Everyone in the Thunder team just looked at Durant, silently mourning for his cell phone.
Is this the first phone that has been smashed?
"Farke! Farke! Farke!"
When Durant watched the conversation between the four O'Neals in the locker room, he had just bought the latest Apple model less than three days ago, and his phone was shattered on the floor.
Seeing this, Westbrook showed an "I'm prepared" look, turned around, opened the closet, took out an iPhone that was exactly the same as the one on the ground, and handed it over.
Durant was a little surprised when he got the phone, but he quickly understood that his second brother wanted to remind him to pay attention to his emotions.
As a result, Durant and Westbrook said on the phone: "Don't worry Russell, I will not be affected by the outside world."
They say I can’t explode, right?
Today I will show you one explosion to let you know how strong I am.
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The home of the Trail Blazers, the Rose Garden Arena, covers an area of 785,000 square feet and can accommodate 19,980 spectators. The average attendance per game this season is 19,000+, ranking fourth in the league. The only championship hanging on the dome.
flags and 12 retired jerseys.
Looking around, the No. 36 jersey Wang Zelin was wearing was hanging high in the dome.
The original owner of the jersey, Roy Denier, was 2.01 meters tall. He was an important rotation player during the Trail Blazers' championship season (76-77 season). In addition, he spent his entire career with the Trail Blazers, and the team management
Layer eventually chose to retire his jersey.
It's a kind of spontaneous respect.
After Wang Zelin was selected by the Trail Blazers, when it came to discussing the issue of jerseys, Roy Denier immediately expressed his willingness to let him use it. Moreover, Roy Denier was not a superstar, so the popularity that the No. 36 jersey brought to him was far less than that of Wang Zelin.
Like the Thunder's home fans, the Trail Blazers' home fans are equally passionate.
They all wore red T-shirts for home games. From the moment the Thunder team came on the field, the overwhelming boos never stopped.
While the fans were talking a lot, a reporter caught up with the celebrities from all walks of life who were attending tonight, including Scarlett Johansson who was dressed in a dress.
"Scarlett, are you here for the Trail Blazers in this game?" the reporter asked.
Scarlett nodded.
At this time, the beauty was wearing a fiery red evening dress. The red dress wrapped her plump and round buttocks just right, revealing her long, white and straight legs. With a slight smile on her lips, she looked particularly charming.
Scarlett just attended a show in New York this morning to promote the movie "Under the Skin" she will star in in June. In the evening, she went to the Rose Garden Arena non-stop. The dress just fits the red color that Chinese people think of.
.
Should I say it's a coincidence or not?
Since Scarlett did not object to her question, the reporter continued and asked: "Wang Zelin and Durant are competing for the third time in the series. Who do you think will win in the end?"
Hearing Wang Zelin's name, Scarlett remembered the process of exploring the mysteries of Chinese with him not long ago. Scenes reappeared in her mind, and she blushed slightly.
That little boy from China is quite knowledgeable!
No, it should be a big boy.
The reporter felt something was wrong: "Hey, hey, Scarlett, I'm interviewing you, what are you laughing at?"
After waking up from the memories, Scarlett smiled and said: "I mean, Wang Hui will win, he is the strongest man I have ever seen!"
However, Scarlett's mental activity is indeed: Oh, Durant is a guy with a wretched temperament. Not to mention drinking my mother's bath water, I am not happy to drink the water for washing my feet.
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"Tsk, tsk, you can do it, but as a senior, I have to advise you that young people should pay more attention to their health."
"Ahem, Brother Yao, what are you talking about? I can't understand a word."
"Just pretend, be careful when the wind blows!"
"..."
In the eyes of the media and fans, the previous core and the new core of the Tianchao Men's Basketball Team are having friendly exchanges, and the picture is very harmonious.
The fact is.
After Yao Ming learned that his little brother was about to touch the floor of the Western Conference Finals that he had never touched in his career, he felt that he should come to cheer for such a crucial game.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I arrived in Portland, the love-hate disputes between Scarlett, Wang Zelin and Durant were everywhere.
Why don't you drink bath water? It's really naughty. Why don't you go make a TV series? If you think about it more carefully, maybe you can make an NBA version of "The Temptation of Going Home".
After Yao Ming learned the news, the soul of complaining burned in his heart.
After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups of both teams took the stage one after another.
As in the previous two games, there are almost no changes in the starting lineups of both sides. This is already the strongest lineup that both sides can put together.
In the crucial third game, the pre-game excitement was soaring.
In the playoffs, there is always an invisible hand in the league, artificially creating some suspense.
Wang Zelin felt this from the second game. The league was clearly leaning towards the Thunder.
Of course, he understands this.
After all, if one less game is broadcast, the broadcast fee alone will be reduced.
Those are all green banknotes!
It’s Mijin!
However, being able to understand does not mean accepting it readily.
In order to avoid the resurgence of the Thunder, Wang Zelin and his teammates have made up their minds to win this victory, even if the off-field factors in this game may be more serious.
On May 12, 2013, the day of the game between the Trail Blazers and the Thunder, because this game was the first time that a Chinese player appeared as an absolute main force in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the nature was completely different from that of Sun Dasheng back then. The domestic broadcast
The battle was huge.
Especially when Wang Zelin is about to enter the Western Conference Finals, public opinion in the United States feels that there is a possibility of a comeback in the series, which makes the court, countless reporters, and fans very unhappy.
Therefore, domestic public opinion in the United States regarding this series has been truthfully reported.
The Chaoting TV station is waiting for Wang Zelin and the Trail Blazers to severely slap the American public opinion in the face, just like the Chaoting TV station truthfully reported the news about Yao Ming before the first Yao-Shark matchup.
Although Uncle Benshan complained about China's tendency to whitewash peace in the form of a skit on the Spring Festival Gala stage, Wang Zelin's song "The Spring Breeze of Reform Blows All Over the Earth!" on the Xiaopo Station will never be forgotten by Wang Zelin.
It's engraved in the DNA.
But it cannot be denied that Chaotingtai is still very passionate in many cases. In one word, Gang!
"My King, you are obviously leading 2:0, but there are still many public opinions in the United States that are not optimistic about you and think that the Oklahoma City Thunder may have a comeback. In your opinion, what kind of team is Oklahoma City?
Team? Are they really capable of a comeback?"
"I don't know if the Thunder can make a comeback, because they need to win at least 4 games in a row. What I can guarantee is that we will definitely win tonight!"
Comeback?
You can brag as much as you like. Anyway, I have entered the Western Jue and there is no way Jesus can stop me.
Wang Zelin's sonorous and forceful answer made Zhang Lili look at him with suspicion.
In fact, during the two-day break, Wang Zelin accepted a special interview with Chaotingdai more than once, and he said this every time.
This afternoon, when I was interviewing the American media, I said the same thing.
Confidence radiating from the core!
Is it from your own strength?
Then give it a try!
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Amid the cheers of Trail Blazers fans, the high-spirited Wang Zelin defeated Ibaka with a jump ball.
Something to be expected.
It's interesting to say that since the start of the playoffs, Wang Zelin has defeated his opponents on jump balls in six consecutive games. After tonight, it will be seven consecutive games.
The title of the current jumping ball king is well deserved!
Lillard attacked the frontcourt and handed the ball to Wang Zelin.
The first goal must go to the core of each team first. This is not only one of the unspoken rules of the league, but also because it can more easily help the team determine the offensive tone.
Perkins defended Wang Zelin and took the initiative to seek physical confrontation. The fans immediately stood up and screamed in excitement.
In the last game, Wang Zelin scored 41 points, 24 of which came from Perkins, and the remaining 17 points came from Ibaka.
As for the others?
He is not even qualified to cause some hindrance to Wang Zelin's attack.
They all say that the last one was already a miracle, something that can only be met but not sought.
But the home fans still hope that they can witness the miracle again with their own eyes.
Because this is Wang Zelin’s home court ~ the Rose Garden!
Wang Zelin caught the ball in the low post and directly accelerated to squeeze inside. As a well-known tough low post defender in the league, Perkins likes to confront opponents.
As the No. 27 pick in the first round of the 2003 Platinum Generation, Perkins has been able to play as a blue-collar worker until now, almost ten years ago, precisely because he knows that he has never been related to the offensive end, and the only thing he can rely on is
Unyielding big heart and tough defensive style.
He believes that even if he is not a proud man like James or Anthony, he is just a mediocre talent. As long as he works hard and persists to the end, he will definitely be able to find a path that belongs to a mediocre talent.
Even with Ibaka in the last game, he still couldn't escape the ending of Wang Zelin's blow. From the first confrontation, Wang Zelin wanted to find two words on Perkins' face - fear.
The result.
Parkinson's dark face always has four big words written on it - fearless!
Every time the two of them looked at each other, Perkins would give him a look as fierce as a wolf.
Very fierce!
Unfortunately, I am stronger than you!
Wang Zelin held Perkins with his left hand and grabbed the ball with his right hand. With a bang, he turned around and knocked Perkins away, then got up and made a dominating dunk.
With a bang, the Thunder's basket was instantly smashed, followed by a wail.
"Wang Zelin once again showed his terrifying power advantage under the basket. After Perkins was knocked away, he didn't even have time to take off and block the shot." Reggie Miller yelled on the live broadcast.
Normally, Reggie Miller's commentary style is calm, low-key, and steady. He couldn't bear to have a pair of living treasures beside him. He couldn't keep a low profile even if he wanted to, so he had to return to his true nature.
After all, Reggie Miller was famous for being a troublemaker when he was a player, and keeping a low profile never suited him.
"Do you think Brooks will double-team Wang Zelin?" Kenneth Smith asked weakly.
"If double-teaming is useful, then why do you need strength?"
At this time, O'Neill's eyes were filled with disdain and his face was sneering.
After hearing this, Buckley laughed loudly: "Hey, fat man, I am on your side, and I finally heard a human word from you."
"roll!"
The live audience burst into laughter.
When the four people were commentating, the Thunder had already completed an attack.
When Wang Zelin dunked, the Thunder players on the outside had already turned around and were in position, and Perkins also received the ball immediately.
Wang Zelin was about to interfere, but was a little slow.
Saposofolosha took a step away from Matthews, received the ball and advanced to near the midline. When he saw Durant running into an open space in the frontcourt, he immediately made a long pass.
Durant, who was at the peak of his dynamic physical fitness, made an exaggerated change of direction after receiving the ball and drove to the basket with the ball.
The Blazers' basket was unguarded at this time, and with a bang, Durant hit a one-arm dunk.
"Shh!"
The Rose Garden Arena was booed.
"Nicholas, follow your men!"
On the sidelines, Terry Stotts yelled at Batum.
"Others, be smart and careful. Don't give Durant another chance to take action easily. I'll pinch him to death!"
At this time, Lillard advanced to the frontcourt, made another lob, and passed it directly in.
I'm afraid I just want to steal, but my arms are not as long as Wang Zelin's.
Wang Zelin grabbed the ball with his left hand, leaned towards Perkins, turned around and completed the hook.
In addition to shooting movements, Wang Zelin can also perform layups, dunks, hooks and other finishing skills at the basket.
Sometimes he even felt that if he really wanted to practice shooting with his left hand like Kobe, it wouldn't be impossible to spend more time.
This should be another talent given to him by the system.
"When defending one-on-one, the king gives and takes. Perkins really can't guard him!" Zhang Li said.
"Back to defense! Back to defense!"
Wang Zelin landed and immediately yelled at his teammates.
One mistake is enough, he doesn't want to make it again!
Lillard nodded in response and followed Reggie Jackson closely from the moment he caught the ball in the backcourt, actively working on his muscles.
"Full-court press?"
Scott Brooks' brows almost wrinkled.
The full-court press is also the so-called man-to-man defense method implemented throughout the court. If used properly, this defensive effect is very good and can also give the opponent players huge defensive pressure.
However, this method also requires extremely high physical exertion on the part of the user. If it is not done properly, it may hurt others first.
Recalling the terrifying playing time of Trail Blazers starting point guard Dammy and Lillard on the record sheet, which averaged 44 minutes per game, Scott Brooks felt like he was about to vomit. He was about to stand up, but had to sit down again.
At this moment, he didn't know how much he missed Russell Westbrook, who was also a super iron man.
The Trail Blazers originally had a weakness, and that was center Wang Zelin. This guy only played just over 30 minutes in the regular season.
One thing to say is that compared to other birds and beasts, Wang Zelin's physical fitness is indeed a bit weak, so Scott Brooks believes that Wang Zelin can become a target.
Never imagined.
In the last game, Wang Zelin directly played a career-high 43 minutes, and incidentally set a new playoff scoring high of 41 points, causing Scott Brooks's strategy to come to nothing before it was even launched.
This is unreasonable. How can anyone make such great progress in such a short period of time?
There are many people who hold this view. After the joint petition, Wang Zelin inevitably had to undergo a urine test.
As a result, many people were slapped in the face, and the urine test showed normal. Wang Zelin did not engage in any sexual behavior.
In the end, everyone can only believe in science, and they have to accept it even if they don't accept it.
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The Trail Blazers defended very tightly and other players could not find a chance. In the end, Durant took charge himself, feinting and then making a pull-up jumper and hitting a mid-range two-pointer.
From the very beginning, the two teams performed a classic battle between superstars.
Although Wang Zelin and Durant are not position players, this does not affect the enthusiastic fans.
The Trail Blazers attacked, and Lillard suppressed the rhythm and advanced.
Wang Zelin reached the frontcourt unhurriedly and continued to drill under the basket.
"Serge, double team!"
This time, Scott Brooks couldn't sit still and gave the latest instructions from the sidelines.
In the last game, Ibaka personally experienced Wang Zelin's terrifying offensive power at the basket, making his proud shot-blocking ability useless.
Holding back some energy in his heart, Ibaka was eager to prove that he was not the shot-blocking champion in vain.
Facing Ibaka was Aldridge. Aldridge was in the left corner. Seeing that he was left open, Aldridge hurriedly waved to Wang Zelin to signal the pass.
At this time, Perkins did not choose to shoulder it, but took a step back to open up a little space, allowing Wang Zelin to get the opportunity to turn around and face the frame.
With Wang Zelin's passing vision, he naturally noticed that Aldridge was open, but instead of passing the ball, he turned around and burst out.
Ibaka came from the side and jumped at the same time as Perkins to block the shot.
The three of them were completely within the reasonable collision zone.
But Wang Zelin, who has long-lasting hands, did not waver in his heart. He used his strength to split Huashan Mountain and prepared to complete the super dunk against the two.
"Snapped!"
"boom!"
With two consecutive sounds, Wang Zelin pressed Ibaka's left arm, ignored Perkins' right arm that was almost close to his face, and smashed the ball into the basket.
"Two flying guys, with your little strength, you still want to block my dunk. Go ahead and dream!" Wang Zelin spat at Ibaka and Perkins.
Ibaka's face was full of anger, and his teeth were almost broken.
"snort!"
When turning around, Wang Zelin glanced at the referee calmly.
He could see clearly that Parkinson's hand was almost covering his face, and Ibaka even patted his wrist just before the buckle.
In the end, the referee was stunned and didn't call it. It would have been impossible not to call it in the previous games.
Sure enough, what was supposed to come came.
However, defeating your opponent again in this way may give you a greater sense of accomplishment.
6:4, the Thunder are two points behind in the away game.
"Yu Jia, have you seen this?" Zhang Lili narrowed his eyes slightly and said to Jia, the warm smile on his face disappeared without a trace.
Anyone who is familiar with Zhang Lijia knows that the old man is very angry now.
"Well." Yu Jia said thoughtfully: "The real challenge for the Trail Blazers is about to begin."
"The king is a strong man, I believe he can pass this level."
"necessary."
This explanation between the two left some fans scratching their heads. They simply didn't bother to think about it anymore and turned their attention back to the game.