When the Spurs and the Trail Blazers, the two best teams this year, finally met, people discovered that in addition to Angel and his Trail Blazers, this year's San Antonio Spurs are also very, very powerful.

Maybe the Spurs were a little uncomfortable at the beginning of the playoffs. But when they were forced into a tiebreak by the Grizzlies in the first round, the energy of this Spurs was truly bursting out. It can be said that if the Spurs can play like this now, they have to thank the Grizzlies for it. If the Grizzlies hadn't forced the Spurs to die so much as soon as they came out, the Spurs might have woken up later.

There is a set of data that is particularly terrifying. The Spurs are averaging 52.8% shooting percentage, 46.6% three-point shooting percentage, average 11 three-pointers, average 105.6 points per game, and can contribute 25.4 offenses per game.

It is really not easy to play such perfect numbers in the playoffs. What's more, the Thunder's defense is not bad at all.

Popovich is indeed very good. If the Trail Blazers had not won 72 wins this year, Ricard might not have had the chance to compete with Popovich for the best coach. This white-haired old man made the Spurs' offense smoothly, and people were even talking about it. I'm afraid the Trail Blazers would not be able to beat such a Spurs.

When a half-baked coach like McHale believes in eight-player rotation to ensure combat effectiveness, Popovich rarely plays a 13-player rotation in the playoffs! Everyone on the Spurs have his role, and Popovich will never let anyone without such a person play.

Even Ricard could not do this. 10 people rotated, which is the rotation method that Ricard was best at. But Ricard never thought about the rotation of 13 people rotated.

From this point alone, we can also see how huge the gap between the Spurs and Popovich and others is. As Duncan said in a text message to Anger, this year, the Spurs may be more difficult than last season!

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Catherine discovered that even though Angel stays at home and doesn't practice more these days, he always watches basketball-related things. Moreover, he will always only watch videos of one team's game, which is the San Antonio Spurs game.

Knowing yourself and your enemy will never be defeated in a hundred battles. As a Chinese, An Jie knows the truth behind this.

"Didn't you beat the Spurs last year? The Spurs and your lineup have not changed much. Look at you, is it necessary to be so nervous? Besides, you met the Spurs three times during the regular season this season, and didn't you win two of them?" Catherine hugged Anjie on the sofa from behind, and Anjie came back to his senses from the game video. When he looked at the time, it was almost ten o'clock in the evening. It turned out that he had been sitting here watching the video for about three hours.

Anjie stroked Catherine's hand and put it to his mouth for a slight moment. "Basketball games are changing all the time. Beating them last year does not mean that we will definitely win again this year."

"Hehe, you're MVP, and there are still games that MVP can't win." Katherine sat on Anjie's lap mischievously.

"Duncan and Parker, they are also MVPs..." Anger looked at the night sky outside the floor-to-ceiling window. Tonight, perhaps the last peaceful night in Portland.

When Angel and Catherine fell asleep peacefully, the espn special program on the East-West Finals finally began.

This time, ESPN invited Jeff Van Gundy, a very popular newcomer. With the professional and passionate Mike Brynn, the ratings of this episode will definitely be very gratifying.

This is true. Most basketball fans in the United States are watching this show at this moment. Today, the just-concluded Eastern Conference Finals have already aroused the appetite of fans. Tomorrow's Western Conference Finals will be so exciting, and fans can't wait to experience it in advance from tonight's program.

"Tomorrow, the Western Conference Finals between the Trail Blazers and the Spurs will start. I think this time, the Trail Blazers finally met a decent opponent." As soon as Mike Brin finished speaking, the live director pointed the camera at Van Gundy.

"I really hope that the league can cancel the east and west parts of the playoffs. Now every team has chartered flights, and it is no problem to participate in the playoffs across the east and west. Tomorrow's game should be enjoyed on the stage of the finals!" Van Gundy briefly explained the excitement of tomorrow's game in just one sentence. A Western Conference Final that is comparable to the finals, Van Gundy is not an exaggeration.

"The Spurs are indeed very strong, but the Trail Blazers have lost ten games since the end of October last year to mid-May for so long. You have to know that Jeff is a very terrible result. The Trail Blazers not only have a record of 72 wins, but they have already won eight consecutive victories in the playoffs! Even so, do you think the Spurs, who have been bumping in the playoffs, can pose a threat to the Trail Blazers?" Mike Brin has witnessed the Trail Blazers doing too many impossible this season. He doesn't believe that the San Antonio Spurs can be compared with this miraculous team.

"This Spurs has become different since the first round of the playoffs. They are more united. In addition to their excellent defense as always, the Spurs' offense is also very smooth. Indeed, from personal data, Duncan is indeed not as good as An. But overall, this Spurs is fully capable of wrestling the arm of the Trail Blazers. The key to the Trail Blazers' defense will no longer be at the basket, but outside the three-point line." Van Gundy's words were not alarmist. He has carefully studied the tactics of the Spurs and the Trail Blazers. He averaged 11 three-pointers with a shooting percentage of 46%. This thing is something that the seemingly versatile Trail Blazers do not have.

Espn's program is still in full swing, and the players who are about to participate in tomorrow's battle will all take a break early to regain their energy.

Two teams that come for the championship, two leaders who respect each other and are enemies. Tomorrow's Western Conference semi-finals are destined to allow fans to see a duel like Mars hitting the earth.

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"Stop him, stop him, stop him!" Ricard yelled at the sidelines with his throat. This was the first time since he was discharged from the hospital, Ricard yelled so hard.

Ricard's target is Danny Green, who is now actively running, this young three-pointer has a burst of touch today. He has made four moves outside the three-point line, but he has hit three of them!

What is the concept of three three-pointers? Three three-pointers can increase the Spurs' full nine points on their scoring list! Nine points are difficult to fill for a game of this level. At this time, the Trail Blazers were indeed in a passive position. The Spurs actually got a 5-point lead in Moda Center, which belongs to Anjie. What's more, there are only 2 minutes left before the end of the game!

The fans of the Trail Blazers yelled with Ricard in the stands. Who would have thought that the first game of the Western Conference Finals would be like this. Popovich actually led the Spurs and completely controlled the situation.

Ricard had to admire the Spurs' skillfulness in controlling rhythm and was used to playing against teams like the Rockets that rely on random battles and singles to win. Suddenly, when they encountered a disciplined team, the Trail Blazers were really uncomfortable.

Even though all the fans and Ricard shouted in disbelief, Danny Green, who received the pass from Parker, took action decisively.

This time, Iguodala wisely bypassed Split's unball pick-and-roll and bit behind Green.

But Danny Green, who had already shot confidence, did not stop, and he almost shot against Iguodala's defensive shot.

"Fuck!" Popovich cursed angrily. Danny Green's decision to take action was unacceptable to Popovich.

However, Green, who was in a hot touch, threw the ball into it. Ricard was so angry that he pulled off his tie. This kind of ball was always the most morale-damaging.

"Next time you want to shoot like this, just come down and do it!" Although Green scored the goal, he still couldn't escape the fate of being scolded by Popovich.

Don't besides, Popovich will hit the confidence of the players. In fact, many examples of being turned over are caused by excessive confidence in the leading side. Green is lucky this time. Can he guarantee that he can score goals against defense every time?

The Trail Blazers immediately launched a counterattack, but the immature Lillard could not even find the space for passing the ball under the Spurs' systematic defense.

The team's offense once stagnated, and in the end, Lillard handed the ball to Iguodala, who had more experience, and the deadlock was finally resolved.

Iguodala broke through and passed the ball, and Anjie, who received the ball from the middle distance, drifted past Split and headed straight for the basket.

Duncan did not make up for the defense with all his might, because losing Aldridge would be more than worth the loss. Popovich's strategy is very clear, let you score Angel, but only let you score Angel!

Anjie slammed with one hand, and the Trail Blazers recovered two points. But just a few dozen seconds later, Tony Parker used a throw to fight back.

This is the epitome of this game. Angel can score, but the Spurs always take the lead first

The game situation continued to be stalemate until the last second. An Jie worked very hard and contributed his greatest strength on both offense and defense. An Jie got a game-high 32 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. The best individual today will undoubtedly be An Jie. But the best team today is the San Antonio Spurs!

109 to 105, the points are almost the same, but even if the Spurs are only one point ahead, they are still winners!

The entire Moda Center fell into silence. How long has it been since I lost? Fans even forgot what to react when losing.

"The Trail Blazers' eight-game winning streak in the playoffs ends here! This is the Western Conference Finals, and the Trail Blazers should perform better!" Jeff Van Gundy's prediction became a reality, and the San Antonio Spurs did cause trouble for the defending champion.

Compared with the Trail Blazers who easily passed the grade in the first two rounds, the Spurs, who met the Grizzlies and Thunder, who advanced to the top, had an advantage.

The Spurs have become accustomed to the rhythm of high-intensity combat, and the Trail Blazers thought that every opponent was so easy to deal with.

The total score of the Western Conference semifinals became 1-0, but this time, the Trail Blazers became the lagging side.

Anjie stared at the scores on the big screen in the live amid the celebration of the Spurs players. This year, Duncan did not joke with himself!

A strong opponent has appeared, and the Trail Blazers have encountered the biggest crisis this season. Who will win Anjie and Duncan, the Trail Blazers and the Spurs?
Chapter completed!