The Thunder lost the game, and Link hit a three-pointer to kill an opponent who was much higher than the Grizzlies. The Grizzlies continue to stir up in the West, and they may not be the big man they think they are, but any team that comes up with them has to shed a layer of skin.

Although the Grizzlies vs. Thunder game was very exciting, the day after the game, all eyes were on Gay. After all, Gay's injury directly determines the fate of the Grizzlies, and whether this team can show itself in the playoffs depends on Gay's recovery.

Although against the Thunder, the Grizzlies won the game by relying on the remnants. But no one thinks that the Grizzly Bears without Guy really have much fighting power.

In most people's minds, Guy is still a scoring star. And no team can lose its star in the future, and the strength will not retreat.

Therefore, the Rockets will definitely want to play catch-up now. And most of the media also think that the Grizzlies' playoff dreams are going to be disappointed.

"Gay's injury will undoubtedly be a huge disappointment for Memphis fans, because without him, the Grizzlies are losing their most reliable scoring point."

"We know Guy has been criticized sometimes, but nobody thinks a team that has lost its star can go any further, right?"

"I'll admit that Link is a great role player. But if you're going to let him succeed Guy? Come on, they're not at the same level at all. ”

Before the regular season ended, many media outlets had already sentenced the Grizzlies to death. But Hollins doesn't think so, and Guy's absence may really make the Grizzlies stronger. Because he has become more and more confident in the current "civilian lineup".

On the training ground, Hollins deliberately did not engage in a mixed lineup confrontation between the main force and the substitute as usual, but deliberately used the new team after losing Guy to fight against the substitute team to test the rationality of the lineup.

The two biggest changes in Hollins' new set are Link and Tony Allen. Mayo has been completely kicked out, and Guy's injury has forced Link to step up. As a result, Link and Tony Allen, the long-favorite combination of the second and third positions of Hollins, were finally able to work together.

Tony Allen doesn't know how many times better defensively than Mayo. Although his scoring ability is not as good as Mayo's, Tony Allen is not going to waste it. Invisibly, this actually improves the Grizzlies' offensive efficiency.

As for Link, with the quality he showed in yesterday's game and today's training, Hollins doesn't think he's going to do any worse than Gay.

Indeed, without Guy, the Grizzlies do have one less end point for outside offense and one less dunk for flying at the Federal Express Arena. But correspondingly, the Grizzly Bear has finally gotten rid of a heavy burden, and Hollins can finally maximize the power and lethality of the black and white bears, and no longer have to arrange too many tactics for Guy. You must know that Guy has the highest number of shots on the team this season, but the efficiency is not satisfactory.

Link may not be as famous as Guy, and the stats aren't as impressive as Guy. But Hollins understands that Link, whose stats aren't glamorous enough, may be a better fit for the Grizzlies than Gay.

Link doesn't rush and chooses his chances more reasonably than Guy. Link is more well-rounded and can connect inside and outside better than Guy. Link doesn't need to carry the ball, so he can get the most out of his opponents. Link is also stronger defensively and is better suited than Guy to mark the opponent's forward blades.

In this way, the Grizzlies can build a three-dimensional defensive net, and it will not be easy for any opponent to take advantage of the Grizzlies

Guy has the good of Guy, and his contribution to the team is undeniable. But if you want to say that the Grizzlies are completely finished after losing Guy? No, that's too early.

"Doot toot!"

When Link successfully assisted Conley for a long-range shot and gave the main team leader 15 points off the bench, Lionel Hollins blew the whistle and called a halt to practice.

The substitutes have been beaten to the ground and continuing training will only affect the players' self-confidence. Therefore, there is no need to continue fighting.

Hollins can see this new set of potential, and right now, it's just that it lacks the test of actual combat.

If you want to talk about actual combat tests, it is not for nothing. In the last five minutes of the last game against the Thunder, the Grizzlies relied on this new set to win.

But in five minutes, the sample is still too small after all, and the reference value is not large. Just because the Grizzlies can beat the Thunder with this lineup doesn't mean they will definitely be able to make the playoffs with this lineup.

And the next game will be a perfect opponent for Hollins.

The Denver Nuggets, a team that has always been a powerhouse in the West, have a very tight record this season. So far, they are only 1-2, and the ranking has been tied by the Hornets, and the Grizzlies are only one win away from the Nuggets.

But even so, absolutely no one dares to say that the Nuggets are a weak team. After all, the Nuggets have George Karl as a famous coach. On top of that, it also has Carmelo Anthony, a superstar who was on an equal footing with James.

The reason for the Nuggets' poor record this season is because the relationship between Anthony and George Karl has deteriorated to the bottom. And the rumors about Anthony's departure have been going on all season. Until now, there are still scandals between Anthony and the New York Knicks.

Whether Anthony will play in Denver or not in the next game is unknown. Under such circumstances, the whole Nuggets team was panicked, and the record was naturally not much better.

Such a team that is not too strong, but not too weak, is just enough to meet the requirements of Hollins' experimental lineup. And in the next game, Link's opponent is still a superstar like Anthony. It's also an opportunity to test whether Link can do better than Guy.

Thinking of this, Hollins couldn't help but touch his chin. Speaking of which, as an undrafted pick, Link has played against many stars this season.

James Harden, Kobe, Durant, Kevin Martin, Paul But amazingly, Link hasn't been blown up once. It can be said that he has never fallen behind in the confrontation with these stars. Even against Harden and Martin, Link played very well.

Looking at Link, who was talking and laughing with his teammates on the training ground, Hollins couldn't help but smile. This year, Link signed a $2 million contract with the Grizzlies. But Hollins can guarantee that Chris Wallace will have to offer him a contract worth tens of millions if he wants to keep Link next season.

This guy's current value is simply not in line with his strength.

Cameron Anthony really needs to be careful, the streets of Memphis are dangerous, and the basketball courts here are also unsafe.

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Anthony already knew he might be going to New York.

Although there is no definite news from the outside world, Anthony is well aware that his days of playing with the Nuggets are not long.

At the latest, after the All-Star break, he would report from New York.

Anthony is not saddened by this. Indeed, he has been with the Nuggets for seven-and-a-half seasons, and he has gone from being a rookie to the league's hottest star. But the successive failures in the West in recent years and the unpleasant relationship with George Carr have made Anthony want to get out of this place as soon as possible.

New York is so nice, with its big city, high exposure, high salary, and glamour, there's nothing like Denver. And the pressure in the east is far less than in the west. For Anthony, it was paradise.

In fact, in this year's Heat Big Three, Bosh's position should have belonged to Anthony. Wade, James and Anthony have long explored the possibility of playing together, but unfortunately, Anthony chose a long-term contract instead of joining the team. This guy may not have a champion heart from the beginning.

As soon as the plane landed, Anthony left alone and did not stay at the hotel with the Nuggets. God knows which nightclub that guy has already contacted, he's leaving in a few days anyway, and George Carl doesn't bother to bother with him now.

Anthony naturally knew the news of Guy's injury, so he also knew that the next game against him would be a draft loss.

While the undrafted pick has been in the limelight lately, his forward combination with Randolph took the United States hot in January. But Anthony still believes that he is one of the best stars in the league and cannot afford to lose to an undrafted player.

Since he doesn't have to play Guy tomorrow, Anthony is ready to let himself go and have fun in Memphis.

Anyway, if you deal with a failed draft, it should be no problem to play casually.

"Ahh Meanwhile, the Grizzlies' famous "Arena Rat" Link sneezed inside the training ground.

He pursed his lips, not knowing who was talking about himself behind his back?