The Way of the Center

The three-day holiday of May Day allowed many Chinese fans to turn on the TV in advance on the morning of May 2 to witness the Western Conference semifinals between the Thunder and the Lakers.

In China, there are countless fans of the Lakers, of course, there are also countless fans of Anjie. In addition, there are a large number of people who are fans of both at the same time. When these three forces collided, the result was a soaring ratings of cctv5.

CCTV is also unambiguous, sending the strongest commentary lineup of Yu Jia and Zhang Weiping, so that fans can hear professional and funny commentary while watching exciting games.

"Although there are still 40 minutes before the start of the game, we can see from the on-site signals that the Staples Center in Los Angeles is full! It can be seen that the Lakers fans attach great importance to this game. The game Ahead, many American counterparts have analyzed that the Lakers almost got the top pick when they met the Thunder. But it is obvious that Los Angeles fans dare not underestimate the Thunder. Because the Thunder have led the team at the Staples Center more than once this season. We have won." For such an important game, it is rare for CCTV to send reporters and photographers on the scene, so Yu Jia was able to introduce the situation to the Chinese fans in front of the TV before the game started.

"It's understandable if some people underestimated the Thunder last season, but this season, they should really attract the attention of the entire league. It is good enough to be ranked fifth in the Western Conference. Jin's promotion can show the murderous spirit of the young Thunder team." Zhang Weiping also expressed the same opinion as Yu Jia. The reason why the two commentators in China support the Thunder is because the Thunder has An Jie. This Chinese player, on the other hand, is because the current Thunder is indeed not weak!

"Okay, now let's show the screen to the reporter in front."

"Hi Yu Jia, hello Director Zhang. Well, I'm at the Staples Center now. We can see that An Jie and his teammates are still warming up on the sidelines. Because we can't disturb the players warming up, so our interview The target is not An Jie, but Lakers coach Phil Jackson. Hello, mr.philip.ja.” The reporter on the scene gave a brief introduction to the situation, and then asked the photographer to take a picture of the Zen master on the side, and his interview also Officially begin.

The two chattered a lot of English, and most of the Chinese fans in front of the TV could not understand. But for them, being able to see the screen of the live interview is already very satisfying.

"Just now our reporter in front of us asked Phil Jackson a question. He said what kind of tactics did you formulate to limit Anjie, because when the Thunder played against the Nuggets, Anjie's scoring and defense in the interior were very difficult. The Nuggets suffered a big loss. Phil Jackson also replied that he would make Bynum and Gasol work harder on the offensive end, in order to increase the pressure on Anjie. It is difficult for a blind defense to limit him , but if you don’t make An Jie feel better both offensively and defensively, it will definitely play a role.” Yu Jia also immediately brought an interpreter for the fans in front of the TV.

"It can also be seen that Zen Master still cares about An Jie very much.

Although Durant of the Thunder is the league's leading scorer, without Anjie, it would be very difficult for the Thunder to win. Alright, now let's break in an ad. After the commercial is over, we will officially bring the first live broadcast of the Western Conference Semifinals to the audience! "

A few boring advertisements almost extinguished the passion of the fans just ignited. At this moment, the TV screen suddenly went black, and the sign of the playoffs appeared. Fans know that the official NBA commercial with a high level of production is coming!

"They have gone through 82 games." First there was a voice-over, and on the screen were the highlights of the players during the season.

"Kobe Bryant, lore! He did it again!"

"An~~~Jie, he blocked Duncan, and the Thunder won! The Thunder won the final victory!"

"180 days of hard work." After those wonderful shots flashed by, the voice-over appeared again.

"Kobe's finger is almost deformed, I think he may miss the All-Star Game."

"Ibaka looked miserable, Coach Jeff Van Gundy must be nervous."

The two images flashed again, and after that, the voice-over appeared on time. "But now, they are finally standing here!"

Suddenly, the music became louder, and regular-season highlights from the Lakers and Thunder were played alternately. In the end, the team logos of the two teams collided, and the logo of the playoffs appeared at the bottom of the screen.

A simple advertisement, but fanned the passion of the fans again. After the ad, the screen cut back to the studio. Fans' expectations for this game have already reached their peak.

An Jie stood in the middle circle, looking around. The scene here can only be described as spectacular. Of course, he didn't mean that the "little shark" who had a feud with him was spectacular, but that this golden world seemed wider than the blue ocean of the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

This is Los Angeles, and this is Los Angeles fans. When the Lakers play at home in the playoffs, they become the most solid sixth man.

The cheers for the Lakers and the boos for the Thunder, these two things are continuous and have never stopped. You know, the game has not officially started yet.

"Are you ready!?" It wasn't until the referee reminded An Jie to get ready for a jump ball that his thoughts returned to the basketball court.

"No problem!" Even though An Jie was very close to the referee, in this environment, he had to shout to communicate with the referee.

Seeing that the two big men were ready, the referee stepped forward, blew his whistle, and threw the basketball into the air at the same time.

"Friends from the audience, friends from the audience, welcome to the first game of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals brought to you by the CCTV Sports Channel. Now, the Thunder are the first to get the ball!"

Bynum tried his best, but still failed to compete with Anjie. But it doesn't matter if you lose this innocuous contest. Bynum, who has long been looking forward to confronting Anjie again, is ready to fight to the end!

He hasn't forgotten how upset he was by the Chinese in the game at the beginning of the season. He still hasn't forgotten, outside the locker room, the Chinese humiliated him.

Said that he was able to win the championship under the protection of Kobe? Today I will let you see who is the little sheep that needs to be protected!

"Fuck, what does this guy want to do!" An Jie just landed on his back and stood with his back to the basket, and then Bynum began to push An Jie out, and the small movement of grabbing the jersey with his hands couldn't be called "" Little" moved.

However, the referee didn't pay attention to this scale of action. On the one hand, this is the playoffs, and the confrontation will be more intense. On the other hand, the Lakers are one of the teams "specially cared for" by the league. The referee can turn a blind eye One-eyed, never blow too much.

"Damn, do you want to come like this!? Then come on!" Seeing that the referee didn't whistle Bynum for a foul, An Jie could be considered to have grasped the scale of the whistle for this game. When it comes to small tricks and bad moves, Anjie knows as much as Bynum.

An Jie suddenly turned around and cut inside, and stretched out his elbow in the process of turning around, hitting Bynum's chest. Of course, except for Anjie and Bynum, no one could see this secret movement.

Bynum was not stupid either. After being hit by An Jie's elbow, he suddenly fell back exaggeratedly, allowing An Jie to cut in.

According to the tactics of this attack, it was to play the ball for Durant, but seeing Anjie get rid of Bynum, Westbrook didn't even think about it. ball.

To Bynum's surprise, the referee didn't react to his sudden end. Anjie took off and dunked on the spot without any defense. Although Gasol tried his best to defend, he was still half a beat behind Morris's entanglement.

"Woo..." Suddenly, Staples' cheers turned into loud hisses. I don't know if I'm calling on the referee or Anjie.

Bynum sat on the ground with his arms outstretched, looking innocently at the referee. The referee just reminded the Lakers to serve quickly, even if he was really wrong, it is impossible to change the judgment now.

"Angie scored a goal as soon as he came up, but Bynum seems very dissatisfied with the referee's penalty."

"This is the playoffs, and it's still the second round. Some fouls in the regular season are considered fouls. In the playoffs, he really doesn't have to." Zhang Weiping also commented on the second round.

"Hahaha, don't forget Bynum, he is facing a Chinese butcher. In this situation, he still has to suffer!" The American commentator was not as conservative as Zhang Weiping. He knew that Bynum must be playing tricks, but he also knew that An Jie was not a good person!

Originally, he wanted to let An Jie know how powerful he was, but in the end he suffered a dark loss. The game had just started, and Bynum got annoyed.

So, as Phil Jackson said, Bynum really made Anjie very, very uncomfortable on the offensive end. His position is too active, and his strength is slightly superior. Although An Jie will not allow him to score goals easily, it is not easy to get rid of the entanglement.

Kobe Bryant took over the ball as soon as he played the first offense. This is no surprise. The Los Angeles Lakers are Kobe's team!

Bryant is not afraid of Sefoloza, even though this fierce Swiss is known for his defense. But in front of Kobe, he is not afraid of all the top perimeter defenders!

What Kobe is really afraid of is precisely his fellow junior in the Olajuwon training camp last summer, An Jie!

But watching Bynum completely contain Anjie, Kobe also became bold. After taking a hard step forward, he started back-to-back singles!

After a summer of learning, it would be a waste if not used. Kobe's back-up technique is not bad at all. After getting the true biography of Olajuwon last year, his back-up technique is even the top of the NBA. Especially that one-handed flip-back jumper is the most terrifying fang of the no longer young Black Mamba!

Without extra movement, Kobe pushed to the free throw line with his back, and then suddenly stopped dribbling!

Sefoloza was sweating, and he had no idea which way Kobe would turn.

Shake your shoulders, turn around, take off, shoot! Kobe's movements were done in one go, but the Thunder's tenacious perimeter defender Sefoloza also guessed the direction of Kobe's turn.

He jumped high, straightened his arms, and completely blocked Kobe's shooting angle.

Even so, Bryant will still shoot. Scoring the ball in interference, Kobe has done it countless times!

Anjie immediately turned around and stuck in position, facing the basket, ready to grab the rebound. Unexpectedly, under the serious interference of Sefoloza, Kobe's basketball shot did not hit the frame, but went hollow into the net!

"Go in! This is a Kobe-style goal. Sefoloza's defense is fine, but the Lakers still scored."

After scoring the goal, Kobe glanced at Anjie and gently shook his bruised finger. Don't forget, your real opponent is me! Now give you one back, reciprocity!

One dunk, one shot. The competition between Olajuwon's two most proud disciples was full of sparks from the very beginning!

The most watched duel in the second round, well-deserved reputation! (To be continued.)