NBA: Since James left the Cavaliers

After a simple rinse, Long Rui will face his first post-match interview in the playoffs.

During the regular season, post-game interviews almost became his daily routine, like homework for students.

But today, Long Rui feels very different, because he has a new understanding of the game, and he also feels that the burden on his shoulders is getting heavier and heavier.

"Hello! Mr. Long!"

"First of all, I would like to congratulate you for your first victory in the playoffs of your career!"

A TNT reporter greeted him politely.

Then he went straight to the topic: "We watched the whole game, and I have to say that it was a very exciting game at this time, with great ups and downs in the process of the game."

"You once had a 20-point lead in the game, but just when people thought the game was entering garbage time, the Knicks, under the leadership of Anthony, tenaciously caught up. What do you think about it? What do you think?"

The reporter's question was straight to the point, and Long Rui was already prepared for it.

"You said it was a wonderful game. Maybe from the perspective of the fans, you really hope that the game will be played anxiously."

"But in my opinion, it wasn't a good game."

"As you said, we had a huge lead, we should have had a really easy fourth quarter, and I didn't even have to play."

"But you have also seen the process. Carmelo's outstanding performance made us almost face a comeback."

"Everyone knows how strong Carmelo is, but I don't think he alone can overthrow us."

"The reason for this situation is because we underestimated the enemy."

"And we have a lot of young players on our team who lack playoff experience, myself included."

"In the fourth quarter, we made a lot of mistakes that we shouldn't have made, and that's the biggest reason for the score to be recovered."

Long Rui replied seriously, he had already thought about these words in the locker room, and now he answered very calmly.

Hearing this, the TNT reporter also nodded, and he went on to say: "Actually, during the period when you were chased for points, Paul George led the second team to play very badly, and he didn't play his own state at all..."

However, before the reporter finished speaking, he was interrupted by Long Rui, because he knew these reporters too well, and he wanted to use Paul George, who was not performing well, as an example.

Of course, Long Rui would not allow him to do so, and immediately said with some anger on his face, "Paul George played very well, he is an indispensable part of our team."

"As I said just now, the team's chasing points is not a problem of one of us, but a problem of our whole team."

"For us, this will be a good lesson, we will learn from it, and we will play better in the next game."

The reporter wanted to make trouble, but when Long Rui said this, he was immediately speechless. He also smiled sarcastically, and then asked two more casual questions, which ended the interview.

……

Kecheng, in the gymnasium.

"Brother Long! Do you still have to go to training today?"

Ran Ruoxue asked.

"Of course, the playoffs are different from the regular season, and you should feel it when you watch the game."

"We can't relax for a moment, otherwise it is very likely to lose."

Long Rui responded.

Ran Ruoxue also nodded: "Alright then...then you come back early at night."

Ran Ruoxue felt a little lost, she wanted Long Rui to take her out for a day.

But she is very sensible and knows the importance. If she asked Long Rui to accompany her now, then Long Rui would definitely accompany her, but she did not do so.

Long Rui's goal is the championship, she can't be selfish enough to keep Long Rui from training for her own happiness.

"Be good! Call me if you need something!"

Long Rui pinched Ran Ruoxue's cheek, then went out, towards the training hall.

According to the playoff schedule, two days later, they will continue to sit at home against the Knicks.

For them, the time is very tight, and they must use the two days to find out the problems of the team in the game and solve them.

In the training ground, when Long Rui arrived, Paul George had already started practicing here.

He knew he didn't play well in the first game, so he shouldn't be snubbed.

"Come so early!"

Seeing Paul George's attitude, Long Rui was very happy.

"Long Rui?"

Hearing the sound, Paul George also stopped and looked in Long Rui's direction.

"I just want to practice more and play better in the next game."

It can be heard that there is some self-blame in Paul George's tone.

Long Rui walked over slowly, and patted him on the shoulder: "You are already doing pretty well, but you just lack some experience. This kind of thing needs to be accumulated slowly, so there is no rush."

"Also, I noticed that when you faced Anthony, you seemed to be intimidated by him, didn't you?"

As soon as this remark came out, Paul George was stunned for a moment, and then nodded slightly: "I don't know what happened at that time, but I always feel that he is like a tall shadow, completely covering me, making it impossible for me to break free."

Until now, Paul George can't forget how he felt when he was facing Anthony.

Long Rui smiled slightly and continued: "Then how do you think I am better than him?"

"Of course you are stronger!"

Paul George hardly gave it a second thought.

In terms of scoring ability, there may be little difference between Long Rui and Anthony, but in terms of comprehensiveness, Long Rui is much better.

The most rare thing is that Long Rui is able to help every teammate improve, which Anthony does not have.

Had Paul George played alongside Anthony, he would never have improved so much in one season.

"Then if you were to face me, would you feel any pressure?"

Long Rui's question stunned Paul George again.

Immediately, he smiled bitterly: "Stop joking, how can I beat you?"

"That's how you lose form against Anthony."

Long Rui pointed out the problem of Paul George straight to the point, not because he was really bad, but because of psychological reasons.

Now, Long Rui must help him solve this psychological problem, otherwise when he faces Anthony again, this problem will still exist.

"George, you are not confident enough."

"On the court, you are a fighter. Facing your opponent, you have to be fearless. Even if his ability is stronger than yours, you can't shrink back, otherwise you will only be slaughtered."

"Now, I am your enemy, you must do everything you can to defeat me."

"Right now, let's get started!"

As soon as the words fell, Long Rui handed the ball to Paul George, and had a one-on-one duel with him to help him build up his confidence.