: One hundred and seventy-three: Are you ready to be the villain?

Today, the visiting team's locker room at the Chesapeake Energy Arena is particularly serious.
The locker room that used to be giggling, today has become unsmiling. Even Randolph has a serious face today.
He wants to win so much, what he desires most now is to help the Grizzlies win a playoff victory, which is probably the most eager to win in his career so far.
Even Randolph is so serious, other playoff debuts are even more serious. Conley kept thinking of Hollins' tactics in his mind, and he didn't want to make a mistake in the game.
Gasol has been cheering himself up, telling himself not to be afraid even if the opponent has champion center Perkins.
Mayo is eager to try, this guy is still dreaming of becoming famous in the playoffs.
Link is more expecting. Today, the Upshaw family, coach Conor of the blue team and Joan Brockman all arrived on the scene. Link naturally wants to perform well in front of these old friends. Of course, he is also very eager to participate in the Grizzlies' battle for the first playoff victory.
As long as today's game can be won, their names will occupy a pivotal position in the history of the Grizzlies.
"It's the playoffs, guys. We worked hard for so long just for today. Fifth in the West vs. Fourth in the West. We may be the two closest teams in the whole series. Don't be let down by the Thunder's rankings. The lineup was bluffing. We also tied with them during the regular season. They did not take advantage. Relax and don't be too nervous. After going on the court to find the defensive feeling, I believe you will be able to enter the state soon. Okay. Let’s go for the first playoff victory!"
Hollins is not a coach who is good at mobilizing players' emotions, so his pre-match calls are usually unpretentious. If you change to coach Rivers to shout now, the players must be so excited that they will yell.
Although Hollins is not good at "pouring chicken soup," he can keep the players focused. Moreover, the Grizzlies players do not need to drink chicken soup, they can ignite their own inner fire.
Link lined up with everyone in the player channel, waiting for admission. Since this is the first game of the playoffs, there is a strong sense of ritual when entering the game.
Usually, everyone scattered on the court to warm up and wait for the game to start. But today, after the DJ on the scene said the introduction, the team lined up neatly and ran out of the player channel.
"Zach, look at the color of this field." While waiting for the DJ to speak in the player aisle, Link patted Randolph on the shoulder and looked around.
"What happened to the colors here?"
"The main colors of the Thunder are white, sky blue and orange. They are all bright colors, which makes them look like the glamorous and decent in the movie. And we, wearing a black jersey, are about to debut. Zach, are you ready to be the villain?"
Hearing Link's words, Randolph curled up his lips, "Then you need to ask? Uncle Zach, I'm a natural villain!"
At this time, the lights outside the arena were turned off, and the on-site DJ began to create an atmosphere. Everyone on the Grizzlies is eager to try, they are about to play!
"First, let us welcome... the Memphis Grizzlies!"
"Go away guys, it's time for us to appear!" Randolph, who was standing at the front, waved at everyone, but everyone followed him out of the player channel!
The moment he ran out of the player's aisle, the overwhelming boos in the Chesapeake Energy Arena hit his face. The team's admission ceremony is actually mainly for the Thunder, and the Grizzlies' visiting team just joins in the fun.
But hearing these boos, Link didn't feel the pressure in his heart, on the contrary, he enjoyed it very much.
Because this is almost the highest courtesy that the villain can get when he plays!
Standing on the court, looked behind the Grizzlies bench. Sure enough, his friends were waving at him.
Link smiled and nodded. Amid the overwhelming boos, he suddenly felt that Oklahoma City is also half of his home court!
Go ahead with me in Oklahoma, Zeke!
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"Finally, this much-anticipated playoff game is finally about to begin. Hello, audience friends, this is Kevin Harlan. Sitting next to me is Jeff Van Gundy. Hello, Jeff."
On the commentary stage, two familiar commentators also started their work. Since Oklahoma didn't have any well-known local commentators, it sent Kevin Haranga Van Gundy's "foreign aid lineup".
"The Grizzlies have dreamed of reaching fifth in the Western Conference in the regular season. This is really amazing. Their speed from eighth to fifth is amazing. But for them, the real challenge has just begun. Indeed, The Grizzlies successfully avoided the Dallas Mavericks, but the Thunder, fourth in the Western Conference, is not easy to provoke. Since the mid-season, the Thunder have traded for Kendrick Perkins, their defensive ability has been visible to the naked eye. The improvement of the situation.
Van Gundy did not talk nonsense, and went directly to the situation analysis.
"Yes, the state Perkins showed after coming to the Thunder is gratifying. Although he has experienced a knee injury, he is still an excellent inside defensive gate. The Thunder don't have to worry about their offense or their outside. What they have been worried about is the interior and defense. But now, these two problems can all be solved by Perkins."
"Perkins's role is definitely not reflected by averaging 6 points and 8 rebounds per game. His defensive style and defensive attitude can be said to allow the Thunder to evolve from a strong team to a championship-level team. Think about the difference between Perkins and the Celtics in the finals last season, and you can know what he means. If Perkins can contain the offense of the black and white bears, then the Thunder will be pinched. Grizzly's neck."
Kevin Harlan and Van Gundy sang and made a match, stupefied to blow Perkins amazingly. Although their tone is exaggerated, Perkins does have a strong strength. The addition of Perkins is the most important signing for the Thunder this season.
Hollins is also afraid of Perkins. After all, Gasol's scoring ability is not strong, and now he is facing such a tough stubble, the offensive Grizzlies do not have the advantage at the fifth position.
Therefore, Hollins also gave Link a heavy offensive task today. He will become the second scoring point for the Grizzlies after Randolph!
Perkins' defense is strong and limited to the basket. If Link and Randolph can shoot far away from the basket, the Thunder's defense would not be that tough.
Can't offend, can I still not hide?
At 8:30 in the evening, the referee urged the players on both sides to stand at their designated positions, and the game was about to begin!
The bright jerseys and bright home court of the Thunder are very pleasing at first glance, while the dark uniforms of the Grizzlies are not very eye-catching.
The thunder's gorgeous style and youthful passion make their game full of spectators. The Grizzlies' defensive-oriented philosophy determines that their game is difficult to "look good".
It felt like the bright and great "prince" had encountered an ugly "monster" in the gloomy swamp.
But whether the "prince" can kill the "monster" in the end is not certain. After all, the NBA is not a fairy tale world. In this place, "bright" cannot be tactically "dark" every time. The following things are not uncommon!
The referee blew a whistle, and the Grizzlies' playoff journey officially began!
Perkins is only 2.08 meters tall and his athletic ability plummeted after his injury. So in the face-off phase, Gasol once again won by virtue of his height.
The youngsters of the Thunder retired very quickly, and their vitality is very much loved.
Conley, while gesturing, approached the Thunder halftime calmly. Westbrook opened his arms ~EbookFREE.me~ and patted the floor hard. His domineering demonstration brought the first climax to the stands of the Chesapeake Energy Arena!
Conley ignored Westbrook, and instead handed the ball to Link who was outside the three-point line. As soon as Link received the basketball, Gasol's screen was quickly put in place. Without hesitation, Link suddenly caught the ball!
Durant forced Gasol away, and used his long arm to interfere with Link's breakthrough. I have to say that Durant's defense in the playoffs is tighter than before. But Link has been mentally prepared for a long time, and he could not be too easy to match the scoring champion in the playoffs.
Link leaned on Durant all the way to the basket, Perkins guarded the penalty area, ready to harvest the first "prey" to break into his territory.
But just when Link was about to hit the basket, he suddenly threw the ball into the air.
Perkins stared at the basketball. Is this guy so scared that he just threw the shot?
No, the flight path is not towards the basket at all. It's not a throw, it's an empty pass!
By the time Perkins reacted, it was too late. Randolph, the seemingly cumbersome black bear, leaped lightly and received the basketball in the air, and then under Perkins's weak interference, put it into the basket!
Ibaka? The guy didn't expect Randolph to cut in suddenly, and he was thrown away long ago.
"An air relay goal, a beautiful cooperation between the forward and the forward! The Grizzlies caught the Thunder by surprise at the beginning. There is really a tacit understanding between Link and Randolph!" Kevin Ha Lan roared loudly. He didn't expect the Grizzlies' first point in the playoffs this year.
After scoring, Link and Randolph gave a light high-five. These two villains are ready to make trouble in the "palace" of the princes.
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