The Pelicans-Trail Blazers game was played in Portland, and the 20,000-capacity Moda Center was packed.

Portland's ball market has always been very good, and from the Roy era to the Lillard era, the city has always found players who have attracted fans in their style of play.

And this one is against the Pelicans, plus the season opener, many elements add up, and it's hard to think about it.

ESPN also fielded Mike Brin and Reggie Miller for the game, and in addition to that, they also brought in special guests "Glider" Drexler.

Drexler is a self-proclaimed Rockets, but he actually spent 12 of his 15-year career with the Trail Blazers.

The reason why ESPN invited him to this game is also very simple.

The Trail Blazers have been around for a short time, and there aren't many famous names, except for Bill Wharton, who is Drexler.

"Lillard said that the Trail Blazers' goal this season is to win a championship, what do you think of that?"

Before the game had even begun, Brin turned his head to look at the two partners beside him.

He's starting to dig holes professionally again.

Miller didn't speak, but looked to Drexler, who was clearly the focus in Portland.

"They're good, but they're still some way from the championship."

Drexler thought for a moment and said.

"Glider" is the second quarterback after Jordan in strength in the last century, and his strength is undoubted, but his character is relatively simple.

Miller on the side couldn't help but laugh after hearing this, Drexler's words were not biased at all, and Bryn's pit was dug in vain.

"And what do you think of the Pelicans, they're one step away from the championship?"

Brin asked.

'They're closer, they're younger, but I like the key moments they played last season and they have a good chance in the next five years.

Drexler is really telling the truth.

Miller was already laughing, and Drexler really didn't have the slightest taste of a Pioneer legend.

"So you think the Pelicans are going to win this game?"

Brin continued to dig unsuccessfully and finally made a big move.

Drexler nodded, he had a simple personality, but he didn't have a bad eye.

Brin laughed along.

It seems that Drexler is not too impressed with ESPN's season preview.

However, he agrees with that preview, the core lineup of the Trail Blazers has been running in for so long, and it is time to break out this season.

And the Trail Blazers are playing at home, and the chances of winning are definitely greater.

Although the previous continuous digging did not succeed, it should have been completed in the end.

While they were chatting in the commentary booth, players from both sides entered the arena from the players' tunnel one after another.

The scene quickly entered the opening ceremony.

The starters of both teams were introduced one after another.

On the Pelicans' side, Davis and Ariza were the first to play, followed by Holiday and Whiteside, and finally Tang Tian.

This new starting line-up was pretty much what the pre-match experts had predicted.

Judging by the calm expression of Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stottes, this was also expected by him.

After the Pelicans, the starters on the Trail Blazers' side also came out one after another.

Aldridge and Batum came first, followed by Matthews and Robin Lopez, and finally Lillard.

"Damien ~ Lillard!"

When Lillard's name was introduced, the cheers reached a climax.

Although still young, Lillard's popularity is already very high in Portland.

Before the game began, Lillard reached out and touched his chest, licked his fingers and looked at the timer, his eyes full of murder.

Strength aside, Lillard's game temperament is definitely the highest in the league.

Davis and Lopez's jump ball, the former dialing the ball back to the Pelicans halfcourt, officially kicked off the new season.

Holiday held the ball to the front court and gave the ball to Tang Tian.

Although the roster has changed over the offseason, the Pelicans are still playing the same way they did last season.

Tang Tian dominates the ball, and others open up space for him to play singles.

The Trail Blazers didn't use the pack, and Matthews was defending one-on-one.

Matthews is the league's top perimeter defender, with a level of strength on Green's, and slightly weaker than Allen.

And his defensive style is the same as Aaron's, he is full of aggressiveness, close to Tang Tian, and goes directly to his body.

After Tang Tian saw it, he directly changed direction to the right and accelerated.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, Matthews was directly passed by Tang Tian!

Stottes' eyes widened on the sidelines.

The rest of the Trail Blazers on the court didn't have time to react.

After Tang Tian passed Matthews in one step, he quickly rushed to the inside line.

López was killed by Whiteside at this time.

"Bang!"

Tang Tian rushed into the inside line and was unguarded, and directly smashed the ball into the basket with a flat-frame tomahawk.

The scene was in an uproar.

Tang Tianyi's attack was so brutal!

The Trail Blazers' offense, Lillard took advantage of Lopez's block to get to the basket and made a layup to make Whiteside's beater.

He hit both free throws and returned the color.

The Pelicans' offense, Tang Tian continued to play Matthews one-on-one.

Matthews sticks tighter this time.

"Whoosh!"

But the result was still the same, Tang Tian passed him in one step again!

"What a start-up speed!"

At this time, Miller in the commentary seat was the first to react, and he finally discovered the reason why Tang Tian passed Matthews.

The starting speed of Tang Tian's breakthrough was not half a star faster than last season!

Tang Tian went straight to the inside after passing Matthews, and this time Lopes came to help defend it.

He threw the ball straight into the air.

"Bang!"

Whiteside jumped up and scored with a direct aerial relay.

There was a lot of restlessness on the sidelines.

The Pelicans started by bombing the Trail Blazers' basket in turn, and this is going to make trouble!

Lillard burst into Whiteside again in the frontcourt and made a shot after dodging.

"Bang!"

This time Whiteside seized the opportunity to block successfully, and Ariza turned back to grab the basketball and threw it to Holiday .

The Pelicans played a fast break, and Tang Tian received the ball and accelerated his sprint after half court, almost at the same time as Matthews.

He jumped straight away.

Matthews is excellent defensively, but his reach and bounce aren't good, which is where his ceiling is constrained.

This time, he couldn't cover it short, and when he fought in the air, he obviously felt that he was at a disadvantage.

"Bang!"

In the stunned eyes of the fans on the sidelines, Tang Tian jumped up and pressed the ball into the basket again through Matthews!

"Toot!"

The referee blows the whistle for Matthews' defensive foul.

It's a scorch!

It's still 2+1!

Tang Tian didn't play an elegant dry pull tonight, and began to brutally blow up the frame!

"Can anyone tell me what's going on this summer?"

Brin said in amazement at this time in the commentary seat.

He thought of everything, but he never expected that Tang Tian's playing style would change, just like a completely changed person!

In fact, don't talk about him, Drexler on the side was surprised, Tang Tian's change was really too sudden, and it was too big!