About to play, Wang Zelin stood on the sidelines and looked towards the Clippers.
On the Clippers side, Paul, Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan just happened to forget to come over.
Wang Zelin first showed a provocative smile, and Jordan couldn't bear to show weakness and raised his fist at him.
In an instant, the fighting spirit of both sides soared!
Interpretation seat at the imperial court.
"When it comes to life and death, that's right."
Yang Jian said excitedly.
At this time, teammates gathered around Wang Zelin and put their hands on each other.
Wang Zelin glanced at his teammates and shouted: "Brothers, what is our goal tonight?"
"Fuck them!"
"Blow the opponent!"
Beverley and Batum yelled first, then everyone else.
"That's right, tonight we are going to chase one after another and slap those media people who don't think favorably of us in the face!"
Wang Zelin concentrated on the jump ball and took the first touch. Batum collected the ball and carried it across the half court, eventually flooding the Clippers' backcourt like a tide.
Wang Zelin relied on his powerful impact to rush all the way into the paint area.
Jordan failed to catch up with the jump ball in time, and Griffin did not block Wang Zelin, but retreated directly to the basket.
Facing Matt Barnes' defense, Batum still passed the ball accurately.
Wang Zelin caught the ball in the air and hit Griffin.
With a loud "Bang!", the 115-kilogram Griffin was knocked away. Then, with a "Bang", Wang Zelin slammed the ball into the basket.
2:0, the Trail Blazers lead away from home.
"Back to defense! Back to defense!"
The Clippers' position fell faster than everyone expected. Amidst the exclamations from the audience, Wang Zelin shouted loudly at his teammates.
Paul took the ball and advanced to the frontcourt, when Lillard stepped forward to interfere.
He looked at Griffin's side and saw that the experienced Aldridge had cut off the passing line between the two.
Then, he was about to call Jordan for a pick-and-roll, but found that the latter was stuck under the basket by Wang Zelin and could hardly move.
In desperation, he could only choose to challenge Lillard one-on-one.
Seeing this, Doc Rivers on the bench secretly shook his head. Paul performed really well in these two series. In the first game, he scored 7 three-pointers and scored 32-12, and in the second game, he scored 19.
11 performance.
So far in the second round of the series, the Clippers’ scoring, assists, and steals titles are all held by Paul alone.
Paul's state was so intense that one could see it blindly.
However, Doc Rivers knows that Paul is not an offensive guard in the true sense. His greatest role on the court lies in organization and field control.
It's okay for one or two games, but it's impossible to unload it in one series. The Clippers not only rely on Paul to organize, but also rely on him to be responsible for the core of the offense... This is unrealistic.
Youdao is worried about what comes next.
On the field.
Facing Lillard's defense, seeing that there was no hope of relying on his teammates, Paul broke through and went to the basket and tried to throw up. However, he was startled by Wang Zelin who came to defend him. He immediately changed to a sudden stop and shot a ball, which bounced out of the basket.
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Wang Zelin did not immediately turn around and force the attack. Instead, he anticipated the situation and moved to a blocking position, blocking Griffin and DeAndre Jordan on his own.
In the end, Aldridge grabbed the rebound and threw it to Lillard.
Lillard held the ball on a fast break. After arriving in the frontcourt, he saw Paul who had returned to the free throw line area, and a bold idea suddenly came to his mind.
The next moment, he stopped the ball outside the three-point line. This move stunned the fans and commentators in the stands.
"No way?"
"How about you be so brave!"
Yang Jian and Ma Jian looked at each other, confused.
Immediately afterwards, everyone's premonition came true.
After Lillard stopped the ball, he took the shot decisively without any hesitation.
"Fake!"
Paul couldn't help but make a vulgar comment in his mind. Unfortunately, he was far away at this time and could not interfere in time. He could only turn around and rush to the basket immediately after Lillard took the shot.
Don't come in!
Don't go in!
"Whoosh!"
Before he even raised his head, the crisp sound of threading a net came from not far away.
Lillard scored three goals in the frontcourt to help the team lead the Clippers 5:0.
"pretty!"
"Bold but cautious!"
"It's crazy! But I like it."
On the other side of the ocean, fans in front of the TV were jumping with excitement.
"Hey! The Trail Blazers started off very well today. I hope they can continue to do so in the future."
Ma Jian said something lukewarm.
Doc Rivers didn't wait for the ball to die and called a timeout in advance.
As soon as the players came down, he quickly warned:
"Blake, DeAndre, you two don't get too entangled with them at the basket, make more moves, or come out and play pick-and-roll with Chris.
Matt, and JJ, you have to look for open spaces outside the three-point line. If there is an opportunity, Chris will pass it to you as soon as possible. At that time, you must not be soft."
In front of the Trail Blazers bench, Tristes also made personnel adjustments, replacing Lillard, who had just scored a three-pointer, and replacing him with Beverley, and explained:
"On the offensive end, Wang, you and LaMarcus go all out and look for opportunities to kill under the basket.
On the defensive end, Patrick, your defensive task tonight is very difficult, but my request remains unchanged, Chris Paul must watch me."
The coaches of both sides said a few simple words, the timeout ended and the game continued.
TNT live broadcast room.
Barkley: "It's unimaginable that the Trail Blazers actually took off Damian Lillard, who had just hit the first three-pointer in the game, and replaced him with another Patrick Beverley."
Another commentator, Steve Kerr, smiled:
"Perhaps this is a change made to target Chris. After all, in the first game, we have already seen how powerful the firepower is when we let go of Chris!"
Barkley nodded in agreement, then returned his attention to the court.
"The next step is man-to-man defense. LaMarcus, pay more attention to entangle Griffin when switching offense and defense, and don't let him quickly return to defense."
Wang Zelin made a comment after coming on the stage.
Clippers attack.
DeAndre Jordan was in the low post on the right wing. Wang Zelin raised his hand below the right elbow, focusing entirely on Paul holding the ball, keeping a three-meter distance from DeAndre Jordan.
"Isn't this kid looking down on others too much?"
After seeing that he was completely left open, Jordan was instantly furious and immediately moved toward the basket.
Unexpectedly, Wang Zelin only moved to the free throw line and did not return to defend the basket.
In other words, he still gave Jordan three meters of space.
Paul outside was also a little helpless. The three-meter gap seemed like an opportunity, but in fact, the boy from Chao was absolutely capable of returning to defense that day. This was a trap for him!
Paul didn't dare to pass the ball and dribbled the ball while observing the positions of other teammates.
But at this moment, Beverley suddenly made a move and got close to Paul. The latter quickly ducked sideways and then tried to move away from the top of the arc.
He knew that once Beverley was forced to stop at the top of the arc, Wang Zelin at the free throw line would immediately step forward to double-team.
Alas, whoever lets Jordan leave the three-second zone will almost no longer have an offensive threat.
Paul's inner prediction was right.
As soon as Wang Zelin, who was below the free throw line, saw Paul turning sideways, he immediately took the first step forward and jumped to the top of the key.
"Double-team? Very decisive... so strong. Beverley sneaked a sneak peek and stole Paul, and he counterattacked with a fast break!"
Yang Jian suddenly shouted loudly.
As soon as he was substituted on the court, Beverley made a remarkable achievement, successfully robbed Paul, and quickly took the ball down.
At this time, both Griffin and DeAndre Jordan were in the low post, and they could only fall behind if they wanted to return to defense. However, Beverley did not take any credit after coming to the Clippers halftime. Faced with Paul's entanglement, he passed the ball to the ground with a pass.
In the hands of Wang Zelin who followed the two of them.
The Clippers have Matt Barnes inside, but how can he withstand Wang Zelin's impact?
One step, two steps... Seeing Wang Zelin getting closer and closer to him, Mark Barnes obeyed his heart. He didn't want to be crushed into a meat pie, so he decisively stepped aside.
"boom!"
Wang Zelin soared into the air and once again exploded the Clippers basket.
7:0!
The Trail Blazers beat the Clippers 7-0 as soon as they started.
Such a Tianhu start was something that no one would have dared to imagine before the game.
Doc Rivers, who was on the Clippers bench, hesitated for a while and finally lowered his hand to call a timeout.
He chose to trust Paul again.
Clippers attack.
Paul broke through with the ball from outside the three-point line on the right. After entering the short corner of the right, he made a fake shot and passed the ball to Matt Barnes in the low corner of the right.
This was a rare open opportunity. Batum, who was guarding Mark Barnes, was attracted by Paul's breakthrough momentum and turned around to cover.
As long as they can hit this open three-pointer, the Clippers' gradually declining morale will be improved. Can Mark Barnes grasp it?
"Duang~"
Paul's expectant eyes dimmed instantly.
"oops!"
In the stands, the home fans howled in unison.
Mark Barnes hit the ball in a wide open space, Wang Zelin collected the rebound and went down quickly with the ball.
"The king is coming! Charge and let the other side feel despair!"
Buckley's expression gradually became excited.
In fact, we can't blame him for his attitude. The start of the third game of tonight's series between the Clippers and Trail Blazers was a little too unexpected.
The Clippers, who performed very well in the Rose Garden in the first two games, started to slump at home.
Such a Clippers is undoubtedly disappointing.
If they want to stop the fans' disappointment, the Clippers must let go of the Blazers' goal. If they let the Blazers score again, they will really be shameless in front of the hometown elders who came to support them in the stands.
This time, Jordan was well prepared. He used his long legs to sprint without the ball and easily caught up with Wang Zelin.
"Asshole, do you want to score another goal? I will turn your hat to the ground!"
Little Jordan spat angrily.
"Come on, you coward, I'll knock you down with one hand and advise you to stay away from me. I'm afraid your dirty blood will eventually splash on me."
Wang Zelin replied.
As he spoke, he passed the ball to Beverley on the left, and got entangled with Jordan.
Seeing Wang Zelin passing the ball, Jordan was about to speed up and catch up with Beverley, but Wang Zelin suddenly stopped him.
Beverley doesn't have as much courage as Lillard, or in other words, he doesn't have Lillard's status in the team, so he doesn't dare to learn from the latter. He can make emergency stops and pursue three-pointers, but he still pushes to the basket honestly.
Then he put the ball into the basket honestly.
A very unpretentious layup, but it is more reliable than anything else.
No, coach Terry Stotts on the sidelines nodded straight at Beverley's choice.
9:0.
"Oh! The Trail Blazers got off to a dream start of 9:0. It's unimaginable. Facing such a Clippers, they actually lost in the first game. It's incredible!"
Barkley put his head in his hands, matching his exaggerated expression, which made the fans in front of the TV laugh.
Cole smiled and shook his head, then said: "Is there a possibility that the Trail Blazers underestimated the Clippers in the first two games?"
"Haha, Steve, I don't know about this," Barkley also laughed out loud, and then his expression when looking at the camera suddenly turned serious:
"But I have to remind you that if the Clippers cannot make timely and correct adjustments, then I am very optimistic about the Blazers winning this game."
On the other side, in San Antonio, Simavici, who was watching the game, nodded slightly after hearing Barkley's words.
If the Trail Blazers really achieve the feat of letting one chase two, then the Spurs will really have to prepare for this Trail Blazers team.
To be honest, the Spurs really don't want to meet the Trail Blazers in the Western Conference Finals. It's not that they are afraid of this Trail Blazers, but it's because the Blazers' overall strength has improved a lot this year.
In addition, the Trail Blazers are mostly young people. If they are accidentally dragged into a protracted game, it will be quite disadvantageous for the Spurs, which has several veterans in their thirties as the core.
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! Clippers offense.
Others pulled away, and Paul passed to Griffin, who singled out Aldridge under the basket.
The White Monster, who is entering the fourth year of his career, seems to be entering the peak period of his career this season. He averaged more than 24 points per game in the regular season. While becoming the team's scoring leader, he is also the best in the entire league.
He is a respectable person.
And unlike the Houston Warcraft, whose offense is still heavy on the body and has a single technique; while Griffin relies on his physical talent to play, he also does not forget to develop delicate skills, and his distance from the basket is becoming increasingly accurate.
It can be said that at this time, even Griffin's defense, which was criticized in the early years, has reached a level above the qualified line of active interior players this season... although he cannot be said to be a good help defender.
After all, the wingspan is there, and the fans can understand.
By the way, why is Griffin this year gradually considered by many outside media and fans to be not in his prime?
His career-high single-season average of 21 points per game is a major factor. Another major factor is that Griffin was ranked in the top five MVP lists this year by ESPN and other authoritative media.
As we all know, those who can be listed on the MVP list are all ruthless players. Especially the players who can be ranked in the top 5 or even the top 3 in a single season, they are absolute superstars.
Obviously, in the eyes of the outside world, this year's Griffin is already qualified to be included in the discussion of the superstar list.
The three people ranked in front of Griffin are James in third place, Durant in second place, and Wang Zelin in first place!
From this we can see how good Griffin is playing this year.
Back to topic.
Faced with Aldrich's defense, Griffin suddenly took a step forward, leaned on Aldrich to complete a turn to the right, and before Wang Zelin in the right short corner could catch up, he entered the paint area and jumped up to layup.
At 2:9, the Clippers finally scored the first goal of the game.
Seeing the goal scored, Paul and Doc Rivers both breathed a sigh of relief.
Today's Trail Blazers put too much pressure on the Clippers. If they mess up this goal, I'm afraid the home fans' saliva will drown them.