On January 8, Beijing time, the NBA regular season, the Cavaliers challenged the Blazers away. The two teams played more glued in the first three quarters, and the Cavaliers played an offensive climax in the fourth quarter, successfully pulling the point difference apart. Although the Blazers hit three-pointers several times, they never narrowed the point gap further. In the end, the Cavaliers won 114-101 on the road to the Blazers, avoiding a losing streak and giving their opponents 2 consecutive losses.
The Cavaliers played very well in this game, with a total of 6 players in doubles. Garland had a team-high 26 points and six assists, Mobley had 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks, Markkanen had 15 points and five assists, Allen had 13 points and 13 rebounds, and Substitute Osman had 14 points. Cavaliers can win the game without the cooperation of everyone on the team.
The most noteworthy is the performance of the team's new signing Rondo today. Rondo made his Cavalier debut today and performed quite well. He played in the first quarter and instantly achieved comprehensive statistics of 3 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists, frequently sending good goals for the team. In the end, he played 16 minutes in this game and had 11 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists, which contributed to the team's victory.
Rondo's performance has also been highly affirmed by the outside world, and it has been refreshed by the national hot search list. Even NBA officials have given high praise to Rondo's performance. At the age of 35, he can join a young team to contribute, and has been officially affirmed, and Rondo's own value has been reflected again.
Before the start of the season, Rondo chose to return to the Lakers, but he did not get playing time and status in the team. He previously played in 18 games for the Lakers, averaging 16.1 minutes per game, contributing 3.1 points, 2.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists, and was directly discarded in the next 5 games. In the end, the Lakers chose to trade Rondo to the Cavaliers in order to keep the team's short-term worker Stanley Johnson. Rondo also expressed his thoughts after joining the Cavaliers and is very much looking forward to playing a new role in Cleveland.
Cavaliers coach Bixtaff praised Rondo's performance in this game, believing that Rondo is an extreme organizer and decision-maker, knowing how to get players involved in the attack, connecting the team's offensive work, and playing the performance I expected. Main defender Garland said Rondo was guiding and encouraging him throughout the game, while defender Osman said Rondo could contribute and make a difference right away, which was a great help to the team.
For his role on the new team, Rondo said that he felt very comfortable, and Bixtaf let him play his own style. Can shine again at the age of 35, and Rondo's own value is self-evident. With the team's main defenders Sexton and Rubio being reimbursed for the season, Rondo will continue to be reused in the Cavaliers.
(Text/Yuwen Basketball)