The Memphis Grizzlies didn't finally end their winning streak until Jan. 3.

On 1/03/15, at Denver Plateau, the Grizzlies lost 98-104 to the Nuggets.

Since the Grizzlies No. 2 had just finished playing in Los Angeles, the No. 3 immediately reported to the Denver Plateau, which was undoubtedly a huge test for the physical fitness of the Grizzlies players.

So in this game at PepsiCenter, the Grizzlies are showing fatigue.

But as the saying goes, an emaciated camel is bigger than a horse.

Unless the horse is really fast.

If the Grizzlies are just tired, it will be difficult for the Nuggets, who can't even make it into the top eight in the West, to compete with the Grizzlies.

But the Nuggets' performance in this game was extremely good.

Great. Lawson shot 10-of-14 from the field and shot 71.2 percent from the field to put down a perfect 25 points and 11 rebounds.

Afflaro was 8-of-12 from the field and scored 23 points on 66.7 percent shooting.

The explosive feel of these two backcourts makes the Grizzlies very passive. And in addition to Lawson and Afflalo, the Nuggets also have four players scoring in double figures.

There is no doubt that this is a result that the Nuggets have not been able to play in previous games.

The Nuggets shot 51.9 percent from the field and 46.7 percent from three-point range, a team that can shoot on one hand this season.

Or to put it more bluntly – that's all!

In this way, the Nuggets relied on super-level performance and the fatigue of the Grizzlies themselves to win the game, and the Grizzlies' winning streak stopped at 13 consecutive wins.

However, the loss of this game did not worry Grizzlies fans too much, and it was just a painless regular season record, which is not to be feared.

While it's unlikely that the Grizzlies will have another 70-game staggering record this year, they should have no problem holding first place in the West.

The Grizzlies have won 70 games or more in a single season for two consecutive years, and after the Bulls won 72 games that year, they couldn't continue their 70-win myth.

Originally, 74 wins was the pinnacle of things, and even under the same circumstances, it was difficult to replicate such a miracle.

For the loss of this game, the outside world is quite tolerant. Almost everyone believes that with a little rest, the Grizzlies can continue to run a string of victories.

But on this point, Link's view is different from that of the masses.

Winning 70 in the regular season for three consecutive years was not an impossible task for the Grizzlies.

After all, it was from this season that Link really reached his peak.

The Grizzlies though went Nick. Yang and others, but overall the lineup has not changed much.

Compared with last season, the strength of the Grizzlies has risen instead of falling.

But the reason why the Grizzlies have not been able to play an exaggerated 70-win record this year, and the reason why they have lost six games in January, is mainly because of injuries!

In the previous two seasons with 70 wins, the Grizzlies' roster was quite healthy. From the main players to the role players, there are no serious injuries.

But this season, the Grizzlies' roster is almost incomplete.

Early in the season, Randolph and Iguodala were on their knees. Iguodala has only recently returned, while Randolph has remained unheard from.

And that's not all, Tony. Aaron injured his right cornea again a few days ago. Although "Mr. Tony" will return in the next game, if he is there, Afflaro may not be able to hit such a high percentage today.

Injuries are the biggest obstacle to the Grizzlies' footsteps.

No, after back-to-back games with the Nuggets, injuries came back to the door.

"What!? In this way, we don't have inside players!? "Inside the head coach's office at the Federal Express Arena, Dave Brown. Joggle looked at the chief team doctor Moon in front of him, and the word "unbelievable" was written on his face.

"It's a pity, but I'm afraid it is." Moon shook his head, "Yesterday Mark and Nurkic fought too hard, and he said he had some discomfort in his right calf today. To be on the safe side, we had to put him on a daily watch list. ”

In yesterday's game, Yusuf. The alignment between Nurkic and Gasol is a European derby.

Gasol is very famous in Europe, and all European players follow the example of the two Gasol brothers.

Nurkic, who is new to the league, is no exception.

On the European side, this "European derby" has been quite hyped. Therefore, Nurkic has been preparing for yesterday's matchup for a long time.

Nurkic finally lived up to expectations and played very aggressively yesterday, scoring a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds in 23 minutes of play.

Facing a young, passionate and hard-working Nurkic, Gasol, who was fighting back-to-back, was a little overwhelmed.

He played the game and scored the second-highest number on the Grizzlies, behind Link's 18 points.

But in yesterday's game, Gasol felt some discomfort in his right calf.

Today, under the team's doctor's questioning, Gasol was added to the daily watch list.

It's better to protect now before you actually get injured than to treat it later.

But in this way, the "black and white bears" will not be able to play.

Randolph was due to return a few days ago, but he still felt knee discomfort and it didn't get better.

The medical team was afraid of Randolph's continuous injuries, so they kept him on a daily watch list, and he was not activated for a long time.

Well, now that Randolph's return date has not been decided, and without Gasol, the Grizzlies' interior strength has undoubtedly been greatly weakened.

Although the Grizzlies have signed Whiteside to a guaranteed contract that lasts until the end of the season, even with the addition of Whiteside, the Grizzlies' interior is barely enough.

Now that the "Black and White Bears" are both injured, the Grizzlies' interior reserves have become stretched again.

"What the...... We've had a lot of injuries this season. "Joggle is very helpless, if it weren't for the injury, where would there be a Warrior in the first place in the West.

If it weren't for injuries, the Warriors' 16-game winning streak wouldn't be the longest winning streak of the season.

"No way, Zach is 34 years old after all, and Gasol will be 30 in less than 20 days. This is Link's fifth year with the Grizzlies, and everyone's age is not going to pause. ”

Moon's words made Joggle even more worried, yes, the villain boys who made waves in the alliance at the beginning have already reached their prime.

Time flies, but in the blink of an eye.

"But Mark couldn't have fallen at the right time. On the 7th, we are about to run into a difficult opponent. Joggle looked at the schedule, and on the January 7 square, there was a red circle.

"You've always got a way through, haven't you?" Moon shrugged, he was only responsible for healing, and it was beyond his ability to make a game plan.

"It's not that I always have a way to get through it, it's that Link always has a way to get through it. If Mark can't come back on the 7th...... Link is probably going to really have to make a new attempt......"

Jogger rubbed his temples, it was a real headache.

In a few days, on January 7, the Memphis Grizzlies will play the Atlanta Hawks on the road.

The Hawks finished eighth in the East last season, and their 38-44 record would not even be in the top 10 if they were placed in the West.

The Atlanta Eagles have never been considered a nuisance.

But this year, they are currently 26-8, which means they have only lost two games more than the Grizzlies......

The Eastern Spurs, which have risen to the fore, may be even more difficult to deal with than the regular Spurs.