The Way of the Center

Before the start of the second contest between the Trail Blazers and the Grizzlies, 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 discussions among fans.

It can be said that throughout the season, Anjie was the master of media opinion. From building the championship lineup at the beginning of the season, to the winning streak in the season and the verbal battle with Sam Smith, until the playoffs smashed the Quartet and set a new record.

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

"Oh my god, look at this guy." Westbrook, who was lying in the ward, took out his mobile phone, but found that it was full of news about An Jie.

"Angie broke the record again, making history with 11 blocks in a single game in the playoffs."

"The ancient behemoth that travels through time and space—China Ann."

"The total score is 2 to 0, can the Trail Blazers sweep the opponent again?"

These exaggerated titles made people not want to pay attention to An Jie. So the media is a double-edged sword. They can ruin your reputation, but they can also make you famous.

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

No matter how well-developed the Internet is, no matter how many newspapers in countries and regions you read, it is impossible for you to find a second media that wrote Anjie in such detail.

Wu Hua has also changed from a small special reporter who was attracted to the United States to an important celebrity in the newspaper office today. Everyone knew that keeping Wu Hua was equivalent to keeping An Jie.

Now, the "Sports Herald" even has a special English version for sale. It can also be seen from this that this Anjie enthusiasm is not limited to domestic.

"They all say you're one championship away,

It will completely surpass me. Do you know Ann, I really regret that I taught you so well back then. "The next morning after breaking the record, Anjie also received a call from Olajuwon himself. Of course, Olajuwon said this only as a joke. Dameng is equally happy that Anjie can succeed.

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

"Hahahaha, don't be so arrogant. This is only the Western Conference semifinals. Tighten your nerves for me, the road ahead is still long!"

After talking with Olajuwon on the phone, the blessings of Anjie's other friends followed. Needless to say, Yao Ming, Yi Jianlian, Big Zhi, the Chinese Basketball Association and other domestic compatriots all sent their sincere greetings to An Jie by phone.

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

Of course, Nike, which signed a long-term contract with Anjie, still sent a congratulatory text message as usual. They first congratulated Anjie on his victory and "by the way" breaking the record that had been dusty for 23 years. A pricey bonus.

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

It's hard for you to tell whether Moslav, the manager, is too far-sighted or too confident in An Jie.

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

Those 11 blocked shots brought considerable benefits to Anjie. But as long as he doesn't touch the O'Brien Cup, no matter how many times he wins, Anjie will never be satisfied.

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

Although Westbrook was injured, the excellent performance of Durant and Thunder rookie Reggie Jackson still made the old and treacherous Popovich capsize.

As for the East, the Heat and the Bulls also "accidentally" drew 1-1. Although the Bulls did not have Rose this entire season, the rise of Jimmy and Butler, the swingman of the forward and guard, made the Bulls' strength still not to be underestimated. Being able to overthrow the Heat in the playoffs, this also somewhat proves the impressive strength of this Bulls team.

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

Angie's number one fan, Paul George, just won the Most Improved Award yesterday, and the Pacers led by him are gaining momentum. It's a pity that under the strong resistance of "Little Melon" Anthony, the score of the two sides was also tied at 1-1.

In other words, the game is up to now. Angie's Blazers are the only team that hasn't lost in the second round. Of course, they are also the only team that has won consecutively 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 situation of the Grizzlies worse.

Mike Conley, the guard who could have been a hero in Memphis, has been scared out of his wits by Anjie's defense.

Tony Allen's defense is still a sharp edge, but after playing against the Trail Blazers, this guy's confidence in the offensive end 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 to start in the playoffs.

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

The Grizzlies can win the Clippers, first of all because Jordan and Griffin are at a loss in the face of Gasol and Randolph's onslaught. But now using the set that beat the Clippers can't help the Grizzlies beat the Blazers.

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

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

"We must win this game at home! We have no way out! Victory, victory! Even if we are bloody on the field, we still need a victory!" Lionel Hollins was uncharacteristically before the game He yelled because he knew that if the Trail Blazers made another victory, the series would be 3-0. In the history of the NBA, no team has been able to complete a 3-0 reversal, and Hollins is very clear that his Grizzlies can't accomplish such a feat!

So for the Grizzlies, it was indistinguishable from the last game. Losing this game means that they have almost missed the promotion.

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

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

But to everyone's surprise, the Grizzlies survived!

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

Embarrassed, ugly, unable to move an inch. But the Grizzlies, relying on their enthusiasm, survived the entire first half.

In the words of Mike Breen: "These vicious 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 Blazers by five points at halftime. The Grizzlies, who have taken the lead, will not become restrained, they will only do better in the second half.

In the third quarter, the Grizzlies were nothing but a group of desperadoes. Ugly but fierce offense, gambling but tough defense. Hollins has even given up the normal rotation, as long as he still has physical strength, he must continue to fight on the field. What rotation time was thrown into the trash can by Hollins.

Mess, punches, hammer wrenches, bench tables, the Grizzlies used everything at their disposal, and in the end, they stalled the Blazers. Even if they are in a mess, they will drag their opponents into the mud and roll together.

It's just that in the fourth quarter of the game, Anjie can continue to stand up and run from the mud. And the giant bear, which was riddled with scars, no longer had the strength to struggle.

"An's Flying Body Slash!"

"Andre Iguodala! Nice pullup layup!"

"Nicholas Batum~~~~Three!"

"Damian Lillard, he did it! This guy was defending against Mark, forced a layup and added free throws!!"

A wave of onslaught by the Trail Blazers completely killed the Grizzlies. Lionel Hollins sat on the bench, he even forgot to make a substitution.

The Grizzlies fought so fiercely, it can be said that they did not hesitate at any cost, but in the end? They are still struggling to win. This incident hit Hollins too hard. Could it be that the Blazers are really so strong?

Ultimately, the Memphis players became heroes. 105 to 100, this is the smallest difference between the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers in a playoff matchup. But the butcher from Portland still mercilessly took away the victory.

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

When walking into the player tunnel, Marc Gasol couldn't help avoiding the camera and wiping the corner of his eye. Although he doesn't want to admit it, Marc Gasol knows that his road to the playoffs has really come to an end...

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