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On the 21st, the Western Conference Stars trained. Yao Ming practiced three-point shooting, and Yang Rui also asked the players to practice inside support tactics.

Yang Rui only has bodyguards to accompany him this weekend, and Stana went to film. Therefore, he can focus more on the basketball court. Victory will be a worthwhile trip.

After coming to Denver, Kobe didn't go out to play. He stayed in the hotel when he wasn't active. He was still listless during training.

During this All-Star Game, Kobe's wife Vanessa was not present. The fans were too unfriendly. Even if it was not dangerous for Vanessa to come and watch the game, it would bring back bad memories.

Garnett didn't have the energy to play in the All-Star game. His mind was on the Timberwolves. He didn't communicate much with his teammates during training. After shooting a few balls, he would sit aside in a daze.

Players and coaches are supposed to have a few words to say, but Garnett didn't even look at Yang Rui, which was quite embarrassing. Yang Rui mocked Garnett when he was a commentator on TNT. Although what he said was true, Garnett had a strong opinion of him.

Yang Rui was not interested in talking to Garnett because he knew it was impossible to cooperate. With Garnett's annual salary, if he and Kobe were on the same team, most of the team would have to earn a minimum salary.

Of the other two starters in the Western Conference, Duncan is very selfless and Nash mainly passes the ball. Yang Rui is sure that no one will compete with Yao Ming for the ball. As long as he dares to shoot, he will have a chance to compete for MVP.

In Yang Rui's previous life, the 2005 All-Star Weekend failed miserably. It failed to boost Denver's economy and the games lacked excitement. In the end, the Eastern Conference won 125-115, and the MVP went to Iverson, who played the longest time.

He played 32 minutes, making 4 of 13 shots, with a shooting percentage of only 30.8%. In addition to 7 of 7 free throws, he scored 15 points, 4 rebounds, 9 assists, 5 steals, and 7 turnovers.

The best-performing stars are all of this level, and you can imagine how the others perform. The scoring leader in the All-Star Game is Ray Allen of the Western Conference, with 17 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist.

Now Ray Allen is in a miserable situation. He is the boss of the Bucks and cannot make the playoffs. Although he averages 24.5 points, 4 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game, and his shooting percentage is close to entering the 50+40+90 club, he is not even in the All-Star Game. Didn't make the cut.

Ray Allen is too low-key, with almost no exposure and no popularity.

In Yang Rui's previous life, the best star in the 2005 All-Star Game was actually Duncan, but Popovich was the head coach and only allowed Duncan to play 17 minutes. He did not play in the second half and sat on the sidelines to watch the excitement. He made 7 of 10 shots, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and scored 15 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists. His efficiency was amazing.

After a brief training, the stars already have a certain tacit understanding, because the tactics are very simple, the defender catches and shoots, and the forward cuts. Yao Ming is the same as when he was with the Lakers. Organizing in the middle, shooting, and cutting are all tasks he is good at.

Before the game, the stars were interviewed.

Yao Ming expressed his thoughts boldly. "This is my first time participating in the All-Star Game. I am very happy. I will work hard and strive to win the MVP. I hope my teammates will pass the ball to me."

The reporter asked: "You are going to face O'Neal in the All-Star Game. How do you feel about it?"

"He's a great center and I believe it will be interesting. I'm ready."

The reporter interviewed other stars. Those who participated in the All-Star Game for the first time had many emotions. Wade, Okur, James and others all wanted to prove themselves.

The person in the West who wants to perform most is Anthony, because this is his home court, calling on his teammates to pass the ball to him.

When a reporter asked O'Neal if he would shake hands with Kobe Bryant at the All-Star Game, O'Neal said perfunctorily: "I won't sit at home and think about it all day."

When the players came out, an embarrassing scene occurred, and Kobe was booed by Nuggets fans again. When Kobe Bryant was watching the Rookie Challenge at the Pepsi Center the day before yesterday, as soon as a close-up of him appeared on the big screen, the fans on the sidelines immediately exploded and booed uncontrollably.

Kobe was really embarrassed this weekend. The tricky reporters deliberately asked unpleasant topics with a provocative tone.

Kobe, who has gone through the experience of Eagle County, was much more diplomatic in his answer, but it definitely affected his mood.

As a starter selected by the fans, no matter how bad his mood is, Kobe still has to play the game. To torture or not? To torture or not? Are you talking about torture or not? Oh my god, it’s so cruel!

Eastern starting lineup: Iverson, McGrady, Carter, James, O'Neal.

West starting lineup: Nash, Kobe, Garnett, Duncan, Yao Ming.

O'Neal won the jump ball and the game was on.

The Western Conference adopts the most energy-saving zone defense. Everyone has a fixed position and does not follow others. Iverson passed the ball to McGrady and ran to the baseline. McGrady faced Nash in the middle and easily pulled up a three-pointer.

The arc of the ball was very flat, the force was a little bit strong, and it bounced out of the frame. Duncan got the rebound and handed it to Nash.

Nash slowly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, played a pick-and-roll with Yao Ming in the middle, and broke out to the right, attracting James to switch defense and pass the ball to Yao Ming in the middle.

This is a dislocation that couldn't be more obvious. Iverson is not only the shortest of the two teams, but he also has no personal defense.

Yao Ming caught the ball comfortably, took aim, recalled his usual rhythm of practicing three-pointers, and took a jump shot. The arc of the ball was perfect and it hit the net, 3-0.

When returning to defense, Yao Ming smiled happily. He felt very good today.

When the Eastern Conference attacked, Carter ran to catch the ball and broke through to the outside. McGrady once again pulled out from the middle, ignoring Nash's defense and scoring the ball, returning a three-pointer. 3 to 3.

This is McGrady's best style of play. Since last season, he has taken more and more pull-up jumpers, gradually beginning to overlap with the image of McGrady who had a short peak period in Yang Rui's previous life. He has the ability, but he played simply because of a back injury.

The Western team's offense was equally simple. Nash moved to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll with Yao Ming, and then distributed the ball to the middle.

Yao Ming took the ball without hesitation and made a three-point jumper. This time it missed and O'Neal grabbed the rebound. The East counterattacked quickly, and Iverson passed to Carter, who attracted Kobe's defense and passed to James.

James used his speed to get rid of Duncan, entered the penalty area from the right, and scored with a one-handed tomahawk dunk. 3 to 5.

When the Western Conference attacked, Nash still played pick-and-roll with Yao Ming to attract defensive points. O'Neal didn't guard against it, and Iverson didn't stay close to him. He was one step away from Yao Ming and watched.

Yao Ming made a three-point jump shot, a very good opportunity, and scored another goal without interference! 6 to 5.

When commentators from various countries saw this situation, they felt that big news was about to happen.

Barkley laughed: "Is Yao Ming mainly shooting three-pointers today? If the big man inside is not guarded, he can really shoot endlessly. In the regular season, Yao Ming's 36.2% three-point shooting rate is not low. He has this ability."

Smith said: "I hope he shoots more. Jerry must have arranged this. He often makes surprise moves. When Yao Ming shoots three-pointers from outside, it is impossible for defenders to block shots."

At this time, the Eastern Conference completed another attack. James broke through the middle and forced a layup in the face of Duncan's defense. The rebound was picked up by Yao Ming and passed to Nash.

Nash led the half and waited for Yao Ming to fall outside the three-point line, fully embodying the "Lei Feng spirit".

After a pick-and-roll, he rushed to the left with the ball. He attracted Iverson at a 50-degree angle on the left to pursue him and then stopped suddenly. The ball was passed to the center again.

James defended instead of going around to interfere with Nash's pass. Yao Ming received the ball and pushed James with his back, turned to the right and made a fadeaway jumper. His posture was very beautiful, and he hit the ball against the defense.

8 to 5, Yao Ming scored all the opening points in the Western Conference.

Chinese fans are excited. Yao Ming is proactive today and really wants to compete for MVP!