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Chapter 108 Oden Injured Again! Lakers Beat Trail Blazers Easily

The Trail Blazers coach called another timeout and replaced Roy and Oden.

This adjustment made Oden the core of the offense.

The Lakers also took the opportunity to replace two generals, Jiang Chen and Bynum, allowing Gasol and Kobe to continue to rest.

After Roy broke through, he attracted a double-team and passed the basketball to Oden, who was unguarded and easily dunked with both hands.

On the Trail Blazers bench, the players stood up excitedly and applauded Oden.

After all, for the team, Oden is the hope that can lead them forward.

If he can show his dominance in the NCAA and average 20+10 per game, the Trail Blazers will rise completely this season!!

This is everyone's vision and hope for Oden.

Of course this requires a process, but Oden must also show a certain talent to make everyone believe that he has this ability.

As the second pick, Durant averaged 20 points per game in his rookie season, becoming the strongest rookie after James.

What about Oden, who outshines Durant in terms of talent?

Another round.

Roy passed the ball to Oden, who made a series of back-to-the-basket shots and then a sideways hook shot.

A little less force.

The basketball bounced out of the basket.

The Lakers took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. Jiang Chen dribbled across half court and used the skill [Aomine Daiki's Irregular Shot] to make a shot regardless of the defense.

For several consecutive rounds, the Trail Blazers passed the ball to Oden, allowing him to play one-on-one and find his offensive form.

But Oden couldn't find the feeling at all, his shots became more and more outrageous, and in the end he even made a hook shot under the basket.

This couldn't help but cause the fans at the scene to sneer a little.

Oden also looked frustrated.

The identity of the top scholar is like a joke to him.

Jiang Chen looked at Oden's tall back with a look of regret on his face.

If he remembers correctly, Oden was injured and left the game. Although he returned after a period of recuperation, he continued to suffer injuries throughout the season.

This talented No. 1 pick may have been envied by God as he suffered a series of devastating injuries and ultimately retired before he could live up to his reputation, leaving behind only the legend of "the greatest talent in history" in the NBA.

"Don't worry, man. It doesn't matter if you are in good shape or not, but the health of your body is the most important thing."

"You have to protect yourself from getting hurt."

Jiang Chen walked up to Oden and gave him some advice.

Since he had the memories of his previous life and knew Oden's situation, he couldn't bear to watch Oden fall.

Regardless of whether this advice is useful or not, Jiang Chen wants to try to change all this.

No one wants to see an outstanding and talented athlete being ruined by injuries before he or she has a chance to shine.

Oden was stunned for a moment, then his face turned gloomy and he said unkindly:

"Thank you for your kind reminder, but I want to say that my body is very healthy! After a season of recuperation, my body will not suffer any injuries again."

Jiang Chen shook his head and said nothing more.

He could clearly hear Oden's resistance.

Perhaps if someone else talked to Oden, it would have a certain effect.

But Oden might just think Jiang Chen's words were a mockery.

After all, both of them were rookies in 2007. Jiang Chen performed amazingly as an undrafted player, while Oden performed poorly as the No. 1 pick.

Jiang Chen mentioned words like "injury" and "health" again.

The speaker may not have any intention, but the listener may take it seriously.

The word "injury" is Oden's biggest pain now.

His body recovered, but his heart was still being eroded by the "injury".

Sometimes people are like this. Before something unknown happens, they are more willing to trust themselves rather than listen to others.

What's more, this suggestion came from the person Oden regarded as his biggest competitor.

Oden felt a little embarrassed and played even harder.

During a quick return to defense, Oden's foot suddenly missed a step and fell to the ground, with his ankle severely twisted.

Then his whole huge body fell to the ground.

The floor was shaking.

Everyone's face changed.

Especially the players of the Trail Blazers, their faces were full of worry, and a bad premonition came to their hearts.

A terrifying thought lingered in my mind and could not be shaken off.

Oden...isn't he injured again?

Everyone gathered around quickly.

Jiang Chen stood in the backcourt in a daze, sighing heavily, having already anticipated the result.

Sure enough, the team doctor came forward to check on Oden and indicated with a serious expression that Oden could no longer continue playing.

Then two substitute players helped Oden walk to the player tunnel. They needed to go into the locker room for further examination to know the specific injury.

But it is certain that this game will not return.

His statistics were only 1 of 7 shots, 2 points, 4 rebounds, 2 fouls and 2 turnovers.

Such a debut performance is undoubtedly disappointing.

Looking at Oden's limping back, the Trail Blazers players were all overshadowed.

This injury really came unexpectedly!

"Injured again! Does Oden really have a glass body?"

Smith said with some surprise, his face full of regret.

"I sincerely hope that Oden is OK. Both the Trail Blazers and Oden himself can no longer bear the impact of the injury!"

Barkley also said.

It was supposed to be a competition between Oden and Jiang Chen, two sophomores from the same class, but now it has turned into a solo dance for Jiang Chen.

After Oden left the court, the game continued.

The Trail Blazers were obviously affected and their morale was very low. The Lakers seized the opportunity and launched a climax of offense, widening the gap to more than 20 points.

The first half of the game is over.

54:75.

The Lakers are already leading by 21 points.

The long halftime break ended and the second half began.

The Trail Blazers were in poor form on the offensive end, and were unable to limit the offense of Jiang Chen and Kobe on the defensive end.

In less than half a quarter, the Lakers extended their lead to 30 points.

The game lost suspense.

The Trail Blazers coach was straightforward and replaced all the main players at the end of the third quarter and went straight into garbage time.

Finally the game was over.

The score is 96:119.

The Lakers defeated the Trail Blazers by 23 points and got off to a good start in the season.

Surprisingly, the best player of the Lakers in this game was not Kobe, but the second-year draft pick Jiang Chen who just got a big contract!

Jiang Chen played for 32 minutes in the game, made 16 of 24 shots, 9 of 14 three-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws, scoring 44 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists with extremely high efficiency, breaking many records in the NBA opening game!