Versatile Point Forward

Chapter 225 Roy Runs Away
The tickets for Game [-] have long been sold out by the fans, because they know that the team is likely to advance to the Western Conference semifinals tonight, and everyone wants to witness this moment.For the die-hard fans of the Trail Blazers, the fact that the team has reached the present and has a great possibility of advancing is something they did not expect at all. After all, a team plagued by injuries can make it to the playoffs. Pretty good, passing the first round was a whimsical thing to do.

But the Blazers did it, regardless of how they did it, as a diehard fan of this team, the most important thing to do now is to buy a ticket without hesitation and put on your favorite Blazers Players' jerseys, and then put on hats, scarves and other peripheral products, and go to the scene to cheer for the team.So when the Trail Blazers entered the court to warm up, they were surprised to find that the atmosphere was even more enthusiastic than the previous two home games. I really don’t know how the fans raised their limits again on a very high level. , but to be honest, it still feels very good.

After the warm-up was over, the players of the two teams returned to their locker rooms one after another, and the head coaches of both teams began to give routine lectures.Facing the fanaticism of the Portland fans, Gentry's face was a bit dignified, and now the Suns are still on the trailing side, it seems that this game is a bit difficult.He looked around, and the faces of the Suns players were similar to his, but there was no way out at this time, as the head coach had to stand up and speak out.He coughed lightly, and said seriously: "I think you all know how difficult this game is. Now we have no way out, and if we lose another game, we will go home. We can only fight with all our strength." One game. I won’t say much about the tactics and starting lineup of the game, my only request to you is to play our own style and not be led by the nose!”

It was not easy in the locker room of the home team. Although McMillan was full of confidence and his players were all gearing up to win the game, he still had to give the players final mobilization before the game started.However, compared to Gentry's solemnity, McMillan is still a little relaxed. Although this is not reflected on his face, the tension before the war can not be felt at all from his words.While writing and drawing on the tactical board, he said: "This game is very critical, but I don't want you to play with a nervous attitude, because it will make you unable to perform normally. In fact, judging from your current state , It is not a strange thing to win the Suns, if you can play the same cooperation as in yesterday's training session, the game will basically be stable."

Then he looked at Roy who was fixing the protective gear, and said loudly: "Brandon, this game is an opportunity for you. You not only have to prove to us, but also have other concerns to the Blazers fans. This round of the series proves that you are back and can cause problems for the opponent. This is what you have been doing before the injury. In fact, you played well in the last game, but today I need you to play well Even better, because your shots can drive the team's offense and make others less tired. We all believe that you can do it, now you have to show us that our trust is right, understand?"

Looking at the eager eyes of the head coach and teammates, Roy nodded fiercely and vowed to teach the Suns an unforgettable lesson.McMillan finally concluded: "The starters for this game are Andre, Brandon, Yeh, LaMarcus and Marcus. Just play our usual tactics and don't be fooled by the opponent's indiscriminate bombing. If they think they can get rid of us in one go, we have to tell them loudly, don’t be too whimsical, okay?”

After the game started, Gentry's face became more gloomy. Although Richardson was the first to stand up to help the team score, when he saw Roy go around the bottom corner under Camby's high cover , When Ye Feng broke through to score the ball and hit a three-pointer, he began to have a bad premonition in his heart.Originally, this was just a round of offense and defense, and it was only a three-pointer, but Roy's sense of smell and touch made him subconsciously feel that this was a threat. If he didn't focus on defending this point, the team might suffer a lot in this game deficit.

But Roy is not something he can defend if he wants to. The Suns started with three outside players. Nash is too soft, Hill is too old, and Richardson has to focus on the offensive end, so he is not suitable for changing jobs. To defend Roy, is it necessary to replace Barbosa in advance and slap himself?Gentry was a little hesitant. After thinking for a while, he decided to continue to maintain the current lineup. He believed that the Suns did not rely on defense. It is better to put it on the bench as an attack point for breakthrough with the ball.

In this way, there is no pressure on Roy, and after seeing him feel hot, Miller and Ye Feng also consciously pass the ball to him. Basically, as long as Roy appears in the open position, the ball will follow. fly over.In fact, Roy's skills are not fancy, and he has always been simple and unpretentious, especially now that he has reduced breakthroughs, he doesn't look like a superstar.But in the final analysis, basketball depends on whether you can throw the ball into the basket. As long as you can score a goal, it doesn't matter how ugly your posture is. Besides, Roy's shooting is just simple and has nothing to do with being ugly.

Under the deliberate concession of his teammates, Roy played a very efficient offense. Although he failed to tear the opponent's defense, Ye Feng is enough for this kind of thing. He only needs to throw it after getting the ball. Just go in the basket. 5 of 4 two-pointers and 2-of-14 three-pointers proved Roy's touch. Although he did not cause fouls, his performance of [-] points in a single quarter made Richardson on the opposite side far behind. His expression was even more ugly, as if he had been punched severely.

With 2 minutes left in the first quarter, McMillan replaced the substitute lineup. At this time, the Blazers had already led 27 to 22 by 5 points. They all saw the hope of winning.Of course, Roy himself is also very happy. 14 points in a single quarter was a piece of cake for him before the injury, but after the injury he did not expect that he could still play such a performance.Looks like the sun is doomed tonight.

(End of this chapter)