NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 418 The person who desires victory most (8300 words chapter)
On Thursday, November 2005, 11, Thanksgiving Day, the NBA arranged two games:
Cavaliers vs. Pacers, SuperSonics vs. Lakers.

After the start of the new season, the Cavaliers showed excellent game status.

Prior to this, they achieved a record of 9 wins and 2 losses, ranking third in the Eastern Conference behind the Pistons and Knicks.

The Cavaliers do not need to pay the luxury tax this season. Thanks to the rookie bonus, steals leader Larry Hughes is the only player on the team worth tens of millions of dollars.

With the help of scientific power, Howard has become significantly stronger, and after the referees implemented the new rules, LeBron James's statistics have become even better.

Cleveland fans are singing praises for Jeff Van Gundy. In the new season, they are targeting the championship!
Unlike the unlucky Heat, the Cavaliers' core is younger and physically stronger.

After flying to Polis, Van Gundy praised the growth of the rookies in an interview, and highly affirmed James' performance:
"No one wants to win more than we do!"

"The semifinals are not the end for us. Looking at the strong bodies of LeBron and Howard, you know how hard they worked in the offseason."

"Now I am extremely confident that the Cavaliers will be successful!"

Considering that Cleveland sports have not had a championship for many years, most reporters agree with the championship coach that the Cavaliers should be the most eager to win in the league.

When it was close to 21 o'clock, in the restaurant lounge, Bobby, who was only wearing a dark blue shirt and trousers, turned red. He looked at several mothers attending the dinner with their children, raised his glass and said loudly:

As a highly-touted newcomer in the league, LeBron James did not go against David Stern and even wore formal attire when flying to away games.

"No one would say no to a teammate like that."

Faced with the same question, although James gave the same answer, he ended up saying sourly:
"You can still win without core players, maybe only the Knicks in the league can do that."

全场比赛20中6，三分线外5中0，罚球11中7，出场40分钟的詹姆斯拿到19分10篮板5助攻5抢断1盖帽6失误的全能数据。

During the previous "carnival", a beautiful girl made his hair into a chicken coop. Bobby scratched it twice to cover up his embarrassment:
"I just think of the accident that year. You know, sometimes, I feel guilty, only I was not in that building."

Old Mike shook his head when he heard these words. It was Bobby who used the collapse of the building to short the airlines. The beautiful knife made people "kind".

"This is what family means. No one can stop us from yearning for a better life."

At the post-game press conference, when asked which team had the best chance of winning the championship in the new season, Jackson answered without hesitation:
"Of course it's the Knicks. Their roster depth is so good. Although they spent a lot of money, that's what the players deserve."

In the game at 20 o'clock that night, LeBron James performed poorly against rookie Danny Granger, going 5-for-1 in the first quarter.

After Enron collapsed in 2001, Ax Capital attracted many energy traders from the other side and "cooperated" with the strategies formulated by its next-door neighbor. This time it completely won.

Unlike an optimist like Howard, LeBron James can't wait to win the championship right there!

Even Glenzen Wright put in a strong performance, and the Knicks' bench impressed every team.

Li You stood up and hugged Bobby, whose eyes were slightly red. He raised his glass and promised again to the family members of several partners:
"Not only in college, but until they start a new family, we will support them!"

This French restaurant opened in Manhattan in 99 is known for its sophistication and elegance. The main restaurant is very particular from the tabletop to the lighting, but at this time everyone was drunk.

After digging a hole at the beginning, the final score was fixed at 86:98, and the Cavaliers failed to continue their winning streak.

"We have gone through the most difficult period, it is dangerous and we are tired of logging!"

Several mothers also cried. They had been worried that the company would never recover.

"Before they graduate from college, I will be responsible for the children's expenses. They will go to Yale, Harvard, and Princeton!"

In this game, except for Fisher, who played more than 38 minutes, everyone else played less than 33 minutes.

"Kevin Garnett is an MVP, he is full of energy on the court!"

Hearing Li You's whisper, Bobby, who was slumped in his seat and holding his forehead, became more awake.

Stephen Jackson performed well in this game, shooting 11 of 6 and 3 of 2 from beyond the arc, scoring 14 points efficiently.

The speaker is unintentional, but the listener is intentional. Many sports reporters feel that Howard is mocking the outdated MVP. Even if it is true, you should not say it!

In an interview with ESPN before the game, LeBron James did not deny that he wanted to play with Garnett and took the initiative to express his attitude:

"Just think of it as God's will. It's a really good idea to help kids read."

"I don't know, maybe Garnett won't choose to leave the Timberwolves. I remember he made a commitment."

Before Thanksgiving, Li You missed a game to take care of the girls. The Knicks narrowly defeated the Bobcats in an away game, 112:108.

On Thanksgiving night, the French restaurant Daniel at 65 60th Street on the Upper East Side was booked by Akers Capital.

The hurricane caused natural gas prices to rise. In nearly three months, revenue hit a new high and assets under management exceeded $110 billion.

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The Timberwolves seem to be inclined to trade Kevin Garnett, and the Cavaliers have responded positively to this. They can use Gooden and others as the main body for the transaction.

"In some games, Li doesn't need to expend too much. He just needs to use his energy in the playoffs."

There are a total of 150 people present tonight, most of them are old employees, and family members of the victims of 911 are also present. Everyone is very happy. This is the company's first victory after being warned by Spitzer.

A young white man with severe dark circles even threw his shirt aside and started shouting with the crowd to vent his excitement.

"Our life will get better, I should"

In the past two years, many hedge funds in Greenwich have been in trouble. This reverse trend has given everyone reassurance.

The Goodwin brothers had told him more than once before about the nature of this league—winner takes all. If you can enjoy the rookie bonus, the future will be smooth.

Although the trade rumors were denied by general manager McHale, many people believed that this was a sale.

While everyone was toasting, Li You pulled Bobby, who had drunk too much, to Old Mike's side. The old man wore glasses and held "The Rules of Victory" and read it with gusto:
"You shouldn't show them weakness when in fact they are better off than the vast majority of Americans."

Unlike James who answered the question seriously, when asked about the possible trade, Howard said casually and cheerfully:

Li You also drank a lot, but he was in better health, his face was as normal, he comforted in a low voice, and soon hugged his family members one by one, and chatted about his parenting experience.
When Milinda brought Scarlett to the lounge, the young girl who had just become the mother of her child pouted. She also wanted to be happy, as she had not drank for a long time.

Both of them were wearing red dresses. While the staff was delivering the snacks, Milinda, who was blushing, reminded her in a low voice:
"There are reporters outside the restaurant."

The Wall Street Journal would definitely not miss such an opportunity. Li You was already prepared for this. He hugged Scarlett, who was still pouting in her dress, leaned down and whispered:
"We'll deal with those annoying reporters later."

The sparkling and exquisite diamond necklace around her neck was a birthday gift Scarlett received two days ago. She raised her head and kissed Li You hard, and agreed:
"Honey, you're so kind!"

"Showing affection" in public is a favorite thing for young girls. For Li You, this is also a good shield.

At 22 o'clock, the banquet ended. When Li You appeared at the door of the restaurant with Scarlett in his arms, he was quickly surrounded by reporters.

Most mainstream media outlets still focus on gossip news:

"How much does the child weigh, how expensive is the necklace, how much does the birthday party cost, when will I be in the next movie?"

When she returned to her home on 82nd Street, a happy Scarlett was still chattering away.

Jin, who stayed at home to take care of the children, put on his pajamas and handed the drunken Milinda a glass of milk and whispered:

"How's the party going? How's things going with the reinsurance company?"

Milinda, who was nesting on the sofa on the first floor, put the milk aside, squeezed it into the other person's arms with a smile, and said in a muffled voice:

"The hurricane was our opportunity, and it far exceeded expectations."

Jin's face turned red after slapping away his little hands that were groping around him. When he saw Scarlett approaching, he stood up quickly:
"I'm going back to the third floor first!"

Amidst the sweet laughter, Li You kissed the obedient young girl. Milinda also stepped forward to hold the fair and soft girl in her hands. She blushed and whispered drunkenly:
"I only drink fresh ones! Hmm."

On Friday the 25th, TNT broke the news that Rashard Lewis plans to opt out of his contract in the future, emphasizing that this is a financial decision.

96:108, the SuperSonics lost to the Lakers last night.

15中6，三分线外7中3，罚球4中4，19分6篮板4助攻2失误，雷阿伦表现得中规中矩。

After losing to the Spurs in the Western Conference finals last season, some commentators ridiculed Ray Allen's personal strength:
"Bruce Bowen shut down Ray Allen and destroyed Seattle's leading scorer."

"And in the Finals, the Spurs became Lee's prey, and Bowen's defense was like air."

"This is the gap in star strength. Ray Allen should no longer complain about the whistleblowing issues. The fact is that he is not capable enough to support the team."

After McMillan left the Sonics, such arguments became more and more common, and no one was optimistic about this team anymore.

After his partner broke the news that he wanted to leave the team, Ray Allen, who was interviewed in the morning, just said calmly:
"Business is business. I respect Rashad's personal choice. Players should pursue big contracts."

"I'm sure my future is with the Sonics. We made it to the conference finals last year and injuries prevented us from going any further."

"The new season has just begun, and a few games can't explain much."

After the loss, the Sonics' record dropped to 5 wins and 7 losses, and they fell behind at the start. This is definitely not a good sign.

When Yahoo Sports asked whether he would join forces with Li You in the future, Ray Allen did not give a definite answer, but once again stated his position to the fans:
"I have been focusing on training during the offseason in the past few years. I want to lead the Sonics to a championship."

"Lee is excellent, but I don't like to take shortcuts. I would rather meet him in the finals."

"But the future is uncertain. Like I said, business is business and I can only focus on the game in front of me."

The new head coach Bob Weiss does not have a strong presence. Perhaps he knows that he is here to take the blame. In the interview, he just emphasized last night's defeat:

"Our players lacked the desire to win. Kobe took a lot of shots in consecutive games. That's why the Lakers were able to win."

"In last night's game, maybe Kobe was the player who wanted to win the most. I'm disappointed, but we will adjust."

In the loss to the Bulls, Kobe took 34 shots. The Sonics surrendered after more than three quarters, but Kobe still took 26 shots.

After winning the game, no one criticized Kobe for taking too many shots. Commentators began to praise his desire to win.

On Saturday, November 11, after two overtimes last night, the Wizards defeated the Pistons, who had a record of 26 wins and 9 losses.

The loss to the Mavericks was because the Pistons lacked energy on the road, and the loss to the Wizards at home was simply because they couldn't make a shot.

In the first overtime, Rasheed Wallace suddenly stretched his hips, and in the second overtime, Billups also misfired.

At 120:114, the Pistons took 86 shots in regular time. Coach Sanders completely changed this team.

American sports commentators are concerned about whether the Knicks can seize the opportunity and widen the winning gap, while across the ocean, Chinese fans are more concerned about the Rockets' injuries.

After unexpectedly losing to the Grizzlies at 91:81, the Rockets' record came to 3 wins and 10 losses. Yao Ming received a lot of criticism for his 8-game losing streak.

During a training session at the beginning of the month, McGrady bumped into Yao Ming and eventually injured his back and missed most of the game.

In this case, Yao Ming, as the core player, will naturally have to take the blame for consecutive losses.

After flying to Chicago back-to-back, Mutombo, who joined the Rockets, took the initiative to say good things to his teammates:
"Yao is the hardest-working player on the team who wants to win the most."

"Losing is not one person's responsibility. The details of our game were not good enough. Coach Mike Brown will help everyone solve these problems."

The Chicago Tribune reporter wanted to stir up trouble even more. Looking at Mutombo in a red training uniform, he deliberately asked:
"Deke, let's talk about Yao's leadership. What's the difference between him and Lee? What's the difference between the Rockets and the Knicks?"

Mutombo shrugged his shoulders. He would only talk about this obvious problem:
"The two are not in the same position and there is no comparison."

"You know, Lee, as the point guard, can control the game, and Yao is the center, providing more coverage and defense."

"Both are excellent leaders. Yao's desire to win is underestimated, and no one on the Rockets would blame him."

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On the same day, the 76ers flew to New York again and encountered an "old enemy" in the first game after Thanksgiving. Iverson was in a bad mood and made a big face during the afternoon training.

With 6 wins and 7 losses, the 76ers have a good record. Thanks to the new rules, Iverson's efficiency is also picking up.

However, most sports media are not interested in them. Maybe Iverson will lose his 38th game tonight. After watching too many games like this, the fans will become numb.

In contrast, Gasol has received more attention. He has produced nearly triple-doubles in two consecutive games, which is a slap in the face to the critics' expectations of him.

At the end of the Knicks' warm-up, Gasol started the business exchange mode in front of reporters:

"More games have helped me find a better state!"

"The data benefited from my teammates. Lee shared more opportunities to control the ball with me. I am very happy that I have lived up to this trust."

At the last critical moment of the last game, Hill's free throw helped the team win. When talking about his good condition, he naturally had to praise it:
"The injury caused me to miss the entire season. I could not get back to physical condition in time without the help of Lee and the coaching staff." "You know, if Lee wants to score, he can also take 25+ shots in a game like Kobe. But he didn't do that."

"He desires to win but doesn't play for statistics. The Knicks have a selfless leader!"

Hill played X seriously, and everyone in the atmosphere group thought it was reasonable. He only had so much power to take action. Everyone hoped that Li You could be more selfless and fulfill their statistics.
Li You, who was exercising at the other end of the court, rubbed his nose and felt like someone was praising him.

"Lee, if you win one more game, it will be your 38th victory against Iverson. It's unbelievable that he keeps losing."

David Lee, who picked up the ball, flattered him wildly. Li You was already immune to such a loan. He threw the ball casually and said nonchalantly:

"Actually, Marbury and his team haven't won a few times, but this guy has been to the West for a few years, otherwise he would definitely be able to relate to Iverson."

Hearing that there was more than one victim, David Lee laughed dryly and continued to be a caddy.

The game officially started at 19:30 that night. Facing his "arch-enemy", Iverson fired on all cylinders and everyone on the 76ers fought bravely.

In the first quarter, he received two more fouls. After Artest left the game early, the game entered a state of mutual stabbing.

At the end of the half, 58:55, the 76ers led by 3 points.

艾弗森出场21分钟，16中6，罚球6中5，高效砍下17分2篮板7助攻的数据。

Taking advantage of the halftime break, Walter Frazier also praised Iverson's performance in the MSG commentary box:
"Chris Webber is beginning to integrate into the team. Iverson has become more efficient this year. It can be seen that he is extremely eager to win and has performed well on both ends of the offense and defense."

Mike Brin always felt that this scene seemed familiar, so he did not follow suit and commented tactfully:
"Artest will get more playing time in the third quarter, and our defensive intensity will increase accordingly. I hope the 76ers can hold on."

"Defense!."

At the beginning of the third quarter, the defensive cheers sounded. Li You, who received the ball from the baseline, faced Iverson's leading defense. He dribbled the ball behind his back twice during the march and quickly crossed the half court.

The outstanding performance in the first half made Iverson more active and took the initiative to assume the defensive responsibility.

Because Kurt Thomas stepped on Webber's foot in the second quarter and sprained his ankle, D'Antoni pushed Diaw to the 2th position in the second half.

The crazy experiments in many consecutive games still achieved some results. Seeing Li You move to the right wing, Diaw immediately started from the right corner and tried to cross the line.

Weber relied on his rich experience to judge that this was a false screen and did not run around. He stayed at the bottom line and kept an eye on Li You's movements.

Laterally moving directly to the top of the arc, Diaw opened up the space. Li You, who moved laterally, slowed down while moving, leaned against the pursuing Iverson, and then accelerated a second time.

Noticing Li You leaning forward to accelerate, Weber near the elbow area immediately slid to help defend, trying to cooperate with his teammates to complete the block.

Before the two of them could reach the blocking area to complete the double-team, Li You, who had grabbed half of his body, suddenly turned around.

Making correct defensive predictions did not help. In the blink of an eye, Li You had passed between the two people and came to the paint area, holding the ball with his left hand and picking the basket!

"Whoa!" Dalembert, who was under the basket, watched the basketball enter the frame.

The 76ers quickly sent a baseline ball. Iverson took the ball and rushed to the top of the arc. Dalembert immediately stepped forward to cover.

When Li You squeezed through, Iverson, who was holding the ball in his right hand, had already begun to accelerate, and faced Gasol who was changing defense and went straight to the basket.

No one reached out to interfere, and Iverson finally responded in time with his step-up pick.

After completing the goal, Iverson excitedly pulled on his jersey and shouted to his teammates to retreat.

When Li You passed the half court and gave the ball to Gasol at the left elbow early, Artest also started from the left corner.

Facing the cross screen on the line, Iguodala wanted to switch defense immediately, but Iverson chose to continue to pursue the defense.

The two of them didn't communicate clearly, allowing Li You to easily receive the ball near the left sideline. He waited until Iverson came up to defend him again before taking a lateral tentative step.

When Gasol saw the matchup he wanted, he immediately pushed towards the basket. Iguodala, who followed Artest and bounced to the top of the arc, hesitated.

When Li You released the ball with his right hand and moved laterally up the line, Iguodala decisively stepped forward to help prevent interference.

Li You, who had been observing the defense, suddenly lowered his center of gravity and turned his back. Iverson, who was still sliding, quickly adjusted his center of gravity.

Iguodala hesitated again and chose to stop and cut off the passing route.

Amid the cheers of the fans, Li You immediately crossed and pulled back as soon as his left hand touched the ball. Iverson, who was sliding, was stuck in place.

Ben Ben raised his right arm and looked at Li You who was shooting a ball jumper. Iverson's defense had no effect and he was face-to-face shot.
"Bang! Knocks down the three-pointer!"

Mike Breen shouted loudly. Like the fans, he preferred to see Iverson and Li You face off.

From shaking to scoring at a very fast speed, Iverson was still stunned when Li You high-fived Spike Lee on the sidelines to celebrate returning to defense.

After Coach Cheeks reminded him loudly on the sidelines, Iverson caught the ball, quickly dribbled across the half court, and gave the ball to Weber on the left wing.

Li You saw through the counter-running pass, and Iverson chose to cut from the wing to the basket. On the other side, Kyle Korver started from the bottom corner and came to the top line.

The cross screen gave Korver a chance. He received the card from Webber at the top of the arc and made a decisive jump shot from outside the three-point line.

With quick eyes and quick hands, Diaw grabbed a long rebound in front of Weber beside him, and then dribbled the ball to initiate a transition attack.

Iverson, who had just run to the basket, chased after Li You. The big men of the two teams trailed behind, and the 76ers finally retreated in time to complete the defensive matchup.

Stopping at the top of the arc, taking advantage of Li You's sideways reverse run, Diaw swung the ball to the left wing.

The moment Li You caught the ball, Iverson had already pounced on him. At the same time, he kept moving his hands in an attempt to effectively interfere.

Taking advantage of the opponent's return to defense, Li You just stood still. Li You, who released the ball with his left hand, broke through, accelerated with his shoulders down, and drove straight into the basket from the wing.

When approaching the paint area, he suddenly stepped forward to the right. During the move, Li You changed direction and hit the ball, knocking away the defensive Iverson, and shot a one-handed throw with his right hand right in front of the basket!

After jumping to block the shot, Iverson finally hit his right forearm. Iverson heard the referee's whistle while he was still in the air. After landing, he heard cheers that resounded throughout the arena.

"The 76ers must change opposing players in a timely manner, and Lee is deliberately looking for Iverson."

Walter Frazier couldn't help but sympathize with his opponent and give advice, but Mike Breen on the side shouted excitedly:
"Star showdown! The moment everyone has been waiting for has finally arrived!"

At 60:63, as Li You also scored an extra free throw, the Knicks took the lead.

Iverson said nothing, remained calm, and took the initiative to call for double coverage in the offensive round.

With Li You strictly guarding his right hand, he held the ball with his left hand and moved laterally. Finally, facing Diaw, who was changing defense, Iverson slumped his shoulders and accelerated.

Anticipating the opponent's offensive options, Diaw quickly slid. Finally, Iverson suddenly stopped near the left elbow and made a jumper to block the shot.

After Gasol grabbed the rebound, he immediately threw the ball to Li You and continued to accelerate along the left sideline. Facing Iguodala, who was switching defense, he only slowed down when he was close to the three-point line.

Diaw, who also rushed through the half court quickly, immediately stepped forward to cover. Before his teammates could stand still, Li You, who was holding the ball in his right hand, made a small in and out.

When his body swayed forward and to the right, he deceived the opponent's center of gravity. Iguodala instinctively cut the ball, but the basketball still disappeared in front of him.

He changed direction in front of his body to get rid of the defense, switched to his left hand and took a step forward. Li You suddenly combined the ball and shot an arrow on horseback from outside the three-point line!
Watching Li You take off on one foot and throw the ball to the basket casually, Iguodala turned his body and opened his mouth wide, looking at Li You in confusion as he completed the shot.

"OMG!"

"Incredible, how did he do it!?"

The two people in the commentary box shouted loudly at the same time, and the New York fans in the front row also screamed when they saw the basketball hollow into the net.

Noticing Iguodala looking at him with an alien expression, Li You spread his hands and joked about the attack with a smile:
“I like to reward myself after I hit a three-pointer!”

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Iguodala was speechless. Several Knicks players on the court followed with their hands on their heads and retreated. On the bench, Fisher led the atmosphere team and threw away the towels.

Perhaps frightened by this outrageous three-pointer, the 76ers struggled in the next few minutes, making low-level mistakes from time to time.

Dalembert, who received the ball in the low post, was directly intercepted when Artest was assisting him in defense;

Weber, who took the ball in the right elbow area to organize the attack, tried to complete the high-low coordination, but in the end inexplicably threw the ball out of the baseline;

Iverson's breakthrough ball was intercepted by Gasol under the basket.
Although coach Cheeks' timeout reduced mistakes, the 76ers fell into a scoring drought and watched the Knicks continue to score easily.

It wasn't until the end of the third quarter that Korver's three-pointer from the right wing helped the team score in double figures.

After three quarters, the score reached 69:87. The familiar script filled Madison Square Garden with a joyful atmosphere.

After playing the third quarter, Li You showed some strength, shooting 8 of 6, 5 of 3 from beyond the three-point line, and 3 of 3 free throws, contributing 18 points in a single quarter.

Seeing Li You who had already put on training clothes, Fisher, who was about to appear on the court, was overjoyed and showed a determined expression. He greeted everyone before going on the court and said loudly:

"Don't be careless, we must go all out to help Li win this duel!"

Diaw raised his eyebrows helplessly. He was leading by 18 points and was about to enter garbage time. Considering the opponent's shooting, it would be difficult to lose.

The 76ers were still working hard, but the game entered Diaw's performance moment.

Faced with Weber, whose physical condition was declining, he pretended to hand over the ball on the left elbow area, suddenly turned around quickly, and Diaw released the ball with his left hand and strode straight into the basket.

Before the opponent could react, Diaw had already risen into the air, slamming the basket with both hands, easily scoring 2 points.

Fisher wanted to see what Iverson was capable of, so he passed the top of the arc and watched his opponent succeed in a layup.
Looking back, Diaw received a pass from Fisher on the right wing after a fake screen. Without giving Webb time to react, he picked up the ball and threw it away!
As the three-pointer hit the net, Madison Square Garden was buzzing again.

Iverson made sudden outside shots, Diaw continued to support the offense, and several hand-offs at the elbow caused the 76ers' defense to gradually collapse.

When Raja Bell and Finley, who came off the bench, hit shots from beyond the three-point line, head coach Cheeks asked for a timeout and immediately admitted defeat.

The two sides went back and forth, and amid the happy shouts of the New York fans, the score was finally fixed at 98:120.

On both sides of the tunnel, New York fans holding 38-0 whiteboards kept shouting Iverson's name, and the fun-lovers were also cheering loudly:

"The 76ers want to trade you!"

31中13，三分线外4中1，罚球8中8，35分4篮板10助攻1抢断3失误；

He handed over a good number, but Iverson still broke through the defense when he heard the shouts, and excitedly cursed with the fans.
Li You, who was being interviewed on the sidelines, did not notice the situation on the other side. He waved to the fans from time to time, and the cheers could not stop.

"Li, after winning this game, our record comes to 11 wins and 1 loss."

"The team is in great shape. Do we have a chance to win four consecutive championships again?"

Local sports programs in New York will make up their own minds and boast about X. When faced with interviews with MSG, Li You usually says something from his heart:

"The role of the regular season is to adjust the physical condition. Getting the home court advantage is our goal."

"As for winning or losing the game, it should come after health. For the sake of a greater goal, sometimes you have to make a choice."

"I like opponents like the 76ers, they can inspire the fighting spirit of their teammates."

出场28分钟，18中11，三分线外6中4，罚球7中7，34分4篮板10助攻2抢断；

Handing over a mediocre double-double data, Li You did leave more opportunities to his teammates.

On Monday, November 11, when the Knicks flew to Miami, the Heat officially confirmed that O'Neal would continue to miss tonight's game.

Fans were also expecting Mars to hit the Earth, but the shark, which had been injured for more than half a month, stopped eating.

As the focus of the game at the end of the month, although O'Neal was unable to play, O'Neal did not forget to take care of himself. In an interview with ESPN before the game, he said sarcastically:
"I know what you guys want to say, but the fact is that Kobe will never win a championship without me."

"I didn't overpower him. I always regarded him as a little brother. He was the one who challenged my position in the team."

"Facing the Nets last night, he took 36 more shots and the Lakers lost again. Maybe he can win the scoring title this year, but who cares about such a small award?"

O'Neal, who was sitting on the sidelines and still wearing protective gear on his feet, leaned back in his chair and said these words with a dismissive expression.

The New York reporter was not interested in such gossip. Seeing that O'Neal wanted to continue the previous topic, he couldn't help but interrupted:
"Shaq, the Heat's record doesn't seem to be ideal, 7 wins and 6 losses."

The decline in record was naturally due to injuries, but O'Neal didn't want to take the blame and pretended to be X in front of everyone:

"Lee is right, the regular season is all about adjusting to physical condition."

"Many people are eager to win, but it's hard for them to win. I don't care about losing, because I know that the playoffs are my stage!"

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(End of this chapter)