As the victor, the Suns take this game so seriously, let alone the Cavaliers, who lost and want revenge.

Before this game, the Cavaliers also stepped up an extra training session.

After entering January, the Cavaliers seldom conduct additional training. After all, the schedule is almost halfway through, and the following period is a period of exhaustion that every team will encounter.

Judging from the statistical results, most teams' injuries occurred during this period.

At the same time, because the team has almost finished the training during this period, there is no need for any additional training.

But before this game, the Cavaliers conducted additional training.

This shows how much the Cavaliers attach great importance to this game.

In other words... how much does LeBron James value this game?

It can be seen not only from this aspect, but also from what LeBron James said during the interview before the game.

LeBron James only had four words about this game before the game: "We are going to win!"

But these four words are very powerful!

The determination in his eyes to win the game was not concealed at all.

Looking at his posture, LeBron James almost treated this game as if he was playing in the finals!

Of course, I really don’t blame LeBron James for having such an idea. In fact, after the Cavaliers completed the deal that made most fans complain in January, they did not show a dominant posture. Instead, they lost to each other one after another.

The Suns and Lakers are two potential opponents in the finals.

Public opinion has begun to regard them as a joke.

This immediately filled LeBron James with a sense of urgency.

He knows very well that if he loses to the Suns again in this game, the outside world's evaluation of them will definitely decline again, and even his public opinion evaluation will be affected.

After all, the Cavaliers this season can be said to be armed to the teeth. In the eyes of everyone, such a lineup is heading for the championship. If you cannot win the championship, no matter how strong your core players are and how luxurious your statistics are,

It will inevitably be questioned.

Furthermore, this is already the 7th season. Even if you follow Jordan's example, you should win the championship!

And if you want to win the championship, you must win this game.

Otherwise, if I meet them in the playoffs with the result of being swept by the Suns, I'm afraid I will be suppressed psychologically before I even start...

All in all, I have to win this game!

The Cavaliers are ready to go, sharpening their swords, waiting for the Suns to arrive.

The high energy of everyone on the Suns team when they entered the Cavaliers' home court also showed that they were fully prepared.

The huge boos at the scene did not affect the warm-up of these guys at all. It can be seen from the state of their warm-up that these guys have entered their state.

They were obviously well prepared for this game!

LeBron James came out to huge cheers from the audience. After his appearance, he did not interact with the audience, but went directly into the warm-up.

This attitude is like "I only have basketball in my eyes"...

O'Neal, on the other hand, came over to say hello to Lin Ri and everyone in the Suns. The last time he went back, he received enough respect, and this respect made him have a good impression of the Suns.

He wants to continue this relationship.

The fans at the scene were not dissatisfied because he ran to greet his opponent.

Although O'Neal has only been with the Cavaliers for more than half a season, he has already been recognized by Cavaliers fans. His going to greet his opponents will not affect their opinion of O'Neal at all.

After all, he is a cute "big shark"!

To put it bluntly, Shaquille O'Neal has been in the league for so many years, and his popularity is recognized by the league. From the Magic to the current Cavaliers, the love he has received far outweighs the hate.

This is probably why Shaquille O'Neal's emotional intelligence is often mentioned by reporters!

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The game officially started soon.

Lin Ri won the jump ball with Big Z.

Big Z is indeed old.

The height of the jump is really almost as high as a can.

This means that although he is tall enough, he still cannot have any impact on Lin Ri.

Lin Ri gave the ball to Steve Nash.

As usual, the Suns picked up speed from the start.

However, the Cavaliers obviously did not forget Lin Ri's shooting performance from the high post in the last game, so this time, they took strict precautions near the high post.

Lin Ri didn't notice at first that the defensive focus of these guys was on him. According to his initial thoughts, he should be able to complete the shot directly.

But when he actually received the ball, he discovered that the opponent's defense was in a high position as soon as he came up.

To put it simply, I came here for him.

Are you so afraid of my shooting?

Lin Ri felt a little embarrassed.

You must know that most people in this league say that Lin Ridu's dunking ability is really great, and his shooting ability is subconsciously ignored.

Just like every dunker wants to prove that he has a good shooting ability, Lin Ri also has this idea.

However, unlike others who shoot to prove their shooting, Lin Ri never deliberately shoots. When he chooses to shoot, he only chooses to shoot when he thinks the chance of shooting is better than the chance of attacking the basket.

Just like that game against the Cavaliers for the first time this season...

Lin Ri chose to shoot from the beginning of that game.

Because the Cavaliers' interior is too crowded.

If Lin Ri just rushes in, the chances are not great1!

Under such circumstances, Lin Ri decisively gave up attacking the basket.

Instead, he chose to frequently catch the ball in the mid-range and conduct shooting attacks.

The results also proved that what he did was very correct... In that game, the Cavaliers did not react at first, allowing him to complete a lot of easy shots. Later, even if they reacted, Lin Ri, who was already in form at that time, could not

Completed a lot of shots one after another.

A large part of the reason why the Cavaliers lost so miserably in their first game against the Suns was because they failed to defend Lin Ri's shooting.

Originally, Lin Ri thought that this game would be the same as the previous game. He would open the situation with a mid-range shot. Because the Cavaliers' coaching staff may not find that his shot is that tricky...

Lin Ri thinks so.

This is also the outside world's consistent view of him.

But what he didn't expect was that the Cavaliers coaching staff actually noticed his shooting ability and took strict precautions from the beginning.

This accident prevented Lin Ri from successfully taking action.

However, his reaction was very quick. After receiving the ball, he immediately threw the ball towards Ariza on the outside.

The "Rattlesnake" took the ball and threw the ball directly with very consistent movements.

"Whoa!"

The ball goes straight in!

The Suns' first attack started with a 3-pointer.

The audience at the scene suddenly had more solemn expressions.

They couldn't help but show such expressions.

This is the Suns. If they are allowed to shoot like this, what's the point?

Especially this is a three-pointer!

In a league that is gradually beginning to pay attention to three-pointers, the Suns are precisely the team with the most powerful three-pointers.

So far this season, many teams have been defeated by the Suns with three-pointers!

For example, in the game against the Wizards before playing the Cavaliers, the entire Suns team made 19 three-pointers.

That three-point shot... was like a heavy rain!

It was also because the Suns performed so well from beyond the three-point line in the last game that Cavaliers fans were so worried after Ariza hit the three-pointer.

Don’t carry over the feeling from the last game to this game!

If the Suns are allowed to score 19 three-pointers in this game, then the Cavaliers will probably be in doubt again...

Fortunately, LeBron James hit a three-pointer from the top of the arc in the next attack, causing another huge cheer to burst out from the crowd.

Hit a three-pointer at the start!

This is not how LeBron James scores goals.

But since the goal was scored, there is only one reason: LeBron James was in very good condition tonight, and his condition improved immediately from the beginning of the game.
To be continued...