Memphis was in the spotlight on January 21, the second consecutive focus game for the Grizzlies after the New Orleans Hornets.
In addition to the personal enmity between link and the Rockets, the game also related to the competition for ranking between the two sides.
In the Jazz team''s decline in the situation, the Rockets, Hornets and Grizzlies three teams for playoff seats will be more crazy.
Originally, the probability of 3-in-1 has now become 3-in-2, so naturally, everyone wants to strive for it.
In the last game, the Grizzlies just beat the Hornets and raised their ranking from the head-on. So the pressure on the Rockets is enormous.
Grizzlies and Hornets are gradually opening the gap with the Rockets, Adelman can not allow his team and the second consecutive year without the playoffs.
So today, the Rockets came to the Federal Express Center Stadium in the afternoon to prepare for the game. Thus, the Houston Rockets attach importance to this game.
However, when the Rockets players entered the stadium, they found that the Grizzlies had already begun to warm up. Adelman can''t help shaking his head, it seems that the other side and he is eager to win.
Link always felt strange when he watched the Rockets enter the stadium. In Houston, he got along well with Adelman and a few of the Rockets. What he really hates is using his Morey, not the Rockets.
Although he has only played in the NBA for less than half a season, link has already experienced the complex mood of fighting with his old club, and his experience is really wonderful.
"Link, long time no see!"
As link stares at the Rockets players, Jordan hill, the center with a dirty braid, comes to link with enthusiasm.
During his time in the Rockets, link''s most talked about goal was his aerial relay with Jordan hill. Hill had a good time with link because of that goal. Although link has been with the Rockets for only ten days, he and hill are friends.
"Long time no see. How are you?" Link hugged Jordan hill, and he immediately felt that the NBA world was not just a cruel fight.
"What''s good? I''m behind you. It''s a pity. I thought we''d keep working together... "Hill sighed. Even he didn''t expect the Rockets to give up link.
"No way, it''s something we can''t control. How are you getting ready for the game? It''s not that easy to take victory in Memphis
"Yes, yes, even Chris Paul is in your hands, and we will not take it lightly." Hill said, turning to look at Kevin Martin, who was warming up in the other half. "But you have to be careful, because we''re well prepared."
Link crossed Jordan Hill''s shoulder and looked at Martin. He said that he was going to meet the guy today....
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On the Federal Express Center platform, two T. NT commentators chatted for a while before the game began.
As a former coach of the Rockets, Jeff Van Gundy was arranged by T. nt to explain the game. According to the original plan, his partner should be a Memphis local commentator. But today, it was Charles Barkley who appeared beside him. So he asked curiously.
"Hahaha, I did apply to explain the game. To be exact, I want to watch the game in person Barkley made no secret of his purpose. Although this guy is a "villain" image in front of his work, he is still very sincere towards his colleagues.
"Why? What''s up in Memphis? "
"What can I do for you? If you watched the last Grizzlies game against the Hornets, I believe you will be attracted by the Grizzlies. I believe that today''s game is no less wonderful than the last one Barkley said, casting his eyes on the court and at number 0, who was talking to Jordan hill.
"Ha ha," van Gundy laughed. "I see what you mean, Charles. So you''ve become a link fan? "
"The fans can''t talk about it, but... I''m always looking forward to that kid and wondering what he can do. Although he is so friendly now, when he gets to the court, the boy is completely different
On the court, link ended his conversation with hill and then continued his warm-up. Today, under the leadership of Marcus will, link specially practiced the offensive action of breaking the layup with the ball. There''s no doubt that Hollins must have asked link today to make more use of his physical strength to fight Kevin Martin.
Martin''s performance in the last two games has been very good, January 17, Houston rockets against the Bucks, Martin thundered 36 points. On January 19, the rockets against New York, Martin also scored a good 25 points.
Therefore, link did not dare to slack off. He''s on the other side''s top scorer today, and he doesn''t want to be beaten down by Martin.The warm-up continued for a while, and the referee indicated that both sides were ready to start the game. The players of the two teams have just left the field and listened to the final arrangement made by the head coach.
"On the defensive side, be careful of that kid''s fake moves. You are experienced and I believe you will not make mistakes. As for the offensive side... Seduce him more, you know what to do Before the game began, Adelman went to Martin''s ear to explain a few words.
He knows that Hollins will definitely continue to play second in the starting lineup with link today. After all, link did a good job in the starting position of Mayo''s three games suspended.
Three starts, link field average 18 points, hit rate as high as 57.6%. Compared with mayo, I don''t know how many times easier to use.
That''s not to say, the last game linkna gold content of the key steals and wins.
Therefore, Adelman will be afraid of link, it is normal.
But Adelman also believes that Kevin Martin has the ability to defeat link, who is still just a drop in the draft. Kevin Martin wasn''t bellinelli in the last game. If you think Martin is just a shooter, you''re wrong.
A few minutes later, the game officially began. Buckley watched the court expectantly, wondering what kind of revenge link would take against the Rockets.
Also concerned about the game is general manager of the Rockets Morey, although in front of the media, he mouthed a good link. But in fact, morebaldink played out of order today.
In this way, the Rockets can not only win the victory, Morey can also get rid of the curse.
Unknowingly, link has become the focus of attention.
"This game is of great significance to the Grizzlies'' starting number two position. He once entered the League full of enthusiasm, but was cruelly abandoned by the Houston Rockets. So in the Development League against the rocket''s subordinate team Viper team, link scored 52 points in one fell swoop, creating the Development League individual scoring record. Today, in the face of real rockets, I don''t know what performance link can show
Before jumping the ball, Barkley on the stage has begun to play up the atmosphere of the game. He directly moved link''s relationship with the Rockets, hoping that all fans can catch the point.
Both sides jump ball, little Gasol as usual for the Grizzlies to fight for the ball right. Rockets center Chuck Hayes claims to be 2 meters tall with his shoes on. Naturally, this figure''s No. 5 position can''t compete with Pau Gasol.
The Grizzlies'' first attack was very regular, and Randolph, the big black bear, opened up the situation.
Randolph sat in the low position of the inside line to play Argentina forward Scola, easily with a hook for the Grizzlies to win the first prize.
As a "native" Chinese, Yao Ming''s rockets are naturally one of link''s home teams. Scola, on the other hand, was a character that the Rockets couldn''t let go of that period.
The Argentines have excellent skills and wonderful footwork. But limited by his physical fitness, his defensive ability is very mediocre. It''s not a leaky spoon, but it''s not strong.
Therefore, Randolph hit Scola simply not too easy. Inside attack, this is the Grizzlies today''s main offensive strategy.
The Grizzlies took the lead in scoring, but link didn''t let his guard down. Because he is very clear that he is about to face the first challenge today.
Kevin Martin, who looks thinner than link, is running forward.
The Rockets'' starting point guard was Kyle lorry, who became famous in Toronto this year, as link remembers. This once unknown small guard, it is from this season to enter everyone''s vision.
However, this period of Lori offensive stability is very poor. So his first goal is not to score, but to connect the team.
Kevin Martin was on the run, hoping to get a shot. But link followed, he knew that the best way to defend the shooter was to end the close press without giving him any space.
Martin finally ran to the right corner and received a pass from Lori.
After receiving the ball, Martin did not hesitate to break through immediately! He wanted to fight link for a time difference, but link was in time to retreat, Leng is blocked his way.
"Link''s good defense. He''s always around Kevin Martin!" On the stage, Jeff Van Gundy praised.
But Adelman on the side of the court laughed, and the boy was fooled!
Seeing link clinging to himself and breaking through the middle distance, Kevin Martin suddenly took off, leaning forward.
Link, with Grant Hill''s rich experience, knew what Martin wanted at once, but had no time to avoid it.
In this way, Martin leaned against link to release the ball, and then fell to the ground with exaggeration, as if he had been hit by a truck.
And link swore to God, he didn''t do it at all!
But that''s the essence of Kevin Martin. His superb acting skills and emaciated body easily won the referee''s sympathy. From the visual point of view of that ball, Kevin Martin seemed to have been seriously violated.By the time link recovered, the referee had already blown his whistle. Link''s shooting fouls. Martin has to stand on the free throw line. Two free throws!
"I Cao?" Link looked at Martin and remembered that this was the best guard in the League before James Hardon became famous!
Martin smilingly walked past link and stood on the free throw line. It''s just a drop in the draft. Take it!
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