Chapter 188: The True Test
Even though the team was leaving for Detroit tonight, Van Gundy's regular training during the day didn't give the players any relief. www.biquge.info The season has only just begun, and Van Gundy has to keep this group of youngsters on the alert and not let a win in one game get their heads washed away.
"What's wrong with you, what time did you come back yesterday? In the daily requisite confrontation training, Anjie missed five consecutive shots against Morris's defense, which was a rare occurrence before.
"Come Morris again, we'll come again!" if Anjie learned in the few days he trained with Kobe, it was the "bad habit" of being demanding on his training.
Repeat, repeat, while everyone else was already resting, Angel and Morris were still repeating on the training ground. The training vests of the two were soaking wet, and the floor was covered with sweat dripping from their faces. But these two guys, no one asked for a break.
"Ann, Morris, stop practicing, go to Chong Chonghan, we need to rush to the airport!" It wasn't until Jeff Van Gundy stepped in that the one-on-one training between the two was terminated.
This scene is very similar to the situation when the two met for the first time, and Rickard came forward to call it off.
"I hope you feel better tomorrow than you do today, Ann. "As a result of the training, Morris had a slight upper hand and allowed Anjie to throw a lot of balls.
Fortunately, the tired An Jie didn't play today, otherwise after the first performance, the second game would not be continued, and it would definitely be used by critics to make a big fuss. It seems that sleeping too late and resting is not good, and it really has a great impact on the competitive state.
Van Gundy and Morris were still worried about Anjie's form the next day, but Anjie scored his 16th point of the game with practical actions the next day.
"Ben Wallace after returning to Detroit is no longer the big Ben of the year! He can't resist the impact of the Eastern Tower, Ann! Then turn around and jump shot, and then go in! The inside control of the league, it's time to change hands!"
An Jie changed the decline in training yesterday and played well. With Westbrook frequently sending wonderful passes, Anjie once again became the team's second output point after Durant.
In addition to Anjie, the rest of the Thunder team also performed very well and did not get carried away because of the big win in the first game.
"93-83, it's over! The people of Motor City are not the ones who can stop the powerful Thunder in the new season, the Detroit Pistons have lost two in a row, and the Thunder have won two in a row!"
The effortless road trip ended in victory, with AnJie scoring another 24 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Just six assists were tally already, as Westbrook alone had 10 assists.
Westbrook have surpassed double figures in assists in both games in a row, which is no coincidence, but is intentional on the part of Van Gundy.
Developing Westbrook into a point guard who can play well offensively but can also control the big picture is an additional goal Van Gundy has set for himself. So tactically, Van Gundy has put the task of organizing more in the hands of this increasingly mature zero defender.
With a winning record, the time has also come to November. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, who played well last season but had a poor start to the season, the Thunder won again.
On November 1, the Trail Blazers, who had a complete lineup and played six games with the Rockets in the playoffs last season, were also defeated by the fully upgraded Thunder.
The "glass man" Oden, who played the whole game, scored 10 points and 12 rebounds in this game, but unfortunately An Jie's 16 points and 11 rebounds were better.
Durant felt really cold in this game, only 3 of 20 shots, and the shooting rate was miserable. So Jeff Van Gundy temporarily adjusted the focus of the attack and made Westbrook crazy again in this game. He left the matter of organizing the attack behind him, and he took the ball himself to attack.
Because of this, Anjie has once again taken on the role of offensive playmaker, so that not only Westbrook will benefit, but also Morris and Ibaka, who will partner Anjie on the inside.
In the end, although Durant's shooting percentage was not good, with the joint efforts of the remaining players of the Thunder team, they still won in Portland with a score of 83-74 and continued to maintain their undefeated golden body in the season!
"The Thunder are unstoppable, they started with a 10-game losing streak last season, and this season, I bet they're going to get off to a 10-game winning streak!"
"The Thunder are already one of the strongest teams in the West, but a lot of people don't want to admit it. Because most of the players who lead the Thunder are just rookies. Although he is a rookie, the ability of the Thunder Sanshao can already be called a superstar!"
"Durant in the third year and Westbrook and Anjie in the second year, plus a group of puzzle characters suitable for the Thunder three less, the strength of the Thunder team is different from last season, and each team should correct its own mentality. ”
Almost all the media has praised the Thunder, and so far this season, there are only five teams in the NBA that have not tried and failed, and the young Thunder is one of them.
Although this team is highly anticipated, when it comes to the real display of their quality, it still leaves everyone in jaw.
In addition to the one time he went to pick up Giardina, Anjie returned to the "tradition" of being the first to go to the training ground.
Even though the team only returned from Portland last night, and even though Van Gundy, who must have been very tired after just finishing two road trips, postponed training until half past eight, Anjie still arrived early to start the day's practice.
In the season when the weather is getting colder, An Jie also wants to sleep more under the quilt. However, at the thought of the opponent he was about to face tomorrow night, An Jie was so excited that he couldn't sleep, and only playing basketball could ease the emotions in his heart.
"We're going to fight it down next season!" was Bryant's last text message to Anjie when he left training camp in the summer. Regardless of whether Kobe Bryant remembers it or not, An Jie has not forgotten.
Unlike last season, when they played for more than a month to meet the Lakers, this season, the Thunder will meet the defending champions early.
On Nov. 3, which is tomorrow, the Thunder will play at home for the second time this season. However, the opponents they will face this time are incomparable to the previous teams.
Los Angeles Lakers, 08-09 championship, Kobe Bryant, 08-09 FMVP. The Purple and Gold Army, which has won many honors, has once again stepped into Oklahoma City, ready to take away the victory here.
An Jie knew what kind of person Kobe Bryant was, so he didn't dare to rest, for fear that Kobe would practice one more minute before the game.
Back to the body, double shoulder swing, backward jumper. An Jie threw the ball in this way for the fourth time, and he knew that this action would become a big killer for Kobe Bryant tomorrow!
The Thunder didn't get a single win against the Lakers last season, but this season, AnJie won't allow that to happen again!
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When Kobe Bryant came forward to greet him, An Jie realized that four months had passed.
In four months, An Jie helped the Chinese team stand on the top of Asia, and he also won the honor of MVP of the Asian Championships, and he has played three games in the new NBA season.
"You know what I've been doing in the summer, and I'm not going to show mercy later. "Kobe Bryant is not just talking about it, according to his character, he will definitely hit the inside line guarded by Anjie in the game.
"Don't think I'll be gentle with you if you treat me to a few meals in Houston, come on, let's play a good game together. Anjie and Kobe Bryant embraced, just as he had expected before the start of the season.
"Anjie and Kobe Bryant participated in Olajuwon's training camp at the same time this summer, and we can expect these two fellow brothers to perform in the low post later. "Mike Brin has done his homework a week into the new season, but ESPN is broadcasting a Thunder game for the first time. This gave Mike Brin plenty of time to gather all the commentary.
They are friends, and they are also their worst enemies. As long as he is in the west, Kobe Bryant will inevitably become a stumbling block on the road to Anjie's success. An Jie and the Thunder are also a big hurdle that the Lakers have to overcome.
The first real test for the Thunder is finally long overdue.
The defending champion Los Angeles Lakers will test the true strength of the Thunder for the whole league. (To be continued.) )