On Dec. 25, today's game between the Grizzlies and the Heat won't start until nine o'clock. Because the Christmas war is a "serial", one game starts immediately after the other.

The purpose of this is very simple, so that fans can watch all the games at the same time, without interfering with each other, in order to maximize the benefits, these are the normal operations of the league.

As a result, the Grizzlies players were in a state of physical tension throughout the day. It's Christmas, but you can't do anything else, which makes the players very aggrieved.

But fortunately, although everyone has to work today, Robert. Pera still created enough Christmas atmosphere for the players.

A large Christmas tree was placed at the entrance of the Federal Express Arena, and a giant Santa Claus inflatable doll was hung on the outer wall of the stadium.

In the dressing room, Pera also prepared Christmas gifts for the players. As soon as Link walked into the locker room today, he saw a pile of gift boxes on the floor. The gift box has a greeting card with the names of the players and Pera's blessings to the players.

The content of each greeting card is different, and it can be seen that Pera really wrote it with her heart.

When Link opens the gift box, he finds that it is a PS4 game console. Everyone's gift is the same, it's all PS4 consoles.

Link smiled, Pera really had a heart. yes, it's 2013. The PS4 console was only released in November 2013, and at this time, it's a very new digital product.

But for Link, the PS4 isn't too much of a cutting-edge thing, he's been playing it for years! But it's good that he won't have to be destroyed by the backward game graphics in the future.

In addition to owner Pera, several of the Grizzlies' big brothers also brought gifts to their teammates.

Mike. Miller bought a scarf for his teammates, which was very warm and practical.

Randolph bought everyone a box of cigars, which was very much in line with his temperament.

Link also brought a gift to everyone - Link's first-generation basketball shoes in Christmas colors.

The price of this limited-edition Christmas sneaker is already about five times the original price, and money may not be able to buy it, as many people prefer to keep it for themselves. After all, this is the commemoration of Link's first Christmas fight.

Link's super popularity has made this shoe crazy to be grabbed as soon as it is released, and it is very difficult to get it on the market. So even for professional players, these shoes are very collectible.

It is estimated that P.J. Tucker, who is now playing for the Suns, is crying greedily, and this shoe-hungry guy must feel that being Link's teammate is the happiest thing in the world.

Overall, the atmosphere in the dressing room before the game was quite relaxed. In addition to the absence of Christmas dinner, it is basically equivalent to spending Christmas with your family.

For Link, these brothers are like his own family. Everyone gathered in the locker room to watch the other games, talking and laughing, and this kind of Christmas Eve is also very good.

Two hours before the start of the game, Link received a text message from Rachel. It seems that Rachel has also arrived at the Federal Express Arena.

Since the beginning of the season, Rachel and Grant. After the popularity of the new show co-hosted by Hill, Rachel's popularity is also soaring.

Now, Rachel is already a popular hostess. As a journalist, she will naturally be sent to the scene to conduct on-the-spot interviews.

In this popular finale of the Christmas War, ESPN hired Rachel, a popular diva, as a sideline reporter. Therefore, today Link is also going to spend Christmas Eve with Rachel in a different way.

After another half hour, everyone gradually stopped laughing and laughing. The locker room slowly fell silent, and then everyone's eyes were on Link, on their young leader.

"Whew, it's time to warm up." Link took a deep breath and stood up.

"This year, it's the first time in Grizzlies history that they're playing a Christmas game. Of course, it was also the first time that most of us in our group played for Christmas. Seriously, if you had told someone two years ago that a grizzly bear was going to fight Christmas, he would have thought you were sick, and not lightly ill. Memphis Grizzlies Fight for Christmas? Just those third-rate nine-sect guys, who would want to pay to watch them fight the Christmas war? As a result, we not only played the Christmas War, but also played the finale in the Christmas War! Not only did some people pay to watch the game, but all the tickets were sold out. ”

Link said this, and everyone laughed.

"We have not followed the path that others have given us, we have never been the protagonist, but we have always defeated the protagonist. Today, LeBron. James wants to make a fuss here, and he wants to prove that the Heat are still the first to win the championship. Then let's let them remember what happened to the Federal Express Arena half a year ago! Let's go guys, it's Christmas Eve, let's go party! ”

"Roar!" After Link, the Grizzlies players jumped up one after another, shouting like a group of bandits and rushing out of the locker room with Link.

The locker room was "emptied" in an instant, leaving only debris all over the floor, and the three coaches of Jogle, Snyder, and Turner.

"See? As I said, losing to the Knicks won't have any impact on the team. Joggle smiled and spread his hands, and before he could say a word, the players' emotions were mobilized by Link.

Being the head coach of a team with Link couldn't have been easier.

With him, the Grizzlies will never have to worry about morale. Let's go, it's time for us to play. Snyder tidied up his suit, and he couldn't wait to see how Link would show off his All-Star credentials!

Although it was late, the fans were still enthusiastic when the players from both sides came out.

"Welcome to the Federal Express Arena, a continuation of last season's Grand Final! Of course, it is also very likely to be a preview of this season's finals! Either way, today, we're going to have an unforgettable night! ”

Mike. Brin's voice has put countless fans into the groove in an instant, and the veteran commentator has witnessed countless classic moments with the fans. Where he is around, the game is usually very exciting!

James and Wade looked at Link and smiled. Wade even walked up and gave Link a friendly hug.

In the 90s, you would have almost never seen Jordan and Isaiah. Thomas is so friendly, don't expect Carl. Malone will be hippie smiling in front of Jordan.

But in the 21st century, the relationship between players from two different teams is no longer just adversarial, which makes the NBA's network more complex and interesting.

"What do you mean by Merry Christmas? Don't pretend, I know your words don't just mean it literally. After the hug, Wade asked the biggest question in his mind in the past two days.

"I've got a Christmas present for you, Dwayne. You'll find out when the game comes later. ”

"Really? Thank you so much! But I'm not going to be polite with LeBron tonight, it's our first meeting this season and I don't want to mess it up. "Wade finished coming soft, starting to come hard.

No matter how good the relationship is, they are all enemies on the court. The Grizzlies and Heat remain the two biggest favorites this season, and even the best friends will fight hard against the O'Brien Cup.

"I'm not going to be polite to you, Dwayne. See the dome of the Federal Express Arena? See that championship pennant? We were the champions last season! ”

Wade nodded, Link's mouth is really poisonous!

"We'll see, boy. This is your first Christmas fight, and it's going to be the worst Christmas Eve you'll ever have. ”

After saying that, the two turned around and returned to their respective halves. Since then, as good as Wade and Link's personal relationship is, as strong is their rivalry on the court.

Men's friendship is sometimes so confusing.

Before the game, Link gave Rachel a courtside interview.

Rachel wore her hair up, lipstick, and a slim dress in dark blue, the Grizzlies' main color, today. She lost the athletic style of the usual neighborhood girl, and instantly became mature.

When she saw Link, Rachel almost couldn't help but pounce on him and hug Link. But remembering that I was on live TV, or live in the United States, I resisted the impulse.

"Link, are you nervous about participating in the Christmas War for the first time?" Rachel's question is simple, she certainly doesn't embarrass her boyfriend.

"Don't be nervous, because I know someone is looking at me."

Link's answer made most people feel inexplicable, what does it mean that someone is looking at him? It's the fans all over the world who are watching him, okay.

Rachel's face flushed slightly, and she ended the interview.

When Link walked to the center of the court to start the game, Randolph couldn't help but complain, "The conversation between you two on the basketball court is disgusting!" ”

Link gave Randolph a blank look and prepared to start the game. He knew that the easy part of Christmas Eve was all over today. The only thing left is a fierce fight!

Link looked across from him, and the Heat's lineup was barely changed from last season's Finals.

Chalmers, Wade, Ray. Allen, James, and Bosh are still a big and four small lineup, completely abandoning the traditional No. 5 position.

There is no way to do it without changing the lineup, and the Heat added Oden, Michael, and the Heat this summer. Beasley, such as former high-pick players, did not play as expected. Therefore, the starters can only come as before.

And the Heat really don't have much room to maneuver, and the Big Three have all but locked up their salary structure. Others have too low a trade value, so it's normal that they don't make up for it.

Besides, even if they don't make up for it, they're strong enough.

As soon as the game began, Bosh excitedly got the ball. In last season's finals, Bosh's performance was simply a rollover.

After the Heat lost the championship, Bosh was also the one who was scolded the most.

But today, Bosh seems to have found himself, and with just a scrum, you can see that his mental state today is completely different from half a year ago!

The ball was picked up by Wade, and "The Flash" immediately advanced. In addition to Bosh, Wade didn't do well last season. During the Finals, Wade's knee could no longer support him to perform better.

But at Link's training camp this summer, Wade is recovering well. So this season's form is much better than last season's finals.

This is also the reason why some people are optimistic about the Heat's victory, and they believe that the Grizzlies won the championship last season because it was luck because Wade and Bosh were very unfortunate to be in a slump at the same time.

This year, when Wade and Bosh return to their former glory, the Grizzlies won't stand a chance. And this game, is proof of that!

As soon as Wade came on the court, he caught Iguodala off guard.

His speed is very fast, as if people can see a shadow of his peak.

In the end, before Gasol could get back inside, Wade broke through and scored with a one-handed dunk, kicking off the Christmas finale.

"Today is my game, it's my game!" After the dunk landed, Wade yelled at Link.

Link hadn't yet offered his gift, but Wade was the first to hand over his "gift".