Everything feels like yesterday.

From the cleaning at the door, to the gatekeeper of the stadium, and even the caddies in the training hall, everything is still so familiar.

However, Tang Tian knew that he was no longer the head coach of this stadium, he was now a challenger.

The Thunder's training attracted many reporters to visit.

What changes Tang Tian will bring to this team when he joins the Thunder, and Tang Tian's return to Cleveland for the first time after leaving, are all points worth reporting on.

When the training was over, there were interviews with the four less, but more of them gathered around Tang Tian.

"Coach, how does it feel to be back in Cleveland?"

"Yes, it's amazing, it's like I'm still coaching the knights."

"And will you struggle with tonight's game?"

"No, I know my current role, I'm here to win the game."

"Are you worried about tonight's audience? Maybe they'll boo you? ”

"Probably, but judging by the statue at the door, I don't think they'll do that." Tang Tian said with a smile.

Unlike when James returned to Cleveland and said that he hoped the fans could cheer him on, Tang Tian gave an affirmative answer.

The Quick Loan Arena that night was full.

As the defending champions, the opening match at home will have a championship ring awarding ceremony, which fans will naturally not want to miss, and the opponent is the team coached by former head coach Tang Tian, and they will not be absent.

When Tang Tian appeared in the arena, he saw many fans holding up signs saying "Welcome back, coach", and Cleveland fans still welcome him now.

Before the opening ceremony, the championship ring was presented on the spot.

This is the third championship of the Cavaliers, Dynasty, Gilbert has invested more in the creation of the ring, the whole ring is the size of half an egg, and the red diamond in the middle is the size of a pigeon's egg, full of entrenchment.

The ring was awarded from the management, and after it was awarded to the president, Burke, it was followed by Tang Tian.

The camera showed the Thunder's half, and Tang Tian walked over with a smile.

It's a very subtle and strange feeling that the team that wins the championship is giving a ring to the opposing manager.

However, when Tang Tian appeared in the spotlight, there was still a deafening cheer at the scene.

No matter what Tang Tian's identity is now, but it was this man who led them to the team's first championship, the first dynasty, this is a fact that no one can erase.

Feeling the enthusiasm of the fans at the scene, Tang Tian waved his hand.

As expected in his pre-game interview, the difference between the fans and James was cheers rather than boos.

Walking to Gilbert's side, the two greeted each other with a smile, they did not tear their faces in the past, and the two still had a good relationship on the surface.

Shake hands, hug, take the ring, kiss the ring.

As in the past two years, Tang Tian still retains these habits.

This is the sixth ring he has taken since entering the NBA, and he can't wear it anymore with one hand.

The ring presentation ceremony was over, followed by the opening ceremony, and the starters of both sides were introduced one after another.

On the Cavaliers' side, Paul and Green are on the outside, Butler and Yi Jianlian on the front, and Yao Ming on the center.

On the Thunder's side, Westbrook and Kidd on the outside, Durant and Ibaka on the front, and Kwame Brown at center.

After the starters, the coaches of both sides were also introduced.

When Tang Tian was introduced to the scene at this time, there were a lot of boos at the scene.

Tang Tian was stunned for a moment, and then couldn't help but smile and shake his head.

Cleveland fans can cheer for what he has done in the past, and they will also boo for his current choices, which is really love-hate.

At the end of the opening ceremony, after a brief warm-up, both sides started and the game began immediately.

Yao Ming and Ibaka's jump ball.

Ibaka relied on the bounce to give the Thunder a chance to attack first.

Westbrook dribbles to the frontcourt to organize and hail Ibaka's pick-and-roll.

In first gear, the Cavaliers directly select the bag clip.

Westbrook chose to play the ball directly, but he didn't get the angle right and passed straight out of bounds.

The scene burst into cheers.

Westbrook shook his head in annoyance, even though Tang Tian had already had targeted training before the game, it was still different when it came to the game.

A point that Kidd reminded him of in the retreat.

The Cavaliers' offense, Paul and Yao Ming played blocking and dismantling in the frontcourt, and the Thunder did not cover the defense after the change of defense.

Paul went straight through Brown for a layup.

Brown played smartly and stuck Paul with his body all the time.

However, Paul reacted more quickly, and a stop-and-go throw still sent the ball to the basket.

The Cavaliers took the lead.

Westbrook's re-organization of the frontcourt.

Ibaka took the initiative to mention the block at this time, but was directly called back by Kidd.

Kidd has a lot of insight on the court, and the pick-and-roll is like a button that triggers the Cavaliers' bag, and he directly cut off the button in advance.

Westbrook holds the ball on the top of the circle, and Durant wants to take it out on the weak side.

However, with the successful experience of last year's Finals, the Cavaliers' weak side defense was excellent, Butler and Yi Jianlian's switch of defense was very timely, and Durant did not get a good chance to receive the ball.

As a result, it took nearly ten seconds to run the tactical position, and there was no chance.

Westbrook saw that there was not much time to attack, so he directly chose to eat Paul one-on-one.

Neither has an advantage in terms of skill and speed, but with the height confrontation, Westbrook still managed to squeeze past Paul.

Green on the weak side has already helped defend in advance, and Paul also turned around to catch up, and the bag was still formed in the next second.

"Ball! Ball! Just then, Kidd shouted from the outside.

Westbrook was blocked, jumped and threw the ball back to Kidd on the perimeter.

Kidd picked up the ball, took aim at the basket, and shot before Green could get back into the game.

"Huh!"

Kidd's three-pointer hollows into the net.

Kidd, nicknamed "Ki Bu Offense", often had a scene of being released outside the three-point line in the early days of his career, but in fact, in the late stage of the Nets, he had already practiced a stable three-point shot.

The Cavaliers' offense, Paul blocked and then burst to the basket, met Ibaka's defense, and scored Yi Jianlian, and Yi Jianlian's outside three-point did not score.

Brown picked up the defensive rebound, and Westbrook continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt.

Durant struggled for a while but still didn't run out of position, and Kidd directly motioned to Westbrook to attack the basket.

Westbrook rushed in with the explosives bag, Green wanted to go to help defend in advance, and Kidd directly made a gesture of reaching for the ball and pulling him back directly.

Waiting to rush to the free-throw line, Westbrook pulls out a signature zombie.

Paul stopped and reached out to give foot interference.

"Huh!"

Westbrook shot straight up and down to the top of the basket and got past the interference to send the ball to the basket.

With 2 points and 1 assist, after experiencing his first mistake in the opening game, Westbrook seemed to have suddenly learned how to handle the bag!

Tang Tian couldn't help but smile at this time.

Kidd's role on the court is still obvious, and the Thunder's last signing in the summer has definitely made a lot of money.

It doesn't matter if you can't handle the ball, Grandpa Ji will teach you how to play the ball!