Chapter 492 (1/2)
The all star game is over and the NBA regular season is on fire again. On February 19, the Grizzlies met their first All-Star opponent, the pistons, in the battered Detroit.
It's no surprise that the pistons are 21-33 this season because they haven't been in the playoffs in the last three seasons. It's not a day or two for rebuilding a team.
There is no suspense in this game. The Grizzlies are far ahead of the pistons. Even for a single position, there is no dominant position for the piston.
Brandon Wright is the Pistons' most reliable player, but as a sophomore, he averaged 40% of his shots per game, making his 13 points seem to have been piled up by the right to shoot.
The Grizzlies took the lead early and clocked out for three quarters, a situation that Stevens often had after taking over the Grizzlies.
In the fourth quarter, link, Randolph, igordala and other Grizzlies sat on the bench, but the camera lens was focused on the plain looking guy at the end of the bench.
”It's Tobias Harris's first game with the Grizzlies, but even in the garbage hour, coach Stevens doesn't seem ready to let him play. I still don't understand what the Grizzlies are trying to do with this deal Two local commentators in Detroit were so bored that they began to worry about the Grizzlies.
”It's not just you, Wharton. A lot of people don't understand what Grizzlies think. A trade is bound to destroy the integrity of the Grizzlies' lineup. If a player is traded and he is not used, it is meaningless for the team that is in charge of the finals. It's better to keep Spitz. God knows what the Grizzlies are for. Maybe they just want to find a sense of presence in the trading market? ”
The ridicule of the two commentaries coupled with Harris's helpless expression makes old Bauer in front of the TV very helpless.
But in fact, there's a reason why Harris didn't play during garbage time. Harris, who appeared in the training hall for the first time yesterday, was severely beaten by Randolph and Arthur.
On the training ground, Harris seemed at a loss. Facing Randolph, Harris is almost unable to move under the basket. And the defensive end, also can't resist the big black bear rough collision.
After that, in the face of Arthur after Achilles tendon rupture, Harris actually also played very struggling.
Seriously, his performance surprised link. Is this still Tobias Harris, the all star?
After the training, Harris was very depressed. He wanted to vent his negative emotions by training, but because the team had an away game today, Stevens banned everyone from training yesterday...
he went home with that kind of pent up mood, which made Lin Keguang feel uncomfortable. After training, Randolph was also very disappointed. On the way to the parking lot with link, he shook his head. ”Didn't you say he'd let me know who Tobias Harris is today? I'm sorry, but there's nothing in that kid's eye. ”
Yesterday's training condition was so bad, Harris naturally did not get the opportunity to play today.
A few minutes later, the whole game is over. The Grizzlies easily smashed the pistons 105-91 away. In the third quarter, link scored 23 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds, making him the best player in the game.
At the press conference after the game, link did not encounter any embarrassing problems, until the last reporter raised his hand.
”Link, what do you think of the team's deal for Tobias Harris?”
Harris was in the dressing room and the news conference was on the radio. He suddenly stopped and became very focused.
Link secretly scolded the reporter in his heart. It was really bad for NIMA. It was clear that there was no moth in the audience, so he had to dig a hole for himself in the end.
However, link has been a rookie of the League for three years. He is also handy to deal with such reporters. ”I believe Tobias will play his part in Memphis. You may think I'm saying beautiful things, but I'm serious. All of us were despised in the beginning. But we were all reborn in Memphis. Harris is the same. He's getting into the team
Stevens, next to link, nodded approvingly. Link said it beautifully.