The Clippers players weren't in high spirits today, after all, all of them knew they were here to make their wedding dresses.

Knowing that there is a high probability of losing before the game starts, the players can only be in a good mood.

When Paul arrived at the Federal Express Arena, he was the first to go to the field to start warming up. He's not warming up for this game, he's warming up for the playoffs.

The Western Conference Finals, which has become the case for Chris. Paul's obsession. There is no doubt that Paul's goal this year is also the Western Conference Finals!

Against the Nuggets in the first round, Paul was still very confident. After all, the Nuggets don't have any superstars, George. Karl, the leader of the thousand-win coach, has not been very good in the playoffs.

When the Nuggets have Anthony, it's best to reach the Western Conference Finals. And now, the Nuggets don't have a superstar and maybe finish fifth in the regular season. But in the playoffs, Paul didn't think the Nuggets had to play at all.

Well, the only obstacle for the Clippers to reach the Western Conference Finals is the Grizzlies!

That's right, the Grizzlies are number one in the league. Soon, they will be able to break the record. But there are many examples of the first place in the regular season overturning in the playoffs.

The most classic is the Mavericks in '07, when the Mavericks also won a record 67 wins, and Dirk also became the MVP of the regular season. The result? As a result, the Mavericks didn't even pass the first round, and they achieved the Black Eight Miracle of the "Golden State Gang".

It's the playoffs, where everyone is on the same page, and your regular season record doesn't give you any substantial advantage on the court. All the advantages are spelled out round by round.

So, in Paul's mind, he still has an ambition to defeat the Grizzlies. He still thinks the Clippers can fight the Grizzlies.

Then, the game began.

Today, as if to celebrate the record-breaking in advance, the Grizzlies deliberately staged an introduction ceremony for the players before the game.

Paul was secretly watching the Grizzlies' performance, and when the first four of them appeared, they were all normal. But when it was Link's turn to play in the finale, Paul instantly felt the terrible atmosphere of the Federal Express Arena!

This place, known as "the most literary stadium in the league", has become an out-and-out devil's home field!

Paul had completely experienced the feeling of the playoffs in advance, and it was not easy to win in this arena.

Once the game started, the Clippers started playing as usual. Although the Clippers don't want to resist with all their might today, they won't admit defeat without fighting.

Paul, in particular, even wanted to test the Grizzlies' depth ahead of time. Although the Clippers and Grizzlies have played each other several times before, the current Grizzlies are the closest to playoff status.

The experience of this encounter will also bring great reference value to the Clippers' playoff preparations.

Paul walked outside the three-point line, and Jordan Jr. immediately actively stepped up to cover. Jordan Jr. and Gasol Jr. have a long-standing grudge, and the previous season, the two fought over an All-Star spot. This season, the two fought again because of the prediction ranking of the best defensive players.

Unfortunately, both of these matches ended in Gasol winning.

It is worth mentioning that Gasol has now surpassed James in the ranking of the best defensive player prediction rankings and is ranked first!

Little Jordan must be angry, so as soon as he gets on the court, he wants to get a dunk opportunity by covering with Paul!

Didn't Paul know this little bit of caution about Jordan Jr.? So he got off the donkey down the slope and broke through under the cover of Jordan Jr.

Seeing this, Jordan Jr. hurriedly relied on his strong movement ability in the big man to cut in, just waiting for Paul to throw the ball into the air! This kind of air-to-air coordination is not known how many times the Clippers have used it in the regular season.

In the next second, Paul threw the basketball into the air. As the best point guard in the league, Paul's passing timing can be said to be perfect.

However, little Jordan was about to take off, but found that Gasol stuck his position and prevented little Jordan from comfortably "taking off".

The reason why the air relay is wonderful is because of the high requirements for the tacit understanding between the two. The ball of light can be passed well, and the timing of the jump must be precise to perform the aerial relay perfectly.

But now, Jordan Jr. was caught by Gasol and couldn't jump. By the time he finally got up and running, the basketball was flying over his head.

In the end, Jordan Jr., who jumped too late, received nothing in the air. And Paul's pass flew directly out of the bottom line......

Paul shook his head in embarrassment, and there was a mistake in the opening game, which is difficult for a point guard of Paul's type.

Gasol's defense has allowed him to break the shackles of athleticism. Even if you don't have to take off, you can successfully protect the frame. Paul realized that if he wanted to deal with the Spaniards now, he could no longer jump alone.

But this mistake didn't make Paul take it too seriously. But then the Grizzlies' offense made Paul swallow his saliva.

Link finally got the ball, and as the biggest star of the Grizzlies, Link planned to take over himself as soon as he started his first offense.

Unlike the Clippers' desireless state, Link is murderous today. The record is right in front of you, and there is no reason not to take it.

Matt. Barnes is a villain who has crossed in front of Link, and as the season progresses, the Clippers have gradually turned Caron. Butler started the game. As it turns out, Butler, a former All-Star forward, can't get back to his prime.

And Barnes, who is willing to play with others at any time, is obviously more in line with the needs of the Clippers.

As a result, the entire Clippers were counting on Barnes to stop Link with his ferocious defense. Link faced Barnes with the ball, but was as happy as if he had met an old acquaintance.

"They've replaced you to defend me?" Link started talking to Barnes, but Barnes didn't answer. He knew that once Link spoke, he would definitely not have anything good to say.

Barnes was never afraid to talk trash with others, but when it came to Link, Barnes chose to remain silent.

"Well, I was worried that I wouldn't have warmed up enough today. Now, I'm relieved. ”

With that, Link suddenly activated and stabbed Barnes to his right hand.

Barnes was furious, where could Link pass like this.

He hurled a rough lunge at Link, hoping to stop him with his ferocious defense.

Paul can also see how hard Barnes defends, and it is estimated that it will be difficult for ordinary players to keep the ball when they encounter such a rough defense.

However, Link leaned on the other party at the moment when Barnes's center of gravity was raised, and he turned around and passed Barnes cleanly!

This turn allowed Link to go straight to the basket and be ready to attack the frame at any time.

Jordan Jr., who just missed an empty pickup, doesn't allow such a thing to happen, the Clippers are also fourth in the West, what do you think of the interior defense of the fourth in the West?

So, angry DeAndrew. Jordan lunged at Link and leaped high.

It's not the first time Jordan Jr. has shown such a flying body this year, even if it's the all-powerful LeBron. James, who was once bloodied by Jordan Jr.

Link faced the strong little Jordan in the air, and instead of standing upright, he curled up in the air, dodged the block, glided to the other side of the basket, and gracefully pulled the lever for a layup!

After Link's goal, the cheers of the whole arena increased a lot. Chris. Paul was amazed, he was stunned!

This wave of operations is too sassy!

First he turned past Barnes, and then pulled up a layup to avoid Jordan Jr.'s defense. In one round, Link gave the Clippers' two most ferocious defensive points a hard time.

How strong is this guy's scoring ability?

2-0, the Grizzlies got off to a flying start. Although the game has just begun, although it has just played one attack and one defense. But this simple offense and defense made Paul doubt his goals.

Want to beat the Grizzlies in the playoffs and reach the Western Conference Finals? Look at the monsters on the other side, look at the omnipotent number 0, it seems like it's impossible to do at all!

Paul's self-confidence was greatly shaken.

Indeed, the 2007 No. 1 Mavericks in the league were eliminated in the first round. No. 1 in the league and not necessarily No. 1 in the playoffs.

But the Memphis Grizzlies are not the Dallas Mavericks. They're going to get even more scary in the playoffs.

The regular season isn't over yet, and the playoffs haven't started yet. But Chris. Paul, who had fallen into the fear of being enveloped by a grizzly bear, had fallen into it in advance.