"Western Conference semifinals?" When Yao Ming, who was busy with business, heard that the Rockets had advanced to the second round of the playoffs, he was suddenly stunned.

Rockets, playoffs. These two words have not been put together for many years.

The last time the Rockets reached the Western Conference semifinals was Yao Ming's last season. That year, almost all of China's basketball fans went crazy about the series.

The Rockets lost Maddie, and Yao Ming led the team to break through the first-round curse. In the Western Conference semifinals, the Rockets and Lakers fought until the tiebreaker.

Among them, Yao Ming's dominance performance and his heroic return have become classic moments in his career.

It's a pity that Yao Ming, who was on the court at that time, may not have imagined that this would be his last full NBA season. And that was his first and last time playing in the Western Conference semifinals.

Not only for the fans, but also for Yao Ming, the Western Conference semifinals are also indelible memories for his life.

Therefore, when Yao Ming heard from Yu Jia that the Rockets had reached the Western Conference semifinals again, something in his heart was suddenly touched.

"That's right, 4-3 in the first round, won the Clippers in the tie-break. I called to interview you and hear the news of the Rockets reaching the second round again. Yu Jia didn't beat around the bush, after all, he and Yao Ming were also very familiar with each other.

Yao Ming didn't speak for a long time, and the scene of the year flashed in his mind. Before you know it, so many years have passed.

In the 08-09 season, at that time, Anjie had just entered the league. Six years later, the Rockets are now in the playoffs and advancing again, and Anjie has become the hottest star in the world. He also won the O'Brien Cup, which he had never touched. Life is really wonderful, when An Jie entered the alliance, who would have thought that this guy would have such a big influence six years later?

"I want to go to the game. ”

"Huh?" Yu Jia didn't expect Yao Ming to suddenly say this.

"Whether this round of the playoffs is exciting or not, it is an interweaving of memories and the past. You know Yu Jia, I just did the math. It's been five years since I retired, and the Rockets haven't played in the playoffs for five full years. Five years ago, An Jie was just a stunned rookie. Now, the league landscape is completely different. Anjie and his team have become the favorites to win the championship, and the Rockets are back on track. I'm curious to see what the Rockets' Western Conference semifinals will look like five years after I'm gone. ”

"So, you're looking forward to this series?" Yu Jia knew that Yao Ming was a little excited now, and his speech was a little incoherent. Therefore, he had to guide Yao Ming to say something exact.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to it, but I'm not looking forward to winning or losing the game, Yu Jia. But...... Do you know...... What we look forward to is the continuation of our memories......"

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When An Jie read the domestic report this morning, he realized that the last time the Rockets played the playoffs was actually the year of his rookie season.

The "modern" combination seems to have really given hope to Houstonians. After five years of rebuilding, it is finally time to reap.

So, the Rockets certainly don't just settle for the Western Conference semifinals. Their goal, at the very least, is the Western Conference Finals! Even if the Trail Blazers are in front of them, McHale will try his best to win.

To stop a team that I desperately wanted them to qualify, well, that's something I've never seen before.

"Smack!" Just as Anjie was thinking wildly, the basketball in his hand was suddenly cut away by Batum, who came from the bag, and the substitute team wearing a black training vest quickly counterattacked.

Eventually, Lee received Batum's shot from beyond the three-point line and hit a three-point shot. Konteni Lee and Batum were greatly praised by Ricard, while Angela was "rewarded" with 20 switchbacks.

"Desertion on the basketball court is the most intolerable thing! Lack of concentration is not only irresponsible to yourself, but also to your teammates! What are you thinking? Your child will not be born until four or five months away, and no matter what you think, he will still have to be born at that time. But championships are different, if you're not careful, you're gone!" Ricard's reprimand was never merciless.

"My bad, sir. "An Jie didn't contradict this coach who has coached him since college because he has become famous, and he was indeed inattentive just now. If it's an official game, that situation is likely to cause the team to lose! After all, in the playoffs, every round is crucial.

No matter how special the Rockets are to play the Western Conference semifinals this time, no matter how much the changes have been from the 08-09 season to the 13-14 season. All AnJie needs to do is win, that's all!

He is not a fan now, but a professional player!The Western Conference semifinals in the 08-09 season are a lingering red memory for Anjie. At that time, he was very envious of Yao Ming, and he also ran with Yao Ming as his goal. But memories can only be memories after all, and people still have to keep moving forward in order to achieve themselves.

Sorry, Houston Rockets. Five years later, in the Western Conference semifinals, which is of special significance, Anjie can only let the Rockets end in a losing result!

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When Yao Ming sat in his place, only a few cameras from the scene were aimed at him.

This time, instead of taking a seat in the luxury box, Yao Ming sat in the second row behind the Rockets' bench. Because watching the game from here is the closest to the perspective of the year.

Before coming to Portland, Yao Ming didn't inform anyone. Even An Jie and Yao Ming didn't say anything. He didn't want An Jie to be distracted to entertain himself now, low-key, which seemed to be a very good trait that Yao Ming had maintained from beginning to end. Because of this, reporters and fans at the scene did not find out about his existence.

After a while, Yao Ming heard the fans in the Moda Center cheering. On the player's tunnel behind the basketball hoop, a team of tall guys in white training uniforms trotted onto the basketball court. They are undoubtedly the Trail Blazers players who have been resting for a week.

Seeing their heroes appear again, the fans of the Moda Center couldn't be happier. It was just a warm-up, and the fans stirred up the atmosphere of the scene.

Yao Ming stood up and applauded An Jie, and it was at this time that An Jie found out that Yao Ming was at the scene!

"Oh, my God. An Jie suddenly stared at the audience in amazement.

"What's the matter, Ann? do you see...... Oh, that guy is taller than you. Lillard followed Anjie's gaze and was also taken aback.

Anjie dropped the basketball and walked towards the Rockets' warm-up half. Howard stared at An Jie with a fierce face, but found that this guy's target didn't seem to be himself.

Angel walked past Howard without even looking at him. The cameras of various channels also rotated with An Jie's pace, and finally, An Jie stopped in front of Yao Ming, and people only then realized that there was such a heavyweight at the scene.

"Oh my God, I broke out in a cold sweat! It turned out to be Yao, I just thought Ann was going to rush up and spray trash talk directly in Dwight's face?" Kenny Smith wiped his sweat, Anjie can do anything for the sake of victory.

"Why don't you say a word when you're here, Brother Yao!" An Jie hugged Yao Ming warmly, and a pair of giants who represented Chinese basketball and created two glorious eras at the same time, it was rare to appear in the same shot at this time.

"I'm just here to watch the game, so there's no need to be so high-profile. Don't talk about you, the reporter doesn't even know I'm coming to the Moda Center, hehe. Play well later, don't drop the chain!" Yao Ming and An Jie communicate with each other in Chinese, and it is really not easy to meet a compatriot who can speak his native language in the NBA, a league ruled by black players.

"Hey Jeff, you know these two guys in the picture better, after all, you are the only coach in the entire NBA league who has coached Yao and An. Do you think the Chinese basketball team would have achieved any amazing results on the international stage if Yao had not retired, but continued to play and joined forces with An?" Seeing this shot, Mike Brin couldn't help but ask a question that had nothing to do with this game, but was of special concern to Chinese fans.

"I think if they can join forces, they will create a legend for Chinese basketball!" Van Gundy looked at the two giants with emotion in his eyes. Whether it's Anjie or Yao Ming, they all make Van Gundy's coaching career special.

After saying hello to Yao Ming, An Jie returned to the court. Howard and Harden were still staring at the guy who had broken into their warm-up area, but what about Angel? He was not afraid of the fierce gazes of Howard and Harden, and looked at the two for a long time.

Just when An Jie was about to step over the middle line of the court with one foot and return to his warm-up half, he suddenly stopped.

"Close-up, close-up!"

"Turn up the volume and see what Ann has to say!?"

When the directors of various TV stations saw this picture, they immediately commanded. Their keen sense of smell makes them smell a strong smell of gunpowder!

"Don't look at me with that damn look, the whole Moda Center, every half, is fucking my territory! I can go wherever I want on this field, but it's you, you'd better be careful! Especially you, Dwight. The matter between the two of us is not over yet!" An Jie finished speaking, and smiled hideously. His bloodthirsty expression made Harden swallow.

"What the are you ......" Howard just wanted to rush in front of An Jie, but before he could take a step, he was grabbed by Parsons on the side.

During the regular season, Howard was deceived by Anjie into committing six fouls because he was so angry. In the playoffs, Parsons doesn't want to see that happen again.

"Don't fall for Dwight, you're angry now, then you're in the middle of An's hands!" Parsons reminded Howard in a low voice.

"Well, it seems that you don't have a problem with that. It's good that you finally know what to do in someone else's house. An Jie turned around and left with a grin, and went back to continue warming up.

"This bad boy. Sitting in the audience and seeing this scene, Yao Ming smiled and shook his head, while others were still warming up, An Jie had already started the match between him and Howard.

That's right, when An Jie and Yao Ming separated, all the distractions in An Jie's heart were also separated.

Now An Jie has only one thought in his heart - to defeat the opponent and defend the home field!