Chapter 34: The Comeback of the Christmas War

In the 2014 Christmas War, Anxi finally had to participate as the protagonist. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

In the past, he also participated in the Christmas game at the Spurs, but at that time, he was just a small role, and now, Anxi is the league's top superstar, and thousands of eyes are watching Anxi, especially Anxi missed 6 games because of the Oracle incident before, and no one knows if Anxi will do something earth-shattering.

After all, after holding back 6 games, Anxi's energy has already been too vigorous, and maybe he will do a big job in the next game and scare out countless people's teeth.

Matches on Christmas Day start slightly earlier than the usual game, which is also a big compromise for the league, as the players can rush back to have a reunion Christmas dinner with their families after the Christmas game.

In fact, many of the players arranged this way, first they prepared a stadium sideline seat, let their families watch the game on the sidelines, and finally the family went home together for Christmas dinner.

Anxi arranged it this way, father-in-law Jeff Hornacek flew back to Philadelphia from Phoenix, Abby's two younger brothers also rushed back, and the family reunited in Philadelphia.

With all the delicious dishes packed, the family took two cars and drove to the Wachovia Arena.

Christmas is getting closer, and all five arenas across the United States are welcoming thousands of loyal NBA fans, as well as a group of NBA star players and coaches.

In the pre-game news interview, Greg Popovich, who used to participate in the Christmas War every year, appeared on the Christmas War again this year, so he also complained about the league's arrangement as in previous years.

"On an important holiday like Christmas, we still have to play games, and that's enough!"

But Greg Popovich didn't say much, he knew very well that if he said too much, the league's ticket was coming, and he played the Christmas war every year, he was also a little used to it, and the annual routine of complaining was just to disgust the league.

Popovich also showed some patience in the face of the reporter's next question, and he patiently continued to answer several questions, including a question about Anxi.

"Are you asking Anxi about that brawl? Yes, I watched it, and when the fight was over that day, I went back and looked for the footage, and he hit it great, he was like a boxing champion in a professional boxing ring, and every hard blow hit the key parts, and Draymond Green was beaten badly, and I was very excited to watch it, and I want to say that from that moment on, Ann made me a boxing fan. ”

"What? Are you asking me what I think about this brawl? ”

"Let's be honest, Ann did something wrong, but it's not a big deal!" One second ago, Popovich admitted Anxi's mistake, which must be admitted, if he didn't admit it, once the league top brass pulled the wind, maybe a ticket would be issued, but the next second, Popovich continued the previous topic. "Anxi played fantastic, left hook and right hook, and only let Drummond hit himself, great!"

In fact, Greg Popovich's old acquaintance Mark Stein has understood that this old guy is pretending to be crazy and stupid.

"So what do you think about this game after Anxi is lifted?" A reporter raised his hand to ask.

"What's the idea? Ann is back, it's great! Popovich pretended again, and then gave a perfunctory answer.

The reporters were speechless for a while, until another reporter added a question: "Do you think Anxi will break out in this game?" After all, he's been suspended for six games before. ”

Popovich immediately nodded: "Of course, of course Ann will break out, if I don't die today, I will go to watch Ann's game, I have a hunch that he is going to set a record in this game." ”

This time, Popovich answered very simply, but such an answer still made many reporters helpless.

Is Popovich serious? Will this game really break out? Will it set a record? Many journalists expressed skepticism.

Sam Amik of USA Today thinks: Anxi has missed six games, 10 days of official games, and has not participated in normal games, will he still be in such good shape? I'm skeptical.

It's true that missing too many official matches can have an impact on a player's form.

But is Anxi an ordinary player? Of course he wasn't!

In this game, Anxi's is indeed aiming for the record.

He has held back six games, and he already misses the floor and basket of the official NBA games.

After arranging Abby's seat, Anxi stood on the field and prepared for his warm-up, Abby's belly had reached its peak, and Abby was pregnant in October, and Abby was about to give birth.

However, the due date is set for the New Year, that is, in 2015, Anxi is not in a hurry, he is ready to finish 2014, and then quietly wait for the birth of the little life, and then in June, with another championship trophy, to celebrate the arrival of the little life.

At this time, on the field of the Christmas battle, Anxi touched the floor of the Wachovia Arena, and then walked to the center of the field amid thunderous cheers and screams.

Banned for six games, Anxi also missed three of the home games, and the fans at home have long been looking forward to Anxi's return, this game, Anxi officially returned, and this group of 76ers fans went crazy.

"Anxi! Anxi! Anxi! ”

An Xi seemed to have returned to the moment when he won the championship last season, and countless fans frantically chanted his name.

As An Xi began to wave his hand, countless posters and cheering boards of An Xi were suddenly erected on the sidelines, and a front row of cheering boards read: "An! We will always stand behind you! ”

"Ann! You are the best! ”

"Anxi! One and only! ”

"The strongest in history - Anxi!"

Other cheering boards and posters also had different slogans and words written on them, An Xi showed a happy and happy smile, he waved his hand to the side of the court for a while, and then picked up a basketball in the center of the court, showing off his skills as if playing with his crotch dribble, and then suddenly rushed towards the basket!

With a clang, a violent dunk in the warm-up caused the basket to explode.

Then, the Wachovia Arena exploded, with wild cheers and screams.

Anxi had a good time and continued to dunk in the warm-up.

The cheers on the sidelines also came one after another, but the coach on the sidelines was a little worried about Anxi's continuous deduction during the warm-up.

What about the official competition?

Anxi didn't care, and after a few violent dunks, he was called aside by the team's press officer to be interviewed by on-site reporter David Aldridge.

The fans on the sidelines were still very face-saving, and the cheers never stopped.

Anxi also seemed very excited, this is a long-lost excitement, just when David Aldridge asked about the All-Star Weekend, Anxi was excited, and made a promise.

"Yes, I decided, and in return for the fans who cheered me on, I decided, this season's All-Star Weekend, I'm going to play all the games I can! Three-point contest, slam dunk contest, and All-Star Game! ”

Anxi's promise immediately caused many people to be surprised.

Charles Barkley, who was in the commentary seat, interjected in surprise: "Oh no! Could it be that the strongest yellow slam dunk king is coming back? ”

In the picture, An Xi happened to be nodding, as if in response to Charles Barkley's surprise.

Then, more people began to discuss this promise of An Xi's whim.

"If Anxi really participates in this year's slam dunk contest, then this year's dunk contest will be even better, and it is said that Zach LaVine, the rookie who most resembles Kobe, will also participate!"

"And LeBron James, who also joked some time ago that he was going to participate in the slam dunk contest and prove himself!"

"Haha, if it's true, it's really exciting! LeBron James! Anxi! And Zach Lavin! The strongest slam dunk contest ever! ”

"LeBron James forget it, he always says he's going to participate in the dunk contest, but maybe he's used to fooling his fans, maybe this time."

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The dunk contest is just a digression, and more fans and reporters on the sidelines are concerned about the upcoming Christmas war.

The Christmas battle between the 76ers and the Bulls, because of the Bulls' current good record, this group of matchups is barely a strong matchup.

For Anxi, the most difficult thing he has to face in this game may be Jimmy Butler's defense against him, and of course Tom Hibbert's chain defense, if you think about it, the game is still very difficult, after all, Anxi has to face a strong defensive team.

Soon, the game began with the frantic shouts of countless 76ers fans on the sidelines.

The starters of the two teams stood on the court, and on the 76ers' side, McCarvey officially returned, and he also returned to the starting position, scoring guard Anxi, small forward Jack Crowder, power forward Ronnie Turiav and center Noren Snoel.

Ronnie Turiav is the new recruit of the 76ers during Anxi's suspension, because Pau Gasol was injured and Anxi couldn't play, the 76ers' interior staff had already begun to alarm, so Samsinki urgently applied to the league for Joel Embiid's injury exception, and then used the vacated spot from this injury exception to directly sign Ronnie Turiav with a ten-day short contract.

Before Anxi's comeback, Roni Turyaf had played 3 games for the 76ers, averaging 3.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, which was not bad, but Sam Chinki was still hesitating, and judging from the characteristics of Roni Turyaf's current performance, he was not enough to ensure that he stayed with the 76ers.

This match is also the last game of Ronnie Turiav's ten-day short contract, and Ronnie Turyaev's last chance, he is now holding back his strength and wants to vent in this game.

Brett Brown directly put Roni Turyaf as the starter, and the opening game consumed the Bulls' main power forward, Tajibson.

The Bulls' starting point is center Joakim Noah, who has been at his peak in recent seasons, even winning a Defensive Player of the Year trophy last season, and has continued to play the role of the team's interior defensive heart under Tom Thibodu this season.

It's the role of the offensive core, and with the return of Derrick Rose, it no longer exists.

Big forward Tajibson, this season the Bulls also competed with the 76ers for Pau Gasol, but obviously, the Bulls failed, and they chose not to bring in further reinforcements at the No. 4 position after pardoning Carlos Boozer, and Tom Thibodu could only let Tajibson start the lineup, plus Nikola Mirotic on the bench, the Bulls' power forward is still not bad.

The small forward is the aging Mike Dunleavy, the Bulls' second position in previous years, with the growth of Jimmy Butler, this season is actually transferred to the third position, Mike Dunleavy is obviously not a qualified starting No. 3 position, but with his superb shooting skills, he defeated this year's rookie Doug McDermott and sophomore Tonynell and became the starter.

The point guard is Anxi's opponent Jimmy Butler in this game, I have to say that Jimmy Butler's progress this season is huge, both offensive and defensive, which has affected Derrick Rose's status in Chicago to a certain extent.

The point guard position is naturally Derrick Rose, who returned from injury in the first half of the year, and often plays the iron pit team, and now, Derrick Rose has found his rhythm on the court after a serious injury, and in recent games, he has always skillfully led the team to win in the final moments of the game.

In the face of such a Bulls with an unreasonable lineup, the 76ers, who lacked soldiers and major generals, took the initiative on the court at the beginning of the game.

Noren Snoll won the jump ball, and then, the basketball went to Anxi.

Anxi looked very excited at the beginning, and the fans on the sidelines began to cheer as soon as they saw Anxi get the ball.

The excited Anxi made an impulsive shot at the beginning, he took the ball directly with his back to the high position, and in the face of Jimmy Butler's defense, Anxi shook twice, and then turned over and shot a jumper.

Bang, finally striking iron.

The 76ers fans who had been cheering on the sidelines were just about to climax, and after hearing the bang, they let out a helpless sigh in unison, and the first goal was not scored!

But this is normal, Anxi still needs to find a feel at the beginning, and no one will score every shot.

Fans began to look forward to Anxi's next defense and offense.

Soon, the Bulls' offense was also the first goal of the opening game, Derrick Rose played very resolutely, he controlled the ball and rushed to the frontcourt, which was a rapid change of direction that would only be made at the peak, easily passed McCarvey, who was not good in defense, rushed into the interior, faced Noren Snoll's supplementary defense, and picked up the basket!

2 points!

The Bulls opened the game with a lead.

And immediately after, the 76ers' offense, Anxi once again got the ball on the offensive end!