The Boston Celtics' operation this summer can definitely be described as "excellent".

On top of their original roster, they signed Jazz star Gordon Hayward, and then traded for the talented Kyrie Irving. Coupled with the original All-Star interior Horford, the Celtics' lineup is enough to make them a real powerhouse in the East.

As it stands, after Irving joined the Celtics, he is no worse than Isaiah Thomas. The Celtics are now second in the East, just one win shy of the Cavaliers, who are first in the East.

Moreover, both Irving and Hayward are getting better, and as the game gets deeper, the run-in between them and the team gets better and better.

Just as the Celtics were on a four-game winning streak, they finally met an opponent who could test the team's strength, the Portland Trail Blazers!

The game was chosen by many television stations to be broadcast live in the United States on the day, and media from all over the world have gathered in Portland, ready to do a full coverage of this powerful conversation.

The confrontation between the old giants led by Irving and the new overlord led by An Jie is enough to excite fans with this gimmick alone.

And it's not just the fans and reporters who are looking forward to this game, Kyrie Irving himself has been preparing for this big game for a long time.

After leaving LeBron James, the most important thing Irving needs to do now is to prove himself! He needs to prove that he is also a star who can stand alone. He wanted to prove that he didn't just live under James' protection.

If the Celtics can successfully break down the Trail Blazers, Irving can play well in it. There is no doubt that Irving has since shed the shadow of LeBron James.

On the other hand, when the Trail Blazers created three consecutive championships, Irving was very unfortunate to be injured in the first game of the Finals and the season was reimbursed. And that year, the Cavaliers were also completely swept by the Trail Blazers.

At that time, Owen was unwilling to drop his jersey, and he still can't forget it. This time, he has the opportunity to wrestle with Anjie and the Trail Blazers, which is one of the reasons why Irving is looking forward to this game.

This game is crucial for Irving, so the guy has a very serious expression from the moment he gets on the plane.

Irving's seriousness has also affected his teammates. Hayward and Al Horford are also facing big enemies, and the whole team has become extremely serious.

Celtics coach Brad Stevens is very happy with the atmosphere of the team, and if they want to beat a team like the Trail Blazers, they have to tense every nerve!

I don't know if Portland is ready, after all, this time, the Celtics are not there to give the Trail Blazers a victory.

The plane streaked across the night sky of Boston, and the Celts, ready for battle, were approaching the torn city with great vigour.

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"Ann, go to bed, it's late. "In the dark living room, the TV screen is the only source of light.

On the walls, the minute and hour hands of the clock point to 12, and the sky over Portland outside the floor-to-ceiling windows is also pitch black.

Catherine stood at the door of her room with sleepy eyes, An Jie was no longer a twenty-one or twelve-year-old young man, and she didn't want her husband to overdraft his future health now.

"You go first, baby, I'll come after watching this game. Anjie smiled and pointed to the TV, on which the video of the Celtics and Raptors game was playing.

"Really, you've been in the league for so many years, and you haven't played against any of these opponents many times. Do you really still have to analyze the game footage like you used to?" Catherine didn't go to sleep, but leaned into Angel's arms.

"Every familiar individual coming together in a different combination can lead to a completely different situation. I do know Irving, Hayward, and Horford very well, but I don't know what the three of them look like combined. Now that the team is in the limelight, I don't want our winning streak to be interrupted. An Jie kissed Catherine's forehead, and his tense nerves relaxed a little.

Although this match has no special meaning for Anjie, it does not mean that the competitive Anjie will let Owen easily take away the victory.

"You're going to age very quickly, fool. Catherine stroked An Jie's cheek, this guy really has a lot more wrinkles than before.

"Don't worry, I'm going to retire in a few years anyway. ”

"Cut, you still have to win three championship trophies before you can retire!"

"yes, that's right. That's why I said, I'm going to retire in a few years."

The night in Portland is getting deeper, and Catherine is slowly falling asleep in Anjie's arms. God knows that the tall 00 was just joking, but he still seriously considered it. I really can't imagine what kind of scene An Jie will be like on the day he announces his retirement

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Under the bombardment of the media, the tickets for this game between the Trail Blazers and the Celtics were sold out early. Even the luxury box in the Moda Center was booked out.

Paul Allen is a businessman, and he is willing to spend more than $200 million to keep Angel, but not just because of the human touch. Anjie's continued stay in Portland will bring more benefits to the Trail Blazers than the meagre $200 million can measure.

"Before the game even started, the atmosphere here almost suffocated me! Look around us Mike, this game has attracted so much attention!" Jeff Van Gundy sat excitedly on the commentary stand, as long as it was a ball from the Trail Blazers, he couldn't wait to watch and interpret it.

"That's right, Jeff, this is the first live broadcast in the United States. I hope that the warring parties will not let our expectations be disappointed. Mike Bryn's eyes were on Angel and Owen all the time, and judging by the way they warmed up, both of them were excited. The friction between Owen and Anjie may burst into a huge spark?

"Listen guys! I want you to keep it like this, keep it this serious and rigorous! We must not make mistakes on the court, and if we make a mistake, the Trail Blazers have the ability to turn it into a score. That's why many teams trail the Trail Blazers by more than ten points in a daze, and making mistakes is absolutely forbidden at the Moda Center!"

The young coach knows very well how powerful the Trail Blazers' transition offense can be, and he doesn't want the team to make unnecessary mistakes because he is too excited.

Owen listened to Stevens' arrangement and nodded slightly. At least on the Celtics, there is no player who always denies the coach's tactics and makes his own decisions.

The electronic beep sounded, and Owen turned and stepped onto the court. He stood in his intended position, closed his breath and took a big breath.

Another battle of "Uncle Drew" is about to begin!

Irving, Jaylen Brown, Hayward, Marcus Morris and Horford, that's the strongest lineup Stevens can put out at the moment.

As it turned out, the Celtics' starting point was also star-studded. After all, Irving, Hayward, and Horford have all served as the absolute core of different teams. And Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris are also two practical players with good strength.

As soon as the game began, Anjie sensed the patience of the Celtic team.

Facing Lillard, who calmly controlled the ball, Irving was not in a hurry to steal. Patience, patience Owen knew that if he wanted to break down such a team, he had to be patient.

The Celtics' defense was watertight, and Lillard waited a few seconds on the outside, still not seeing his teammates run out of gaps.

In that case, Lillard had to resort to the most primitive method. He lifted the basketball and passed it over Irving's head, intending to give it directly to the inside line and let Anjie solve the problem.

However, this kind of purposeful passing was seen through by Marcus Morris at a glance.

This guy has been waiting for a steal, and now, here's your chance!

"Damion hits the ball straight into the box, no! The basketball is broken! Marcus Morris is in the right position! This ball, Lillard passed too lightly!"

Morris got the basketball and immediately handed it to Irving, who pushed forward quickly, but just after the halfway line, he suddenly slowed down again.

Owen saw that An Jie also reacted quickly to follow during the advancement, which is why he decided to slow down. Impacting the basket with a brain, I'm afraid it will only give An Jie a wonderful shot like a pegboard hat.

Patience, Owen kept repeating the word patience in his head.

Irving kept the ball on the perimeter and waited until his teammates were in position before he got into action.

Hayward's movement was aggressive, and Iguodala was quickly thrown away by Marcus Morris Horford's superb off-ball block.

Catching and shooting after hitting the three-point line is Hayward's favorite rhythm. Seeing that Hayward's tactic was about to be completed, everyone's attention on the Trail Blazers was on the handsome white forward.

However, just as Hayward crossed the three-point line and raised his hand to ask for the ball. Owen didn't pass the ball, but suddenly accelerated to break through!

"Smooth acceleration, Damien was passed by Owen in one step! This zero defender thought Owen was trying to pass the ball!"

After Owen broke through, he didn't rush to make a move. He first observed the positions of Anjie and Morris, and then glanced at Lillard beside him.

All three of them were habitually shrinking, and they all thought that Owen would break through resolutely.

Seeing this, Owen smiled slightly.

He suddenly braked during acceleration and then pulled back his crotch, and the whole person jumped out of the three-point line again. Seeing that the guard retreated and wanted to forcibly change the center of gravity, Lillard slipped on his feet, Lillard supported the ground with both hands, and he was completely shaken down by Irving!

"Nice step back, Owen teased Damion!" Mike Brin shouted to raise the temperature of the match to its highest point.

After shaking Lillard, Irving shot directly outside the three-point line, and Anjie immediately stuck the position of the rebounding scramble. But he found that he had no way of judging where he landed. This means:

"Three-point hit! Kyrie Irving! As soon as he started, he scored three points with a ten-best performance! Poor Damion, he took the initiative to be the background for Irving's whole season! Believe me, that shot just now will be replayed countless times this year!" With such a perfect performance, it's no wonder that Mike Brin climaxed at the beginning.

"It's okay man. Anjie stepped forward to ask with concern, he was afraid that Lillard's ankle would be hurt just now.

"! my bad!" Lillard gritted his teeth, which was a shame for him.

An Jie looked up at Owen who had withdrawn again, and the guy was not excited because he had scored a key goal. His eyes were still full of calmness.

"This guy has really grown a lot. An Jie muttered to himself in his heart.

Kyrie Irving? Since you want to fight, let's have a good time!

Owen's dismissal caused the entire Moda Center to fall silent, but An Jie wouldn't let this state last long. 21071