The San Antonio Spurs have quietly ranked second in the NBA''s official rankings.
They surpass the Golden State Warriors with better performance, second only to the Memphis Grizzlies, who won 15 games in a row.
Many people are surprised by the result, after all, the Spurs this year is really not much of a topic.
The world is waiting for link and Durant''s war of words, warriors and Grizzlies.
In today''s era when even James'' attention has been affected, the Spurs'' popularity has plummeted.
Therefore, the Spurs appear in the strength of the second place in the ranking table, more or less than people expected.
However, in fact, the Spurs have been playing well this season, but no one cares.
In the opening game of this season, the Spurs have abused the defending champion warriors by 29 points, which is enough to show that their strength is not weak.
Although after that, the Spurs were silent for a while, and did not play such a hearty victory, but this is also understandable.
Spurs this season lineup exchange blood range, is far bigger than people impression.
In addition to Duncan''s retirement last summer, Dior and West also left one after another. Gasol, David Lee, didymon and bertans are all new players this season.
In this case, the Spurs into the state a little slower is actually a very normal thing, after all, we all need to run in.
Although the Spurs have been winning, but playing a dominant game is rare, most of them rely on high key ball percentage, and get a single digit advantage.
However, the situation began to improve in December. After the new spurs run in, from December to now, the Spurs'' offensive efficiency ranked third in the league, only after the warriors and Grizzlies.
Defense efficiency simply surpasses Grizzlies, leading the League!
In the quiet, the Spurs have completed the awakening.
It''s no surprise that such an excellent team can reach the second place in the battle power ranking list.
The night before the start of the game, when the world suddenly responded that it was a big match, link was no longer surprised and excited.
Because he is already ready for this game!
And even if we put aside all this, the fact that we are in opposition to Leonard alone is enough to attract link''s attention.
It''s true that there wasn''t so much talk before the game, and there wasn''t so much conflict between the two sides.
But link knew that Leonard wanted to beat Grizzlies and his obsession, but he was no worse than Durant.
Just because that guy doesn''t like to talk doesn''t mean he doesn''t want to win.
On TV, many people think the Grizzlies'' 15 consecutive wins should be handed over to the Spurs. Others believe that Grizzlies can defuse crises as they have done countless times before.
In any case, it''s going to be tough against the league''s most efficient defensive team.
Link covered his head at the thought of Leonard''s expressionless face.
Tomorrow''s game, it is estimated that it will be a grinding tug of war.
On the afternoon of February 6, when the Spurs players stepped into the court to warm up, the grizzly fans did not even respond.
If the Rockets, thunder or warriors or knights are on the stage to warm up, the boos in the FedEx stadium will certainly break through the dome of the stadium.
But facing the Spurs, most fans didn''t react much.
Subconsciously, the Spurs still don''t seem to be competing for the title. Even if the Spurs have climbed to the second place on the strength list, there is still little talk about the future of the Spurs.
Hobby Brown also noticed this problem, so he gave fans a lot of data to remind them of the strength of the Spurs.
"Take the Spurs'' offense, it''s no accident that their offensive efficiency ranks third in the league. Both dademon and Aldrich can provide space for the Spurs, and Denny Green''s three-point shooting rate has been greatly improved compared with the previous season
"When both players are able to shoot and the number one flank is back on time, it''s naturally Leonard, the Spurs'' keeper, who benefits most
"Leonard''s offensive efficiency this season has reached the level of the league''s first-line superstar, and he has become very skilled in singles after the pick and roll. Even his long criticized three-point goal has improved this season. With an average of 5.2 three-point shots on the court, Leonard was able to hand over 38% of the three-point shooting rate, which is a great improvement
"What''s more, the fact that the Spurs were eliminated by Grizzlies in the playoffs last season will greatly increase their desire to win today. No one doesn''t want revenge, not to mention the grudging defeat when they fight to rob seven. So, cheer up. The FedEx stadium is going to have a tough fight today
Hobby Brown''s analysis made the fans in front of the TV set pay more attention to the Spurs'' opponent. Under their ordinary shell, there is an incomparable strength.After the warm-up, the referee indicated that both sides should be ready to play.
Link brought everyone together before he came out to remind his teammates of the importance of the game.
Under this, link also eliminated the grizzly bear the last trace of light enemy possibility.
When link stood in his place, he found Leonard staring at himself.
Leonard was still expressionless, but link could feel the strong desire to win from the guy.
After all, eyes sometimes contain more emotions than expressions.
"Link." Just then Leonard spoke without warning.
"Are you calling me? It''s a rare thing. " Link laughed, but soon felt embarrassed.
Nonsense, smile at a guy with no expression, can you not be embarrassed!?
"We almost won last season and I won''t let go of it this season."
When Leonard said that, he looked away from link and focused on the basketball.
Link clenched his teeth and clenched his fists.
Leonard, a man of few words, said these things to himself before the game... But I know how much he wants to win!
Last season''s seven grabs the defeat to Leonard''s influence, may be bigger than people imagine.
Yes, so many years, only last season''s Spurs can force the Grizzlies to grab seven.
Leonard must have been reluctant to defeat the League king by one step. From last summer to February this year, Leonard probably had a bad time.
The referee goes into the middle circle with the ball, and the battle is about to start.
The Spurs'' starting five tigers are not as bright as the four all star warriors.
Tony Parker, 35, is no longer the French sports car that won the fmvp trophy 10 years ago.
Although the effect of Denny green is similar to that of clay, the level of coffee is too low.
The starting center, Devine dedmond, is an ugly blue collar inside.
Aldrich''s average score in this season is only 17, which is better than that of rookies.
It''s really hard to convince people that they are strong.
The paper lineup of the Spurs is not as good as the Grizzlies, which have always been regarded as a single nuclear team.
Grizzlies, at least Conley and Gasol are all star level, Wade was once the league''s top five or even the top three players!
But link knows that basketball is not data analysis. Just look at the surface, there is no reference value.
In the stage of fighting for the ball, Damon, who has stronger athletic ability, has got the first attack right for the Spurs.
The Spurs were very patient with their first attack. They found Aldrich first and let him play in the low post.
But it''s a pity that the Grizzlies are No. 4, and they''re a center. Aldrich''s back in front of him singles, more or less suffered some losses.
Under the interference of Jokic, Aldrich struck the iron for the first time.
Aldrich''s percentage of hits in the back turn jump shot this season dropped to 41.9% from 45.8% last season. In the face of yokic, who can''t eat and shake, but can always cover up in front of you, Aldrich is a headache.
There is no doubt that if Aldrich can show the dominance of the trailblazer era, the Spurs'' record might be terrible.
But there is no way. Aldrich, who joined the industry in 2006, is also 32 years old. What''s more, in the Spurs, he is no longer the first attack point, and it''s reasonable to feel that the attack has stepped back.
Gasol grabs the backboard, immediately starts the long pass to launch the counter attack!
Although the Grizzlies play a retro dual tower lineup, the Grizzlies will never deliberately slow down when the pace should be fast.
Defense and counterattack, this is the Grizzlies'' best way to score!
Link tacitly received Gasol''s backcourt long pass. He looked behind him and found Leonard very close to himself.
Sure enough, Leonard''s defensive sense is excellent. Most of the players will be caught off guard by the sudden counterattack from the Grizzlies.
But Leonard didn''t. He came back the first time.
Link ran all the way, hoping to get rid of Leonard with speed.
And he''s already planned to use a pull rod in the air to avoid Leonard''s pursuit.
At that time, link has already burst to the basket, and does not hesitate to jump ready to lay up.
But just as link''s feet were just off the ground, Leonard was precise with everything!
"Pa!"
Basketball out of hand, but also hit link, fly out of bounds, spurs right!
"He stopped link''s counterattack! My God, this is the first time that link has failed in the counterattack this season! Cavai Leonard, he''s the best defensive player in the best defensive team
Hubie Brown''s eyes widened. Link has seen a lot of cuts, but it''s the first time he''s been cut off!Link shook his head with clenched teeth!
Leonard''s defense is not on the same level as anyone else.
Spurs 2 didn''t celebrate wildly and didn''t touch trash.
He quietly picked up the basketball and handed it to the serving Damon.
His composure was chilling.
A dog that doesn''t bark often bites people the hardest.
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