377: First show of strength

Jamal. Crawford is a nervous knife player, and his scoring stats are impressive. From the beginning of the 07-08 season to the 09-10 season, Crawford averaged more than 19 points per game for three consecutive years.

Crawford should be one of the best scorers in the league if you look at the points alone, and he can't be an exaggeration to get an annual salary of tens of millions. But his shooting percentage hovering around 40 percent every year and his lack of good defense are the reasons why he still can't be called a superstar.

Crawford is very good at scoring when he draws up, but if he can't draw it, he basically loses his only value. Last season with the Hawks, Crawford averaged just 38.4 percent per game. For an outside player, that number is nothing short of a disaster.

That's why Crawford only takes $5 million a year with the Clippers, but it's still considered a contract premium. He's a scorer with a lot of character, but not a superstar. But for now, De Nagro has to try it with Crawford.

Crawford replaces Willy. Green, facing Iguodala's defense. But once Crawford smoked up, even against Tony. Aaron may also have a chance to win!

Paul came up and played the ball to Crawford in the first round, and Crawford caught the ball and shot it after taking advantage of the off-ball screen, completely ignoring Iguodala's defense.

Iguodala was actually well sealed, but Crawford's three-point shot was still on hit, which made the Clippers players breathe a sigh of rage!

"Finally the goal was scored, and the Clippers finally scored their first goal of the new season after the first timeout. But as long as you can break the score drought, it's never too late! I said it, Jamal. Crawford will take the Clippers to the next level. See, when Paul, Griffin and the others can't open the way, Crawford can step up in their place! ”

John. Hollinger finally spoke, and as the guest commentator for this game, he has been "dumb" for a long time. Now, though, he finally had a chance to speak, as the Clippers finally scored.

"Jamal. Crawford was resolute, but I have to say that it wasn't a chance just now, and the Clippers still didn't solve the offensive problem. The attack was the same as before, the only difference was that Crawford scored a difficult goal and the others didn't. But the question is, can Crawford make that kind of shot every time? As we all know, his offensive stability is very worrying. ”

Mike. Brin immediately poured cold water on Hollinger, not that he deliberately did it against Hollinger, but just told the truth.

"Steady, steady! We're doing a great job, keep it up! Seeing Crawford score, Stevens immediately shouted at the players from the sidelines.

Meanwhile, Tony. Aaron also rubbed his hands together. Later, he's going to get to know the best sixth man.

The Grizzlies' offense was as fluid as ever, and this time, when Link broke through again and drew Jordan Jr.'s help. Link didn't look at the back pass and sent the ball to Gasol.

Link now doesn't have to look at the pass to Gasol, who has been working with him for the third season, not even the afterglow. In the back of his mind, Link knew exactly where each of his teammates was standing.

Gasol Jr. received the basketball and hit a steady shot, which undoubtedly gave Jordan Jr. a blow to his heart. 10-3, the difference is still very large, Jamal. Crawford's goal didn't seem to have had an effect.

Grizzlies bloom more, and anyone can score. On the Clippers' side, Paul had to send the ball to Crawford for the second time in a row.

This time, Crawford opted to break through Iguodala. His fancy dribbling and blazing quick first moves have made him one of the league's deadliest breakaway knives.

But breakthroughs aren't everything in basketball, it's competitive sports, not circus juggling. Crawford's overly thin stature has kept his finishing rate under the basket worrying.

It's fine to completely get past the opponent, but if Crawford can't completely get rid of the opponent, he will suffer a lot from the layup.

This time it was, Iguodala was thrust out, but still clinging to Crawford with his strong body. Crawford leaned on Iguodala to get a foul. But Iguodala moved so cleanly that the referee couldn't find a reason to blow it.

Iguodala has always been a player with a very strong work ethic, and although he is tough defensively, he is not dirty. It can even be said that it is very resistant to those dirty movements. This, and Tony. Aaron is similar.

In Link's opinion, this is a real defensive giant.

In this way, after Crawford's highlight-reel performance, it immediately dimmed. The second offense missed, and the Clippers continued to stagnate!

The game went on for a few minutes, with the Clippers struggling to be supported by the scattered individual offenses of Paul, Crawford and Griffin. Jordan Jr. and Caron. The two Butler disappeared directly on the offensive end.

In the end, by the eighth minute of the game, the Grizzlies had an eight-point lead over the Clippers.

Stevens also replaced Link, Iguodala, Randolph and Gasol at this juncture, leaving only Conley as a starting point guard on the floor to stabilize the situation. When the situation is stable, Stevens will replace Conley as well.

Watching the other side make substitutions, Pooh. De Nagro was also excited in an instant! Now, it's time for the Clippers' show!

"Jamal, Blake! Take your chance and give me a blast and we have to tie the score before the end of the first quarter! De Nagro shouted excitedly, after holding back for so long, the opportunity for revenge has finally come!

But at this time, Link, who was sitting on the bench, was calm and composed, and even joked with Randolph.

He knows that the Grizzlies' bench most of the time this season doesn't have to worry too much.

At this time, the Grizzlies' on-court lineup is Conley, Mr. Tony, and Nick. Young, Speights, and Aizeli.

After returning from the timeout, Conley broke through with Speight's cover, and Griffin did not dare to act rashly at all.

After all, Speights' shooting has already made too many teams suffer last season.

Without Griffin's help, everyone thought Conley was coming on his own, after all, he was now the only starter on the field.

As a result, Conley gave the ball to Nick. Young, the guard who played 22 games with the Clippers last season and averaged just 9.7 points per game!

Last season Nick. Young's performance didn't meet expectations, so the Clippers didn't renew his contract. But under Stevens, Nick. Yang is full of energy.

He doesn't have to worry about organization because there's always an organization point on the field. He doesn't have to worry about defending either, because there are so many defenders around him.

In the Grizzlies, under Stevens, Nick. Young only uses peace of mind to do what he loves most — shooting basketballs into the basket.

Compared to last season in the Clippers, he had to defend and fight Bledsoe for the ball and pass the ball. Young's mission at the Grizzlies is much simpler.

So, he's now able to focus on attacking as well. As a result, Young's off-ball run is very aggressive, and he throws the ball without delay.

Nick. Young is such a master of chaos, he lived up to Conley's wonderful pass, and gave De Nagro a head shot with a three-pointer!

Think the Grizzlies' second team is easy to bully? Come on, it's dangerous here, go back to Mars.

Link is off the court for Nick. Young's three-pointer waved the towel wildly, and the atmosphere of the entire Grizzlies team was good. The coach and the players, the players and the players, seem to get along very well.

After the Grizzlies changed personnel, the chemistry and locker room atmosphere were arguably completely unaffected.

Subsequently, Crawford continued to play singles. But against defender Tony, who was selected for the best defensive team last season. Allen, Crawford said the pressure was high.

Crawford's fancy shaking, completely ineffective for Mr. Tony. He just watched Crawford pretend to be forced in silence, but he didn't let him pass a single step.

As long as Crawford has a bit of momentum to break through, Tony. Aaron will immediately move sideways to block.

Crawford eventually opted for a pull-up jumper, but unfortunately, Tony. Allen's almost light-speed defensive reaction was on Crawford's shot again!

"Ball, give me the ball!" Aizeli just grabbed a defensive rebound, and Nick. Yang is not calm, desperately asking for the ball!

If you want the ball, just give it, no problem. In the Clippers Nick. Young played awkwardly, but with the Grizzlies, under Stevens, you could play the way you liked best. Stevens' lineup allows everyone to exert their power.

Last season, Tony. Allen played off the bench, and the Grizzlies rotated time defensively well, but there were no offensive points.

But this season's Grizzlies second team, Tony. Allen defends the main defense, Nick. Yang's main attack, without delay, complement each other's shortcomings.

The basketball was given to Nick. Young, the guard who likes to attack and has a lot of freedom in the Grizzlies, faced Crawford, who was not very defensive, went straight to the basket and forced a layup!

Nick. Yang yelled at the stands after scoring the goal, as if to tell Clippers fans, "You didn't trust me at the beginning, okay, I made you regret it!" ”

And the Memphis Grizzlies also produced such a flamboyant offensive player very unusually.

What were grizzly bears like before? Most people will answer you: Grizzlies are calm, low-key, defensive, tough, and iron-willed!

But flamboyant and individual? These words don't seem to have anything to do with grizzly bears.

But now, Nick. Young's arrival has made the Grizzlies' style more versatile. The flamboyant offense and insane firepower are now part of the Grizzlies as well.

"This season, you don't have to overload." See Nick. Young scored again, and Stevens tilted his head and smiled at Link.

When Link gets enough rest to play again, Stevens believes that the No. 0 won't give the Clippers any more chance.

After 12 minutes of play, De Nagro looked at the score on the big screen and felt a little incredible.

28-18, the Los Angeles Clippers didn't score 20 in the first quarter! And the Grizzlies, who have always been known for their defense, scored almost 30 points in the first quarter!

Their starting lineup was impeccable, with the combination of Link and Iguodala making the Grizzlies' perimeter defense impregnable, and the black and white giving them the upper hand on the inside. Mike. Conley threads the needle and controls the rhythm.

And their bench lineup is just as hard to mess with, Nick. Young played like crazy, and Speights' mid-range shot scared the Clippers' defense. Tony. Allen and Azeli's defense kept the Grizzlies' second team from collapsing. By the way, we can't forget about Vasquith, who replaced Conley. He and Nick. Yang is a match made in heaven, one pass and one shot, and the firepower is fast!

A terrifying, hugely improved, and almost versatile Memphis Grizzlies was put in front of Los Angeles fans. The weaknesses of last season have been filled, and the strengths of last season have been further enhanced.

The Grizzlies' toughness this season has been shown for the first time in Staples!

trailing the Grizzlies by 10 points in the first quarter, leaving Staples dead.

The second quarter of the game began when John. When Hollinger saw the rested and energetic Link return to the game, a feeling of despair instantly came over him.

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