The Way of the Center

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When the Spurs and the Blazers, the two best performing teams of this year, finally met, people discovered that in addition to Anjie and his Blazers, this year's San Antonio Spurs are also very, very strong.

Perhaps when the playoffs just started, the Spurs were still a bit uncomfortable. But when they were forced into a tiebreaker by the Grizzlies in the first round, the energy of the Spurs really burst. It can be said that the Spurs can be like this now, thanks to the Grizzlies. Had it not been for the Grizzlies to force the Spurs to death as soon as they came out, the Spurs might have awakened later.

There is a set of data that is particularly scary. In the just-concluded Western Conference semifinals against the Thunder, the Spurs averaged 52.8% field goal percentage and 46.6% three-point field goal percentage. They averaged 11 three-pointers per game and averaged 105.6 points per game. Both can contribute 25.4 offenses.

It is not easy to get such perfect numbers in the playoffs. What's more, the Thunder's defense is not bad at all.

Popovich is indeed very good, if it weren't for the Trail Blazers' 72 wins this year, Ricard might not have the opportunity to compete with Popovich for the best coach. This white-haired old man made the Spurs' offense so fluent, people are even talking about it, such a Spurs, I'm afraid the Trail Blazers really can't beat it.

When a half-hearted coach like McHale believed in eight-man rotation to ensure combat effectiveness, Popovich rarely played a 13-man rotation in the playoffs! Everyone on the Spurs has a role to play, and Popovich will never let anyone who doesn't play like that.

This, even Ricard could not do it. 10-person rotation, this is Ricard's best method of rotation. But with 13 people taking turns, Ricard didn't even think about it.

From this point alone, we can also see how huge the gap between the Spurs and Popovich and the others is. As Duncan's text message to Anjie said, this year, the Spurs may be more difficult than last season!

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Catherine found that in the past few days, even if Anjie stays at home and does not practice, he always looks at things related to basketball. Moreover, he will always watch only one team's game video, and that is the San Antonio Spurs game.

Know yourself and the enemy, and a hundred battles will never end. As a Chinese, An Jie knows the truth well.

"Didn’t you beat the Spurs once last year? The Spurs and your lineup have not changed much. Look at you, does it need to be so nervous? Besides, you and the Spurs ran into it during the regular season this season. Didn't you win two of them three times?" Catherine hugged An Jie on the sofa from behind, and An Jie recovered from the video of the game. Looking at the time again, it was almost ten o'clock in the evening. It turns out that I have been sitting here watching the video for almost three hours.

Anjie stroked Catherine's hand and put it to her mouth slightly. "Basketball games are changing all the time. We defeated them last year. It doesn't mean that we will definitely be able to win again this year."

"Hey, you're an mvp, and there are games that mvp can't win." Catherine sat on Anjie's lap playfully.

"Duncan and Parker, they are also mvp..." An Jie looked at the night sky outside the French window. Tonight, perhaps the last peaceful night in Portland.

When Anjie and Catherine fell asleep peacefully, espn's special program on the finals of the East and West Division finally began.

This time, espn invited Jeff Van Gundy, a very popular newcomer to explain. With the addition of professional and passionate Mike Brin, the ratings of this episode must be very gratifying.

The fact is also true. Most basketball fans across the United States are watching this show at the moment. Today, the just-concluded Eastern Conference Finals have already stoked the appetites of fans. Tomorrow's Western Conference Finals will be so exciting that fans can't wait to experience it in advance from tonight's show.

"Tomorrow, the Western Conference Finals between the Trail Blazers and Spurs will begin. I think this time, the Trail Blazers finally met a decent opponent." As soon as Mike Brin finished speaking, the live director turned the camera on. Van Gundy was approved.

"I really hope that the league can cancel the east and west parts of the playoffs. Now every team has chartered flights. It is not a problem to cross the east and west to participate in the playoffs. Tomorrow's game should be placed in the finals. Enjoy it on the stage!" Van Gundy briefly explained the excitement of tomorrow’s game in just one sentence. A Western Conference finals comparable to the Finals, Van Gundy is not alarmist.

"The Spurs are indeed very strong, but the Trail Blazers have lost ten games for so long from the end of October last year to mid-May now. You have to know Jeff, this is a very terrible result. Not only did the Trailblazers have a record of 72 wins, but they have already won eight straight in the playoffs! Even so, do you think the Spurs that went bumpy in the playoffs can pose a threat to the Trail Blazers?" Mike Brin has witnessed the Blazers accomplish too many impossibility this season. He doesn't believe that the San Antonio Spurs can be compared with this miraculous team.

"This Spurs team has become different since the tiebreak in the first round of the playoffs. They are more united. In addition to the excellent defense as always, the Spurs' offense is also very smooth. Indeed, personally. From the data point of view, Duncan is indeed not safe. But on the whole, this Spurs team is fully capable of wrestling with the Blazers. The key to the Blazers defense will no longer be the basket, but the three-point line . "Van Gundy's words are not alarmist. He has carefully studied the tactics of the Spurs and the Trail Blazers. He averaged 46% of his field goal percentage and made 11 three-pointers. This is something that the seemingly versatile Trail Blazers don't have.

The espn program is still in full swing, and the players who are about to participate in tomorrow's battle will rest early and recharge their energy.

Two teams for the championship, two leaders who respect each other and are enemies. Tomorrow's Western Conference semifinals, fans are destined to see a matchup like sparks hitting the earth.

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"Stop him, stop him, stop him!" Ricard yelled from the sidelines. This was the first time Ricard yelled so hard since he was discharged from the hospital.

Ricard is referring to Danny Green, who is currently actively running. This young three-pointer has a burst of touch today. He has made four shots from the three-point line, but he has already hit three of them!

What is the concept of three three-pointers? Three three-pointers can allow the Spurs to add a full nine points to their scoring list! Nine points are difficult to fill in for this level of competition. At this time, the Blazers are indeed passive. The Spurs actually took a 5-point lead in the Moda Center, which belongs to Anjie. What's even worse is that now there are only 2 minutes left before the end of the game!

Trailblazer fans followed Ricard in the stands and yelled. Who would have thought that the first game of the Western Conference finals would be like this. Popovich led the Spurs and completely controlled the situation.

Ricard had to admire the Spurs’ mastery of rhythm and became accustomed to playing with the Rockets’ teams that rely on chaos and singles to win. Suddenly they encountered a disciplined team. .

Even though the fans and Ricard on the sidelines shouted, Danny Green, who received a pass from Parker, made a decisive shot.

This time, Iguodala cleverly bypassed Split's off-the-ball pick-and-roll and bit behind Green.

But Danny Green, who had already made a confident shot, didn't stop, he almost shot the ball against Iguodala's defense.

"Fuck!" Popovich yelled angrily. Danny Green's decision to make a shot was unacceptable for Popovich.

However, Green, who was feeling fiery, was stunned to throw the ball. Ricard was so angry that he tore off his tie. This kind of ball is always the most morale-damaging.

"Next time you want to shoot like this again, just come down and do it!" Although Green scored, he still did not escape the fate of being reprimanded by Popovich.

Don’t think that Popovich will undermine the confidence of the players. In fact, many of the cases of the comeback are caused by the overconfidence of the leading side. Green is lucky this time. Can he guarantee that he can score a goal against the defense every time?

The Trail Blazers immediately launched a counterattack, but the immature Lillard, under the Spurs' systematic defense, couldn't even find the space to pass the ball.

The team's offense was stalled for a while, and in the end, Lillard handed the ball to the more experienced Iguodala, and the deadlock was finally resolved.

Iguodala broke the ball and Anjie, who received the ball from the middle distance, swung past Split and went straight to the basket.

Duncan didn't try his best to make up for it, because losing Aldridge was also outweighed by the loss. Popovich’s strategy is very clear, letting you Anjie score, but only letting you Anjie score!

An Jie dunked with one hand and the Trail Blazers recovered two points. But just a few tens of seconds later, Tony Parker returned the color with a throw.

This is the epitome of this game. An Jie can score, but the Spurs are always one step ahead.

The situation in the game remained stalemate until the last second. An Jie worked very hard. He contributed his greatest strength on both sides of the offense and defense. An Jie scored a game-high 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The best individual today will undoubtedly be An Jie. But the best team today is the San Antonio Spurs!

109 to 105, the point difference is not big, but even if the Spurs only lead by one point, they are also winners!

The entire Moda Center fell into silence. How long hasn't lost a ball here? Fans even forgot how to react when they lose ~ www.NovelMTL.com ~ The Trail Blazers' eight-game winning streak in the playoffs is over! This is the Western Conference Finals. The Trail Blazers should show a better performance! "Jeff Van Gundy's prediction became a reality, and the San Antonio Spurs really caused trouble for the defending champion.

Compared with the Blazers who passed the first two rounds easily, the Spurs, who were promoted with the Grizzlies and Thunder, have two difficult bones, but they have an advantage.

The Spurs have become accustomed to the rhythm of high-intensity combat, and the Blazers think that every opponent is so easy to deal with.

The total score in the Western Conference semifinals became 1-0, but this time, the Trail Blazers became the lagging side.

Anjie stared blankly at the score on the big screen under the celebration of the Spurs players. This year, Duncan didn't joke with himself!

A strong opponent has emerged, and the Trail Blazers have encountered the biggest crisis they have encountered this season. An Jie and Duncan, the Trail Blazers and the Spurs, who will kill them?

The strong defending champion must be vigilant.