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Chapter 169 Before the All-Star Game

Time entered February, and the team's state was fluctuating. In order to be elected to the All-Star, the stars of each team were red-eyed, and James also had a lot of ideas in his heart.

Although he is a superstar favored by the league, it is obviously unrealistic for him to compete with Carter, Iverson, and Tracy McGrady with the number of votes. There are also Kidd, bearded Davis, Pierce, Reid and other stars on the outside. , eyeing eagerly, like Kobe or Yao Ming, the rookie game was selected into the All-Star game, starting the game, it is quite difficult.

Fortunately, James' current popularity can't compete with his opponents, but his brilliant record may become a substitute.

Now it's best to go out in the best condition and achieve better results, maybe you can become the head coach of the All-Star Game.

James has such an idea, and the head coach Paul Silas is naturally willing to fulfill his disciple's dream and create more opportunities for him.

On February 2, after the Cleveland Cavaliers played against the Bucks, they immediately flew to Washington to challenge the Wizards in back-to-back away games.

At the beginning of the game, James went all out, shooting from inside and outside, and frequently grabbed points. He made 27 of 14 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, 11 of 9 free throws, 38 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Fengcai led the Cavaliers to a 104-100, 4-point victory over the Wizards.

The Wizards were absent from Arenas. Although they played a lot, they dug too many holes in the first three quarters. They fought hard to catch up in the fourth quarter, and finally shocked the Cavaliers into a cold sweat. However, they could only swallow the defeat in the end.

Fortunately, the Wizards are a bad team, and they don't care about their results.

On the evening of February 2, the Cleveland Cavaliers challenged the Detroit Pistons in an away game. The Pistons currently have 3 wins and 32 losses, ranking third in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers are ranked fourth. This is a ranking duel.

The game started. In the first quarter, the Cavaliers continued the good form of the previous game, mainly against the guests, and took the lead with 32 to 20, leading the Pistons by 12 points.

However, this is the home court of the Pistons after all, so they are naturally unwilling to lose. Billups and Prince stood up, and the two attacked with all their firepower, breaking through the Cavaliers' perimeter defense. Prince had both offense and defense. , The offense was full of impact, scoring consecutive points, and the defense also took the initiative to defend James, preventing James from dropping in efficiency, leading the score in the third quarter in one fell swoop.

In the final decisive battle of the fourth quarter, the defensive intensity of the two sides escalated, and James was directly defended without scoring a point. Fortunately, Boozer and Ilgauskas guarded the inside line well enough, and the two teamed up to score 41 points and 25 rebounds , At the last moment of the final quarter, Boozer fought the frontcourt, assisted Ilgauskas, dunked under the basket, and beat the Pistons. The final score was 85 to 82, and the Cavaliers had the last laugh in a thrilling way.

However, although the Cavaliers have won two consecutive victories, and by the way also reached the third place in the Eastern Conference, the next schedule is very unfavorable.

That night, fly back to Cleveland, and immediately face the Los Angeles Lakers.

Although it is said to sit at home, this is a back-to-back game.

The current record of the Lakers is 28 wins and 17 losses, and has slipped to fourth in the Western Conference. You must know that before 2003, the Lakers ranked first in the league.

However, the Lakers, who have completely lost the record of hitting the Bulls, are not easy to mess with.

Although they can lose to any team now, when they are in good shape, any team can win. There is only one goal of fighting for the championship in the playoffs, which makes the Lakers play more calmly, even if they are now playing [-] However, no one can underestimate their strength.

February 2, 4 p.m., Quicken Loans Center, Cleveland.

The game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers is officially underway.

The Lakers started the five tigers, followed by Gary Payton, Kobe, Fox, Medvedenko, and O'Neal.

Cavaliers starting five, lined up, James, McGinnis, Williams, Boozer, Ilgauskas.

In the jump ball, Ilgauskas still overwhelmed O'Neal, allocated the basketball to James, and got the ball first.

LeBron James didn't take it easy either. With long legs, he dribbled the ball and quickly pushed forward to the frontcourt. Without pausing, he directly used his body to enter the three-point line, using the crab step, carrying Gary Payton's body, and pulling the ball forward in two steps. The ball went up, and the tomahawk dunk was successful under the basket.

2 to 0! !
The Cavaliers took the lead to open the situation and scored first.

Needless to say, the offensive firepower of the Lakers, Gary Payton frontcourt, lobs to the inside.

With a loud bang, O'Neal dribbled the ball into the basket, hung the whole person on the basket, and dunked well.

Ilgauskas had no chance of parrying, this shark is too fierce! !
However, this is James' turf. Today he felt very hot, and immediately returned a free throw line emergency stop jumper, facing Gary Payton's defense, and steadily hit two points.

4 is better than 2!

Kobe didn't let James be the only beauty. He singled out McGinnis with the ball on the wing.

Kobe's shooting posture is still picturesque, and the rhythm is also very smooth. The "four elevations and three irons" did not appear, but accurately hit the bull's-eye.

Go through the heart and enter the net with two points, and return the color.

4 to 4! !
As soon as the game started, the two sides fought wildly, with you coming and going, and the scene was very good.

James shot openly, and he didn't forget to support the organization. He played a block with Boozer and cooperated with him. The strong striker combination is enough for the Lakers to drink a pot.

Postman Malone's reeling battle is still very influential. Whether it is James facing Medvedenko or Boozer facing Gary Payton, it is very advantageous.

After frequent pick-and-rolls, he hit the basket or made a successful mid-range shot. Although O'Neal guarded the basket very well and it was difficult to penetrate the defense, the Cavaliers played very strongly and even rushed to O'Neal desperately.

Naturally, O'Neal won't be used to James and Boozer, and he still won't let go of the shot that should be blocked, even if he pays for a foul!

Fortunately, Boozer and James have mid-range shots, and their offensive firepower is still guaranteed.

The Cavaliers succeeded in attacking again and again, and the Lakers naturally did not retreat.

This year, the All-Star Game was held in Los Angeles. Unexpectedly, Huaguo fans actually voted Yao Ming as the starting center in the Western Conference. The difference in the number of votes was simply desperate, and O'Neal thought he was powerless to catch up.

I was also very angry in my heart, so when I returned to the basketball court, I stopped trying to find someone to vent my anger.

Ilgauskas just hit the muzzle of the gun, and O'Neill could only use it arbitrarily to vent his unhappiness.

Frequent dunks at the basket, as easy as chopping melons and vegetables. When excited, he even dribbled the ball to the inside and scored a dunk.

When it was over, he celebrated with his overlord step, simply not paying attention to Ilgauskas.

Treat your opponent like nothing, no!It's a point cash machine.

Relying on O'Neal's unparalleled dominance and dominance at the basket, the Lakers turned away in the first quarter and took a temporary lead 24 to 22.

(End of this chapter)