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Chapter 188 Blowing the Anti-Jazz Horn

After some conversation, Wang Zelin learned the reason why Director Zhang called him.

As another Chinese player who was selected as a starter in the All-Star Game after Yao Ming, Tianchao TV attaches great importance to this matter, and specially asked Director Zhang to discuss the shooting with Wang Zelin. If time is sufficient, they can also consider recording the program.

This filming plan was led by Tianchaotai, and Wang Zelin readily accepted it.

"Okay, then it's settled."

"Good! Good! Good!"

……

In the next two days, Wang Zelin and the film crew sent by Tianchaotai had a smooth meeting.

The theme of the shooting has already been decided: inspirational, positive energy...

"My lord, thank you for actively participating in our program recording, and hope to have the opportunity to cooperate with you next time!"

"Director Zhang, you are too kind. It is my honor to cooperate with Tianchaotai this time..."

After some commercial praise, Wang Zelin ended the recording of the program, and it was almost time to warm up for tonight's game.

In the first game in February, the Trail Blazers played at home against the Utah Jazz, currently ninth in the Western Conference.

自从2011年2月11日执教犹他爵士长达23年之久的功勋教练杰里斯隆宣布辞去球队主教练职务后，仅仅过了12天，爵士队的当家球星德龙威廉姆斯被交易至新泽西篮网队。

Since the Jazz began a mighty road to reconstruction, the strongest point of their team now lies in the interior...the combination of Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap.

……

"Hello, audience friends... Here is a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz at home brought to you by Tianchao Sports..."

The game against the Utah Jazz was not live broadcast across the entire meter, but it was such an ordinary regular season that the Rose Garden Arena was packed.

All of this is naturally inseparable from the vigorous publicity of the team management and the Portland city government.

It's about banknotes, it's okay not to work hard!

Back on the court, now in the warm-up phase.

From the perspective of paper strength, the Trail Blazers have an overall advantage. Experts from authoritative media such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated made game predictions before the game.

The results are without exception, and the probability of the Jazz winning this game is extremely slim.

Even if it is not optimistic, the Jazz, led by big brother Al Jefferson, scored 31 points in a single quarter, far exceeding the Jazz's 24.3 points in a single quarter this season.

Obviously, the Jazz, which is ninth in the West, are still preparing to fight hard to enter the playoffs.

开拓者队开局手感不佳，在首节中段可以同时对两大内线联手轰下8:0的进攻高潮，球队陷入近5分钟的得分荒，最终以19:31落后对手12分。

Perhaps it was because of the extreme situation, Lillard felt extremely bad in the first quarter, and he made 5 of 1 shots, which is the report card he handed over. The only free throw he made was also ended in a strike.

Lillard, who had just shined not long ago, was so hip today, which is really surprising.

The team's poor state continued until the end of the first three quarters. At 62:82, the Blazers trailed the Jazz by as much as 20 points.

Sometimes you have to admit that touch is really contagious.

From Lillard at No. 1 to Wang Zelin at No. 5, all players performed poorly. Coach Terry Stotts almost suspected that his players were playing match-fixing.

The Trail Blazers bench, everyone was silent.

"Kids, look up and look at the fans around you," Terry Stotts said.

"Now is not the time to regret. We are 20 points behind our opponent, and there is only one quarter left in the game. Look up and tell me, have you conceded?"

"If you decide to throw in the towel, then I'll put on the bench; and if you still want to fight again, then walk on to the court with your head held high, don't let down the fans who came for you, and don't forget your inner feelings for The desire to win."

Terry Stotts breathed a sigh of relief, he has said what should be said, what should be done...

"Go fuck 20 points! Labor and management don't want to just admit defeat like this!"

Wang Zelin smashed the thermos, which immediately attracted everyone's attention, even the fans in the auditorium behind were frightened.

"20 points is nothing! The real battle has just begun!"

At this moment, a voice came from Wang Zelin's ear, which was his inner voice.

Turning around, it was indeed Lillard.

11 of 3 shots, 8 points and 5 assists... Lillard played a shitty performance tonight.

But the more this happened, the angrier he felt.

The movement of the Trail Blazers instantly attracted the reporters off the field. The expressions of the reporters seemed as if they had discovered a gold mine, and they wished that the movement would make more noise.

"Chasing 12 points in 20 minutes, do you have confidence?"

Wang Zelin stood up and scanned his surrounding teammates.

"Of course!"

Hearing this, Batum yelled out subconsciously.

"Then we'll go up and overthrow them!"

Hearing the response, the corners of Wang Zelin's mouth rose, and his voice became louder after that.

……

"It's been said that the Trail Blazers are so strong, but it doesn't look like much now, especially that kid from China, he's not as scary as the outside rumors say." Derek Favors said disdainfully.

德里克费沃斯在2010年选秀大会中第1轮第三顺位被新泽西篮网队选中，于11年2月23日交易至爵士。

In 2009, he was named the best high school student of the year by Prada magazine. He won the double MVP in the Jordan training camp and the McDonald's all-meter challenge. .

It is a pity that after entering the NBA, Derek Favors committed the usual acclimatization problems of NBA players. Until now, he has averaged 9 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.

It looks good, but I'm still sorry for his status as a talent show.

On the other hand, Wang Zelin of the Trail Blazers has a stable average of 20+10 per game so far. It is not an exaggeration to say that "the debut is the peak".

This makes Derrick Favors extremely jealous, and it is also a common mentality among young post players.

Many people feel that Wang Zelin's true strength is definitely not as tough as his statistics show.

In this game, Derek Favors played well. After three quarters, he made 7 of 5 shots and scored 13 points and 10 rebounds. Compared with Wang Zelin's 15 points and 9 rebounds, he was not inferior.

"Derek, don't underestimate your opponent. I have a hunch that the next game will be very difficult."

Derek Favors was interrupted by Al Jefferson in the middle of his speech.

"Difficult!" Derek Favors was taken aback when he heard the words, and said with disdain: "They are 20 points ahead of the opponent. I don't believe they can come back!"

"Yeah, Al, we are the ones who are leading now, it's really hurting morale for you to say that!"

Marvin Williams of the same team said.

"I hope it's an illusion!"

Al Jefferson just shook his head lightly and focused on the Blazers players on the opposite side.

"Tick!!!"

At the start of the final quarter, the Trail Blazers took Lillard, Matthews, Batum Aldridge, and Wang Zelin's starting lineup, ready to make a final fight.

The Jazz sent Jamal Tinsley, Randy Foye, Marvin Williams, Al Jefferson, and Derek Favors, who played well in this game.

Although Derek Favors, who is only 22 years old, did not perform as expected, as an insider, his potential has yet to be tapped, and he is being cultivated by the Jazz management.

"Hey Asian, that's the end of your amazing performance."

Wang Zelin turned his head, looked at the speaker and asked curiously, "Who are you?"

It's not that Wang Zelin did this on purpose, but that he really has no impression of this guy in front of him.

After all, the NBA players in his mind are, without exception, those who will make a living in the future.

As for the number 15...who cares?
"What are you talking about? You're just leaving, just thinking about the good luck of shit luck, what's there to be arrogant about?"

Sometimes the greatest insult you can do to a person is to ignore him.

Wang Zelin implemented this sentence very well.

Derek Favors roared in his ears, and he ignored it, asking for the ball in the low post on the left wing.

Lillard broke through and scored, and Derek Favors quickly stepped up.

Because of the large score behind, many fans have left the field early, and the fans who are still on the field are staring at the two.

They believe that the Trail Blazers will be able to defeat their opponents!
"Rookie, score on my head if you have the ability!"

"A yellow-skinned guy like you is not suitable for a big stage like the NBA, let's go back to your domestic CBA!"

"Go back and be your monkey..."

A player who averages 9 points, 7 rebounds and shoots less than 5% of his field goals, even Wang Zelin feels that his value has dropped when he argues with a character of this level.

But hearing the other party's series of provocations, Wang Zelin, who was too lazy to talk to the other party, suddenly became angry.

There is such a question: if you are bitten by a dog, do you want to bite it back?
In this regard, Wang Zelin wanted to say: "Instead of biting it back, I prefer to beat it to death directly. Wouldn't it be delicious to eat meat after being beaten to death?"

At this time, Al Jefferson of the Jazz saw Wang Zelin receiving the ball and was about to double-team, but was directly rejected by Derek Favors.

"Al, don't come here, just watch my performance!"

"OK then!"

Al Jefferson shrugged and stepped back.

In the previous time, the player facing Wang Zelin was Al Jefferson, who could clearly judge Wang Zelin's level of strength, which was definitely not comparable to Derek Favors.

He really wanted to warn the young man that you can't grasp it, but after thinking about it, it's hard for young people to hear the old man's words if they don't fall.

Anyway, still leading by 20 points, let Derek Favors suffer first.

At the same time, Aldridge, who was in the low position on the left, pulled out, Al Jefferson followed, and the penalty area became a 1VS1 situation between Wang Zelin and Derek Favors.

Wang Zelin turned sideways to observe the situation on the field, and suddenly turned around. Derek Favors did not hesitate, and immediately followed and rushed to the basket.

Wang Zelin, who was flat in front of him and suffocated in his heart, knew that Derek Favors was behind him, but he still took off resolutely.

With an average of 1.6 blocks per game, let me see how bluffing you are!

"court death!"

Seeing Wang Zelin, who was half a step away, take off, Derek Favors jumped up instinctively.

After two years of training in the NBA, if Derek Favors' offensive end needs to be further developed, then the defensive end has matured.

"Oops! The king is careless!"

The scene on the field made the Blazers' home commentator couldn't help shouting. From his perspective, Wang Zelin's offensive choice this time was undoubtedly reckless, and the offensive space was completely enveloped by the opponent.

But then he didn't see the cover appear...

Derek Favors' right hand touched the basketball, but the trajectory of the basketball remained unchanged. Wang Zelin roared angrily and pressed the ball towards the basket with both hands.

"Ahhhh!!!!"

"Oh!"

The basketball goes into the hoop.

"how can that be?"

Derek Favors narrowed his pupils, calling this unscientific in his heart.

"Tick!!!"

The whistle sounded.

"The Utah Jazz's No. 15 thug fouled, and the Portland Trail Blazers' No. 36 offense was effective. An extra free throw!"

Seeing that the two had certain physical contact, the referee blew his whistle without hesitation.

As for the wrong judgment, so what?
Don't forget that this is the home of the Trail Blazers!

"No! no! no! sir, my hand did not touch him..."

Derek Favors held up his hands, indicating that he did not foul.

But now that the deal is done, Wang Zelin finally completed the additional penalty.

At 65:82, the Trail Blazers began to narrow the point difference.

"Your Majesty played the ball very hard, and he did a 2+1 when he came up. If the momentum goes well, the Blazers have never had a chance to overtake!"

On the sidelines, Director Zhang's analysis of the game.

On the court, it was the Jazz's turn to attack.

Derek Favors landed on the left elbow and said to Marvin Williams: "Give me the ball! I'm going to blow up this Asian guy!"

Marvin Williams at the top arc didn't think much, and lobbed the ball with both hands.

"Oh, the ball was poked off!"

Director Zhang immediately exclaimed when he saw the passing route.

Derek Favors, who thought he had Wang Zelin stuck, came from behind with a huge force, and then he found that the ball in his sight had been poked away.

It is a yellow arm.

"Counterattack!"

Lillard, who received the pass from Wang Zelin, roared excitedly. Randy Foye tried to stop it, but Lillard passed it with one step.

The Blazers played 3 to 1 in the frontcourt, and in the end Aldridge completed the fast break.

67: 82.

"Roar!!!!"

The Rose Garden Arena instantly turned into a sea of ​​cheers.

"Since the king's 2+1 goal, the situation on the field seems to have changed..."

"The Trail Blazers have found their rhythm, and they have sounded the horn of counterattack!"

"Next, the fans who haven't left the Rose Garden Arena may be able to wait for the long-awaited scene in their hearts!"

Accompanied by Director Zhang's commentary, the situation on the field is really changing.

Derek Favors beat Wang Zelin twice in the low post to no avail. The Trail Blazers seized the opportunity and succeeded in consecutive fast breaks.

It was the Trail Blazers attack again, Wang Zelin stepped forward to cover, Lillard made a three-pointer after the pick-and-roll.

At this moment, the audience was silent.

Prior to this, Lillard made 5 outside three-pointers, but all 5 times were hit.

Can you make it this time?

Entered, the 20-point difference will be reduced to 12 points.

If the iron is struck, the offensive wave ahead will suddenly stagnate, and the morale of the team that has just risen will be wiped out.

finally……

"Shh!"

Lillard's sixth three-pointer tonight finally hit, 70:82, the Trail Blazers chased the point difference to 12 points.

The Jazz panicked!
　Open the liver tomorrow, let's go!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)