The Grizzlies have a chance of winning against the Warriors, and the Grizzlies management also knows this - of course, it is more because there are too many similar voices from the outside world, and the Grizzlies management also believes it...
Since there is a chance of winning, then you have to stud!
Conley is injured and it is unacceptable for him to be absent. Even if he is asked to make an emergency comeback in this state, it is unacceptable!
Of course I have no choice but to endure it. Isn’t there a way now?
Because of Deng Fang!
As soon as the series against the Trail Blazers ended, the Grizzlies management found Deng Fang and asked him to treat Conley.
Deng Fang offered one-third of Conley's annual salary, and the Grizzlies management immediately agreed.
Deng Fang used to charge half price, but now it's only one-third. Of course, he had to agree to this good thing.
Deng Fang didn't hesitate and immediately cured Kangli's illness after receiving the money.
"Now if you lose again, you have nothing to say, right?" After being cured, Deng Fang clapped his hands and asked.
"No excuses, let's meet on the field!"
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Since Conley fully recovered, the Grizzlies sent out their familiar starting lineup: Conley, Tony Allen, Courtney Lee, Randolph, and Gasol.
The Warriors' starting lineup remains unchanged, with Curry, Klay, Barnes, Draymond Green, and Bogut.
The Grizzlies' lineup is very defensive, with two black bears on the inside and three defensive elites on the outside. Although they are a bit slow, their defensive awareness is in place and they do not suffer in physical confrontation.
But the Warriors' defense is not bad either!
Klay, Barnes, Draymond Green and Bogut are all top defensive players, and Curry is not bad at point guard either.
The Grizzlies put Tony Allen on Curry, Conley on Klay, Courtney Lee on Barnes, Randolph on Draymond Green, and Gasol on Bogut.
The obvious disadvantage in this matchup is that Barnes and Courtney Lee's height and weight are too different.
However, Gasol and Randolph were able to stand in the paint and were too afraid of Barnes coming in.
If you only shoot three-pointers from outside, then Courtney Lee is enough.
The Grizzlies were well prepared on the defensive end. They used a variety of methods to deal with the Splash Brothers' off-ball movement, including delay, substitution, return, and flanking. While chasing the Splash Brothers, they also tried their best to control the penalty area.
The Grizzlies' defense is systematic, which requires players to have strong individual defensive capabilities, as well as everyone's golf intelligence and teamwork to work well together.
None of this is a problem for grizzly bears.
Therefore, the Grizzlies' defense has always been very good, and they are also considered to be the team most likely to stop the Warriors, who have the strongest offensive firepower.
Offense and defense are integrated. In order to defend, the Grizzlies also have arrangements on the offensive end, which is to attack the inside as much as possible!
Give the ball to the black and white bears and let them attack, causing damage in the penalty area and slowing down the pace of the game.
The slower the game, the better it is for the Grizzlies!
Don't shoot outside shots if you have the chance, unless you run out of time!
The Warriors don't have many interior manpower, and they only have one orthodox center, Bogut. As long as one of Bogut or Draymond Green is troubled by fouls, the Grizzlies will have a chance!
The Grizzlies' idea is completely fine, and this is also the opinion of all neutral fans and experts.
But of course Deng Fang also knew this!
The Warriors' defense has also made targeted arrangements. Klay defends Conley, Barnes defends Courtney Lee, Draymond Green defends Gasol, Bogut defends Randolph, and Tony Allen lets Curry play.
Watch inside.
Yes, Curry is watching, three meters away from him!
As long as Tony Allen doesn't come in, you can shoot three-pointers as long as you want!
Even if it's a two-point shot, Tony Allen can shoot it if he wants!
As long as you don’t stay in restricted areas!
To put it bluntly, the Warriors' defensive strategy is very simple, that is, five defenses and four defenses!
If you dare to let Tony Allen start, I will dare to defend five and four, flank Randolph and Gasol, make mistakes, and play counterattack fast breaks!
If you want to go slow, then I'll go fast!
You know that I want to play fast, and I also know that you want to play slow, but the Warriors can slow down, and they have ways to do it in positional battles, but it is difficult for the Grizzlies to get fast!
In positional battles, the Splash Brothers' off-ball movement is equally difficult to prevent and is the biggest defensive nightmare for other teams in the league, but can Randolph run and play? How many rounds can Gasol run in a row?
We can play with a big lineup or a small lineup, what about you?
We can short Tony Allen without restraint, but who do you dare to short?
To put it bluntly, no matter how good the tactical arrangement is, someone must execute it. What kind of tactics can you use based on the configuration of players.
The Warriors' configuration is more reasonable, the team's flaws are less obvious, and of course they have more tricks they can use.
Of course, the Grizzlies also made targeted arrangements. When they saw Curry defending Tony Allen, they started a pick-and-roll with Tony Allen and Conley, hoping to get Curry to switch to Conley.
Of course, Curry didn't suffer too much when defending Conley, but he was just worse than Klay.
Of course, the Grizzlies' goal is not just that. As long as Curry switches defense in front of Conley, they can let Randolph and Conley pick and roll. In this case, Curry's physical disadvantage will be more obvious.
However, the Warriors were not afraid. Tony Allen blocked Clay, and Curry immediately stepped forward to block it, then returned to his defensive position and returned to Tony Allen again.
Doing this will definitely give Conley some space, and he can shoot three-pointers from the outside.
But warriors are not afraid either.
Conley's three-pointers are indeed good, but his production is not high, and emergency stop three-pointers are not his strong point.
If the Grizzlies really rely on Conley's pull-up three-pointer to kill the Warriors, then admit it!
After two consecutive pick-and-roll failures, Conley took a decisive shot from outside the three-point line.
Conley, who was resurrected with full blood, felt very good, and the basketball fell straight into the net bag. The Grizzlies scored 3 points first!
Looking back, Curry and Green pick and roll, the Grizzlies double-team Curry, Green receives Curry's pass and rushes into the penalty area, Randolph comes to cover, Green throws the ball into the air, and Bogut catches the ball with a blast.
buckle!
Bogut has no shooting range, but he has been wandering near the penalty area. As long as Randolph leaves him, the penalty area is his world.
Conley dribbled to the frontcourt and started a pick-and-roll with Tony Allen again. Curry still delayed his return. Conley was very decisive and raised his hand and hit another three-pointer!
The basketball went hollow into the net, and Conley scored 6 points in a row.
Turning around, it was the Warriors' turn to attack. This time, Green held the ball at the top of the arc and dealt the card. The Splash Brothers moved without the ball. Bogut used a stake near the penalty area to cover the two of them, and Barnes was responsible for opening up space on the outside.
Although everyone in the league is familiar with the Warriors' tactics, no one has a good way - either switching defenses or pursuing defenses. What else is there?
Are you watching the Splash Brothers take open shots?
Doesn’t that mean surrendering the gun and admitting defeat?!
The Grizzlies don't have any good solutions. Their only trump card is that they have three very good perimeter defenders in Conley, Tony Allen, and Courtney Lee. These three players are all good at chasing down defense.
Especially Tony Allen!
This is why Tony Allen has no three-pointers at all and the Grizzlies head coach still puts him in the starting lineup.
However, no matter how good the defender is, he is alone in the face of teamwork. Bogut blocked Tony Allen with a screen!
In desperation, Randolph had no choice but to save Curry.
Randolph's speed is very slow. No matter how hard he tries, he can't keep up with Curry!
Green passed the ball to Curry immediately. Looking at Randolph, who was rushing towards him, Curry dribbled the ball and took a step to the side, then raised his hand and threw the ball.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
