The Way of the Center

Mornings in Los Angeles are always accompanied by dazzling sunshine, but there is no such thing as gentleness in the fiery California sun.

Many people were stunned by the sun and opened their hazy eyes, ready to start their new day's journey. But at this moment, in Staples, there is a man who is already sweating profusely.

It may be the first time for Dwight Howard to get up so early to give himself extra training. This is the first time that this monster who was once unstoppable inside felt such a big pressure. Even when he played the Finals with the Lakers that year, he was never so nervous.

Kobe suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon and was out for the season. The team is not doing well recently and lost their last regular season game, thus being overtaken by the Warriors and becoming the eighth in the Western Conference.

If it's just the last loss of the regular season, it's not a big deal. The problem is that after falling to eighth in the West, the Lakers must play the first round with the No. 1 team in the West. And the No. 1 team in the Western Conference is the Portland Trail Blazers, whom no one wants to meet.

Howard had to meet An Jie early, he didn't want to be beaten by An Jie like a child. So today, Howard had the idea of ​​getting up early and practicing more.

Although Howard was not happy this season when he came to the Lakers, his relationship with Kobe was also very stiff. But if there's one thing he's learned from Kobe, it's hard work.

Howard came to the training ground more than once this season and saw that Kobe had finished his training profusely. Among other things, Howard still appreciates Kobe's spirit.

But Howard knew very well that his current extra training was more of a self-consolation. It's impossible to pass a few days of training to become Anjie. The Lakers, with their luxurious F4 lineup, are also very likely to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

But Howard was still unwilling to succumb to fate. In any case, he decided to fight. Even if he was going to lose, he hoped that he would lose like a soldier, like a man.

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"Congratulations to Pioneer and Ann,

They have become the team with the best regular season results this season, none of them. Even last year's defending champion Heat Big Three did not do as well as them. "As usual, during the two blank days from the regular season to the playoffs, all major TV stations will make a program to warm up for the upcoming playoffs, and also make predictions and suggestions for various upcoming situations. Comment.

"This group of guys is really good, especially Ann. He can score almost 28 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks this season. Among them, the average blocks and rebounds per game are the first in the league. The scoring is second only to Cameron. Anthony, ranked second in the league. Of course, if Ann plays like Cameron, his scoring average may break through 3o. In the final mVp rankings, Ann still overwhelmed LeBron. Ranked first. It can be said that the Blazers and Ann entered the playoffs with a shining aura, and I believe that they will not be eclipsed in the playoffs." O'Neal's comments on the Blazers, Naturally, it all fell on An Jie.

"The Trail Blazers' opponent in the first round will be the Los Angeles Lakers, which had been brilliant before the start of the season, but is now very bleak. Due to Kobe's reimbursement for the season, the Lakers fell to eighth at the end of the regular season, so they also Encountered the worst opponent. I really can’t imagine, without Kobe, how can the Lakers compare with the Trail Blazers. After playing for a season, the Lakers’ tactical execution is still messy. Howard and Gasol are very good under D’Antoni. Not adapting. As for Nash, his age and injuries make him play on and off, and he is in a bad state. If there is no accident, the Trail Blazers should be able to easily pass the first round."

"No, no." As soon as Kenny Smith finished speaking, O'Neill shook his head. Smith thought he said bad things about the Lakers, which made O'Neal unhappy.

"Not only in the first round, I think there is no team in the entire Western Conference that can stop the Blazers. In the second round, the Blazers' opponent is either the Grizzlies or the Clippers, but neither of these two opponents can stop the Blazers. They pose a threat. In the Western Conference Finals, if nothing else, one of the Spurs and the Thunder should meet with the Trail Blazers. Although these two teams are very good this season, I still think that the Blazers are better. Don't Forget, the Trail Blazers have just announced that Aldridge will return in the playoffs. Now the only obstacle for Ann and the Trail Blazers is to compete with them in the regular season, and this season has also achieved 27 consecutive victories Miami Heat." O'Neal didn't excuse the Lakers, but refuted Kenny Smith's claim that the Blazers only got through the first round with ease. In O'Neal's eyes, the Trail Blazers will not encounter too many obstacles before entering the finals.

"It's hard for the Spurs and Thunder to stop the Trail Blazers? Come on, Shaq, why don't you say that Ann directly booked the championship trophy?" Kenny Smith waved his hand. Although the Blazers are very strong, he doesn't think An Jie When facing the Spurs or the Thunder, there is too much chance of winning. After all, one of these two teams is traditionally strong, and the other just played the finals last season.

"Let's bet on Kenny. If you want me to say, this year's championship is none other than the Blazers!" O'Neill didn't want to listen to other people's doubts. The fat man set up another bet once his brain became hot.

"If my prediction is wrong, I am willing to go to the scene to send flowers to the team that beat the Trail Blazers!" O'Neal looked serious, not at all like joking.

"Yes, if the Blazers really win the championship, I will personally present roses for Ann!" Kenny Smith saw that O'Neill was so serious, and he was not to be outdone.

The rivalry between these two guys can make the fans in front of the TV a lot of fun. That's why they like to watch T.nT. Although the commentary of TV stations such as espn is more professional, you will never feel bored watching nBa on T.nT.

"Okay, that's it. Next, let's take a look at the other matchups. The Thunder met this year's biggest dark horse, the Warriors. The Warriors once accomplished a miracle..."

"It seems that Shaquille is very optimistic about you." Seeing that the T.nT program changed the topic, Ricard turned off the TV.

"He has great vision. I can't wait to receive the roses that Kenny Smith gave me." An Jie's joke filled the training ground in the Rose Garden with laughter.

"Okay, the rest time is over, get up and continue training! Those two guys are just talking in front of the TV. The playoffs are not as easy as they say. LaMarcus, next I want you to use all your strength to beat him!" Rickard clapped his hands, and the players of the Blazers continued to devote themselves to training.

"Hey, let me personally test and see how well you recover." An Jie patted Aldridge on the shoulder, and immediately entered the game state.

"The boss arranged the matchup in this way to remind you that it is time to defend seriously!" Aldridge was not to be outdone, and trained against Anjie, which is undoubtedly the closest training method to actual combat. If he can perform well in front of Anjie, then when it comes to the official game, Aldridge will not be far behind.

"Pick and roll, pick and roll, pick and roll!"

"Tact number one, number one!"

"Here, it's empty."

The training ground was immediately overwhelmed by the shouts from the players. Everyone was in their positions and played very seriously. Even now, the time has come to 8 o'clock in the evening.

That's right, as the team with the best record this season, perhaps everyone thought that facing the Los Angeles Lakers, they would be very relaxed and disdainful.

In fact, the Trail Blazers are very serious about their preparations. Even if the Lakers do not have Kobe, even if Anjie has not lost to Howard since his rookie season. However, the Trail Blazers still did not slack off in the slightest and were earnestly making all preparations.

Perhaps, this is why they have won 27 consecutive victories and 69 victories this season.

Los Angeles, Portland. Lakers, Trail Blazers. These two groups of people who were originally irrelevant are working hard for each other.

Two days later, the first game between the Blazers and the Lakers will start in the Rose Garden. In the end, Howard, who rose up to resist, led the Lakers to create miracles, or the stronger Anjie continued to lead the Blazers to crush opponents.

The bloody turmoil of the playoffs is about to start from the Rose Garden...

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