The Trail Blazers' locker room was silent, perhaps the quietest home locker room at Rose Garden so far in the playoffs. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info

All hung their heads, panting, and wiping sweat. No one is joking at this time, after all, after all, the Spurs are ten points behind at halftime, and this kind of thing is not to be celebrated at all.

"Click. "Just when the players were suffocating to the silence, the door to the dressing room was pushed open. Rickard and Divac walked in, both of whom had just been pestered by reporters, so they arrived a little late.

"What a tough half, what's the matter, do you want to throw in the towel?" Ricard easily stood in front of the tactical blank board, as if the Spurs were currently ten points behind.

"Ann, why don't you speak. Rickard called Anjie's name.

"I'm just thinking, how to defeat the other party!" An Jie's expression was resolute, and sure enough, this guy never knew what it meant to give up.

"What did the Spurs do to get such a big lead?" said Ricard and pulled out his marker, everyone knew that this guy was going to start laying out his tactics!

"Three-pointers. Wesley Matthews replied ashamedly, as the shooter in the Trail Blazers' starting five, Matthews' three-point shooting percentage today was not good. Moreover, he was shot into a sieve by a group of outside shots from the Spurs.

"The three-point shot is just one aspect of Wesley, the real strength of the Spurs is not the three-point shot, but their close cooperation! The biggest problem we have now is that the defense is playing alone, and there is no one on the offensive end who can answer Anjie's pass!" Ricard poked the whiteboard with a marker, which was more like poking the hearts of the Trail Blazers players.

"In order for you to catch An, I want you to run unsparingly! I really can't get rid of it, so I set up a no-ball block! On the defensive end, the block is immediately replaced! If Matt Bonner is on the court, the No. 4 position is put on defense. Ann, you never stay away from the penalty area!" Rickard began to draw complex tactics on the tactical board, and the days of winning games with Anjie's intimidation alone are over. It's the Western Conference Finals, and Rickard has to let the players know that basketball isn't won by MVP alone.

With everything said and done, before the match restarted, Ricard looked at Iguodala. This guy, who was the star of the 76ers last season, has plummeted since coming to the Trail Blazers this season. While Ricard knows it's more because of the presence of Angel and Aldridge, Iguodala himself is increasingly content with being a role player.

Although Iguodala, who played the Grizzlies in the last round and controlled the ball and organized the team's offense, there was a small flash, but the guy quickly calmed down again. There's no problem with his quality, it's just that he only likes to support that real star in his heart.

Ricard has to activate this guy for the Trail Blazers' perimeter defense to pick up. Only in this way can Anjie's pressure on the offensive end be reduced.

But Rickard didn't speak directly to Iguodala, knowing that if he said it to Iguodala in front of everyone, it might not work very well. So he found An Jie and found the real leader in this locker room.

"Later, I want you to find a way to motivate Andrei. Before the start of the second half, Rickard whispered to Angel in the tunnel.

"Andrey, is this guy very positive?" Anjie couldn't figure out why Ricard would say such a thing, Iguodala was already good enough.

"Trust me, this guy can do so much more than that. Ricard patted Anjie on the waist, and there were some words that were better spoken between players and players.

"The Spurs are notoriously consistent, and it's not easy to get back 10 points on the Spurs' head!"

"The Trail Blazers' offensive firepower is no joke, I think they just didn't react. In the second half, Ahn will definitely be able to lead the team to fight back!"

Before the game even started, the commentators were chattering and arguing. Although the Spurs are now leading by 10 points, there are still many people who are optimistic about the prospects of the Trail Blazers. They just think the Trail Blazers are playing a little awkwardly, but they can't say where the awkwardness is.

Except for An Jie, the low enthusiasm and confidence of others is not so easy to see. Even An Jie himself did not feel the subtle changes in his teammates. Fortunately, the Trail Blazers have Ricard's reminder, but now the key to the team's success is between Anjie and Iguodala.

As soon as the third quarter began, both sides once again fielded their full starting lineups. Looking at the opponent who was eyeing him and the difference of ten points, An Jie couldn't help but think of the hint that Ricard gave him. But until the Spurs sent the baseline ball, he didn't know how to say that to Iguodala.

Tony Parker passed the ball straight to the fiery Leonard, who played confidently in front of Iguodala. After all, in the first half, he had already scored too many goals in front of this experienced guy.

Seeing that Iguodala was not far from him, Leonard hoisted the ball inside and hit Duncan.

Duncan confronted Anjie again, and before the fans could cheer, the old guy passed the ball out again.

At the moment when Duncan passed the ball, Leonard suddenly ran. Iguodala couldn't react, but immediately followed. Unbeknownst to everyone, he was only halfway through when he encountered Split's off-ball block.

Leonard sprinted all the way to the three-point line, Tony Parker passed the ball again, and Leonard slotted to the ball. Only this time, there was no Iguodala in front of him!

"Didn't I say I was going to change the guard!?" Ricard yelled, and Leonard's three-pointer went into the net again. 13 points, and the gap became 13 points. This must be a huge blow to the trailblazers.

Angel looked at Ricard, who responded with a stern look. An Jie knew that he couldn't wait any longer. Whatever he says, he's going to give it a try.

Iguodala didn't know what was wrong with him, he always felt like he had done everything he had to do, but the team was still in trouble. Just as he was confused, Anjie patted Iguodala on the shoulder from behind.

"What's wrong? ”

Andrey ...... I ......"

"Are you not feeling well? just got hurt!?" Iguodala suddenly tensed.

"No, no, it's just ...... Andre, we're in big trouble! With my own strength, I'm afraid I can't handle all this! I need you! I need you to stand up now!" An Jie finally chose the most direct way and said everything. Between men and men, there should be no secrecy.

"I need you to step up!" Iguodala's mind went blank, and at that moment, he felt as if he was back in Philadelphia. In Philadelphia, everyone wants him to step up, even though he just wants to be a role player. But people's will is still so strong.

But Iguodala's personality leads him to have no desire on the court, and all this guy thinks about all day long is how to pass the ball in his hand quickly, help his teammates score, or deliberately miss a few free throws to tempt the opponent to use foul tactics. Sometimes I accidentally became a big vacancy, and I had no choice but to shoot a three-pointer, because I really couldn't pretend to be able to do it.

He's had enough days in Philadelphia to step up, so he's so glad he learned he was traded to the Trail Blazers. Because with the Trail Blazers, he can finally feel comfortable playing the role players he loves.

But even role players have the first purpose to help the team win. Even if Iguodala's style of play is so desireless, everything he does is for the final victory. He doesn't like to be in the limelight, but that doesn't mean he doesn't like to win.

Now, the team is at stake. Victory is about to be missed, and even the team leaders need to step up themselves. Iguodala knew she had to do something.

Iguodala did everything he had to do today, but it was judged by the hallmarks of a role player. Now, Iguodala has decided to change his identity, he is no longer a role player, but an indispensable left and right arm by Angel's side!

"I know Ann, I'm not going to give up. Championship, that's my dream too!" Iguodala nodded firmly at Anjie, and after that, Iguodala's actions surprised all the commentators on the scene.

"The Trail Blazers' offense, we see ...... We see Iguodala actually asking for the ball with his hands open!" Yu Jia looked at the court in disbelief, he was not dazzled, Iguodala was indeed asking for the ball at Lillard.

Lillard didn't get greedy and immediately sent the ball to Iguodala. Iguodala held the ball to face Leonard, and instead of getting the ball out of his hands as quickly as he used to, he started a triple threat.

"What's going on?" Popovich seemed to smell something was wrong, and he immediately stood up from the bench and took closer attention to the field.

Seeing this situation, An Jie immediately left his good position to block the demolition. Iguodala saw the opportunity to activate and had to admit that Leonard's defense was really good, and as soon as Iguodala moved, he followed and moved sideways. It's a pity that An Jie's tough blocking and dismantling is better than Leonard's reaction!

Seeing that Leonard was blocked, Duncan immediately headed towards Iguodalaphon. Iguodala doesn't have a strong desire to attack, but that doesn't mean you can ignore him.

Iguodala continued to break through and Duncan had to go head-to-head with the strong No. 9. Just as Iguodala broke through to the mid-range position, he suddenly leaned in on Duncan to grab space for himself. After that, Iguodala took two steps in a row and jumped, ready to throw!

Duncan didn't slack off, and he immediately jumped to block. But Duncan, who had a jump height of only a mineral water bottle, couldn't reach Iguodala's high-pitched basketball.

"Huh?" Duncan wondered, looking at this angle, Iguodala's throw couldn't even touch the frame! He was indeed very courageous, but after the Trail Blazers had been playing for so long, Iguodala had also lost his edge.

"Boom!" However, the next second, Duncan heard the painful "moan" of the basketball hoop.

Anjie hung from the basket, surrounded by cheering Trail Blazers fans. Just after Iguodala's successful breakthrough, Anjie was actively going down. Iguodala, who attracted the defense, did not hesitate and immediately sent a good ball to Anjie.

After the goal, Anjie and Iguodala gave him a cordial high-five. Ricard smiled with satisfaction, don't look at the 11 points difference, but after a while, Anjie and they will be able to catch up!

Defensively, Iguodala showed more aggressiveness. In the past, he only treated himself as a role player, and he was broken through, and there was no Anjie.

But now, Iguodala has raised the bar for herself. He needs to lock up the best player on the Spurs team today, and do it alone without the help of others!

Leonard started running again, but he found that Iguodala was sticking to himself like crazy.

Through Split's pick-and-roll, Leonard got his wish to get the space to shoot. He's still the same as before, catching the ball and shooting. But just as he was about to shoot the ball, Iguodala struck him like a "missile".

"Oh my God!" Bill Wharton screamed when Iguodala pounced desperately.

The ferocious Iguodala made Leonard's three-point shot fail to continue, and he rushed too hard, and he directly "threw" himself into the audience and smashed into the crowd.

"Brave swoop! Oh my God, this is Andrea Iguodala!"

Angel and Aldridge immediately rushed to the audience and pulled Iguodala out of the crowd. However, this guy, who is almost 30 years old, did not even frown, and immediately threw himself into the attack again.

Another offense, An Jie held the ball on the inside and singled Duncan to attract the attention of the defense. At the same time, Iguodala's sudden and aggressive start to run was a surprise to Leonard.

Iguodala slipped across the baseline, and in the chaotic penalty area, Anjie stealthily completed a hand-to-hand cooperation with Iguodala. At the same time, Anjie immediately turned sideways and blocked Leonard's way.

Seeing this, Duncan immediately abandoned An Jie and chased after him, but how could the speed of the old stone Buddha compare to Iguodala, a guy with strong athletic ability?

Iguodala slipped off the baseline and turned to shoot, and Duncan jumped half a beat slower, without affecting Iguodala's rhythm at all.

Anjie stuck Split and Leonard, even if this goal is not scored, without Duncan, Anjie can still easily complete the second attack!

However, Iguodala didn't give Ann a chance to stand out. His three-pointer shot crossed a perfect arc and fell straight into the net!

"Andrey~~~ Iguodala!Three!" Iguodala raised his right hand and raised three fingers as the live DJ shouted. At this moment, he is no longer a role player, but the "Pippen" next to An Jie!

Popovich frowned and yelled, he was very unhappy with Leonard's defense. And the Spurs' lead is only the last 8 points, back to single digits!

Iguodala, who was released, got better and better, and Anjie received more and more support.

Iguodala blocks the outside line, and Anjie blocks the inside line. On the offensive side, the enthusiasm of the two also drove the whole team.

"Iguodala breaks through and Wesley Matthews makes a three-pointer! Great! hits, five! The gap is only five points!"

"Lillard missed, he gave Ann the ball too big! It was Iguodala, he flew to save the ball!The guy crashed into the press section, but the basketball was back in Ann's hands, and he turned over and jumped!?Yes!Ann didn't disappoint Iguodala, he scored a very difficult goal on Duncan's head!

"Iguodala came out of nowhere, he stole Parker's pass, Andre himself broke through with the ball! Layup? No, Iguodala just threw the basketball to the rebound! Ann! Catch the ball, dunk, an insulting aerial relay! Look, Ann and Iguodala are putting on a show! One point, the Spurs have only one point left!"

Helplessly, the Spurs were stopped by the strong momentum of the Trail Blazers. After a few crazy minutes, Popovich's voice was hoarse. But even so, Ren still couldn't stop the crazy Anjie and the "desireless" Iguodala.

There wasn't much time left in the third quarter, and the Spurs had just one point to lead. Will the Spurs be able to stabilize the situation, and will Anjie and Iguodala be able to complete the comeback?

Countless fans are waiting for answers, and all this will become clear after this pause.

Anjie and Iguodala slammed into each other's chests, the terrible thing about the Trailblazers is that everyone was recruited for Anjie at the beginning!

Now, it's Iguodala's turn to show his worth.