msmithbooks Chapter 747 - Game 1 Loss
Chapter 747 - Game 1 Loss
Chapter 747 The first defeat
On May 5, G20 of the Western Conference Finals was held at the FedEx Arena, home of the Grizzlies.
Before the start of this game, let alone the Grizzlies players, even their fans didn't feel that a new army like the Warriors could pose any threat to them.They are already imagining that if the Lakers were like the Lakers back then, they would advance to the finals with a record of victory.
Xie Kai vaguely felt something was wrong. This team, which had already won two consecutive championships, had rich experience in the playoffs, but their hunger and sense of urgency gradually disappeared after winning consecutive games.This is actually no wonder. After all, players are human beings, not machines. They have their own emotions, which is normal.
But they were slapped in the face, by the Warriors.
In Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, the Warriors made 18 3-pointers.Among them, Curry made 8 shots alone, and many 3-pointers were covered with the inside line, and the black and white bears were made for the defect of slow movement.
The two teams have also met in the playoffs before, but the Splash Brothers at that time were far less terrifying than they are now.At that time, the Warriors were not as integrated as they are now, nor did they have such a strong second team.
The Warriors' second lineup led by Iguodala and Livingston is really strong.You must know that Iguodala was still the leader of the track and field team last season!But two seasons later, he has become the sixth man of the Warriors.With such an All-Star-level Almighty King on the bench, the Warriors' integrity will come out.
Although Xie Kai scored 39 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, it was a pity that the other players of the Grizzlies did not perform well and were eventually defeated by their opponents at home, ushering in the first loss of the playoffs this season.
The loss of the Grizzlies caused a shock in the league.This is definitely a big upset, even though the Warriors' regular season record is second in the league.
In the past two seasons, the Grizzlies have passed the test. In the subconscious of many people, in the playoffs, they will not lose in the FedEx Arena.The fact is that in the playoffs last season, their home record in the playoffs was a complete victory without a single loss.
The loss of this game made many people realize the strength of the Warriors. Before the playoffs, they thought that they would not be able to shoot the outside long-range shots like the regular season. However, they used practical actions to face those who underestimated them. .
After the loss of this game, the players of the Grizzlies couldn't accept it. In the locker room of the home team that night, even a pin could be heard on the ground, which shows how quiet it is.
At this time, Xie Kai said: "There are 7 games in the series, and we only lost 1 game. There is nothing wrong with it. Maybe everyone is used to winning and thinks that we should win 16 games in a row to win the championship. But if we really What’s more, isn’t this kind of dynasty lacking a bit of legend?”
The players in the locker room were attracted by Xie Kai's words, including veteran Carter and others.
Xie Kai continued: "We only lost one game, but our home court advantage is gone. It's no big deal, we go to their home court to win, and we can still reach the finals!"
The locker room, which was originally a bit dull, regained some vitality and confidence after Xie Kai's words.
Carter sighed in his heart. He felt that this yellow-skinned Asian star was not just good at the game. He was also a good leader and knew how to adjust the team's emotions in the locker room.
G2 of the Western Conference Finals will continue on May 5 at the FedEx Arena, the home of the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies, who have lost the first game, have nowhere to go. They must win the second game, or they will take 22:2 The big score went to Auckland, the pressure was too much.
The pressure is also on the shoulders of Grizzlies coach Dave Jogel.His coaching career in the past can be called perfect.But if he fails to lead the team to the finals and is killed by the Warriors, they will definitely not be able to appear as the head coach of the Grizzlies next season.
NBA head coaches have a very high dismissal rate, so when you are a head coach, you must control your blood pressure!
On September 5, the NBA officially announced the best team of the season.
The first team selected for the best team is: Xie Kai, Curry, James, Big Eyebrow and White Bear.
This is the first time the White Bears have been selected to the first team, and this is also the first time that the Grizzlies have had two players selected to the first team.
The White Bear's performance this season is indeed outstanding. In the case of the Black Bear's decline, his scoring and blocks per game have set a new career high.Today, he is already one of the best centers in the NBA. His inside skills, coping ability, and defensive ability are all excellent.
This is the fifth consecutive year that Xie Kai has been selected to the best team of the season, and it is also the fourth consecutive year that he has been selected to the first team.At present, he has 5 first-teams and 4 third-team in his hands. He is already the player with the most selections to the best team in 4.
But Xie Kai didn't have the mood to be complacent at this time, because they lost in G1 of the Western Conference Finals.He is also under a lot of pressure. The opportunity to build a dynasty may only come once in a lifetime. He cannot guarantee that he will meet such a great teammate and team in the future, so what he can do is to cherish the present.
January 5, FedEx Arena.
The arena is still full, even if the home team loses the first game.
Both Chen Guixiang and Zhou Jing believe that Xie Kai will not be defeated so easily. They believe that he will lead the Grizzlies to the Finals for the third consecutive season.
The large number of K honeys at the scene also believed that their K god would not let the Warriors return to Oakland with a total score of 0:2. He has never disappointed the fans.
The game will continue to be broadcast live on CCTV5, and the host Yu Jia and guest Yang Yi will be responsible for the commentary.
Yu Jia said: "This game is really important to the Grizzlies. If they lose, they will really be facing a desperate situation!"
Yang Yi nodded and said: "It can be said that if the Grizzlies lose this game again, they will go to Oakland in the next game and must change their team. Otherwise, they may really miss the finals."
Yu Jia asked: "Yang Yi, if the Grizzlies want to change their formation, which position do they need to move?"
Yang Yi said: "Use the inside line!"
"Remove Randolph?"
Yang Yi nodded.
"Then let Arthur start?"
Yang Yi said: "You can let Arthur start, or you can let brother-in-law Green swing to the 4th position to deal with Chasing Dream Green. The Grizzlies lost the last game, on the one hand because they underestimated the enemy, and the opponent's 3 The ball is accurate. On the other hand, it is also a flaw in their lineup. The black and white bears are indeed powerful, and they exploded, but the problem is that on the defensive end, it is difficult for Randolph and Gasol to expand. And we know , The Warriors are the best team in the league with off-ball screens and pass cuts. For a team like this, if you don’t pounce and let the opponent shoot 3-pointers easily, it will be strange if you don’t get killed.”
(End of this chapter)