The Way of the Center

Stephen Curry wasn't surprised to see Ainger wrestle the basketball away from the top of Bogut's head. He quickly returned to the defense and stood at the forefront of the team, ready to meet the impact of Lillard.

Lillard didn't push forward in a hurry, but moved forward slowly while gesturing. As soon as the game started, the Blazers wanted to control the rhythm. If the game is played too fast, it will be good for the Warriors.

An Jie didn't make any extra moves, he was firmly in position near the three-second zone, and Bogut, whose physical function had seriously declined, had no strength at all to push An Jie out. The only thing he can do now is to rely on his own tonnage and try his best to bear the impact of An Jie.

The Warriors' starting power forward, Draymond Green, who is only over 2 meters tall, is waiting for an opportunity to double-team. This strong man whose movement speed is not inferior to the outside line can complete the encirclement very quickly.

Steve Kerr intends to use this method to defend Anjie. Green is different from other inside players. Maybe An Jie can complete the shot before other people double-team, but Green's moving speed will definitely surprise An Jie.

The Warriors' "heaven and earth net" has been set up, and Lillard immediately started to pass the ball after a feint. Green couldn't help but move his footsteps, he must be quick to double-team An Jie!

Just when everyone thought that An Jie would receive the basketball, Aldridge suddenly appeared in the middle distance and "intercepted" the pass midway.

Because Green wanted to double-team Anjie, he didn't notice when Aldridge left his side.

After receiving the basketball, Aldridge turned around and shot. There was no defense at this distance. For Aldridge, it was no different from shooting warm-ups.

The second leader of the Trail Blazers made a soft shot, the basketball went into the net hollow, and the Trail Blazers took the lead!

"My, mine!" Drummond Green raised an arm, indicating that it was his mistake. Everyone in the Warriors focused on Anjie, but the low-key Aldridge was also a scoring weapon. If Aldridge is allowed to throw his hand away, it will be useless for Green to defend himself as hard as possible.

Aldridge's goal kicked off the fierce Western Conference finals. The fans in the Moda Center raised their arms and cheered, but Coach Steve Kerr still stood quietly on the sidelines, not worried about the game situation at all.

After Curry received the serve from the bottom line, he quickly pushed forward. Anjie had just stood up, and the Warriors had already overwhelmed the half court. I have to say that the Warriors' pace is really fast. Many teams with insufficient tactical training may have already lost their positions when encountering such a fast-paced offense and defense, let alone organize an effective defense.

Fortunately, the Trail Blazers are also a team that can go fast or slow, and change speed freely. Otherwise, Curry probably took the ball into the penalty area at this time.

The Warriors' offense is different from other teams. Draymond Green runs very freely at the fourth position, because this very unconventional inside player can play almost any offensive role in any position.

This is the terrible thing about the Warriors in the hands of Steve Kerr. The positioning of the five players on the field is very vague. It is difficult for you to predict the next plan of the Warriors players based on experience.

Bogutla went to the middle distance to pick and roll Curry, and Draymond Green also ran beyond the three-point line. In this way, the Trail Blazers' inside line was completely emptied! Anjie had to keep up with Bogut, and Bogut couldn't completely let go of his shots. And if Curry really bypasses the pick-and-roll, Anjie must post it as soon as possible to slow down Curry's advancement.

Curry began to change the rhythm of his possession of the ball. Anjie watched Curry's dribbling and couldn't help but let out a sigh of admiration in his heart.

This guy, his sense of the ball is simply too good! People say that Anjie's ball feel is good, but Anjie himself thinks that his ball feel is nothing compared to Curry.

For a player like Curry, it's as if the basketball is part of him.

After Curry confused Lillard with several consecutive crotch dribbles, he suddenly accelerated. Bogut stealthily moved forward, moving the pick-and-roll!

Lillard collided with the strong Bogut solidly, and Curry also successfully bypassed the pick-and-roll breakthrough. However, the referee's whistle never sounded.

Moving the pick-and-roll, this can be said to be a bad habit of the Warriors inside players. Last season, the "elevator tactic" that allowed the Warriors to kill the Quartet, to put it bluntly, was to use stealthy mobile pick-and-rolls to block defenders.

After that, the league banned the use of elevator tactics, and Steve Kerr didn't seem to like his predecessor's tactics very much. But this does not mean that Bogut and other Warriors inside players will honestly pick and roll.

"You're so fucking blind!" An Jie complained about the referee's inaction, while chasing after Curry who had already rushed to the basket.

The speed of the little guard An Jie couldn't keep up, but this didn't prevent him from performing wonderful adventures again and again. Seeing that Curry was about to jump, An Jie also used his legs hard and jumped up suddenly.

Curry doesn't jump very high. Compared with those "spring men" with abnormal physical fitness, Curry's take-off height can only be described as shabby. Under normal circumstances, this kind of layup, nine times out of ten, would be severely pressed by An Jie on the backboard.

However, Curry's layup is very different from those guards who rely on their bodies for food. Although he doesn't jump high, he can use his super soft touch to throw the basketball high, wipe it accurately on the backboard, and then bounce back into the frame.

"Beautiful driving layup, Stephen Curry evaded Ann's block and scored successfully! God, there are not many guards in this league who can survive Ann's chasing block. But Stephen Curry Li, he can do this easily!" Kenny Smith couldn't help applauding Curry, every aspect of this guy looks so good!

Coach Steve Kerr was still calm, he just applauded Curry lightly. Portland Trail Blazers, Cole is really not afraid! Kerr is confident that his team can do something surprising at the Moda Center.

After that, Lillard's possession of the ball remained unhurried. These two teams are pulling each other, both changing the pace of the game for each other. It depends on the last moment, who will be the first to fail to follow the opponent's rhythm.

Lillard stopped his footsteps one step beyond the three-point line, and he began to observe the situation on the field. Anjie is still firmly nailed to the inside, and Aldridge also keeps a close distance from Draymond Green. It seems that the Warriors are determined to double-team Anjie to the end.

Lillard is about to repeat the same trick and give the ball to Aldridge. At this moment, An Jie suddenly raised his hand and asked for the ball!

Lillard froze for a moment, but the situation on the field would change instantly. Lillard didn't continue to think about it, but passed the ball in accordance with Anjie's order.

An Jie is not the kind of reckless person. He must have found a way to attack, so he is so active in asking for the ball.

The moment Lillard passed the ball, Aldridge suddenly started and ran away from Draymond Green.

Green was in a dilemma. He didn't know whether he should continue to wait for the opportunity to double-team or follow Aldridge's footsteps.

After hesitating for a while, Green left the three-second zone and ran towards Aldridge. An Jie received the basketball, and at this moment, the inside line became a one-on-one battle between him and Bogut!

"LaMarcus is really a big problem." Steve Kerr shook his head, although Aldridge is usually tepid, but his tactical role in the Trail Blazers is very huge. With him, Anjie can play singles in the paint with confidence.

Bogut? Don't expect it, when Green chose not to double-team, the defense this time has actually failed. As Pelicans coach Monty Williams said: "In this league, there is no one who can guard Anjie one-on-one."

An Jie pushed back hard, and before Bogut could recover, he turned around against the Australian's body.

Turning around to face the basket, An Jiemou had enough strength to forcefully take off while making physical contact with Bogut!

Bogut was so crushed that he couldn't get up at all, and could only raise his arms to interfere with his sight. An Jie didn't get discouraged after getting up, but continued to increase his strength!

"Boom!" The noisy Moda Center was interrupted by the loud sound of the basket, and An Jie hung his arms on the basket. And under his crotch was Bogut who raised his hands as if surrendering!

"Forcibly turning around and dunking, my God, during the first period of the game, I advise everyone to stay away from Ann! Now this energetic guy can hit any ball!" This kind of domineering The style of play was O'Neill's patent back then. As everyone knows, now, it has been successfully reproduced by a yellow-skinned guy.

Bogut could only sigh on his own. He tried his best to defend, but he couldn't help it. He couldn't resist the force of An Jie's attack.

Anjie's almost humiliating dunk made the team and fans feel confident. The on-site photographers turned their cameras on Cole again. Still, the guy was chewing gum and looking relaxed like nothing happened.

Cole is not pretending to be calm, you have the big killer Anjie, and I also have my own deadly weapon.

The Warriors organized the offense again, and Curry just dribbled the ball across half court before passing the ball. But after Curry passed the ball, he did not slacken his running. He began to cross the gap between the crowd. After there was no pressure to control the ball, Curry ran even faster.

Lillard began to feel that it was a bit difficult to keep up with Curry. The No. 30 in front of him was very skilled in running in a narrow space. He was like a shadow, passing through one person after another.

In the end, Lillard was blocked by Draymond Green. Curry circled around and went outside the three-point line again.

The ball arrives, and Klay Thompson's pass is very timely. Seeing that Curry was about to shoot, Anjie immediately dropped Bogut and rushed towards Curry.

"Ann's defense was very quick, and this is likely to be another big risk!" Kenny Smith became nervous. What will be the result of the second confrontation between Anjie and Curry?

Curry naturally knows how terrifying Anjie's defensive range is. In order to avoid Anjie's block, Curry must first increase the arc of the basketball, and second, he must shoot quickly.

As a result, the fans saw Curry make a "casual" shot, and the basketball flew towards the basket in an extremely abnormal arc.

Everyone felt that Curry's offense failed. How could this kind of ball be shot? Under An Jie's interference, few people could hit a three-pointer!

However, the crisp sound of friction between the basketball and the Nets appeared in the ears of the fans. The basketball not only entered, but also a hollow ball!

"Oh my god! Stephen Curry hit a three-pointer! This kind of casual shot meets an extremely oppressive defense, and Curry can still make the ball! This guy's basketball is as accurate as a cruise missile! "

"Fuck, this is too accurate!" An Jie turned his head to look, only to find the basket net covered with white flowers. Curry's calm expression when facing his own defense also left a deep impression on Anjie.

In this era when the entire league is afraid of An Jie, Steve Curry is not afraid of him!

Curry spat out his braces and bit his mouth, raising his hands in a "three" gesture.

Facing An Jie's defense so calmly, this No. 30 guard is really not easy!

Anjie and Curry showed their talents, and the game was very anxious from the beginning. This Western Conference battle is destined not to disappoint the fans.