I was discussing how to deal with the Timberwolves, thinking that it would be great if the Spurs lost to the Pistons the day after tomorrow, and it wouldn't matter if they lost the day after tomorrow...

As a result, the Timberwolves and Spurs both lost!

The Trail Blazers secured second place in the Western Conference at the halfway point one game ahead of schedule!

After listening to the discussion among his teammates, Liu Xiu said: "I really want to enjoy the feeling of fighting with them until the last moment, but it's such a pity. Okay, let's just accept this fact helplessly."

"..."

The teammates were collectively speechless. Although they didn't know the meaning of being obedient when you get an advantage, they felt the meaning.

Of course I accept it!

Although everyone is a strong fighter with endless fighting spirit, they are never afraid of life and death on the court, just to fight for breath and face... but it is better to have less trouble than more troubles.

Little Flying Squirrel has a question: "Warden, should we go and congratulate the head coach for being elected as the All-Star coach?"

Only then did the teammates think of this problem. What should they do? Everyone focused on Liu Xiu.

This is called status.

Liu Xiu thought for a while and shook his head: "Forget it, we are not here to hear his praise. What we enjoy is the process, which deeply hides our merit and fame."

"Hiding your credit and reputation where others don't know? Cool!" Tianzun's eyes lit up!

The warden has said so, so let's put this matter aside for now.

They have the same idea as Tianzun - it's cool to do this!

On the other side, the head coach's office.

The coaching staff is also discussing this matter.

Kevin Pritchar said: "Maurice, I didn't expect these boys to actually reach second place. It's incredible."

"Yeah, actually after we beat the Jazz today, I was a little afraid that we would lose to the Timberwolves the day after tomorrow, so I was very nervous..." Maurice Cheeks said with a wry smile.

It's not the same coach as usual, but Kevin Plitchar understands.

There are only two All-Star coaches every year, and this position is usually held by a few coaches, who take turns taking charge. Most of the head coaches have nothing to do with that position.

Coaches of teams like them who are not at the top level will not think about this at all.

The media and fans don't care that much about this position.

But this position is really right in front of me, so of course I want to win it!

Kevin Pritchar asked: "Those boys haven't left yet, why don't you go and thank them? They have worked really hard during this time."

Maurice Cheeks shook his head: "No need, given their character, they don't like that kind of pretentious scene."

…

The two No. 21s had such a tacit understanding of losing consecutive games, and at the same time lost the opportunity to be second in the Western Conference at the halfway point. The Western Conference All-Star head coach was determined.

The head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars has long been confirmed. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle has already locked in the head coach of the Eastern Conference All-Stars before the game in January has been played.

The All-Star head coach confirmed that there was news coverage on the night of the 6th, but no one paid attention.

The two things that continue to be hot are 'Warden dunking a shark' and 'Warden running and vomiting KB8'.

As for the league, they are working hard to create the topic of the All-Star Weekend and doing various things to warm up.

The result was less significant than Liu Xiu's dunk and Kobe Bryant's vomiting due to exhaustion.

In fact, Liu Xiu took advantage of the OK group.

"Dunk, start with the OK combination of dunks"

If you change the target of the dunk, you may score the top five goals of the day at most, and then there will be no more.

Beat the OK combination?

OK! Liu Xiu has attracted a wave of fans among non-Lakers fans.

On February 8th, the Trail Blazers, who were relaxed and preparing for the game, ushered in the last game of the first half of the season at home.

It's very satisfying to work hard for a goal at the last moment, and a game will determine whether you can achieve the goal.

But there is no extra pressure, and it is also very enjoyable to go to the court to play games happily and enjoy the purest form of basketball.

At 7:40 pm, the Timberwolves and Trail Blazers entered the Rose Garden Arena one after another.

After Liu Xiu led his teammates out of the tunnel, the lights came on.

When he came to the bench and saw the coach, Liu Xiu said in surprise: "Coach, you have shaved!"

"I even got a haircut!"

"You also got a new suit? This...was customized at my house? It cost a lot of money, right?"

Liu Xiu walked around Morris Cheeks and looked at him, marveling.

Teammates also noticed the difference in Maurice Cheeks. His hair seemed to be done during the warm-up and his beard was shaved, but he actually changed into the same suit as the "Rose Bay Seven"!

As the saying goes, a man relies on his clothes and a horse relies on his saddle.

Only then did the team members discover that their coach could also dress up like a human being.

"Yes, your custom-made clothes are too expensive. There are still many people custom-making, but the production capacity cannot keep up. If I were not your head coach, I would have to wait until the second half of the year."

After Maurice Cheeks complained, he motioned to the players to look at the other side: "Look, I'm not that bad compared to that guy who loves to show off!"

Next to the visiting team's bench, stood an elegant middle-aged man.

Custom-made suit, carefully ironed, handkerchief on the collar, exquisite brooch, hair style is also meticulous.

There was no expression on his face, but looking at him, I felt that he was very fierce, as if he was just trying to instruct people to do bad things when he opened his mouth.

In a movie, he would definitely be the type to play a BOSS.

After the South Coast Oilers relinquished their coaching position to a student, the league's only head coach with godfather qualities was Flip Saunders.

The players looked at the opponent, then at their coach, and all praised their coach.

It's not just a matter of one or two days that your head coach is not serious.

Maurice Cheeks was very satisfied and his vanity was greatly satisfied...except for a certain rookie!

"Warden, what do you think?"

Morris-Cheeks asked a question by name.

Liu Xiu looked at the opposite coach again, and then at his own coach.

The kind of temperament that comes from the bones, and the hard and concave shape, it is no better than nothing. Comparing it... "Coach, you are more like an outstanding NBA head coach than the opposite coach."

"What I want you to praise is your appearance and temperament! Who looks more handsome, me or him?"

"Coach, are you so superficial?"

"..."

Maurice Cheeks is so angry!

This brat is telling the truth again!

Can't you pick up something nice to say at this time?

Okay, this guy has picked up some nice things to say.

sad……

Well, he just wanted to compete with Flip Saunders on a whim.

Maurice Cheeks saw a not-so-hot news a few days ago - Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders has a gangster godfather temperament and is very suitable for controlling the prison team.

So he changed his look on a whim...

…

After Liu Xiu successfully cured his coach, he happily discussed the details of the opening game with his teammates.

At 7:58 in the evening, the two teams started playing.

The Trail Blazers' starting lineup remained unchanged, and the Timberwolves sent out Cassell, Trenton Hassell, Sprewell, Garnett, and Earvin Johnson.

Tianzun and Wolf King came to the middle circle and yelled at each other if they disagreed.

The top talents in the same class and at the same position have never been able to deal with them since entering the NBA, and they are becoming increasingly difficult to deal with.

At 8 p.m., the Trail Blazers' home game against the Timberwolves begins.

The Wolf King beat Tianzun to win the jump ball, and the Timberwolves attacked first!

Coming up, Sprewell missed two points in a single.

Garnett interfered with Tianzun's quick move, preventing Ruben Patterson and Tianzun from promoting a counterattack.

Usually, Garnett looks down on Olowokandi, the former top pick, and curses him many times.

But during the time when Sugarman was injured, he discovered the importance of this teammate again.

The last time he played against the Lakers, Olowokandi scored 8 points in a row against O'Neal in the opening game. He exchanged blows with O'Neal and withstood O'Neal's early attack, laying the foundation for the Timberwolves' final victory.

Although Olowokandi only had 8 points and 3 rebounds that night.

Looking back and falling into a positional battle, Randolph beat Earvin Johnson in the low post and succeeded in a layup.

Earvin Johnson is enough to beat most of his opponents, and it lasts only the first few minutes, but Earvin Johnson cannot handle a ferocious inside lineman like Randolph, and cannot play the role of Olowokandi, who weighs 123 kilograms.

, unable to create a defensive opportunity for Garnett.

We just played the Jazz the day before yesterday, and the Trail Blazers' current defensive state is still there.

It can be said that the Blazers played the Jazz and wanted to strengthen their defense, which seemed nonsense, just to prepare for tonight's game.

In the opening stage, the Timberwolves' offensive firepower started slowly, and they only scored 5 points in the first 6 minutes of the quarter!

Although they scored 12-11 in the second half of the first quarter, due to the 5-13 score in the first half of the first quarter, after the first quarter, the Timberwolves still trailed the Trail Blazers by 7 points, 17-24!

During the break, the Trail Blazers made adjustments - strengthening their outside shooting!
To be continued...