After Oladipo shook Contney Lee and scored two points with a step back jump shot, the first quarter of the Trail Blazers and the Thunder were officially over.

Anjie stood up and slapped the high-fives with his teammates who were resting. Ricard looked unhappy with his face. The score on the big screen on the scene had now become 25-2o, with the visiting team in front and the home team in back.

The Trail Blazers, who are famous for playing the first quarter, are rarely behind at home. In the past, the Trail Blazers were the lead in the quarter, and then the coaches of other teams were looking for ways to turn the situation around. But today, the situation was completely reversed. The leading one became the visiting team, and the person who needed to find a way to turn the situation around during the breaks between the quarters became Ricard.

Shabaz Napier was burying his head deep at this moment. He knew that he had messed up everything. If it weren't for his incompetent main control, the team's defense wouldn't have been messed up. When Westbrook easily broke through himself, everyone on the Trail Blazers had to react.

And these chain reactions often allow Westbrook to find a gap.

"Okay, Shabaz, don't blame yourself. It's not someone's fault for the team to fall behind, we all have a responsibility." Just as Napier was thinking about it, Anjie patted the little defender on the shoulder.

From the first round of the series, Anger always comforts Napier without getting tired of it. It is indeed not easy for Napier to live in the shadow of Lillard. He and Lillard are not at the same level, but fans often like to compare him with Lillard.

There is no way, who made this guy the only point guard in the Trail Blazers outside Lillard? At the beginning of the season, Ricard had thought that George would be reimbursed for the season, Morris would be reimbursed for the season, and even Angel and Ricard had made plans for his season reimbursement.

Only Lillard was something that Ricard never thought of. Under such circumstances, Napier had to bite the bullet and push it up.

In the past, the Trail Blazers always had an experienced No. 1 veteran to lead the team's second team. But now, the Trail Blazers have only a relatively young point guard.

The pressure he was under was already huge enough. An Jie didn't want this guy to be crushed before he even came on the court. Therefore, often encouraging him and helping him solve his difficulties was An Jie's solution to this.

But An Jie himself also knows that only encouragement is not enough. Now the Trail Blazers must come up with a substantial plan to break through the Thunder's strict defense before they can move back to the situation.

Napier certainly can't continue to serve as the starting point of the offense. Eiguodala would come to control the ball, or Anjie would play as the No. 1 position again. As he thought about it, Anjie couldn't help but look up at Ricard. It happened that Ricard also looked at him. It seemed that this guy already had the answer in his heart.

"Ann, George, you two come in the middle." Ricard waved and called Anger and Paul George's two strongest scoring points to the front.

"In the second quarter, I want you to have more interaction on the court like Anthony and Westbrook. Ann, you will continue to pass the ball later. But today, your task is not to revitalize the entire team. I just need you to revitalize George, can I do it?" Ricard knew that when facing a high-intensity defense like the Thunder, stars are the only choice to break the situation.

If others continue to waste opportunities, the Thunder will only play smoother and smoother. Instead of doing so, it is better to let George and Angel attack. Maybe, they can really make a hole?

"Only revitalize George?" Anjie frowned. He originally thought Ricard would ask him to drive the entire team.

"Yes, I just need George to score points with you. Others, try to find gaps. If the ball hits you, I must seize it!" Ricard glanced at the others again. His meaning was very clear. Although George and Angel will become the main attack points, this does not mean that others can stand and watch. When George or Angel encounters double-teams, others will get a chance!

The red light on the rebound suddenly lit up, and the electronic beeps in the arena also sounded harshly. The break between the two sides ended and the battle between the two sides was about to continue.

"Okay guys, we all heard what the boss said! Get up and the battle has just begun! 1, 2, 3, Trail Blazers!" An Jie stood in the middle, mobilized everyone's morale, and then turned around and walked into the court.

Do you use stars to break the opponent's iron defense? This kind of playing style is very uncommon for the Trail Blazers.

The game started again, with the Thunder taking the lead in attacking. At this moment, Anthony was resting on the bench, and the Thunder's lineup on the court became no different from last year.

Oladipo's breakthrough layup was easily blocked by Morris. Without Anthony's restraint, Morris could concentrate on defending the penalty area. His current match against Jerami Grant is a forward swinger with outstanding physical fitness. Although this guy is good at defending and can run and jump, his shooting is too bad.

Morris ignored him and directly defended Oladipo, who was visiting, to block the door.

After this defense was successful, Anjie and George immediately ran to the frontcourt. The test tactics are effective, and it is time to come!

Anjie suddenly stopped outside the three-point line, and Donovan immediately directed Adams to press to defend Anjie. Even outside the three-point line, it is best if someone is staring at Anjie at any time.

Adams did a great job. Even though Anjie didn't seem to be threatening now, Adams always stood tightly in front of Anjie. After Anjie was seen to death, he kept running, trying to find gaps. But Adams's constant defense made Anjie unable to even run out of the position.

Seeing Napier staring at him at a loss, An Jie blinked his eyes slightly at the little defender.

Napier suddenly realized, he looked at Anjie's direction and started passing the ball!

"Idiot!" Adams cursed in his heart. It seemed that the defender was so nervous that he even lost his ability to think. He posted Anjie so hard that his ball would definitely not be able to pass it!

Adams was ready to intercept the ball, and everyone also set their eyes on Angel and Adams. However, the basketball flew in the completely opposite direction.

"Don't look at people passing the ball! Napier's real target is Paul George! Good guy, Napier's eyes made him play with the entire Thunder!" Jeff Van Gundy screamed in surprise. He really didn't know how this guy who was so nervous that he couldn't move his legs in the first quarter could control the ball calmly.

Only Napier knows that he has to thank An Jie for all this! If it weren't for An Jie's trust and encouragement, Napier would have shivered even if he hadn't watched people pass the ball.

After receiving the basketball, George suddenly added and passed the Thunder substitute forward Andre Robertson.

Adams had been pulled to the outside by Angel, while Jeramy Grant was stuck behind Morris. In other words, what George is facing now is an empty basket!

Westbrook tried his best to chase back, preparing for all this with a chase. But George, who jumped high, did not give Westbrook any chance.

This superstar who followed An Jie's footsteps airborne and tore the Thunder's iron-like defense with a tomahawk-like buckle!

"Beautiful dunk!"

"Wow, I really can't believe everything I just saw!"

"Perfect offense, this is the true strength of the Trail Blazers!"

For a moment, all the commentators in the commentary area shouted in surprise. George lighted his head rhythmically, enjoying the endless applause in the center of Moda.

Ricard waved his fist, and it seemed that his strategy was completely fine!

After the Thunder attacked, Westbrook, who was eager to score, did not continue to pass the ball this time, but rushed to the basket with the ball. If it were normal, Westbrook could still make a foul even if he didn't make the ball.

But Anjie, this guy has blocked Westbrook since college. He knew Westbrook's habits very well, and Anjie slapped the basketball in Westbrook's hand cleanly. After Oladipo picked up the basketball, he was stabbed away by active Napier!

"Oh my God, I don't know what Ann said to Napier during the break. The only thing I know is that this kid will cause a lot of trouble for the Thunder now!"

Before Napier could take the steal, the Thunder's defense quickly took place. Ricard had to admire the Thunder's return to defense. Almost in an instant, they completed the transition from offense to defense.

But no matter how fast the Thunder returns to defense, Ricard is no longer afraid. Now, the Trail Blazers are fully capable of prying the gap in positional battles!

Napier's continuous dribbling under his crotch in front of Westbrook made everyone grow their mouths. It's not that Napier's movements are so difficult, but people didn't expect that this guy who was nervous just now would dare to do it in front of Westbrook.

When the No. 1 position is no longer restricted to death, George and Angel can calmly run and wait for the pass.

Angel took over Morris' unball pick-and-roll and walked out of the three-point line. Napier easily made a pass and sent the basketball safely.

Adams, who had just squeezed out of Morris, immediately raised his upper arm and pressed it on, but Anjie passed the ball again.

George received an pass from Angel in the front of the basket. Before Robertson could recover, George threw the ball into the air.

Just now, Angel took advantage of the opportunity of Adams' forward rushing center of gravity and suddenly cut to the basket. George's throw, which was neither high nor low, just allowed Angel, who was cutting in, to receive the basketball.

An Jie grabbed the basketball steadily in the air, and he saw the expression of everyone in the Thunder team being caught off guard. This moment is really enjoyable!

Anjie's arm force hit the ball towards the basket, and then, bang!

"Flowing cooperation! Oh my God, after a season, I have never seen such a tacit understanding between George and Ann!" Mike Blin held his head in surprise. The Trail Blazers did not stop any of the ball during the entire offensive process. The basketball kept moving, but the Trail Blazers players were never confused.

In the next round, Anjie, who entered the penalty area, assisted George to hit the outside shot at the three-point line. Not long after the start of the second quarter, the Thunder's five-point advantage disappeared instantly. However, the Trail Blazers, who had weak offense in the first quarter, completed the counter-attack!

Billy Donovan would not wait until the team was six or seven points behind before reacting. He immediately called a timeout, hoping to change his strategy and destroy the strong momentum of the Trail Blazers.

When the game ended, Anger and George put their shoulders on each other and smiled. People have always missed the unrivaled performance of Lillard, Aldridge and Anger on the offensive end. But now, Anger and George have told everyone with practical actions that the Trail Blazers have long entered a new era!
Chapter completed!