The Grizzlies were born in 1995 as the Rizzlies, with their home court in Vancouver, Canada. Like most teams that have just joined the NBA, the Grizzlies have struggled and have been unable to escape the fate of being bullied by others. The top 4
In this season, the team never won more than 20 games in the regular season, and even set an NBA record of losing 23 consecutive games. In 2001, the Grizzlies moved back to Memphis, USA, and changed their name to the Memphis Grizzlies. But the Grizzlies still did not get rid of it.
Due to the sluggish home game, the team's attendance rate has basically been at the bottom of the league. The local people are much more enthusiastic about the NCAA than going to the NBA. So when the Grizzlies reached the Western Conference semifinals, the locals were very surprised.
"Why do we still have an NBA team here and it has reached the Western Conference semifinals?"
Tonight the Magic will visit Memphis, Tennessee to challenge the Grizzlies.
Edison is sitting in the middle of the away lounge of FedEx Arena. Usually this position is reserved for the team boss, but now Edison is sitting here, and he plans to sit here too.
"Now each of you close your eyes and think back to the running route map that I have drawn countless times on the tactical board. You can think about it quietly." Edison looked at the players and closed their eyes one by one.
"The point guard enters the three-point line, screens high inside, doubles down after the pick-and-roll, and then scores. It's that simple. Just follow it after you come on the court, and you'll be fine. Okay, open your eyes now, and I'll announce the starting lineup."
After the players opened their eyes, except for Nash and a few others, everyone looked at Edison with wide eyes, looking forward to starting the game.
"Point guard Nash." This was what everyone expected. Nash also smiled slightly, without any excitement at all, as if it was natural for him to start. Well, it was indeed natural.
"Shooting guard Iguodala." Iguodala took a deep breath and secretly clenched his fists. Martin and Tony Allen, who were standing next to him, had a look of disappointment in their eyes.
"Small forward Marion." This is natural.
"Power forward..." At this time, Josh Smith had a solemn look on his face. He looked at Edison's lips and kept saying "Josh Josh" silently in his heart. But Uncle Huo was sitting firmly on the Diaoyutai with a relaxed expression on his face.
The old man has been very indifferent to the starting lineup. As for Diaw, he understood his identity as the sixth man early and was not tempted at all at this time.
"Josh Smith." After hearing this, Josh Smith closed his eyes and pursed his lips, as if he wanted to think of something, but he didn't think of anything.
"Center Dwight Howard." Howard still has the smile of a big boy, grinning and looking at the people here without any thought. Although Varejao knew early on that it would be difficult for him to start, he still had a little hope in his heart.
, but in the end the miracle did not happen. Why did you say that there is still a center forward De Klerk? Well, it seems that there really is a De Klerk.
Although some were disappointed and others were proud, the Magic team still encouraged each other and walked into the tunnel and onto the court.
Then the Grizzlies players also appeared one by one.
Although the home DJ shouted desperately, there was very little response. The reason has been mentioned before. The Grizzlies' attendance has always been very bad, and now it is even worse in the preseason.
As for how bad the Grizzlies' home attendance is, here is an example. Memphis, where the Grizzlies are located, is one of the most violent cities in the United States. In order to fill up the home court and solve some social problems at the same time, the Grizzlies have also come up with ideas.
A strange trick is that as long as local people in Memphis turn in their guns and weapons, they can get two free preseason tickets. Compared with Los Angeles, New York, and Chicago, where tickets are hard to come by, you can imagine how empty the arenas here are.
In fact, the Grizzlies are very good, including the familiar family members, Shane Battier, Posey, "White Chocolate" Jason Williams, "Gangster" Outlaw, and Mac Miller (ps: This person is Tracy McGrady)
good friend, it was because the Magic management directly replaced him without consulting McGrady, which made McGrady feel that he was not taken seriously, so he had the idea of leaving the Magic. His role in McGrady's departure was like
Wu Dalang’s window stick)….
Of course, there is also the Hall of Fame head coach that Edison values the most, Hubie Brown. A legendary head coach who can still have the mentality of a 20-year-old at the age of 70, who can always maintain the motivation to fight and get stronger with age. Although he talks and laughs in the commentary box,
But he is a decisive and decisive man on the coaching bench. Last season, he led the underdog Grizzlies to win 50 games and enter the playoffs, and was elected as the best coach. Unfortunately, not long after the start of this season, he lost his temper due to physical reasons.
After resigning, it can be said that this game is Edison's only chance to compete with him.
The Grizzlies' starting lineup is center Wright, power forward Swift, small forward Shane Battier, shooting guard Miller, and point guard Jason Williams. Gasol is out due to injury.
Edison attaches great importance to this game, not only because it is the first time he built a team by himself, but also because this Grizzlies has extremely strong defensive ability. In terms of tactical quality, it is not much worse than the Spurs and Pistons. It is a test of his offensive quality.
The best benchmark. It's a pity that Gasol is not here, and the Grizzlies are not the strongest lineup.
The jump ball started, and Howard and Wright stood in the center circle. Although Wright was about 4 centimeters taller than Howard, Howard's bounce was so incredible that the four centimeter gap was not a problem at all. The Magic attacked first.
Howard passed the ball to Nash. Marion and Iguodala immediately picked up the speed and rushed towards the Grizzlies' bottom corner like two arrows. Josh Smith and Howard followed closely behind.
Before the Grizzlies' defense was fully in place, Nash hit the target.
Josh Smith helped him block Jason Williams, who was following him. Nash rushed directly to the basket, and Josh also turned his back and rushed to the basket after the pick-and-roll was completed.
When Swift saw Williams being blocked, he naturally took turns defending and blocked Nash himself.
Nash saw Swift standing between his baskets like a black iron tower. He had no shooting angle, so he just hit the ground and passed the ball straight to the basket.
A good point guard has a radar in his head. He can clearly know where his teammates should be without looking. If he sees Swift coming over, then Josh must be free now. After more than ten days of training,
As a result, you knew without even looking that he would get to the basket.
Sure enough, the ball came to the player. I have to say that Nash's ground pass is really unique in the league. It is not only accurate, but also powerful. It really reaches Josh's waist. Josh does not need to bend down to reach the ball, it is very comfortable.
When he got the ball, he didn't need to adjust his body at all, he just took a step forward. Because of his fast speed and strong strength, the wind behind him made the jersey pop up, and then he jumped up and dunked, like a mountain bearing down on top.
When Swift turned back, Josh looked at him contemptuously from the basket, shouted when he landed, and then quickly returned to defense. At this time, the "referee zero tolerance" had not yet been introduced, and this kind of semi-provocation was allowed on the court.
's cry.
0-2, the Magic opened the scoring.
In addition, for a player like Nash who relies on his brain to play, it is difficult for you to feel his advantage in the game. Because in reality, his thinking can cover the entire court, while other players cannot do this. But you
In the game, whether it is football or basketball, there is always a radar chart below. Even if it is a player who only has eyes for the basket in reality, you can control him to organize. So I always think that the radar chart in the game should be
The design is a little more complicated. If you want to open it up like Nash, then close it when you catch the ball.
Mike Breen, the commentator of ABC Radio, said: "It's so exciting, amazing explosiveness and jumping ability. The Magic team gave the audience a dose of reassurance right from the start. If they can have one or two like this in every quarter,
A dunk will be worth the price of admission."
The Magic attack quickly and retreat quickly, which is the result of Thibodeau's strict requirements. By the time the Grizzlies send the ball, all Magic members have returned to half court...
When Hubie Brown saw the Magic's retreat, he knew something in his heart. The Magic's coach was really smart. He retreated so quickly. He must have made demands on the players before. It seems that the Magic are not as soft as the rumors predicted.
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Without Gasol, the Grizzlies' defensive gap may not be very big, but the offense is definitely downgraded. Without Gasol, the Grizzlies' offense has no axis and no clear offensive point.
Jason Williams and Swift also made a pick-and-roll in the high post. Nash was blocked behind, but Josh made up for it very timely. Thibodeau had not missed him in the past few days. Williams saw no chance,
I also plan to play inside like the Suns did just now.
Jason Williams is also a master of passing. During his years with the Sacramento Kings, his passing was the brightest sight in the NBA. He is the founder of the league's new generation of showtime.
Many people now say that Nash's passing is an art, but if compared with Jason during the Kings period, Nash can only be regarded as an ordinary painter, while Jason is Leonardo da Vinci. The so-called "success is also a failure."
"Xiao He", Jason's passing is so artistic, abstract and unpredictable that his teammates are often confused by his fake passes. They don't know if he will pass the ball, and they don't know how to communicate with him.
He cooperated, so in order to pursue the championship, the Kings traded him for Bibby.
After arriving with the Grizzlies, Jason met Hubie Brown, who came first in practicality. He had to give up his previous gorgeous style of play and become more down-to-earth. However, once he had the opportunity, he would still try to show it off and show off his signature moves.
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So he shook Josh with a fake layup, then collected the ball and passed it behind his back, trying to pass it to Swift. Unfortunately, Swift's brain was slow and he couldn't keep up, and was intercepted by Nash.
After Nash stole the ball, the Magic quickly launched a fast break. Iguodala and Marion were like wild dogs on the loose, heading directly towards the Grizzlies half.
I have to say that the current physical fitness of the Magic's players is really terrible. Although Iguodala looks strong, he is extremely fast. Historically, he can follow Iverson on the fast break with the 76ers.
Before Miller could react, Iguodala had already charged. Although Miller struggled to catch up, the gap between the two became wider and wider.
When Iguodala reached the three-point line, Nash's long pass arrived. Iguodala caught the ball and started at the free throw line - taking three steps and hitting the basket with one hand.
Dunk. The basketball stand shook under the impact of Iguodala, but Iguodala was not that flamboyant. He did not beat his chest or yell. After the dunk, he silently turned around and ran back to the half court, preparing to defend.
Two consecutive dunks made the audience excited. Although the away team performed well, the audience still praised, applauded, cheered and whistled endlessly.
But no one thought that these two dunks were just the appetizer, and an alley-oop feast was about to begin.
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By the way, did you look forward to the chapters you reviewed two days ago and thought they were pornographic jokes, but it’s a pity.
Also, it seems that some people are not satisfied with the heroine being Rachel, but I think it’s okay.
