The Way of the Center

When Anjie walked out of the player tunnel and stepped into the court, he happened to see the Spurs players coming out at the same time.

The Spurs player channel is across from the Trail Blazers, and the guy Aldridge craned his neck and looked in the crowd. When he saw Anjie and Lillard, the low-key silent guy suddenly laughed.

"You two brats! Bring a bunch of brothers to prepare to take the victory!?" Aldridge opened his arms to greet him, and hugged Lillard and Anjie forcefully.

"You guy, how could you lose to the Warriors like that last season? Today, I'm here to teach you how to win." An Jie patted Aldridge on the back, and this guy walked with him. At the peak of his time, he was one of An Jie's best friends.

Although the words were cruel, Anjie was only happy to see Aldridge again.

"Stop talking big buddy, Leonard won't give up victory." Aldridge said, looking at Kawhi Leonard who was warming up silently. When he was still in the Trail Blazers, Aldridge didn't think this taciturn guy would become the future of the Spurs. But his growth has exceeded everyone's expectations. Today, Leonard is also one of the league's first-tier superstars. If he weren't injured by Pachulia last season, the Warriors might not be able to advance.

"What about you? Would you be willing to give up victory?" An Jie stared at Aldridge with interest.

"Me? I will kick your ass, Ann!"

"Hahahahaha!" The three old friends laughed in the middle circle. Although they are laughing happily now, the fans all know. After the game starts later, these three very good buddies, but none of them are soft.

The NBA is a professional league, and all three of them are professional players. Sometimes, professional players and professional killers are alike, because when they are at work, even if they meet their best friends or even mentors, they must kill them!

After a few more conversations, the three returned to their own warm-up half. The moment they turned around, the smiles on the faces of these three guys disappeared instantly.

The warm time of reminiscence is over, and there will only be fierce and cruel battles on this basketball court!

The finale of the new season opener, no matter which side it is, do not want to lose. What's more, this game was still played in San Antonio. Aldridge definitely doesn't want to lose at home, even if he knows how terrifying Anjie's strength is.

Warm-up, playing the national anthem, player introduction ceremony... After a set of procedures, the time has come to nine o'clock in the evening. After waiting for so long, An Jie was finally able to stand in the middle circle. The battle he longed for had finally arrived!

Because the Spurs former center Dwyane Dedmond chose to jump out of his contract this summer and joined the Hawks. Therefore, Paul Gasol, who had just renewed his contract with the Spurs, had to top the starting position at No. 5.

Gasol is indeed a very good player, he is also one of the legends of Spanish basketball. But when the Spaniard, who had already become famous, stood in front of An Jie, he was still a little nervous.

Pau Gasol, who is 37 years old, knows that when he faces Anjie later, he will definitely have a very difficult life. Not to mention the 37-year-old Gasol, no insider in this league can easily face Anjie.

In the early days of Anjie's career, there was another Craig Smith who could always restrain Anjie by mistake. But with Anjie's continuous growth, progress and finalization, this alliance can no longer find an inside line that Anjie can fight.

Thinking that An Jie might be tortured in various ways later, Pau Gasol couldn't help swallowing. So that when the referee threw the ball into the air, Gasol had not had time to react.

"Paul seems to be a little inattentive, the ball is already in Anjie's hands, and the Spanish talent is starting to take off. If Gasol wants to show off today, he must be vigilant!"

Anjie easily slapped the ball into Lillard's hands, and Lillard gesticulated and advanced slowly.

Although the Trail Blazers now have a group of players who can run and jump, Ricard still insists on slow pace and positional warfare. He has not forgotten who the core of this team is, he has not forgotten that his team is playing around the center!

Lillard stopped two steps beyond the three-point line. Paul George and Iguodala quickly started to move. Leonard had to be vigilant. After all, Paul is in the Trail Blazers. George is also a top scorer!

Leonard and Danny Green bite George and Iguodala, respectively. As far as the current situation is concerned, George and Iguodala have no chance of connecting the ball!

But George and Iguodala's running position was just a check. They successfully brought the Spurs defense to the flank, but the door opened in the middle!

Lillard did not choose to break by himself, but to pass directly. The basketball went straight to the inside through the empty center.

Anjie leaned on Paul Gasol to receive the basketball. Gasol's heart was beating wildly. He didn't know how Anjie would attack later, because this offensive kaleidoscope could almost anything. Facing the unknown is often the most terrifying thing on the basketball court!

An Jie winked at Morris, Morris understood, staying away from the basket, ready to hang Aldridge away, giving An Jie a chance to make a singles.

Aldridge hesitated for a while and decided to continue defending the basket! He would rather let Morris shoot, but also double-team with Gasol!

This is the predicament of Anjie on the offensive end after Aldridge left Anjie. Morris is indeed strong, but on the offensive end, he can't give Anjie much support. People can let him empty and double-team An Jie wholeheartedly.

Think about it before, if someone dared to release Aldridge like this, then the Blazers offense may have ended.

In the face of double-teaming, An Jie is in danger. What kind of double team An Jie has not encountered in the Alliance for so many years? As a top insider in the league, breaking double-teams is the most basic skill!

Aldridge and Gasol forced An Jie to death, and now there is very little room for An Jie to pass the ball.

But it was in this small space that An Jie found Lillard from among the people.

Lillard didn't stop after receiving the basketball, but immediately threw the basketball out again.

"Huh?" Watching the basketball flying towards the top of his head, Aldridge couldn't help turning his head and looking back.

At this time, the strong Andrew Morris had already taken off against Aldridge aggressively! His goal is naturally the basketball thrown by Lillard!

"Damn it!" Aldridge wanted to stop Morris, but before he could take off, Morris's strong body pressed up.

Aldridge can only raise his arms now, but can't do anything. Morris received the basketball as he wished, and smashed the ball into the basket through Aldridge!

"Boom!" The basketball hoop made a huge noise, and there were waves of shouts in the commentary area. There was no sound in the ATT center, and Morris had just dunked in the air relay, causing everyone to fall through their glasses!

"You gave him too much room to sprint, you can't let this kind of guy rush up, no!" Popovich began to roar at Aldridge from the sidelines, and Aldridge was unwilling to pick up the basketball on the ground. He didn't expect that the last to end the offense was Andrew Morris, who seemed the least threatening.

Where's Anjie? This guy smiled triumphantly. He knew that Morris's strength has always been underestimated. Although his technical stuff is rougher, Morris's physical fitness and athletic ability and desire for basketball are definitely the top players in the league.

20 million in 2 years, if it weren't for Anjie, Morris would have to double his salary everywhere!

"Good job buddy, blow up, your mother blew up the whole game!" An Jie slapped Morris hard, at this moment, he seemed to be back ten years ago. At that time, they were still called the Three Whirlwind Swordsmen...

After being scored by Morris, Aldridge no longer dared to double-team An Jie unscrupulously. Although Morris can't shoot, he can still score by other than shooting.

In order to prevent Morris from rushing, Aldridge had to keep a distance from him. However, such a distance would not allow Aldridge to take care of An Jie at the same time.

So, the moment that Pau Gasol feared the most came. An Jie played back singles under the basket twice in a row, both with ease.

He first used a hook to hit Gasol to regret, and then used a strong dunk after turning around to beat the Spanish tower very helplessly.

In the end, Aldridge decided to double-team against An Jie! He didn't want to believe that Morris would succeed in every relay.

After the Spurs did this, they obviously received some results. Lillard made a mistake in order to throw an air relay pass to Morris. And Morris also found that he couldn't find enough space to sprint right now. The first goal was just scored, and there was indeed some luck in it.

The Spurs successfully defended the Trail Blazers for two rounds, and Aldridge and Leonard each used a central shot to close the point difference.

Just when the Spurs outside the ATT Center fans were about to control the rhythm of the game, the situation on the field changed again!

After Leonard made another two-pointer, Lillard's gestures when he held the ball seemed a little different from before.

An Jie looked at Lillard who was in charge of the offense~www.NovelMTL.com~ He immediately ran out of the three-second zone, instead of waiting for the ball inside as before.

Just when people thought that An Jie wanted to take the three-point line to catch the ball, he suddenly covered his crotch with his hands and stood beside Leonard.

At this moment, Paul George suddenly started! He got rid of Leonard through the pick-and-roll and went outside the three-point line. Lillard started to pass the ball in time, and Leonard quickly got rid of the entanglement with Anjie.

George took the ball and shot, and Leonard desperately blocked it. If Matthews is disturbed in this way, maybe Anjie should consider fighting for offensive rebounds. But now, the person who shoots is called Paul George!

The basketball crossed a very high arc and flew over everyone's heads. After that, it went straight through the net and hit a three-pointer!

"Nice cooperation, beautiful final blow! Lillard, Anjie and George have a perfect cooperation. My goodness, if you don't say it, I would definitely think they have already cooperated on the same team. several years!"

George raised his arms and made a three-point gesture. An Jie retired and applauded George. The offensive deadlock was so easily broken by Paul George.

Aldridge picked up the basketball from the ground again, and he looked at the five guys waiting across from him.

Lillard, George, Iguodala, Morris, and Anjie...

Such a lineup is indeed too strong. Just watching Anjie die is probably not enough.

This Trail Blazers team has been completely different from the past two years. Every point on the field is very threatening. It can be said that their current lineup is armed to the teeth!

Aldridge couldn't help but narrowed his mouth. To win, I am afraid it is more difficult than he thought...