The Way of the Center

Denver, the city was founded in 1858. It was originally a coal mining town, but soon after it was established, people discovered gold mines here. As a result, Denver attracted a large number of gold prospectors to settle in, and the name of the city's NBA team also came from this.

Today, Denver has changed from a coal mining town to the largest city and capital of Colorado. The city's sports and cultural activities are very developed, and Denver, the four major sports leagues in the United States, are involved. And Anjie's opponent today, the Denver Nuggets, ranked sixth in the Western Conference last season.

Don't underestimate the sixth grade. You have to know that the Nuggets didn't have any stars to join last season. They just relied on their strong athletic ability and subtle tactical coordination to reach the playoffs.

This season, the Nuggets have upgraded their lineup and replaced their coach. Although their goal is not a championship, this team is by no means an object of slaughter.

Playing away in Denver is a nightmare for many NBA players. Denver is also known as Ligao City. Because this place is as high as 1,500 meters above sea level, altitude sickness makes many people feel uncomfortable after getting off the plane.

Denver International Airport is 1,655 meters above sea level, so Alan Crabbe, who came to Denver for the first time, felt tight in his chest as soon as he got off the plane.

"Damn, can you really play in this kind of place!?" Crabbe did a lot of homework before he came, but he didn't expect that his reaction would be so violent.

"Of course we can. We have to come to Denver several times each season. Don't worry Crabbe, everyone will be like this when they come here in their rookie season, but it won't take long before you will get used to the thin air here." An Jie watched. Going up without any influence, he patted the first-year rookie guard on the shoulder and waved to greet everyone to board the team bus.

Ricard came to Denver with the team one day in advance, the purpose of which is to give this group of kids enough time to adapt to this altitude.

Denver's home court has a natural advantage, if you don't make enough preparations, you will definitely suffer a big loss. Last season, the Nuggets had an unbeaten home record for three consecutive months. Although their strength is the main reason, you have to admit that the geographical advantage of Denver's plateau has also helped them a lot.

This is also one of the reasons why Brian Shaw is full of confidence in the game today. This is the second game of the new season for the Trail Blazers. This is also the first time they have come to Denver this season.

Chest tightness, weakness, dizziness and other symptoms should make it difficult for the Trailblazers to cope. Coupled with the wheel battle Brian Shaw prepared for An Jie, it will intensify the physical exhaustion of the Trail Blazers.

Bringing down the opponent, and then giving the opponent a fatal blow in the mud, this is Brian Shaw's plan.

Last season, the Nuggets led by George Karl left a deep impression on everyone. After Brian Shaw took over, the pressure was undoubtedly huge.

The reason why the Nuggets fired Carl was precisely because the Qiansheng coach could not make the Nuggets go further in the playoffs. The Nuggets are unwilling to be just a regular season team, they hope they can create a world in the playoffs. Therefore, Brian Shaw was also expected by the public.

With a successful predecessor, you can only be recognized by fans and management if you do better. In their first game of the season, the Nuggets lost to the Kings led by Cousins ​​at the Sleep Train Arena. So in this first home court of the Pepsi Center, Brian Shaw has to prove himself no matter what.

"Boss, aren't you leaving?" At this time, it was already eight o'clock in the evening. After the extra training, J.J. Hickson was ready to leave the court, but he found that Brian Shaw’s office was still brightly lit.

"I will go back after watching this set of videos and rest Hickson. Tomorrow's game, you know how difficult it is." Brian Shaw pressed the pause button and raised his head to talk to Hickson.

"Don't worry, tomorrow we will definitely be able to postpone it to the end!" Hickson has made no small progress this summer. He is stronger and more defensive than before. But this guy seems to have forgotten that An Jie is always improving faster than himself.

"I hope so too. If you experience a two-game losing streak at the beginning of the season... Okay, go back and rest." Brian Shaw did not continue to say, where he was drifting around as an assistant coach. During the year, this guy has also seen countless coaches who were dismissed from get out of class because of a bad start. This is the first time he has coached a team as a head coach. He doesn't want the bad luck of those guys before to repeat himself.

Defending champion? The defending champion is not unbeatable! Brian Shaw, is going to be the first person to eat crabs!

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While Brian Shaw was still studying the video of the game, the Blazers players also stepped up their recovery training.

Letting the players adapt to the feeling of exercising on the plateau is now Ricard's top priority.

An Jie can clearly feel during training that his teammates still seem to be a little uncomfortable. Even Lopez, who had smashed An Jie to the end in the previous training, looked weak today.

This situation, but Anjie and Ricard hadn't thought of it before. Altitude sickness is something that everyone can tolerate differently.

An Jie may be able to adapt completely within a few hours, but Aldridge does not need the time to adapt. But other teammates may not be so lucky.

"The situation is not very optimistic." Divac looked at the panting crowd and couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"I hope this time tomorrow, they can get used to the air here." Ricard is also very helpless, but he can't let the team practice for too long the night before the game.

"Okay! Guys! That's it for today. We will now go back to the hotel to rest and continue at noon tomorrow!" Ricard raised his voice. The early days of the regular season was a critical moment to lay the foundation. At this point, Ricard doesn't want the Trail Blazers to lose games that they shouldn't lose.

And An Jie was also mentally prepared. If anything goes wrong with the Trail Blazers tomorrow, he will definitely stand up and withstand all pressure!

The restless night of Denver, the smell of gun smoke of war, has become more intense.

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"Huhuhu..." Gasping violently, this is the most photographed shot of the Trail Blazers bench today.

God bless Denver, the performance of the Blazers players today is obviously abnormal!

Although An Jie was not affected by the altitude sickness, he also had a hard time playing today. Brian Shaw took advantage of the huge number of insiders of the Nuggets to cause Anjie a lot of trouble.

From the beginning, Brian Shaw sent McGee, Hickson, and Anthony Randolph with an unusual “three high” lineup.

In this way, as long as An Jie holds the ball, two elders must come to double-team. If Anjie passes the ball, there is still one inside to protect the basket?

Shooting? The Trail Blazers did try to open the situation by shooting. However, their shooting conditions became very unstable when they were affected by the thin air.

Naturally, An Jie can't be knocked down by a double double team, but whenever he knocks down two insides with his own strength, Brian Shaw will send two more physically strong guys to continue to make up.

In the first three quarters, Anjie was still struggling to support. But when the game is now in the fourth quarter, even An Jie feels that his breathing is starting to become short.

"Now the Trail Blazers still have a three-point lead, but in this situation, the subsequent games will be very difficult for the Trail Blazers."

"That's right, Kenny, whether the Blazers can withstand the Nuggets' impact in the last four minutes will be extremely important!" O'Neal gritted his teeth, he didn't know whether Ricard would continue to let Anjie play. Although Anjie was dragged miserably, his role on the defensive end was still obvious.

McGee made 2 of 6 shots, Hickson made 2 of 13 shots, Anthony Randolph made 2 of 6 shots, "Orc" Farid made 3 of 7 shots, Darrell Arthur made 1 of 6 shots, and Moz. Gove made 1 of 5 shots. None of this group of elders hit the pass line. An Jie's role in protecting the basket is beyond doubt.

Ricard is also a little embarrassed. In this situation, the Nuggets are completely likely to win the game in one go. But if you continue to let Anjie play, he is at a great risk of injury, and it may also cause him to be exhausted at critical moments.

"Water!" An Jie yelled at the staff behind him. He poured his throat sharply while looking up at the big screen.

Four minutes, three-point advantage. Just keep four more minutes, and the Trail Blazers will win the game. At this kind of moment, you must never give up lightly!

"Boss, I'll go straight to the court later, and play until the end of the game!" Before Ricard could speak, Anjie took the lead in expressing his wishes.

Ricard looked at the bench in front of him, not just Angel, but now almost everyone in the Trail Blazers is in a very exhausted state. It's better to change for Anjie to take a gamble!

"Since I'm on the court, I only have one requirement! Win the game!" Ricard did not expect that his team would encounter a hard fight for the second time in the regular season, but the Blazers and Anjie would fight hardest!

"No problem!" An Jie replied decisively. Ricard immediately took out the tactical board and arranged offensive and defensive tactics around An Jie.

"Look at the opposite ~www.readwn.com~ that group of arrogant guys are no longer good! Continue our wheel fight, continue to drag the Trailblazers rolling on the ground! Victory, must be left in the Pepsi Center!" Brian Shaw on the fire. To add fuel, his motivation turned the Nuggets players into screaming hungry wolves.

Brian Shaw wants to get rid of George Carr's shadow through a big victory, and Anjie also needs a victory to maintain the morale of his team.

But the final winner can only be one person.

Even if he wins the battle, An Jie will do his best to squeeze his hands and hold the victory firmly!

"Beep!~~~" When the timeout was over, the electronic buzzer sounded like a charge, making An Jie stand up abruptly.

The black shirt No. 00 that I wore represents a huge responsibility!

Isn't this what a star should do to ensure the team wins?

"I'm going!" Anjie turned around and smiled at Ricard. A harsh boo directed at An Jie sounded from the stands of the Pepsi Center, but An Jie still swaggered!