Defeating the Raptors and bidding farewell to Tracy's little brother, in December, during Iverson's absence, the 76ers achieved a record of 3 wins and 2 losses.

From a dual-core engine to a four-protect-one strategy, Su Feng, like Uzi, actually led the team to a decent result. Can you believe it?

If social media existed back then, fans would definitely call Su Feng, with his recent "Iron Shadow"-level godlike plays, "forever the GOAT."

And because of his classic performance at Madison Square Garden, Su Feng was named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week for the week of December 7th to 13th for the first time in his career.

This era's NBA Player of the Week didn't differentiate between the Eastern and Western Conferences, so the award carried a lot of weight.

After Su Feng received this honor, even the local media in Philadelphia specially reserved a headline for him.

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On the 21st, the 76ers welcomed Iverson's return.

As a result, on the 22nd, in a game against the Pistons, Iverson, who had just recovered from his injury, combined with Su Feng to score 49 points.

"Ai-Feng" thus went hand-in-hand, one brick at a time, torturing the "Jordan successor," old driver Grant Hill, half to death...

The final score of this game was 67 to 75, the third time this season that the 76ers had held their opponent to under 70 points.

This new season, the Pistons were showing signs of falling behind from the start.

The reason for their decline was related to the fact that the overall strength of the Eastern Conference was stronger in this timeline than in Su Feng's previous life.

With Joe Dumars another year older, this season, Hill could only venture alone into the dragon's den.

Relying solely on one-on-one defense, the current Su Feng couldn't completely shut down Hill.

But with the 76ers' current defensive coordination ability, where could Hill drive to find a tree to climb?

Hill, who shot 4 for 19 from the field, stood alone after the game, resting his knee and staring at the scoreboard in the Zhongzhou Arena, before finally returning to the locker room several minutes later.

"We are moving forward on the right path," Brown said to reporters with a satisfied expression at the post-match press conference, pushing up his glasses.

According to the schedule, the 76ers would face the Bulls in a Christmas battle next.

And in order to allow the players to have a better state to set off for Chicago, on the 22nd, after the game with the Pistons, Brown immediately decided that, in addition to Christmas Eve being a holiday, the team would continue to train on the 23rd.

Su Feng himself didn't care, but, coincidentally, it was during this training session that Brown temporarily decided to add...

Just as Iverson returned, Ratliff received a warning from the team doctor.

You know, Ratliff, who averaged 37 minutes per game this season, was not as durable as Su Feng and Big Ben.

In Su Feng's previous life, before the 76ers' record improved, Brown originally used Ratliff sparingly.

However, as that 76ers team gradually achieved results, Ratliff's playing time suddenly increased to an average of 36 minutes per game before he was traded in the 00/01 season.

In this life, because the 76ers had a chance to make it into the top four in the East...

And in order to gain home-court advantage in the playoffs, Brown naturally chose to overuse Ratliff.

According to the team doctor's initial examination, Ratliff had strained his groin and would be sidelined for about two weeks.

Ratliff was extremely upset to learn that he would miss the Christmas battle due to injury...

In the 90s, the Christmas battle was an honor for many players to participate in, and what's more, the 76ers' Christmas battle opponent this year was the Bulls, with whom they had deep hatred?

However, with the comfort of his teammates, Ratliff's mood improved slightly.

But...

In Su Feng's ears, Ratliff was beyond saving.

Because didn't he hear that Big Ben was being sarcastic?

What do you mean we can play without Theo? Listen to that, is that comforting someone?

I don't know who Big Ben learned from, he's just extremely bastardly every day.

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This year's Christmas Eve, Su Feng still spent it alone. After playing *King of Fighters '97* at home for a while, Su Feng went to bed early.

And in Boston, just as people were enjoying the holiday atmosphere, Auerbach stared at the new season's standings all day.

Led by Duncan, who was a Hall of Famer from the start, the Celtics were currently ranked seventh in the East.

Auerbach, who didn't go to bother Stern at the beginning of the season, knew that it was time for him to take action.

According to Celtics tradition, on Christmas Eve, the disciples Auerbach had coached would call his former mentor.

And just when he received a call from the Bucks' coach, Chris Ford, Auerbach surprisingly said that he was about to die...

"Teacher..."

Ford, who was frightened by Auerbach, almost bought a ticket to fly to Boston to see Auerbach immediately.

"Haha, just kidding!

Don't worry, Chris, even if you go to see God, I will live well," Auerbach said with a smile, joking with his disciple.

"..."

On the other end of the phone, Ford was speechless. In Milwaukee, there is a saying that the older people get, the more they become like children. At this moment, in Ford's view, this saying is true.

"Chris, I've watched your recent games, you seem to be in trouble?" Auerbach asked curiously after joking with Ford.

Sure enough...

The teacher is still the same teacher.

The Bucks have indeed encountered trouble recently.

After Ford smiled bitterly, he told Auerbach the truth about the Bucks' poor record this season.

In the new season, in a three-way trade between the Cavaliers, Bucks, and SuperSonics, the Bucks sent Vin Baker to Seattle, got the Cavaliers' star point guard Terrell Brandon, and Shawn Kemp, nicknamed "Reign Man," went to Cleveland.

When he learned of this trade, Auerbach told Ford that it was a terrible trade.

Because after this trade, the Bucks had no one available in the interior.

Relying solely on the three musketeers on the outside, they couldn't kill anyone.

However, in addition to the lineup problems, another major reason for the Bucks' poor record was the growing conflict between Ray Allen and Robinson.

In the new season, "Big Dog," feeling ignored, said in a team training session not long ago that Su Feng was nothing special.

As a result, Ray Allen, who wanted to retaliate against him at the time, coldly retorted: "Then you have the ability to defeat Michael Jordan once in the playoffs."

Then...

There was no then.

Robinson, who always bullies the weak and fears the strong, couldn't possibly fly to Philadelphia to challenge Su Feng, so he ran to threaten Terrell Brandon, not allowing him to pass the ball to Ray Allen in the following games.

In Su Feng's previous life, the conflict between Robinson and Ray Allen would not have completely erupted until two years later, but in this life, because of the pressure that Su Feng brought to his peers, Ray Allen, who wanted to win, couldn't stand this "Big Dog" who didn't train well.

Clearly possessing cross-era talent, but always doing things that even kindergarten children wouldn't do, how could Ray Allen tolerate this?

In this way, after the conflict between Ray Allen and Robinson gradually became public, even the Milwaukee media expressed that the Bucks management must make a choice between the two.

In Boston, after listening to Ford's complaints, Auerbach said with a smile:

"Chris... Look, how about I use Rick (Fox) plus Eric (Williams) to trade Ray with you?"

Ford: "..."

Teacher, are you sure this isn't a robbery?

Although Fox is the Celtics' captain and can average 13.4 points this season, and Williams is also a very athletic substitute player, but, still that sentence...

From the perspective of trade value and data matching, this trade is fair.

However, if you consider Ray Allen's age and Ray Allen's trade value, this is a blatant robbery.

You know, in Ford's team-building ideas, if Auerbach had proposed to use these two to trade Robinson, then he would have agreed to this trade without even thinking about it.

But Ray Allen...

The current Ray Allen is a promising star who can run, jump, and shoot.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem with this trade?" Auerbach asked curiously.

"No... There is no problem at all!"

As a mature Green Army legend, Ford probably only took 5 seconds to make a decision.

He, Auerbach, wanted to make as many deals as possible that were practical, cost-effective, and Ford would make as many deals with Auerbach.

"I'll throw in a second-round pick for you?

This was exchanged by the kids from Denver before, and I think it should be a fairly high second-round pick," Auerbach said.

"In addition, let's do this trade in a while, I will arrange for Rick to play more beautifully, believe me, he is a capable player," Auerbach added after a pause.

Ford knew Fox's strength.

From the perspective of immediate combat power, after completing this trade, the Bucks' strength would not be greatly affected, just...

Well, why think so much?

He, Chris Ford, is both Miller Karl's senior brother and Auerbach's disciple. How could Ford remain indifferent when Auerbach needed him most?

As for what will happen to the Bucks in the future after this trade is completed?

Hey...

If there were so many saints in the NBA, then this league would not be so cold and cruel.

In fact, in terms of the equality of the chips in this trade, Auerbach has already given enough sincerity.

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Ray Allen, who was still trying to outwit Robinson, probably never dreamed that in a few weeks, he would be wearing the Green Army's jersey and partnering with Duncan...

And in Chicago, after Christmas Eve, the 76ers, who lacked Ratliff, failed to perform a miracle at the United Center.

This highly anticipated Christmas battle once again turned into a urination battle.

Relying on a superior lineup depth, the final score of this game was 79 to 94.

The Bulls didn't lead by much, but the 76ers failed to turn the game around.

And in New York...

Stern, who was originally extremely looking forward to this Chinese derby and Christmas battle, was a little uncomfortable.

Because he felt that the teams in the league now seemed to hate him.

Why do you have to play such an ugly game when it's such a good game?

For Stern at this moment, he was really looking forward to a team with a beautiful style of play that could stand up and save his little heart that had been acting up recently...

And since Su Feng introduced Lao Hu to that Sichuan restaurant last time, Lao Hu has become addicted to eating Sichuan cuisine recently.

So far this season, Hu Weidong has felt the joy he has never felt in the CBA.

Winning, winning, and winning!

With a lineup depth and player status that were far better than in Su Feng's previous life, the Bulls, as of now this season, have achieved a record of 22 wins and 3 losses, leading the entire league.

Those Jordan haters who were extremely looking forward to their collapse disappeared without a trace, just like when the Bulls achieved 72 wins and 10 losses that year.

Although Brown's tactics are problematic, but to be fair, in Su Feng's opinion, this season's Bulls...

It does feel a bit unstoppable.

Pippen doesn't have that death-seeking experience, then aside from his reputation, he is indeed the best second-in-command in this league.

The Bulls as a whole are indeed a year older, but the additions of Othella Harrington, Hu Weidong, and Bruce Bowen have also made their bench stronger.

Of course, the most important thing is Jordan.

Don't look at the "old hooligan" hitting 27 shots this season, but after playing against him in this game, Su Feng only felt that Jordan was even more difficult to defend.

In Su Feng's opinion, Jordan, whose physical fitness hasn't degenerated into Wizards Jordan and whose skills have improved, is definitely cheating.

This person is unscientific, okay!

But the new season has only just begun, and as the season progresses, Su Feng believes that the state of this Bulls team will definitely decline.

To put it bluntly, it is still that the 76ers have too much hatred in the hearts of the Bulls' generals...

Leading to the Bulls being particularly energetic when playing against the 76ers now.

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On December 30th, after tormenting the Trail Blazers with a score of 88 to 78, the 76ers ended their last game in 1997.

In the new season, the Trail Blazers' head coach has been replaced by Mike Dunleavy.

Under his leadership, the Trail Blazers have played with a little more system, but under the premise of comparing defense, this 76ers team is really not afraid of the Trail Blazers grinding slowly with them.

So far, as of December, the 76ers, with a record of 18 wins and 10 losses, are temporarily ranked fourth in the East.

This season, the competition in the East is becoming increasingly fierce, and except for the Bulls standing out, the records of other teams are similar.

The Pacers, who are currently ranked second, are only two games ahead of the 76ers, while the Hawks, who are ranked third, are only one game ahead of the 76ers.

After experiencing the suspension period of the main players at the beginning of the season, Riley's Heat has also begun to climb the standings.

And the Knicks, who had been ranked second in the East at the beginning of the season, have fallen all the way to sixth in the East.

The Knicks' decline in record is related to Ewing's inability to escape the season-ending injury, and Van Gundy was very sad after Ewing's season-ending injury.

His favorite "Gorilla" is gone, so how will Van Gundy play this season?

And after the games in December, Su Feng's average score rose to 22.1 points.

Since Iverson returned from injury, Su Feng's scoring pressure has been reduced a lot, but after Ratliff was injured...

Um...

Um!

Su Feng once again chewed and ate the flag he set that year.

Because...

Now, the 76ers' inside is guarded by two players with a height of "198" centimeters.

Brown, who does not trust others, originally thought that he needed to have a heart-to-heart talk with Su Feng after playing against the Bulls to persuade Su Feng...

But who would have thought that his entire conversation with Su Feng only lasted 2 minutes...

For Su Feng, who is extremely eager for victory, as long as Brown doesn't act up, how can he not know that the only way for this 76ers team to survive now is for him to enter the power forward position and Stackhouse to be promoted to the starting lineup?

Big Ben originally proved himself as a center in his previous life. With this guy's strength, as long as he doesn't face monsters like Yao Ming and O'Neal, there are really not many people who can beat him.

And after completing the weight gain in the summer, as long as Su Feng doesn't face those big butts, in terms of the power forwards who are currently popular in the league, most players can defend him.

However, this day...

Just as the 76ers left Portland and prepared to continue their Western Conference road trip, the light and shadow of Philadelphia were pushing each other on the plane...

Is it a decline in morality or a distortion of human nature?

What makes the brave and combative Ben Wallace and the fierce and invincible Su Feng want to stay away from the inside in the next game?

The answer can be found in the Los Angeles Aquarium's large-scale program:

-- Sharks Out of Cage!

In the first game of the new year, the 76ers' opponent is none other than the Los Angeles Lakers, who completed a double-kill against them last season and are currently competing with the SuperSonics and Jazz for the top spot in the West!

No...

To be honest, at this moment, Su Feng really wanted to run to the hospital in Philadelphia and grab Ratliff from the hospital bed.

Because...

How can he and Big Ben defend O'Neal?

If there is any team whose defense is the nemesis of this 76ers team...

Then of course it must be this Lakers team.

And you may not believe it, in the last five games, O'Neal's free throw percentage is as high as 70%...

So, even the hack-a-Shaq tactic can't save the Philadelphia light and shadow combination this time.

So, the question is...

How to deal with this fathead fish?

Waiting on the plane, it's urgent!

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Los Angeles, just as the 76ers were preparing to fly to the City of Angels, for this first game of the new year against the 76ers...

Do you know how long he, O'Neal, has been waiting?

Recalling the various experiences he had last season, especially the hacking he suffered for three consecutive months after playing against the 76ers, O'Neal really wanted to slap the 76ers to death.

Watching his beloved "Pippen" grow up day by day, if he, O'Neal, doesn't smash the 76ers' "198" brothers into mincemeat this time, then he will swim back to Orlando to drink Hardaway's foot-washing water!

"Oh ho ho, look, who offended our Shaq brother?"

This day, during the Lakers' training, Robert Horry, who had been dunked on by O'Neal countless times, smiled.

How could Horry be angry about being bullied by O'Neal in training, knowing his own limits?

As an excellent leg pendant, Horry has always gone up to cut twice when he should hit a critical strike, and when he wants him to be low-key, he is a low-key person.

Looking at O'Neal in excellent condition, Horry couldn't be happier...

If possible, Horry would rather be dunked on by O'Neal every day than see O'Neal eat donuts during the game.

And aside, in addition to O'Neal, Kobe's condition is equally outstanding.

Because since becoming a noble Lakers starter, the two things Kobe has been looking forward to most this season are playing Jordan and, well...

That is to PK with Su Feng.

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