The Way of the Center

"Come on Morris, work hard!" In the locker room after the game, Ricard and Anjie were the last two people who hadn't left yet.

Although not long ago, Anjie and the Trail Blazers had eliminated the Grizzlies with a total score of 4 to 0, and booked a seat in the Western Conference Finals. But now, An Jie and Ricard could not feel at ease. Because the ongoing game on another piece of land will directly determine who will become the Blazers' opponent in the next round.

On the TV screen, Anjie and Ricard's old acquaintance, Andrew Morris, was confronting Tim Duncan. Now every offense and defense is very important to the Thunder. They must seize all the opportunities they can get, because after losing this game, the Thunder will have no chance for the next game.

Duncan pushed forward with a blank face. It was very difficult for a guy as strong as Morris to resist Duncan.

Regardless of Duncan's advanced age, and his style of play is relatively "gentle". In fact, the power contained in this old boy from the Virgin Islands is enormous.

Duncan took two steps forward, then turned around and threw the ball face-to-face.

Duncan's throwing action is not good-looking, it can even be said to be very awkward. Morris also struggled to take off, but the basketball still passed Morris' fingertips.

Everyone focused their attention on the basketball, which fell right into the net, impartially. Many of Duncan's shots may be unimaginable, but you have to believe that this guy will not mess around.

"How can there be such a guy in this world!"

"My God, Morris has done enough!"

"Duncan never grows old!?"

Fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena were devastated, with 2 minutes and 13 seconds left in the game after Duncan scored that goal. And the Thunder want to win the game,

At least have to catch up with the gap of 13 points.

If Westbrook is there, chasing 13 points in 2 minutes is entirely possible. It's a pity that the Thunder's offense can only be carried by Durant alone.

"Do you think you have the confidence to win against him?" Ricard couldn't help pursing his mouth when he saw the scene just now. Ricard knew exactly how much Morris weighed. After all, this guy had played under him for two years, and Ricard watched Morris climb up step by step.

Although Morris's skills are rough, his offense can only rely more on his body. But this guy's defense, even in the nba, is top-notch. But Duncan just now scored easily when facing Morris. The guy is still expressionless, and the way of scoring goals is also ordinary. But this is precisely what is scary about Duncan.

"Who are you talking about, Morris?" An Jie still hoped that the Thunder could advance.

"Don't deny it, Ann. The Thunder are dead. One of the hardest things in the world is to come back in a game dominated by the Spurs. Those guys rarely make mistakes. If they don't make mistakes, the opponents don't catch up quickly. What I’m talking about is, do you have the confidence to handle Duncan.” Ricard said bluntly.

"When I'm on the basketball court, I don't care how powerful my opponent is." An Jie kept his eyes on the TV screen, still looking forward to a miracle. It's just that Durant, who was exhausted, fell overwhelmed at the last minute before the end of the game.

Seeing that the Thunder's leading star's scoring efficiency dropped sharply, the Spurs seized the opportunity to attack the Thunder.

"Oh, no, no, no..." Angie, like the fans in the Chesapeake Energy Arena, put his head in his lost hands, waiting for the last five seconds of the game to pass.

Durant lifted his jersey and covered his face with it. Morris squatted down and lowered his head, which was very different from the image of the villain in the past. Jeff Van Gundy calmly put his hands on his hips. Perhaps the stressful job of head coach is no longer suitable for him...

"If you lose, you win, Ann. Think carefully about your next opponent. You don't want to be like Morris now." At the end of the game, Parker threw the ball into the sky. The Thunder players wearing white jerseys fell to the ground one by one. Ricard patted An Jie on the shoulder, and the San Antonio Spurs will aim their guns at the Blazers next!

"Oh, God, again?" Morris slammed the floor hard, and the Thunder made it to the playoffs every time with ambition. But every time, they fell at the most important node.

Durant was expressionless. After being defeated by the Heat last year, Westbrook stepped forward and said to himself, we will come back next year to take the championship. But now? Westbrook can only recuperate in the hospital. First Anjie's departure, and then Westbrook's injury. Durant really doesn't know now whether God deliberately made his fate like this.

Jeff Van Gundy felt distressed looking at his lost players. But he can't encourage them to come back next year, because Van Gundy doesn't plan to experience the next year.

At the end of this season, the contract Van Gundy signed with the Thunder officially expired. Presti had already asked Van Gundy to renew his contract, but Van Gundy declined all of them. Maybe the championship is destined to be the regret of Jeff Van Gundy's life.

An Jie felt a lot after watching the game. The Thunder failed again. They won 60 games this season, second only to the Trail Blazers, ranking second in the Western Conference. But in the end, his old club still failed.

The Oklahoma City Thunder still failed to break through their destiny, but Anjie did not intend to sit still.

The opponent that the Thunder failed to defeat, An Jie must personally defeat it!

Putting all worries aside, An Jie got up and left the locker room. Now he has no time to mourn the fate of the Thunder, his most important task is to maintain his strong momentum. Popovich and gdp? No matter how strong you are, I will show a better performance!

Now that the opponents for the Western Conference Finals have been finalized, it's time to prepare well and give them a big gift...

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"The situation in the West is clear! The Trail Blazers and the Spurs meet at the top of the West!"

"Magic Johnson: It's going to be a big fight."

"Drexler: No matter who the opponent is, Angie will handle everything."

When the Trail Blazers and Spurs both advanced, the competition in the Eastern Conference semifinals seemed to have been left behind.

The Spurs played extremely well this season, both in the regular season and in the playoffs, although the Thunder lost so quickly because of Westbrook's absence. But people know in their hearts that even with Westbrook in the lineup, the result of the game is not easy to say.

The Spurs have greatly strengthened their lineup while keeping the core unchanged. This made the Spurs once again the favorite to win the championship, and also allowed the Trail Blazers to meet one of the toughest opponents in the playoffs.

Now the basketball circles all over the world are discussing the Western Conference Finals between the Trail Blazers and the Spurs. As the general manager of the Trail Blazers, Nell Orsi should also focus on the game. But the two people who suddenly appeared in his office today made Orsi unable to concentrate.

"Is this true!?" Nell Orsey opened his mouth and questioned the two smiling NBA officials sitting across from him.

"Mr. Orsi, we don't joke about this kind of thing. Congratulations, your players have performed really well this season, and they deserve such an honor!" The two officials got up and talked with Neil Orsi Shake hands, the Trail Blazers already had a best coach before. But more than the best coaches, Orsi must be ecstatic about what they brought today.

After all, in the history of the Trail Blazers, only one person has such an honor. Even Drexler didn't accomplish such a feat with the Trail Blazers.

"Oh, I'm sorry gentlemen, let me be calm first. After all, you know, this is definitely a big event in the history of the Trail Blazers!" Orsi calmed down his over-excited mood, and looked at the two NBA players. What the officials bring.

"After training this afternoon, let's hold a press conference!" Orsi immediately suggested.

"This is also the purpose of our coming to Portland, Mr. Orsi, please hurry up and make preparations. By the way, Mr. David Stern will be here later, don't worry."

"Mr. Stern wants to come here in person?" Orsi's emotions, which had finally calmed down, erupted again.

"After all, such an honor must be given to the players by the president of the league." The two officials nodded affirmatively. Portland this afternoon must be very lively.

Orsi immediately called Ricard who was preparing for the battle, and Ricard did not dare to slack off, because he knew that if there was nothing important at this juncture, Orsi would not bother him.

"George, leave Damien and Ann behind after today's training. I'm going to hold a press conference for them!" Orsi spoke very quickly, seeming impatient.

"Is there any purpose? Today is not a media open day." Ricard didn't understand why Orsi wanted the two indispensable people in this team. If it's just to deal with reporters, calling Meyers Leonard and Batum is enough. After all, these two substitute players are also very popular in Portland.

"You'll know when you come, George. Also, tell these two guys to put on suits and ties. All the pictures taken by the reporters today will be recorded in history!"

"Oh!?" Ricard glanced at Lillard and Anjie who were training. "Could it be!?"

"That's right, George! It's the "shouldn't be"!" Hearing Ricard's surprised voice, Orsi laughed triumphantly...

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