The way of the center

Chapter 368 Another Showdown
Although he has retired for a while, O'Neal is still a hot figure among fans.No way, T.NT used to have Charles Barkley enough to attract attention.Now, with O'Neill as a clown coming in to disrupt the situation, T.NT's ratings remain high.

As one of the most successful stars in this league, O'Neal naturally has a lot of weight in what he says.Although most of the time he is as slovenly and unscrupulous as Barkley, but once he is serious, his commentary will be quite professional.

In today's game, O'Neill decided to comment with a relatively serious attitude.After all, this duel will be very different from other games.

At this time when all teams are pursuing high rounds and three-pointers, they all worship the impact and range of outside players.Only the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies continued the defensive-first style of play and positional warfare that had been gradually abandoned by the league.There are only two teams here that will choose to use slower centers as the core of the team.

It's a top-level duel between center and center, and you don't have a few chances to see this kind of game in a season.As one of the last dawns of the center, O'Neal is naturally very much looking forward to this matchup.This is a moment of glory for the center, and O'Neal definitely doesn't want to treat it with a smile.

Why is it said that O'Neal is one of the last dawns of the center?Because another dawn is Yao Ming!Although Yao Ming has successfully transformed into a management team, he still decided to turn on the TV and watch the live broadcast of the game between the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers like an ordinary fan on this morning.Maybe only this game can let him and O'Neal find the feeling of their game on the court back then.

Tickets for the game were sold out a day earlier at the Rose Garden Arena.Although compared with the All-Star Game or the playoffs, this kind of ticket sales is not good, but as an ordinary regular season, the tickets have been sold out one day in advance, which is definitely a great thing.You know, Portland is not a big market like Los Angeles or New York.It can be said that almost all Blazers fans who can buy tickets have gathered here, hoping to see the competition between Anjie and Gasol Jr.

For neutral fans, this doomed slow-paced game may seem a little dull.But for Trail Blazers fans, this is simply a wonderful matchup that must not be missed.

"Hello, audience friends, have you seen behind me? The Rose Garden arena is full today! They came here for only one purpose. This group of guys just want to see who is more deadly in the defense of the Blazers or the Grizzlies , An Jie or Gasol Jr., who is more capable!" T.NT sent their strongest sideline reporter this time, "Mr. Caiyi" Craig Sager.This guy doesn't come to the scene for any game. Only the games that T.NT thinks are extremely important and exciting will send Sagel, who is highly respected in this industry, to interview.

In front of the TV, the camera kept switching back and forth between An Jie and Gasol Jr.Gasol Jr. may have started much lower than Anjie, but now, this guy definitely belongs to the ranks of the top insiders in the league.This original second-round pick is now not only no worse than his brother Paul, but in some respects he has even surpassed Paul.

It is too difficult to find an opponent for An Jie in this league now, and this time he meets Gasol Jr., who doesn't want to use this to make a lot of hype.

Anjie and Gasol Jr. don't care how the unexpected world thinks of the duel between them. The teams of these two people are now ranked third and fourth in the East respectively, so the only thing Anjie and Gasol care about is, It is the final outcome of the game!
"We must be patient enough on the offensive end! The Grizzlies' defense is not so easy to have loopholes! If there is no chance, just continue to teach me, don't blindly play singles!" Ricard was still there until the last moment Emphasizing how different the Grizzlies' defense is, the Trail Blazers have played a bit too smoothly in their ten-game winning streak during this period, and it is not impossible for them to habitually underestimate the enemy in the game.Therefore, Ricard had to repeat it tirelessly, trying to minimize the chance of this kind of problem occurring.

Under the urging of the referee, Ricard finally stopped preaching and sent his starters to the court.

The atmosphere of the game was very intense, and since Anjie and Gasol faced off in the middle circle, the cheering and screaming of the fans never stopped.

An Jie looked at the serious guy in front of him. He wasn't angry, but his expression was definitely not friendly either.

Seeing An Jie staring at him all the time, Gasol also felt a little embarrassed if he didn't say anything.

"Ann, you know, we didn't come to Portland to die. Later, me and my guys will not hold back, you, and you will do what you know. Only in this way, the game will become interesting Only in this way can we be worthy of the fans who are looking forward to this game.” Gasol didn’t want to show his kindness to Anjie, but he also didn’t want to show too much hostility.He pointed to the auditorium, indicating how eye-catching An Jie's game was today.

"I didn't intend to let you die in Portland Mark, but just like your brother, you can't stop me! When you leave, there is only one possible ending, failure! This has nothing to do with personal grudges Mark, in fact, I have nothing to do with you There is no hatred. But everyone is a man, you desire to win, and I agree with the desire!" Anjie smiled at Gasol, but this smile does not make people feel comfortable.

Marc Gasol shook his head, then focused on the referee's basketball.Angie is the same guy as before, not likable, but very interesting.
"The game's on, wow! You know what Charles, I didn't sleep well last night because I was so looking forward to this game. Well, now it's Ann getting the ball first for the Trail Blazers, let's see, How will Ann lead his brothers to break through the Grizzlies' defense." At the beginning, O'Neal talked excitedly.

"Don't get too excited Shaq, you know, there is a saying that the greater the expectation, the greater the disappointment. In my opinion, this extremely slow-paced game should not be very enjoyable to watch." Charles Barkley's favorite thing to do The most important thing is to pour cold water on O'Neal, but in fact, in his heart, Barkley also very much hopes that Anjie and Gasol can dedicate an unforgettable matchup for everyone.

After Raymond Felton got the ball, he made a few gestures first, and then slowly advanced with the ball.For a team like the Grizzlies, the problem cannot be solved soon.What's more, the Blazers are not a team that is good at improving the rhythm.

Except for Felton, the other four players on the Trail Blazers had made sure of their positions, and Felton had to deal with the cunning and quick Mike Conley.He knew that as long as he was negligent, Mike Conley would suddenly sprint and take the basketball out of his hands.

So in the process of possession, Felton's hands are almost always on Conley's chest.Felton didn't want to try this young guard's unexpected steal.

But going on like this for a long time is not an option, Felton must quickly get rid of the ball.Otherwise, the entire offense will appear very unsmooth.

Despite bumps and bumps, Felton still gave the ball to the right place on time.Gerald Wallace took the ball and made a tentative move towards Rudy Gay in front of him, but Gay was unmoved.

Although he has changed from the head of the Grizzlies back then to the right-hand man of the black and white bears, Gay's basketball talent has not changed.Gerald Wallace's tentative step couldn't deceive Guy's eyes at all.

Seeing that Rudy Gay was unmoved, Gerald Wallace also gave up his idea of ​​singles.Ricard is right, the Grizzlies' defense is really not comparable to other teams.

So he used a crotch dribble to find the rhythm, and suddenly he started and plunged towards the basket!

Rudy Gay didn't react too slowly, he immediately moved sideways, blocking the way of "Elvis Presley".If it weren't for Gerald Wallace's physical strength, he might have been forced to stop by Guy's block.

Wallace gritted his teeth and walked into the three-second zone under the tremendous pressure that Guy put on him.Seeing that the basket was close at hand, Gerald Wallace actually held the ball with both hands and started to take three steps!

"Impossible, that guy didn't get rid of the defense at all." Marc Gasol was the same as An Jie. Although he was facing An Jie, his vision was all over the half court.Within this range, Mark can clearly see the details of all offensive players!

If it was another insider, he might have been attracted by Wallace's breakthrough to help defend the basket, which caused Anjie to be emptied.But in Gasol's view, Gerald Wallace's ball must be fraudulent!
"It's now!" Sure enough, after Gerald Wallace took off, he immediately turned into a pass, ready to hand the ball to Anjie.But the moment he let go of the ball, he realized that Gasol was still sticking to Anjie's side!His pass is very dangerous!
Angie tried his best to reach the ball, but Gasol Jr. had already taken advantage of it.In the end, Anjie still couldn't squeeze past Marc Gasol. If he continued to exert his strength, Gasol would definitely take advantage of the trend and cheat a foul.

Marc Gasol couldn't hold the ball directly under Anjie's entanglement, but he hit the basketball and changed the flight trajectory of the basketball.

Tony Allen, the Grizzlies' outside defensive gate, took the lead to control the basketball. He accelerated and pushed forward. The Trail Blazers, except for Wesley Matthews, were left behind. .

However, Matthews is not a guy who is good at defense. His timing of chasing and blocking the block was very bad. Tony Allen successfully counterattacked and gave the Grizzlies the first with a one-handed dunk!
"Damn it!" Ricard yelled in dissatisfaction. Gerald Wallace still took it for granted.In this way, it is impossible to tear the Blazers' defense.

In the first round of the game, Anjie and Gasol didn't even touch the ball, and the two teams decided the winner for the first time.

Yes, the outside world has hyped this game as a duel between two big men.But in fact, the Grizzlies are more than just Marc Gasol!
And the Grizzlies also used a steal to prove their strength on the defensive end!

If the Bulls are Thibodeau using the system to cover up the shortcomings of the player's ability, then the Grizzlies are well-deserved, a strong defensive team with outstanding system and player ability!

In the first round, Gasol didn't even let Anjie touch the ball.Although the mistake was not on Anjie, it can be regarded as Gasol gave Anjie a blow.

Want to win the game?This is not something that you can just brush your lips before the game!

To kill a grizzly can!But you'll have to be stronger than the vicious Grizzly!

Pay attention, there are bears in the rose garden ahead!

(End of this chapter)