The Godfather of Basketball

The Cavaliers did not stay strong in the first game of the playoffs, while the 76ers were beaten with some doubts.

The Big Three only played the first three quarters. Yao Ming had 26 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks, James had 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, and Paul had 13 points, 14 assists and 4 steals.

In addition to the Big Three, Green, Anderson, Brown, and Artest all scored in double figures.

123 to 83, 40 points difference.

Although some fans knew before the game that this would be a one-sided opener, the result was still shocking.

Only at this time did anyone realize how terrifying the Cavaliers really are.

This is basically the lineup of yy demon sharks in many people's minds!

There was a burst of hype in the media.

Other teams are trembling.

Even the executives of the Hornets were complained all over.

They can't prevent the Cavaliers from re-signing James and Yao Ming, after all, they are all free agents.

But if the Hornets hadn't agreed to trade Paul to the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers might have difficulty keeping James, and without James, they would not be able to attract Yao Ming.

The Hornets have become the root of all evil.

But the Hornets said that I will not take this pot.

Paul just suffered a serious injury and his recovery is not ideal. Who knew that he would suddenly get better when he arrived in the Cavaliers? And the Cavaliers' bargaining chips are indeed rich enough. Now they have not only returned to the playoffs, but also the young core lineup of Cousins, Matthews, and Aminu has a bright future.

Of course, these debates are actually not on point, because it is Tang Tian who created all of this. Without Tang Tian, ​​Paul would not be able to recover, Yao Ming would not return, and the Cavaliers would still be the Wannian James single-core team.

The Hornets are a bit wronged.

They took all their anger out on the game.

On the second game day of the playoffs, there was an upset.

The Hornets defeated the Lakers 109-100. Kobe Bryant scored 34 points. Gasol played abnormally against Cousins. He only scored 8 points and 6 rebounds on 2 of 9 shots.

As for the Hornets, Cousins ​​was not afraid of tigers as a newborn calf, playing against the combination of Bynum and Gasol, scoring 32 points, 16 rebounds and 5 blocks.

Matthews also contributed 27 points and 5 rebounds steadily.

The faces of those who were beaten in a game were crackling, but it also showed that they did not suffer from Paul's deal.

That was a real win-win deal.

Not only the Hornets, the Celtics in the East lost to the Eagles 93 to 103, and the Spurs in the West lost to the Grizzlies 98 to 101.

This scene of frequent upsets shows the strength of the Cavaliers even more.

Tang Tian also took this opportunity to inoculate the team members.

Although there is a gap in strength, it will not be of much benefit to the Cavaliers if they fall into a fierce battle because they underestimate the enemy.

The team members also listened to it, keeping their heartstrings tense all the time.

After two days of rest, the Cavaliers continued to sit at home and ushered in the second game against the 76ers.

The Cavaliers were very serious from the beginning, and played meticulously in assisting defense, double-teaming, and cooperating.

The result is.

132 to 84.

Eight of the team scored in double figures, with a 48-point difference.

The higher the score, the bigger the difference.

The dejected looks on the faces of the 76ers players after the game were close to saying "Give me the ball, I'm going home."

The fans in Cleveland were excited about the two massacres, but the fans in Philadelphia were a little hard to accept.

They can't say "be merciful" or "be gentle", and can only vent themselves from some trivial details to find satisfaction.

For example, Iverson.

After finishing the first two games of the series, Tang Tian led the team on the plane to Philadelphia the next day, where the Cavaliers will welcome the next two away games of the series.

On the plane, Tang Tian and Casey chatted about other teams' matches.

"If the Eagles get rid of the Celtics, our second round match will be a lot easier." Casey said. Always make a strong comeback, the champion is not necessarily the Cavaliers.

"The Eagles can't win." Tang Tian said, even though the actual matchup had changed from his previous life, he knew the result would still be the same.

"Why so sure? The Eagles are maturing, and the Celtics are getting old." Casey didn't think so.

"You said it all, they are getting old, but still have no championship, will they give up easily? The Eagles are not that strong yet." Tang Tian said lightly.

After hearing this, Casey thought about it carefully, and it seemed to be the case.

Although the Eagles won the first game, they narrowly won. In terms of strength on paper alone, the Celtics have the upper hand. Moreover, the Big Three have not won a championship for three years. That kind of fighting spirit is really not comparable to that of ordinary teams.

After Tang Tian finished speaking, he turned his head and saw that Iverson was a little depressed, and he was looking out the window with his earphones on.

"Aaron is going back to Philadelphia, he looks a bit depressed." Tang Tian turned around and said, back to cultivating himself, but laying off his own team, this kind of emotion should be very complicated.

"Philadelphia fans are not very authentic," Casey said.

"Fans?" Tang Tian looked at Casey suspiciously. It was not the fans' decision to lay off Iverson, but the management's.

"Look for yourself, this is what I saw before I got on the plane." Casey said as he took out his phone, and the opened interface was the Philadelphia Fan Forum.

"Want us to stand up and applaud AI while we are being slaughtered? Sorry, we still have dignity."

"Look at how he is treated in the Cavaliers. He can't play for a minute. He is no longer the AI ​​we know. The unruly boy who used to do everything in Philadelphia, but now he ran to Cleveland to hug his thigh and get a ring. !"

"AI is dead, the current AI is nothing more than a walking dead."

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Tang Tian frowned as he watched.

The comments of these people made him feel familiar, but he felt sick for a while.

That's how a man who fought hard for Philadelphia, a former city icon who played for more than 11 years, was treated that way.

"They have no chance of winning. They always have to find some place to vent, right? It's just that poor Alan has become a punching bag." Casey understood it.

"People are always selfish." Tang Tian said and returned the phone to Casey.

Just like what Tang Tian said, the Celtics really won't admit defeat easily. In the second game of the series, they counterattacked 113-96, overwhelming the Eagles, without giving them a chance.

According to this momentum, there is a high probability that the Cavaliers will meet this old opponent in the second round.

That night, the Cavaliers ushered in their third game against the 76ers.

Despite the two big defeats, the 76ers' home stadium, Wachovia Center, is still packed, after all, this is the home of the playoffs.

And just after entering the arena, Tang Tian saw something he didn't want to see.

"AI is dead", "Son of Philadelphia no longer"...

These slogans are quite dazzling.