Regarding the re-ranking of the draft, every year there are a group of idle people who love to do this kind of thing.
There are always people who like to watch...
Take the golden generation of 1996 as an example. The number one pick in the draft was Iverson. If the rankings were rearranged, Kobe would definitely be number one.
If the subsequent 2003 Platinum Generation is re-ranked, James' position as the top pick will remain unchanged, and Wade will most likely reach second place.
The same is true for the 2012 draft that is currently being discussed by the media.
In many authoritative media and fan voting, the caliber was basically unified.
If the 12th draft is rearranged, Wang Zelin will rise to the No. 1 pick, and the original No. 1 pick, Anthony Davis, will drop to the No. 2 pick.
In addition, another rookie player of the Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, will be promoted to the position of No. 3 overall pick, and the Pistons' Andre Draymond Green is likely to be ranked fourth...
For Wang Zelin, these were just after-dinner conversations, and the focus quickly shifted to the game.
On January 24, after two days of rest, the Trail Blazers came to Indiana to challenge the Pacers.
The Pacers are currently ranked third in the Eastern Conference, with four and a half fewer wins than the Trail Blazers, who are third in the Western Conference...
The so-called situation where the west is strong and the east is weak is nothing more than this!
In my impression, in the 2012-13 season, in addition to the Big Three, the Miami Heat were in a league of their own. They dominated the league and topped the league with a record of 66 wins and 16 losses in a single season.
In the Eastern Conference, the only swimming team with more than 50 wins is the Knicks led by Carmelo Anthony, with 54 wins and 28 losses.
The third-place Pacers have a record of only 49 wins and 32 losses.
Put it here in the west!
You know, the fifth-placed Grizzlies have a record of 56 wins and 26 losses, which can barely beat the Warriors, who have just shown their rise. The Warriors scored 47 wins and 35 losses under the leadership of Curry.
Of course.
Data and data, reality still has to be faced.
Judging from past record and paper strength, the Pacers cannot be the opponent of the Trail Blazers.
However, the reality is cruel.
Continuous road trips have made the Trail Blazers players physically and mentally exhausted. On the other hand, the Pacers relied on Jordan Hill's 1.4-second free throw to narrowly defeat the Grizzlies, the strong playoff team in the Western Conference, on the 22nd. The team's morale reached a
peak.
In addition, tonight is a home game, so the time, place and people are perfect.
After the start, the shooting percentages of the two teams were low, creating a feast of iron.
After the first quarter, the Trail Blazers were temporarily behind at 17:19.
At the beginning of the second quarter, the Trail Blazers players showed no signs of recovery, while the Pacers improved greatly.
The turning point of the game came in the second quarter.
In the end, the Trail Blazers lost to the Pacers by 20 points 80:100, ending their four-game trip to the Eastern Conference.
Wang Zelin played 28 minutes tonight and did not play during garbage time in the fourth quarter.
This time the team's overall performance was disappointing, and so was he.
He made 7 of 19 shots, 3 of 7 free throws, scored 17 points, and grabbed 11 rebounds.
He rarely missed 4 free throws, and his shooting percentage did not exceed 50%.
Overall, Coach Terry was very satisfied with this Eastern Conference road trip.
In his plan, among the four consecutive away opponents, the weak Cavaliers and Wizards must be won. As long as he can win two of them, the remaining Heat and Pacers will win if they can. If they cannot win, the impact will be
Not big either.
In the end, the Trail Blazers, led by the comeback Wang Zelin, defeated the Heat and achieved three wins and one loss.
It's a pity that the Trail Blazers and Pacers only had two games in the 2012-2013 season, and they lost both games.
Since the 2007-2008 season, the Pacers have not swept the Trail Blazers in a season, and now they have completed a double win.
Wang Zelin and others took note of this grudge.
After the night's battle, all the Blazers flew back to Portland overnight. Wang Zelin finally returned to his long-lost hometown of Gentleness.
Electric light and flint are on the verge of breaking out.
…
On January 27, the regular season will continue.
After four away games in the Eastern Conference, the Trail Blazers finally returned to their home game at the Rose Garden Arena.
Their opponent tonight is the Los Angeles Clippers.
The three-day rest period allowed the young players of the Trail Blazers to gear up and wait for the arrival of the Clippers.
After losing to the Pacers, the Trail Blazers are currently ranked fourth in the Western Conference with a record of 29 wins and 13 losses. The fifth place is the Clippers with 29 wins and 14 losses.
For playoff-level teams like the Trail Blazers and Clippers, the top four and bottom four are treated completely differently.
The home court advantage in the playoffs alone is enough for the two teams to prepare for this game for a long time.
Not to mention the last conflict that occurred at Staples Center, home of the Clippers.
Whether it's old grudges or the convenience of the playoffs, tonight's contest between the two Western Conference teams made the media very excited.
Since Paul came to Angel City, he has formed an alley-oop city with Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. With the big brother, the Lakers, performing worse this season, the Clippers have a vague tendency to rise to the top.
According to media reporters, the Clippers are one of the favorite teams to win the championship this season. Their strength has surpassed that of the Lakers in the same city. The only difference is their background.
If the Clippers can really win an O'Brien Cup this year, and Wang Zelin is familiar with the Lakers' gloomy period in the future for several years, it is really possible that the Clippers can turn around and take charge.
It's a pity that if you give it a chance, it won't work!
Of course, these are all things in the future. At least until Kobe Bryant ruptures his Achilles tendon and the Lakers lose their qualification to enter the playoffs, there will only be one king in Angel City...
That’s the Purple Lakers!
In view of the importance of this game, Clippers captain Chris Paul told the media at the pre-game press conference: "Some people always say that our last victory was a fluke. This time I want to let those rookies know.
The cruelty of the NBA..."
The last bloody incident, the two teams were completely at odds. Paul, who has always been known for his high emotional intelligence, didn't bother to pretend anymore and went straight to the showdown before the game.
em... It's definitely not because of the Blazers' 58 behavior a few days ago.
"Yes, the Clippers are the Blazers' invincible opponent. I'm going to beat that Asian center to the ground tonight..."
Jordan, who was on Paul's left, was gearing up and said.
On the contrary, Griffin, one of the protagonists of the last accident, said nothing.
At this time, Griffin always felt a stabbing pain in his ankle. Although he knew that this was not a real feeling, he could not help but feel a shadow in his heart.
…
Training arena.
"Huh, that's so arrogant!"
"Who do they think they are? If it weren't for Wang leaving the game due to injury last time, there's no telling who would be the winner in the end!"
"that is……"
The Trail Blazers players who watched the Clippers' post-game interview on TV were completely angered by their opponents' arrogance.
"Guys, work harder tonight and let those Clippers bastards know who belongs in the Rose Garden!" Batum screamed.
"Oh oh oh! Let them come in vertically and go out horizontally tonight!"