Chapter 308: Winning streak

"Get out of the way!"

"Don't squeeze, go to the back and line up!"

"Do you know who I am!? I'm the top reporter on ESPN, get out of the way!"

"Shut up boy, or I'll shut you up!"

At the Rose Garden Stadium, outside the media reception room, a bunch of reporters crowded at the door of this small room, and the scene was chaotic. Pen @ fun @ pavilion wWw. biqUgE怂 ļ½‰ļ½Žļ½†ļ½

Everyone hopes to ask An Jie questions in person, and everyone hopes to get first-hand news about An Jie. The media reception room certainly can't accommodate everyone, so the journalists are doing everything they can to achieve their goals.

"I'm going to open the door! please enter in an orderly manner, don't crowd!" a security guard at the Rose Garden Arena shouted from the crowd before pulling out his key and opening the door to the media reception room. But when the door just opened a crack, his warning was forgotten by everyone.

The reporters squeezed in desperately, for fear that they would lose the opportunity if they were one step too late. Even the security guards who opened the door were "wrapped" in by this group of reporters.

He's been a security guard at Rose Garden for five years, but this is the first time, and it's the first time he's seen this kind of play on Rose Garden Field. Neither Roy nor Oden nor Aldridge, who is still in the team, had such appeal.

But this year, when coach Ricard and Anjie joined the team, everything changed. Suddenly, the Rose Garden became a place of public interest, and the Trail Blazers became a big cake surrounded by countless flies.

"Which of you is going to go to the press conference with me?" Riccard asked loudly in the dressing room as the players had showered and changed. He can't directly ask An Jie to go with him, after all, An Jie is still a newcomer to the team. If he favors Anjie too much, the team atmosphere will inevitably suffer.

Ricard wants to send this message: even though Anjie and I have a good relationship privately, in this team, everything is fair, everyone is equal.

Aldridge, who had a restrained personality, looked at Ricard and did not respond, but Gerard Wallace raised his hand.

"Count me in. Wallace looked at Ricard with a grin, and under Ricard's system, "Elvis" felt as if he was about to be resurrected.

"I'll go too. Seeing that no one else reacted, An Jie was no longer humble. He knew that at such times, he had to show his face in public.

The entire media reception room was noisy, and all the reporters were exchanging interesting information on each other's hands. But the most mentioned among them is naturally the news of Anjie and the Trail Blazers.

Just as the group of reporters who had just been enemies of each other were discussing enthusiastically, three people walked in from outside the media reception room. Seeing these three people appear, the room immediately fell silent. They have worked so hard to squeeze here, just for now!

Angel and Wallace sat on either side, while George Ricard sat in the middle.

"Alright, let's get started, gentlemen. Rickard smiled and "gave the order," and the room, which had been quiet, became noisy again.

The reporters were chattering and asking questions below, and there was no order. Ricard watched with satisfaction at the reporters' reactions, and that's what he wanted.

"All right, ladies and gentlemen, be quiet, I can't hear a single question from you. Why don't you raise your hand, and I'll listen to your questions one by one. "Ricard's sophistication makes it impossible to imagine that this is just his second NBA game in charge.

A blonde, blue-eyed and hot female reporter raised her hand, and Riccard was immediately attracted to this eye-catching female reporter, so she also became the first person to be able to interview Angel and Riccard.

"Mr. Ahn, you only played 26 minutes today, and you scored 18 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks. Does that mean that your injury has not affected your performance at all, and can you tell us about your recovery?" asked the female reporter a question that everyone in the room wanted to ask. Anjie today is playing his first official match in more than a year, and until then, nothing has been known about his recovery. How did this guy go from a 4+5 center forward in the preseason to what he is today.

"I haven't fully recovered from my injury and I still have two intensive repair surgeries to do. Today I don't have a wide range of legs, and I don't have the same jump height as I used to. If you want to talk about how much you have recovered, it may only be 75%-80%. An Jie replied truthfully. However, all the reporters below were so shocked that their mouths grew.

He recorded a quasi-double-double of 18 points and nine rebounds in 26 minutes, dominating both ends of the floor throughout the game, forcing the promising Cousins to shoot just 7-of-18. In this way, An Jie also said that he did not recover to the best! If he fully recovered, what kind of data would An Jie be able to type!

"Coach Riccard, will you increase Anjie's playing time next?"

"I'll increase Ann's playing time in the next games, but I won't let him play until he's fully recovered. Rickard replied proudly, the weapon he had in his hand now was enough to threaten the entire alliance without using all his strength.

"The Trail Blazers will play back-to-back games tomorrow, will Ann, who has just returned from injury, play in back-to-back games?" Therefore, this reporter also wants to find out whether tomorrow's game for the Trail Blazers is worth his attention. If An Jie is missing, then he will focus on other games.

"You're kidding me. Ann's performance is so good, what coach with a brain in the water will let him sit on the bench? Anyway, I can't do it, tomorrow Ann will not only play, but also start!" "Ricard knows that An Jie has rested long enough, why can he only cut 4+5 in the preseason, in addition to not adapting to the rhythm of the game, An Jie himself is not working hard is also one of the reasons. What Anjie needs now is not cultivation, but the accumulation of competitions again and again. How can I get Anjie back to 100 percent? The answer is simple, let him play!

The press conference was still lively, but Gerard Wallace was so bored that he almost fell asleep. During the whole process of the press conference, the reporter didn't ask much about him at all, and the theme of the whole press conference revolved around Anjie and Ricard. However, Wallace was convinced, he knew that without Ricard's tactics and Anjie's strategy, he would not have his own excellent performance.

Anjie and Ricard, already unknowingly, have cemented their core position.

"It's definitely a standard Big Three!" said Charles Barkley summed up the game for fans in the studio after the game.

Anjie 18 points, Aldridge 24 points, Gerard Wallace 25 points. The Trail Blazers have always kept a low profile, but the numbers don't lie. Maybe Wallace's performance can't be solid, but Ann and Aldridge, I have confidence in both of them. "For the first time in his life, Barkley is so optimistic about the Trail Blazers, a team that has been keeping a low profile.

"But Ann has only been with the team for a few days, and the Kings aren't very strong. The season has just begun, Charles, and it's too early to say good things about the Trail Blazers. Anyway, it was a game that gave me a lot of surprises today. Well, welcome to T.NT, this is Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller, and we'll see you next time. Kenny Smith finished the closing sentence that was too proficient to be proficient. Although he is not optimistic about the Trail Blazers, this game did leave a deep impression on him.

Since this season is a shortened season, the schedule is also much more dense than the normal season. An Jie had just made a comeback and had to play back-to-back matches.

On Dec. 29, just one day after the Trail Blazers' victory over the Kings, they faced their next opponent. Also from the West, the Denver Nuggets, who were in full swing a few seasons ago.

Last season, after Anthony left the Knicks, everyone thought the Nuggets would never be able to bounce back. But under George Karl's leadership, the Nuggets are still doing well. They finished fifth in the West last season, and so far this season, the Nuggets have won their first two games.

Despite the loss of Anthony, the Nuggets still have the likes of Ty Lawson, Aaron Afflaro and Gallinari. On top of that, they also have George Carr. Therefore, this competition is definitely a test for the Trailblazers. Although the Nuggets don't have stars, they are a strong team in the West.

The Nuggets were twisted into a rope by George Karl, but the Trail Blazers, led by Ricard, also played team basketball.

Under similar tactical ideas, the Trailblazers, who have stars, obviously have the upper hand.

Aldridge and Anjie attacked inside and out, leaving Brazilians Nene and Mozgov breathless. In the past, Nene might have been able to cause some trouble for Anjie, but now that Anjie has become stronger, Anjie will not be restrained by the Brazilians at all.

Russian Mozgov This guy has a lot of skill, speed, strength, flexibility, experience...... All of them are not advantageous compared to Anjie. Anjie still played half a quarter and rested for half a quarter, but even so, the Nuggets' interior line was still beaten to the point where they were powerless.

In addition to Angel and Aldridge, Field and Matthews also stepped up today. That's the terrible thing about the Trail Blazers, starting five and all of them can carry the scoring load. And don't forget, the Trail Blazers also have one of the best sixth men, Jamal Crawford, sitting on the bench.

They all play team basketball, but the individual abilities of the Trail Blazers players have the upper hand. Teams and individuals complement each other and are indispensable.

The game was not intense, and although the Nuggets' tactics were clear, the Trail Blazers were always on the side that controlled the direction of the game.

102-111, the Trail Blazers ushered in their first winning streak of the season at home. Anjie played 27 minutes, cutting down 22 points and 10 rebounds, in addition, the other four starters of the Trail Blazers all scored double-doubles. Wesley Matthews scored 25 points on 5-of-8 three-point shooting, and Raymond Filton also scored 23 points on Anjie's lead. Aldridge and Gerard Wallace each had 13 points on the books. Crawford, who was off the bench, also scored 14 points. A combination of team basketball and individual ability, the Trail Blazers have taken it to the extreme under the leadership of Ricard.

Two days later, the pages were turned again, and it was 2012. On New Year's Day, Jan. 1, the Trail Blazers smashed the Clippers in Staples.

Paul, who discussed transfer plans with James back then, has now become the centerpiece of the Clippers. An Jie has only been playing for a year, and he feels that the pattern of this league has become very different. Back then, the Clippers were a team that everyone shouted about. But now, no one dares to underestimate the combination of Griffin and Chris Paul.

In addition, Anjie's old rival DeAndre Jordan seems to have finally established himself on the team, and he has now become the starting center for the Clippers after he could only get playing time in garbage time. In just one year, a lot of things have changed in this alliance.

In the face of the nirvana-reborn Clippers, An Jie still did not relent. Not only Little Jordan, but even Griffin was very embarrassed by An Jie. If it weren't for Paul's thread, the Clippers would not have been able to rely on these two spring men to stabilize the situation.

The Clippers, known as the "City of Air Catches", have indeed completed several air relays, and Anjie admits that he can't keep up with Griffin's speed and height because his legs have not fully recovered. But the aerial relay is never a long-term way to win, and the Trail Blazers' steady play is the way to win.

Anjie's playing time was increased to 30 minutes today, and he also kept scoring on Jordan Jr.'s head.

Hook hands, mid-shots, footsteps, shoulder shakes. An Jie tried his best to play Little Jordan, and Little Jordan, the newly ascended center, was also beaten by An Jie so that he couldn't find the north. The duel between the two is exactly the same as in college, and it all ends with An Jie's complete victory.

During Anjie's departure, Jamal Crawford stepped up to take over the game. His fancy dribbling has torn the Clippers' defense apart, and perhaps the combination of Paul and Griffin is something to look forward to, but right now, the victory isn't theirs.

93-88, the Trail Blazers are on a three-game winning streak at Staples. An Jie also scored another double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. After the game, Anjie and Paul greeted each other, the last time they met, he was still in the Thunder, and Paul was still in the Hornets. Unexpectedly, this meeting, the two sides have long been separated.

That's the way this alliance is, and business comes first.

The win didn't excite Anjie too much. Because now it's all about preparing for the next game.

The next away game, the next opponent, is the moment when AnJie wants to really exert his strength.

Oklahoma City Thunder, Chesapeake Energy Arena, Anjie is back!