The all star game is over and the NBA regular season is on fire again. On February 19, the Grizzlies met their first All-Star opponent, the pistons, in the battered Detroit.
It''s no surprise that the pistons are 21-33 this season because they haven''t been in the playoffs in the last three seasons. It''s not a day or two for rebuilding a team.
There is no suspense in this game. The Grizzlies are far ahead of the pistons. Even for a single position, there is no dominant position for the piston.
Brandon Wright is the Pistons'' most reliable player, but as a sophomore, he averaged 40% of his shots per game, making his 13 points seem to have been piled up by the right to shoot.
The Grizzlies took the lead early and clocked out for three quarters, a situation that Stevens often had after taking over the Grizzlies.
In the fourth quarter, link, Randolph, igordala and other Grizzlies sat on the bench, but the camera lens was focused on the plain looking guy at the end of the bench.
"It''s Tobias Harris''s first game with the Grizzlies, but even in the garbage hour, coach Stevens doesn''t seem ready to let him play. I still don''t understand what the Grizzlies are trying to do with this deal Two local commentators in Detroit were so bored that they began to worry about the Grizzlies.
"It''s not just you, Wharton. A lot of people don''t understand what Grizzlies think. A trade is bound to destroy the integrity of the Grizzlies'' lineup. If a player is traded and he is not used, it is meaningless for the team that is in charge of the finals. It''s better to keep Spitz. God knows what the Grizzlies are for. Maybe they just want to find a sense of presence in the trading market? "
The ridicule of the two commentaries coupled with Harris''s helpless expression makes old Bauer in front of the TV very helpless.
But in fact, there''s a reason why Harris didn''t play during garbage time. Harris, who appeared in the training hall for the first time yesterday, was severely beaten by Randolph and Arthur.
On the training ground, Harris seemed at a loss. Facing Randolph, Harris is almost unable to move under the basket. And the defensive end, also can''t resist the big black bear rough collision.
After that, in the face of Arthur after Achilles tendon rupture, Harris actually also played very struggling.
Seriously, his performance surprised link. Is this still Tobias Harris, the all star?
After the training, Harris was very depressed. He wanted to vent his negative emotions by training, but because the team had an away game today, Stevens banned everyone from training yesterday...
he went home with that kind of pent up mood, which made Lin Keguang feel uncomfortable. After training, Randolph was also very disappointed. On the way to the parking lot with link, he shook his head. "Didn''t you say he''d let me know who Tobias Harris is today? I''m sorry, but there''s nothing in that kid''s eye. "
Yesterday''s training condition was so bad, Harris naturally did not get the opportunity to play today.
A few minutes later, the whole game is over. The Grizzlies easily smashed the pistons 105-91 away. In the third quarter, link scored 23 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds, making him the best player in the game.
At the press conference after the game, link did not encounter any embarrassing problems, until the last reporter raised his hand.
"Link, what do you think of the team''s deal for Tobias Harris?"
Harris was in the dressing room and the news conference was on the radio. He suddenly stopped and became very focused.
Link secretly scolded the reporter in his heart. It was really bad for NIMA. It was clear that there was no moth in the audience, so he had to dig a hole for himself in the end.
However, link has been a rookie of the League for three years. He is also handy to deal with such reporters. "I believe Tobias will play his part in Memphis. You may think I''m saying beautiful things, but I''m serious. All of us were despised in the beginning. But we were all reborn in Memphis. Harris is the same. He''s getting into the team
Stevens, next to link, nodded approvingly. Link said it beautifully.
And Stevens is confident that Harris will be better. Yesterday, he is not the final form.
Link puts on his headphones and gets ready to have a good sleep on the plane. The night after the away game is always the most tired, and after this game, the Grizzlies will not go home, but will not stop to go north to Toronto.
Tomorrow, in the city that is now dozens of degrees below zero, the grizzly bear will face the Raptors back to back. As soon as the all star game is over, the Grizzlies have no schedule.
As soon as link put on his headphones, Tobias Harris came up to link and waved sheepishly, "can I have a word with you? Link. Of course, I''m very sorry to disturb you"Of course not. Take a seat, Harris. On the Grizzlies, we''re not so restrained. " Link smiles at Harris and puts down his earphone by the way.
"Well, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for driving me home yesterday. You know, I came to Memphis for the first time yesterday. I was in a daze. And thank you for what you said at the press conference today. That means a lot to me, thank you
In a few words, link heard three thanks. Unlike many black players, Harris is very polite and cultured.
"Don''t thank me, our teammates, don''t you? That''s what teammates should do. Tobias, I know there are a lot of questions about you these two days, but you don''t have to care. If anyone in this room had not been questioned, he would not have come to Memphis, ha ha ha. I believe that when the team trades you, it needs you. So keep trying. Our goal this year is not simple. I hope you can be prepared. " Link finished and patted Harris on the shoulder.
Stevens, who was sitting in the diagonal back, couldn''t help laughing at the scene. Third grade leaders are rare indeed.
Many players didn''t understand when they were in the third grade. Well, link is good enough to enlighten others.
Link also knows that it''s not one person''s business to win the championship, it''s up to everyone. There must be no harm in having another helper.
I hope Harris can quickly find his own state.
"I Cao, it''s a miracle that we can land!" As soon as Randolph got off the plane, he suddenly fell asleep.
Because it''s too cold!
Today, it was snowing heavily in Toronto. The plane was delayed for two hours in the air. It was not until it changed its landing site and flew to batonville airport, the second largest airport in Toronto, that it finally landed. At 4:30 in the morning, when the players got off the plane, they found that there was a snowstorm on the side of Bartonville airport!
Fortunately, it was only after they landed that it snowed heavily. Otherwise, I didn''t know how long it would take to hover in the sky.
"Let''s all get together. Don''t run around here and there!" Stevens yelled at the front, feeling as if he was leading a mountaineering team instead of a basketball team.
They got on the bus under the heavy snow, but they found that the street was so white that they couldn''t see the road.
Several police cars with flashing lights came up and showed their certificates and got on the bus. "Sorry, it''s snowing too hard now. The road is closed temporarily! When we can start, we have to wait for the notice! "
"What? Can''t go yet? " Stevens looked at his watch. It''s almost five in the morning! If you don''t start now, when can we get to the hotel! In 14 hours, the Grizzlies are going to play!
"There''s nothing I can do, coach. But for the sake of safety, let''s wait for the notice. Don''t worry, when the road is reopened, we will open the way for you. " With that, the officer got out of the car. Stevens turned to see the tired faces of the players.
This trip to the North was quite unpleasant.
But now, the Grizzlies have to wait.
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