After Anjie and George scored a goal each, the game continued to heat up. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

Hibbert and West both started to attack aggressively, but with Angel under the basket, both guys didn't shoot well.

Needless to say, Hibbert, who was directly against Anjie, could still score goals, after all, it was not difficult to score close to the basket. But he usually has to pay a lot of shots to score a goal on An Jie's head.

As for David West, the solid power forward on the offensive end will always be met with timely blocking and help defense from Anjie. The offensive intensity of both long-term players has been greatly reduced, and the Pacers have to focus on the perimeter.

Lance Stephenson, the guard who shone in last year's playoffs, is now a true star player. At least in the minds of Indiana fans, he is a very reliable No. 2 candidate.

So it's not an exaggeration to say that the playoffs are a stage where people can make a name for themselves, if it weren't for his excellent performance in the playoffs, maybe this guy with a brain without strings would have been able to do a second-round show that eats and waits for death.

But after the big battle with the Heat last season, this slightly "funny" second-round pick has become one of the best scoring guards.

Although his shooting is not consistent, he can always shoot at critical moments. Coupled with this guy's desperate attitude, he has won the respect of the fans.

Now that his team can't open up the situation on the inside, Stephenson decided to step up and share some of the scoring pressure for George.

On the first shot, the guy fired decisively from beyond the three-point line. But with a somewhat stiff shot, he can't ignore Matthews' interference, don't underestimate Matthews, this guy's judgment of the timing of blocking when defending shots is still quite good.

Because of this, the basketball that Stephenson threw with confidence did not score points for the Pacers, but only allowed Angelo to get a rebound.

In the second round, George was caught in the encirclement of Anjie and Iguodala, and had no choice but to pass.

I have to say that George's ability to handle the ball is still quite good. Few people can accurately send the basketball out when they are entangled with Anjie, but George did.

The basketball was impartial and flew just into Stephenson's hands.

Finson was holding the ball three threats, and soybean-sized sweat was already dripping from Matthews' forehead. Stephenson's aggressive running and strong body made Matthews a little overwhelmed!

The Pacers' No. 1 guard didn't waste his chance and ran away.

Matthews subconsciously used his strong body to move sideways to block, but Stephenson's outstanding strength allowed him to carry this obstacle and force a breakthrough!

Matthews had fallen completely, and Stephenson's approach might not have been subtle, but at least the tough breakthrough worked.

Straight into the penalty area, even if everyone knows that the paint area guarded by Anjie is the most dangerous, Stephenson will not be afraid at all.

He's that kind of player, this kind of player who has a tough style, who is not afraid of confrontation and who is very brave.

Of course, you don't know if he's really not scared or just because his brain is missing a string. But his way of playing is precisely the key to his ability to gain a foothold in the Pacers!

Stephenson looked left and right, but found that a straight layup seemed to be the best option at this point. After making the decision, Stephenson no longer hesitated, holding the ball and stepping into the penalty area with two big strides.

Finson straightened his arm and leaped sharply, intending to end the attack with a one-handed slam dunk.

However, Finsen had just stretched out in the air, and before he could execute, he noticed a shadow flash into his vision.

Anjie, this guy's speed of defense is so fast that Stephenson didn't expect it at all. After all, in this league now, the center who is fast enough and tall enough seems to be really extinct.

Anjie failed to cover Finson's dunk, but Stephenson, who was pressed by the huge impact, also failed to complete the dunk calmly.

The two waited for the referee's verdict in the air, and to An Jie's delight, the referee did not blow the whistle in his mouth!

This goal is indeed in a reasonable collision zone, but I have to admit that after An Jie won the championship, the league's blowing penalty scale for him was much more relaxed than before.

Especially now, this is still the Moda Center, Anjie's home stadium. Very few outside players can score against Anjie, and even the strong perimeter like James and Bledsoe struggle to score in such a situation.

Stephenson's layup also came out of the frame without suspense, and at this point, the Pacers' offense at the starting No. 2 position was officially frozen.

As for George Hill, this guy was brilliant on the defensive end today, and he forced the nimble Lillard to stop the ball on several occasions.

But on the offensive end, the strong defender's hand style was not smooth today. Not to mention scoring in the confrontation, it was shooting in the open position, and George Hill missed a few of them today.

After a turn, the only point the Pacers could score was Paul George. But now, the first quarter of the game is nearing its end. Franke Vogel is a coach with a strict rotation system, and he resolutely replaced George. In more critical moments, he also needs the young swingman to charge for himself.

After that, the substitutes from both sides gradually came on. And the Pacers' disadvantage has not been flipped.

Although the performance of Scola is remarkable, he alone is far from getting the Pacers back on track.

20-26, the first quarter of the game ended, and the Trail Blazers entered the intermission moment with a lead.

There is no doubt that Anjie's strength is vividly reflected. After all, there are really few teams that can force the Pacers so hard this season.

"We all know that the Pacers are one of the best teams this season, but the Trail Blazers are the really best team!"

"Look at Anjie's terrifying dominance! In this era when there is a serious shortage of excellent centers, no one in the entire league can shake Anjie's position! Hibbert? Hibbert is completely devoid of his strength against the Heat in front of Anjie!"

"The Pacers' offense is very poorly limited, and both teams are going to win the game with their excellent defense. But right now, the Pacers just need to solve the offensive problem to have a chance to survive!"

During the break, almost all of the commentators were on the side of the Trail Blazers. After all, judging from the performance in the first quarter alone, the Trail Blazers did overwhelm the upstarts in the East.

George didn't look too tired on the bench and actively gathered in front of his head coach Franca. A loss in just one quarter wasn't enough to make a guy like George give up.

"Fight to the end with An Jie. "What Paul George said, he will do his best.

"It seems that our offense has encountered a lot of trouble? No way, Anjie is almost the best player in the league right now, and his defense is indeed too intimidating. But it doesn't matter, Anjie is a center forward. A center forward, which means that his defensive range cannot be spread throughout the entire half. Franke paused. He looked at George who was around him, his eyes were still bright, and Franca was relieved to see this.

As long as George still wants to win, the Pacers still have a chance!

"Second quarter, George, I'll give you unlimited firing rights. As soon as Franca said this, everyone grew up.

George is undoubtedly the star of the Pacers, but the unlimited right to fire is not something that can be given casually.

Generally, the term "unlimited right to fire" is only associated with characters like Kobe or Jordan. Even with Angel, Ricard often needs him to show his excellent playmaking skills. In other words, even An Jie can't act arbitrarily and unscrupulously.

However, now, in order to solve the Pacers' offensive problem, Franka actually gave the "Pickled Pepper" such an order as unlimited fire rights.

"Everybody, everybody's number one priority on the pitch, is to support George. If you can, let George do it as much as you can. And you, George, I need you to look for more gaps, and it's best to find areas where An Jie can't scruple to make a move. Improve the offensive efficiency, only in this way, can we flip the score!" After saying that, the small tactical board was also drawn by Fraka.

Although it was only the first quarter, Franca knew that the current Pacers had been pushed to the edge of the cliff by Anjie early. Players such as Hibbert, West, and Stephenson are all focused on shots close to the basket.

So for now, Franka doesn't intend to let anyone else squander the opportunity. Only by relying on George can the Pacers have the possibility of penetrating the Trail Blazers' defense.

George swallowed his saliva, he didn't expect that the duel between himself and An Jie would suddenly become so intense.

"I won't fail you, sir. George's expression gradually calmed down from surprise as the young No.24 clenched his fists.

Come on, Ann, let me take you down with my own hands!

Everyone thought that the Trail Blazers had a chance to win, and everyone thought that Paul George was just another "trophy" of Angel.

But now, no one is aware that the emotionally charged Pacers have re-entered the court and are full of confidence!

"Andre, be careful later!" After coming on the court, Anjie patted Iguodala on the back and bent down to whisper in Iguodala's ear.

Because An Jie saw the danger signal in George's eyes.

That murderous and eager look should never be seen in a player from a backward team!