Chapter Five Hundred and Twenty Eight: Historical Records and Powerful Weapons
69 wins and 13 losses, this is the final record that Angel and the others have achieved this season after the Trail Blazers defeated the Warriors.
Like the record of 27 consecutive wins some time ago, the Trail Blazers' record tied with the second best regular season record in nBa's history.
The Chicago Bulls had achieved this result in the 1996-97 season. The Bulls were in full swing at that time. They only achieved the best 72-win record in history the previous season, and Jordan was also the well-deserved No. 1 player in the league.
Of course, as early as the 71-72 season, the Lakers, who dominated the league, achieved this result through their 33-game winning streak.
Although these two teams that won 69 wins in the regular season were a long time apart, they all had one common feature, that is, they both won the nBa championship of the season.
Now, the Trail Blazers have become the third team in history to win 69 wins in a single season. So can they also achieve the supreme O'Brien Cup like the first two teams?
"It's over, it's over." Looking at David Li struggling desperately but the Warriors still lost the ball, An Jie suddenly felt relieved.
The long regular season finally ended, and he also led the team to the best results in the Western Conference No. 1.
The second in the West this season is Anger's old club, the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their 6o wins and 22 losses are also very good. Unfortunately, in the face of the second best score in the Trail Blazers in history, the Thunder can only become a supporting role.
"You should say that the most intense part is finally about to begin." Ricard embraced his proud disciple. It was really difficult for the Trail Blazers to get to this point this season. The powerful lineup they formed last summer was first questioned by various media. Later, they experienced Anjie's injury, but maybe it was a blessing in disguise. During Anjie's injury, the Trail Blazers became the creator of the second longest winning streak in history. Although Sam Smith, the "smoking stick", caused a little storm, the Trail Blazers and Anjie still held on.
The most regrettable thing is that a month later, the Miami Heat tied this record. The Trail Blazers are no longer the only team to have won 27 consecutive victories.
In any case, the Trail Blazers' regular season was extremely successful. Although the Heat have won 27 consecutive games, their 66 wins this season cannot even squeeze into the top ten in history. However, the Trail Blazers are comparable to the Bulls and the Lakers in the Dynasty.
Therefore, after this game, people did not care about the outcome of the game at all, but focused on the Trail Blazers' record and his lack of playoff expectations.
"I'm certainly happy that we were able to create a series of records, but without a championship, it didn't make any sense. I will do my best to continue fighting in the playoffs." Anjie did not show too much joy when interviewed by reporters.
Although they achieved 27 consecutive victories and even though they achieved the second best record in history, Anjie knew that this cruel and hard season had just entered the most difficult stage.
"Are you so eager for the championship trophy? You should know that this is your fifth season in the nBa league. Even O'Neal and Jordan did not win the championship so early. You have won enough honors this season. Can't you satisfy you even if this is the case?" The reporters did not understand why An Jie, who had already achieved success, had to fight against himself and move towards a more difficult goal. He can now enjoy the worship that came from the audience, but An Jie did not do this, but he instead caused trouble for himself.
"Shaquill is Shaquille, Michael is Michael, and I am Anjie. I don't care about winning the championship for a few years. I only know that I need that thing now." Anjie's answer was very tough, and he also expressed his extreme desire for the championship.
Five seasons, this is almost a quarter of a player's career length. Anjie is in the same mood as he failed last season's playoffs. He can't wait, and he can't wait for another season!
Last summer, Nell Orsey strongly supported Anjie to form a strong lineup according to his needs. Anjie will not let Orsey spend money in vain, nor will he let those who are willing to follow him down.
An Jie hurriedly ended the interview, and the Warriors who lost the game were still very happy about their ability to enter the playoffs. The Trail Blazers players who had just achieved the second best record in history and ranked first in the West returned to their locker room in a low key manner. Those who don’t know thought that the winner of this game was the Warriors.
"Okay guys, everyone has done a good job in a blazing season!" Closed the locker room door, Ricard collapsed his players first.
"We have to be prosperous to the summer, right?" Anjie also began to arouse his teammates' desire to win the championship in advance. Only by focusing on the top and bottom can the Trail Blazers create the West and defeat the three Miami giants who fought to the end in the regular season.
"That's right! The championship!"
"Champion! Champion! Champion! Champion!..." Suddenly, flowers exploded in the Trail Blazers' locker room. Ricard smiled and shook his head. Now Anjie's appeal in the locker room is far beyond his own.
"Okay, don't daydream. Is the championship so easy to win? We have to thank God for being the first in the West and the second best in history! I don't have special requirements for you in the playoffs, just enjoy the game." However, Ricard's reaction was very different from what people imagined.
Just as everyone stared at Ricard in shock, the old gangster smirked.
"You idiots! You guys! You don't really think I'll make you relax in the playoffs, do you? Everyone, give me a twelve point spirit! The playoffs and the regular season are two different concepts, where the opponent will not give up the victory like today. Forgot all your honors and records in the regular season. Once you enter the playoffs, you will be no different from others! If anyone dares to drag the team down, I won't be polite!" Ricard changed his previous easy-going expression and waved his fist fiercely.
Hearing Ricard cursing in the locker room, the Trail Blazers players laughed. This is their coach, this is the bloody team!
With a pleasant mood and determination to win, the Trail Blazers players left the locker room one by one, completely ending their regular season journey.
But after the press conference, Ricard and Anjie, the two men, did not go home, but rushed to the hospital together.
This is not because something went wrong with Angel and Ricard, but in the hospital, there was a powerful weapon that Angel and Ricard had to retrieve before the playoffs.
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"The blood pressure is normal, the breathing is normal, the brachial artery pulsation is normal, the heart rate..." When I saw this data, the nurse deliberately paused.
After waiting for a few seconds, the nurse spoke again.
"The heart rate is normal. There is no confusion in heartbeat. His heart is very healthy now, no different from ordinary people." After the nurse said that, she looked at Anjie and Ricard standing next to her with a smile, while the man lying on the hospital bed pulled off the monitoring device on his body and started to beating happily.
"Let's go! Let's go to the playoffs! You know that I'm still very hard in training during this period. I have no problems in my condition. Now, I have no problems in my health. Take me to the playoffs. Head, you will need me!" Aldridge jumped and jumped excitedly. In the playoffs, he finally caught up with the playoffs!
"Don't be excited about Lamarcus, I'm afraid that if you are excited, your heart will not be able to stand it." Ricard suppressed the joy in his heart and joked with Aldridge.
"Don't be excited, now you let me fight An and An for 48 minutes, and my heart beats no more than 65 beats per minute!" Aldridge patted Ricard on his chest.
"Don't bring me with me next time I praise myself, but I still want to say...Welcome home, brother." Anjie and Aldridge hugged each other. The most powerful helper around him finally defeated the disease, overcome many difficulties, and became his right-hand man again.
"When I was away, you led the team to 27 consecutive victories, but unfortunately there was no share in these 27 consecutive victories. As compensation, I want you and me to win the O'Brien Cup for the Trail Blazers! You can't be snatched away by you alone, Ann." Aldridge remembered the painful days and nights during his recovery. He would train secretly every day, just to wait for the moment when he was activated from the indefinite quit list.
Now, the moment Aldridge was waiting for finally came, and it came with the playoffs. This shy black power forward is ready to go on the battlefield and kill the enemy at any time, becoming an excellent second-in-commander for the Trail Blazers again.
Aldridge, who had all the examinations met the standards, left the hospital, and Anger's confidence increased a lot. Aldridge, who had disappeared in front of the public for a long time, would definitely make everyone fall into the glasses! And his return will only make the strength of the Trail Blazers even more terrifying!
69 wins and 13 losses, nBa's second best regular season record in history. 27 consecutive wins, nBa's second longest winning streak record in history. Average 28.o points, 13.3 rebounds and 3.1 blocks per game, Anjie's best personal data in his career. Under the basis of these halos, just now, Anjie and Ricard also took out a long-preserved "weapon of mass destruction."
The horror of the Trail Blazers is about to spread in the playoffs. The Thunder, Spurs, Lakers, and even the Heat are better off being careful.
These guys are the real champion terminators.
Looking at Aldridge full of confidence, Anjie was already ready to move... Excellent performance in the regular season? Then let Anjie bring this excellence to the playoffs.
Chapter completed!