Versatile Point Forward

Chapter 294 Home Field Advantage
After returning to Portland with a big score of 0 to 2, the Trail Blazers players were surprised to find that there were a lot of fans who spontaneously came to welcome them home, and everyone’s faces were full of joy, banners and flowers Not to mention anything, it's as if the team is leading 2-0 now.

The rookies who had just joined the team for one season didn't understand this. Ayers even secretly asked Ye Feng: "Ye, what's the situation? Shouldn't they be dissatisfied with our poor performance? As God bears witness, originally I thought it would have been nice if they didn't come to the airport and yell at us, but it's kind of weird that the fans don't seem to have any frustration on their faces, and I'm a little lost."

Ayers' voice was a bit loud, even if he asked Ye Feng in private, his voice was not too low.Before Ye Feng could answer, Miller, who was walking in front of them, turned his head and said with a smile: "The fans are the cutest group of people. From their point of view, our ability to reach the finals with such strength is considered an excess." Completed the pre-season goal, I bet even the most die-hard fans did not expect us to reach this point this season. The reason why they greet us at the airport is that we have played very well, While everyone wants to win a championship, they don't think they can ask us for more."

Ailes was a little moved by Miller's words. The big guy suddenly became excited and kept waving to the fans on both sides.Seeing his bloody look, Ye Feng rolled his eyes at Miller. Miller shrugged indifferently. He felt that what he said might be a bit exaggerated, but most of them still made sense, Ayers He was beaten like this, what can he do?And this is not necessarily a bad thing, at least he can play harder on the court.

That's why every playoff team tries to get home court advantage as much as possible. For players, playing at home and playing on the road feel completely different. There will be more people supporting you at home, and your There is always an idea in my heart, that is, I can't disappoint the fans who like me.So except for a few oddities, the vast majority of players perform better at home than away, and the team's home record is generally better than away. Indeed, there are so many lovely fans who support you, who wouldn't be there What about the huge energy erupting from your own home court?
The team with a better record will have one more home court than the opponent in the playoff series. The NBA playoffs have completely changed to a seven-game four-win system since 2003 (the previous first round was a five-game three-win system). , the current home and away arrangement is 2-2-1-1-1, which means that the team with a good record will play two games at home first, and then the team with a poor record will play two games at home, and the next three games will be two games. The teams take turns, and the most critical seventh game is played at the home court of the team with a better record, which is more conducive to their performance.If you have the best record in the league, you will have home court advantage until the finals.

In fact, Trail Blazers fans have long been unhappy with their opponents. They believe that part of the reason for the team's abnormal performance is because the Celtics fans have put tremendous pressure on their opponents at home.So under the planning of the fan organization, they are going to turn the entire Rose Garden Arena into a hell for their opponents.Of course, they did the same thing. Slogans and whistles were trivial, and some people even prepared to bring small speakers into the arena as props to interfere with opponents at critical moments.Fortunately, the Blazers still have integrity. The security at the gate politely and helplessly refused the fans to bring such a big killer into the arena. If they really let them in, the league would probably interfere.

Even so, the atmosphere at home for the Blazers is also very warm, but this is for the players of the Blazers. When the Celtics players came on the court, the boos all over the court even made people unable to hear the whistle of the referee. .Although the fans will not make such a loud noise unscrupulously during the game, they have proved their strength. If necessary, they will not be stingy with their saliva.

From the moment the ball was tipped, Trail Blazers fans booed the Celtics players. As long as they held the ball, the noise on the scene could be several decibels higher.Although the Celtics players are experienced, they did not consider the influence of the fans before they came to the away game. In their view, the overall strength of the Blazers is still somewhat lacking. Just sweep the opponent 4-0 and win the championship. Yes, but the Blazers' home atmosphere caught them by surprise.

Contrary to them, the Trail Blazers players showed great combat power. Ye Feng and Miller hit two three-pointers at the beginning, and Aldridge also made a mid-range shot. The Blazers quickly opened up 8-0. situation.Everyone was simmering with fire in their hearts. After a day of rest, everyone's shooting touch has returned to a normal level, and it is only natural to play a dream start under the ebb and flow of each other.

And amidst the cheers of the fans, the five starters of the Blazers played almost 1986% of their combat power. Not only did they score consecutively on the offensive end, but they also resolutely stepped forward to bite the opponent's key on the defensive end. Players, it seems that they don't care about whether they will be fouled by the referee.Rondo is relatively better. Born in 24, he is only [-] years old this year. He is not inferior in terms of physical fitness or strength. The big three are the big players. They are all veterans. It's relatively easy, but now I gradually feel powerless.

Among them, the most influential one is Ray Allen on the outside.Needless to say, Pierce, no matter when he uses his big butt for post-up singles, it will not be outdated. Garnett is also a passionate and fighting player. Only Ray Allen is the most susceptible.Batum did not rush to attack in this game. Instead, he put pressure on Ray Allen on the defensive end, causing him to be interfered with two consecutive three-pointers, and finally bounced out of the frame.

If it weren't for the substitute players recovering some points, the Celtics might have fallen behind by 10 points in the first quarter, but even if the substitute players played bravely, they still trailed the Blazers by 22 points 28-6 in the first quarter.This is a surprise for the Blazers. You must know that they were behind in the first quarter of the first two games. This time they can lead their opponents. It has to be said that it is a concrete manifestation of home court advantage.Looking at the crazy performance of the fans, all the players of the Blazers are full of strength.

(End of this chapter)