Morning in Los Angeles is always accompanied by dazzling sunshine, and there is no such thing as gentleness in California's hot sun.

Many people were so stinged by the sun that they opened their hazy eyes, preparing to start their new day's journey. But at this moment, in Staples, there was a man who was already sweating profusely.

It may be the first time that Dwight Howard got up so early to practice for himself. This Warcraft, which was once unstoppable in the inside, felt such a great deal of pressure. Even when he was playing in the Finals with the Lakers, he had never been so nervous.

Kobe's Achilles tendon ruptured and was reimbursed for the season. The team was in poor condition recently and lost their last regular season game, which was surpassed by the Warriors and became the eighth in the West.

If it is just the last game of the regular season, it is not a big deal. The problem is that after falling to eighth place in the West, the Lakers will have to play the first round with the West, the team that No. 1 in the West is the Portland Trail Blazers that no one wants to meet.

Howard had to meet An Jie early, and he didn't want to be beaten by An Jie like a child. Therefore, today, Howard had the idea of ​​getting up early and practicing.

Although Howard was not happy this season when he came to the Lakers, his relationship with Kobe was also very stiff. But what he learned from Kobe was diligence.

Howard came to the training ground more than once this season and saw Kobe sweating profusely. Not to mention anything else, Howard still admires Kobe's spirit alone.

But Howard knew very well that his current extra training was more than a kind of self-comfort. It would be impossible to have sex with Anjie through a few days of training. And the Lakers, with the luxurious F4 lineup, are likely to be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs.

But Howard was still unwilling to succumb to fate. In any case, he decided to fight. Even if he wanted to lose, he hoped that he would be defeated like a warrior and a man.

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"Congratulations to the Trail Blazers and An, they have become the team with the best regular season results this season, no one. Even last year's defending champion Heat Big Three is not as good as them." As usual, during the two days between the regular season and the playoffs, major TV stations have to make a program to warm up for the upcoming playoffs and also make predictions and comments on the upcoming situations.

"This group of guys is indeed very good, especially Ann. He has been able to score nearly 28 points, 13 rebounds and 3 blocks this season, among which average blocks and rebounds per game are both the first in the league. Scoring only behind Cameron and Anthony, ranking second in the league. Of course, if Ann plays like Cameron, his average score may not be able to break through 3o. In the last mVp ranking list, Ann still beat LeBron and ranked first. It can be said that the Trail Blazers and Ann entered the playoffs with an extremely shiny halo. I believe that they will not be overshadowed in the playoffs." O'Neal's comments to the Trail Blazers naturally fell on Anger.

"The first round opponent of the Trail Blazers will be the Los Angeles Lakers who were incredible before the start of this season, but now it is very bleak. Due to Kobe's season reimbursement, the Lakers fell to eighth in the last moment of the regular season, so they also met the worst opponent. I really can't imagine that without Kobe, the Lakers will compete with the Trail Blazers. After playing for a season, the Lakers' tactical execution is still messy, and Howard and Gasol are very uncomfortable under D'Antoni. As for Nash, his age and injuries have made him play and stop and are in poor condition. If nothing unexpected happens, the Trail Blazers should be able to easily pass the first round."

"No, no." As soon as Kenny Smith finished speaking, O'Neal shook his head. Smith thought that he was ill-talking about the Lakers, which made O'Neal unhappy.

"Not just in the first round, I think there is no team in the entire West that can stop the Trail Blazers. In the second round, the Trail Blazers' opponents are one of the Grizzlies and the Clippers, but neither of these two opponents can threaten them. In the Western Conference Finals, if nothing unexpected happens, one of the Spurs and Thunder should meet the Trail Blazers. Although both teams are very good this season, I still think the Trail Blazers are better. Don't forget that the Trail Blazers official just announced that Aldridge will come back in the playoffs. Now the only obstacle for Ann and the Trail Blazers is the Miami Heat, who have also won 27 consecutive victories this season." O'Neal did not excuse the Lakers, but refuted Kenny. The Trail Blazers said that the Trail Blazers were only able to pass the level in the first round. In O'Neal's eyes, the Trail Blazers will not encounter too much obstacles before entering the finals.

"It's hard for the Spurs and the Thunder to stop the Trail Blazers? Come on, Shaq, why don't you say Ann booked the championship trophy directly?" Kenny Smith waved his hand. Although the Trail Blazers are very strong, he doesn't think Anger has a great chance of winning when facing the Spurs or the Thunder. After all, one of these two teams is a traditional powerful team, and the other just played in the Finals last season.

"Let's bet Kenny, and I want me to say that this year's championship is the Trail Blazers!" O'Neal couldn't help others' doubts. When the fat man's mind was infuriated, he set up another bet.

"If my prediction is wrong, I'm willing to come to the scene to send flowers to the team that defeated the Trail Blazers!" O'Neal's expression was serious, not like he was joking at all.

"Yes, if the Trail Blazers really win the championship, I will personally offer roses for you!" Kenny Smith was not willing to be outdone when he saw O'Neal so serious.

The competition between these two guys made the fans in front of the TV happy. This is why they like to watch T.nT. Although the commentary of TV stations such as espn is more professional, you will never feel bored when watching nBa on T.nT.

"Okay, that's it. Next, let's take a look at the other matches. The Thunder meets the Warriors, the largest dark horse of this year. The Warriors have accomplished the Black Eight Miracle..."

"It seems that Shaquille is optimistic about you guys." Seeing that T.nT's program changed the topic, Ricard turned off the TV.

"He has a good vision. I can't wait to accept the roses given to me by Kenny Smith." Anger's joke made the training ground in the Rose Garden instantly filled with laughter.

"Okay, the rest time is over, let me get up and continue training! Those two guys are just talking big in front of the TV. The playoffs are not as easy as they say. Lamarcus, you and An will play against you in the next confrontational training. I want you to use all your strength to defeat him!" Ricard clapped his hands, and the players of the Trail Blazers continued to participate in the training.

"Hehe, let me check myself how you can recover." Angel patted Aldridge on the shoulder and immediately entered the game.

"The boss arranged the matchup like this, which reminds you that it is time to defend seriously!" Aldridge was not to be outdone. He was training against Anger, which was undoubtedly the closest training method to actual combat. If he could perform well in front of Anger, then when the official game was officially played, Aldridge would not be much worse.

"Pick-roll, pick-roll, pick-roll!"

"Tactic No. 1, No. 1!"

“It’s empty here.”

The training ground was immediately overwhelmed by the players' shouts, everyone took their place and played very seriously. Even now, it was already eight o'clock in the evening.

That's right, as the team with the best results this season, perhaps everyone thinks that they will be very relaxed and disdainful when facing the Los Angeles Lakers.

In fact, the Trail Blazers are very serious in preparing for the game. Even if the Lakers are not Kobe, and even if Anjie has never lost to Howard since his rookie season, the Trail Blazers are still not slacking off and are seriously preparing for everything.

Perhaps, this is why they can win 27 consecutive games this season and win 69 games.

Los Angeles, Portland, Lakers, and Trail Blazers. These two groups of people who were originally unrelated are working hard for each other.

Two days later, the first battle between the Trail Blazers and the Lakers will start in the Rose Garden. Should Howard, who fought back, lead the Lakers to create miracles, or should Anjie, who is more powerful, continue to lead the Trail Blazers to crush their opponents?
Chapter completed!