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The reasons for Anxi's mediocre performance were quickly discovered.

After all, reporters kept asking, it was not a serious injury and there was no need to hide it. Faced with the reporter's interview, Anxi revealed his injury.

Yes, I played more restrained in this game. The main reason is that I was injured before this game.

Injured? The reporter interviewing Anxi was startled. Could it be that Anxi actually fought with injuries in this game?

Yes, back spasm is just a minor injury, so in order to win the game, I chose to fight with the injury.

Back spasms are actually a common injury in the NBA, including LeBron James and Kobe Bryant, who have all missed regular season games due to this injury. Back spasms are not a major injury and will not affect their careers. No surgery is required, generally speaking it is just a cramp in the back.

But most people know the pain of cramps, which is unbearable pain.

Therefore, the reporter who interviewed Anxi couldn't help but feel a burst of admiration when he thought that Anxi endured severe pain to finish the game.

Anxi himself didn't feel much. The pain was naturally there, especially when making movements, the pain was uncontrollable, but Anxi still persisted in this game.

Regarding his injury, Anxi also had some speculations, such as whether it was due to excessive consumption of the glory pool, which caused his injury.

However, because it was a minor injury due to back spasm, injuries caused by fatigue are very common, so Anxi didn't think much about it. He thought it was because he was a little tired after playing 7 games in a row with the Heat.

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The reason for Anxi East's mediocre performance in the first game of the final was finally found out, and it was actually due to injury.

Back spasms are an injury that many people know about. It has little impact on the subsequent career, but it still had a big impact at the time.

There is a reason why Anxi only scored 25 points. According to Anxi himself, the reason why he performed very mediocre was mainly because of back spasm injuries. This game was played with injuries. Regarding this point, Magic, Reggie and Tracy, what do you think?

Late at night after the game, on a Turner Sports special, host David Aldridge began asking guests for their opinions.

Magic Johnson and Reggie Miller called the game, so they were the first to speak.

After the game started, I felt that Anxi's performance was very wrong. He made 0 of 3 shots in the opening period. Although there were a few bursts in the subsequent rounds, Anxi played very restrained for most of the next time. I was a little worried at the time. I guessed it was because of injury, but now it seems it is. Magic Johnson did mention something during the game, wondering if Anxi had any physical problems.

McGrady rushed to speak first. McGrady has also suffered from back injuries, and back spasms often occur, so at this point, McGrady has a say: What I want to say is, back spasms are injuries. It is the most special injury. For those players who are often troubled by back injuries, they are prone to this kind of injury. Whenever they encounter back spasms, the best choice is to take a truce, because it is really It hurt so much, I couldn’t imagine playing with the severe pain in my back.”

Reggie Miller also nodded: Yes, Anxi not only continued to play despite back spasms, but also performed well. This is the most surprising...

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The discussion about Turner Sports started, and there was a lot of discussion in North America and across the ocean in China.

On the Hupu forum, the discussion thread about Anxi's outstanding performance despite injuries is almost overwhelming.

Anxi had back spasm and still started the game, and got a double-double of 25 points and 11 assists, leading the team to win. What level?

The strongest Iron Man in history! Is there any dispute?

Anxi is invincible. Can this game establish his status as the number one player in the league?

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Discussions such as this

Although they are all boasts, they are also true. This game in Anxi has indeed subverted many people's views. He still performed well despite injuries. What if there were no injuries?

Bucks Express Times reporter Tom Moore wrote: Anxi still scored 25 points, 5 rebounds, 11 assists, 3 steals and 1 block despite playing through injuries. It's hard to imagine what he would have done without injuries. With such a performance, can the Pacers still withstand the impact of the 76ers? I'm afraid not. If Anxi is not injured, maybe the 76ers will sweep the Pacers.

Charles Barkley also commented on his Twitter: If Anxi is not injured, it is not certain whether the Pacers can withstand the impact of the 76ers in half the game. It seems that the Eastern Conference Finals game will become less suspense.

Kenny Smith commented: Yes, but I think Anxi should consider resting in the next game. They have already won an away game. Whether they win or lose the next game is not that important. He needs to do what he needs to do now. The best thing is to put the injury away completely.

Kenny Smith gave Anxi a more reasonable suggestion, and Anxi also considered this. In the second game between the two teams in Indianapolis, Anxi indeed chose a truce.

After grabbing an away victory, Anxi really does not need to continue fighting for the second game. The most important thing is to recover from physical injuries and return to home court to win two consecutive games and get the match point.

Therefore, when Anxi was resting, Pau Gasol was unable to support himself. Naturally, the 76ers lost the game, and the loss was quite miserable, losing by 22 points. The Pacers defeated the Pacers 127:105 in their second home game. Defeated the 76ers, the huge 22-point difference also made people realize the importance of Anxi.

Anxi is not only a scoring point and ball possession point for the 76ers, but more importantly, it is a threat point. He can attract most of the Pacers' defensive pressure. This is the most important point of Anxi.

The disastrous defeat in the second game of the series did not make 76ers fans lose confidence. After all, Anxi did not play this game.

Also because Anxi played with injuries in the first game, the team won a small victory, but the team failed miserably in the second game. For the third game back at home, the 76ers are about to usher in Anxi in full condition. People's expectations The expectations are a bit overflowing. Anxi, who is fighting through injuries, can score 25 points and 11 assists. What if Anxi is in full condition? Will the Pacers be the 76ers' enemy?

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How are you? You should be fully recovered, right? Anxi looked at the team doctor and put on his clothes.

By this time, they had returned to Philadelphia.

The team doctor nodded: Of course, Ann, there is no problem. The back spasm is just a minor injury. If you rest early, you can recover sooner.

Anxi rolled his eyes. What this guy meant was that Anxi shouldn't have played the first game of the series with an injury. But now that he thinks about it, Anxi's original decision was correct. Because of Anxi's existence, even though he was only a 60% to 70% strength player. Anxi, but the 76ers just won.

If Anxi had not played with an injury, the big score now would have been 0:2. For the 76ers, with a score of 0:2, it would be terrible to lose a home game without paying attention.

Now, with a score of 1:1, it's the Pacers who need to worry.

On May 24, 2014, U.S. time, after two days of rest, the third game between the 76ers and the Pacers was about to begin at the Wachovia Arena.

At this time, two games of the Western Conference finals have been played, and the Spurs have won two consecutive games at home. It seems that the Thunder are no match for the Spurs, and their third game will start one day after the third game between the 76ers and the Pacers. , so Gregg Popovich turned on the TV, and he was ready to see how his opponents in the East were doing.

With two hours left before the start of the game, Anxi drove to the arena. In the passage from the parking lot to the locker room, Anxi was naturally surrounded by a group of reporters asking about his injuries.

Anxi saw the presence of local Philadelphia reporter Tom Moore, so he did not refuse the interview. Facing the reporter's questions, Anxi reassured everyone.

Yes, I have fully recovered. The back spasm has disappeared. I will play in this game without any restrictions. Our goal is to win. At our home court, we cannot lose even one game. The victory of the game...