: Nine hundred and fifty-eight: closed training

　　 Just the day before the Grizzlies defeated the Blazers, the Golden State Warriors had ended their third matchup with the Houston Rockets.
　　 Prior to this, the Rockets had fallen behind the Warriors 0-2.
　　 The combination of Howard and Harden could not fight back in front of the Golden State Warriors at all. After returning to Toyota Center in Game 3, people expected that the third Rockets in the West could fight back at home.
　　 As everyone knows, they played worse at home than away.
　　 The Rockets were sleepwalking. The team's shooting percentage in the first half was only 29.3%, and the poor shooting percentage made the Rockets fall behind by 25 points. The 18 points in the first quarter and 37 points in the half are the Rockets' record lows in the playoffs.
　　 In the second half, the Warriors were even more demanding. Stephen Curry finally scored 40 points, 7 assists, and 5 rebounds to help the Warriors beat the fire by 115 to 80!
　　 This is the first time Curry has scored 40+ points in the Western Conference semifinals and the second time this year's playoffs.
　　And the last player who can score points in the playoffs as easy as cutting melons and vegetables is Link.
　　 In addition to the 40 points in this game, Curry also scored 34 and 33 points in the first two games.
　　 It can be said that Curry is more like an MVP player than Link who is paddling on the offensive end.
　　 So when the Grizzlies eliminated the Trail Blazers the next day, Green and Bogut began to be strange again amidst congratulations and cheers.
"Link's highest score in the four games was only 26 points... I know that the playoffs performance has nothing to do with the MVP judgment. But from the playoffs performance, everyone should know Who is more likely to become MVP, right?"
　　 "The Grizzlies will only use that trick against the Blazers. If the Grizzlies were fighting us, they would definitely not encounter such a good thing."
　　 Green and Bogut made a big fuss on social media, using Link's not amazing data to make a fuss.
　　 In short, they will not miss any chance to attack Link.
　　 These two guys are like two mad dogs. As soon as Link shows up, they will bark at Link.
　　 Link didn't pay attention to his two "good friends" this time, he really didn't feel that way.
　　 Besides, no matter how noisy it is now, it will not determine the final ownership of the MVP. The result of the MVP vote has actually come out, but the league has not announced it yet.
　　 But Link is still very confident of this MVP. It is true that Curry and the Warriors have made the entire basketball world upside down, but no matter how you look at it, he has done better.
　　 Seeing Link did not respond, Green and Bogut were even more excited.
　　 They thought that Link did not respond because he was unable to refute, so the two of them would ridicule on social media every other time.
　　 praised Curry while belittling Link.
　　 Since entering the second decade of the 21st century, this may be the first time that two teams have collided with gunpowder before they met in the playoffs.
　　 In the NBA in the 90s, there were actually many such things. Because at that time everyone played very rough, and most of them were enemies. Before the fight started, they often began to greet each other's mothers.
　　 After entering the 21st century, the league's style of play has become relatively gentler, and the tycoons of the 1990s have also begun to fall apart.
　　 So, the 21st century playoffs lost a bit of the taste of rivals. Even when rivals meet, there are rarely instances of extreme hostility between players on both sides.
　　 Even if the Mavericks met the Heat again in the finals a few years ago, they didn't have much taste as an old enemy.
　　 This phenomenon only reappeared in 2008 and 2010. In the last two years, the Lakers and Celtics met in the finals. The two sides were not only full of gunpowder, but also played two very exciting series.
　　 The players of both teams were extremely jealous, wishing to kill each other directly. Such a tragic series has not appeared in a long time.
　　 And this year, this state has appeared again. But surprisingly, the two sides that produced the hatred were the Grizzlies and the Warriors who had almost no intersection before this season.
　　 Under Bogut and Green’s drooling offensive, fans are not only looking forward to the regular season MVP voting results, but also can’t wait for the arrival of the Western Conference Finals.
　　 Now that the Grizzlies have advanced, and the Warriors are already leading the Rockets 3-0, the duel between the Grizzlies and the Warriors at the top of the West is a completely certain thing.
　　 Therefore, the players of the two teams have begun to brew emotions.
　　 It's like before the boxing match, most of the opponents will have a mouth fight. This is what Green and Bogut are doing now.
　　 Under normal circumstances, the purpose of this is to disturb the other party’s psychology.
　　 But these two guys, Green and Bogut... Their purpose is definitely not just as simple as psychological warfare. These two villains really have some personal grievances with Link.
　　 The Warriors are aggressive, but the Grizzlies are calm. It's not just that Link didn't respond, even the rest of the Grizzlies didn't respond.
　　 The fans find it weird. Usually there are such things, and the Grizzlies must be the most active.
　　 This time, there is no movement at all?
　　 Curiously, the reporters went to the Federal Express Arena to take a look at the next afternoon, only to find that the Grizzlies actually started closed training!
　　 "Closed training? You don't have the right to do this. It's the open time for the media! According to league regulations, you must let us in to find out!" Outside the Federal Express Arena, a reporter from Oakland clamored to enter.
　　 "I don't care, I only listen to the head coach. If you want, go find him." The uncle security man sat in the guard post and blew the coffee in the cup.
　　 "Then let me find the head coach!"
　　 "Sorry, no media friends can enter today."
　　 "Fuck..." The reporter was speechless. Why did the Grizzlies even owe the security guard...
　　 Most of the local Memphis media heard that the Grizzlies were engaged in closed training, and they returned very consciously. Although they are the media, they are always on the side of the Grizzlies.
　　 The Oakland media is not so easy to get rid of. Some of them actually called the Union Office to complain.
　　 But for this, Dave Georg was prepared.
　　 At this time, in the training ground, all Grizzlies players are preparing for the game.
　　 is about to face a strong enemy, they don't have the mind to spit on the Internet, but start to prepare for the next opponent early.
　　 The reason why the Grizzlies can easily handle the Blazers in the last round of the game is because they have made tactical preparations in advance and made perfect arrangements for Lillard.
　　 Otherwise, the tough pioneers might really cause trouble for the Grizzlies.
　　 After tasted the sweetness, Georg decided to continue his efforts, so he engaged in such a closed training.
　　 He knew he might be fined by the league, but that didn't matter.
　　 As long as they can win, as long as they can send the Grizzlies to the finals for the third consecutive year, fines are nothing at all!
　　 And the targeted setting that Georgel prepared for the Warriors~EbookFREE.me~ is the lineup that once allowed them to win without a center...
　　He believes that in times of crisis, this will become the capital for the Grizzlies to fight back!
　　 "Dave!" Just as Georgel was thinking, Link walked off the court sweating profusely. He has completed his special training today.
　　 "Link, what's wrong? What's the status today?"
　　 "Very good, the brothers seem to be very talented in the small lineup." Link looked at the basketball court and looked at his teammates who were performing tactical exercises.
　　 "Yes, but do you really think the small lineup is useful for the Warriors?" Georgel looked at Link. In fact, his decision to practice the small lineup was discussed with Snyder and Link!
"Of course, trust me, it will work. And, the more secret the better! By the way, I'm here to tell you. If the league issues you a ticket, I will help you pay the money. Thank you Dave, thank you for your determination."
　　 "Huh? Pay the fine for me? No, Link, I..."
　　 "Okay Dave, let's not waste time on this. Come on, next, let's have ball training."
　　 Looking at Link who was waving at him, Georgel smiled. Snyder is right, it’s really easy to be the head coach next to Link...
　　George originally wanted to ask Link that the results of the MVP selection will be announced tomorrow, so he is not nervous. .
　　 But in the end, Georg did not ask this sentence because he already had the answer.
　　If the MVP is not such a good player, who else can?