Carter. Lyles has been a janitor at the Federal Express Arena for eight years, and it's fair to say that he was stationed at the arena almost at the same time as the Grizzlies. After all, this "most literary arena in the NBA" is only 9 years old.

The elder Lyles was a Memphis native with gray hair. However, when he was young, he worked as a bodyguard, and his family was all Grizzlies fans, so he got this job as a stadium janitor.

It's not a good job to be a doorman, but it's fun to get up close and personal with the Grizzlies players. He has a large collection of signed jerseys, shoes and basketballs from players to the players, and the Grizzlies players are quite familiar with Lyles Sr.

Lyles didn't sleep all night, and last night the Federal Express Arena changed the poster on the façade overnight. Now, the exterior wall is full of Grizzlies vs Clippers promotional posters, and the tension of the Western Conference semifinals has spread in Memphis.

Lyles is now waiting for his colleagues to come to the shift, and after going back to rest, he will come to watch the game in the evening.

Today is May 7th, the day the Western Conference semifinals officially begin!

Just then, Lyles saw a large man walking towards the arena. The visitor was wearing a hood and could not see his face. But with this height alone, Lyles could guess who it was.

The whole grizzly bear, can't find a second one than Mark. Gasol is a taller player.

"Mark! You're at the arena 12 hours ahead of the game! Lyles shouted and waved at Gasol.

"Didn't expect that, did you? I've got to prepare well today, so I'll find out in advance. Later, when others come and find out that I am the first to arrive, they will be very surprised. Gasol rubbed his hands excitedly, he couldn't sleep last night, just waiting to meet little Jordan face to face.

"The first player to arrive? Hahaha, no, you're not the first to arrive, Mark. Half an hour earlier, Link had already gone in. Lyles smiled and pointed to the arena, it seeming that someone was more excited than Gasol.

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Chris. Paul and the Clippers arrived in Memphis yesterday afternoon, and the Clippers players were not nervous against an opponent who had won 70 in the regular season.

When participating in the pre-game training, the reporters saw that everyone on the Clippers team was still talking and laughing, and they didn't know, and they thought that the Clippers were the team that advanced in advance.

It's not for nothing that the Clippers are so confident, they were still fighting the Nuggets two days ago, and the last time the Grizzlies played was more than a week ago.

Therefore, the Clippers players firmly believe that in terms of competitive form, the Grizzlies are definitely inferior to themselves right now!

The Clippers' strategy was simple, and they started the day with intensity. They're used to fierce fights, but grizzly bears don't necessarily get used to it all at once.

If the Grizzlies can't react, or can't keep up with the pace, the Clippers will have a good chance of winning Game 1.

To get a win at Federal Express Arena is a big deal for the Clippers. If it can win, it will be a crucial step for the entire series.

By the time the Clippers players came out and started warming up, the Grizzlies players were already practicing their shots.

At this time, there was no one in the arena, only a few cameras were shooting.

The two sides looked at each other and didn't say much. Both teams are ruthless and have some friction with each other, so there is no need to be friendly before the game

It's hard for you to imagine, Zach. Randolph put his hand on Griffin's shoulder and encouraged him to cheer him on.

Link Ben wanted to go over and Grant. Hill chatted a little, but noticed that the other Clippers players were looking at him with hostility in their eyes, so he dismissed the idea.

The two teams were originally warming up on their own, and there was nothing to cross. But little Jordan is gone, he just wants to do something.

After the number of fans on the pitch gradually increased, Jordan Jr. walked beyond the three-point line with a basketball and attracted the attention of many.

Could it be that this guy still has to practice three points today?

Link was sitting on the ground pressing his leg at this time, just in time to face the Clippers' half, so he was also attracted by Jordan Jr.'s movements.

I saw that Jordan Jr. did not shoot after taking the ball outside the three-point line, but threw the ball forward at will.

The basketball soared and landed, and then bounced high, and it was at this time that little Jordan started, and his legs kicked hard, sending his strong body into the air.

In the air, Jordan Jr. just grabbed the bouncing basketball. He glided for some distance, then flicked his arm and smashed the ball into the frame with one hand!

"Boom!"

The hoop made a loud noise, enough to attract everyone's attention before the game even began.

Little Jordan did a pull-up on the basket before he was willing to let go and land. Anyway, the game hasn't started yet, and no one will blow him for a technical foul for how long he hangs on the basket.

After landing, Jordan Jr. turned to look directly at Gasol Jr., and then high-fived his teammates one by one.

There is no doubt that this is a provocation by Jordan Jr. against Gasol.

The camera immediately gave Gasol a close-up of his face, and the Spaniard was expressionless, as if he hadn't seen Jordan Jr.'s dunk just now.

But everyone knew that he must have seen it, but he just didn't want to respond.

Gasol isn't the kind of person who has a strong desire to perform, and his style is not suited to acting.

Seeing Gasol's "instigation", little Jordan immediately became proud.

Before the game even started, the smell of gunpowder was quite strong.

Gasol can endure this kind of thing, but Link can't help it. This isn't Los Angeles, but it's not the place for your little Jordan to show off his might. So Link got up from the floor and asked the trainer to throw a ball at him, and then Link held the ball and walked towards the Clippers halfcourt!

When the fans at the scene saw this, they immediately began to heckle. Although there aren't many people yet, their voices are enough to get the attention of the Clippers players.

Finding Link walking towards the Clippers halfcourt, all the Clippers players stopped their movements and stared at Link. No matter what he wants to do, the Clippers players won't back down!

However, Link, who was wearing a training uniform, stopped in the middle of the center circle and the three-point line and did not continue close.

Little Jordan hooked the corners of his mouth, he thought Link had stage fright.

"Hey, DeAndrew!" However, after Link stopped, he yelled at Little Jordan.

Everyone on the Clippers was confused, even Paul had never seen this situation, what the hell was he going to do?

"Don't you like to play? Let's play a game. I'm shooting right here, I'm going to score this ball, do you dare to bet with me? How about a $100,000 bet? Don't dare! ”

Jordan Jr. looked at his teammates, and he didn't know how to respond.

Link smiled playfully, then shook his head. Today he started warming up very early, so now he feels very hot, and that's where his confidence comes from.

Without waiting for little Jordan to speak, Link, who was wearing a training uniform, didn't even aim much, and casually jumped out at a super long distance.

Seeing the basketball fly into the air, little Jordan swallowed. This ball, it's so right...... It looks like it's really going to go in.

"Brush!"

The crisp rolling sound of the Nets sounded, and some fans cheered in the stands. Link spread his hands out with a relaxed expression. Then, he made a zipper on his mouth to Little Jordan.

Since you don't dare to accept the challenge, then shut up!

"Hahahaha, Link may be saying in his heart, are you kidding me? Are you watching me play on your first day? This is the Federal Express Arena, are you sure you want to raise the bar with me here? All I can say is, well done! ”

Charles. Barkley smiled from ear to ear on the podium, Jordan Jr. was simply the most failed case of pretending. provoked others, but was shown off.

Even Grant. Hill almost couldn't hold back his desire to laugh, but when he thought that he and Little Jordan were on the same side, Old Hill could only suppress the urge to laugh very aggrieved.

Link returned to his own half and gave Gasol a soft high-five. Now he has avenged Gasol. But the next official game will have to be carried by Gasol himself.

Gasol felt Link's heart, and he knew that Link was not doing it just now to pretend, but to help himself get ahead.

Now, the Spaniard's expression became more serious.

If Link is disappointed, he will not forgive himself.