Chapter 184 Sounding the Anti-Jazz Horn(1/2)
After a conversation, Wang Zelin learned the reason why Director Zhang called him.
As another Chinese player after Yao Ming who was selected for the All-Star Game, Tianchao TV attached great importance to this matter and specially asked Director Zhang and Wang Zelin to discuss the shooting issue. If they have enough time, they can also consider recording the program.
This shooting plan was led by Tianchao TV, and Wang Zelin readily accepted it.
"Okay, then it's settled."
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
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In the next two days, Wang Zelin successfully met with the filming team sent by Tianchao Station.
The theme of the shooting has already been decided: inspirational, positive energy...
"Your Majesty, thank you for your active participation in our program recording. I hope you will have the opportunity to cooperate next time!"
"Director Zhang, you are so kind. It is my honor to cooperate with Tianchaotai this time..."
After some business exchanges, Wang Zelin ended the recording of the program, and it was almost time to warm up for tonight's game.
In the first game in February, the Trail Blazers played at home against the Utah Jazz, who are currently ninth in the Western Conference.
On February 11, 2011, Jerry Sloan, the distinguished coach who had coached the Utah Jazz for 23 years, announced his resignation as the team's head coach. Only 12 days later, Jazz star Deron Williams was traded to
New Jersey Nets.
Since the Jazz began a grand road of reconstruction, the strongest point of their team now is the inside...the combination of Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap.
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"Hello, viewers... Here is a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz brought to you by China Sports Channel..."
This game against the Utah Jazz was not broadcast live across the United States, but it was such an ordinary regular season game, but it could fill the Rose Garden Arena.
All of this is naturally inseparable from the vigorous publicity of the team management and the Portland city government.
It’s about money, so you can’t do it without working hard!
Back on the field, now in the warm-up phase.
Judging from the paper strength, the Trail Blazers have an overall advantage. Experts from authoritative media such as ESPN and Sports Illustrated made predictions before the game.
The result is without exception, the probability of the Jazz winning this game is extremely slim.
Even though they were not favored, the Jazz, led by big brother Al Jefferson, scored 31 points in a single quarter, far exceeding the Jazz's 24.3 points in a single quarter this season.
Obviously, the Jazz, who are ranked ninth in the Western Conference, are still ready to fight hard to enter the playoffs.
The Trail Blazers had a poor start. In the middle of the first quarter, they were able to jointly launch an 8-0 offensive climax against the two major insiders. The team fell into a scoring drought for nearly 5 minutes and ended up trailing their opponents by 12 points at 19:31.
Perhaps because of Ji Tailai, Lillard felt extremely bad in the first quarter. He made 1 of 5 shots from the field, which was his report card. The only extra free throw he tried ended up being a strike.
Lillard, who had just made a big splash not long ago, was so crotchless today, it was really surprising.
The team's poor condition continued until the end of the first three quarters. At 62:82, the Trail Blazers trailed the Jazz by a full 20 points.
Sometimes you have to admit that touch is really contagious.
From Lillard at No. 1 to Wang Zelin at No. 5, everyone performed poorly. Coach Terry Stotts almost suspected that his players were match-fixing.
On the Trail Blazers bench, everyone was silent.
"Kids, raise your heads and look around at the fans." Terry Stotts spoke up.
"Now is not the time to regret. We are already 20 points behind our opponents, and there is only the last quarter of the game left. Look up and tell me, have you admitted defeat?"
"If you decide to admit defeat, then I will put on the substitute lineup; and if you still want to fight again, then walk onto the court with your head held high, don't let down the fans who came for you, don't forget the feelings in your heart
The desire to win.”
Terry Stotts breathed a sigh of relief. He had said what needed to be said and done what needed to be done...
"Twenty points! Labor and management don't want to admit defeat just like this!"
Wang Zelin smashed the thermos cup and immediately attracted everyone's attention. Even the fans in the auditorium behind were frightened.
"20 points is nothing! The real battle has just begun!"
At this moment, a voice came to Wang Zelin's ear, which was his inner voice.
Turning around, I saw it was Lillard.
3 of 11 shots, 8 points and 5 assists... Lillard performed like shit tonight.
But the more this happened, the angrier he became.
The commotion on the Trail Blazers' side instantly attracted reporters outside the court. The reporters' expressions were as if they had discovered a gold mine, wishing that the commotion would get louder.
"Chasing 20 points in 12 minutes, is everyone confident?"
Wang Zelin stood up and glanced around his teammates.
"certainly!"
When Batum heard this, he subconsciously yelled.
"Then let's go up and kill them!"
Hearing the response, the corners of Wang Zelin's mouth raised, and then his voice became louder and louder.
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"They say the Trail Blazers are so strong, but it seems they are not that good now, especially that boy from China, who is not as scary as the rumors say." Derrick Favors said disdainfully.
Derrick Favors was selected by the New Jersey Nets with the third overall pick in the first round of the 2010 draft and was traded to the Jazz on February 23, 2011.
The 10th draft pick who was named the best high school student of the year by Prada Magazine in 2009 and won double MVPs at Jordan Training Camp and the McDonald's All-American Challenge. NBA draft template: Amare Stoudemire/Chris Bosh
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Unfortunately, after entering the NBA, Derrick Favors committed the habitual habit of NBA players and is now averaging 9 points, 7 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
It looks good, but I'm still sorry for his status as the third overall pick.
On the other hand, Wang Zelin of the Trail Blazers has a stable average of 20.10 per game so far. It is not an exaggeration to say that "the peak is at the debut".
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! This makes Derrick Favors extremely jealous, and it is also a common mentality among young inside players.
Many people feel that Wang Zelin's true strength is definitely not as tough as his data shows.
In this game, Derrick Favors performed well. After three quarters, he made 5 of 7 shots and scored 13 points and 10 rebounds. Compared with Wang Zelin's 15 points and 9 rebounds, he was not inferior.
"Derek, don't underestimate your opponent. I have a feeling that the next game will be very difficult."
Derek Favors was interrupted by Al Jefferson mid-sentence.
"It's difficult!" Derek Favors was stunned when he heard this, and said with disdain: "They are already 20 points ahead of the opponent. I don't believe they can come back!"
"Yes, Al, we are in the lead right now. It's too demoralizing for you to say this!"
Marvin Williams of the same team said.
"I hope it's an illusion!"
Al Jefferson just shook it off lightly and focused on the Blazers players on the opposite side.
"Beep!!!"
At the beginning of the final quarter of the game, the Trail Blazers put together a lineup of Lillard, Matthews, Batum Aldridge, and Wang Zelin, preparing for a final push.
The Jazz sent Jamal Tinsley, Randy Foye, Marvin Williams, Al Jefferson, and Derrick Favors who performed well in this game.
Although Derrick Favors, who is only 22 years old, did not perform as expected, as an insider, his potential has yet to be explored and he is being trained by the Jazz management.
"Hey Asian guy, that's the end of your amazing performance."
Wang Zelin turned his head, looked at the speaker and asked curiously: "Who are you?"
It's not that Wang Zelin did this on purpose, but that he really had no impression of the guy in front of him.
After all, all the NBA players in his mind will thrive in the future.
As for number 15... who cares?
"What did you say? You just left and thought about shitty luck. What's the point of being arrogant?"
Sometimes, the biggest insult to a person is to ignore him.
Wang Zelin implemented this sentence very well.
Derrick Favors' roar was heard in his ears, but he ignored it and asked for the ball in the low post on the left wing.
Lillard broke through and scored, and Derrick Favors quickly hit the ball.
Because of the big score behind, many fans had already left the field early. The fans who were still on the field were staring at the two people.
They believe that the Trail Blazers will be able to defeat their opponents!
"Rookie, if you can, just score on my head!"
"A yellow guy like you is not suitable for a big stage like the NBA. You should go back to your country's CBA!"
"Go back and be your monkey..."
To be continued...