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Chapter 197 [I don't watch this kind of boring game]

Chapter 197 [I don't watch this kind of boring game]

After the game, Yang Rui brought four stars and Hornacek to the press conference, and everyone was the target of the media.

This game is of great significance. The Heat are behind the Raptors in the Eastern Power List. It is big news that the team that is predicted to be close in strength will make such a difference.

Miller posted a triple-double the previous season, topping the boost in popularity.He said happily: "The coach wants me to become an organization center like Divac. He arranged for me to train last season and develop in this direction. He believes that I can do it. I am very happy that I have contributed to the team. let him down."

The reporter also interviewed Yang Rui and asked him to evaluate Miller.

Yang Rui concluded: "Miller must have the ability to become an All-Star. Don't forget him when voting. This season, he will play a very important role in the Raptors' offensive system."

The reporter asked: "You said last season that Jermaine O'Neal can also become an All-Star, do you have the confidence to develop four stars for the Raptors?"

"No, it's five, and Billups, he's selfless, so the numbers aren't great, but I'm bullish on his future."

The reporter asked: "In this game, the Raptors scored high scores and high efficiency. The team did not focus on running and shooting. Will you focus on offensive tactics this season?"

"We played positional battles last season, and players don't necessarily have to run. It's a pity that the previous lineup was flawed. If there were stable three-pointers last season, the Heat would never make it to the finals."

The reporter asked: "What do you think of winning the Heat by 48 points?"

"Surprisingly, the players are in amazing condition. I didn't expect to win so easily. I hope they can show more like this." Yang Rui smiled.

He saved a little face for the Heat, otherwise it would be very unpleasant for the fans to boo in Miami in the future.

After chatting a few questions about tactics and players, the reporter mentioned the Knicks again. "In another game, the Knicks lost to the Spurs 73-79, and the score was very low. What do you think?"

In another opener at about the same time, the Knicks and the Spurs fought hard to defend at home.

Ewing is in very bad shape, and he can barely keep up with the pace of the game because of his slow movement. After winning the championship in 98, Ewing had no regrets, and practiced during the holidays was not so hard.Coupled with Sprewell and Houston vying for power, his popularity has dropped significantly.

In the first half, Ewing went 4-for-0 without scoring a single point and only grabbed 3 rebounds.Back in the locker room, some ruthless New York fans booed the aging Ewing, making him a little disheartened.

It's not that Van Gundy doesn't want to go back to the way he played in 1997-98, but with the Knicks' current lineup, if you want to be good on defense, you must sacrifice offense.

Yang Rui thought: The score is so low, I don't watch this kind of boring game.

But if this is true, Van Gundy is afraid that he will lose his job if he can't finish the season.The drama with the old club is the favorite of the media, and people never get tired of watching it. The Knicks were eliminated by the Raptors last season, and it is easy to extend a grievance.

Yang Rui thought about it for a while, and said sternly: "The Spurs and Knicks have a very strong defense, and the tactics arranged by the coach are very suitable. Because Ewing and Robinson are both veterans, the rhythm must be slowed down. I will always pay attention to their games. If they do, try to improve the transition speed, bring them into the rhythm of the Raptors, and use the offense to win."

Yang Rui and the Knicks have no grudges, but once again expressed their attitude that the Raptors will insist on playing offensive basketball.When most people shouted "defense wins championship", Yang Rui knew how much the league officials headed by Stern wanted to turn the league into "offense is king."

Making Stern, the true ruler of the NBA, comfortable is more important than anything else.

The five best goals in this round, the Raptors occupied four seats, and the next day, the Raptors grabbed the headlines.Multiple media outlets praised the Raptors' offense, calling them the most flamboyant team in the league.

There are also media that do not like Yang Rui. ABC Radio said: "Chinese coach Jerry Yang just led the team to win a game, and defeating the Heat does not mean that it is the strongest team. By attacking the Raptors can attract a large number of fans, but In the playoffs, it's hard for them to beat the Spurs, Lakers, Blazers in the West, time will tell."

The most surprising is the Knicks owner James - Dolan, he was interviewed to support the Raptors. "The Knicks' game is not good now. If it is the style of the Raptors, I will be happy even if they don't win the championship."

There are also New York fans who are disappointed. An old fan said: "I used to go to the home court to watch football, but I don't plan to go this year. I will only be a Yankees fan in the future."

The Yankees are a baseball team in New York, and they are very strong. In a comic book about New Yorkers, they once said to a newcomer to New York: "If you want to make friends with a New Yorker, tell him that you are a Yankee. Die-hard fans of the team.”

In 1998, the Knicks won the championship, and there was a little sign of chasing the Yankees, but the fire was quickly extinguished.

On the day off, the Raptors continue to play at home against the Celtics.

In the summer, the Celtics made a big trade, sending away the 97 6th overall rookie, swingman Ron Mercer, and acquired power forward Danny Fortson and swingman Egypt from the Nuggets. Rick Williams and guard Eric Washington.

On the surface, the Nuggets got a star who averaged 17 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, but what they actually earned was the Celtics.They didn't want to re-sign Mercer at all, and after the trade made up for the team's weakness in protecting rebounds.

身高201CM，体重118公斤的福特森是97年10顺位新秀，上赛季场均11分11.6篮板，单是他一个人就不逊默塞尔了。

The Green Army trade is not only because Mercer and Pierce overlap, but also because he is a cancer.He is an arrogant person. He was unpleasant to Billups in his rookie season, and he competed with Pierce for the ball last season.

As the team's second-leading scorer, Mersell shot 43% from the field last season and averaged 17.2 shots per game, which is more than the score. He averaged only 2.6 free throws per game and couldn't make three-pointers. Pure data brushing.

The bad news for the Celtics is that Fordson worked so hard in the preseason with a strained muscle and needed to miss 6 to 8 weeks.Washington was cut after the preseason, and only Williams can play.

This is a forward with a height of 203cm and a weight of 100kg. He has no characteristics. Last season, he averaged 7.3 points per game and shot only 36.5% from the field.

Not making the playoffs for two consecutive seasons leaves coach Rick Pitino running out of time to prove himself.If he doesn't make the playoffs this season, he will probably be fired.

The Greens performed well in the first game, beating the Wizards 112-101 at home.

Yang Rui doesn't think about Pitino's future. What he cares about is that the Celtics are not a good defensive team. With so many points from the underdog Wizards, how can they defend against the Raptors?

If you continue to beat the opponent at home, it will definitely make the Raptors more popular.In order to strengthen the offense, Yang Rui adopted a lineup rotation in the second game.

Veteran Kevin Willis, meat shield center Jerome James and Ryan Bowen did not make the 12-man roster.The two can only defend. Although Willis has a small hook, his coping ability is average, and he can't compare to Miller's role in the system.

Yang Rui does not plan to defend this time, and both the starter and the substitute have to work hard to score. His goal is to score 130+ consecutive points.

(End of this chapter)