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Some people think that Yang Rui doesn't pay attention to his words and can easily offend others. Yang Rui doesn't take it to heart and doesn't intend to change. Unless it is a coach like Van Gundy who has worked with him before, he will save some face and is not polite to many veterans in the league.

What are you being polite about? Iverson once said, "I don't have to respect or fear anyone!"

Yang Rui believes that no matter basketball, football or rugby, in the competitive sports circle, especially the coaching circle, colleagues are enemies. If you smile playfully and obey your competitors, the other party will like you. They will only look down upon you and then happily trample you under their feet.

How can a competitive match be without competition?

On January 6, the Raptors' game against the Kings was a coaching battle.

In Yang Rui's previous life, there was a team that had mercury-laden territory and a suffocating offensive style from 2001 to 2002 that made fans unforgettable. That was the Kings!

The Kings' offense is also very strong this season. Chris Webber and Divac have maximized their inside support under Adelman. "White Chocolate" Jason Williams has made extremely flashy passes. Peja Stock Kovic's shooting is accurate. They let fans feel the charm and style of basketball!

The essence of Princeton does not rely on top scoring ability, but puts organizational ability first, relying on the whole team to share the ball and play simple basketball, create mismatched offensive opportunities, tear apart the opponent's defense, and conquer with exquisite passes. audience.

Now, Adelman is greatly stimulated because he was defeated by Yang Rui. The Kings have not received enough attention. Even if they play well in a certain game, the media will only comment that "they are a weakened version of the Raptors."

As a coach born in 1946, Princeton has long been a label for Adelman. He especially wants to defeat the Raptors and prove that King Princeton is the orthodox player.

It's a pity that no matter how hard the Kings players run the game, this Kings really can't beat the Raptors. They lost without any suspense 89 to 110, and they lost because of their talent.

Stojakovic is only a second-year rookie;

Average athletic ability; Divac is a floor center who moves too slowly, and both of them have weaknesses on the defensive end.

The Kings only have one top scorer in Webber, which is obviously not enough. Whether holding the ball in singles or catching and shooting from the outside, the Kings are inferior to the Raptors.

Point guard "White Chocolate" Williams was at a disadvantage against Christie. He made 2 of 11 shots from the field, 1 of 7 three-pointers, and only had 5 points and 4 assists.

Kings shooting guard Nick Anderson performed even worse against Tracy McGrady, shooting 1 of 7 from the field, no free throws, no assists, and only 2 points and 4 rebounds.

The Kings' bench depth is even worse than that of the Raptors. Jon Barry has excellent shooting and average offensive ability with the ball. If you want to become a super strong team, an excellent sixth man is essential. They have to lie dormant for two years before the "bench bandits" appear.

In back-to-back games, the Raptors defeated the Hawks 1o9-95 away from home.

Yang Rui arranged an alternative "touching porcelain" tactic. No matter whether it was a strong attack inside or a breakthrough outside, there were more fake moves. As long as he faced Mutombo, he would hit him and try to find fouls.

In Yang Rui's previous life, many teams dealt with Yao Ming like this when playing against the Rockets. Once Yao Ming was troubled by fouls, the Rockets' ability to protect the frame would become worse.

Mutombo is a well-known shot-blocking leader in the league. He likes to give his opponents a hot pot and then wag his fingers to pretend to be 13. This time he failed to pretend and ended up with 6 fouls.

Without Mutombo, the Hawks could not stop the impact of the Raptors Trident inside. Although the three of them scored 2o+, they were still defeated.

On January 9, the Raptors once again played a high score, defeating the underdog Grizzlies at home 135-1o7.

The Grizzlies mainly play the trident of Mike Bibby, Baron Davis, and Raheem. The statistics of the three are not bad, but the level of the role players is too low, and the record is still at the bottom.

The Grizzlies management has been very busy recently. Owner Michael Heisley has appealed to the NBA and proposed a home relocation plan, waiting for the president's approval.

In addition, the manager began to seek trades. Davis and Bibby must go one by one. Both of them can only play point guard, leaving Davis as a substitute to influence the training. At the same time, the positions overlap.

With 32 wins and 1 loss, fans all over the world felt that the Raptors were going to heaven.

On January 11, the Raptors played a terrible game. The whole team was lost and went crazy, losing to the Wizards 1o4 to 117.

Everyone in the Raptors didn't take the Wizards seriously at all. As a result, the Wizards, who had only won 11 games, went crazy this time, with seven players on the team scoring in double figures. The Raptors also had five players score in double figures, with Carter the highest scoring only 19 points.

Back-to-back, the Raptors lost to the Bucks 1o4 to 1o7, suffering their second consecutive defeat this season. Many players were in sluggish form. O'Neal Jr. made 4 of 14 shots and McGrady made 1 of 11 shots.

Other teams have gradually found ways to deal with the Raptors. They must recover quickly and focus on single defense. When attacking, they must fight positionally to reduce the number of rounds and ensure the success rate.

Once the position is lost, the Raptors stars will be affected if they can't find the touch. Even Curry and Hornacek cannot guarantee accuracy in every game.

The Bucks began to rise this season. Cassell, Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Tim Thomas gave the team strong offensive firepower.

Back at home, Yang Rui increased his training, focusing on running with air cuts. In order to ensure defensive intensity, he asked Boykins to be a marginal player and give Curry and Hornacek more playing time.

The two veterans can attract defense on the offensive end and ensure three-point firepower.

The Raptors have lost two games this month, and some people are beginning to see their lack of stamina, touting that the Bulls' record of 72 wins cannot be broken.

On the 14th, the Raptors played against the Bucks again, and Carter exploded. He made 20 of 32 shots, 3 of 3 three-pointers, and 4 of 4 free throws. He scored 47 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks.

The Raptors made an adjustment on the defensive end, allowing Christie to defend Cassell and McGrady to defend Ray Allen. This move paid off. Cassell, who scored 26 points in the game, only scored 12 points this time.

Ray Allen mainly plays without the ball most of the time, often covering the inside without the ball, and McGrady's height is not lost after switching defenses.

Relying on Tim Thomas' 22 points and "Big Dog" Robinson's 37 points, the Bucks fought tenaciously to maintain a tie until the last minute. Carter hit a key three-pointer. Afterwards, the Bucks failed to attack and adopted foul tactics. Hornacek made two free throws to seal the victory.

115 to 11o, the Raptors won a thrilling victory and stopped their decline.

In back-to-back games against the Magic, Carter continued to be strong, with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 9 assists; McGrady was very efficient, making 8 of 10 shots, 4 of 5 free throws, 20 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. The only two misses were from outside the three-point line.

Hornacek also exploded, making 7 of 11 shots, 5 of 8 three-pointers, 4 of 4 free throws, and scored 23 points, 1 assist and 2 steals.

After the game, reporters interviewed Yang Rui and asked him to evaluate Hornacek. After Huo arrived with the Raptors, he averaged career highs in three-pointers and three-point field goal percentage per game in a single season. His scoring also gradually increased, reaching 12.1 points, and his efficiency was higher than when he was with the Jazz.

Yang Rui sighed: "He is one of the most underestimated stars in the NBA. If I were to coach him at his peak, I would let him play point guard, be the core of the team, and have unlimited shooting rights."

The reporter asked: "Don't you consider strengthening defense?"

"Offense is the best defense. The Raptors focus on offense. This will not change even if they enter the finals." Yang Rui answered decisively. 8

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