: Going back on the road

The preseason that lasted more than half a month finally came to an end, and the last battle was staged in Boston.

The Celtics performed well in front of home fans. Pierce played for more than 25 minutes for the first time, and he led the team to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers with a score of 97:89.

Even in the face of the powerful counterattack from "Little Emperor" LeBron James in the second half, the Celtics steadily defended their victory, and did not let the Cavaliers escape from the North Shore Garden.

Chen Feng and Rondo played in this game for less than fifteen minutes. In order to get the main players to enter the game as soon as possible, Rivers basically followed the main framework of last season in the game.

However, this time the inside lineman was missing the disabled man, and the injured Ratliff and Jefferson partnered. Ratliff's offensive ability was not strong, but it was still possible to interfere with Igoskas.

However, Jefferson, who was only arranged by Rivers to be in the starting lineup, played a decisive role in the inside.

Jefferson's outstanding performance in the interior really made Valaijo a little difficult to resist. His data of 16 points and 11 rebounds outweighed his opponents. It was precisely because of his performance in the interior that the Celtics won smoothly.

In rebounding, they defeated their opponents 52:35, and they succeeded repeatedly in second offense.

Although Chen Feng didn't play much time, he also killed the Cavaliers' substitute center Polada*** in the interior, which forced Guden to come here to take the initiative to guard Chen Feng himself.

Then Chen Feng was very wisely pressed on the bench by Rivers after receiving two fouls.

The focus of the entire game was on the score battle between Pierce and James, especially during the summer vacation, the Little Emperor, who once made a high-profile announcement to lead the Cavaliers into the finals.

His performance was even eye-catching. Even Rondo sighed on the sidelines, "That guy is really strong!"

"Hey, Rajon, are you ignoring my existence when you evaluate others like this? My brother's upper limb lines are not perfect than him? Besides, that guy pouted a thick lips like Angelina Jolie. I had nothing to see. I kept holding it up before I ran out to find a stove to bake those two fat intestines."

Chen Feng was very upset after playing for a few minutes, but he saw the "Little Emperor" relied on the court to attack Szebiak's defense.

That guy didn't play in the preseason last time, and this time he seemed to be having fun and hit the inside of the Celtics. Although he came up in the second half, he had already scored twenty-one points.

Seeing that his opponent was acting wild under his nose like this, Chen Feng's personality was already very rational to be able to resist being scolded by not being on the sidelines. He really wanted to go up and give the little emperor a little awesome.

But Rivers didn't give him a chance. Looking at Rivers's eyes, it was obvious that he was warning Chen Feng, "You kid, it's better to cause less trouble for me now! Otherwise, I'll send you to NBDL!"

"The guy you're going to bake, someone said that if he had played NBA for fifteen years, he would probably make a billion dollars, or more. That's the difference between you and him now, do you know?"

Rondo despised Chen Feng once angrily. Rivers' plan to hide his eyes made Rondo, a guy who has always been calm, unable to control his urge to play, especially when he met his opponent.

"Believe me, Rajon, an outdated thing like the Emperor will always be overturned. If we can meet the Cavaliers in the playoffs this season, we will press him as the Emperor to the floor!"

Seeing Chen Feng's appearance, he didn't seem to be joking. Rondo was really looking forward to whether this bald guy would use his muscles to hit him hard when he met the "little emperor".

This level of competition is not a problem that Rondo needs to consider. A tough and muscular man like James should be left to a beast like Chen Feng to solve it. The scene will definitely be very hot.

But now this can only be a hypothesis. After Pierce led the team to win this game, the Celtics' preseason finally came to an end. The 55-5 results were not very good, but Rivers has used these warm-ups to finalize the team's basic lineup, which will be his team in the regular season.

Although Allenray and Pislogel fought for several games, they were unable to catch the Celtics bus due to their strength issues, and Grant was cut early.

After five games on the verge, Ratliff finally squeezed into Rivers' roster. Although Chen Feng's performance has already left a mark on the coaching staff's psychology, they still have to consider the stability of their performance.

An old fry like Ratliff who has been with him for several years can always adapt to the regular season atmosphere faster.

However, Gomez and Terfel were not on the regular list, so they could only stay on the injury list for the time being. It can be seen that Rivers is actually not satisfied with their abilities.

But now the possibility of the team continuing to trade is too small, so they have to make do with it. Anyway, Rivers still has the opportunity to switch some players before February, although the exchange may not be easy to use.

Rivers wanted to throw Ogvokandy on the injury list, but considering that this guy's height was useful, he weighed it again and again and again, and asked Terfer to temporarily draw circles in the corner.

In addition to the places where these marginal players need to be considered, Rivers has long been clear about the arrangements for other players, especially the starting lineup, which has basically been finalized.

Although Chen Feng and Rondo said they were not nervous, they were still a little nervous before the final list was finalized. After all, they were still newcomers, and whether they could play in the regular season depends on the head coach.

However, Chen Feng and Rondo were not clear. When Rivers finalized the team's roster, except for Pierce and Jefferson, Chen Feng and Rondo's names were actually the earliest confirmed by Rivers.

But he didn't want these two novices to be too proud, Rivers finally announced that these two first-year rookies were on the regular list.

Even though Chen Feng usually looked inappropriate, he didn't let go of his clenched fists until Rivers pronounced his name.

"Boy, your first NBA season is here, prepare to fight your life, otherwise your butt will stick to the bench. I think you shouldn't want to be a spectator guarding the water dispenser."

As an assistant coach, Thibodeau would say a few words of encouragement to those who were destined to leave and those who wanted to stay, but when it was Chen Feng's turn, it turned into a rare joke.

"I don't want to hang out with that guy Scala Brian every day. My current goal is the starting lineup. Hey, Al, you have to work harder and don't be squeezed out by me!"

Chen Feng's shout at Jefferson was filtered directly by the other party, and he also replied with a middle finger.

"Look, that guy is timid. He doesn't dare to look at me now. He is obviously afraid."

Chen Feng pointed at Jefferson with a contempt expression and said, "This move made Thibodeau find that he came to encourage this kid is a bit redundant. This guy's nerves are obviously twice as thick as ordinary rookies!"

Nervous? When the list was not confirmed, Chen Feng would be a little nervous, but now, he only had excitement, an excitement before the battle came, just like when he first challenged Hammond.

But now his opponent is no longer Hammond, but has been replaced by a group of stronger big guys.

Finally finalized the list of personnel, Rivers also began his final speech before the new season.

"Last year, our team's performance was very bad, oh, actually, I'm very conservative. I don't want to say that we played like a pool of shit last year, I can only say that the results were very bad. Sometimes when I go to a fast food restaurant to buy something, I'll be looked at by the salesperson for a long time with contempt. My son Austin doesn't even talk about his relationship with me at school, because he feels like my stupid father has messed up the Celtics, and you guys may not hear much less boos than me."

What Rivers said at first sounds a bit ridiculous, but the expressions of old players like Pierce seem a little awkward. It can be seen that they also blushed at the bad results of last season. Although everyone may have tried their best, they cannot change the shame brought by the thirty-three wins.

Although a novice like Chen Feng has not experienced the crushing defeat last season, he can also feel an unprecedented sense of depression from his teammates during training and preseason. He was not fully released until the moment he defeated the Raptors. Chen Feng could imagine how difficult it was last season.

Rivers paused for a moment. After observing the players' expressions, he asked Thibodeau to put the schedule of the new season on the blackboard, then pointed it and continued to speak.

"There are 82 games in the regular season. If all the playoffs are played, there will be 28 games in total from the first round of the playoffs to the finals. Of course, it seems that no team has been as unlucky as it has. If all of them are delayed to the seventh game, even the Terminator will be nervous."

Rivers' joke finally made the awkward atmosphere just now covered up.

"I'm just an assumption now. If all of them are to be fully played, we will play a total of 110 games. On November 2, that is the first game we have started in the new season. This is a schedule. I hope it can start from 1 to 110, and write about each opponent you have won!"

Rivers may not have the outstanding eloquence of Pat Riley, but the fat man's firm eyes now conveyed a goal to everyone, that is, he doesn't want to continue to repeat the aggrieved state of last season. This season will be them and the beginning of the freshman of the Celtics!

Enter the playoffs! Even the finals! This is not a burst of ambition, but a motivation to move forward!

"Use your hands to wash the failure! Let everyone start trembling for the Green Shirts again!"

It was not Yes that responded to Rivers, but a group of guys in green clothes roaring on their chests!

Let the shame stay in the past, and they will win glory with their hands in the new season!

Chen Feng was also pounding his chest hard, "This is my new season, I want everyone to remember my name!"

No one knew that the Green Shirts' flag had once again risen at the North Shore Garden Arena and they were back on the road.

On November 2, New Orleans Hornets, the first battle of the Green Shirts!

Chen Feng was waiting for the group of stinging wasps.

(Actually, I wanted to update a little more yesterday, but the result... I went to watch the CBA Finals and regretted it very much because I only saw the defending champion's performance without any grace. I have never supported Beijing. But last night, I was so disgusted with the face of a champion coach so much that I asked the team members to kick it. This is the command given by the head coach of the eight-year seven-champion team. Do you dare to be more shameless?)
Chapter completed!