It's been two days since the media and officials were building momentum for the Grand Finals, and the buzz they created was quickly monetized, as the Divisional Finals and the Grand Finals don't come too long apart.

Just two days after the Heat defeated the Pacers, on June 6, 2013, at the Federal Express Arena in Memphis, the summer frenzy officially kicked off!

James and his teammates arrived in Memphis a day early, and they were surprised to sit on the bus to the hotel. This is the first time he has discovered that the basketball atmosphere in Memphis is so hot.

A small, inconspicuous city that has become a global spotlight because of basketball. In this way, it really looks a little like Cleveland in the past

On the building, there is a huge poster of Link. On the street, people were wearing the number 0 jersey. James was in a trance, as if he saw himself in Cleveland.

However, James also knows very well how immature he and the Cavaliers were back then, and the same is true for the Grizzlies now! Miami Heat, no room for error!

So, before today's game began, the Heat came to the court early to start warming up. Even though they were still fighting the Pacers two days ago, the Heat didn't feel any fatigue when it came to the Finals.

Link and his teammates also arrived early today, and many of them were too excited to sleep last night. After all, the Grizzlies players are playing in the Finals for the first time. For them, it was an experience like never before.

Two hours before the game, Link and James faced each other on the field for the first time in the playoffs this season.

"They look in good spirits." Wade stood beside James and sighed.

In this year's playoffs, Wade was affected by injuries and his form was a little sluggish. In the playoffs, he has averaged only 159 points per game and 25 three-point shooting, both of which are career lows.

This season, Wade's already scarred knee really can't survive. Since 2012, Wade has been pumping his knee before games from time to time, but he can't help it, because the knee injury is getting worse.

Before today's game, Wade pumped another knee with water. The only thing he wants is to snatch the victory at the Federal Express Arena. Therefore, seeing the Grizzlies players on the court, Wade's eyes also became focused.

Of course, Wade will do his best, for a man, in addition to money and family, the most important thing is pride and honor!

"Before the season started, did you think they would make it to the finals?" James looked at the wooden floor under his feet and looked at the Grizzlies logo in the middle of the court, and felt a little dreamy.

"To be honest, I didn't expect that. Previously, the Memphis Grizzlies didn't seem to have anything to do with honor or the Finals. But now, they're on the other side of us. Hey, this year's regular season against the Grizzlies seems to have a 0-2 record."

"yes, against the Grizzlies in regular times, the record is not very good." James pouted.

Wade and James did the math at the end of the season, and if they hadn't lost to the Grizzlies in early 2013, they would have had the potential to set a 27-game winning streak!

But all of this is gone because of the grizzly bear.

"But the playoffs are playoffs, I'll play with them, don't worry, LeBron." After Wade finished speaking, he continued to warm up.

James was a little surprised, Wade felt weird today, quite a kind of wind and depression and water cold, and the tragedy of a strong man who is gone and will never return.

James didn't stay in a daze anymore, but continued to practice his three-point shot. Wade will fight hard for this game, and he is no exception.

A year after losing to Dirk, James vowed that he would never allow the Finals to fail again!

Two hours later, the Federal Express Arena was bustling with activity. Before the start of today's game, the Grizzlies held a starter introduction ceremony as usual.

The cheers of the fans combined with the cool lighting effects on the scene made the blood of the players tumble in their bodies.

Today, James was very attentive to the Grizzlies' player introduction. The mystery of who will start in place of Iguodala after his injury will be unraveled during the introduction.

Eventually, as expected, Tony Allen, who was still named to the All-Defensive Second Team as a bench player this year, became the Grizzlies' starter.

The corners of James's mouth are slightly hooked, everything is under control!

After the lively starting introduction ceremony, players from both sides stood in their assigned positions.

Instead of being in the third position today, Link was in the second position. James wasn't surprised. Defensively, the Grizzlies will definitely use Tony Allen to defend themselves.

But James is not in a hurry, even against Tony Allen, James is confident!

"The game is about to start, and the Heat's starting line is the same as it was in the division finals. In addition to the Big Three, plus Chalmers and Haslem. On the Grizzlies' side, due to Iguodala's injury, Tony Allen started in place of Iguodala. This is also the first time that Tony Allen has made his debut in this year's playoffs! ”

Before the start of the game, Hubbie Brown took the time to introduce the fans to the starting situation of both sides.

As a well-known commentator, Hubbie Brown has one or two finals almost every year, and is invited by ESPN to comment on the game.

But this time, Hubbie Brown was finally able to explain his favorite team's finals.

The camera gives a close-up of Iguodala in a suit on the bench, and Iguodala's playoff stats are shown below.

He averaged 16 points per game, which is a lot of numbers, and he scored more points than Wade. And Tony Allen has little to no ability to score, which is well known.

How the Grizzlies fill the void of 16 points became the biggest attraction of the game.

The referee blew the whistle and the basketball flew straight up. The 12-13 NBA Finals have officially begun!

The most criticized thing on the Heat's side is the inside, although the Heat signed "Birdman" Chris Anderson after January 13, but this still can't fill the bottomless hole of the inside.

In the scrum stage, Gasol Jr. won without any surprise. Bosh is not dominant in height and is not very strong in scrums.

The fans at the Federal Express Arena were yelling like crazy, and they couldn't wait to see that Mr. 50 in action.

The Grizzlies' first offense did find Link, and as the Grizzlies' star player, Link had the responsibility to take the lead for the team.

However, James, who was as strong as a bull, crossed in front of Link for the first time.

James' height and reach aren't as exaggerated as Durant's, but his strong frame and focused eyes are enough to make most players lose before they can play against him.

Link, of course, won't go it alone as soon as he comes up, but calls for cover and fights Randolph in a pick-and-roll.

If Link can get to Haslem by blocking and disguising, it will basically be equivalent to giving away points.

Heat captain Haslem is indeed motivated enough, but to tell the truth, the hard power is still a little inadequate. At least not at the same level as Link.

Link borrowed the cover to break through and then killed under the basket, but Link found that the Heat actually chose the bag in the first round!

James and Haslem both shrank in with Link, and the Heat's defense was very resolute!

Link knew it wasn't an opportunity and had no choice but to pass the ball to Randolph.

But Haslem defended it the first time, and Randolph didn't get a shot. The Grizzlies' offense suddenly stalled.

In the past, Iguodala was able to step up and take over the attack at this time. But right now, Iguodala is watching the game from the sidelines in a suit.

Randolph finally had to return the ball to Conley to regroup, and the Heat's defense succeeded!

"The Heat's strategy was very clear, and Link shrank as soon as he swooped. Now that Iguodala is gone, the Grizzlies' offensive firepower from the perimeter is greatly reduced, and they can focus on Link. ”

Link then received the ball from mid-range and prepared to single James with his back.

However, the moment Link turned over to shoot, Wade rushed over as soon as possible, and the two interfered with Link's shooting.

For Link, the double bag is not an empty space. In the end, the basketball hit the iron, and the emotions brewing among the Grizzlies fans were suppressed!

"If you don't score, the Grizzlies' first attack today is very unsmooth! It seems that the Miami Heat are well prepared! ”

Off the field, Iguodala was in a hurry. If he was there, Wade would most likely not dare to help defend Link like this.

Bosh took the rebound and switched to the Heat offense!

Tony Allen is determined to look good on the defensive end, and he struggles to contribute on the offensive end, so he wants to get it all back on the defensive end.

However, James didn't have the ball at all in the first round. Wade threw off Link with a reverse run, and after receiving a pass from Chalmers, he actually jumped directly outside the three-point line!

Link was a little caught off guard, because Wade has been shooting only 25 three-pointers per game in the playoffs so far, which is a failing shooting rate! Therefore, Link's strategy to defend Wade is also very simple, let go of the shot and not let it go.

As a result, Wade was stunned and started shooting directly.

For a superstar like Wade, if you give him a chance, he will really dare to enter. Just like Jordan in '92, his three-point shooting percentage in the playoffs was only about 20. So before the Finals began, the local television station in Portland said at the time, "We just need to make Jordan stand on the outside and shoot three-pointers to win the game."

As a result, Jordan made 6 three-pointers in the first half of the first game of the finals, and the record of 6 three-pointers in the first half of the finals was not broken by Ray Allen until 2010.

So don't underestimate any superstar. Even if their numbers weren't good, don't underestimate them. If they don't agree, they're about to break the record.

Wade was the same this time, Link gave him a chance, and he decisively threw it. In the end, basketball also hollowed into the net, and the Heat started 3-0!

After Wade scored, James ran up and high-fived his good brother. Every time Wade removed the fluid from his knees, his condition improved greatly. So today, Wade certainly won't be at the level of 15 per game.

Don't underestimate the knee, the health of the lower body is not only for the breakthrough, but also for the shot.

Wade's heart is stronger than anyone else, he will not allow himself to be a spectator today, he has to carry this difficult opponent with James!

After the high-five, Saowe turned his head and smiled at Link, "Welcome to the finals, little ghost!" ”

Link pouted, yes, this time he hit the muzzle of the new generation of kings.

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