The Way of the Center

As the game continued, Ricard discovered that Split’s performance was not just a personal phenomenon. Today, the entire Spurs team is in exceptionally good form, and everyone can come forward. Split's first two goals are just a microcosm of the good state of the entire Spurs team today.

It seems that the experience of falling in the City of Roses in the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years has made all Spurs players agitated. Originally, it is impossible for a team to rely solely on the star to support it. What's more, the three heads of the Spurs are getting older. And their new nuclear Leonard is still too young.

Aldridge finally became vigilant and didn't let Splitter get another chance, but Tony Parker changed his offensive focus and passed the ball to Danny Green.

Green has always been a three-point shooter, so Matthews posted him very tightly, in order to prevent him from taking his shots. However, after receiving Parker's pass, Green did not shoot a three-pointer, but directly dribbled the ball away from Matthews!

Matthews, who was too close, had no time to react, and Danny Green killed him easily. This guy made a jump shot from a mid-range position, adding two more points for the Spurs.

So far, the Spurs and the Trail Blazers are still tied. But the scores of the three people in the gdp add up to only 4 points.

The Spurs demonstrated team basketball to the fullest today. With everyone in excellent condition, the tactical master **Vicci naturally performed well. He developed various seemingly complicated but very sophisticated tactics, which brought out the combat effectiveness of everyone on the Spurs team.

Ricard kept changing the defensive strategy, and Anjie's target was also changed and changed. They finally limit one point to death, and the other point will immediately rise.

Throughout the first half of the game, the Spurs relied on their excellent integrity to control the rhythm. When the whistle blew at the end of the second quarter, the San Antonio Spurs in the away game actually led the powerful Trailblazers by 3 points! 50 to 47, the unbeatable defending champion was actually crushed in a whole half of the game. The entire San Antonio fans cheered at home, and the Blazers’ first two-game losing streak of the season will be personally offered by the Spurs!

"Both sides are in excellent condition. If the Spurs could participate in the Western Conference Finals in this state a few months ago, the final outcome would be hard to say." Charles Barkley looked energetic, maybe, the Spurs today Can you really give the Trail Blazers a losing streak?

"Excellent! Excellent! Keep going. The Trail Blazers have not fought such a tough battle for a long time. They thought all their opponents could easily handle it. Go on the field and tell them that this league is not in their control!" During the break, **Vicci was unexpectedly excited.

The Spurs are always full of unwillingness when facing the Trail Blazers, but today, the Spurs have changed this unwillingness to motivation.

Just look at the personal data, maybe the Spurs does not have any one person's data particularly prominent. But by adding up the data of this group of people, you can see why the Spurs are leading.

In the impatient mood of the Portland fans, the intermission time passed extremely quickly. In a short while, the competition between the two sides in the second half of the game officially started.

After the first goal after the opening, the fans of Moda Center burst out their loudest voice. They also hope to contribute to this game, and Parker, who is advancing with the ball, even feels that the entire Moda Center is shaken by these shouts.

As soon as Parker passed the center line, he surrendered the ball. He let Leonard control the ball and he started to move.

The Blazers' defense immediately became tense, and Anjie can't just worry about Duncan now. He must closely observe the entire half and be ready to cover the penalty area at any time.

Leonard was not timid at all against Iguodala, who was selected as a defensive team last year. He calmly took two probing steps, and finally made a quick breakthrough with Split's secret pick and roll.

Iguodala also desperately, he quickly bypassed the Brazilian and continued to pester Leonard. But Leonard didn't take the shot himself, instead he passed the ball again.

The basketball flew to Danny Green's hands beyond the three-point line. Now, Matthews dare not press Danny Green unreservedly. In the first half of the game, he was almost sifted by Green.

Green caught the ball and jumped directly without hesitation! Matthews was shocked. Danny Green's shot was too bold!

However, when Grinteng reached the highest point, his wrist shook suddenly. Basketball shot, but not shooting, but passing!

"The fake shot was true, the Spurs played very patiently on offense!"

The basketball flew over the crowd again and finally stopped at the bottom left corner. There, Tony Parker had already found a gap after a series of runs. He usually assists Green to shoot three pointers. Today, the order is reversed.

After receiving the pass, Parker picked up the knife and dropped the basketball straight into the net. With a three-pointer, the Spurs team basketball continued to exude threats. Sitting in the luxurious box, Catherine clenched her fists nervously.

"Go on, Ann!"

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On a cold Christmas Eve, a city like Portland is scorching hot. The fans were sweating profusely one by one, and their hearts beat faster. The deadly atmosphere of this game made everyone restless. Even fans watching at home can't sit on the sofa.

"Since Ann participated in the Christmas War, he has never lost. Every Christmas, Ann can be the final winner. But this year, things seem to be a little different." Kenny Smith looked at Christmas in recent years. The information of the war, every time, Anjie can become the final winner.

At this moment, there are only 60 seconds left before the end of this fierce Christmas war. The players on the Spurs bench have crossed shoulders to each other, waiting for the moment when the whistle sounded, collectively rushing to celebrate the victory.

106 to 98, in the last minute, the Spurs in the away game held an eight-point advantage. And now, it's the Spurs' offensive round. As long as Parker continues to drag time, hopes for the Trail Blazers will become smaller and smaller.

However, Parker had just stepped across the center line, and Lillard was forced to come up without reservation. It seems that the Trail Blazers are desperate. Press defense, although it can double the pressure of the ball-holding players. But in the same way, the entire defensive lineup will be stretched out, and if you are not careful, you will be caught by the offensive team.

Today, the Spurs showed their team basketball to the fullest. It stands to reason that pressing on defense is very inappropriate for this situation. But no way, the game time is only one minute, Ricard must take the risk!

Seeing Lillard coming up aggressively, Parker did not dare to delay time. Leonard has already come out at this time, Parker only needs to hand over the ball, and everything is over!

Parker hurriedly jumped up before Lillard, who raised his arms, completely sealed the angle, and he heard Duncan's yelling as soon as the basketball was released.

"Don't pass it!"

"What!?" Parker turned his head in astonishment, and there was no one beside Duncan, where's Anjie?

"It's Ann! Ann came out, and he intercepted the ball midway. Stealed! Stealed! This is the opportunity for the Trail Blazers! An excellent opportunity to counterattack!" Jeff Van Gundy saw An Jie come out and intercept the basketball. , His heartbeat also accelerated.

An Jie took a big risk before he dared to leave Duncan to intercept the pass. Fortunately, I succeeded, otherwise the game would really be over.

Anjie moved quickly with the ball, and Lillard was the only teammate running in front of Anjie. But there is Tony Parker who is staring at him beside him, this ball can not be passed, you can only rely on yourself!

An Jie controlled the ball and walked into the three-point line. Just when Leonard had already caught up, An Jie suddenly stopped a step backward! Then he leaped high, leaning back slightly. A difficult emergency stop and step back jumper, but An Jie, as a center forward, did all these actions quite consistently!

Leonard quickly changed his center of gravity, leaping high, hoping to block Anjie's sight. It's a pity, perhaps because of the strong seal, Leonard's hand slapped Anjie's shot. And the referee who has been paying close attention did not miss this picture!

"Beep!" The harsh whistle sounded.

"Swipe!" The basketball hollowed into the net.

"Boom!" The Moda Center erupted, An Jie looked up to the sky and screamed, punching his chest hard. Hit three points! He got a chance to hit a three-pointer!

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, we still have enough lead!" Parker immediately ran up to comfort young Leonard. Even if Anjie scored three points, the Trail Blazers were still 5 points behind. It is not easy to chase 5 points in 52 seconds.

An Jie walked to the free throw line, and the Moda Center, which was just like a volcanic eruption, became silent in an instant. No one dared to interrupt Anjie's free throw at this time. The scene was as quiet as an empty training ground, even if a needle fell on the ground, it could be heard clearly.

Catherine, who was sitting in the luxurious box, held her breath. She was afraid that the sound of her breathing would break the balance.

An Jie took a deep breath, bent his legs slightly, and softly shot. The basketball was hollow into the net, and the fans immediately cheered. With a successful three-pointer, the Trail Blazers narrowed the gap!

"At critical moments, Ann is always able to come forward! Now that the Trail Blazers are only 5 points behind, let's see how the steady Spurs can keep the victory."

After receiving the baseline ball from Split, Parker deliberately pushed forward slowly. Time, now the Spurs’ biggest enemy is time. As long as time is gone, the Trail Blazers will have to accept their first losing streak of the season!

However, Lillard did not sit still. He crossed the center line to entangle Parker, and the Blazers used a full court press defense!

No matter what, Parker is also one of the best point guards in the league. A tight defense will not prevent him from holding the ball through half the court.

The bodies of the two were quickly attached to each other. Lillard kept interfering with Parker's dribbling with his hands, but Parker skilfully avoided the interference.

Finally, Parker passed the center line smoothly. He looked up deliberately, and An Jie was staying beside Duncan honestly now. So Parker didn't hesitate anymore, he raised the basketball and passed it hard.

Leonard came out again, but this time, the basketball was successfully delivered to Leonard.

At this time, due to Parker’s long-standing entanglement, the Spurs’ 24-second offensive time is running out of time~www.NovelMTL.com~ Leonard wanted to break through, but found that Iguodala did not give himself again this time. Any chance.

No way, Leonard had to force a shot outside the three-point line. Anyway, time has been successfully delayed for so long, and it doesn't matter if the goal is not scored.

"Not good!" After Leonard took the shot, his heart suddenly tightened. He didn't expect Iguodala's interference to be so strong that he couldn't make a complete shot at all.

The basketball flew towards the hoop in a weird arc, and An Jie immediately calculated the final point of the ball. Before the basketball hit the hoop, he suddenly took off!

"Three non-sticks! Leonard actually made a three-point non-stick! An Gan grabbed this basketball before everyone else, and he launched a long pass directly from the backcourt! Oh my god, when was Damien? Went there! After receiving the basketball, he did not continue to advance, but directly shot the three-pointer!" Mike Brin quickly interpreted the situation on the court. This short one-minute time is simply the game. Essence!

Lillard's three-pointer shot rapidly in the air. This key ball ability of the No. 0 guard with terrifying ability became the turning point of the half-time game...