The Way of the Center

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

It seems that the experience of falling to the Rose City in the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive years has made all the Spurs players feel aggrieved. Originally, it was impossible for a team to rely solely on the head of the star to support it, not to mention that the three heads of the Spurs are getting older. And their new core Leonard is still too young.

Aldridge, who finally became vigilant, did not let Splitter get another chance, but Tony Parker changed the focus of attack and passed the ball to Danny Green.

Green has always been a three-point shooter, so Matthews stuck to him very tightly in order to prevent him from taking it easy. However, after receiving Parker's pass, Green did not shoot a three-pointer, but directly dribbled past Matthews!

Matthews, who was too close, had no time to react, and Danny Green easily killed him. The guy pulled up a jumper from midrange and added two points for the Spurs.

So far in the game, the Spurs and Trail Blazers are still tied. However, the total score of the three gdp is only 4 points.

The Spurs showed the team basketball to the fullest today. With everyone in excellent condition, **Vich, a master tactician, naturally performed well. The various seemingly complex but very subtle tactics he formulated brought out the combat effectiveness of all the Spurs.

Rickard kept changing his defensive strategies, and Anjie's man-marking targets also changed and changed. They managed to limit one point to death, and the other point would rise immediately.

Throughout the first half of the game, the Spurs controlled the rhythm with their excellent integrity. When the whistle blew for the end of the second quarter, the San Antonio Spurs, who were playing away, actually led the mighty Trail Blazers by 3 points! 50 to 47, the invincible defending champion was crushed for the entire half of the game. Fans throughout San Antonio cheered at home. The Trail Blazers' first two-game losing streak this season will be presented by the Spurs themselves!

"The state of both sides is too good. If the Spurs could participate in the Western Conference Finals in such a state a few months ago, the final outcome would be hard to say." Charles Barkley looked energetic. Maybe the Spurs today Can it really give the Trail Blazers a losing streak?

"It's great! It's great! Keep it up, the Trail Blazers haven't fought this kind of tough battle for a long time, they thought all opponents can be easily dealt with. Go to the court and tell them that this league is not within their control!" Midfielder During the rest, **Vich's mood was unexpectedly excited.

The Spurs are always full of unwillingness when facing the Trail Blazers,

But today, the Spurs have replaced this unwillingness with motivation.

Just looking at personal data, maybe the Spurs don't have any personal data that stands out. But add up the numbers for this group and you can see why the Spurs are ahead.

In the impetuous mood of Portland fans, the time of halftime passed exceptionally quickly. After a while, the competition between the two sides in the second half of the game officially started.

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

As soon as Parker crossed the center line, he surrendered the ball. He lets Leonard have the ball and starts running himself.

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

Leonard was not timid at all when he was selected to defend Iguodala last year. He took two tentative steps calmly, and finally broke through quickly with Splitter's stealthy pick-and-roll.

Iguodala was also desperate, and he quickly bypassed the Brazilian and continued to pester Leonard. But Leonard didn't make a shot himself, but passed the ball again.

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

Green received the ball, without hesitation, and took off directly! Matthews was shocked, Danny Green's shot was too bold!

However, when Green reached the highest point, his wrist suddenly trembled. A basketball shot, but not a shot, but a pass!

"Fake shots and real passes, the Spurs' offense played very patiently!"

The basketball flew over the crowd again and finally stopped in the left corner. There, Tony Parker had already found a gap through a series of runs. Usually he assists Green to shoot a three-pointer, but today, the order is reversed.

After receiving the pass, Parker raised the knife and dropped the basketball, and the basketball fell straight into the net. A three-pointer was hit, and the team basketball of the Spurs continued to exude threats. Sitting in the luxury box, Catherine clenched her fists nervously.

"You must work hard, Ann!"

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

"Ann has never lost since participating in the Christmas war. Every Christmas, Ann can be the final winner. But this year, it seems that the situation is a little different." Kenny Smith looked at the Christmas games in recent years. According to the data of the battle, Anjie can be the final winner every time.

At this moment, there are only 60 seconds left before the end of this fierce Christmas battle. The players on the Spurs bench had already hooked each other up, just waiting for the moment when the whistle sounded, and collectively rushed up to celebrate the victory.

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

However, just as Parker stepped across the center line, Lillard pushed forward without reservation. It seems that the Trail Blazers are desperate. Pressing the defense, although it can double the pressure on the player with the ball. But in the same way, the entire defensive lineup will be stretched wide, and as long as there is a slight carelessness, the offensive team will seize the gap.

The Spurs showed their team basketball to the fullest today, and it stands to reason that pressing the defense is very inappropriate in this situation. But there is no way, the game time is only one minute, Ricard must take this risk!

Seeing Lillard approaching aggressively, Parker didn't dare to waste time. Leonard has already come out at this time, Parker just needs to hand over the ball, and everything is over!

Parker jumped up and threw it vigorously before Lillard, who raised his arms, completely blocked the angle. As soon as the basketball was released, he heard Duncan yell.

"Don't pass it on!"

"What!?" Parker turned his head in astonishment. There was no one around Duncan. Where was An Jie?

"It's Ann! Ann came out, and he intercepted the ball halfway. Steal it! Steal it! This is the opportunity for the Trail Blazers! An excellent counterattack opportunity!" Jeff Van Gundy saw Anjie come out and intercept the basketball , My heartbeat also accelerated.

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

Anjie quickly advanced with the ball, and Lillard was the only teammate who ran ahead of Anjie. But beside him was Tony Parker who was eyeing him, so he couldn't pass the ball, he could only rely on himself!

An Jie controlled the ball and walked into the three-point line. Just when Leonard had caught up, An Jie suddenly stopped and took a step back! After that, he jumped up high, leaning back slightly. A difficult jump shot with an emergency stop, retreat step and step back, but as a center forward, An Jie did all the movements quite coherently!

Leonard quickly changed his center of gravity and jumped high, hoping to block An Jie's sight. It's a pity that Leonard's hand slapped An Jie's shooting hand perhaps because of the tight seal. And the referee, who has been paying close attention, did not miss this scene!

"Beep!" The harsh whistle sounded.

"Swipe!" The basketball went into the net hollowly.

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

"It's okay, it's okay, we still have enough leads!" Parker immediately ran up to comfort the young Leonard. Even if Anjie scored a three-pointer, 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 completely silent in an instant. No one dared to disturb An Jie'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 luxury 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 shot softly. The basketball was hollowed into the net, and the fans immediately cheered. With a successful three-pointer, the Trail Blazers narrowed the point difference!

"At the critical moment, Ann can always come forward! Now the Trail Blazers are only 5 points behind, let us see how the steady Spurs will keep the victory."

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

However, Lillard is not sitting still. He goes right over the center line to stalk Parker, and the Blazers use a full-court press!

No matter how you say it, Parker is one of the best point guards in the league. A mere tight defense will not prevent him from holding the ball across the half court.

The bodies of the two quickly stuck together. Lillard kept using his hands to interfere with Parker's dribble, but Parker skillfully avoided the interference.

Finally, Parker passed the center line smoothly. He deliberately looked up, and An Jie was now obediently staying by Duncan's side. So Parker didn't hesitate any longer, he raised the basketball and made a hard pass.

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

At this time, due to Parker being entangled for a long time, the Spurs' 24 seconds of attack time are running out.

Leonard wanted to break through, but found that Iguodala didn't give himself any chance this time.

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

"Not good!" After Leonard 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 basket in a strange arc, and An Jie immediately calculated the final landing point of the ball. Before the basketball hit the basket, he jumped up suddenly!

"Three non-sticks! Leonard actually made a three-point shot! Ann grabbed this basketball before everyone else, and he directly launched a long pass from the backcourt! My God, when did Damien He ran there! He didn’t continue to advance after receiving the basketball, but directly shot a three-pointer!” Mike Breen quickly interpreted the situation on the field, and this short time of one minute was simply the highlight of the game. Essence!

Lillard's three-pointer spun quickly in the air. This No. 0 guard with terrifying key ball ability became the turning point of the halftime game...