The Bucks' first encounter with the Cavaliers this season was on November 10.
As visitors, the Bucks headed to Cleveland.
In terms of records, the Bucks had achieved a two-game winning streak since Yu Fei's return and were currently at 5 wins and 2 losses, while the Cavaliers, after suffering a five-game losing streak at the start of the season, had narrowly defeated Yu Fei's former team, the Washington Wizards, in their last game to clinch their first victory of the season.
By record, the Bucks were currently third in the Eastern Conference, and the Cavaliers were at the bottom of the Eastern.
The game itself wasn't the focal point.
But "The Chosen One's first showdown against the King" was a massive hook.
With Kobe's reputation tarnished, the NBA urgently needed to redeem its image. Therefore, Yu Fei and McGrady, both incredibly promising superstars, received even more hype and greater exposure.
And James, the star of tomorrow, was also a focus of the league's attention.