Chapter 542: Ann, Are You Coming to the Top of the West?
Until the whistle and the beep of the timer sounded at the end of the race, Marc Gasol was still panting and looking straight ahead. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info
In front of him was An Jie, who was surrounded by his teammates with his arms held high.
Those who fought alongside him worshipped him as a hero. They all hugged Anjie one by one, and Marc Gasol didn't know if Anjie would have a sense of accomplishment in Anjie's heart now, a sense of accomplishment recognized by others.
It is not easy for foreign players to play in the NBA, and Gasol Jr. also started from the bottom to get his status today. But An Jie not only survived well in the league, he also became the spiritual pillar of his teammates.
Of course, Anjie was very excited, and the sense of accomplishment and pleasure after the victory over the Grizzlies was completely different from the feeling of "taking it for granted" when he defeated the Lakers.
The more difficult the game, the greater the joy after the victory. And An Jie happens to be that kind of game-type player, the more fierce the battle, the more courageous An Jie is.
The Grizzlies caused a lot of trouble for the Trailblazers and him, but Anjie still relied on his own hands to settle everything!
"It's okay Mark, it's just one of the games. The series is a constant battle and we haven't lost yet, just falling behind for the time being. Seeing Marc Gasol staring at Anjie with a little envy, Lionel Hollins stepped up and patted his core on the shoulder.
With 20 points, 10 rebounds, 2 blocks, and 3 steals, he shot 57 percent from the field, and Marc Gasol was actually good enough today. At least that's much better than his 14.1 points and 7.8 rebounds per game average in the regular season.
It can be said that the Great White Bear has completely continued its good form in the playoffs. Even in the face of a strong opponent like Anjie, Marc Gasol did not back down.
The Grizzlies lost the game not because they didn't work hard, but because Anjie's dominance was terrifying.
When the Trail Blazers team can't play an effective offense, Anjie can always step up and continue to score in various ways.
When the Grizzlies' offense was about to gain momentum, it was Anjie who stood up and beat the Grizzlies back to the forest with vicious blocks again and again.
Even though Marc Gasol was very good, Anjie still beat the Spaniard. That's where Anjie is terrifying, no one knows what this guy is going to do in the playoffs.
"That's the role of a star, why is Ann at my core? This coach with a well-known bad temper is also a rare smile to the media today.
'I know he's definitely up to the game and even though we were on the back at the start of the game, as long as I'm on the pitch, I'm not going to panic. Lillard, who scored 16 points and 7 assists in this game, also attributed the win to Angel.
Anjie's teammates will be blocked by reporters, and Marc Gasol, as Anjie's opponent, will naturally not escape this catastrophe.
"He's played really well and this guy controlled the game with incredible defense and offense. But basketball is always a five-man sport, and I don't believe the Trail Blazers can crack our defense in a short period of time, and I don't think Ann can play that well every game. Truth be told, Ann converted a lot of bad chances into scoring today, but this guy won't be so lucky in every game. Mark Gasol, who was very unconvinced, did not say good things about Anjie, maybe after the series, Mark will happily exchange jerseys with Anjie. But at least now, when this war is still full of fireworks, Marc Gasol will definitely not give Anjie a good look.
In any case, the outcome of this game cannot be changed. In a thrilling situation, An Jie used his absolute advantage of his personal ability to turn the total score of the Western Conference semifinals into 1-0. The Trail Blazers got off to a good start to their Western Conference semifinals and one step closer to the championship.
After returning to the locker room, An Jie's mood gradually calmed down, and the adrenaline also dropped violently. He finally stopped looking fierce and smiled. After all, to win the game is something to be happy for everyone.
In the post-game press conference, Anjie praised the Grizzlies' defense and said the Trail Blazers should do better. Anyway, he is the winner, and it doesn't matter what he likes to say. The important thing is that the victory has been held in Anjie's hands.
And the Grizzlies, who have been praised by An Jie, can't be happy anyway, An Jie won the game, of course he can say these things without pain. If Marc Gasol wins, don't talk about complimenting the Trail Blazers, you just want him to take Anjie to the sky. Don't forget, Gasol Jr. wrote two novels when he was in college. He could praise Angel in countless words, provided the Grizzlies win.
I ended the interview easily and said goodbye to my teammates easily. An Jie drove home alone, and after taking a shower, he threw his tired body on the bed to recharge for the next day's training. However, An Jie had just entered the house and before he could sit down, his phone rang.
Anjie thought that it was Moslav and that he had some business contract to negotiate with him, after all, he had just won a big battle with his excellent performance. At this time, it is also the time when commercial contracts are flying.
But after An Jie took out his mobile phone, he was stunned, and the name displayed on the phone screen was not "Mr. Moslav", but "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles".
An Jie answered the phone and carefully put it to his ear. "Hey, Russell?"
"Damn, Ann, how are you sneaking around, what, are you supposed to be with Catherine...... I'll call back later!" Westbrook's lively voice came over the phone, and, of course, the trademark thief's smile.
Since the start of this season, Anjie has been in contact with his Thunder teammates less and less. It was only a few days before the two teams met that they would call and chat with each other.
It's not because Anjie has a weak relationship with the Thunder, Jeff Van Gundy, Kevin Durant, Andrew Morris and Westbrook...... These guys are an integral part of Anjie's career. But this season, because Anjie is fully committed to the revival of the Trail Blazers, he doesn't have so much free time to catch up. That's why AnJie was surprised when she received a call from Westbrook. Because they really haven't been in touch with each other in a while.
"I'm at home! Catherine isn't in the United States! What's the matter, Russell, aren't you going to play the Spurs tomorrow? Duncan and Popovich aren't good at stubble, and if I were you, I'd definitely rest early. Anjie is happy that the Thunder have also made it to the second round, but at the same time he is worried that the brutal battle between brothers like last year's Western Conference Finals will be repeated.
"It's nothing, I just want to congratulate you, congratulations on your victory. I'm genuinely happy for you, and maybe we'll meet in the Western Conference Finals soon. ”
"Come on, wait until you're past the Spurs. How's it going, how prepared is the game?" Now that Westbrook had called, Anjie decided to have an in-depth chat with his former teammate and good brother.
"How prepared are you? Playing a series against the Spurs, no matter how you prepare, you can't say you're completely ready. We're still on the training ground and Coach Jeff Van Gundy is going to stay up late in the office today. All in all, we're positive because we have to qualify!" And before he made the cut, he used the word "must".
"Sounds like Popovich is going to be out of luck. Anjie suddenly remembered the time when he sweated with his teammates at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.
"You have to come on, I don't want my Western Conference Finals opponent to be Marc Gasol. If you win the first game, keep winning and don't give your opponent a breather. Only the Trail Blazers you lead are eligible to meet us in the Western Conference Finals. After all, defeating the Trailblazers and entering the Finals to win the championship, the gold content of this championship will definitely be very high. ”
"With Russell missing, I'm definitely going to the Western Conference Finals. But this year, it's us who make it to the finals!" Anjie and Westbrook are at odds with each other, both encouraging each other to advance to the next round, but they also want each other to stop in the next round.
"Anyway, Van Gundy is calling us together again. Hey, you and I have an appointment. The Western Conference Finals, see you or disperse. No one can miss the contract, and we must stand together on the battlefield at the top of the West. Westbrook has not forgotten the promise of the three teenagers back then. Although they can't win the championship together now, no one can be absent from the battlefield at the top of the West.
"I'm not going to break my word, I'm going to do well tomorrow, otherwise don't blame us for getting home advantage first. ”
After An Jie finished speaking, he hung up the phone. Today, the Trail Blazers took the lead and became the first team to win in the Western Conference semifinals. Tomorrow night, his former club Thunder will start a new journey.
I don't know why, An Jie is now concerned about the prospects of the Thunder team again.
What Anjie said is good, it will definitely be done!
The three young thunderers are getting together again, and An Jie doesn't want to be absent.