Basketball K God

Chapter 629

On November 11, the Grizzlies will continue to play at home against the Golden State Warriors, their opponents in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs last season.

In this game, thanks to the outstanding performance of Xie Kai and Conley, the Grizzlies easily defeated their opponents at home and ushered in a 3-game winning streak.

After 3 consecutive victories, the Grizzlies' record came to 5 wins and 1 loss, and their ranking rose to third in the Western Conference.

Two days later, the Grizzlies were a guest at Indiana, and the final away game was the Pacers.As a result, their overall performance was sluggish, they lost to their opponents away, and their 2-game winning streak was suspended.

After the game, the Grizzlies returned to Memphis to prepare for their next home game against the Raptors.

The Raptors ranked 34th in the Eastern Conference with 48 wins and 10 losses last season. Unfortunately, they failed to enter the playoffs.Even so, under the guidance of Coach Casey, the only foreign team in the NBA is growing every year.This team is very young and has many talented players. With the East dominated by the Heat, "obscene development" is a very good route to become stronger.

Every time the Raptors are played, the conflict between Gay, Xie Kai and the Black Bear will be discussed by the media, and it will be discussed many times.The media doesn't think it's a big deal. In fact, everyone probably doesn't care that much about it anymore. After being discussed and flirted with by them, it seems that both sides are brooding in an instant.

The entire Raptors team has arrived in Memphis.After finishing daily training, Gay, as a veteran of the Grizzlies, naturally became the focus of media interviews.

The reporter caught Guy and asked him about the revenge Grizzly and his relationship with Xie Kai and Black Bear, conflicts and so on.

Gay didn't want to keep worrying about this matter, he just said that he is doing well in the Raptors now, and he doesn't want to ask about the Grizzlies.

But the media turned around and reported that Gay ignored Xie Kai and the Black Bears, ignored the defending champion Grizzlies, was supercilious, and so on.

Of course, Gay has a pimple in his heart. He feels that if the old prince is replaced by himself, there is a high probability of winning the championship. He even thinks that if he replaces Metabolism or Black Bear, he can also help the Grizzlies win the championship.In his subconscious mind, he and Xie Kai are players of the same level, but the team does not support him enough.

Xie Kai did not comment on Gay in the interview. He didn't want to say more, didn't want to discuss his former teammates, and he didn't want to be the material of media news anymore.

As for Guy, he no longer hates this person, he is just a passerby at most, anyway, you don't know me, and I don't know you either.As for the competition, it is absolute not wanting to lose.

On the evening of May 11, FedEx Arena.

Black Bear came to the arena early to practice. He did not perform well because of his condition. As the FMVP winner of last season, he was also criticized by all parties, and of course he would feel ashamed.The opponent in this game is the Raptors led by his former teammate Guy who had a bad relationship with him before. He didn't want to play like shit in front of this annoying person, so he came to the game in advance to warm up and try to play a good performance and beat the opponent. .

Of course, fans of the Grizzlies don't want to miss such a game.The arena for this game has become a bestseller again, and tickets are hard to find again.

The Raptors are in the Eastern District and come to this venue to play, only one game a season (assuming the two teams do not meet in the finals), so it is not easy for fans to see Gay and Xie Kai’s duel at their doorstep Things, naturally cherish them all the more.

Because there was a trade before, both teams have old players from the other side.The current Raptors' leader Lowry played for the Grizzlies before, and Austin Daye also returned to the Raptors this season; Ed Davis is a player of the Raptors.

The relationship between the former teammates is good, except for Gay.

Gay didn't hug and greet any Grizzlies player. He left in a way he didn't want to accept. He was relieved, but his heart hadn't been fully opened yet.

Looking at the championship banner above the arena, Gay felt very uncomfortable.If I was in the Grizzlies, I should also wear the championship ring!
The Grizzlies were still very relaxed when warming up. Although they lost an away game in Indiana in the last game, they didn't think there was a problem with their strength.After winning the championship last season, there is no longer any problem with their self-confidence.They know what they can do, what level they are, and a regular-season loss won't make them doubt themselves.

The game will be narrated by TNT's Kevin Harlan and Steve Kerr.

In this game, the starting lineup of the Grizzlies at home remains unchanged from the previous game.

The starting lineup of the Raptors in the away game is: center-Jonas Valanciunas, power forward-Amir Johnson, small forward-Rudy Gay, shooting guard-DeMar DeRozan, point guard -- Kyle Lowry.

The Grizzlies' starting lineup is very stable, so why not the Raptors?The difference between the two teams lies in the gap between the defensive strength and the personal abilities of the superstars. Just looking at the strength on paper, the gap is not a big difference.

In the pre-season predictions, the Raptors are very hopeful to enter the playoffs this season.Their starting XI is very young, none of them are over 30 years old.The advantage of a young team is its high ceiling and strong plasticity.Coach Casey does have two brushes when it comes to training and coaching young players.Under his guidance, DeRozan and others have improved almost every season.

Kevin Harlan smiled and said to Steve Kerr: "Since Rudy was traded by Memphis, he has never been to this arena, and he will create a lot of news!"

The wrinkles on Steve Kerr's face when he smiled were comparable to those of an 80-year-old woman: "It's all media propaganda. None of us know what their private relationship is like."

Kevin Harlan continued to laugh: "I'm looking forward to what will happen in this game."

Cole smiled and said, "I'm looking forward to it too."

When the game time is up, the starting players of both sides enter the field, and Valanciunas and the White Bear are preparing to jump the ball near the middle circle.

Varan is the center of Lithuania, and the White Bear is the center of Spain. In today's NBA, with the decline of centers, more and more European insiders have become the main players in each team.

Amidst the cheers of the fans at the scene, the jump ball started, and Varan defeated the white bear who was heavier and older than himself.

The Raptors in the away game took the lead in getting the ball, and Lowry slowly dribbled the ball across the half.

Lowry was selected by the Grizzlies in the 06 draft. He was traded to the Rockets after more than two seasons here, and was traded to the Raptors after a few seasons.

In the Raptors, Lowry gradually became the team's starting point guard last season. He is in excellent form this season and is expected to continue to improve.

Lowry passed the ball to DeRozan, who then passed the ball to Varan in the low post.

(End of this chapter)