The Grizzlies' victory against the Kings brought 2010 to a perfect end.

The next time the Grizzlies are going to play is January 1, 2011, New Year's Day.

But at this time, Grizzlies fans and head coach Lionel . Hollins wasn't in the mood to celebrate their three-game winning streak. Rudy. Guy's injury away touched everyone's hearts, and they all knew that if Rudy. If Guy has a big problem, the Grizzlies' hopes of advancing to the playoffs are very slim.

Rudy. After Gay's injury, Rockets fans are undoubtedly the happiest. Because on the way to the playoffs, the Rockets are missing one of their most formidable competitors.

Equally happy are the Utah Jazz, who are currently in the top eight in the West, but their position is not secure, with both the Rockets and Grizzlies eyeing the Jazz's status. And in that game on January 1, the Jazz's opponent was the Grizzlies.

"If we can beat the Grizzlies in that game, I think we should be able to take the initiative in the playoff race." Jazz Meritorious Coach Jerry. Sloan replied in an interview with reporters.

Indeed, Rudy. Gay's injury put the Grizzlies in a difficult situation. Although in recent games, Guy's efficiency has not been high. But one can't ignore Guy's good side of the team, his attacking power, his composure in key moments, which the rest of the Grizzlies can't replace.

"It's been diagnosed, it's a partial dislocation of the shoulder. The good news is that his injury is not serious at the moment. After a week's rest, Guy can return if you need to. In the hospital, Grizzlies chief team physician and Hollins discussed Guy's recovery strategy.

"What does Rudy think of himself?"

"Him?" The team doctor smiled, "Of course he hopes to play as soon as possible." ”

"Hmm...... Then go according to your plan and let Rudy take turns for a week. Damn the injury, Cousins that bastard is such a lunatic! Hollins shook his head, of course he wanted to give Guy more rest, but his strength didn't allow it.

The competition in the west is not comparable to that in the east, in the west, if you want to make the playoffs, you don't fight to break the blood, it is a fool's dream.

Without Gaye, Hollins really doesn't know how sure he would be able to trample the Rockets and Jazz under his feet.

Thankfully, Guy's injury wasn't serious. It only takes a week's rest for him to be back on the pitch.

But will Link really be up to the start this week? He's only played less than 10 games in the NBA, and from the next game onwards, Link's opponents are incredibly tough.

If Link starts the next game, then tomorrow he will be one of the best defensive players in the league - Andre. Kirilenko.

Hollins feels a lot of headaches, and injuries are a nightmare that no manager wants to have.

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Rudy. The news that Guy had a dislocated shoulder and needed to be out for a week instantly became hot in the basketball circle.

Memphis fans are the saddest, while Jazz folks are a little gloating. As a defensive team, the Grizzlies lost their top scorer all at once. There is no doubt that this will further reduce the Grizzlies' already modest offensive firepower.

Against this backdrop, more than half of the commentators and pundits are more optimistic that the Jazz will win.

"If the Jazz win, they have a chance to finish sixth in the West. At that time, the Jazz will be very safe in the rankings. ”

"Jerry. Sloan's goal this season is to beat the defending champions. So, the Memphis Grizzlies alone weren't enough to capsize the Jazz gutter. ”

"I have to say that this is a game of unequal strength between the two sides. The Jazz have a stronger roster on paper than the Grizzlies, there's no doubt about that. Especially after losing Rudy. After Gay, the Grizzlies are even more vicious. ”

No one is optimistic about the Memphis Grizzlies, even if it's a team that has just won three in a row. But Grizzlies fans aren't discouraged, as Memphis natives are used to being looked down upon.

But they themselves are well aware that the Grizzlies are different this season. Their players have backbone and quality. Some neutral fans weren't interested in a game that was already "preordained", but local Memphis fans were looking forward to it.

For one, they're hungry for the Grizzlies to slap everyone in the face at home. Second, this is also the first time that Grizzlies fans have had the opportunity to see that Chinese rookie on the scene in more than ten days!

Link's debut at the Federal Express Arena has been long-awaited by fans. In the first three games, Link has already shown his strong quality. All Grizzlies fans are eager to see him in person.

At this time, as the focus of the fans' attention, Link is working with his trainer Will for tomorrow's game.

Will defends Link under the basket with a big cushion, and Link has to dribble past two dummies before driving to the basket.

Every time Link made a layup, Will would take the cushion and slam it up. Playing against mid-range layups, this is what Link and Will are practicing today.

'It's a good job, you need to be balanced in the air and the main thing is to keep the ball carrier moving. In the first few games, you shot fairly well from the ground up and even played a couple of three-point attempts. But you only did the second point, not the first. You can make sure that your shots don't deform, but every time you encounter a confrontation, you will fall because of your unstable center of gravity. This greatly increases your risk of injury and is dangerous. ”

While practicing, Marcus. Will explained to Link. After more than ten days of partnering with Link, Will has become accustomed to staying and working overtime almost every night. But Will wasn't annoyed by that. In addition to having overtime pay, Will also feels a sense of accomplishment to watch an undrafted pick get stronger and stronger under his own hands.

And Link is also happy to practice, which can not only make the small white bar fill as soon as possible, but also increase his basketball skills. Grant in his twilight years. Hill isn't a perfect player, and Link still has a lot of shortcomings to fill.

When Link scored the ball in a duel for the 50th time today and tried to keep his body balanced. Will clapped his hands and signaled for the end of the practice.

'You practiced well tonight, remember, don't just think about scoring goals, remember to protect yourself. Alright, that's all for today, let's go home. ”

"So early today?" Link looked at the electronic clock in the training hall, it was only eight o'clock.

Usually, they will practice until after nine o'clock.

"The training of the middle and middle layups is very physically demanding, and if there is a confrontation, there must be consumption. So today, you shouldn't train too much. Besides, you don't want to mess up tomorrow's game because you're running out of energy. ”

"That's right, talking about tomorrow's game...... I can't wait. Link smiled stupidly, then clenched his fists.

Earlier today, Hollins had already announced a replacement for Rudy. Guy played the starting player. Link, with his excellent performance in the past three games, has won from Tony . Aaron and Sam. Yang stood out among the two.

In other words, tomorrow's game will not only be Link's debut at the Grizzlies' home court, but also his first NBA starter!

And Hollins' tactics show that Link is not a fake starter who plays a few minutes and then leaves. He's a serious starter with a game of 25-40 minutes!

Starting the game means greater responsibility. Of course, it also means more exposure and more playing time.

If he plays well, Link will have a good chance of getting a guaranteed contract. Of course, if you don't play well, it's not impossible for Link to roll back into the development league.

So for tomorrow, Will sees it important. So, he didn't allow Link to exhaust his physical energy early. usually plays as a substitute, and it is no problem for Link to practice more. But tomorrow for the first starter, that's no joke.

Link and Will have left the training gym, and tomorrow's Federal Express Stadium will be quite lively.

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Andre. Kirilenko, he has a very fierce nickname - "AK47". Because he happens to be Russian, the initials + jersey number are just the way to make up AK47. Suffice it to say, the nickname couldn't have been better for him.

As a tall and long-arm "monster", Kirilenko's greatest strength lies in his versatility. Every game, he fills up his data sheet.

Kirilenko's stats have declined after the big injury, but his all-round skills are still the same. Moreover, this guy's skills on the defensive end have not diminished at all.

Before today's game, Kirilenko was still a little nervous. Because he doesn't know who the Grizzlies will replace Rudy. Guy appears. In the face of an unknown adversary, it is understandable that the Russians, who cannot prepare in advance, are nervous.

However, before the start of the game, when he saw the No. 0 Chinese striker take off his training uniform and prepare to start, Kirilenko suddenly laughed. The nervous mood was naturally swept away.

Grizzlies start with a draft loss? This is really in line with their usual garbage style.

"Today, we don't have to have a headache for each other's No. 3 position." The Russians confidently rushed Jerry. Sloan laughed, believing he was bound to win today.