The Way of the Center

The Blazers' locker room was silent. This may be the quietest time in the home team's locker room in the Rose Garden since the playoffs.

Everyone bowed their heads, panting, and wiping sweat. No one would make a joke at this time, after all, it's not fortunate to be behind the Spurs at halftime.

"Da." Just as the players were suffocating to death by the quiet atmosphere, the door of the locker room was pushed open. Ricard and Divac walked in. Both of these guys had just been entangled by the reporter, so they came a little later.

"It's really a hard half, what's the matter, do you want to admit defeat?" Ricard easily stood in front of the tactical whiteboard. This position is like the Spurs who are currently very behind.

"Ann, why don't you speak anymore." Ricard called Anjie's name.

"I'm just thinking about how to beat the opponent!" An Jie's expression was firm, and sure enough, this guy never knew what giving up was.

"What did the Spurs rely on to get such a big lead?" Ricard said and took out the marker. Everyone knew that this guy was about to start tactics!

"Three-pointer." Wesley Matthews replied ashamed. As the Blazers' five best shooter, Matthews' three-point shooting rate today is not good. Moreover, he was shot into a sieve by the Spurs' outside lines.

"Three-pointers are only one aspect of Wesley. The Spurs are really great not in three-pointers, but their close cooperation! Our biggest problem now is that we are all alone on the defensive end, and there is no one on the offensive end. Can catch Anjie's pass!" Ricard poke the whiteboard with a marker, which is more like poking the hearts of the Blazers players.

"In order to allow you to respond, I want you to spare no effort to move! It is really impossible to get rid of it, so set up an off-the-ball pick-and-roll! On the defensive end, the pick-and-roll will be replaced immediately! If Matt Bonner comes on the field, the fourth position will be lifted up. Defense. Ann, you never stay away from the penalty area!" Ricard began to draw complex tactics on the tactical board. The days of winning games with Anjie's deterrence have passed. This is the Western Conference Finals. Ricard must let the players know that basketball is not won by mVp alone.

Having said everything, Ricard looked at Iguodala before the game restarted. The guy who was the star of the 76ers last season, the data plummeted after coming to the Trail Blazers this season. Although Ricard knew that it was more because of the existence of Angel and Aldridge that caused it all, but Iguodala himself is more and more satisfied with the identity of a role player.

Although Iguodala, who played the Grizzlies in the last round and controlled the ball and organized the team's offense, had a small flash, but this guy quickly calmed down. There is no problem with his strength, but he only likes to assist the real star in his heart.

Ricard must activate this guy. Only in this way can the Blazers' perimeter defense improve. Only in this way can Anjie's pressure on the offensive end be alleviated.

But Ricard did not talk to Iguodala directly. He knew that if he said this to Iguodala in front of everyone, the effect might not be very good. So he found An Jie and found the true leader in this locker room.

"Later, I want you to find a way to mobilize Andre's enthusiasm." Before the start of the second half, Ricard whispered to Angel quietly in the player channel.

"Andre? This guy is very active?" Anjie couldn't understand, Iguodala's performance was already good enough, why Ricard would say such a thing.

"Trust me An, this guy can do more than that." Ricard patted An Jie's waist. Some things are better to say between players and players.

"The Spurs are notoriously stable. It is not easy to get back ten points from the Spurs!"

"The Blazers' offensive firepower is not a joke, I think they just didn't react. In the second half, Ann will definitely be able to lead the team to a counterattack!"

Before the game started, the commentators started arguing endlessly. Although the Spurs are now 10 points ahead, there are still many people who are optimistic about the prospects of the Blazers. They just think the Blazers are playing a bit awkward, but they can't tell where the awkwardness is.

Except for Anjie, the low enthusiasm and confidence of others is not so easy to see. Even Anjie himself did not feel the slight changes in his teammates. Fortunately, the Blazers have Ricard reminded, but the key to the success of the team now lies between Angel and Iguodala.

As soon as the third quarter came up, both sides once again sent the full lineup. Looking at the staring opponents and the ten points difference, An Jie couldn't help but think of Ricard's tips to himself. But until the Spurs made the baseline, he didn't know how to say this to Iguodala.

Tony Parker passed the ball directly to Leonard, who was feeling violent, and Leonard played very confidently in front of Iguodala. After all, in the first half, he had scored too many goals in front of this experienced guy.

Leonard saw that Iguodala was keeping his feet on him, so he dipped the ball inside and hit Duncan.

Duncan confronted An Jie again. Before the fans had time to cheer, the old guy passed the ball again.

The moment Duncan passed the ball, Leonard suddenly started to move. Iguodala couldn't react, but immediately followed. As everyone knows, only halfway through the run, he encountered an off-the-ball pick-and-roll set by Split.

Leonard sprinted out of the three-point line, Tony Parker passed the ball again, Leonard clapped his horse and arrived. Only this time, there was no Iguodala in front of him!

"Didn't I tell you to change defense!?" Ricard yelled, and Leonard's three-pointer went into the net again. With 13 points, the gap became 13 points. This is bound to be a huge blow to the trailblazers.

Anjie looked at Ricard, and Ricard responded to himself with a stern look. An Jie knew that he couldn't wait any longer. No matter what he said, he had to try it.

Iguodala doesn't know what happened to him today. He always feels that he has done everything he should, but the team is still in trouble. Just when he was confused, Anjie patted Iguodala on the shoulder from behind.

"What's the matter? Ann."

"Andre...I..."

"Are you uncomfortable? Just injured!?" Iguodala suddenly became nervous.

"No, no, it's just...Andre, we are in big trouble! With my strength alone, I'm afraid I can't handle all of this! I need you! I need you to stand up now!" Ann Jie finally chose the most direct way and said everything. Between a man and a man, there shouldn't be any hesitation and concealment.

"I need you to stand up!" Iguodala's mind went blank, and at that moment, he seemed to be back in Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, everyone wants him to stand up, although he only wants to be a role player. But people's wishes are still so strong.

But Iguodala’s character makes him wantless in the arena. This guy thinks about how to pass the ball quickly, help his teammates score, or deliberately miss a few **** to tempt him. The opponent uses foul tactics. Sometimes I accidentally turned into a big open, and I had no choice but to throw a three-pointer, because I couldn't hold it anymore.

He has had enough days to stand up in Philadelphia, so when he knew he was traded to the Blazers, he was so lucky. Because in the Blazers, he can finally be a role player he likes with peace of mind.

But even for role players, their primary purpose is to help the team win. Even if Iguodala's playing style is so undesirable, everything he does is for the final victory. He doesn't like showing up, but that doesn't mean he doesn't like victory.

Now, the team is at stake. Victory is about to miss him, even team leaders need to stand up for themselves. Iguodala knew that he had to do something.

Iguodala did everything he should do today, but that was judged by the mark of a role player. Now, Iguodala has decided to change his identity. He is no longer a role player, but an indispensable left and right arm around Anjie! He, now is the key to whether the Trail Blazers can win!

"I know about Ann, I will not give up. Championship, that is also my dream!" Iguodala nodded firmly at Anjie, after that, Iguodala's actions surprised all the commentators on the spot. .

"The offense of the Trail Blazers, we saw...we saw Iguodala begging for the ball!" Yu Jia looked at the court in disbelief. He had no dizziness, and Iguodala did. Asking for the ball at Lillard.

Lillard was not greedy, and immediately sent the ball to Iguodala. Iguodala held the ball to face Leonard. He did not release the ball as quickly as before, but made a three-threat pace.

"What's the matter?" Popovich seemed to smell something wrong, he immediately stood up from the bench and paid close attention to the court.

Seeing this situation, An Jie immediately left his preferred position and went for a pick-and-roll. Iguodala started at the moment and had to admit that Leonard's defense was really good. As soon as Iguodala moved, he moved laterally. It's a pity that Anjie's tough pick-and-roll is even better than Leonard's response!

Seeing Leonard was blocked, Duncan immediately sealed off towards Iguodala. Although Iguodala's offensive desire is not strong, it does not mean you can ignore him.

Iguodala continued to break through, and Duncan had to face off against the strong No. 9. When Iguodala broke through to the mid-range position, he suddenly leaned on Duncan to grab space for himself. After that, Iguodala took two steps in a row, ready to throw!

Duncan didn't slack off, he immediately took off and blocked. But Duncan, who had only one mineral water bottle in his jump height, couldn't reach Iguodala's high-throw basketball.

"Huh?" Duncan was very puzzled. Looking at this angle, Iguodala's throw could not even touch the frame! He is indeed courageous, but Iguodala also lost his edge after playing with the Trail Blazers for so long.

"Boom!" But the next second, Duncan heard the painful "groan" of the basketball hoop.

Anjie hangs above the rim, surrounded by cheering Trail Blazers fans. Just after Iguodala's successful breakthrough, Anjie actively followed. Iguodala, who attracted the defense, did not hesitate and immediately sent An Jie a good goal.

After the goal, Anjie and Iguodala cordially high-five. Ricard smiled with satisfaction, don't see that it is still 11 points short, but in a while, Anjie and the others will be able to catch up!

On the defensive end, Iguodala showed more enthusiasm. In the past, he only treated himself as a role player, and he was breached, so there was still An Jie.

But now, Iguodala has raised the bar for himself. He needs to lock down the best player on the Spurs today, and still do it alone without the help of others!

Leonard started running again, but he found that Iguodala was sticking to himself like crazy.

Through Split's pick and roll, Leonard got his shot. He is still the same as before, catching the ball and shooting. But when he was about to take the ball, Iguodala attacked him like a "missile".

"God!" Bill Wharton couldn't help yelling when Iguodala rushed forward desperately.

The fierce Iguodala made Leonard's three-pointer fail to continue, and he rushed too hard to "throw" himself directly into the audience and into the crowd.

"Brave pounce! Oh my god, this is Andre Iguodala!"

Anjie and Aldridge rushed to the auditorium immediately and pulled Iguodala from the crowd. However, this guy who was almost 30 years old didn't even frown, and immediately threw himself into the offense.

Another offense, Anjie singled Duncan with the ball inside to attract defensive attention. At the same time, Iguodala's sudden active start of the run made Leonard unexpected.

Iguodala slipped across the bottom line, and in the chaotic penalty area, Anjie secretly completed a hand-to-hand cooperation with Iguodala. At the same time, An Jie immediately turned and blocked Leonard's path.

Seeing this, Duncan immediately left Anjie to chase him, but how could the degree of the old stone Buddha compare with Iguodala, a guy with extremely athletic ability?

After Iguodala slipped out of the bottom line, he turned around and shot. Duncan took a half a beat slowly, which did not affect Iguodala's rhythm at all.

An Jie stuck Split and Leonard, even if the goal was not scored, without Duncan, An Jie can still easily complete the second attack!

However, Iguodala did not give An outstanding a chance to shine. The three-pointer he shot crossed a perfect arc and fell straight into the net!

"Andre~~~ Iguodala! Three!" As the dJ yelled at the scene, Iguodala raised his right hand and raised three fingers. At this moment, he is no longer a role player, but "Pippen" beside Anjie!

Popovich frowned and shouted, he was very dissatisfied with Leonard's defense. The Spurs' lead, with only the last 8 points left, returned to single digits!

The released Iguodala played better, and Anjie received more and more support.

Iguodala blocked the outside line, and Anjie blocked the inside line. On the offensive end, the enthusiasm of the two also drove the team.

"Iguodala broke through and Wesley Matthews made a three-pointer! Beautiful! Hit, five points! The gap is only five points!"

"Lillard made a mistake in passing the ball. He passed the ball to Ann too much! It was Iguodala, he flew to save the ball! This guy rammed into the reporter area, but the basketball returned to Ann's hands and turned over to shoot a jumper. Yes! Ann did not disappoint Iguodala, he scored a very difficult goal on Duncan! Three points!"

"Iguodala suddenly came out. He intercepted Parker's pass and Andre broke through with the ball himself! Did a layup? No, Iguodala just threw the basketball to the backboard! Ann! Receive the ball! Just deduct, an insulting aerial relay! Look, Ann and Iguodala are performing! One point, the Spurs have only one point left!"

Helpless ~www.NovelMTL.com~ The Spurs were stopped by the Blazers' strong momentum. After a few minutes of madness, Popovich's voice went hoarse. But even so, Ren still can't stop the crazy Anjie and Iguodala who has no desires.

There was not much time left in the third quarter, and the Spurs only had a one-point lead. Can the Spurs stabilize the situation? Can Anjie and Iguodala complete the reversal?

Countless fans are looking forward to the answer, and all this will become clear after this timeout.

An Jie and Iguodala slammed into each other's chest. The terrible thing about the Trail Blazers was that everyone was recruited for An Jie!

Now, it's Iguodala's turn to show value.

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