Steve Nash's suspension did not cause much excitement, and his help to the team was really limited.
The Nets, led by the Big Three, don't need a head coach, or a coach like Steve who doesn't have any hard skills, just don't need it!
However, Bai Qiang's indefinite suspension caused an uproar in society.
For Brooklyn, they have lost the defensive gate inside, and their next opponent is the Cleveland Cavaliers, who are holding back their fierceness and are bound to avenge their previous humiliation!
At the international level, this is a provocative act.
Bai Qiang has become well-known in China through three consecutive unparalleled performances. Suspending him for no reason at this time is tantamount to shooting himself in the foot.
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At night, Bai Qiang lay on the bed in the five-star hotel, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.
He is thinking about whether sports have national boundaries!
Bai Qiang closed his eyes and recalled the E country athletes who were banned during the E-Wu War that year.
"The Chinese tennis players Medvedev, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, and Sabalenka, currently ranked No. 4 in the world, are both banned from participating in the Wimbledon Tennis Championships."
"The explanation given by Wimbledon is to limit the international influence of the country, saying that the country has launched a war of aggression, so their athletes must also be sanctioned!"
Thinking of this, Bai Qiang finally understood.
Today, China is one of the most influential countries in the world. The world's second largest economy, coupled with China's five thousand years of civilization, can be said to have crushed Magnesia, a country with only four hundred years of history.
Because of this, Magnesium, a wolf in sheep's clothing, explicitly banned Bai Qiang from participating in NBA games in order to prevent Chinese players from wreaking havoc in their country's league.
The layout is so small!
However, in today's era of economic globalization, China's approach will not last long. China has a population of more than 1.4 billion, and its huge market can be imagined. No country will refuse this benefit!
"Hmph! Little Magnesium Country, wait until I return to the court, beat your local players, and directly dominate the NBA league!"
With the blessing of the gold-wrapped super system, Bai Qiang is fully capable of climbing all the way to the top, standing on the top of Lingyun, and seeing all the mountains and small mountains at a glance!
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January 23, 2021.
The Rockets Mortgage Arena was packed, and even though their team unfortunately lost the game in the last matchup, the fans still supported the home team unconditionally.
There are no changes to Cleveland's roster, it's still the same team.
The starting players are Collin Sexton, Isaac Okoro, Cedi Osman, Larry Nance Jr., and Andrew Drummond.
Brooklyn, on the other hand, has undergone earth-shaking changes.
Head coach Nash was suspended, insider Bai Qiang was suspended, and team boss Kevin Durant was sidelined due to injury.
But even so, the strength of the Nets cannot be underestimated.
The starting lineup consists of Kyrie Irving, James Harden, Joe Harris, Bruce Brown and DeAndre Jordan, still led by two All-Star players.
Comparing the two teams, the Nets' disadvantage is still in the paint. The starting players are generally shorter in height, making it difficult to effectively limit the opponent's scoring in the penalty area.
The head coach of the Nets for this game is Jacques Vaughn. He is assigned on the spot. Facing a menacing opponent, he has to deal with it hastily. This is bound to be a hard battle!
Bai Qiang was wearing a hip-hop outfit, looking even more handsome and unrestrained, with a look that captivated thousands of beautiful girls. If his roommate Mei Xiaoyan saw this outfit, he would probably faint on the spot.
Bai Qiang sat at the edge of the bench and quietly watched the team's game.
Although he has become an indispensable member of the team, Naihe is a first-year rookie, and it is inevitable to serve tea and wave towels.
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"Beep!"
As the referee blows the whistle, the game officially begins.
The Cavaliers got the first offensive ball.
Sexton continued his fiery touch from the previous game, breaking away from Irving's defense on the first goal and hitting a mid-range shot.
For the Nets, Irving was not to be outdone, and decisively shot a three-pointer two steps away from the three-point line.
"Uh-huh!"
The basketball hits the ball steadily, answer ball!
Bai Qiang stood up from the bench, waved a towel on the sidelines, and cheered for his teammates.
The home team's fans, on the other hand, used their boos to stir up the visiting team's players' mentality. Bai Qiang was so bored that in order to find something to do, he single-handedly resisted the boos of tens of thousands of fans on the sidelines!
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The first half of the game ended as Irving's long three-pointer bounced out of the frame.
60:61!
Players from the two teams went back and forth, and no one could guard against the other, putting on a wonderful offensive performance!
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Nets locker room.
Jacques Vaughn looked at the data sheet and was a little at a loss.
Drummond has grabbed 10 rebounds in the penalty area, while Jordan only scored two rebounds. This is really a comprehensive suppression.
If Harden and Irving weren't in hot form, scoring consecutive points and stabilizing the situation, the first half might have been a waste.
Vaughn looked at Jordan and said in an almost pleading tone:
"Jordan, the team needs you to stand up in the paint. We don't expect you to be able to score by chopping melons and vegetables. I just hope you can protect the backcourt rebounds!"
"Man, as long as we protect the backcourt rebounds and prevent our opponents from scoring once or twice, victory will be ours!"
The Nets have no decent center players on their bench.
Bai Qiang was suspended by the league and could not play at all; Perry, the other substitute center, was not as good as DeAndre Jordan.
And Jordan has entered the end of his career, and his condition is no longer what it was back then. He can't take any advantage against Drummond and Allen.
On the other hand, Jordan has a lazy attitude towards the game and does not actively defend. This is why Cavaliers players can break through the penalty area as if they are in no one's territory.
Bai Qiang sat beside him and said nothing.
He has already greeted Jordan's eighteen generations of ancestors in his heart, but he can't go on the court today, and it's hard to point fingers at him. After all, if the team wants to win the game, the team still needs his help.
"Coach, you have also seen that the opponent's players frequently attack the inside to cause damage. This is obviously their offensive tactic. I have already suffered two fouls, and it is difficult for me to get started!"
When Biggerstaff was arranging the team's offensive tactics yesterday, he specifically asked:
"Guys, Brooklyn's inside gate is suspended. In tomorrow's game, the Nets' penalty area defense will become a big hole!"
"In tomorrow's game, don't be obsessed with three-pointers from the outside. Especially when the team has a lead, you must attack the inside. If you can't score, you will cause a foul!"
"Brooklyn's starting center should be DeAndre Jordan, and the backup center might be Perry. Neither player is a strong defensive threat. Therefore, playing inside and attacking the inside is our way to win!"
Bickerstaff has almost figured out the Nets. As the saying goes, if you know yourself and the enemy, you will win every battle!
The Cavaliers players also followed the coach's instructions and made crazy breakthroughs at the beginning of the game, which also caused Jordan to receive two fouls early.
On the other hand, there are two generals guarding Cleveland's penalty area, and both are defending experienced players, which makes the Nets miserable.
Jacques Vaughn paused and continued: "Man, when defending, try not to make a move and use your body to confront the opponent; the most important thing is to block the opponent and protect the rebound!"
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The situation of the game suddenly changed in the third quarter. The Cavaliers seemed to be on fire. The outside players shot away and the inside players dunked like crazy. They scored 37 points in a single quarter, beating the Nets by 13 points.
As for the Nets, Kyrie Irving struggled to hold on and scored 9 points on 4 of 7 shots. However, the opponent's defense was too tight and he made two mistakes.
Harden's offensive desire was sluggish. Although his shooting percentage was high, he only took 3 shots.
Jordan's performance never got better, but became even more sluggish. His hands felt like they were greased with butter. He missed the ball under the basket and only grabbed one rebound.
The starting inside players performed like this, and it was difficult for the Nets not to lose the game!
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