"Are you ready, dear, it's going to be a big traffic jam in a while."

"Wait Brad, did you see Brady's toy puppy?"

"Toy puppy? Haven't you already received it in the cupboard? ”

"Oh? Then there will be nothing to clean up. Let's go, let's go now! The woman with short blond hair got into the car with a little boy in her arms, and before closing the door, the man scanned the house to see if there was anything he had forgotten. But in the end, his eyes fell on the NCAA Championship championship trophy.

The championship trophy at home is just a fake, and the real thing is now in the showroom at Butler University. Although this trophy has been in his life for three years, every time he sees it, the handsome young man always smiles.

"Hey, Brad, didn't you say it's almost time for the big traffic jam?" When his wife saw that Stevens had not moved at the door for a long time, she yelled out the car window.

"Well, here we go." Stevens closed the door and pulled out his car keys with a smile.

"Are you ready for your ticket?"

"I've already put it in the car." Stevens pulled out two tickets from the locker at the front desk of the car, and the itinerary on them read, "Indianapolis to Dallas, Texas." ”

Yiyang, your playoffs, how can we miss it?

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Every year when the playoffs come, it is a time for Yiyang's friends to gather. Because when the playoffs start, most people have already started their vacations. But unfortunately, because he was busy with the playoffs, Yiyang didn't have much time to spend with them every time.

This year, Hayward and Stevens will still come to Dallas, starting with Yiyang's first playoff game and working their way through to the end.

Hayward hasn't tried the playoffs so far, and Stevens has plenty of free time after March Madness.

It seems that every year when the playoffs come, it becomes a day for everyone to get together. And this special way of reunion has been going on for three years.

"Hahaha, Gordon, I thought I'd be going to Salt Lake City this year!" After meeting Hayward at Dallas International Airport, Stevens was as happy as if he had seen his own child.

"Well, we're just two wins away from making the playoffs this season. Don't worry, I'll be sending you tickets to the playoffs next season! ”

"No, I don't want to run in two places. I'm looking forward to seeing you and Ye in the playoffs! That way, I can watch two people play at the same time in one place! Stevens patted Hayward on the shoulder, and although Hayward's progress was not as "explosive" as Yiyang's, it was good enough. From a rookie off the bench to the team's main forward, Hayward's growth step by step is not impossible.

"I'm afraid, you won't have time to watch the playoffs next season."

"Oh? How do you know Tracy and I are planning to have a second child? With a happy smile on his face, Stevens stabbed Hayward with his elbow.

"What!? You want a second child! The next time a child is born, you must invite me and Yiah! Hayward's expression was surprised, apparently he didn't know anything about the second child.

"Uh...... Looks like you don't know this...... So how can you say that I don't have time next year? ”

After listening to this, Hayward looked mysteriously to see if there were any idlers waiting around, and then put his mouth close to Stevens's ear.

"I've heard that a lot of NBA teams have sent scouts to Butler this season."

"Huh? Is it? Stevens was a little surprised that although Butler University played good team basketball this year, to be honest, there were no particularly good players enough to catch the attention of NBA teams.

"Don't you ask me who the players they look at?"

"Maybe they went to Indiana University to observe Victor. Oladipo, and then stop by us to watch the game? Stevens joked.

"No, sir. They're here to inspect you. ”

Hayward's words made Stevens' mouth suddenly open wide.

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Yiyang was changing clothes in the locker room when he received a text message from Hayward and Stevens. These two guys are so punctual every year.

Putting down the phone, Yiyang continued to focus on the game itself. After two days of practice, the Mavericks have developed a set of tactics designed to deal with the Grizzlies' tight defense. Yiyang is also eager to try, because there is no doubt that the key to this set of tactics is himself!

Grizzlies' current coach Lionel. Hollins has led the team for many years and has built the Grizzlies into an extremely good defensive team, both inside and outside, and they are arguably one of the best defensive teams in the league right now. A few years ago, the Grizzlies were led by small forward Rudy. Gay, now, the star of the house has become the "black and white double bear" on the inside - "Black Bear" Randolph and "White Bear" Gasol Jr., saying that the "Twin Towers" composed of these two are the strongest interior in the NBA today, and probably no one will object.

After being eliminated in the first seven games of the playoffs in the last year's shrunken season, the Grizzlies have made a comeback this season, especially with a mid-season trade that is now decisive. Although and Rudy. Compared to Gay, "Old Prince" Prince Prince is not dominant in many aspects such as age, scoring ability, athleticism and court appeal, but the most important point is that he is better suited for the current Grizzlies team. The addition of Prince not only made the Grizzlies' offense more balanced, but also improved their defense, which is especially critical in the playoffs.

No one could have imagined that after ditching the two biggest stars, Gay and Mayo, the Grizzlies would instead get better. As it turns out, gathering stars is a shortcut to winning the championship, but it's not the only way out.

While the players were changing their clothes, Carlisle, who had just finished an interview with reporters, pushed the door in. Seeing that the players were almost accurate, the academy coach also clapped his hands vigorously.

"Again, while the Grizzlies are only sixth in the West, they are by no means soft persimmons! In the first round of the playoffs last year, we could happily sweep the Clippers out of the tournament! But this year, you must not play with the mentality that you can take out your opponent casually. The Memphis Grizzlies don't have superstars, they don't have a huge market, they don't have news worth hype. But they have a down-to-earth heart ready to win the game! After Carlisle said this, he deliberately looked at Mayo. But Mayo remained untouched and seemed completely uninfected.

It's no wonder that the Grizzlies decisively chose not to renew Mayo's contract last summer. Mayo's personality is completely contrary to the Grizzlies' team culture.

"So today, you have to pay your full attention. Otherwise, the Grizzlies' defense is not so easy to break through. ”

"We understand, sir!" The Mavericks players answered in unison, this, Carlisle. It's still very gratifying. At least for now, the atmosphere in the team is not bad.

"Alright, let's go to the final preparations, and in five minutes, let's warm up!" Carlisle waved his hand, and the players continued to keep their heads down and go about their business.

At this time, Carlisle walked up to Yiyang and squatted in front of him.

"You must not be pressured, just fight as usual." Carlisle was a little worried that the young Carlisle would not be able to do so in the playoffs.

The Grizzlies' advantage is on the inside, and the Mavericks' disadvantage is precisely on the inside. In terms of center, Carlisle can only be used by Carman alone, as for Troy. Murphy, the white center, simply can't make a difference in the playoffs.

After Carman was gone, Carlisle's only option was to let Nowitzki go to the No. 5 position, and then use Brand and Yi Jianlian to fill the No. 4 position in turn. Such an approach will undoubtedly make the Mavericks' interior defense very tight. The power of the "black and white bear" is very huge.

Therefore, most of the offensive pressure today will be borne by Yiyang. Nowitzki is certainly powerful, but under the encirclement of Randolph and Gasol Jr., I am afraid that the Germans will also fight quite hard. To put it bluntly, Yiyang has become the only hope for the Mavericks to break through the Grizzlies!

"It's been a season, boss, don't worry, I'm in good shape." Yiyang smiled at Carlisle, he also knew very well how difficult this series was, but difficulties were to be challenged and overcome.

Ferocious bears have invaded the lands of Dallas, eager to turn the city into a hunting ground, and the blood of cowboys as paint to compose a picture of victory.

Young Yiyang picked up the spear and stood in front of everyone. The series began, and so did the most brutal fight. Whether it was a spear stabbing a grizzly bear in the heart, or a grizzly slap a cowboy into a pool of blood.

This year's series seems to have been very difficult from the first game......