"At the start of the playoffs, no one believed we could make it to the end. Now, I guess the people of Los Angeles must be believers!"
Old Tang's speech was very effective, greatly boosting the confidence of Portland fans.
On May 9th, the Rose Garden Arena hosted the first semifinal game between the Trail Blazers and the Supersonics.
That night, the tickets were once again sold out, with over two hundred temporary seats added on-site.
The frenzy of Portland fans provided strong psychological support to the Trail Blazers players.
In the regular season, many fans said, "Championship or not, it doesn't matter as long as we can watch Ah Gan play."
But when it comes to the blood-and-steel playoffs, no one refuses victory and a championship.
The Supersonics feel the same.
After more than two years of rebuilding, the Supersonics have already completed their basic framework.
Their wild and energetic playing style stands out in the league, causing headaches for many strong teams.
