Denver, the city was founded in 1858 as a coal mining town, but gold was discovered here soon after. Pen? Interesting? Pavilion wWw. ｂiquge。 As a result, Denver attracted a large number of gold diggers, and the name of the city's NBA team was born.

Today, Denver has transformed from a coal mining town into Colorado's largest city and capital. The city has a very strong sports and cultural scene, and Denver, the four major sports leagues in the United States, is involved. And Anjie's opponent today, the Denver Nuggets, ranked sixth in the West last season.

Don't underestimate the sixth-place result, you must know that the Nuggets didn't have any stars on the team last season. They made it to the playoffs simply by virtue of their athleticism and clever tactical coordination.

This season, the Nuggets roster has been upgraded and a head coach has changed. While their goal isn't the championship, this team isn't at the mercy of anyone either.

Playing away from home in Denver is a nightmare for many NBA players, and Denver's nickname is Rigao City, because the altitude of this place is as high as 1,500 meters, and altitude sickness is inevitable for many people to get off the plane.

Denver International Airport is 1,655 meters above sea level, so just get off the plane and come to Denver for the first time. Crabbe felt tightness in his chest.

"Damn, is it really possible to play in this kind of place!?" Crabbe had done a lot of homework before he came, but he didn't expect his reaction to be so violent.

"Absolutely, we have to come to Denver several times a season. Don't worry, Crabbe, everyone comes here in their rookie season, but it won't be long before you get used to the thin air. Anjie didn't look affected in any way, patted the first-year rookie guard on the shoulder and waved everyone to board the team bus.

Rickard arrived in Denver a day earlier with his whole team, so that the group of boys would have enough time to acclimatize to the altitude.

Denver has a natural advantage at home, and if you don't prepare enough, you're sure to suffer a big loss. Last season, the Nuggets had a three-month unbeaten home record, and although their own strength is the main reason, you have to admit that the geographical advantages of Denver's plateau have also helped them a lot.

This is also the case today Brian. One of the reasons Shaw is so confident in the game is that this is the second game of the new season for the Trail Blazers, and it is their first trip to Denver this season.

Symptoms such as chest tightness, weakness, and dizziness should be difficult for the Trail Blazers to deal with. Plus Brian. The wheel battle that Xiao prepared for An Jie will intensify the physical consumption of the Trail Blazers.

Drag the opponent down, and then give the opponent a fatal blow in the mire, this is Brian. Shaw's intentions.

Last season, George. Carl's lead to the Nuggets made a big impression on everyone. Brian. After Xiao took over, the pressure was undoubtedly enormous.

The Nuggets fired Karl precisely because this thousand-win coach couldn't get the Nuggets to go far in the playoffs. The Nuggets aren't willing to be just a regular-season team, and they want to make a mark in the playoffs. So Brian. Xiao is also expected to be.

With a successful ex, you can only be recognized by the fans and management if you do better. In the Nuggets' first game of the season, they lost to the Cousins-led Kings at the Sleep Train Arena. So in this first home of the Pepsi Center, Brian. Shaw has to prove himself no matter what.

"Boss, why don't you leave?" At this time, it was already eight o'clock in the evening. J.J. Hickson was ready to leave the court at the end of the extra session, but he found that Brian Shaw's office was still brightly lit.

"I'll go back after watching this set of videos, have a good rest of Hickson, tomorrow's game, you know how difficult it is." Brian. Shaw pressed the pause button and looked up to talk to Hickson.

"Don't worry, we will definitely be able to drag it out until the end tomorrow!" Hickson has improved a lot this summer, he is stronger and more defensive. However, this guy seems to have forgotten that An Jie's progress is always faster than his own.

"I hope that's the case if we start the season with two straight defeats...... Alright, let's go back and rest. "Brian. Shaw didn't go on to say that in the years he was wandering as an assistant coach, the guy had seen countless managers get fired because of a bad start. It's the first time he's coached a team and he doesn't want to let the bad luck of the old guys happen to him.

The defending champion? The defending champions are not unbeatable either! Brian. Xiao is going to be the first person to eat crabs!

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Just be Brian. While Shaw was still working on the game footage, the Trail Blazers players were also stepping up their recovery work.

Getting the players used to the feeling of playing in the highlands is now Ricard's priority.

An Jie could clearly feel in training that his teammates seemed to be a little uncomfortable. Even Lopez, who had fought with Anjie in previous training, looked weak today.

This situation was something that Anjie and Ricard had not thought of before. Altitude sickness is something that everyone tolerates differently.

Anjie himself may be able to fully adapt in a few hours, but Aldridge does not need time to adapt directly. But the rest of the teammates may not be so lucky.

"It's not very optimistic." Divac looked at the panting crowd and couldn't help but be a little worried.

"Hopefully, by this time tomorrow, they'll be able to get used to the air." Ricard was also frustrated, but he couldn't have let his team practice for too long the night before the game.

"That's it! Guys! That's all for today, we'll go back to the hotel now and continue tomorrow at noon! 'Rickard raised his voice and the early part of the regular season was a crucial moment in laying the groundwork. At this juncture, Rickard doesn't want the Trail Blazers to lose a game they shouldn't have lost.

And An Jie is also mentally prepared. If something happens to the Trail Blazers tomorrow, he will definitely stand up and withstand all the pressure!

On the unquiet night of Denver, the smell of gunpowder smoke has become more and more intense.

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"Whirring ......" gasping violently, this is the most shot taken on the Trail Blazers bench today.

God bless Denver, the performance of the Trail Blazers players today is clearly out of order!

Although An Jie was not affected by altitude sickness, he also had an easy time today. Brian. Shaw took advantage of the Nuggets' huge interior group to cause a lot of trouble for Anjie.

In the beginning, Brian. Shaw sent McGee, Hickson, and Anthony. Randolph's unusual "three highs" lineup.

In this way, as long as An Jie holds the ball, there will definitely be two elders to wrap up. If An Jie passes the ball, there is still an inside basket left?

Shooting? The Trail Blazers did try to open up the game with their shots. But their condition was affected by the thin air, and their shots became very inconsistent.

Anjie naturally can't be knocked down by the double bag, but whenever he knocks out two interior players on his own, Brian. Xiao will send two more guys with full physical strength to continue to make up for it.

In the first three quarters of the game, An Jie could still struggle to support. But when the game reached this stage in the fourth quarter, even An Jie felt that his breathing began to become rapid.

"The Trail Blazers still have a three-point lead, but in that case, the next game is going to be very tricky for the Trail Blazers."

"That's right, Kenny, whether the Trail Blazers can withstand the impact of the Nuggets in the last four minutes will be extremely important!" O'Neill gritted his teeth, he didn't know if Ricard would continue to play Anjie. Although An Jie was dragged badly, his role on the defensive end is still obvious.

McGee shot 2-of-6, Hickson shot 2-of-13, and Anthony was 2-of-13. Randolph made 2 of 6 shots, "Half-Orc" Farid made 3 of 7 shots, and Darrell made 2 of 7 shots. Arthur made 1 of 6 shots and Mozgov made 1 of 5. None of the hits of this group of elders reached the passing line. AnJie's role in protecting the basket is unquestionable.

Rickard is also a little embarrassed, and in this situation, it is entirely possible for the Nuggets to win the game in one go. But if An Jie continues to play, he is at great risk of injury, which may also cause him to be tired and weak at critical moments.

"Water!" An Jie yelled at the staff behind him, and he looked up at the big screen as he slammed it down his throat.

Four minutes, three points. Just four more minutes and the Trail Blazers will win the game. At such a moment, you must not give up easily!

"Boss, I'll go straight to the court later, and I'll play until the end of the game!" Before Ricard could speak, Anjie was the first to express his wishes.

Rickard looked at the bench in front of him, and it wasn't just Angel, almost everyone on the Trail Blazers was already in a very tired state. If you change to someone else, it's better to change An Jie to gamble!

"Since I'm on the field, I only have one request! Win the game! "Rickard didn't expect his team to have a tough fight for the second time in the regular season, but the Trail Blazers and Anjie are the best at fighting, which is a tough battle!

"No problem!" An Jie answered categorically, and Ricard immediately took out the tactical board and arranged offensive and defensive tactics around An Jie.

"Look at the other side, those arrogant guys are no longer good! Keep up our wheel wars and keep dragging the trailblazers on the ground! Victory, must be left in the Pepsi Center! "Brian. Shaw added fuel to the fire, and his encouragement turned the Nuggets players into screaming hungry wolves.

Brian. Shaw wants to get rid of George with a big win. In the shadow of Karl, Anjie also needs a win to maintain the morale of his team.

But in the end, the winner can only be alone.

Even if the fight is broken, An Jie will do his best to clench his hands and hold the victory firmly!

"Beep! ~~~" When the pause time ended, the electronic beep sounded like a charge, making An Jie stand up suddenly.

The No. 00 black robe he is wearing represents a huge responsibility!

Isn't that what a star should do?

"I'm going!" Angel turned around and smiled at Ricard. There were piercing boos against An Jie in the stands of Pepsi Center, but An Jie still strutted forward!