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Everything is like yesterday.

From the sanitation at the entrance, to the gatekeeper, and even the caddy at the training hall, everything is still so familiar.

However, Tang Tian knows that he is no longer the head coach of the stadium and he is now a challenger.

The Thunder's training has attracted many reporters to visit.

What kind of changes will Tang Tian's entry into the Thunder bring to this team? Tang Tian's first return to Cleveland after leaving is a point worthy of their coverage.

When the training was over, there were four interviews, but more gathered around Tang Tian.

"Coach, how does it feel to be back in Cleveland?"

"Yes, it's amazing, as if I'm still coaching the Cavaliers."

"Then you will be tangled in the game tonight?"

"No, I know my current role. I am here to win the game."

"Are you worried about the audience tonight? They might boo you?"

"Maybe, but judging by the statue at the door, I don't think they will do that." Tang Tian said with a smile.

Unlike when James returned to Cleveland and said he hoped the fans could cheer him, Tang Tian gave a positive answer.

The fast loan stadium that night was full.

As the defending champion, there will be a ceremony of awarding the championship ring at the home opener. Fans will naturally not want to miss it, and the opponent is the team coached by former coach Tang Tian.

When Tang Tian appeared in the arena, he saw a lot of fans holding the "Welcome back, coach" sign. Cleveland fans are now most welcome to him.

Prior to the opening ceremony, the awarding ceremony of the championship ring was performed on site.

This is the third time for the Cavaliers. In the dynasty, Gilbert invested more in ring building. The whole ring is half the size of an egg, and the red diamond in the middle is the size of a pigeon egg.

The ring was awarded from the management level. After the award was given to President Burke, it was followed by Tang Tian.

The camera gave the Thunder halftime and Tang Tian came over with a smile.

This is a very subtle and strange feeling. The winning team is ringing the opponent's head coach.

But when Tang Tian appeared in the spotlight, there was a deafening cheer.

No matter what status Tang Tian is now, but this man took them to win the team's first championship and first dynasty, which is a fact that no one can erase.

Feeling the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene, Tang Tian waved.

As he expected in the pre-match interview, the difference between fans and James was cheers, not boos.

Walking to Gilbert, the two met with smiles. They did not tear their faces in the past.

Shake hands, hug, take the ring, kiss the ring.

As in the past two years, Tang Tian has retained these habits.

This is the sixth ring he took after entering the NBA, and he can no longer wear it with one hand.

The ring awarding ceremony ended, followed by the opening ceremony, and the two starters were introduced one after another.

On the Cavaliers side, Paul and Green are on the perimeter, Butler and Yi Jianlian are on the front, and Yao Ming is the center.

On the Thunder, Westbrook and Kidd are on the perimeter, Durant and Ibaka on the front, and Kwame Brown, the center.

After the starter, coaches from both sides were also introduced.

When Tang Tian was introduced at this time, there were many boos on the scene.

Tang Tian froze, then shook his head with a smile.

Cleveland fans can cheer for what he has done in the past, and boo for his current choice.

The opening ceremony was over. After a brief warm-up, the two sides made their debut and the game began immediately.

Yao Ming and Ibaka's jump ball.

Ibaka gained the opportunity for the Thunder to take the lead by bouncing.

Westbrook dribbled to the frontcourt to greet Ibaka's pick-and-roll.

In the first block, the Cavaliers chose the doubles directly.

Westbrook chose the ball directly, but he was not sure of the angle and passed directly out of bounds.

There was cheering at the scene.

Westbrook shook his head in annoyance. Even though Tang Tian had targeted training before the game, it really was different when he got to the game.

A reminder of Kidd's withdrawal.

In the Cavaliers' offense, Paul played a pick-and-roll with Yao Ming in the frontcourt.

Paul directly broke Brown's layup.

Brown was smart and kept holding Paul with his body.

However, Paul's response was faster, and a sudden stop turned and threw the ball into the basket.

The Cavaliers come first.

Reorganization of Westbrook's frontcourt.

At this time Ibaka took the initiative to raise the pick and roll, and Kidd called back directly.

Kidd's insight on the field is very strong. Pick and roll is like a button that triggers the Cavaliers' double team. He directly interrupted the button in advance.

Westbrook took the ball from the top of the circle, and Durant wanted to use a pick-and-roll.

However, with the successful experience of last year's finals, the Cavaliers' defense on the weak side was excellent. Butler and Yi Jianlian changed their defenses in a timely manner. Durant did not get a good chance of receiving the ball.

As a result, it took nearly ten seconds for the tactical movement, and I did not have a chance.

Westbrook saw that there was not much offensive time, and chose to eat Paul one-on-one.

Neither skill nor speed prevails, but Westbrook still manages to squeeze Paul.

Green on the weak side has already assisted in advance, and Paul also turned around to catch up, and the double-team was formed in the next second.

"Ball! Ball!" Just then, Kidd shouted from outside.

Westbrook was blocked, and he jumped and threw the ball back to Kidd.

Kidd received the ball, glanced at the basket, and rushed before Green returned to defense.

"Oh!"

Kidd's three-pointer went hollow.

Kidd's nickname is "Kee is not attacking". In the early days of his career, there are often scenes of being emptied outside the three-point line. Undead, but have a strong grasp of vacancies.

For the Cavaliers' offense, Paul rushed out of the basket after a pick-and-roll and encountered Ibaka's defense. Yi Jianlian scored and Yi Jianlian didn't make three points on the outside.

Brown closed the defensive rebound and Westbrook continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt.

Durant was entangled for a while and did not run out of position. Kidd directly signaled Westbrook to attack the ball ~ www.mtlnovel.com ~ Westbrook carried the explosive package and rushed in. Green wanted to go to the defense in advance. He made a gesture of reaching for the ball and pulled him back directly.

Waiting for the free throw line, Westbrook pulled out an iconic zombie.

Paul stopped suddenly and reached out to interfere.

"Oh!"

Westbrook shot straight up and down, sending the ball into the basket over the interference.

2 points and 1 assist. After experiencing the first mistake in the opening, Westbrook seemed to suddenly learn how to deal with double teams!

Tang Tian couldn't help but smile at this time.

Kidd's role on the field is still obvious, the Thunder's last sign of the summer is definitely over.

It does n’t matter if you do n’t handle the ball. Grandpa Ji teaches you how to play!