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The Clippers' plane landed at Cleveland Hopkins Airport.

As the team's chartered bus drove towards this dilapidated rust belt industrial city, they saw numerous posters of LeBron James plastered all over the city.

The city has a population of only 43, and many factories are abandoned and vacant.

They lost industrial development and population, but they still have the Cavaliers and LeBron James.

For the city of Cleveland, the Cavaliers and LeBron James are the only honors they can currently boast about.

Pedestrians on the roadside can be seen wearing LeBron James' jerseys from time to time.

Little did they know that their pride would betray them cruelly in the future.

Loyalty to one's hometown is ultimately just a joke used to create a persona.

The entire Clippers team stayed at a hotel near Quicken Loans Arena, and nothing happened that night.

......

The game between the Cavaliers and the Clippers attracted a lot of attention from fans and the media.

Zhou Yi averaged 24 points and 7.8 rebounds in the first five games of the season, leading the rookie rankings.

Facing both the Thunder and the Lakers, Zhou Yi tenaciously led his team to victory in both games.

More and more media outlets are beginning to refer to the I Ching as the future face of the Clippers.

Therefore, this matchup against LeBron James, currently considered the best small forward in the league, was dubbed by the media as a test for the number one draft pick.

In order to generate viewership and buzz before the game, ESPN even arranged for A. Smith and Nick Wright to have a live video call together.

Smith, a well-known American critic of Stephen Chow and a hater of racism; and Nick Wright, a well-known American critic of Stephen Chow and a fan of racism.

When the video call between the two began, countless fans flocked to the live stream to watch the spectacle.

Before the show started, Nick Wright had intended to decline the live connection.

Recent data from the I Ching has turned Nick Wright's summer remarks into a symbol of ignorance and stupidity.

More and more people are beginning to question his insight and professionalism as a basketball columnist.

But a text message strengthened Nick Wright's resolve; it was from his friend LeBron James.

"I will defeat Zhou, not just once, but twice, three times, four times..."

During the show, Nick Wright, with his head down, dug out LeBron James's message again, which strengthened his resolve.

Inside Quicken Loans Arena, in the Cavaliers' locker room.

O'Neal and James were sitting in chairs surrounded by microphones. Before the game, media reporters were allowed into the locker room for a brief interview.

"LeBron, you've had a poor start to the season. Are you prepared for this game against the Clippers?"

Upon hearing the prepared lines, James put down the Godfather book he was reading, which was only turned to the title page.

"Yes, we are ready, and we will win this game for Cleveland."

Seeing that James's answer, delivered with a professional fake smile, lacked any surprises, the reporter pointed the microphone at O'Neal.

"Shaq, how were you in this game?"

"It's incredibly hot; I even feel like I could play for another ten years."

Shaq is a real character in the interviewing world; his words instantly made the reporters in the locker room laugh.

But that wasn't the kind of comment the reporter wanted; the questions continued.

"Shaq, Zhou displayed amazing dunking ability during his NCAA days. How did you deal with his offense in this game?"

When the name Zhou Yi was mentioned, another reporter immediately asked a question.

"Are you confident you can stop Zhou Yi's dunk, Shaq?"

The name Zhou Yi clearly annoyed O'Neal. As a self-proclaimed invincible big man, he hated these bastards who tried to invade his restricted area.

"Tell that kid I'll tear him to pieces and show him what the power of a great white shark is."

O'Neal's remarks achieved the media's goal, and the words were quickly relayed to Zhou Yi in the away team's locker room.

When the reporter relayed O'Neal's words, Zhou Yi simply smiled calmly.

The 37-year-old veteran shark is still using some harsh words to maintain his status, just like how he frequently criticizes and lectures younger players on social media after retiring.

"Tell Shaq that he should be in the fish tank, and right now he's just a little goldfish."

As Zhou Yi spoke, he took out his notebook.

Zhou Yixin added a sentence after "elbowed Kobe" and "wearing a crown in front of James".

"Dunking over Shaquille O'Neal"

The pre-game trash talk between Zhou Yi and O'Neal was quickly broadcast by reporters, and more and more fans sat down in front of their TVs.

This regular season game between the Cavaliers and the Clippers is getting more and more interesting.

Inside Quicken Loans Arena, the players from both sides have already entered the court.

The Cavaliers' league-best regular season record last season filled Quicken Loans Arena to capacity.

James, like a diligent old farmer, stood in front of the commentary booth making a magnesium powder-planting motion.

However, the wind in the arena seemed off today. Despite having a mouthful of magnesium powder, LeBron James tried his best to maintain his posture in front of the media cameras, enduring the strange smell.

Countless Cavaliers fans wore LeBron James jerseys and held up posters with James's face in the stands to cheer him on.

"Fuck the Clippers!"

"Fuck the I Ching!"

Cavaliers fans were spewing vulgar trash talk, trying to disrupt the Clippers' away game.

On the Clippers' bench, McMalone was making final tactical arrangements.

He pounded on the tactics board and loudly instructed the players surrounding him:

"Gordon, you'll start, but I'll substitute you early. You and DeAndre will lead the reserve team."

"Remember, the Cavaliers' bench is weak, and that's the key to our victory."

This is the content of Zhou Yi's phone call during the offseason: the Cavaliers' weak bench is their Achilles' heel.

After speaking, Mike Malone looked at Zhou Yi, the rookie who was now his most powerful trump card.

"Zhou, your task is to defend James. Remember to allow him to shoot but not drive."

Mike Malone's words made Zhou Yi nod emphatically.

Amid cheers from the fans, the countdown to the game ended, and the players from both sides took to the field.

The Clippers, playing on the road, wore red jerseys. Their starting lineup was as follows:

Point Guard: Baron Davis

Shooting Guard: Round-faced Deng

Small Forward: Zhou Yi

Power Forward: Camby

Center: Kaman

The Cavaliers, playing at home, wore white jerseys. Their starting lineup was:

Point Guard: Mo Williams

Shooting Guard: Anthony Parker

Small Forward: LeBron James

Power Forward: JJ Hickson

Center: Shaquille O'Neal

O'Neal, who was on the court, had clearly heard Zhou Yi's pre-game remarks, and his face was now dark with anger.

Standing behind him, James also dropped his pretense in front of the media, glaring fiercely at Zhou Yi.

The Cavaliers' two key players are ready to crush Zhou Yi.

The basketball was deflected into the air by the referee, and the bulky O'Neal passed the ball to Mo Bukchuan.

Baron Davis quickly closed in on Mo Buchuan, the veteran having reached some kind of understanding with Zhou Yi on the plane.

Mo Buchuan stood at the top of the arc, glanced at O'Neal who was reaching for the ball in the paint, and then looked at James.

Fearing palace intrigue, Mo Buchuan decisively chose James.

The sideline camera instantly focused on James, and standing opposite him was Zhou Yi.

No. 23 vs. No. 8, 03 champion vs. 09 champion.

The fans in the stands immediately cheered for the match, and the Cavaliers fans who were closer even continued to taunt.

"LeBron, kill that rookie!"

"Rookie top scorer, you're doomed!"