The Utah Jazz have been a typical example of a high-to-go season and a low-to-go season, with the ambition to topple the Lakers' reign at the start of the season. Their record has also gone all the way, and they seem to have the ability to compete with the defending champions.

However, all of this is annihilated in the never-ending contradiction between DeLong and Sloane. Now, regarding the news about the Jazz, it's either Sloan wanting to resign or Deron wanting to be traded. In the midst of the team's internal discourse, the Jazz's record also began to decline significantly.

Now, the Jazz have dropped to seventh in the West, and they are close to eighth in the West. All Western Conference teams are waiting for the Jazz to be out, which is equivalent to one more playoff spot.

The Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Hornets are undoubtedly the teams that want the Jazz to get out of the tournament quickly, so the Grizzlies and Hornets don't have to fight for eighth place in the West.

However, it needs to be its own, and a team can't expect to rely on others to lose to advance to the playoffs. What if Sloan and Delon suddenly shook hands and made peace together?

So, while counting on the Jazz to fall behind, the Hornets and Grizzlies themselves have not let their guard down. While Link knew that the Jazz's dissolution would have been inevitable if history hadn't shifted, others didn't.

Therefore, this direct matchup between the eighth and ninth in the West has become a high-profile matchup. The Grizzlies won, and the record will be equal to that of the Hornets. If the Grizzlies lose, then the Hornets will open up the gap even further.

It was a turning point game for the Grizzlies. Although the season is still very long, the table will definitely change. However, by finishing eighth in the West earlier, the morale of the Grizzlies players can be boosted.

So today, at the Smoothie Kings Center, the home of the Hornets, Link felt what is called a frenetic atmosphere as soon as he stepped onto the court.

Crazy shouting fans, men dancing with their T-shirts off, women with their long hair flailing, and people dressed in all sorts of bizarre costumes...... The peculiarity of this game made the fans of New Orleans extremely enthusiastic! It's as if the entire Smoothie Kings Center has been transformed into the scene of Mardi Gras in New Orleans!

"It's crazy, it feels like the playoffs." Randolph looked around, and the frenzy had already made the big black bear rub his hands.

Link didn't play with Randolph haha, from the first second of entering the field, he was in the training coach Marcus . With Will's help, he practiced turn-over jumpers in various positions. It's part of Link's warm-up plan for the day, and he's hoping to get used to the feeling of shooting in the middle of the jam.

Because he knows very well that this is destined to be an uphill battle. The opportunity to open a seat easily will not come up easily.

There is no need for the fans to set off the atmosphere, Link is also full of fighting spirit today. After all, just yesterday, he was still being sprayed by the media.

Korver's 60 percent three-point shooting percentage and the Grizzlies' loss have pushed Link to the forefront.

Link's psychological changes from self-doubt at the beginning, to anger, to now belligerence, are very obvious.

Tony. Aaron was right, you have to keep this anger in your head and shut everyone up!

What's more, the Grizzlies' next opponent is the Houston Rockets, which has made Link haunted to this day. Before the Rockets, Link didn't want his form to plummet.

"Hey, what's going on with that kid today? Have you ever seen him so fierce? Seeing Link frowning and training seriously, Randolph couldn't help but get to Tony. Aaron gossiped beside him.

"Hey, don't make a mistake today, Zack. Otherwise, that guy might even eat you. "Tony. Aaron smiled meaningfully, today's game will definitely be very, very exciting.

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"The New Orleans Hornets and the Memphis Grizzlies, this is undoubtedly a battle of focus in the West. The two sides are very close, so if nothing else, it should be a battle that will take four quarters to decide the winner. ”

On the commentary stage at the Smoothie King Center, Kenny. Smith and Charles. Barkley is already in place. T.NT TV fielded their ace commentary lineup, which is enough to show how seriously they take this match.

There are indeed a lot of highlights in this game, first, the Grizzlies have been on the cusp recently, and the fights and drug bans have made fans curious about the Grizzlies. Second, the Hornets' Chris. Paul is a high-profile superstar. And there is always no shortage of people to watch games with stars.

Thirdly, and most importantly, T.NT predicts that this match will be very intense and exciting. A good game doesn't necessarily have to be strong on both sides. As long as the two sides are close, they usually play a good game.

However, for Barkley, there is a fourth attraction in this game - Link.

"I'm sure you already know, Kenny. Link now seems to have become an integral part of the Grizzlies' roster when Rudy. When Guy was injured, he played as a starter. Now that O.J. Mayo is suspended, Coach Hollins has chosen to start him. He's definitely one of the most talked-about players of the year, and his career trajectory from the Development League to the NBA can be described as a lot of ups and downs. ”

Before the game began, Barkley brought the conversation to Link.

"That's right, Link is a player with a lot of topic. However, in the last game, his performance could hardly be called outstanding. So now people are talking about one thing - does Link's strength match the opportunities he gets? The Hornets' starting No. 2 is Malcolm. Belinelli is also a marksman, and if Link's defense is still the same as in the last game, I believe Belinelli will not let go of his chance. ”

Kenny. Smith had never had any feelings for Link, and he had always felt that if it weren't for that special skin color, Link wouldn't have gotten so much attention at all. He's just an ordinary NBA player, mythologized just because of the color of his skin.

The attention he received and his strength didn't match at all.

"Belinelli? Trust me, not everyone is as lucky as Korver! Barkley smiled, a person who can defend Kobe, can't he handle Belinelli?

In Kenny. By the time Smith and Barkley were talking, the starters were already in place. Although Link's performance in the last game was bombarded by the media, Hollins knew that Link's defense in the last game was actually not too flawed. So today, he still started Link.

This is also Link's third consecutive game start for the Grizzlies, and Link looked at the opposite half, the Hornets are still very strong in this period.

Preparing to jump with Gasol Jr. was Emeka. Okafor, although this gentleman is not a superstar, has a very tough style.

The power forward is All-Star David Brown. West, needless to say, was Paul during his time with the Pacers. A powerful helper by George's side.

The small forward is still young Tevor. Ariza. Ariza has risen in value and popularity since following the Lakers to win the championship, and is a very reliable 3-and-D small forward.

And the second position, which is also Link's opponent today, is Italian defender Belinelli.

Belinelli is a consistent projection, experienced and rarely makes mistakes. It can be said that he is a player of the same type as Korver. He was just annoyed by a shooter in the last game, and he met another shooter today, and Link couldn't wait.

Of course, if it's just these guys, the Hornets can't be the biggest threat to the Grizzlies. The real heart of this team is the shortest player on the field - Chris Brown. Paul!

At this time, Paul had just come out of the shadow of injury, and his state was up and down, and his athleticism had deteriorated significantly compared to before.

Even so, he is one of the best point guards in the league. A team with Paul and a team without Paul are two levels.

Link stared at Paul, who was still quite young. When he thought of the powerless Paul who was in the Rockets before crossing over, Link couldn't help but sigh.

Just as Link was staring at Paul, Paul just happened to raise his eyes to look at Link. The murderous aura in this guy's eyes even made Link feel a chill down his spine.

The last person who could make Link feel uncomfortable with his eyes was Kobe Bryant.