James and Big Z scored consecutively and finally brought the score back.

In the first game of the new season, no one wants to lose.

What's more, it's still in this kind of game that is broadcast live across the United States.

In fact, James has always aimed to reach the playoffs. Last season, the Cavaliers were only one win away from the playoffs.

To put it bluntly, the Cavaliers do have a chance to make the playoffs.

If you work harder this year, maybe you can make it happen?

Therefore, James will not let any victory slip away from Cleveland easily.

At this time, all Cavaliers fans were cheering for the performance of Mousse and Big Z just now.

So when Wayne took off his training clothes and came on the court, the fans didn't react much.

In Cleveland, James is the most popular athlete, so the Final Four MOP doesn't work here.

But far away in China, the fans are in a different state.

Seeing Wayne finally play in an official NBA game, all the fans were glued to the TV.

"Hey, Wayne is here! Yes, in this anxious moment, Wayne should be sent in to make some changes. Let's see if Wayne's previous outstanding performance can be continued!"

Director Zhang was very happy. Without Wayne, who would be watching this game!

During this period, NBA jerseys were still loose-fitting.

With the tight-fitting jerseys of the future, it feels like every player can fill up the jersey.

But now this jersey makes Wayne look even thinner.

Cavaliers coach Paul Silas saw Wayne playing and immediately told Gooden: "Don't let him start shooting easily."

Just like that, without any other special arrangements.

Silas certainly knows that Wayne is the MOP of the Final Four, and he also knows that he performed well in the summer league and preseason.

But now, what he mainly has to think about is how to clamp down on Artest and how to open up the Pacers' solid defense.

Containing Wayne is not that high a priority.

After Wayne came on the court, he took a deep breath and adjusted himself.

Although it is his first time playing in an official NBA game, Wayne feels he is getting used to it quite well.

After all, when I was playing in the NCAA, the lineup was no smaller than this.

The game restarts and the Pacers attack.

Now that O'Hare is gone, Drew Gooden finally breathes a sigh of relief.

As for this rookie, he is only the 12th overall pick. No matter how good he is, he won't lose his face, right?

Sure enough, the Pacers quickly handed the ball to Artest in this attack. Without O'Brien, Artest was undoubtedly the team's first choice.

James lowered his center of gravity, frowned, and prepared to continue fighting with Artest. But Artest did not break through directly, but waved to Wayne to set up a cover for him.

Wayne skillfully ran to Artest's side. Wayne had practiced this pick-and-roll tactic countless times in the past month.

After Wayne's "wall" was built, Artest immediately accelerated!

You Zhan wanted to bypass Wayne and pursue Artest, but Wayne secretly squeezed You Zhan hard, slowing down his pursuit.

This is actually an illegal cover.

But as long as the referee can't see it, it's not illegal!

"Wardfa!" Young Zhan glanced at Wayne in surprise. This guy has just played his first game and he already knows these "ultimate secrets"?

Wayne put on a nonchalant expression, as if he had done nothing just now.

While whistling, he stepped back from the three-point line to help Artest open up space.

Wayne also wants to learn well, but there is no way. Among these teammates, he can learn nothing but bad ones!

One moment Artest is teaching an elbow kick, and the next moment O'Brien is teaching an illegal screen. Can you blame Wayne?

James was unable to catch up with Artest immediately because of Wayne's "nonchalant" squeeze.

Therefore, Drew Gooden had to switch to defend in front of Artest.

Gooden was heartbroken.

He also said that after Xiao Ou came off the court, he could relax for a while, but now he faced Artest again.

Don’t you want to take a breather? Where is my rookie?

Bring over my rookie!

Gooden's defensive ability can only be regarded as average. Artest directly carried Gooden and rushed in.

And because of the changes in HC rules this season, Gooden didn't dare to attack Artest. He waited until Artest was already in the three-second zone before he dared to help him with his hand.

But it was too late, and in the end Gooden could only watch as Artest slid past him with faster steps.

The most important thing is... he has already seen Artest showing his iron elbow, so he quickly gets out of the way...

Just like that, Artest took advantage of the screen and successfully broke through Gooden to complete the layup.

The Pacers continue to lead!

"Wayne's cover on this ball is crucial. He and Artest cooperate very well. Now as a new player, Wayne's ability to integrate into the team system is the most critical."

Coach Zhang was so hyped that Wayne didn't even touch the ball in that attack just now.

After Artest scored, everyone around him immediately stayed away.

Then the next second, this guy waved his elbows and beat his chest crazily, looking like he was going to kill someone to add to the fun.

Well, it seems that Harden was still too young at that time and he dared to pass by Artest.

Seeing Artest score, Carlisle nodded approvingly.

The pick-and-roll between Wayne and Artest seems like it might be used as a regular scoring routine.

After the Cavaliers attacked, Big Z pulled Foster away from the mid-range, and Young James beat Artest!

The two people's click was a fierce muscle collision. This kind of breakthrough method will almost become extinct in the future.

After a year of growth, You Zhan's body is now as good as Artest's.

Therefore, he successfully forced his way into the penalty area and prepared to continue attacking the frame.

Even if the ball doesn't go in, it can still cause damage and continue to shoot free throws like just now.

However, this time when Xiao Zhan broke into the three-second zone, he found that the basket was black.

Wayne, who is tall and long-armed, has already defended and returned to the basket!

"So fast." Mousse curled his lips. When he just broke through, he clearly saw that Wayne was still beside Gooden.

In the blink of an eye, Wayne was at the basket.

In the dual defense of Wayne and Artest, even the chosen one would have a hard time forcing a score.

So, Mous glanced at Gooden, who was freed by Wayne, and made a temporary decision to pass the ball out.

Gooden doesn't like to shoot three-pointers. To be precise, there are not many power forwards who like or are allowed to shoot three-pointers.

Therefore, he stands one step inside the three-point line.

After receiving the basketball, Gooden decisively chose to take action.

Finally comes work!

When you are with a big boss, you don't often get this kind of opportunity, so you must seize it.

But Gooden was just about to take the shot when he found the No. 99 rookie appearing in front of him again.

Wayne's defense was so fast that he could quickly retreat after covering the inside, which once defeated James and Gooden.

Gooden is not the kind of player who can assist his teammates in the air. Now he only has two options.

Either force the pass and turn it over, or force the shot and try your luck.

Gooden naturally chose the latter.

But Wayne's defensive height was too scary. Under his interference, Gooden was not only unable to aim, but also unable to control his shooting hand.

The basketball flew straight towards the basket, drew a beautiful arc... and fell directly out of bounds.

"Wayne defended Gooden with three no-sticks. His advantage in height is something that not everyone can challenge."

Gooden saw the basketball fall directly out of bounds. He was stunned for a second, then frowned and moved his shoulders, pretending that an old injury recurred and he failed to shoot well.

"Oops, my shoulder hurts a little."

However...his shoulder is not injured at all, and Cleveland fans know that.

This is called being afraid that you are not embarrassed enough, so you have to add some ingredients to make yourself even more embarrassed.

The speed shown by Wayne in assisting defense made Paul Silas very worried.
To be continued...