The brutality of the NBA

Chapter 72, don't provoke him.

After Ade scored this two plus one, the Timberwolves had no power to resist.

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"Beep!"

The game referee blew the final ending sound.

98 is better than 116
Rambis looked up at the score dully. They had no chance in the second half of this game.

The Blazers almost gave the Timberwolves a six-game losing streak with a devastating victory.

In this game, Xue Ding's statistics finally overwhelmed Roy, becoming the media's best overall statistics.

开拓者数据：薛鼎34分13篮板9助攻4抢断6失误，遗憾失三双，罗伊24分5篮板6助攻，费尔南德斯12分4篮板；阿尔德里奇17分8篮板，普尔比兹拉4分1篮板3盖帽，尽管普尔比兹拉的上场时间高达35分钟的数据略显感人，但是开拓者球迷却相视一笑。

森林狼数据：乐福32分18篮板；艾尔杰弗森18分10篮板2盖帽；弗林7分3助攻；塞申斯13分。

Xue Ding's data in this game can be called luxurious.

When the team was in trouble, Xue Ding conquered the opponent through extremely sturdy impact.

The game is over.

McMillan did not return to the locker room with the players immediately, but walked in the direction of Rambis.

"You have a lot of good young people, and your talent Xue is really good, we don't have such good luck." Rambis said sourly.

Xue Ding's two shocking dunks proved that he was different. It was a turning point for the momentum of the two teams.

No matter how the media praised Xue Ding before, Rambis was not willing to believe it, until he witnessed it with his own eyes, and he had to regret why he didn't insist on using one lottery to choose Xue Ding back.
When Rambis said this, he did not admit that his coaching was worse than that of McMillan. What he said was that the overall talents of Xue Ding, Roy and others were better than those of the Timberwolves, and this loss was justified.

McMillan heard such a sour tone, and replied: "Xue's mentality is far stronger than his talent. This year, your goal is to have the No. 5 pick and the No. 6 pick. We are also very envious. We just picked up what others left. It’s just a treasure, and besides, coaching a group of geniuses is far more difficult than coaching a group of mediocrities.”

What McMillan means is that the Timberwolves have the opportunity to choose Xue Ding, but you yourself missed the opportunity, so don't blame others, and then the coaching of the Blazers is not as easy as you think.

Will the fans scold if the Timberwolves can't make it to the playoffs?

Obviously not.

If the Blazers can't make the playoffs.

McMillan probably had to dismiss the get out of class.

Players have different talents and requirements, and the difficulty of coaching is similar for everyone.

The two head coaches are considered decent people, with smiles on their faces when they speak.

After a short exchange, both reached out and shook hands.

The two didn't have much grievances. McMillan also removed Xue Ding early in the garbage time of the fourth quarter, preventing him from completing the triple-double achievement. This can be regarded as saving some face for Rambis.

After a simple greeting, both of them went back to prepare for the press conference.

There are many reporters at the press conference.

Xue Ding and Roy accompanied McMillan to attend this interview on behalf of the Blazers.

On the Timberwolves side, Flynn and Love accompanied head coach Rambis for an interview.

The interviews are sequential, not together.

The Timberwolves were interviewed first.

Timberwolves coach Rambis immediately took the responsibility for the loss on himself: "Our team is going through an unpleasant journey. It is very difficult. It is my responsibility to lose this game. I underestimated The strong impact of the Blazers, and I didn't expect them to lack so many main players, but they played so tenaciously. Their style has completely changed. I shouldn't play fast-paced offense with them. Xue's existence makes us very happy passive."

The traditional impression of the Blazers is that they play slowly, but in this game, Xue Ding's fast storm of the Blazers has subverted the media, players and fans' impression of the Blazers. It was not so obvious in the first few games. Today's game was exceptional.

A reporter from Fox Sports asked: "How do you evaluate Xue?"

Rambis sighed: "He is a phenomenal point guard. I can't believe this little guy is only 20 years old. In fact, compared to his talent, I see his maturity when handling the ball. He knows very well. His own advantage, knowing when to attack by himself, knowing when to pass the ball, he is full of confidence on the court, if it weren't for him, I don't think we would have lost so easily."

The Fox reporter continued to ask: "The Timberwolves did not select Xue for the two draft picks this year. I heard that Xue also went to Minnesota for a trial training and expressed his willingness to play for the Timberwolves. Do you regret it?"

Rambis glanced at the reporter resentfully, and complained in his heart, I wanted to choose him, but the group of sand sculptures in the management didn't choose him, what can I do.

Rambis will feel regretful in his heart. If he is a phenomenal point guard who can average a triple-double per game, if he is selected, he will still worry about getting out of class?
Timberwolves fans don't particularly care about losing. What they care about is that the team has no hope and no light.

If Xue Ding is here, even if he has a poor record in the first year, the fans can still comfort themselves with Xue Ding as a support in their hearts. After all, Xue Ding can be regarded as a super giant embryo.

But Rambis couldn't say what was in his heart.

Rambis had no choice but to say: "We will not regret it. His NCAA statistics are poor and his game records are not many. We know very little about him. Our management is doing the right thing, and the management also has their own considerations. "

He didn't hesitate to throw the blame on the management, it's none of my business.

Seeing that Rambis didn't have much to say, the reporter asked Flynn what he thought of Xue Ding as an opponent.

After all, the open and secret fights between rookies in the same year were also very exciting. Before the game, Flynn clamored that Xue Ding was weak.

Flynn obviously said bluntly: "Don't try to provoke him!"

The ESPN reporter immediately asked: "Why?"

Flynn said honestly: "I pissed him off tonight, I spat him with trash talk, and you all saw it later, it was a long night for me, and I wasn't ready for his revenge Prepare, for Xue, next time I won't take the initiative to provoke him to become angry."

Hearing Flynn's confession, the reporters cheered up and became very excited, especially the reporters from China.

The No. 6 show was overwhelmed abruptly.

Hupu reporter asked: "What advice do you give other rookies who meet Xue?"

Flynn said frankly: "It's still the same, don't provoke him. Since I provoked him, I haven't even scored a point. Love and Al have also been dunked. He completely dominated the game, so in front of him When dealing with Xue, just do your own thing and don't try to provoke him."

Flynn now thinks of the way Xue Ding looked at him, and he feels a little lingering fear
When the domestic media heard the news, they immediately started writing.

The Blazers were interviewed here, and Xue Ding was the focus again.

Roy has always been a very low-key person and doesn't like publicity.

Under the guidance of the Blazers' public relations and coaches, Xue Ding could only be pushed out of the spotlight.

(End of this chapter)