Fans don't quite understand why Coach Kruger insists on sending Horry out during the off rotation.

If it was Horry two or three years ago, his defense was strong enough to guard Raheem, and his offense was strong enough to respond to the ball and score three-pointers, there would be no problem in his performance.

But now, Horry, who is about to turn 36, has to defend but not defend, he has to make three-pointers but not three-pointers, and his passing skills are no longer the coquettish support that he averaged 4 assists per game in his peak period.

Horry has become the biggest "BUG" in the Hawks lineup. This BUG is not about how good he is, but that it has become a loophole for opponents to exploit!

The Cavaliers took the lead at the start!

After the Cavaliers scored, they retreated quickly inside, and the outside trio began to press the whole court!

In terms of forcing the opponent to make mistakes, the Cavaliers ranked first in the league after the All-Star Weekend!

Compared with the Hawks who sometimes look down on their opponents and become lax in defense, the Cavaliers have always maintained a very oppressive defense. Unlike the Hawks, they do not have the capital to look down on their opponents.

Liu Mang ran quickly and created a chance to catch the ball. After receiving David Lee's serve, he advanced towards the frontcourt under Larry Hughes's full-court press defense, narrowly missing an eight-second violation.

Push the ball across half court.

It’s not that I don’t want to pass it to other teammates in advance to pick up the rhythm, but that I don’t have the chance!

The Cavaliers' perimeter defense puts too much pressure on them. In the original time and space, the Cavaliers were able to beat the Wizards with Arenas, Caron Butler, and Antoine Jamison because of the new three musketeers.

Snow, Larry Hughes, and James' outside pressure defense are really good.

This time, the Cavaliers' perimeter trio became stronger defensively, and their defensive coordination was more targeted.

After Liu Mang arrived in the frontcourt, Larry Hughes quickly retreated to the three-point line to prevent Liu Mang from taking the opportunity to break through. From this position, Liu Mang could not stop him from rushing forward.

Liu Mang took a big step outside the top arc and saw Larry Hughes' small steps. As long as he forced the shot, Larry Hughes could pounce on him immediately.

Feeling the defensive pressure brought by Larry Hughes, Liu Mang did not choose to continue shooting. This guy's defense against the ball carrier was really good. Being able to win the best defensive team at the beginning of the century was not given casually.

Seeing such a huge gap, Liu Mang chose to speed up his breakthrough!

"Ding...the strongest first step is triggered, the host's speed is 5 within two seconds..."

Top defensive players are all confident in their own defense. Larry Hughes was confident that he could block Liu Mang when Liu Mang accelerated. But when Liu Mang's speed really picked up, Larry Hughes just posted on Liu Mang.

Mang, the entire breakthrough space has been occupied by Liu Mang!

Fortunately, James knew Liu Mang better. He immediately let go of Horry to cover up the defense, and very quickly. He completed the double-team very well, and together with Larry Hughes, Liu Mang was sandwiched on the right side of the free throw line.

side.

Liu Mang took off to meet James...

There was no room for the shot, and Horry was only found open in the air. Snow restricted Prince's poor movement very well, and Liu Mang passed the ball to Horry.

After landing, Liu Mang retreated immediately. The Cavaliers couldn't afford fast breaks. James and Larry Hughes could still do fast breaks, so it was necessary for the Hawks to retreat from the outside.

But just as Liu Mang ran to the center circle, crazy cheers rang out!

Liu Mang turned around and saw that Huo Li was spreading his hands with a look of helplessness in his eyes.

That look of virtue is exactly the same as the expression that killed the King in 2002!

Watching Big Z pick up the ball and exit out of bounds, Liu Mang knew that Horry had scored the first open three-pointer today!

Horry played 50 games this season, averaging 2.6 three-pointers per game. He threw a total of 130 three-pointers and made 29 three-pointers. His shooting rate was less than 25% and he had never passed the third.

He made the first shot, either because he played less time and didn’t take three-point shots, or he made four or five shots, and today he actually made the first shot in the game!

Regardless of whether it was a blind cat or not, Horry scored a three-pointer, and the fans at the scene were very happy!

Complaints are complaints, most fans are still looking forward to Horry's key ball ability. With such a key killer in the team, there are more options at critical moments. It is always a good thing for the Hawks. Do you need it?

Gaining is one thing, but having it is the most important thing, so fans are relatively tolerant of Horry. If someone with a hit rate of more than 20% dared to throw like that, he would have been sprayed to death, just because he is Horry.

It's normal for Horry not to score, but he's earned it if he does.

Liu Mang's action of returning to defense after passing the ball is usually ridiculed by fans and TV commentators, but this time, it seemed like "trust" in his teammates.

It was indeed trust. Liu Mang believed that Huo Li would never get in, but others looked very different.

The fans watching the game and the fans in front of the TV watching the American cable TV live broadcast across the United States looked at Liu Mang and Horry as if they were showing off together...

Offense and defense transition, the Cavaliers attack.

Horry's three-point hit was beyond the Cavaliers' expectations. They attacked so decisively because Horry was in very poor shape this year.

But it didn't matter if he scored, he couldn't defend well. James advanced to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Larry Hughes. Larry Hughes continued to single out Horry. Liu Mang quickly doubled up and Larry Hughes distributed the ball to the baseline.

Snow in the mid-range, Snow made a mid-range jump shot.

4 to 3, the Cavaliers still led by one point at the beginning.

Immediately after the Hawks attacked, Liu Mang rushed to the mid-range. This time, James did not dare to double attack immediately. Horry had just made a shot and had to let his hands cool for a while before he double attack.

Liu Mang burst into the mid-range. Because there were a bunch of people under the basket, he chose a pull-up jumper from the free throw line...

The starting feeling was a bit poor, and the habitual slow start after playing against a strong team appeared. Gooden guarded the rebounds well.

During the transition between offense and defense, the whole team was unable to counterattack. James received the ball and came on his own!

A dragon that fights back!

Prince did a good job of retreating and defending against James' layup in the first three steps. Liu Mang followed suit and jumped back, but James took two steps, jumped on the third step, and then came up with a backhand to lick the basket.

Shot and hit.

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Counting walking, James is probably the only one who can use this move.

Players in the league are used to this.

However, James's licking move to the basket is really amazing. James' skills are now recognized for only three points: good ball control, great breakthrough points, and this hand licking the basket. As long as he licks after entering the basket

The basket gave him space to shoot, and it seemed like he could put the ball in no matter what.

3 to 6!

Seeing James succeed in a layup, Liu Mang really had nothing to say about James' layup ability.

But think about it, if James couldn't even make a layup, he wouldn't be able to attract so many double-teams without a mid-range shot and a three-pointer.

The Cavaliers played a bit hard at the beginning!

Although James and his teammates did not have great expectations to defeat the Hawks, they worked hard and scored three consecutive goals in the opening game to beat the Hawks 6-3!

Coach Kruger was wandering in the sky and did not call a timeout. He left the game to the players on the field. The tactical structure has been laid out. It just depends on the performance of the players.

Liu Mang received the serve and continued to advance towards the frontcourt under the defense of Larry Hughes.

Larry Hughes's defense is still the same, focusing on three-point defense and defending breakthroughs if he can.

Liu Mang accelerated to the mid-range and made an emergency stop for a jump shot...

Still missed!

The fans at the scene were excited after Horry's three-pointer, but they couldn't help but let out "Oh..." in disappointment.

However, Liu Mang felt something was wrong when he took the shot this time. After landing, he rushed inside like an arrow and grabbed the rebound that he had thrown and hit the left inner edge of the basket on the right side of the three-second zone.

At this time, James, Larry Hughes and Gooden attacked together, and Liu Mang stepped up!

"Ding... Aerial Magician is triggered at level 5. The host can deceive opponents by jumping forward and retreating to deceive teammates..."

All three Cavaliers jumped towards Liu Mang, but Liu Mang threw the ball behind his head...

Horry desperately ran to the right sideline at a 45-degree angle to receive the ball. When he turned around, he could no longer control his body and flew out of bounds, but Horry directed the ball toward the basket in the air.

Pushed the ball toward the basket...

Just when the fans felt that Liu Mang's pass was too casual and would lead to mistakes, Horry's three-pointer fell into the basket!

Horry scored two three-pointers in a row!

6 to 6 draw!

The Cavaliers got off to a great start. Liu Mang made zero of his first two shots, but Horry received Liu Mang's ball twice and helped Liu Mang add two assists!

The Eagles players on the sidelines went crazy and stood up. Jason Terry leaned back against his teammates, as if you don't hold me back, I'm going to worry about Holli.

It’s incredible!

Speaking of which, these are just two open three-pointers. If Horry were two years younger and faster, he wouldn't have said that he almost missed the ball because he ran too fast and almost missed the ball when he received Liu Mang's pass.

It looks like two very good passes. If it were replaced by Korver or McGrady, it would be normal for both goals to go in. Even if it was replaced by a more ordinary three-pointer, it would be normal for them to go in.

But this is Hori!

That cheater who practiced a hundred three-point strike postures in Los Angeles!

After scoring the goal, Horry got up and retreated as if nothing had happened. He retreated as if he had done nothing. He was showing off his strength!

It's time for the Cavaliers to attack again. The Cavaliers had a really good start today. James received the ball, one step away from the three-point line, and made a three-pointer.

James feels really good today!

But then, Horry, who used David Lee's off-ball pick-and-roll to receive Liu Mang's pass, faced Gooden, who was switching defense, and hit another three-pointer!

9 to 9 tie!

The Cavaliers made four consecutive starts, but the Eagles still did not fall behind!
Chapter completed!