The Way of the Center

Before the Blazers and the Grizzlies' second contest began, the hottest topic in the entire basketball circle was Westbrook's injury. And when the game ended, Anjie once again became the center of heated discussion among fans.

It can be said that this whole season, Anjie has been the master of media public opinion. From the beginning of the season to build a championship lineup, to the season's winning streak and the slobber with Sam Smith, until the playoffs hit a record.

If last season's NBA belonged to the Heat's Big Three, then this season's NBA, undoubtedly belonged to Anjie.

"Oh my god, look at this guy." Westbrook, who was lying in the ward, took out his mobile phone, only to find that it was all news about Anjie.

"Angel broke the record again and made history with 11 blocks in a single game in the playoffs."

"An ancient behemoth that travels through time and space-China An."

"The total score is 2 to 0. Can the Trail Blazers sweep their opponents again?"

These exaggerated headlines make it impossible for people not to pay attention to An Jie. So the media is a double-edged sword. They can ruin you, but they can also make you completely popular.

Since the online media invaded the market, the sales of traditional media have been declining. But this does not include the "Sports Pioneer" which has a column authorized by Anjie.

No matter how developed the Internet is, no matter how many national and regional newspapers you read, you will never find a second media that writes An Jie so thoroughly.

Wu Hua has also changed from a smashing little special correspondent to a pivotal celebrity in today's newspapers. Everyone knows that keeping Wu Hua is equivalent to keeping An Jie.

Now, "Sports Pioneer" even has a special English edition for sale. It can also be seen that this Anjie fever is not limited to China.

"They all said that you are only one championship short of you and you will surpass me in an all-round way. Do you know what, Ann, I really regret teaching you so well." The next morning after breaking the record, Anjie also received Austria. A call from Rajuwon himself. Of course, Olajuwon’s words are just joking. Anjie can be successful, and Dameng is equally happy.

"It's useless to regret. You asked me to protect the center's final honor. I must do what I said." An Jie was also in a very good mood. He finally got rid of the haze of Westbrook's injury.

"Hahahaha, don't be so big in your tone. This is only the Western Conference semifinals. Give me your nerves, the road ahead is still long!"

After the phone call with Olajuwon, Anjie’s other friends’ blessings followed. Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, Da Zhi, the Chinese Basketball Association and other domestic compatriots naturally did not need to say much. They all sent sincere greetings to An Jie over the phone.

On the other side, Kobe, Durant, Morris, Paul George and others have also called in. Anjie's excellent performance in the playoffs has not only made him a red man in the hearts of fans. Even in the hearts of people who are also NBA stars, Anjie has become extremely popular.

Of course, Nike, which signed a long-term contract with An Jie, still sent a congratulatory text message as usual. They first congratulated An Jie on his victory and "by the way" broke the 23-year-old record. After that, they also attached a note. An expensive bonus.

"Every time an NBA record is broken, the reward is 3 million US dollars." This is a reward clause that Moslav tried hard to win for Anjie when he renewed his contract with Nike. However, this season, on this clause alone, Anjie has made a lot of money.

It's hard to tell whether Meslav, an agent, is too far-sighted or too confident in An Jie.

Money, fame, honor, and of course, and the most important point, victory.

Those 11 blocked shots brought An Jie a lot of benefits. But as long as the O'Brien Cup is not touched, Anjie will not be satisfied no matter how many times he wins.

In the Western Conference semifinals, the Grizzlies must return to Memphis with a score of 2-0. As for the Thunder and Spurs, the score became 1-1.

Although Westbrook was injured, Durant and Thunder rookie Reggie Jackson's excellent performance still caused the old and cunning Popovich to capsize.

As for the East, the Heat and the Bulls also "accidentally" tied the game 1-1. Although the Bulls did not have Rose this entire season, the rise of Jimmy and Butler, a swingman, still makes the Bulls' strength still indispensable. Being able to top the Heat in the playoffs is also proof of the impressive strength of this Bulls team.

As for the other Eastern Conference semifinals, the game that made O'Neal so boring to watch Anjie News, it was played between the Indiana Pacers and the Knicks.

Anjie's number one fan, Paul George, just won the honor of the best progress award yesterday, and the Pacers led by him are gaining momentum. Unfortunately, under the strong resistance of "Little Melon" Anthony, the score between the two sides was also 1-1.

In other words, the game is played until now. Anjie's Trail Blazers are the only team that hasn't lost in the second round. Of course, they are also the only team that has won a winning streak since entering the playoffs.

This record unreservedly demonstrates the strength of the Trail Blazers, but for Lionel Hollins, this overwhelming report will only make the Grizzlies' situation worse.

Mike Conley, the guard who might have become a Memphis hero, has been frightened by Anjie's defense.

Tony Allen's defense is still a sharp edge, but after playing against the Blazers, this guy's offensive confidence is getting lower and lower.

"Old Prince" Prince? People have to obey the old. The veteran, who joined the league in 2002, is no longer suitable as a starter in the playoffs.

As for Marc Gasol and Zach Randolph, the black and white bears have passed two games and have seen the strength gap between them and Anjie and Aldridge.

The Grizzlies can win the Clippers, first of all because Jordan and Griffin are at a loss for the onslaught of Gasol and Randolph. But now with the set of defeating the Clippers, it can't help the Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers.

In the two games played in Portland, the Grizzlies did their best. But the cruel result gave this group of hardworking guys a blow.

After a day of indiscriminate reports about Anjie, the Grizzlies had to face the Blazers again. Although this time, the battlefield was moved to the FedEx Stadium in Memphis. Although this time, tens of thousands of Grizzlies fans will become the sixth player on the battlefield. But most people are still not optimistic about the prospects of the Grizzlies.

"We have to win this game at home! We have no retreat! Victory, victory! Even if we fight **** the court, we also need a victory!" Lionel Hollins went uncharacteristically before the game Yelled because he knew that if the Trail Blazers make another move, the series total score will become 3-0. In NBA history, no team has been able to complete a reversal in a 3-0 situation, and Hollins knows very well that his Grizzlies cannot accomplish such a feat!

So for the Grizzlies, this is no different from the last game. Losing this game means that they are almost nowhere to be promoted.

Don't tell me, Lionel Hollins's yelling really works. At the beginning of the game, the eager Trail Blazers attacked fiercely.

Lillard's breakthrough, Matthews' running position, Iguodala's organization, Aldridge and Anjie's subtle cooperation, the Blazers almost showed their final form on the offensive end.

But what everyone didn't expect was that the Grizzlies actually survived!

The Grizzlies used desperate defensive pressure and gambling double-team defense to contain the Trail Blazers' scoring momentum. As for the offensive end, inexplicable ballooning, such as Tony Allen's three-pointer, such as Mike Conley's. Offensive rebounds, "Old Prince" Prince's heart-wrenching breakthrough.

Embarrassed, ugly, and difficult to move. But the Grizzlies, relying on their enthusiasm, survived the entire first half.

In the words of Mike Brin: "These evil bears from Memphis have lost their minds! They just want to win, even if it will cost them everything!"

50 to 55, the Grizzlies led the Trail Blazers by five points at halftime. The Grizzlies, who took the lead, will not become convergent, they will only do better in the second half.

In the third quarter of the game, the Grizzlies are a group of desperadoes. Very ugly but very fierce offense, gamble-style but tough defense. Hollins even gave up the normal rotation, as long as he still has physical strength, he must continue to fight on the court. Hollins threw it into the trash can for any rotation time.

In a mess, punches and kicks, hammer wrenches, bench tables, the Grizzlies exhausted everything they could use, and in the end, they still dragged the Trail Blazers. Even if they are embarrassed, they will drag their opponents into the mud and roll together.

Only in the fourth quarter of the game, Anjie can continue to stand up and run from the mud. And the scarred giant bear no longer has the strength to struggle.

"Ann's flying buckle!"

"Andre Iguodala! Beautiful drawbar layup!"

"Nicholas Batum~~~~Three!"

"Damien Lillard, he did it! This guy withstood Mark's defense and forced a layup and added a free throw!!"

A wave of onslaught by the Trail Blazers ~www.NovelMTL.com~ completely killed the Grizzlies. Lionel Hollins sat on the bench, he had even forgotten the substitution.

The Grizzlies fight so fiercely, it can be said to be at any cost, but in the end? They still struggle to find a victory. This incident has hit Hollins too much. Is it true that the Blazers have really been so strong?

In the end, the Memphis players became heroes. 105 to 100, this is a playoff matchup with the smallest difference between the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers. But the butcher from Portland still took away the victory without mercy.

3 to 0, this set of numbers weighed heavily on the Grizzlies, making it difficult for them to breathe.

Marc Gasol couldn't help but avoid the camera and wipe the corner of his eye as he walked into the player tunnel. Although I don’t want to admit it, Marc Gasol knows that his road to the playoffs has really come to an end...

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