Chapter 913 Grizzlies Big Three

On the 21st, the 2006-07 playoffs begin.

The West is the Lakers vs. Mosaic, and the Nuggets vs. Jazz.

The Eastern Conference is the Heat vs. Magic, and the Cavaliers vs. Nets.

In the end, in the West, the Lakers and Nuggets won their first wins, and in the East, the Heat and Cavaliers won their first wins.

On the 22nd, the Suns faced the Grizzlies.

At night, America West Arena is as star-studded as last year.

Before the game, the starting lineup was announced.

Grizzlies: O'Neal, Gasol, Mike Miller, Rui Geddy, Marbury.

Suns: Li Ba, Marion, Battier, Ginobili, Rondo.

In the TNT live broadcast, Barkley said: "The key to the game is the Hammers. If the Grizzlies can suppress the Hammers' defense on the offensive end, they have a chance to win. If they can't suppress it, there will be no chance."

Kenny Smith said: "This is a bit troublesome. What if the Hammers don't switch to guard Gasol? You know it is impossible for Marion to guard O'Neal. He only weighs 100 kilograms, and even if O'Neal controls his physical fitness this season, he still weighs 140 kilograms. With so many extra kilograms, he can carry Marion on his shoulders and play ball.”

Barkley laughed and said: "Yes, the Grizzlies and the Lakers are different. If the Suns beat the Lakers, if the Hammers don't guard Yao, Yao will beat Marion, and Marion's defense against Duncan is slightly better.

But when the Suns play the Grizzlies, the Hammers must defend O'Neal, so the idea of ​​using Gasol to suppress the Hammers in the low post as mentioned by Popovich and some media does not exist.

You know, this is using offense to suppress a defender on the offensive end. Who the opponent wants to guard does not depend on the will of the attacker. If he doesn't want to guard you, there is nothing you can do about it, unless you are so strong that he cannot help but let him guard you. you. "

In the CCTV live broadcast, Zhang Lili said: "Most media in the United States predict that the Suns have a 55% chance of entering the second round, and the Grizzlies have a 45% chance. Although they are more optimistic about the Suns, judging from this probability, there is actually not much difference. "

Yu Jia said: "So the Suns need to be cautious and never fall in the first round."

After a while, the reporter entered the locker room for an interview.

Kenny Smith went to the visiting team and Barkley went to the home team.

"Hammer, you have to apologize to me."

After entering the home team's locker room, Barkley shouted to Li Ba angrily.

Li Ba was too lazy to pay attention to him and said with a smile: "Charles, do you want a ring?"

Barkley's eyes lit up, but he said a little coyly: "At my age, why don't I come back to win a ring with you?"

Li Ba said angrily: "You are thinking too much. What I mean is that you can spend your own money. The Suns management will be happy to help you get one."

Barkley was furious, laughing and scolding: "Damn it, I have to say, you are in danger this time, you might be eliminated in the first round."

"Then we'll see." Li Ba sneered.

Half an hour later, both teams started playing, and the second team met at the exit.

Li Ba greeted Marbury and others and said with a smile: "We are brothers off the court and opponents on the court. If you fall at my feet, don't blame me for not pulling you."

"Hammer boy, I will make you fall at my feet." O'Neal yelled at Li Ba fiercely and appeared first.

Marbury has produced extremely impressive statistics for the Grizzlies this year, with a combination of offensive and defensive performance, 28.6 points, 4.2 rebounds, 9.4 assists, 2.4 steals, 0.3 blocks, 2.1 turnovers and 2.5 fouls.

In the Grizzlies, Gasol didn't compete with him, and O'Neal no longer had to compete with him for the top spot. He became the well-deserved leader of the Grizzlies.

He also learned Li Ba's attitude that the boss is the responsibility, not the power. This attitude also won the support and recognition of Gasol and others, and the locker room was very united.

Marbury was the last one to appear, hugged and fist-bumped Li Ba, and then ran out.

"Total Horse!"

Seeing Marbury play, the audience at the American West Arena chanted his nickname here.

Marbury waved his hands toward the audience, feeling very excited.

At home, the cheers continued.

"Ohhhhhhh!"

When Li Ba came on the stage, the stadium was filled with cheers like a roaring tsunami.

In this year's playoffs, a group of people from the domestic entertainment industry came as usual, and several second-generation basketball fans also came.

Yi Jianlian also sat with them, as well as Gao Yuanyuan and Bill Duffy, and boxing fan Wu Jiehui also appeared.

Li Ba greeted them and started to warm up.

Fifteen minutes later, the game started.

Li Ba stood in the middle of his teammates and raised his right fist.

At this time, the audience began to shout: "Dynasty! Dynasty! Dynasty..."

On the sidelines, boss Sarver and general manager Colangelo were also shouting together.

Defending a dynasty's title is of great significance, as it lays the foundation for a wealthy family.

The Suns' current football market is booming. As long as they match the honor of the dynasty and build the team's unique culture, they will have the foundation to become a giant.

Li Ba and O'Neal jumped the ball, and the former won.

The Grizzlies retreated and the Suns attacked.

"The Suns pulled away, the Hammers entered the paint, and O'Neal defended alone..." Barkley explained loudly.

"Marbury suddenly stole Rondo and lost the ball!" Kenny Smith suddenly shouted.

On the court, offense and defense switched instantly. Marbury stole Rondo and started his quick play.

Seeing Marbury's rapid progress in America West Arena, more than 10,000 Suns fans felt a familiar feeling.

Layup, hit.

2:0, Marbury opened the scoring for the Grizzlies.

Zhang Lili said: "Marbury really perfected his defense in the Suns. He is both offensive and defensive. Now he is a real superstar."

The Suns attack.

"Pay attention to the left and right wings to connect with the center!" Frank yelled.

Rondo advanced to the frontcourt again, and Marbury pressed forward again. The former quickly passed the ball to Ginobili on the right wing. The latter saw this and retreated.

At this time, Ginobili passed the ball back.

When Marbury was about to reattach, Rondo passed the ball again.

In the low post on the left wing, Li Ba carried O'Neal with his left hand and caught the ball with his right hand. He didn't make any fake moves, he just turned around and slipped into the paint area.

Boom, he blasted the Grizzlies rim.

2 square meters.

"Oh ho, a one-arm dunk, the Hammers scored two points!"

Amidst the cheers of the audience, the Suns' on-site commentator roared.

Barkley shouted: "Compared to O'Neal's flexibility, the Hammer's turn was even faster. O'Neal couldn't keep up. The Hammer used his turn to forcefully beat O'Neal. The Grizzlies must find a way to deal with the Hammer's attack in the low post. Now To hit the current O'Neal with a hammer, there is no need to expend a huge amount of physical energy to bear the beating."

Kenny Smith said: "The inside players have the ability of top point guards to turn, which is a BUG. But the Suns emptied the Grizzlies, so the Grizzlies were unable to help defend the basket. This is something to pay attention to, and changes must be sought immediately. "

"To put it simply, the current O'Neal cannot defend against the hammer alone." Zhang Li said in the CCTV live broadcast.

Yu Jia continued: "If you can't defend alone, the problem arises. The Grizzlies' basket needs to be covered, but they are all stretched apart. Who is going to cover? Who should be left open?"