Chapter 274 (1/2)
Tim Duncan's behavior before the game made the audience and the audience laugh, but Hollins couldn't laugh. Duncan's relaxed state is not because he belittles the enemy, but indicates that his physical condition is excellent!
Otherwise, Duncan is absolutely expressionless. Because of his good physical condition, Duncan has more and more funny moments this year. After all, he's in a good mood.
”After this damned game, we'll be able to go home fuckin 'home. I know you are very hard, and I know that at least 90% of the people in the stands want to watch us cry home. But just bite tonight and it's over! The San Antonio Spurs are not terrible. They won the first place in the Western Conference last season and we won him. Relax and play according to the routine arrangement, we will get the chance
Before the game began, Hollins briefly said a few words, mainly to boost morale.
Grizzlies have been playing Spurs for a long time, and being inspired again is undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire. Starting players from both sides stepped into the court, which Hollins considered to be the most important game before the all star game. It was on the trigger!
”The Spurs started as usual, with Tony Parker and Leonard at the back, and Richard Jefferson, who was recently rumored to be involved in the deal, continued to take the third place. Duncan is paired with Brazilian center Tiago split on the inside. This year, the Spurs went to the second place in the West with this set of starts, and they are stronger than everyone thought
Steve Cole introduced the Spurs' starting line-up, which seemed no different from last year's, which was to replace Ginobili with Leonard. Replace mcdades and Blair with split. The two new starters are both young, but the Spurs are much better than last season, which is their magic.
Otherwise, the Spurs are the best place for rookies to grow.
On the other hand, the Grizzlies started the same way they did last night against Celtic. Conley, link, guy and the black and white bear, no accident, Hollins generally does not change his starting lineup.
Although Duncan played No. 4 today, he still stood in the middle circle and competed with Pau Gasol!
”Steve, who do you think will win tonight? The Spurs have already beaten the Grizzlies twice, the latest one more than a week ago. In that game, the Spurs won the Grizzlies by 10 points and limited the Grizzlies' score to less than 90 points. It can be seen that the Spurs have great experience in restraining Grizzlies this year. So today, can Grizzlies find a solution to the problem? ”
”The first thing Grizzlies have to think about is how to hold on to the start. They played against Celtic only yesterday, and then they flew for three hours and played back-to-back. So today's game, for Grizzlies, will be very long. So they have to go step by step. ” Cole didn't answer his partner's question directly. In his opinion, it's too early for Grizzlies to think about winning now.
What's more... Grizzly bear is still entangled with the magic spell that can't win in a row.
Now the Grizzlies should think about how not to get hammered out by the Spurs in the first quarter.
Pau Popovich waved at the edge of the court to signal the players to step back.
The Spurs have a lot of experience in defense. As soon as the black-and-white bears are in the interior, Duncan finds Gasol and split sticks it behind Randolph.
This year, the Spurs' interior defense has improved significantly. Last season, the inside combination of Macbeth and Duncan was defeated by the black and white bears, especially the old Macbeth side to be blasted a bit worse.
After Popovich promoted the Brazilian this year, the Spurs defense Grizzlies efficiency quickly. Split's single defense and coordination defense are very good, his height can suppress Randolph. Although Randolph has comprehensive skills and flexible steps, split is not slow. He always has a way to keep his position and block Randolph's body in the whole process.
As for the other side of Duncan's defense against Pau Gasol, it's even more handy. Duncan is getting older and slower, but Pau Gasol is not so fast. Duncan can can use his excellent defense skills to torture the Spanish tramp. Moreover, Pau Gasol's scoring ability is not strong, and then Duncan's defense, it is even more difficult to score.
Spurs this aspect change, lets grizzly's attack threat plummet. The first two games lost to the Spurs, the black and white bears did not show too amazing performance. Popovich's change proved right.
So today, to see the Spurs come up against the black and white bear, Hollins is very worried.
Conley naturally understood the Spurs' strategy, so basketball didn't end up in the hands of the black and white bears. Guy handled the first attack with the ball. His mid-range jumper hit Richard Jefferson's head easily, and the Grizzlies made a good start.
Although the first to lose a goal, but the Spurs players do not seem nervous. They still believe that the situation is firmly in their hands.
Now playing Grizzlies, the Spurs' self-confidence is almost out of bounds.
Then the Spurs offensive round, guy actively snatched Duncan's basketball, and then personally carried the ball forward, a long lay up was successful, the Grizzlies played a 4-0 start!The Grizzlies on the bench all cheered, grizzlies in such a good state, it's time for them to beat the Spurs today!
Even guy, who scored 4 points, was very proud. After the layup, he waved his fist.
In the last game, guy was replaced by Jimmy Butler, and the Grizzlies won. For the stars, it is a shame that they are not trusted at the last moment and the team still wins.
So today, guy is trying to prove himself. In the first two rounds, he played very actively.