This Forward is Not Serious

The game was about to start, and the live camera showed the front row of the audience.

Fans quickly spotted Swift inside.

She was still holding Xiao Lin Yi in her hand!

This caused another wave of excitement from the fans.

This was the first time they saw Lin Ying's son in public.

Although he is only over 3 months old, his beauty that fills the entire screen is irresistible.

When they grow up, I don’t know how many girls will suffer.

The camera swept back to the court, and the starters on both sides were already in position.

The referee blew the whistle and Chandler jumped to get the ball for the Nets.

In the first attack of the opening game, the Nets' play was not complicated.

A UCLA pick-and-roll, Deron used Yi Jianlian's pick-and-roll to directly break through the basket, and waited in the three-second zone to meet Thompson's iconic throw.

"Uh-huh!"

The basketball passed Thompson's fingertips and fell into the net bag.

Deron's desire to attack seemed very strong tonight and he was in good shape.

Having this state at the beginning of the playoffs is obviously good news for the Nets.

Looking back, Irving used Thompson's pick-and-roll to break through the basket in a different direction.

His breakthrough is not as fast as Rose's, nor as wide as Iverson's, but more balanced.

This balance also has its own characteristics, which is his ball-handling skills.

Even though he is only a sophomore, his ball-handling skills have reached their peak. You can feel the ball in his hands as if it is glued to his hands.

He can stop the ball in an instant without moving, but he can restart and drive towards the basket the moment you stop.

Yi Jianlian obviously couldn't keep up with the rhythm.

Irving seized an opportunity to pass Yi Jianlian and quickly picked up the basket and hit the board to score.

Although his leadership ability has been criticized, his breakthrough ability is indeed excellent enough.

The Nets' frontcourt attack failed, and Irving continued to hold the ball.

Another breakthrough after a pick-and-roll.

Yi Jianlian faced another mismatch, and this time he obviously took a step back.

This is the choice to place your investment properly to prevent sudden breakout.

His defensive experience in the past two years has also continued to increase.

However, Irving did not choose to shoot. Instead, he accelerated closer to Yi Jianlian, then made a large loop during the movement to create an offensive space for himself, and then threw to hit the board.

"Dang!"

The ball hit the board at a slightly off angle, and the basketball finally hit the frame.

Although the final shot didn't go in, it was actually already wide open. Whether it goes in or not all depends on the touch.

Yi Jianlian turned around and picked off the defensive rebound. The Nets went on a fast break. Lin Ying received the pass and glided and dodged for a layup.

Irving is still attacking with the ball in the frontcourt!

This is addictive!

And at this time you can also see why the Cavaliers' backcourt combination works well together.

Because during this process, Harden stood at the far end and watched.

Even when he is standing, he does not put his hands on his hips or spread his hands.

Irving used Thompson's pick-and-roll to break through for the third time.

Thompson entered the league in the same year as Irving and was also a top-five supernova.

He is only 2.06 meters tall in shoes. He is a short power forward, but he has broad shoulders and a thick body, and his pick-and-roll quality is very high.

Yi Jianlian collected even more money this time.

Then Irving made a pull-up jumper.

This was a safe enough distance. Yi Jianlian pounced but failed to cover it.

"Uh-huh!"

Basketball hollow bag.

4 flat!

Irving scored 4 points in the opening game.

Irving smiled for a while after scoring.

Under the camera, that smile is very handsome.

In terms of appearance alone, Irving belongs to the ceiling of black players.

And the key is to really score.

He hit 2 of 3 in the opening game. In fact, it should be said that he started all 3 offenses.

Yi Jianlian was out of position and couldn't guard him.

"Uh-huh!"

However, Yi Jianlian quickly returned the ball from mid-range with a pick-and-roll ball in the frontcourt.

Then, Irving counterattacked from the frontcourt!

This time Thompson blocked Deron again and did not change, giving up a position to go behind.

Irving also reacted quickly, making an emergency stop... and no jump shot.

Delong circled back and rushed forward quickly, but what happened in the next second was beyond everyone's expectations.

Irving didn't really want to shoot. His emergency stop was just a fake move. His left hand that controlled the ball suddenly broke away, and he dribbled the ball to the right with his right hand, and then suddenly broke through from the right side.

Here comes Sam Goad who shows off his skills!

Deron grabbed too hard this time and fell to the ground after missing.

Looking at Irving again, he had already broken through and headed towards the basket. He jumped up for a light three-step layup and pushed the ball directly into the basket!

After landing, Irving roared excitedly at Harden!

This is so exciting!

The scene exploded instantly.

"Young Carey."

In the commentary box, Steve Kerr couldn't help but sigh.

Young means that a newborn calf is not afraid of tigers. It is the waves behind the Yangtze River that push the waves ahead, directly using Delong as the background.

And he scored 3 goals in 4 shots, which makes him look a bit unstoppable.

The live shot shows Sloan sitting on the sidelines.

You can't stand for too long, please be considerate to the elderly.

This was before, Sloan would have lost his temper.

But no.

Sloan just looked at the court intently and had no intention of getting up.

This is not an anomaly.

Since adjusting his playing style, Sloan's requirements for players became lower in the first half.

As long as the score difference is not widened or his performance is too poor, he will usually sit on the sidelines and concentrate on observing his opponent.

In this way, in the third quarter, the Nets' defense will be more targeted and the possibility of opening up the score will be greater.

Right now, the score on the field is still even.

Deron continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt. This time he did not signal for tactics, but took the ball and directly dragged it past Irving.

Irving is no stranger to this switch, and actually uses it himself.

However, his defensive ability is not enough to deal with this kind of breakthrough, especially when the opponent is a drag step master like Deron.

In the eyes of the fans, Deron passed Irving with continuous shuffling steps, got inside and shot a high throw.

"Uh-huh!"

Deron even hit Irving's shot just now!

6 to 8!

The Nets also overtook the score again!

The scene was instantly filled with cheers from the fans.

Deron also pumped his fist and roared excitedly.

"Nice goal."

Lin Ying walked to him at this time.

"Just stop fighting like that."

When Delong heard the first half of the sentence, he wanted to bump heads with Lin Ying, but when he heard the second half, he couldn't help but froze.

However, Lin Ying's eyes quickly made him understand.

On the Nets' bench, Sloan stood up and walked to the sidelines.

No one is perfect, and neither is Sloan.

Although he seems to have become a lot easier to talk to after arriving in Brooklyn, he is a very stubborn person when it comes to principled matters.

This is why he will not accept Deron's apology.

He gave the players more freedom, but that was within the framework he gave.

Deron's goal just now obviously does not fall into that category.

It’s really exciting to get in, but what if you don’t get in?

Players can take the lead, but the coach must be calm.

This is Sloan's principle.

Delong also reacted immediately and nodded.

Irving attacked again with the ball, but this time he was blocked by Deron.

Deron can guard Paul, but it's not that easy for the second-year Irving to beat him.

Chandler protected the defensive rebound.

The Nets advanced to the frontcourt, and Deron was preparing to call tactics.

Lin Ying made tactical gestures to him at this time.

The Nets are playing a two-man game.

As for the offense within the framework, Sloan will not interfere too much in the first half now.

Lin Ying put up a pick-and-roll for Delong, but this time he blocked it directly.

Deron laid the foundation in a misplaced position.

Key was undrafted in 2009 and had little chance in his rookie season. However, he seized the opportunity after moving to the Cavaliers in his second year and became a starter through continuous hard work. He is an absolute inspirational player.

He is characterized by excellent athletic ability, an underrated high-energy dunker who often scores top five goals, and is sufficiently committed on the defensive end.

However, that is still not enough.

Especially against a player of Deron's caliber.

Deron passed him directly with a drag step.

"Uh-huh!"

Another iconic floater scored.

This is already Deron's 6th point tonight!

During the Cavaliers' offense, Irving stood aside to rest, and the ball went into Harden's hands.

Although the chemical reaction between the two is relatively average, especially compared to Paul and Kobe on the Lakers, they also have their own characteristics.

Harden will be more organization-oriented, while Irving will be more finishing-oriented.

In the pick-and-roll of Harden and Thompson, the historical "kindred spirit combination", Harden European-stepped towards the basket and passed Yi Jianlian's rebound for a layup.

These two defenders, one with strong control of the ball and the other with strong rhythm, are facing Yi Jianlian with fancy output.

Moreover, Thompson in the Cavaliers' starting lineup has the ability to attack in the low post, and the Nets do not dare to casually replace Yi Jianlian.

In the Nets' offense, Lin Ying continued to set up pick-and-rolls for Deron.

He said he was telling Deron not to hit like that, but in fact he kept feeding Deron the ball!

Deron was very moved, and then hit Ji again with tears in his eyes, causing the latter's thug to foul.

Just like Yi Jianlian couldn't guard against the Cavaliers' double guns in the backcourt due to misalignment, Key couldn't guard against Deron either.

Deron made both free throws.

8 to 12.

Deron continued to increase points and the Nets continued to lead.

It was during this round that Sloan stood up and made tactical gestures to the players on the court.

He interfered less in the first half, but not completely.

Harden used the pick-and-roll to get inside again, but Lin Ying's attack came.

Harden's passing awareness is very good and he quickly knocked the ball to Key.

It's a pity that Key doesn't have the shooting range, so he chooses to rush to the basket when he catches the ball and doesn't shoot when he's open.

His athletic talent is indeed outstanding, and his speed is also very fast. He can soar into the air with a single leap.

But when he got to the basket, Chandler had already overturned Zeller's block and stood in front of him.

Please show your flight permit! No? No flying!

"boom!"

A devastating block!

Brooklyn air controller!

Moreover, the ball touched the ground, and Lin Ying returned to defense and got the ball directly.

Over there, Deron reacted quickly and was about to hit the ball. Lin Ying got up and passed the ball with his hands.

Deron caught the ball and went down quickly.

Irving reacted quickly to the ball and followed Deron.

But only Irving.

The two of them went from the backcourt to the frontcourt in the blink of an eye.

Irving retreated to the free throw line in the backcourt to steal the ball, but Deron quickly dodged it.

And just when Irving wanted to strike again, Deron had already knocked him away with a confrontation.

Beat Paul while eating and sleeping. The same applies if Paul is replaced by Irving here!

And the next second after the collision, Deron was already flying into the air.

Meat bomb impact!

"Bang!"

Deron rose into the air and smashed the ball into the basket through Irving with one hand!

The scene exploded instantly.

Irving only hit Deron once, but including the foul, Deron hit back a total of 4 times!

And the buckle just now was the best response to being knocked down before!

After dunking, Deron let out a cathartic roar, then turned around to find Lin Ying and jumped up, banging his balls against his chest.

What is big brother!

Lin Ying fed him one mouthful after another because he was afraid that he wouldn't be full!

8 to 14!

Even if the Nets don't play at full strength, they still want to open up the score!

"Defend! Defend!"

And at this time, the head coach of the Cavaliers, Scott, was still hanging up and being a sportsman. There was no timeout or substitutions, and the Nets' momentum was fully picked up!

Harden's breakthrough after the pick-and-roll was flanked again. This time he did not pass the ball to Key, but dribbled the ball back to the three-point line.

There was not much shot time left, so he gave the ball to Irving.

Irving took the blame, faced Deron's defense and continued to change directions without getting rid of it. Finally, he jumped up and leaned back to shoot.

This ball is extremely difficult.

Deron almost covered the ball.

But the ball still flew towards the basket, and its trajectory seemed to be correct.

Irving's singles ability and big heart are beyond doubt.

Although the record of leading the team last season was not good, his scoring in the final quarter ranked among the top in the league.

"Uh-huh!"

There was a crisp sound of entering the network.

Irving threw the ball in!

This ball is very crucial!

This time, the Cavaliers narrowed the point difference to one goal!

Irving once again showed a handsome smile while retreating.

And this time he was looking in Harden's direction.

This is his way of telling Harden that they really have a chance!

Even Sloan looked surprised at this ball.

The only one who wasn't too surprised was probably Lin Ying.

Speaking of which, in history, Irving's fatal three-pointer to defeat the 73-win Warriors is enough to illustrate Irving's big heart.

…

At halftime, the score was 44 to 51.

The Cavaliers trailed the Nets by only 7 points entering the second half.

Before halftime, reporters interviewed Irving.

Irving was the Cavaliers' most dazzling player in the first half. He contributed a team-high 18 points, including 12 points in the first quarter.

The first playoff game of his career was played like this. At least in this half, he was comparable to the James he once was.

Facing the reporter's camera, Irving still smiled handsomely.

When a reporter asked him if he ever thought he would win the game tonight, he smiled and nodded.

"James and I both thought, our goal is not just tonight, we will try to do more."

Although he didn't say it very straightforwardly, everyone could actually understand what he wanted to express:

They want to beat the Nets!

Because it was an interview, Cole heard this from the commentary box.

It was at this time that he repeated what he said before.

"Young Carey!"

The same sentence means completely different things when said at different times.

Young Kaili may not know what he is about to face.

Thanks to Ai Hanhan for the tip~