However, Jiang Hao's next choice was beyond most people's expectations.

Ignoring Leonard's request for the ball, Jiang Hao faced Lillard's defense and directly chose to pull out.

Although Lillard is short in stature, because he sticks very tightly, strictly speaking, Jiang Hao's move is taking a huge risk.

Fortunately, Jiang Hao really completed a series. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the sky and finally got into the basket steadily.

The Moda Center was silent. For the fans in Torn City, they had not seen such a bold rookie for a long time.

At such a critical moment in the playoffs, this rookie dared to make such a choice. This Spurs No. 35 really deserves his reputation.

On the court, Jiang Hao's shot selection made Lillard quite angry. He did not expect that the Chinese rookie in front of him actually ignored his existence. After so many years in the league, he had never encountered such a situation.

However, this guy really has a big heart.

Lillard's interest was aroused, and he decided that it was necessary to have some fun with this rookie.

Therefore, in the next Blazers' offensive round, when Lillard came to the frontcourt with the ball to face Jiang Hao, he actually ignored his teammates' requests for the ball and also completed a three-point shot towards Jiang Hao.

brush.

The fans' eyes widened, and they seemed to understand something from Lillard's unhesitating 3-pointer.

These two people are at loggerheads.

Of course Jiang Hao understood Lillard's meaning at this time, so he shrugged and just kept going. What's the point.

After holding the ball and advancing to the frontcourt, he used Danny Green's screen to complete the shot in an instant.

brush!

Another three-pointer.

"Haha, China Jiang hit two three-pointers in a row. It was really a thrilling duel. According to Damian's reaction just now, it is no surprise that this kind of duel will continue."

Sure enough, when it was the Trail Blazers' turn to attack, Lillard chose the same response.

However, this time he seemed to be unlucky. Although his shooting movements were smooth, he failed to hit the shot.

As Lillard's shot failed, the first contest between the two men temporarily came to an end.

Of course, for the Spurs, even Leonard is willing to continue to play for Jiang Hao at this time when Jiang Hao still feels hot.

Throughout the second quarter, the Spurs' offense was basically supported by Jiang Hao.

Therefore, at the end of the first half, Jiang Hao had scored 24 points and was currently the highest-scoring player on both teams.

Relying on Jiang Hao's outstanding performance, the Spurs further widened the point difference in the second quarter, 50:40! They extended the point difference to 10 points.

Obviously, this is not good news for the Blazers playing at home. Frankly speaking, the Blazers' performance in the first half was not bad. They were just restricted by the Spurs' defense.

Whether it's Danny Green, Dejounte Murray, or even Leonard, they put a lot of pressure on the Trail Blazers on the defensive end.

In this case, the adjustment of the half-time break is particularly important for the Blazers. If they cannot find a suitable rhythm to open up the game in the third quarter, then they may be like a warm water in this game.

It's like boiling a frog, losing the game in silence.

"I don't know, maybe he is taking drugs. I suggest that the league should take him for a drug test after the game."

During halftime, Gregg Popovich accepted a courtside interview, but it was obvious that the old man was a little naughty tonight and did not want to cooperate with reporters.

When the reporter asked him why Jiang Hao was in such good condition, the old man actually started joking.

All right.

The esn reporter was a little helpless. Every time he interviewed Popovich, it was always an arduous task because the old man was like a child and he would not cooperate with you.

But in fact, what the esn reporter didn't know was that although Popovich was joking in words tonight, in his heart, he was also incredible about Jiang Hao's performance in the first half of the game.

Never.

Popovich swore that he had been the head coach of the Spurs for so many years, but he had never encountered a rookie like Jiang Hao.

A rookie breaks out in his first year, which is the legendary peak at debut. Popovich can understand this situation, because in the history of the NBA, there have been more than one such player.

But, you are already in the playoffs, why are you still so fierce? And it seems that the situation is getting stronger every game.

Popovich felt that Leonard, who he had been waiting for for a long time to return, had no presence in the game just now.

God, stop joking. The playoffs are a stage for superstars. Are all the superstars in China?

He, Popovich, felt that he was still not quite ready.

However, isn't it even more unbelievable that a player who has not yet become a superstar has performed like a superstar?

Popovich has some happy worries. At the beginning of the season, facing an old, weak and sick lineup, he never expected that the situation would be like this. When will the San Antonio Spurs run out of players?

After leaving the esn reporter in a daze, Popovich turned around and walked to the locker room very proudly.

"How are your calves?"

After Popovich returned to the locker room, he immediately came to Jiang Hao, who was applying ice to his right calf.

Although he performed well in the first half, he was accidentally kicked in his right calf by a Trail Blazers defender while grabbing a rebound under the basket. He didn't feel much pain at the time and thought it was nothing.

Unexpectedly, I was numbed by the kick at that time, and now it looks like there is still some bleeding.

"There's nothing wrong with the boss, you know, it's inevitable."

Jiang Hao shook his head. He had been mentally prepared. After playing a game in the NBA, it was simply impossible to ensure that his whole body didn't have any bumps. The only thing the players prayed for was that as long as they didn't

Just be seriously injured.

"Why are you in such a strong state? I think as a reward, after the game is over, you have to treat everyone to dinner."

Popovich laughed, he now likes Jiang Hao more and more as a player.

"Spare your life, boss. You know I'm penniless now."

Jiang Hao deliberately cried because he just wanted to make the atmosphere in the locker room more lively. As for treating guests, there is no problem. He is no longer the poor, cash-strapped young man he was last year. Let alone treating him once.

Even if he was invited ten times, he would not blink an eye.

Regarding money, Jiang Hao's consistent attitude is that he would rather be a pauper than work hard for money all his life. Thinking about that kind of life is quite boring.
Chapter completed!