Public opinion is not very optimistic about the Bobcats at the beginning of the season, and their opponents are not very strong even at the beginning of the season.

One of the reasons is that Li Ke and Hua's second son are absent. Experts believe that what is more important is that the lineup of Bobcats this season is quite top-heavy.

Bill Simmons is the representative of this group of experts, simply put:

"Even if you have a training camp contract, Brian Zobeck who has not yet been confirmed, the Bobcats have only five inside players in total, including Antoine Jamison, who plays in a way that is not on the outside."

"Send Kenyon Martin away and let Itan Thomas and Ryan Hollins leave the team freely. The Bobcats' originally tough inside line has become very weak at this moment."

"I really can't imagine how the Bobcats can withstand the impact of Dwight Howard, Chris Bosh, Paul Gasol and other All-Star inside players, if the center position is only DeAndre Jordan and Kwame Brown, and the pure power forward is Tagibson..."

Bill Simmons is pure and not optimistic about the Bobcats, but there are experts who are still optimistic about the Bobcats being the second most powerful team in the East after the Cavaliers. "The problem of top-heavyness should not be a problem when Sheldon returns."

This statement is not unfounded. If Li Ke returns, the Bobcats can play first, senior and junior. It is indeed not a problem to be heavy in the head and feet.

Therefore, most experts are not optimistic about it, they are just Bobcats at the beginning of the season.

In the opening game of the regular season, Li Ke sat in the private room at Time Warner Center, and Lao Qiao next to him was not optimistic about his team.

He was very straightforward: "A rookie who averaged 17 points per game in the rookie season, plus a veteran who averaged 18 points per game in the last season but was in a super lottery team, plus a bunch of young people who are still young... If they can get a winning rate of nearly 50% in the first 18 games of the season, it would be enough to surprise me."

Li Ke shook his head. Although he didn't really think about this lynx without him, his winning rate was nearly 50%. Should it be fine, right?

The Bobcats' opener opponent is the Washington Wizards, an opponent who is not only not strong but even weak.

Although it is weak, it cannot be underestimated, because they have the top pick John Wall, the nerve knife Nick Young, and Mr. Rashad Lewis, who just transferred from the magic of Xia Tian.

If this group of people exploded at the same time, the bobcat without Li Ke would definitely not be able to withstand it.

But soon, the game started and the performance of the teammates gave everyone an unexpected surprise.

"Stephen Curry, quickly missed the ball, threw away John Wall, and the ball was shot from outside the three-point line, and the ball went in!"

"The opening game was a three-pointer, and the Bobcats started very well."

Time Warner Center cheered wildly, and Li Ke in the stands clapped excitedly. As far as this ball is concerned, he seemed to have seen Curry at the peak.

Old Qiao also clapped his hands, but he was not as excited as Li Ke.

Just a three-pointer, the God of Basketball is not so fussy.

In the subsequent game, the Bobcats played an offense with Stephen Jackson as the axe, Curry, Jamison and Wesley Matthews knocked off their opponents without the ball, and shot as soon as they catch the ball.

The efficiency is considerable and smooth. Basically, each attack is three passes and two, and you will definitely take action.

The rapid offense also led to the defense. The lineup of nearly one- and four-small teams looked like they were unlimitedly replaced by five-small teams.

"This attack is OK!"

"Compared with last season, this offense is too smooth."

"Doug still has something, but why didn't we play like that last season?"

Lao Qiao sighed a series of times, and finally suddenly thought of last season.

He seems to think that if the Bobcats could play like this last season, the championship would be a chance.

Li Ke shook his head. It was impossible for Bobcats to play basketball like now because there was one more him.

"Because I'm here."

"you?"

Old Qiao asked a little, "Isn't your ball bad?"

"Of course, my ball-free is not bad, but compared to my ball-holding, my ball-free is bad."

This is a difficult statement, and the explanation is that it is a little straightforward.

Li Ke's off-ball is indeed not bad, but last season, his mid-range shot and three-pointers were only b. If he played without the ball, a big attacking weapon with the ball end would be gone.

But if you don't play without the ball, Li Ke, who needs to have the ball in his hand, will destroy this style of playing without the ball as long as he is present.

However, this season, it is not a big problem to let Li Ke play without the ball, because he has S-level self-created mid-range shots, and he can barely integrate into this off-ball style.

The joint training in the pre-season training camp, Wuqiuke's performance is no worse than that of Jiqiuke, which also proves that:

The mid-range shot at level s and a three-pointer at level b is enough to perform like a big offensive killer without the ball.

This is mainly the era, and it is still considered an era ruled by China Investment Corporation.

When the three-pointers start to dominate the NBA, the three-pointers at the B-level are probably not enough.

The opening game went smoothly. Curry, who was out of the ball, threw 6 three-pointers, scored 27 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, with perfect data.

In addition, Stephen Jackson, who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in his debut, and Jamison, who scored 20 points and 8 rebounds.

The three scored 66 points together, and the Bobcats easily defeated the Wizards and achieved a good start to the season.

"It's a bit like a little three giants, but considering that the opponent is a Wizard, the value of this victory is a little less. What is Wu Ke's lynx like? It's still an unknown number..."

...

After the opening game, on Halloween Eve, the Bobcats went to the away game and played a Pacers.

This time, the opponent is a higher level than the Wizards.

Peak Granger, coupled with Roy Hibert's growth, and a summer deal brought Paul's substitute Darren Collison from the Hornets, and then rookie Paul George.

The Pacers in the new season should be considered one of the teams on the edge of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Judging from the process of the game, the Bobcats played much more intensely than the opening game.

The score difference was tied at the half-time, and the score difference at the end of the three quarters was only 3 points.

In the fourth quarter, when the main players of both teams were unsustainable, Rivers suddenly made a substitution:

The rookie Lance Stephenson, who was on the bench in the first game, replaced Jordan Jr.

Then use Tucker to top the fifth position, Jamison to the fourth position, Matthews to the third position, and the junior brother from the outside to join Curry.

Suddenly, the fifth little boy suddenly whirlwind caught the Pacer off guard.

If you want to talk about the fifth primary school, the Bobcats succeeded several times in the Eastern Conference Final last year, which was quite amazing and attracted a lot of attention and imitation.

But there are too many key elements of the five juniors and the requirements for players are very strict.

Not all coaches have the ability to improve this style of play, and not all teams can imitate this style of play.

This led to not many teams that value the five-small playing style after the start of the 2010-11 season.

The Pacers' academic veteran coach Jim O'Brien is obviously also in the ranks of disregard.

In the fourth quarter, there was a five-small rush, which directly confused Jim O'Brien and his team.

After the score was opened, the Bobcats narrowly and narrowly won another victory.

Curry had a poor touch and only scored 19 points, Captain Jack made 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, and Jamison scored the Bobcats' highest 25 points.

After all, this is a victory for the three big players.

But Matthews, junior brother, Xiao Mo and Tucker scored in double digits, which added a touch of the victory to the whole nation.

...

After staggering Halloween, time has reached November.

The Bobcats faced the Bucks who made the playoffs last year. Everyone thought that the Bobcats' first loss in the season would come at this time...

The bobcat was upset!

Although Curry was locked by Tony Allen, Wesley Matthews was not ruthless to Jennings.

The main controls on both sides are a little lost, but in comparison, the Bobcats have better overall defense.

This led to the only normal performance on the Bucks offensive end was Carlos Delfino, who scored the Bucks' highest 23 points.

But facing Curry, who still scored 17 points despite the iron-smash, continued to output 22 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and Jamison, who had 18 points, 6 rebounds.

And Matthews, Du Lao, Jordan Jr. and Mo Xiao who scored in double digits again.

The Bucks still lost the ball, losing to the Bobcats who scored in double digits by seven players.

After the game, the public opinion, which was slapped in the face, began to whine the bobcats, and urgently raised their evaluation of the bobcats.

Espn expert Tom Haberstro even believed: "Once Sheldon returns, the Bobcats have the power to fight against the Big Three Knights!"

As the person involved, Li Ke did not comment on this view. He just finished watching this game and his evaluation of this group of Wuke Bobcats immediately improved.

"I suddenly felt that even without me, the team could still get at least the top four in the Eastern Conference."

The winning rate of at least 60% in the Eastern Conference is higher.

This is far beyond what Lao Qiao said at the time of winning rate of nearly 50%.

Hearing Li Ke’s words, Lao Qiao frowned. Unlike Li Ke, he still dared not increase his expectations for the team.

Why did Li Ke dare? Because he already figured out the reasons for the Bobcats' winning streak in the third grade of the season.

Captain Curry Jack Jamison's three big players just provide the offensive firepower necessary to win, and the reason why the Bobcats swept the Wizards, Pacers and Bucks is-

The Bobcats have excellent overall defense, and Rivers' discovery and use of role players.

Needless to say, the overall defense has nothing to do with the five small lineups, but it is not completely unrelated.

It has nothing to do with the fifth small group. Since the third game, Jordan Jr. has been a very critical part of guarding the basket.

Without Jordan's height and hardness, relying solely on the five smalls, the Bobcat may still be defeated, after all, Li Ke and Hua's second child are missing.

But what is related to the fifth small, except Jordan, the peripheral defense is brainless to switch to pick-and-roll. The game is very simple but very efficient.

Such a simple defense is naturally derived from the five-small play.

In the defense of three games, the Bobcats guaranteed their lower limit.

The discovery and use of role players mainly refers to Matthews, junior brother and Xiao Mo.

Matthews replaced Li Ke's role in defensive end. His junior brother came on the bench twice and also played the role of a surprise player.

There is also Xiao Mo, who averaged 14.3 points per game in three battles, which is basically the level of the Bobcats' best sixth man.

This makes me yell the word Rivers. In the later generations, this guy was very unstable in leading a strong team and was reversed in various ways.

But leading a team that is neither up nor down can always bring flowers.

The Bobcats at the beginning of the season proved this.

The three big players have stable output, and all role players can stand up, plus the defense that guarantees the lower limit...

Unless you encounter a top-level team, the Bobcats' record will never be bad.

"It feels like the Civilian Eagles won the first place in the East later. It looks like the lineup is not very good, but it is just combat-ready."

...

After three consecutive victories, the Bobcats returned to their home court and another unsurprising victory, defeating the Raptors and ushering in a four-game winning streak.

Then he embarked on a wave of battles with guests, first against Paul's return.

After a strong battle, he lost to his opponent by 5 points and finally lost.

After the battle against the Grizzlies, public opinion rarely favored the Bobcat.

As a result, the Bobcat lost again...

"Is this back to normal?"

Old Qiao shook his head, with an expression that was indeed like this.

He seems to have determined that the Bobcats can win in a row at the beginning of the season because the three big players and character players are out of stock.

Li Ke looked at Gasol and Randolph in the Grizzlies' inside, Conley in the point guard position, and only one teacher Tony's Grizzlies were missing. Isn't it normal to win the Bobcats?

Li Ke even believes that even if he returns, he cannot say that he will win the Grizzlies this season.

He told Lao Qiao: "It's normal to lose to the Grizzlies. In terms of strength alone, the Grizzlies this season are still above the Hornets..."

"Still above the wasps?"

Lao Qiao shook his head, not very convinced Li Ke's judgment.

Just the grizzly bear in front of me, a group of rookies (Little Gary Guy Mayo) and a data brush (Randolf), is still above the Hornets with Paul Davidsi?

Who are you trying to bluff???

After two consecutive losses, public opinion's evaluation of Wuke Bobcat continued again.

This is a fixed routine of winning, beating, losing, and belittlement.

On November 8, in the last game of the away game, Curry broke out and scored 8 three-pointers, scoring the next season's high of 33 points, leading the team to defeat the Suns, who were originally thought to be giving the Bobcats three consecutive losses.

Public opinion was slapped in the face with a snap.

Then he returned to home court, fought against the Raptors and Wizards, and after three consecutive victories, he defeated the Jazz in a surprising upset.

This is another four consecutive wins...

...

"The eleven games are over now, and there are seven more games left, and we will come back."

In the 11th game, there is no suspense to win against the Timberwolves at home.

Li Ke looked at the data of the first ten games-

"8 wins and 2 losses, plus 9 wins and 2 losses in this game, far exceeds expectations. Not counting this game, Stephen averaged 23.8 points, 7.6 assists and 2.0 steals per game, and made obvious progress."

In this five-game winning streak, Lao Qiao also believed Li Ke's judgment a little, and he smiled and said:

"In addition to Stephen Jackson, who averaged 18.5 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 10 games, wait for you to come back, this year we are a well-deserved favorite to compete for the championship."

Hearing the popularity of the championship, Li Ke shook his head: "There are the three shameless Cavaliers who are so shameless, and the competition for the championship is so popular?"

Old Qiao said, "Cavs? From the beginning of the season, they are just like this. They are not as good as us without you, nor as good as the Bulls..."

Through Lao Qiao's words, Li Ke also thought of the Cavaliers' performance at the beginning of the season. It was indeed very bad and was completely inferior to expectations.

If people's evaluation of the Cavaliers before the start of the season is that the Big Three are outstanding, and the role players are not very good, but they are not important.

So now, people's evaluation of the Cavaliers is - the Big Three? Two real giants and one pseudo giant, and there are also a group of character players who have been tricked.

That's right, the Polar Giants are still fake (wither). The entire Cavaliers' role players perform pretty well, only Daniel Gibson, Eddie House and Valaijo.

The wings were completely unavailable, and there were no substitutes in the interior. In the 13 games at the beginning of the season, the Cavaliers only scored 8 wins and 5 losses, which was not as good as the Bobcats without Li Ke and the Bulls who rose strongly.

"By the way, have you calculated the schedule? After playing the remaining 7 games, the opponent will be the Cavaliers when you come back."

"Knight? Is that?"
Chapter completed!