NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 768: The Ticket King's Call. (Daily Chapter)
On Tuesday, November 2010, 11, the last game of the month, the Celtics' old Deng and his teammates faced a strong opponent again.

After losing to the Heat not long ago, Garnett held a players' meeting. Except for the coaching staff, everyone spoke freely in the meeting.

Championship guard Rajon Rondo has become the core of the team. Not only has he proposed targeted tactical improvements, but his personal data has also begun to improve in the next few games.

The Celtics have recently won three consecutive games and have caught up with the second-placed Cavaliers.

Dwight Howard has also been very high-profile recently. Without James, the "Happy Beast" has completely let himself go. Not only has his tactical position risen, but his loyalty has also exploded!

Before tonight's game against the Celtics, Howard did not forget to show off his dominance on social media, which resulted in an argument with the petty O'Neal.

The two added a bit of tension to the game, and many commentators also began to add fuel to the fire for this direct dialogue.
The reason why the old shark dislikes Howard is mainly because the other party stole his title of "Superman". In addition, the "Happy Beast" has no respect for him, so they have to quarrel every time they meet.

After the game started at 20 p.m. that night, O'Neal, who came off the bench in the second half of the first quarter, taunted loudly after successfully scoring a single goal under the basket:

"Shut up your big mouth! Stop pretending to be a champion center."

The inflated "Happy Beast" didn't give Lao Deng any face, and while running towards the half court, he replied with a playful smile:
"An old dog that can only wander around the alliance! Retire as soon as possible!"

In the past two years, Howard would not have been so pretentious, but since the start of the new season, after rushing to second place on the MVP list, the "Happy Beast" no longer pretends to be so pretentious, and can't wait to show off in every game:
"I'm an MVP-level player!"

At the Quicken Loans Arena, the Cavaliers fans who saw this scene cheered loudly again. The tougher Howard was, the happier the fans were. This is the kind of style a superstar should have.

In the offensive round, Pierce started to pull with Artest again, and the two were also competing, but the Cavaliers' routine was simple and crude. The ball could not be passed continuously from the outside, and Mo Williams directly gave the ball to Howard who wanted the ball.

Howard received the ball in the left blocking area. Due to the interference of O'Neal, his position was too far away from the basket, but the "Happy Beast" who had more ball possession did not care. He had developed more offensive means.

He received the ball and turned around, then swayed left and right when facing the basket. Howard, with the ball in his right hand, accelerated and rushed forward, trying to use his speed to overpower O'Neal.

"Oh!"

Amid the cheers, the old Shark was still a beat slow. He could only watch Howard pick up the ball and start, using his shoulder to break away from the challenge, and then successfully shot a right-handed shot from the center!
“Yee!!”

The basketball went into the basket, Howard screamed at the top of his lungs, beat his chest repeatedly, and did not forget to look at O'Neal, looking like he was fully engaged.

Head coach Mike Brown on the sidelines also clapped his hands in encouragement. Since the Cavaliers discovered that it was difficult for the core guard to organize the offense effectively, they adjusted quickly and decisively improved Howard's receiving position.

Unlike the past few seasons, under the current system, Howard can even attack facing the basket near the blocking area, and with the help of the whistle, the effect is very good. The record of 11 wins and 4 losses is the best proof of this.

During the Celtics' offensive round, with the defensive cheers resounding throughout the arena, the "Happy Beast" began his performance again, actively positioning himself and tangle with O'Neal under the basket.

Channing Frye followed Garnett to the three-point line and decisively switched to retreat defense when facing the pick-and-roll.

Using a screen to shake off Mo Williams, Rondo pushed the ball and changed direction near the top of the arc, accelerated to break through, and came to the lower left side of the basket against the big man. He suddenly stopped and pretended to shoot.

After successfully shaking off his opponent, Rondo quickly turned around, caught the ball and immediately completed a right-handed shot, and the basketball went into the net.

“Move!!”

The championship guard who scored the goal did not forget to greet his teammates loudly when he retreated. Rondo, wearing a green headband, has become the leader of the court, and Garnett has completely "abdicated" this season.

After scoring, Artest received the ball on the right wing and broke through. Holding the ball in his right hand, he carried his old opponent to the blocking area and made a stiff step-back jump shot while moving.

"Oh!!"

Cheers rang out again, Rondo quickly passed the ball, Ray Allen received the ball on the left wing, changed direction in front of his body and then switched to his right hand, and broke through resolutely in the semi-conversion offense. The referee called a foul on Raja Bell.

The two sides exchanged blows but were unable to widen the gap. The alternating rise in the scores made head coach Rivers on the sidelines shout loudly.

After entering the rotation stage, the voice of "Let's go" could not be stopped at all. For this game, Rivers still wanted to win and lock in the second place.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was fixed at 24:26. ​​O'Neal missed two free throws and the Cavaliers temporarily took the lead.

打满首节的霍华德再次得到现场球迷的欢呼声，5中3，罚球2中1，7分5篮板1抢断1盖帽，“快乐兽”延续了自己的好状态。

On the other side, Pierce cursed softly as he returned to the bench. He made 2 of 0 shots in the first quarter and scored zero points. The old rivals kept pestering him, and the Cavaliers were more difficult to deal with than he had imagined.

Holding the tactical board and loudly delivering "chicken soup", Rivers finally drew twice to remind the players to pay attention to positioning.

Rondo, who was wearing a training suit, was not polite at this time. Under the gaze of everyone, he stretched out his long arms and kept gesturing on the tactical board. Rivers also leaned forward to "listen". The champion guard gave serious instructions:
"Play more pick-and-rolls with Channing Frye on the other side, and pay attention to Howard's position. He likes to hide behind his teammates to block shots."

"Don't try to challenge him with your speed, just catch the ball and take the jump shot when you get the chance."

The Celtics were led by Pierce in the rotation stage, with Glen Davis and O'Neal Jr. in the interior and Nate Robinson and Marquis Daniels in the backcourt.

For the Cavaliers, Ryan Hollins and JJ Hickson partnered up in the interior, with Daniel Gibson and Anthony Parker in the backcourt, and Artest serving as the leader on the court during the transition period.

After the game started, Howard on the bench also relaxed and focused on waving the towel. When he saw JJ Hickson's successful tip-in, he dunked and shouted exaggeratedly:
"OH! Man!"

"Come on! Man"

Maybe the encouragement really worked. After Pierce hit mid-range jump shots in two consecutive rounds, Artest was not to be outdone. He first broke through with his body tilted, and then made a strong shot from beyond the three-point line!

The Quicken Loans Arena was boiling again, and when the championship forward completed the steal, the cheers almost broke through the arena.

After Anthony Parker hit a three-pointer from the right wing, several Cavaliers players on the court bumped their chests in celebration. The Celtics requested a timeout, and the excited head coach Mike Brown also shouted:

"That's it! Stay confident!"

Although the Celtics replaced their starting lineup early, Garnett did not have a good touch tonight and missed several open jump shots.

When the Cavaliers' starting lineup returned, O'Neal Jr. lost the ball continuously and was blocked by Howard.

The ubiquitous "Happy Beast" showed his DPOY style, taking on the inside defense alone. Channing Frye also exploded with three-pointers, which made head coach Rivers' eyes widen.

Raja Bell, who was guarding Ray Allen, never gave his opponent a chance to shoot three-pointers on the defensive end. In the offensive round, he also seized the opportunity outside the three-point line when the Celtics double-teamed Howard.

Relying on excellent defense and simple and rough offense, the Cavaliers played a 5:12 climax in the last 4 minutes of the half, and consecutive three-pointers completely ignited the atmosphere on the scene.

45:56, at the end of the first half, the cheers for MVP rang out.

Howard, who opened the champagne in advance, was smiling happily. He did not forget to wave to the fans on both sides as he walked towards the player tunnel. Without James, his popularity skyrocketed. The "Happy Beast" has already seen the trophy waving at him!
In the visiting team's locker room, Garnett, who had only 5 points and shot 2 of 6 in the first half, was sweating profusely. He felt that his physical condition had declined again this season, and he felt unable to perform in tonight's game.

Defending Howard turned out to be a difficult task. Old Shark and Little O'Neal looked unhappy. The opponent's three-pronged attack was really unstoppable.
"I'll defend that Nico!" O'Neal, who took off his headband, took the initiative to speak. The old Shark nodded immediately and said something sarcastic to his opponent:
"The referee has been taking care of that guy! Watch your moves. The league may not be able to find him, and they are actually taking care of this unskilled big man."

With the departure of the Chosen One, the Cavaliers did receive some care. If it weren't for Howard's mediocre free throw performance this month, the "Happy Beast"'s score could have increased a bit.

Ray Allen, who was quietly thinking about the game, did not participate in this wave of "condemnation". He had to admit that he had underestimated the big man who always ate up rebounds in the past. He was not only good at defense, but also had some skills in offense.

Nate Robinson, who performed well during the rotation phase, quickly took over the conversation and took the initiative to blow the whistle when talking about the initiation of the offense:

“You can also give me the ball, I swear, I can hit those jump shots.”

"You're just messing up the pace of the game!"

Rondo, who had been silent, gave a "death stare" at this time. The champion guard ignored the little guy's angry glare and stood in front of the whiteboard again to write and draw to share his championship experience.
Head coach Rivers, who returned to the locker room, also cooperated with the "performance". In the new season, Rondo has become an "on-court assistant coach", and everyone has tacitly accepted this situation.

In the third quarter, Mo Williams and Artest led the Celtics to a climax and successfully narrowed the gap to 3 points. In the last quarter, both sides replaced their main lineups in advance.

The Celtics' big men were ultimately unable to withstand Howard's whistle. O'Neal Jr. fouled out early and Garnett also received his fifth foul.

However, it was Artest who helped the team secure the victory. The championship forward suddenly found his touch in the final moments, and his three-pointer after two rounds of pick-and-rolls made the opponent's counterattack futile.

The Celtics never gave up until the last moment, but unfortunately Rondo and Ray Allen missed their three-pointers.

When the buzzing sounded, the score finally settled at 101:107. After the Cavaliers defeated their opponents, their record reached 12 wins and 4 losses, firmly ranking second in the Eastern Conference.

全场11中4，贡献11分8篮板2助攻1抢断2失误的加内特脸色黝黑，今晚被打穿内线，硬特心情非常不美丽！

Seeing the opponent in the player tunnel after losing the game, Howard smiled even more happily during the interview.

17 of 9 shots, 7 of 4 free throws, 22 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 2 blocks, steadily contributing double-double data. The inflated "Happy Beast" was too lazy to pay attention to the outdated old Dengs and canvassed for himself again:
"This is not our best condition! You know, we have a lot of championship experience at the moment. At the critical moment, we are confident that we can defeat any opponent!"

"I hope everyone remembers to vote for me. The All-Star vote winner is the best gift for Cleveland!"

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In another game that was played simultaneously, the Nets visited Madison Square Garden for the first time this season, and Carmelo Anthony received a "warm" welcome from New York fans.

此时距离比赛结束还有最后的1分21秒，由于第3节单节15:36，尼克斯队一举反超比分奠定胜局，最后一节安东尼只打了6分钟就被替换下场。

出场37分钟，24中10，三分线外8中2，罚球9中7，安东尼怒砍29分6篮板2助攻4失误，此时脸色发黑地坐在替补席上。

In the most crucial third quarter, Anthony shot 3 out of 6. Such a performance also made the two MSG commentators review the game with a teasing tone:
"I believe Anthony should realize the gap between himself and Lee. He is still a long way from being a real top star."

Walter Frazier bluntly commented on the new core of the second team next door. Seeing his partner Mike Breen grinning, he shook his head and said seriously:

"If Anthony is the second option, there's nothing wrong with his inconsistent performance."

"But if he wants to make a difference in the playoffs, Anthony, as the star player, must improve his stability."

"The most terrifying thing about Lee is that as long as he wants to score, 40 points is never a problem in the series. When the opponent restricts other players, 40 points is not the upper limit."

"The most important thing is that Li has been able to maintain this level in the past seven games, while Anthony is far behind. The Western Conference playoffs are not competitive at all. Perhaps he has begun to regret his choice."

Mike Breen naturally agreed with this view. Seeing Thaddeus Young standing on the free throw line again, he teased tonight's opponent:

"Playing in New York always brings a lot of pressure. I think Anthony has not adapted to such an environment yet. Fortunately, he still has time. After the Nets move, he must perform better!"

"Of course, if the other team can build a new 'giant team' around him, maybe some problems can be solved. The lower limit of the Big Three is higher, just like the Heat, there will always be someone who explodes among the three."

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The backcourt consisting of Chalmers and Danny Green performed mediocrely tonight. In comparison, the two forwards Thaddeus Young and Ibaka played better.

Ibaka, who had missed several games, finally found his feeling in mid-range jump shot tonight. Perhaps this is also related to Charles Oakley's "passionate" command. If he continues to miss, the old guy will take action.
At the end of the game, Jordan Farmar showed a bitter smile. Hearing the constant "Fuck" sounds from the audience, he began to miss the days of playing in the Staples Center.

At least Los Angeles fans aren't that rude. Civilized viewing doesn't exist in New York.
“Overrated!”

The vast majority of New York fans had not left the stadium yet, and continued to shout "overrated". Even some spectators who were enjoying the game joined in the fun, standing up one by one and cheering loudly.

It was the first time for him to play in Madison Square Garden after joining the Nets. All his family and friends were there. Lala and her sisters in the front row looked very unhappy.

On the other side, Kim Kardashian, who was sitting at the front row, covered her mouth and laughed quietly. She and the Kardashians beside her turned around to take pictures, and seemed to have forgotten her boyfriend Humphries.

Spike Lee was very considerate of Anthony. He attended the wedding during the offseason and was the first to step forward and embrace him. He pulled Anthony and said loudly to encourage him:

"It's okay, Melo! This is New York fans. If you score 50 points in the next game, I guarantee everyone will cheer for you!"

"There is no respect for anyone here except Lee, you will love this city, it is a paradise for superstars"

Wearing a champion hat, Spike Lee encouraged loudly with a proud look on his face. Anthony's eyes twitched slightly. He suspected that the old man was also laughing at him. 50 points? That's too much to ask.
Bill Russell has become an "old brush" in the mouths of extreme New York fans. The more Anthony understands, the more disappointed he becomes. At this time, he can only bite the bullet and pretend to be cool:

"Yee! I'll use basketball to talk. You know, 50 points is not a problem for me. Compared to scoring, I want to pursue victory more!"

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While the two were greeting each other on the sidelines, Li You had already picked up his grown children. Georgina, Kim and Melinda were also here to watch the game tonight. The midterm elections were over, and after a busy month, the holiday finally arrived.

Alvin pulled his younger brother Aurelius, and they both squeezed next to Li You. The twins in his arms blinked curiously at the camera. The MSG reporters felt a little overwhelmed when they saw this scene.

"Damn! I want that basketball."

Aurelius, with black hair and black eyes, was wearing a blue sweatshirt. The little guy pointed at the basketball in the staff's hand and made a request to his father, which made the two people in his arms speak up as well.

The MSG reporter noticed that Georgina's son was "not acting" and forgot to ask questions for a moment, but Li You was in a good mood and took the initiative to talk about the November game:

"I think everyone performed very well. I must praise Coach D'Antoni for his training of young players. Everyone's progress is visible to the naked eye!"

“10 wins and 9 losses. The schedule was a bit tight, but we completed our goals well!”

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(End of this chapter)