The Portland Trail Blazers feel extremely embarrassed. They want to remind everyone that the Western Conference semifinals are not over yet. They still have two games to play against the Spurs.

Why did you just ignore them and talk about the Western Conference Finals?

Well, who makes them look hopeless.

However, the Spurs unexpectedly continued to remain silent. Whether it was where Jiang Hao should go, which was hotly discussed in the league, or the very likely Western Conference Finals, the Spurs were silent from top to bottom.

"Don't ask me these questions, I only care about the series with Portland right now"

Popovich has said the same thing on camera multiple times.

This leaves many people scratching their heads.

At this time, even Spurs fans were a little flustered. They neither wanted to see Jiang Hao leave the Spurs, nor did they want the team to suffer in the Western Conference finals again.

What are the team management thinking?

Why don't you even have an attitude?

Perhaps at this time, only Jiang Hao knows the reason why the Spurs management did not take a stance.

Because just last night, Rich Paul told him that the relationship between the Spurs and Leonard continues to deteriorate, and the possibility of Leonard leaving in the upcoming summer is increasing. The Spurs management is worried at this time.

Now that they have grown up, they no longer care about Jiang Hao or even the Western Conference.

"Jiang, I said it before, when there is a problem with the trust between the players and the team, it is difficult to get back together. So, I have to make new plans for your future. Just wait.

Jiang, I will not let you down," Rich Paul said at last.

Jiang Hao spread his hands after hanging up the phone. What can he say? Maybe like Popovich said, the only thing that should be concerned about now is the semifinals with the Trail Blazers. This series is still not over yet.

One day later, the third game of the series between the Spurs and the Trail Blazers began at the Ata Center, home of the Spurs.

In this game, Popovich made adjustments to the starting lineup. He tried a lineup with one large and four small for the first time in the playoffs. The aging Pau Gasol was replaced by Rudy Gay.

No one expected Popovich to suddenly change his formation, and the Blazers also didn't expect it. The fans didn't expect it, and they were surprised at most, but the Blazers didn't expect it, and they would have to pay the price.

The lineup of one senior and four juniors has obviously greatly improved in terms of athletic ability. Before the game started, Popovich also specifically told Jiang Hao that this game should focus on fast pace.

Therefore, when the game started, under the control of Jiang Hao, the Spurs suddenly started playing a fast-paced game, and the Trail Blazers were a little stunned.

Have the Spurs given up on positional warfare?

How can this be!

Isn't positional warfare what they are good at?

Why do we need to change our lineup in the playoffs just because we can't put pressure on them? Although the Blazers players feel a little uncomfortable, they feel that this should not be the whole reason.

"Obviously, Greg is preparing for the Western Conference Finals. As we all know, the Golden State Warriors are a fast-paced team."

Someone mentioned Popovich's intention, and everyone immediately agreed because there seemed to be no other reason.

Whoosh!

After the Spurs hit 10 three-pointers in the first two quarters, everyone was even more convinced of this idea. Popovich was rehearsing the lineup, and he was preparing for the Western Conference Finals.

Jiang Hao once again became the most handsome boy in the game in this half, because he contributed to 5 of the 10 three-pointers made by the Spurs in the half.

He made 5 of 7 three-pointers in the half, with a shooting percentage of 70.

Of course, everyone is not surprised that Jiang Hao has such an excellent three-point shooting ability. You must know that Jiang Hao became famous in the regular season with his accurate three-point shooting.

Stephen Curry has no hope of becoming the league's three-point leader this season, but in fact, Jiang Hao's best scoring weapon is also a three-pointer. Many people are saying that if Jiang Hao is not in the Spurs, the other two teams will completely focus on him.

For the team he came to play, his three-point shooting numbers were not necessarily much worse than Curry's.

Jiang Hao hit a total of more than 160 three-pointers in the regular season this season, although there is still a big gap compared to Curry's more than 380.

But everyone must be clear that Jiang Hao only made his professional debut more than a month into the new season, and before the All-Star weekend, he had been serving as a substitute player. The most important thing is that he is in the Spurs, his main team.

The coach is Popovich.

Therefore, people will say that when Jiang Hao and Curry have the same conditions, his three-pointers are really not worse than Curry.

Of course, Curry's current status is all earned by himself, not given by God. In this league, there are many players with accurate three-pointers, but there are only a few who can become super giants.

?

There is a ready-made example in the Spurs. Is Danny Green's three-point shooting ability poor? But after so many years, his label is still just an excellent 3D player.

On the Trail Blazers bench, Damian Lillard sat on the floor with blurred eyes. The team's crazy counterattack in the third quarter was once again withstood by the Spurs.

78:92!

Not surprisingly, tonight's game was another disastrous defeat.

God, is it really that hard to win a game?

Lillard lowered his head feebly. He really wanted to win, and the winning flame in his chest had never been extinguished.

Spurs No. 35! That No. 35 again!

Lillard feels that through this series, he has left the memory of Spurs No. 35 deep in his heart.

What kind of player is he?

If he is the starting small forward of the Portland Trail Blazers, then everything will be completely different. Lillard feels that if the Spurs No. 35 is really the small forward of his team, then they will advance to the Western Conference Finals.

And Damian Lillard can also officially start the showdown with the Golden State Warriors.

Although he doesn't want to respect this team from the bottom of his heart, winning the game is undoubtedly a better way to fight back.

Lillard began to seriously consider the public suggestion made by team legend Bill Walton on a show two days ago.

He felt more and more that this suggestion was so wonderful.

But, is it possible for the team management to bring Spurs No. 35 to Portland?

Lillard is a little discouraged. He has some understanding of the team's salary space. In his impression, the team does not seem to have much chips and salary space for them to operate in the upcoming offseason.

"Man, the San Antonio Spurs are a good team, but it doesn't look like it's a good fit for you. In my opinion, it kind of stifles your growth. Come to Portland, you'll be our best and most trustworthy team."

"No. 3"

Lillard took the initiative to say to Jiang Hao after the game.
Chapter completed!