Pope of Basketball.

Summary

In this chapter, Yu Jia praises Jie Rui Yang's unique player rotation strategies, transforming role players into impactful bench contributors. The Cavaliers struggle without their Big Three, with Ku Li as Yang Rui's effective sixth man. Despite Da Z's offensive contributions, his limitations hinder the team's performance. Ku Li excels with long-distance shooting, outmatching the Cavaliers' defense, particularly Douglas. The Clippers dominate offensively, with effective pick-and-roll plays leading to easy baskets. A De Er Man, the Cavaliers' coach, faces challenges with his bench's defensive weaknesses, realizing the team's potential shortcomings. Substitutions are made to introduce James, who initially impacts the game positively. However, the Clippers maintain their lead through strategic adjustments, ending the first half with a score of 44-38. The Cavaliers' stars express concern over their performance and the media's potential criticism.

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