Teams that rely on defense, if their offense stalls and they get stuck in a half-court game, it's hard to beat their opponents.
Teams like the Trail Blazers, once they can't score in the frontcourt, their backcourt defense is useless.
Because the Cavaliers can also tighten their defense and compete with the Trail Blazers in defense, but the Cavaliers have LeBron James and Tang Long, their offense can still be in full swing.
The Cavaliers gradually gained the initiative in the third quarter. Although the final score was close, the Cavaliers still smoothly defeated the Trail Blazers.
James scored 40 points and 6 rebounds in this game, while Tang Long had 27 points, 15 rebounds, and 5 blocks, achieving a double-double.
26 consecutive wins.
After this game against the Trail Blazers, the Cavaliers have gained some understanding of defensive teams.
Especially Tang Long, through this game, he gradually discovered how to better initiate his skills to grab rebounds in a double-team.
In the subsequent game against the Pistons, the Cavaliers had ample experience. Although the Pistons' defense was excellent across the board, facing Tang Long's stable backcourt rebounding and LeBron James' outstanding performance, the team smoothly defeated the Pistons 100-95.
In this game, Tang Long only scored 20 points but grabbed 16 rebounds and 10 blocks, achieving another triple-double.
27 consecutive wins.
The Cavaliers' winning streak completely ignited the fans' enthusiasm, and most importantly, the Cavaliers have truly broken through their niche.
Before, it was mostly within fan circles, then gradually expanded to sports circles. Now, even casual observers know that the Cavaliers have won 27 consecutive games, setting an NBA record.
The league hired the Coen brothers to make a documentary about the Cavaliers and planned to create a big movie for the Cavaliers. Even the Cavaliers' bench players are now receiving immense attention.
As the Cavaliers' top stars, LeBron James and Tang Long, the attention they receive is unimaginable.
With this level of attention, Tang Long appeared in the studio of Fox Sports Channel.
"Tang, the interview is about to start in ten minutes. Here are some questions from the host. You can look at them first, and if there are any unsuitable ones, you can tell us in advance."
Tang Long raised an eyebrow slightly. Usually, such questions are provided a day or even longer in advance. Why are they being handed to him just before the interview starts?
"What do you mean by this? What kind of questions are these?"
The agent became furious when he saw the questions handed over by the assistant. Most of the content was not related to basketball, but rather gossip.
"This... we don't know. The producer just handed them to me. Besides, these are just ordinary questions. What are you so nervous about?"
After speaking, the assistant, regardless of Tang Long and Bill Duffy's displeased expressions, turned and walked away.
"Tang, I knew that a TV station with low ratings would do anything to attract viewership. I suggested you not accept it back then, and now look at the situation."
Bill Duffy complained, "We can't do this interview. You are currently being heavily promoted by the league. Accepting this kind of interview will affect your future."
"We've already come. If we leave now, it will give these people even more opportunities to gain attention."
Bill Duffy might not have any strong feelings about these matters, but Tang Long, coming from the future, knew that giving others a chance to gain attention without his involvement was something that would lead them to use any dirty trick for traffic.
He glanced at Tang Long, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded. Tang Long made a valid point.
"Then you need to be careful on the show later, don't let them lead you by the nose."
"Don't worry, if they want to court death, I don't mind giving them a push."
Tang Long snorted coldly. "Calculating against your grandfather, you won't even know how you died."
Ten minutes passed quickly. The assistant then directly pushed open the makeup room door and urged them, "Tang, are you ready? The interview is about to begin."
Bill Duffy's eyes widened as he saw how arrogant the TV assistant was acting, but Tang Long seemed unfazed. He could only swallow his frustration and then followed Tang Long closely, to prevent Tang Long from saying anything wrong.
"I'm ready."
Tang Long followed the assistant to the studio. Just as he reached the doorway, Tang Long stopped.
There were already three people sitting inside. Besides a host, there was also that critic, Jason.
Tang Long was not familiar with the other person. Bill Duffy whispered in his ear, "Tang, this guy is a notorious troublemaker. Be careful, and think before answering his questions."
Tang Long patted Bill Duffy's shoulder, signaling that he didn't need to be so anxious and that he could handle it.
"Tang, please come this way."
Tang Long stood still, coldly staring at the assistant.
The assistant walked a couple of steps and, seeing that Tang Long showed no intention of moving, became displeased. "Mr. Tang, the interview is about to begin. Please do not delay the time."
"Where is Xiao Gen?"
Tang Long looked directly into the assistant's eyes, his attitude extremely cold and unquestionable.
However, the assistant either didn't notice or didn't care, and casually made an excuse: "Mr. Tang, to show our importance to you, we have sent our senior host from the station."
"I don't want any senior host. I'm here to be interviewed by Xiao Gen, not to be on your station's show. I don't accept this kind of arrangement. I'll say it again, I'm here for a special interview, not to be on a show. If you continue like this, I don't mind telling other celebrities that they should be careful when appearing as guests on your Fox TV."
Tang Long snorted, "Believe me, I have quite a few celebrity friends."
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"Xiao Gen, don't be angry. It's just a special interview. Once you become famous, the station will naturally allocate resources to you."
In the stairwell of Fox Radio, Xiao Gen and another intern were smoking and cursing.
It was mainly Xiao Gen who was cursing.
She hadn't expected the station to change its mind so quickly, and to give away the interview she had worked hard to secure to another host.
Although the producer promised her a permanent position, she felt disgusted.
"How can I not be angry? I'm so angry I could die. You didn't see how the producer's assistant acted, as if he was bestowing a permanent position upon me, when it was clearly something I earned myself."
As they were talking, the stairwell door was pushed open.
Seeing the producer, Xiao Gen and the intern quickly stood up, not daring to breathe loudly.
"I..."
"Xiao Gen, hurry up, they're waiting for you to save the day! That Tang said if it's not your special interview, he refuses to record."
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