LeBron James, your house got robbed.

Spoelstra looked up at the big screen and announced the home team's starting lineup.

Point Guard: Paul, Shooting Guard: Thompson, Small Forward: Leonard, Power Forward: Jamison, Center: Chandler.

Spoelstra received the news about the Cavaliers' starting lineup before the game.

When Spoelstra saw Leonard and Thompson starting, he thought it was a smokescreen, but it turned out the Cavaliers really did start like that.

Spoelstra understands Scott's coaching style, which is relatively conservative, and he won't leave out two quality forwards like Battier and Ariza.

That could only be Chen Shuo on the sidelines.

Rumor has it that this Chinese general manager has absolute power within the Cavaliers organization.

These rookies are all his protégés, and this starting lineup is clearly meant to give his own people a chance.

Spoelstra wasn't about to let such a free gift slip by.

This game was equally significant for the Heat, who had lost in the Finals. As the coach, he was under no less pressure than James.

Thinking of this, Spoelstra waved to James on the sidelines and softly said:

"LeBron, give these two rookies a run for their money at the start and teach them a lesson."

On the other side, Paul gathered everyone in a circle and sternly urged them:

"Pay attention, guys."

"We must be fully focused and minimize mistakes; this is the most important thing."

These words were meant for the two rookies, but Leonard remained silent, it was unclear whether he had taken them to heart; Thompson, on the other hand, acted as if he were the most arrogant person in the world, ignoring them completely.

Paul was furious and was about to escalate the intensity when the referee started calling on the players.

The referee, whistle in hand, separated the two centers.

Chandler rubbed his hands together vigorously, faced Joel Anthony, and with a whistle, easily won the jump ball.

Paul dribbled the ball with one hand, calling for his teammates to get into position, while simultaneously patting his forehead with the other hand.

Gilbert asked curiously, "What kind of tactic is this?"

Chen Shuo has been spending a lot of time in the training hall lately, training with the players, so he naturally understands the meaning of this gesture.

"The most basic tactic is the pick-and-roll between Paul and Chandler."

Clearly, Paul wanted to score the first basket easily and chose the simplest and most direct method.

After dribbling the ball across the court, facing Chalmers, Paul bent down and dribbled sideways, observing the positions on the court.

Leonard lurks in the corner on the same side, either cutting to the basket or hitting a spot-up three-pointer.

Jamison and Klay on the weak side set an off-ball screen to draw the defender's attention.

Thompson suddenly spun around in a V-shape, shaking off Wade, and got an open shot on the right side of the three-point line.

But Paul didn't rush to pass the ball. Seeing Chalmers come up to grab the ball, he pulled the ball back to protect it, then changed direction and broke through towards the bottom line.

As Chalmers turned to chase, he suddenly crashed into a wall of flesh.

Taking advantage of that split second, Paul broke free and drove forward, seeing opposing center Joel Anthony move up to the high post.

He pulled the ball horizontally towards the free-throw line, a classic serpentine drive, with Chalmers and Anthony chasing and blocking him from both sides.

In a split second, Paul delivered a bounce pass through the crowd.

Chandler, cutting to the basket, received the ball at just the right height in front of him. Without needing to adjust his dribbling, he faced Bosh, who was setting up the defense, and delivered a powerful two-handed dunk.

Chen Shuo was instantly engulfed by the enormous sound waves around him.

Watching Paul high-five Chandler, this round was distinctly Paul-esque.

As a traditional point guard, Paul's offensive decisions tend to be conservative, lacking the free-flowing, imaginative passes like White's elbow pass or Kidd's signature curved shot.

Paul's passing can be summed up in two words: steady and excellent.

Paul's choice of "stability" was often correct but conservative.

The good thing is Paul's technique and top-notch ball control, which allows him to keep the ball active even when surrounded by multiple defenders.

Paul's exceptional ball-handling skills make him arguably the best in NBA history when it comes to handling the ball in tight spaces.

This is probably an advantage that comes with height.

Paul is used to dribbling freely in and out of the opponent's most heavily guarded area near the free-throw line, disrupting the defensive formation before delivering a reasonable pass.

Turning around, James dribbled the ball directly across half-court.

Chen Shuo knew in his heart that the Heat this season were already LeBron James' team.

After losing the Finals last season, Wade stepped up and handed the ball to James.

James controls the ball and initiates the offense, deciding where to start the attack and what tactics to use.

Wade integrates into the system primarily through off-ball cuts, while Bosh has fewer ball possessions and is striving to transform into a stretch big man.

Whether the claim of "relinquishing control after 8 points" is true or not, the result is that James did indeed get the ball he wanted and returned to his comfort zone.

Seeing that his boss was very interested in watching the game, Chen Shuo casually introduced it to him:

"This season, James will control the offense and essentially play the role of point guard. His position at the top of the key will be the Heat's starting move."

Gilbert looked down at the court and saw James holding the ball at the top of the key.

Wade cuts like Iverson and sneaks up from the baseline to receive the ball.

Thompson was tripped by the screener, and seeing Wade catch the ball and shoot, he quickly quickened his pace.

Wade, however, pulled the ball back and attacked Thompson's back foot directly, freezing Thompson in place. He then took a big step forward and followed up with a short floater that just grazed Chandler's fingertips.

That was an incredibly stylish and entertaining play; Chen Shuo would give that play a 9 out of 10.

On his way back on defense, Wade deliberately bumped into Thompson:

"Welcome to the NBA, rookie."

Thompson remained silent, but moved around more frequently during offensive possessions.

Paul also initiated a pick-and-roll in the middle.

Wade focused his attention on Chandler, who was rolling to the basket, ready to help defend at any time.

But the ball ended up in Thompson's hands.

Thompson caught the ball and shot immediately, his release was incredibly fast.

Wade had no idea when this guy slipped away from behind him and circled around to the other corner.

The basketball swished through the net, and Klay couldn't wait to speak:

"Old dog, you should keep up."

Chen Shuo happened to overhear Clay's trash talk; this guy really doesn't suffer any loss.

As a 1.93-meter guard, Wade has participated in numerous All-Defensive Teams. He never suffers a loss in one-on-one defense, and his help defense is even better than that of ordinary forwards.

Throughout his career, there were countless moments where opposing big men would drive into the paint and be blocked by Wade's two-handed shot as he came over from the weak side to help defend.

However, Wade's defensive style is distinctive, but he has obvious weaknesses. He lacks focus when guarding off-ball, tends to run with his eyes on the ball, and cannot maintain focus for long periods.

The roles of offense and defense have reversed.

James again passed the ball to Wade for a one-on-one play.

On the one hand, this is a tactical arrangement, and we need to conserve our energy so that we can exert our strength during rotation periods.

On the other hand, Wade was quite annoyed by this kid and took the initiative to raise his hand to call for the ball on the wing.

After receiving the ball, Wade beckoned to Thompson to come forward.

Then, he lowered his body, dribbled with exaggerated feints, and capitalized on Thompson's shift in center of gravity before quickly starting his run and penetrating the paint again.

This time, Chandler's help defense arrived even earlier, perfectly positioned to intercept Wade's shot.

Wade had no choice but to twist his body, take a wide Euro step, find some space, and casually toss the ball over.

The ball bounced off the rim and went wide. Leonard grabbed the rebound and passed it to Paul.

The latter raised his hand and pressed down, signaling his teammates not to rush and to slowly take their positions.

……

With three minutes remaining in the first quarter, Spoelstra called a timeout.

Chen Shuo looked up at the big screen, where the score of 20:12 was most eye-catching, which excited the Cavaliers fans in the arena.

But Chen Shuo is more concerned about the following data: the Cavaliers have not made any mistakes so far.

This also kept James' score at zero.

It wasn't so much Leonard's defense that was good, but rather a contest of fundamental strengths between the two teams, with the Heat being completely outmaneuvered.

As is well known, the Heat's Big Three are incompatible, and fast breaks make up a large proportion of their offense.

But Paul's steady playing style influenced the entire team, to the point that the Heat didn't seize any opportunities in transition.

Even when James and Wade were pressing him hard, Paul was able to pass the ball out steadily.

This resulted in James not getting the easy ball on the fast break.

Of course, James didn't exert much effort on offense; he just received a pass from his teammate and attempted a three-pointer.

He spent most of his time observing from the top of the key, passing the ball to Wade and Bosh to play.

He has completely transformed himself into a point guard who plays like a plate.

Faced with Gilbert's question, Chen Shuo's smile widened, revealing James's thoughts:

"During this transition period, James will stay on the court to lead the bench players; that's when he really shines."

The Heat will field a lineup with better spacing, which is more suitable for James' performance, while the opposing team's rotation will generally be weaker.

This is also part of LeBron James' basketball philosophy—traveling during off-peak hours.

This time, however, he encountered the person who understands him best—a die-hard LeBron fan of 20 years.