The Way of the Center

"The super team is about to fall? The Blazers officially announced that Aldridge and George Ricard have an indefinite truce!"

"Nel Orsi: I'm saddened by the departure of George and LaMarcus Warriors, but the Trail Blazers won't go down."

"George Ricard's chronic bronchitis worsened, Lillard: I didn't know it before."

"Aldridge has a back injury and is expected to be able to catch the last train of the playoffs."

As always, the Trail Blazers dominated the headlines of various portals and newspapers. It's just that today, the content of the news is not about the Trail Blazers winning again, but reporting what happened to the Trail Blazers without exception.

It's bad enough for a team to lose a starter. The Trail Blazers not only lost the starter, but also lost the head coach. This misfortune never comes singly, so all the teams in the West are gearing up, ready to wait for an opportunity to surpass the Trail Blazers who have dominated the NBA for half a season.

No matter how much Rickard didn't want to lie in the hospital, no matter how strong Aldridge was. The Trail Blazers must now carry a heavy burden and move on.

Among them, An Jie's pressure was undoubtedly the greatest.

As the star and leader of the team, An Jie must now shoulder the responsibilities of the three alone.

If the performance of the Trail Blazers is too much worse than before, some people may say that Divac is incapable of coaching, and some people may say that Lillard is too immature. But there is no doubt that most people will point their finger at An Jie.

As the most watched star of the season, how much applause he received when he succeeded, and how much doubt he received when he failed.

Wu Hua couldn't help but worry a little. The defending champion, with a record of 72 wins, injuries to Ricard and Aldridge... Will Anjie, who is carrying so many burdens, be overwhelmed?

For this reason, he also called and chatted with An Jie, hoping that he could help An Jie solve his problems.

But An Jie's tone on the phone was surprisingly calm.

"I'm not afraid at all, so don't worry Angkor. When I'm on the basketball court, I will show all my strength. Now we do encounter some difficulties, but as long as we grit our teeth and fight hard, there is nothing to be afraid of!"

Hearing what An Jie said, Wu Hua couldn't help smiling and shaking his head. Although An Jie is young, he has always been a trustworthy character.

"The next game is against the Rockets who are fourth in the Western Conference. The team will face such an opponent in the first game after their bad luck. Will it be a bit..."

"It's okay, the Rockets haven't won against us this season. Tomorrow's game will be no exception!" An Jie's firm tone sounded full of confidence!

Wu Hua turned his head and looked at the densely packed photos of An Jie on the wall of his office. Each of these photos witnessed An Jie's growth.

When the Thunder defeated the Nuggets, Anthony fell in front of Anjie. Against the Lakers in the playoffs that year, Anjie roared at Shannon Brown, and Gasol protected Brown. And last year, when An Jie lifted the O'Brien Cup and the Finals MVP trophy... Each of these photos evoked Wu Hua's review of An Jie's career.

Yes, this guy, never disappoints!

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Last summer, with Howard "defecting" to Houston, the Rockets finally got rid of their identity as a big team this season.

James Harden, who has been on his own, has proven his ability, plus Howard, who was able to replace James alone back then. The Rockets' flight seems to be a certainty.

Facts have proved that the Rockets have made great progress this season. At this time last season, the Rockets led by Harden alone were still struggling on the edge of the playoffs. But a year later, everyone today, the Rockets have secured the fourth place in the Western Conference.

It seems that the goal of the Rockets' executives to break into the Western Conference Finals is not impossible.

Coupled with the rise of "tall, rich and handsome" Parsons this season,

Tough guard Beverly and Chinese-American Jeremy Lin, the Rockets' ability to climb to fourth in the Western Conference is really not luck.

So, as Wu Hua said. The current Trail Blazers team met the Rockets, and they really got a lottery.

On the plane at this time, Howard has been watching Anjie's game video. Harden played in the nightclub for a long time last night. He squinted his eyes, but was surprised that Howard would pay so much attention to an opponent.

Since leaving the Magic, Howard's personality seems to have changed drastically.

This guy no longer always smiles on the court as he used to, maybe watching the success of the people around him, Howard, who is eager to win the championship, began to become irritable and gloomy.

Kobe's dissatisfaction with Howard also made Howard defiant. I am not afraid of Kobe, who else can bluff me?

"Dwight, what are you doing?" Harden asked curiously, but his eyes still didn't open.

"Of course I took this opportunity to kill An Jie." Howard was eager to watch the video. The confrontation between him and An Jie was always carried out in a joyful atmosphere. But now, Howard, who has been suppressed by An Jie for so many years, only has revenge in his heart.

"Let's take a good rest, Dwight. The coach will tell you what to do when you are on the field." Harden really couldn't understand the meaning of watching videos. This should be the job of the head coach. It's time to put extra pressure on yourself.

"But you should take a good rest, James, did you play until the early hours yesterday?"

Howard's rhetorical question left Harden speechless. The bearded Harden spread his hands and fell asleep on his own

Howard shook his head and continued to devote himself to the research of the game video. Defeat Anjie, defeat the Blazers, complete revenge, and regain his position as the number one center forward.

Howard has gone further and further on that utilitarian road...

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"How about it, buddy, isn't this suit good?" In the hospital, in Ricard's private ward, two tall men were standing in front of Ricard's window. These two guys are both centers, and these two guys have also achieved each other.

"That's right, he looks like a coach." Ricard looked up and down Divac's clothes, and had to admit that this European with a bearded face really looked a little good in a suit.

"Today is the first time to coach on your behalf. I will try my best to follow what you used to do." Although Divac is a famous player of the Kings, he is a European basketball legend. But it was not easy for Divac to coach a team as a head coach for the first time.

"It's okay Vlad, there will be no problem. Hey, I don't want to watch the game and roar in the ward. Ann, how about you? How are you preparing?" Ricard set his eyes on An Jie .

"Just rest well, and I will wait for you to come back with better grades!"

"Come on, kick the Rockets' ass!" Ricard couldn't help but swear again.

An Jie smiled sinisterly: "I'm very happy!"

The team bus of the Rockets has already driven out of the hotel, and Anjie and Divac also drove out of the hospital, heading for the Moda Center.

A bad encounter, a formidable opponent.

Can Anjie fulfill his promise in front of the powerful rocket? This high-profile western war has begun to heat up.

The battle between Howard and Anjie, the duel between the Rockets and the incomplete Trail Blazers.

Is it to accept the four-game losing streak silently or get out of the predicament? At the intersection, wait for An Jie to come!