LeBron James, your house got robbed.

Although Popovich saw an opportunity for victory, he still chose to give the Spurs players a thorough dressing down.

They also sent Ginobili up as the playmaker for the second unit.

Popovich has always had a habit of keeping Ginobili in the second unit.

After losing out on Leonard and Danny Green, leaving them with no other options, Ginobili was put into the starting lineup.

After Ginobili came on, he reorganized the offense.

With a clear objective, every shot was aimed at the inside.

The Cavaliers' risky steals are highly profitable, but if they miss, they leave the opponent with an open runway.

This allowed the Spurs to repeatedly penetrate the Cavaliers' interior defense.

Chandler worked diligently, patching both the strong and weak sides, sweat streaming down his forehead.

He lifted his jersey to wipe it clean, tensing up again as he watched the Spurs players' driving routes.

This caused Paul, who was resting on the sidelines, to turn ashen-faced and look directly at Tyronn Lue, who was directing the team from the sidelines.

If they continue fighting like this, Chandler won't last until the final battle.

Even if he takes a break during the next timeout to replenish his energy, the trouble of committing fouls will still hold him back.

Without Chandler as a screener, it's difficult to execute quality pick-and-rolls, making it hard to gain an advantage against the Spurs.

But Tyronn Lue on the sidelines seemed completely unconcerned, oblivious to any problems, and simply kept shouting from the sidelines:

"move move"

He kept encouraging the players and urged them to press the ball more aggressively.

Paul glanced back at Chen Shuo, who was sitting calmly on the bench.

Is this the championship coach you found for me?

Tyronn Lue didn't replace Chandler until the first timeout of the fourth quarter.

At the same time, Paul was sent on to play the remaining 7 minutes.

In the last half of the quarter, the Cavaliers forced the Spurs into five turnovers with their aggressive defense.

The Cavaliers used this time to take the lead, but at the cost of Chandler's depleted stamina and accumulated five fouls.

On the other side, Popovich waved his hand and sent out his full starting lineup, showing confidence in the game.

With four minutes remaining in the game, the Spurs pulled back the score and took a five-point lead.

this time.

Paul lacks suitable screeners and struggles to execute high-quality pick-and-rolls against Duncan's experienced pick-and-roll skills.

The Cavaliers could only watch as Paul struggled to break through with his drives and pull-up jumpers, unable to match the Spurs' team offense.

Tyronn Lue then brought Chandler onto the court.

In the next possession, Duncan decisively received the ball in the low post, aiming to take down Chandler.

Chandler avoided the first two attacks, but was eventually tricked into jumping and fouled out of the game.

The suspense has been resolved.

The Cavaliers suffered a heartbreaking 7-point defeat at home.

Paul appeared very angry after leaving the game; this was the third loss since Scott was cut.

Chen Shuo ignored them, got up and walked straight to the players' tunnel to prepare for the post-match press conference.

New York Times reporter Howard Baker immediately pointed to key figure Tyronn Lue:

"Chen, this is Tyronn Lue's first game as coach."

What do you think of his performance?

Chen Shuo pulled over the microphone and said:

"He did a pretty good job."

"He encouraged the team to be more aggressive in the fourth quarter."

"This allowed us to take the lead at one point."

"I like this aggressive defense; that's the kind of game I want to see."

After Chen Shuo finished speaking, Howard couldn't wait to launch his attack.

"It's a pity we didn't achieve the final victory in this match."

Is the problem with the players' performance or the coach's?

Chen Shuo stared at the reporters below.

This guy dug a trap for himself right from the start; both options were wrong answers.

"The Spurs are a strong opponent. They have the GDP trio, so it's normal to lose to them."

Howard was clearly prepared, and continued to increase the intensity on Chen Shuo:

"This game was broadcast live across the United States, and Jeff Van Gundy was the commentator."

"In his view, Tyronn Lue's defensive strategy was too aggressive, which caused Chandler to accumulate five fouls too early, and that was the direct cause of the loss."

"Terren Lue..."

Chen Shuo interrupted the reporter directly, angrily saying:

"I'll emphasize again, this isn't the coach's problem."

"Our current roster is not enough to beat the Spurs; we need to continue to strengthen it."

Seeing that Chen Shuo was about to lose his temper, Linda from the public relations department quickly came up and ended the interview early.

Chen Shuo got up and left the media room in anger.

The camera focuses on Chen Shuo's departing figure.

The image of Chen Shuo breaking down in defense after losing the game quickly spread.

Many people who disagreed with the Cavaliers' coaching appointment quickly joined the fray.

Larry Brown even made a special appearance to give a media interview, stating:

"I feel sorry for the Cavaliers; they made the wrong choice."

"But I've heard there's an old Chinese saying, 'It's never too late to mend the fence after the sheep are lost.'"

"They still have a chance to correct their mistakes."

Inside a detached house in West Cleveland.

Andrew, a loyal Cavaliers fan, is defending Chen Shuo:

"He just made a mistake in choosing the coach."

"You should look at what he has done for the team."

Andrew's father, seemingly oblivious to all this, roared at his son:

That happened a while ago.

"Look at what he's done lately: cut Scott, drafted Tyronn Lue, and oh yeah, gave up a second-round pick."

"He turned all of this into a soap opera."

"The team lost three of the five games since Scott stepped down."

The Cavaliers' coaching change saga has become a soap opera that has captivated sports fans across the United States.

In Grant's office.

Grant was on the phone constantly, holding a slip of paper with a list on it.

Chen Shuo had no intention of letting this farce end there.

Just as the media were discussing Tyronn Lue's level and whether a single game should be used to determine it, ESPN broke the latest news.

The Cavaliers are looking to make a big trade to acquire another star player to support Chris Paul.

In response, the Cavaliers offered Jamison's contract and the Kings' first-round pick.

The Sacramento Kings currently have a record of 4 wins and 9 losses, ranking last in the Western Conference.

Their 12-year first-round pick will undoubtedly secure a high draft position.

It's worth noting that the 12 draft class was considered a super-strong year, potentially comparable to the 84, 96, and 03 drafts.

Lakers reporter Mike Bresnahan seems to have recently benefited from Chen Shuo's increased popularity.

Instead of focusing on reporting on events in Los Angeles, they kept a close eye on Chen Shuo's every move.

"I've already said it, trading a second-round pick for Tyronn Lue was the dumbest trade ever."

"He is now formally attempting to cover up his stupidity with another deal."

"It's like using one lie to cover up another."

Over the next two days, news about the Cavaliers' trades exploded.

The sheer breadth of the trading partners is astonishing.

According to the New York Times, the Cavaliers are targeting the Timberwolves' Kevin Love, and the two sides are negotiating the trade.

The Washington Post reported that the Cavaliers would prefer to trade for the Jazz's Al Jefferson.

For a time, a large number of star players in the league were involved in trade rumors.

Kevin Love, David Lee, Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Aldridge, Granger, and Horford were all targeted.

There were even rumors that the Cavaliers were so audacious as to inquire about Nowitzki and Gasol.

February 14, 2012, Valentine's Day.

Shams' Twitter account has once again leaked news about the Cavaliers.

According to reliable sources, the Cavaliers are in advanced talks with the Utah Jazz and the Philadelphia 76ers, with Paul Millsap and Andre Iguodala as their targets.

"The Cavaliers are expected to reach a trade agreement within two days."

Warriors owner Joe Lacob immediately brought the message to senior advisor West's office.

"Jerry, the information from this account is reliable."

"Besides, the Jazz and 76ers are both starting to rebuild, and the Kings' draft is very attractive to them."

"Chen seems really anxious this time. His poor coaching selection has seriously affected his authority within the Cavaliers."

"He must respond quickly."

"It is rumored that Paul has expressed his dissatisfaction to management."

West simply set aside the documents that Lacob had brought.

"Joe, have the Cavaliers inquired about David Lee's offer from us?"

Lacob nodded.

Isn't this a rhetorical question?

All team news goes through West.

"Did the Cavaliers contact us again after that?"

Lacob shook his head.

West looked out the window at the cars speeding by.

"The rapid development of media communication has made everyone's mentality restless."

"What can one game prove?"

"A dazzling array of messages and news has influenced most people's judgment."

West never thought that Chen Shuo had truly broken down.

"Their main bargaining chip in the deal is the Kings' first-round draft pick next year; you should have seen the details of that deal."

"The Cavaliers traded their 12 first-round pick and J.J. Hickson to the Kings for the 11 10th pick and the 12 first-round pick."

"Now let's look at this deal."

"The Cavaliers have acquired Klay Thompson, a superb three-point shooter with unlimited potential."

"They also received a valuable first-round pick, which will be a major asset in acquiring another star player."

"The Kings only got a first-round pick that was destined to be the 20th overall pick."

"As for Hickson, all we can get in return now is a second-round pick."

West turned his gaze to Lacob:

"Joe, we should put aside our prejudices and really examine every single thing he did."

"He's about to make his move; this is the perfect opportunity."