Chapter 1121 (1/2)
The San Antonio Spurs have quietly ranked second in the NBA's official rankings.
They surpass the Golden State Warriors with better performance, second only to the Memphis Grizzlies, who won 15 games in a row.
Many people are surprised by the result, after all, the Spurs this year is really not much of a topic.
The world is waiting for link and Durant's war of words, warriors and Grizzlies.
In today's era when even James' attention has been affected, the Spurs' popularity has plummeted.
Therefore, the Spurs appear in the strength of the second place in the ranking table, more or less than people expected.
However, in fact, the Spurs have been playing well this season, but no one cares.
In the opening game of this season, the Spurs have abused the defending champion warriors by 29 points, which is enough to show that their strength is not weak.
Although after that, the Spurs were silent for a while, and did not play such a hearty victory, but this is also understandable.
Spurs this season lineup exchange blood range, is far bigger than people impression.
In addition to Duncan's retirement last summer, Dior and West also left one after another. Gasol, David Lee, didymon and bertans are all new players this season.
In this case, the Spurs into the state a little slower is actually a very normal thing, after all, we all need to run in.
Although the Spurs have been winning, but playing a dominant game is rare, most of them rely on high key ball percentage, and get a single digit advantage.
However, the situation began to improve in December. After the new spurs run in, from December to now, the Spurs' offensive efficiency ranked third in the league, only after the warriors and Grizzlies.
Defense efficiency simply surpasses Grizzlies, leading the League!
In the quiet, the Spurs have completed the awakening.
It's no surprise that such an excellent team can reach the second place in the battle power ranking list.
The night before the start of the game, when the world suddenly responded that it was a big match, link was no longer surprised and excited.
Because he is already ready for this game!
And even if we put aside all this, the fact that we are in opposition to Leonard alone is enough to attract link's attention.
It's true that there wasn't so much talk before the game, and there wasn't so much conflict between the two sides.
But link knew that Leonard wanted to beat Grizzlies and his obsession, but he was no worse than Durant.
Just because that guy doesn't like to talk doesn't mean he doesn't want to win.
On TV, many people think the Grizzlies' 15 consecutive wins should be handed over to the Spurs. Others believe that Grizzlies can defuse crises as they have done countless times before.
In any case, it's going to be tough against the league's most efficient defensive team.
Link covered his head at the thought of Leonard's expressionless face.
Tomorrow's game, it is estimated that it will be a grinding tug of war.
On the afternoon of February 6, when the Spurs players stepped into the court to warm up, the grizzly fans did not even respond.
If the Rockets, thunder or warriors or knights are on the stage to warm up, the boos in the FedEx stadium will certainly break through the dome of the stadium.
But facing the Spurs, most fans didn't react much.
Subconsciously, the Spurs still don't seem to be competing for the title. Even if the Spurs have climbed to the second place on the strength list, there is still little talk about the future of the Spurs.
Hobby Brown also noticed this problem, so he gave fans a lot of data to remind them of the strength of the Spurs.
”Take the Spurs' offense, it's no accident that their offensive efficiency ranks third in the league. Both dademon and Aldrich can provide space for the Spurs, and Denny Green's three-point shooting rate has been greatly improved compared with the previous season
”When both players are able to shoot and the number one flank is back on time, it's naturally Leonard, the Spurs' keeper, who benefits most
”Leonard's offensive efficiency this season has reached the level of the league's first-line superstar, and he has become very skilled in singles after the pick and roll. Even his long criticized three-point goal has improved this season. With an average of 5.2 three-point shots on the court, Leonard was able to hand over 38% of the three-point shooting rate, which is a great improvement
”What's more, the fact that the Spurs were eliminated by Grizzlies in the playoffs last season will greatly increase their desire to win today. No one doesn't want revenge, not to mention the grudging defeat when they fight to rob seven. So, cheer up. The FedEx stadium is going to have a tough fight today
Hobby Brown's analysis made the fans in front of the TV set pay more attention to the Spurs' opponent. Under their ordinary shell, there is an incomparable strength.After the warm-up, the referee indicated that both sides should be ready to play.
Link brought everyone together before he came out to remind his teammates of the importance of the game.
Under this, link also eliminated the grizzly bear the last trace of light enemy possibility.
When link stood in his place, he found Leonard staring at himself.
Leonard was still expressionless, but link could feel the strong desire to win from the guy.
After all, eyes sometimes contain more emotions than expressions.
”Link.” Just then Leonard spoke without warning.
”Are you calling me? It's a rare thing. ” Link laughed, but soon felt embarrassed.
Nonsense, smile at a guy with no expression, can you not be embarrassed!?