Tim. Duncan's pre-game behavior caused the people in the commentary and stands to laugh crookedly, but Hollins couldn't laugh at it. Duncan's relaxed state is not because he underestimates the enemy, but it indicates that he is in excellent physical condition!

Otherwise, Duncan is definitely expressionless. It is precisely because of his good physical condition that Duncan has more and more comic moments this year. After all, he's in a good mood.

"After this damn game, we're going to be fucking home. I know you're working hard, and I know that at least 90 percent of the people in the stands now want to see us cry and go home. But just bite tonight and it's over! The San Antonio Spurs are not scary, they won first in the West last season and we won him. Take it easy, play according to the regular arrangement, and we'll get our chances. ”

Before the game began, Hollins made a few brief remarks, mainly to boost morale.

Grizzlies players are already energetic when they play the Spurs, and being encouraged by this is undoubtedly adding fuel to the fire. The starters of both sides stepped onto the court, and this game, which Hollins considered the most important game before the All-Star break, was on the verge of breaking out!

"Both players played, and the Spurs started as usual, Tony. Parker and Kawhi Leonard play guard, and Richard Brown, who has recently been caught up in trade rumors, has been involved in trade rumors. Jefferson continued to hold the No. 3 position. Duncan and Brazilian center Thiago. Split partners on the inside. This year, the Spurs moved up to second place in the West with this set of starters, and they are stronger than everyone thought. ”

Steve. Kerr introduced the Spurs' starting line-up, which looked the same as last year, by replacing Ginobili with Leonard. Replaced McDyess and Blair with Split. The two new starters are young, but the Spurs are a lot better than last season, and that's their magic.

Otherwise, the Spurs are the best place for rookie players to grow.

On the other hand, the Grizzlies' starters are the same, the same as when they played the Celtics last night. With Conley, Link, Gay and the Black and White Bears, it's no surprise that Hollins doesn't usually mess around with his starting lineup.

Although Duncan played the No. 4 position today, he still stood in the center circle, and it was up to him to fight for the ball with Gasol Jr.!

"Steve, who do you think will come out on top tonight? The Spurs have beaten the Grizzlies twice before, most recently just over a week ago. In that game, the Spurs outscored the Grizzlies by 10 points and limited the Grizzlies' scoring to just under 90 points. It can be seen that the Spurs have a lot of experience in restraining the Grizzlies this year. So today, can the grizzlies figure out a solution to the problem? ”

"The first thing the Grizzlies have to think about is how to get off to a good start, they just played the Celtics yesterday, and then they had a three-hour plane ride and back-to-backs. So today's game is going to be a long one for the Grizzlies. So they have to take it one step at a time. Kerr didn't answer his partner's question head-on, and in his opinion, the Grizzlies are thinking about winning right now, a little too early.

Not to mention...... The grizzly bear is still wrapped in a spell that can't be won.

Now the Grizzlies should be thinking about how not to be hammered by the Spurs in the first quarter.

Gasol Jr. jumped the basketball first for the Grizzlies, and Popovich immediately waved from the sidelines, signaling the players to retreat immediately.

The Spurs defended very well, and the black and white bears had just sat inside, Duncan found Gasol Jr., and Split stuck behind Randolph.

This year, the Spurs' interior defense has clearly improved a lot. Last season, the interior combination of McDyce and Duncan lost to the Black and White Bears, especially the old McDyce's side was a little more miserable.

And after Popovich promoted the Brazilian this year, the Spurs' efficiency in defending the Grizzlies quickly increased. Split's individual defense and defense are very good, his height can suppress Randolph, although Randolph has comprehensive skills and flexible feet, but Split is not slow, he always has a way to do not lose his position, and he is stuck in Randolph's body throughout the whole process.

As for Duncan's defense of Gasol Jr. on the other side, it is even more handy. Duncan is getting older, but Gasol Jr. is not fast either, and Duncan can use his superb defensive skills to torment the Spanish homeless. And Gasol Jr.'s scoring ability is not strong, and it is even more difficult to score if he is strictly guarded by Duncan.

The Spurs' changes in this regard have caused the Grizzlies' offensive threat to plummet. Losing to the Spurs in the first two games, the black and white bears did not show too impressive performances. As it turned out, Popovich's change was correct.

So today, seeing the Spurs holding the black and white bears as soon as they came up, Hollins was quite worried.

Conley naturally understood the Spurs' strategy, so in the end, the basketball was not beaten to the hands of the black and white bears. Gay handled the first offense with the ball in hand, and his mid-range jumper was on the edge of Richard's game. Jefferson hit an easy head shot and the Grizzlies got off to a flying start.

Although they conceded a goal first, the Spurs players didn't seem nervous. They still believe that the situation is firmly in their hands.

Now playing the Grizzlies, the Spurs' self-confidence is simply bursting.

Then in the Spurs' offensive round, Guy actively stole the basketball in Duncan's hand, and then advanced with the ball himself, and made a layup, and the Grizzlies played a 4-0 start!

Everyone on the Grizzlies bench cheered, the Grizzlies are in such good shape, it's time for them to beat the Spurs today!

Guy, who scored four points in a row, was also very proud, and after the layup, he shook his fist violently.

At a critical moment in the last game, Guy was defeated by Jimmy. Butler replaced, and the Grizzlies also won. It's a shame for a star to not be trusted at the last minute and the team still wins.

So today, Guy is trying hard to prove himself. In the first two back and forth, he played very aggressively.

Guy himself is not weak, as long as he wants to play well, he can still put on an excellent performance. What's more, Guy's counterpoint is still Richard. ATM. Jefferson.

Link is also relieved that they finally don't have to be pressed by the Spurs. What a spell that can't win a streak, it's just a fart!

After being beaten 4-0 by the Grizzlies, Popovich was still calm. He sat on the bench and didn't even bother to slap his hands. He still believes that the Spurs players can solve the problem on their own.

Last year's series loss to the Grizzlies left Popovich really embarrassed. As a result, he spent a lot of energy in the offseason trying to find ways to contain the Grizzlies.

Looking at Popovich's calm face, Link remembered that in the original history, since being blacked by the Grizzlies once against the Spurs, the Spurs have almost abused the Grizzlies once since then. The Spurs beat the Grizzlies, and every time the Grizzlies were beaten to death.

That said, Popovich did find many ways to contain the Grizzlies. Using Split and Duncan to kill the black and white bear is just one of the tricks.

Finally, the Grizzlies attacked for the third time, and the Spurs didn't drop the chain again.

Link tries his best to find opportunities on the outside, but he is always followed by the expressionless "Future Soldier"!

One thing Link has to admit is that even in his rookie season, Leonard's defense has been outstanding! Bijimmy. Butler is even better!

His reach and large hands have become his unique defensive weapons. And Leonard's level of focus on the defensive end is also unmatched by other rookie players.

Leonard wrapped around Link, and Link couldn't flash out of the space at all! It is not easy to "escape" Leonard's defensive range.

Popovich couldn't help but smirk as he watched Link not even get the space to shoot. The Black and White Bears and Link, the three main culprits responsible for the Spurs' loss last season, have all been contained this year. It's no coincidence that the Grizzlies lost to the Spurs twice this season!

Conley ended up attacking with his own hands, but his jumper was inaccurate, the Spurs got a chance, and the Grizzlies couldn't continue their firepower!

"Damn it!" Link reluctantly cursed in his heart that Leonard's talent was indeed terrifying. It's unbelievable that he's going to fall to the 15th pick.

Tony. Parker moved quickly after getting the ball, and since last season, Popovich has been committed to building the Spurs into an offensive team. That's why Parker and Ginobili suddenly became scoring cores last season.

This year, the Spurs' transition has become more mature, and everyone can jump right into the offense.

The offensive speed of the entire Spurs is very fast, which is a deviation from the stereotype of ordinary people.

In the year of the Finals against the Pistons, the Spurs averaged only 91 points per game. And this season. The average Spurs score is 103!

While Parker was pushing in, the outside shooters were in place. The French "retro sports car" broke through the ball, made an easy pass, and found Richard in the open space. Jefferson.

The speed with which the Spurs' perimeter shooters are in position has left Hollins jaw-dropping. It's different, this spur is really different!

Jefferson was annoyed by Guy's beating, so he wanted to return the favor. He took the ball and threw it without hesitation. This kind of coherent shooting is precisely the highest hit rate!

"Brush!"

Richard. Jefferson smiled and gestured three fingers. His three-point shot has improved a lot! So far this season, the three-point shooting rate has not dropped below 40%!

"The ball went in, from Tony. Parker and Richard. Jefferson's Wiring. Although the Grizzlies scored two goals first, the Spurs quickly responded with a response. Now, the Grizzlies are only 1 point ahead! ”

Link shook his head, the Spurs have gone through the transition period that last season was painful and will now be struggling towards another small peak.

The success at the beginning was just an illusion, and the real darkest moment officially began.