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Reese: My role is to always be ready to make a contribution whether I play 1 minute or 20 minutes.

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In the NBA regular season, the Trail Blazers narrowly defeated the Thunder 121-119. In this game, Reese came off the bench for 20 minutes and 13 seconds, made 4 of 5 three-pointers, and scored 12 points and 2 assists. After the game, reporters followed up with the post-game press conference. The following is a compilation of Reese's interview.

Q: Although your playing time is irregular, you can make an impact every time you play - how do you do that?

A: My role is to be ready at all times. Whether you play 1 minute or 20 minutes, you must make a contribution - even if you are on the bench, you must cheer for your teammates.

Q: From the first quarter to the rest of the game, where is the turning point?

Answer: Mainly energy and concentration. The coach told us to keep playing - the game is long and there will be ups and downs. We stayed patient and won in the end.

Q: The head coach mentioned that he was still disappointed with the loss to the Lakers - how did this game inspire you?

A: This is a good rebound opportunity. The Thunder are the defending champions and are a good test for us. Although the start was not good, we stuck together and persisted until the end.

Q: Avdija made 0 of 11 shots in the first three quarters, but performed well at critical moments. What enables him to do this?

Answer: His confidence. Everyone knows how good he is - no matter what lies ahead, he will persevere. Great players always find a way.

Q: What is it like playing with Holiday?

A: Great. He's a veteran, a winner, and a calm teammate. Everyone can learn a lot from him, especially in critical moments.

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