Grizzlies and Warriors.

Before the start of this season, absolutely no one could have imagined that it would be the Golden State Warriors who split the West with the Grizzlies this season.

After all, the image of the Warriors as a "weak team" has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, and you can hardly find any highlight moments of the Warriors in the 21st century, except for the Black Eight Mavericks back then.

Prior to this season, the Warriors had only made the playoffs for the second year in a row. No one associates a team that has just made the playoffs two years in a row with the word "champion."

But this season, the youth team has grown faster than anyone could have imagined.

Steve. Cole was like a key to unlock the shackles that held the young people in lock.

This young force caused chaos in the west and changed the pattern of the entire west and even the entire alliance.

Not only that, but they have even changed the style of play in this era.

Before the Warriors, no one thought that shooting could kill an opponent, and no one thought that a three-pointer could win.

No one thinks a defender who has experienced a major injury and doesn't have enough confrontation and defensive ability can succeed.

But the appearance of the Warriors has changed those views, as evidenced by 66 wins.

66 wins, the best record in the history of the Golden State Warriors. But no Warriors players were happy with the result, believing they hadn't really proven themselves yet.

Because they are only second in the West, not first! No one will be complacent just because they have won second.

The most effective way to prove that they are really starting to rule the alliance is to defeat the original ruler of the alliance.

And as soon as the original ruler arrived in Auckland, he said that he would step over their bloody corpses......

This undoubtedly made the Warriors players very hot.

Even, even Clay, who has always had a mild personality. Thompson was upset.

"Link is so disrespectful, does he think we're going to let go of this home easily?"

On April 13, the day the Grizzlies vs. Warriors matchup began, Klay. After Thompson saw Link's remarks on his phone, he couldn't help but sit in the locker room and start complaining.

Draymond on the side. When Green heard Thompson's complaint, he couldn't help but grin, "yes, yes, Link is so arrogant that it makes people angry!" We've had one of the most home wins this season, with the Grizzlies interrupting our 16-game winning streak last time. This time, they also want to steal the first place in the West. Damn, he didn't even take us seriously! He thought we were the same as our old opponents. ”

"Hmm...... If you don't say I've forgotten, our 16-game winning streak was interrupted by the Grizzlies. Thompson clenched his fists and extinguished the phone screen.

"Alright, don't be so angry. Didn't we win the Grizzlies once last month? It's not that difficult. As long as we win this one, our record is equal. As a result, we have won more against the Grizzlies and we are number one in the West! Stay calm and focused, and let the queen let Link know that his time is over. ”

Curry smiled and ended a brief conversation between the three.

Although Curry is not a very aggressive player, it does not mean that he is not eager to win and not to be the first in the West!

Curry hasn't been favored since college, and no one thinks he's going to succeed. Now that there is finally an opportunity to prove his success, Curry will not let it go easily.

Curry, Thompson and Green glanced at each other, then stood up and headed for the court.

They wanted to see who had stepped over whose corpse today.

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"Hey, your dad and I are Kobe. Bryant. ”

In the VIP tunnel of the Oracle Arena, a sturdy bald man is leading a little girl to the arena.

These two special viewers attracted the attention of many journalists, but they didn't care and still talked to themselves.

"I know, you're the greatest basketball player in NBA history!" The little girl replied with a smile.

"If your dad is the greatest basketball player in NBA history, why do you have to come to see this game? I don't think you're so interested in going to Staples to watch the game. Kobe Bryant looked at his daughter helplessly, and his heart ached.

Gianna had been clamoring for a long time to come to see the big battle between the Grizzlies and the Warriors, and at first Kobe was too lazy to fly around, but under her repeated pleas, Kobe had to agree.

Under normal circumstances, Kobe Bryant would not go to another team's game. Even if he went to the game, he only went to Staples.

But for the sake of his daughter, Kobe Bryant made an exception. No father can easily refuse his daughter.

At first, Kobe Bryant thought Gianna was coming to see Curry. As a result, the little girl came to see her Chinese teacher, Link Ke.

Ever since Kobe Bryant asked Linktor and Gianna to communicate in Chinese, they have often chatted on their mobile phones. After going back and forth, the two became acquainted, and Gianna watched Link's matches on TV a lot more.

Finally, the other day, Gianna told Kobe that she wanted to come to watch the game, and made a point of emphasizing that she was watching Link play.

Bryant was very sad when he learned of the situation, and he felt that he had fallen out of favor......

"Why did you come to the game? Because Dad, you also said that Uncle Link is one of the greatest basketball players. You are the greatest, and he is the greatest. But now that you can't play, I'll just watch him play. ”

"Uh...... Did I say that? Bryant pouted.

"Of course, I remember it clearly!"

"Okay, hey, don't say that in front of outsiders, okay?"

"Why?" Gianna looked at Kobe Bryant in confusion, but Kobe's expression became arrogant.

"Because I'm Kobe Bryant. Bryant, Kobe. Bryant wouldn't be so blunt in complimenting others! ”

Father and son bickered and finally stepped onto the court.

By the time they entered, the Warriors players were already warming up.

Kobe Bryant said that he didn't want to come, but as soon as he stepped on the court, he was infected by this warm atmosphere.

The pinnacle battle of the West, the ultimate showdown between Link and the "Splash Brothers......

As long as you like basketball, you can't resist the attraction of this game.

As soon as Kobe and Gianna sat down, they heard the sound of the Nets tumbling.

The two turned their heads and found that in the Warriors' warm-up half, Curry and Thompson's three-point shots had never been missed!

Kobe stared at it for a while, and the two of them were stunned and didn't miss a three-point shot!

Even Kobe Bryant was scared by those two guys.

Even in the warm-up, this hit rate is high.

"Hey, Daddy, he's coming!"

Gianna shouted excitedly, and Bryant looked at the other half.

Over there, Link and his teammates stepped into the Oracle Arena.

Link's eyes made Kobe Bryant get goosebumps in an instant, and Kobe Bryant has not seen this look.

Although I don't want to admit it, every time Kobe Bryant sees Link with such a look, he and the Lakers will be beaten up......

The Grizzlies didn't have many players coming out to warm up, after all, they had three main players on their roster who couldn't play.

Randolph was reimbursed for the season, while Conley and Carter were sidelined in succession. At full play, the Grizzlies can only play 9 people now. If you count the five starters and five substitutes, there is still one less.

Some time ago, the Grizzlies recalled Spencer, who was drafted last summer. Dinwiddie came to play a few games, but it wasn't long before Dinwiddie was relegated to the Development League.

Dinwiddie didn't play well in the NBA, and it turns out that Dinwiddie can't help the team right now. He's a second-round pick after all, and the Grizzlies have to be more patient with him.

As a result, the Grizzlies can only rely on the original old lineup to survive until now.

Link didn't spot Kobe and Gianna on the sidelines, so from beginning to end, his tight frown never let go for even a second.

Before the game began, Curry played his repertoire at home.

I saw Curry shoot an ultra-long-distance shot from the player's tunnel 20 meters away from the basket under the watchful eye.

Shooting three-pointers from the tunnel before the start of the game has become Curry's habitual performance before the start of each game.

This habit stems from him and the team's deputy general manager, St. Saint. A game of Cruz's bet when the two of them bet that if Curry could shoot in the tunnel, Cruz would treat him to a big meal, and if he couldn't shoot, Curry would need to treat Cruz to a big meal.

In order to win this bet, Curry worked his shooting skills in the player tunnel. Finally, it was almost possible to hit every shot.

Because he often practiced before the game, shooting from the players' tunnel has also become Curry's signature performance before the start of each game, and it is an indispensable image in the Oracle Arena.

It is believed that as long as Curry can make that shot, he will have a blast today, and the Warriors will win.

Today, Curry once again hit this ultra-long shot that went straight beyond the basketball court. The entire Oracle Arena was jubilant, and the fans and players were all smiling.

It can be seen that they are extremely confident, and they do not take the murderous Link and Grizzly Bear seriously at all.

For fans, it was like a carnival celebrating their assortment of No. 1 in the West after a season of hard work.

The game hasn't even started, but Warriors fans are confident that the exhausted Grizzlies will fall here.

What about Link? He was indifferent to Curry's performance, but still warmed up on his own, and brought his teammates over from time to time to give a few words.

Link's attitude, it seems, is very serious. Seeing that Link was so serious, Kobe Bryant didn't go up to bother.

Finally, when the starting five of the two sides stepped onto the court, Link spotted two special fans of Kobe's father and daughter.

Gianna waved at Link and gave him a thumbs up.

Kobe Bryant pointed at Link, as if to say, "It's up to you next, boy." ”

Link smiled, the first smile he had ever had since stepping onto Oracle Stadium today.

With two special fans watching, Link has one more reason not to lose.

The referee blew the whistle and the basketball was thrown into the air.

The final battle for the first place in the West has officially begun!

The tenacity of Link and his teammates, the unwillingness of Thompson, Curry and Green......

These two emotions collide and are bound to raze the entire alliance to the ground!