Curry's average performance in the third quarter was not only related to Andre Miller's kraft candy defense, but also related to Curry's own physical condition.

In the first half, he felt fine, but as soon as the confrontation started in the third quarter of the second half, Curry felt a little uncomfortable in his right ankle.

Because of the ankle sprain that occurred during the national team game, in order to prevent habitual sprains, in addition to daily maintenance, Curry usually uses his ankle very carefully.

For a defender, the ankle is just too important.

Without a strong, flexible ankle, you can't do any directional changes.

It may be that there is some psychological burden that causes Curry to be a little hesitant to do the moves.

He didn't have a single turnover in the first half, and he already had two turnovers in the third quarter.

This has to do with the fact that he hesitated to play the ball because he was worried about an ankle injury.

Min Congda sat behind the bench, and seeing that Curry did not play well in the third quarter, he definitely had to go up to "comfort" him.

"Stephen, what's the matter with you? Mistakes, two mistakes, not a single point. Why did you go off-season? What about studying in the Dream Team? ”

Curry pointed to his right ankle and said, "Do you remember when I sprained my ankle in August?" When the competition is intense, I am worried about sprains, so I am a little hesitant to do the moves. But I'll take care of it later and don't let my ankles distract me. ”

As soon as he heard that Curry was worried about his ankle, Min Congda immediately came to his senses.

According to Fan Chen's prediction, a small guard like Curry is easily affected by injuries.

Are the signs already beginning to emerge?

Min Congda approached and said, "Is it serious?" Didn't the doctor recommend surgery? ”

Curry said: "Just be careful, pay attention, no problem." ”

Min Congda said: "Why don't you have surgery, early surgery and peace of mind." ”

Curry doesn't understand, how can early surgery be reassuring?

That's right, the sooner you have surgery, the sooner you recover.

But it's only his second season, and Curry doesn't want to miss the chance to rise.

In particular, there is another group of excellent young players in the team.

Harden and Bledsoe are both very good rookies.

Sailing against the current, if you don't advance, you will retreat, and Curry is worried that if he rests from surgery, he will be pulled apart.

"I'm still young, and if I have surgery, I might be out for the season, but it's too early."

Hearing the words "season reimbursement", a smile appeared on Min Congda's face.

Comrade, restrain yourself, you are the general manager of the Clippers.

Min Congda coughed lightly and said, "Stephen, reimbursement will be reimbursed, you are still young, and there will be opportunities in the future." ”

"Are you worried about the contract? Don't worry, if you have surgery, I will immediately renew your contract in advance! ”

"As the old saying goes, sharpen the knife and don't chop the wood, and do the operation without delaying the game, you have to have confidence in modern medical technology."

The more Curry listened, the more he felt that something was wrong, how did Smart feel that he wanted me to be reimbursed?

But from the moment he entered the league, Curry knew Smart cared about him.

Maybe except for Daddy Dale Curry, Min Congda cares about him the most, so Curry understands Min Congda's feelings.

Curry said: "Look at the rest of the situation, I'm completely fine right now. If I can't hold it, I'll get rid of it. ”

Hearing Curry say this, Min Congda was quite satisfied.

Of course, he doesn't want Curry to get hurt, and he won't curse Curry for reimbursement.

I just want to think that if Curry's health is really not good, be conscious and have surgery as soon as possible to recuperate.

When the time comes, give Curry a big contract to raise, isn't that a good thing? Idlers.

This is the best way to mess up, the situation that Min Congda dreamed of.

He also reassured Curry, "Don't worry, I will definitely keep you!" ”

Curry was deeply moved, and was a little shaken about whether he really had to have surgery to save his ankle.

In fact, for Curry, early surgery may not be a good option.

If many injuries can be detected and treated early, the recovery effect will be very good.

Once the accumulation is difficult to return to surgery, the effect is not to mention, and there may be recurrence in the future.

The worst injury of Michael Jordan's career was in the second grade.

Season reimbursement, caught up with the playoffs, 63 points, and never had a major injury since.

Curry originally wanted to sit on the court and think about how to play well in the next game.

was disturbed by Min Congda like this, and his mind was even more focused on his ankle.

At this point, Harden took Curry's place and possession was in the hands of Baron Davis.

The Clippers played five minutes of regular positional basketball, allowing Randolph to drill on the inside.

When he was going hard, Randolph was still able to go up and hit a series of strong attacks.

However, on the Trail Blazers' side, they have become more and more fluent in offense, maintaining a lead of about 10 points.

The Trail Blazers have controlled their turn-overs quite well so far and haven't given the Clippers too many opportunities to counter-attack.

The offensive scramble for frontcourt rebounds is very aggressive, and even if the Clippers prevent it, they may lose frontcourt rebounds.

Don't look at the Clippers' interior duo, but modern basketball is no better than in the 50s and 60s.

In those days, grabbing rebounds was really the work of the inside, and those big centers could easily grab 20 or 30 rebounds a game.

Rebounding monsters like Chamberlain and Russell can get 40 rebounds in a game.

Now, grabbing rebounds is what every team has to do, especially after the three-point shot is popular.

Some long rebounds are not available to interior players and must be controlled by outside players.

The Clippers, who lacked height at the No. 3 position, suffered a slight loss in rebounding.

Harden and Barang, the two bearded men who grab rebounds, are not strong points.

Brand-Roy grabbed two long offensive rebounds on offense, hitting a mid-range shot and a point-and-shoot shot to the inside.

Such a ball was very demoralizing to the defense, and the Clippers players had a lot of fun after experiencing a free and unrestrained first half.

There seems to be a feeling of being slowly beaten back to its original shape.

At the end of the third quarter, the Trail Blazers were 87-77, leading the Clippers by 10 points.

McMillan was very happy with the player's performance.

During the break in the third quarter, he praised the discipline and tactical rigor of his players.

"That's the key for us to get ahead and keep the opposition down, we're more disciplined in our tactics, we're more pressing in defending, we're more rational in our attacking options! Staying in this form, not just for this game, but for a whole season, we will achieve even better! ”

McMillan believes the team completed the victory over the Clippers in the tactical round.

As long as nothing else, the fourth quarter continued to maintain the momentum of the first three quarters, and the second win of the season was in hand.

However, if nothing else, an accident is about to happen.

(End of chapter)