章 315: Chapter 200 This is Your Punishment

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After training camp ended, the preseason began—a time that was relaxed but filled with diverse sentiments among the players.

The Bucks won three out of four preseason games, and the one they lost saw Yu Fei playing only 10 minutes.

Karl was intent on testing the strength of the new players, especially the two rookies.

The results were not ideal, as Pachulia's defense issues were magnified and Haslem's technical roughness was laid bare.

"I also hope they can contribute to the team immediately, but obviously, they still have a long way to go," George Karl said, "You can't expect every rookie to shine like Frye right away."

After the preseason ended, the Bucks prepared at home for a few days before welcoming the 2003-04 season opener.

As the defending champions, the Bucks played host for the first game of the new season, welcoming their first opponent—the Minnesota Timberwolves.