Chapter 222 Breaking into the Memphis Iron Barrel Formation Again
After experiencing the baptism of injury, Wang Zelin, who returned to the game, has a stronger desire to win than anyone else. Now more and more people are paying attention to the Trail Blazers, even in New Orleans.
"There are so many people watching this game, and the New Orleans Arena is packed with people. After two weeks of absence, many fans want to witness Wang Zelin's comeback!" Today, the TNT trio sat at the scene to bring everyone
The commentator of the game was headed by Kenny Smith, and the two partners beside him were Reggie Miller and Bob Fitzgerald.
"That's right, Kenny. The Memphis Grizzlies just defeated the Cavaliers 91:78 in the last game. Their record is the same as the Trail Blazers. It's time for the Trail Blazers to respond." Bob Fitzgerald said.
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"If it were in the past, tonight's game would be almost uninteresting, but there are two players on the Trail Blazers who have just returned from injury. LaMarcus Aldridge, who returned on the 5th, seems to have been injured.
Due to the impact, his statistics in the past three games have dropped to 19 points and 7 rebounds, which is lower than this season's average of 21 points and 8.6 rebounds per game. I hope his condition can pick up tonight.
There is another player that everyone pays most attention to, Wang Zelin. Tonight is his first game back, and no one knows how it will end."
Reggie Miller is full of expectations and seems to want to see the Blazers overturn.
However, from the beginning, this game seemed to have nothing to do with the characters.
After the first quarter, Wang Zelin made 5 of 5 shots, 11 points and 4 rebounds. His condition was frightening. With Wang Zelin's restraint, other players' condition improved.
The one who benefited the most was undoubtedly Aldridge.
In the previous three games, Aldridge played alone in the paint and was far less comfortable than when paired with Wang Zelin, so he was slightly affected.
But it's different now. Aldridge made 4 of 5 shots in the first quarter and scored the team's second-highest 8 points. The Hornets didn't score in the first quarter combined. He and Wang Zelin scored the most points together.
At 35:18, the Hornets trailed their opponents by 17 points in the first quarter.
Anthony Davis on the inside was completely strangled, and Aminu, Marquez, Brian Roberts and others on the outside were all out of action.
The huge score difference made the Hornets fans who came here to take advantage of the game lament.
Sure enough, is the gap still so big?
On the bench, Davis smashed the seat heavily, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
When the third quarter ended, the Trail Blazers led the Hornets by 21 points, 82:61, and the 20-point difference remained until the end.
"The Trail Blazers fans are probably extremely happy. After their super rookie came back, not only did he not appear weak, but he became even stronger!"
"25 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks. If it weren't for the fact that he had just come back and continued to play in the 4th quarter, this data would have been even more gorgeous!"
Bob Fitzgerald marveled at Wang Zelin's stable performance and importance within the team.
From the moment the game started, TNT's three commentators could clearly detect the change in the atmosphere within the Trail Blazers. This young team looked like a machine with a new engine after Wang Zelin returned.
The more you hit, the smoother you get, the smoother and fiercer you get!
In the end, the Trail Blazers easily defeated the Eastern Conference's underdog New Orleans Hornets in a comprehensive victory, reaching a record of 43 wins and 20 losses, consolidating their fourth place in the Western Conference.
25 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 blocks. Wang Zelin, who only played 28 minutes in this game, has the highest scores and rebounds in the game. It is precisely because of his stable performance that the Blazers can maintain wave after wave of offensive climax.
In addition to Wang Zelin, Aldridge recovered in this game, scoring 23 points, 9 rebounds and 2 assists, and hit 10 of 17 shots, with an overall shooting rate of 58.8%; Lillard also scored 17 points and 11 assists.
The outstanding performance of the third young man made Trail Blazers fans happy. The feared young team is back.
The strongest dark horse in the 2012-13 season is none other than the league!
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Memphis on the Southwest Side.
The Grizzlies, who had just won four consecutive victories, set their sights on their next opponent.
Portland Trail Blazers!
Its leading figure is the Trail Blazers' third young master, who is gradually developing the momentum of the Thunder's third young master.
Originally, they didn't have much desire to be among the top four in the Western Conference, but the Trail Blazers suddenly made trouble and their record dropped one after another, allowing many teams behind them to see an opportunity.
Apart from anything else, at least the two teams, the Grizzlies and the Nuggets, are now eager for the Trail Blazers to continue losing. Especially the Nuggets, they wholeheartedly wish Wang Zelin to come back and perform in a crotch-lengthening manner!
According to an ESPN reporter, the Nuggets' main power forward Cornes Farrid injured two ribs, and one of them was inserted into a lung.
There is a Chinese saying that it takes 100 days to hurt the muscles and bones. Although this is a principle of traditional Chinese medicine, it is equally applicable to Western medicine.
Season reimbursement!
After repeated confirmations from the Nuggets management, they had no choice but to announce to the outside world on March 1 that Faried had entered the fishing period early.
Drive the rabbit this way.
Wang Zelin did not go as they expected. After his comeback, he fought a beautiful battle and silenced everyone.
The Grizzlies don't have much animosity with the Trail Blazers. After the latter defeated the Hornets, they felt a little regretful, but they were quickly relieved.
Compared to the Nuggets, the Grizzlies' gang of tough guys prefer to confront the Blazers head-on rather than using methods outside the rules.
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March 13th at 1pm.
Wang Zelin came to Memphis with the team.
Today's match against the Grizzlies must not be taken lightly. When he thinks that a strong team at the Western Conference Finals level is waiting for him, Wang Zelin does not dare to be distracted for a moment.
After easily defeating the Hornets in the last game, although many people's mouths were blocked, they were still not completely swallowed.
New Orleans Hornets - dead last in the Western Conference.
Memphis is the Grizzlies, fifth in the Western Conference with only one fewer win than the Trail Blazers.
Which one is strong and which one is weak is clear at a glance.
Before today's game, the basketball stadium was extremely lively.
When talking about the current Grizzlies, the first thing that comes to everyone's mind is the combination of a black and white inside line.
Black Bears Zach Randolph, who has played for 11 years and was selected to the All-Star Game for the first time in his career... is a model of the prodigal son turning back in the league.
Marc Gasol, who has been in the league for less than five years and has gradually shed the label of "Pau Gasol's younger brother", was not only selected as an All-Star last year, but is also the favorite for DPOY this year.
Coupled with Mike Conley, Tony Allen and the newly traded Tayshaun Prince, four of the Grizzlies' top five players have reached the level of the All-Defensive Team on defense.
Facts have proved that the Grizzlies management made the right choice by trading away Rudy Gay, who was outside the team system. After acquiring Prince, who played for the Pistons for a full 10 years, they formed the league's third defensive team.
An array of iron barrels!
Now, the Grizzlies' Iron Barrel Formation is ready, just waiting for Wang Zelin to lead his Blazers Youth Army to break in.
The war between spear and shield is about to ignite!