The Moda Center was full with 20,509 spectators tonight, and the fans were very enthusiastic.
Although the Trail Blazers are not favorites to win the championship, it will not be easy for this lineup to make the playoffs this year.
The team even lost its top star Roy, and Oden still has no hope of coming back. The team is not only a mess, it is also devastated.
But the enthusiasm of Portland fans never faded, and the slogan of Rip-City resounded throughout the audience.
I have to say that the Trail Blazers' players' health work is not very good, but the fans' work is quite good.
Min Congda feels very bad about such a good atmosphere for watching the game. The team has no hope that you will still come to watch the game?
Or are you here to see Stephen Curry?
Curry is now the Clippers' most popular star.
Taking a look at the audience, apart from those wearing Trail Blazers jerseys, a few people wearing Clippers jerseys are all No. 30.
Curry does have a lot of influence among the new generation of players, and reaching the Western Conference Finals last season further increased his popularity.
During the offseason, Kanye West believed that a "Curry-specific" Clippers jersey should be customized for the Clippers.
His idea is to give each superstar a customized jersey with their unique style in the future.
This jersey is currently being designed and developed and will be launched in the middle of the season. Let’s see how the market reacts.
Halfway through the first quarter today, Curry completely controlled the situation on the court. He has become more mature and his shooting skills have become more refined.
Without Andre Miller chasing after him, it becomes very difficult for the Trail Blazers to guard Curry.
However, during the timeout, Min Congda squatted in front of the players, pointed at Curry, and said: "Stephen, please rest, stop playing, sit down and rest for me."
Curry was drinking water, thinking about his performance on the court just now, and what needs to be improved.
Smart actually replaced him? What is this operation?
Halfway through the first quarter, Curry was in hot form, but he was asked to take a rest?
Curry was puzzled, and assistant coaches such as Kerr and Kim Hughes were puzzled.
Even Fisher, who replaced Curry, was puzzled.
Curry is in such good shape, why did he let me play? I'm not Curry, I'm not at his level.
The fans at the scene were confused again.
I was stunned twice in a row after half the game. This game was worth watching.
Curry is playing so well. Clippers coach, do you feel sorry for the Blazers, so you let him rest?
Don't tell me, Min Congda really feels sorry for the Blazers. With Curry playing like this, he still didn't defeat the Blazers in one quarter?
However, Trail Blazers coach McMillan was also confused. He called a timeout just to arrange defense against Curry.
He asked Gerald Wallace to increase his defense against Curry and make up for the two bottom-side loopholes.
It's really hard for Felton to defend Curry, so it's time to let Matthews face Curry and let Felton defend Harden.
At the end of the timeout, where is Curry? Why did you just go down? Was my call for a pause in vain?
McMillan stood on the sidelines with his arms crossed, looking dull and dull.
I paused and called Loneliness. What's going on with your Clippers?
Curry was full of doubts, but of course he did not disobey Min Congda's instructions and obediently put on his sportswear and sat off the court.
But he still couldn't help but ask Min Congda: "Smart, did I play poorly? Why did you replace me so quickly?"
When others call Min Congda, they always call him "Mr. Smart", but Curry always calls him by his first name.
The two have an excellent personal relationship, and Curry is straightforward about any problems he may have.
Min Congda patted Curry on the shoulder and said, "No, you played very well and your touch is excellent."
Curic said: "Then why do you have to replace me? If I feel good, I should be allowed to play more."
Min Congda thought to himself, it’s just because you feel good that I can’t let you hit me!
But he definitely couldn't say that. He thought for a while and explained: "Stephen, you felt very good at the beginning tonight. But have you ever thought about how the game goes when you feel bad and are in bad form? ?Can you guarantee that you will feel hot in every game?"
Curry thought for a while and shook his head. In an offense that focuses on shooting, it is normal for the hand to feel up and down.
Generally speaking, Curry's opening touch is the barometer of this game.
If he feels good in the beginning, he will feel good in this game.
Once the start is not smooth, you may have to find your touch throughout the game, and your game will be very bad.
Min Congda continued: "So, you have to learn how to help the team when you feel bad. I am replacing you to let you cool down and think about this problem."
Curry nodded, remembering last season's Western Conference Finals.
The Mavericks' Barea, Kidd, Stevenson, and Terry started a wheel battle against Curry.
Different defenders have different defensive styles. At the same time, there is Tyson Chandler in the inside and Shawn Marion in the middle.
Curry encountered a lot of trouble when attacking with the ball, layer upon layer of defense, and chasing and blocking defense.
Who did the Clippers rely on to win those two games? It relies on Baron Davis, who presses in like a ground cannon, causing damage and scoring tough points.
But Curry is still slightly thin and has a touch-heavy ball-holding style, which makes his performance not very good.
Therefore, there are many rumors about Curry during the offseason.
This includes sending Curry to the Hornets in exchange for news about Paul.
But it was Baron Davis who was ultimately sent away, not Curry.
Curry thought to himself that Smart must be trying to straighten himself out and take on more responsibilities.
But it can no longer be like the Western Conference Finals, where points cannot be scored at critical moments and it is difficult to score with poor touch.
"Smart is really thoughtful, but I have been strengthening my ability to resist interference in shooting during the offseason... Don't worry, even if you leave me on the bench for a while, I can still score points and solve the problem!"
On the court, after Fisher came on the court, the Clippers completely changed their offensive routine.
Starting to make a fuss around the two players inside, Fisher's space-opening ability and the ability to pass inside and outside honed in the triangle offensive system fit perfectly with Randolph and Gasol. 33
The Blazers' Inside-out made the Blazers lose their temper.
Randolph and Gasol scored consecutive status goals.
He also passed the ball to Ricky Davis in the bottom corner. Davis caught the ball and hit a three-pointer!
33:20, the first quarter is not over yet, the Clippers lead by 13 points.
The offensive efficiency was extremely high, and at the same time, under Min Congda's "scolding" on defense, everyone went all out.
This point difference, this offense, this defense made the Trail Blazers fans feel cold and burned their butts when they saw Min Congda!
"What's going on? What's going on? Damn, why are these Trail Blazers so careless? I've already replaced Curry...You guys, replace me with another one, then another one!"
Min Congda was anxious. He couldn't tell the players, "Don't play hard, or you'll lose."
He can only replace others.
"Who is that! Young man No. 22, what is your name?"
Everyone on the Clippers bench looked at Jimmy Butler, who wore No. 22.
Butler was stunned and said: "Uh...my name is Jimmy Butler."
"Yes, Jimmy Butler, it's just you, get ready, the dead ball will come on later, replace Ricky!"
Butler immediately stood up, took off his sportswear, and ran to the sideline to warm up. He didn't expect that his first NBA appearance would be so early.
What’s more, I didn’t expect that my head coach was not familiar with the players!
Some people died, but not completely...
