During the pre-match warm-up period, there was no communication between the players of the two teams. Under the exaggeration of the media, the fierce, exciting and tense atmosphere almost spilled out of the screen.
On the bench, Coach Terry shouted passionately: "No matter what our opponents said before the game, please forget it for the time being, because it has little meaning and will also affect the competitive state. Next, everyone must focus on For the upcoming game, don’t be affected by off-field factors, do you understand?”
"Coach, it's clear!" Wang Zelin moved his wrist, and those who didn't know thought he was going to fight.
"..."
Coach Terry rolled his eyes, knowing that these enthusiastic young people didn't listen to his words at all.
Well, actually he didn't think it was realistic, but he still had to mention what should be mentioned.
Coach Terry frowned and said, "Keep calm and don't let what happened last time happen again, okay?"
"certainly!"
…
At this time, in the away locker room, Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro shouted loudly: "Guys, we have lost three games in a row. This game is particularly important. If we lose again, we will be sixth in the Western Conference. "
"So, we have to strive for victory tonight, strive to achieve another good result this season, and break through the fifth ranking in the Western Conference set last season."
Coach Vinny Del Negro, who has always been personable and calm in the eyes of the outside world, is very dissatisfied with the team's recent sluggish performance.
Since experiencing a wave of five consecutive victories, the Clippers only have three games left in January. The momentum shown by the team makes Vinny Del Negro feel that it is very likely to end the January game with a winning streak.
Even if there are strong opponents like the Thunder in the next three games, Vinny Del Negro has no fear.
And reality often gives people a loud slap in the face.
Not only did the Clippers lose to a perennially bad team like the Warriors, they couldn't even beat the Suns, who were rebuilding in their last game.
With this kind of performance, it's hard to believe that this is a team that aims to win the championship.
"Chris, don't be stingy with your strength tonight. Fight with all your might. I hope to see a real captain."
"I understand!" Paul nodded.
…
The two teams started and prepared to enter the court. Players from the Clippers and Trail Blazers met in the tunnel.
Wang Zelin glanced at the last person, Chris Paul.
The Clippers' big man Zelin is no longer in his sights. Only Chris Paul, the current number one point guard, makes him confused.
Before the game, Wang Zelin took a special look at Paul's overall rating, which remained unchanged at 96.
Hate one!
Seeing Wang Zelin staring at him with scrutinizing eyes, Paul would smile. After watching Wang Zelin lead the Blazers out of the tunnel, his face instantly returned to coldness.
The first center of the new generation?
Let me see how much you weigh!
"let's go!"
Paul tilted his head and motioned for everyone to enter.
"Ouch!"
Xiao Qiaodan and others screamed with excitement.
At 7:30, the warm-up ends.
Clippers starting lineup: Chris Paul, Willie Green, Caron Butler, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan.
Trail Blazers starting lineup: Lillard, Matthews, Batum, Aldridge, Wang Zelin.
Both teams have sent out their most commonly used starting lineups in the regular season this season. In comparison, the Trail Blazers are slightly better in terms of height on the court.
Position 1: Lillard is 1.88 meters, Paul is 1.83 meters.
Position 2: Matthews is 1.93 meters, Willie Green is 1.90 meters.
…
Jordan is 2.11 meters and Wang Zelin is 2.16 meters.
After all, basketball is a game of giants. Although many people are unwilling to admit it, this is a fact after all.
"In this game, we played a 32-zone defense and left it to Wang to handle the interior. Nicholas and Damien should pay more attention to Chris Paul's long-range shots and breakthroughs."
Before the game, Coach Terry gave his final instructions.
On the Clippers side, team coach Vinny Del Negro also made the final tactical deployment: "Narrow the circle inside. DeAndre's main defense is. If he can't restrict No. 36 on the opposite side, Blake must be careful. Time to double team!”
"Others quickly take up positions, engage in more physical confrontation, and don't make it too easy for the opponent."
…
At the beginning of the game, Wang Zelin and Jordan jumped the ball.
"Hey, rookie, let's take a good look at your uncle Jordan for a while!"
Since Wang Zelin's performance became more and more outstanding, Jordan was envious and jealous, and he also publicized the incident where Wang Zelin lost to him in the jump ball.
A blue-collar center like Jordan who relies solely on his body to make a living can only find his presence in this aspect.
"Really!"
Wang Zelin chuckled.
I am different from last time.
The referee threw the ball into the air, and Trail Blazers player No. 36 and Clippers player No. 6 jumped up.
"snort!"
Glancing at Wang Zelin who took off at the same time, Jordan smiled disdainfully. He thought about this little bit of jumping...
"Fake Squid!"
With everyone watching, Wang Zelin beat Jordan to win the jump ball.
"King! King! King!"
The Trail Blazers fans at the scene were extremely shocked, but even more so, they were ecstatic.
"Other than Dwight Howard, I've never seen anyone beat DeAndre Jordan on the jump ball."
"It seems that the NBA jump ball world is about to add a new star!"
The game between the Trail Blazers and the Clippers is a battle of focus, and the familiar ace commentator is already in place.
No, Barkley and Kenny Smith directly expressed what most people were thinking.
"Quick attack!"
Lillard shouted loudly, received the ball and quickly rushed forward.
"So fast!"
"Isn't this speed almost catching up with the Thunder's No. 0?"
"Who knows!"
"I do think that if there is a chance, we can let them compete on the 100-meter track."
"..."
In the press box, many reporters exclaimed.
When it comes to opening fast breaks, fans all over the world don’t know that the Clippers have the best fast breaks.
But now, the Clippers have a rare opportunity to feel what it feels like to have the same dose applied to themselves?
Paul, who is known as the "steady god", did not expect that Jordan would lose to Wang Zelin in the rope skipping session and be forcibly run over by Lillard's sudden explosive power.
After Wang Zelin landed, he threw away Jordan beside him and ran towards the front court.
The entire Clippers' defensive system was completely caught off guard because of Wang Zelin's jump ball victory!
"This picture is so beautiful, it belongs to the Blazers' fast break performance!"
"Who will end this goal?"
"let us wait and see!"
Barkley in the courtside commentary box jumped up excitedly, and the commentary was sprayed out like a machine gun.
Paul gritted his teeth and chased after Lillard, who kept rushing towards the penalty area.
I was careless just now, but as a first-defense player, Paul did not allow himself to give up defense.
A red lightning streaked across the sky!
Paul, who is running without the ball, is getting closer and closer to Lillard, who is running with the ball.
but!
Lillard jumped up high and slammed the basketball onto the backboard. Paul's heart suddenly trembled!
Without even looking back, Paul could guess what was happening behind him.
It’s over!
Wang Zelin crossed the paint area with one step, stepped on the reasonable collision area with the second step, jumped up suddenly, caught the rebounded basketball, and dunked with one hand!
The Trail Blazers scored the first attack.
Paul's reaction under the basket was half a beat too slow and he couldn't dodge...
"Bang!"
Paul was knocked directly to the ground.
"Whoa oh oh!"
The cheers of the Portland fans, who were not too concerned about the excitement, resounded throughout the arena.
"A top five shot directed by Wang! This is a perfect top five shot!"
The Trail Blazers' live DJ roared loudly.
