One Hundred and Seventy-Three: Are You Ready to Be the Villain?

The visiting locker room at Chesapeake Energy Arena was extra serious today.

The dressing room that used to be laughing and joking in the past has now become everyone's stern face. Even Randolph had a serious face today.

He desperately wants to win, and the thing he wants most right now is to help the Grizzlies win a playoff game, possibly the most he wants to win so far in his career.

Even Randolph is so serious, and other playoff debuts are even more serious. Conley kept thinking about the play Hollins laid out, and he didn't want to make a mistake in the game.

Pau Gasol has been encouraging himself, telling himself not to be afraid even if the opponent has a champion center Perkins.

Mayo, on the other hand, looks eager to try, and this guy is still fantasizing about becoming famous in the playoffs.

Link is more looking forward to it. Today, the Upshaw family, Coach Conor of the blue team and Joan Brockman all arrived at the scene. Link naturally wants to play well in front of these old friends, and of course, he is eager to participate in the Grizzlies' first playoff victory.

As long as today's game can be won, the names of their group will occupy a pivotal position in the history of the Grizzlies.

"It's the playoffs, guys. We've worked so hard for this day. Fifth in the Western Conference vs. No. 4 in the Western Conference, and we're probably the two closest teams in the entire series. Don't be fooled by the Thunder's rankings. The lineup was bluffing. We also drew with them during the regular season, and they didn't take advantage of it. Take it easy, don't be too nervous. After you get on the court to find the defensive feeling, I believe you will be able to enter the state soon. Okay. Now, toward the first playoff victory, let's go!"

Hollins is not a coach good at mobilizing players' emotions, so his pregame calls are usually unpretentious. If it is now coach Rivers to shout, the players must be screaming with excitement.

Although Hollins is not good at "feeding chicken soup", he can keep the players focused. Moreover, the Grizzlies players do not need to pour chicken soup, they can ignite their own inner fire.

Link lined up with everyone in the player tunnel, waiting to get in. Since this is the first game of the playoffs, there is a strong sense of ceremony when entering the field.

Usually, everyone scattered on the field to warm up and wait for the game to start. But today, the team lined up neatly and ran out of the tunnel after the live DJ said the introductory speech.

"Zach, look at the colors of this field." Link patted Randolph on the shoulder and looked around as he waited for the DJ's introductory speech in the tunnel.

"What's wrong with the colors here?"

"The Thunder's main colors are white, sky blue and orange, all bright tones, which makes them look like they are in a movie. And we, wearing a black jersey, are about to debut. Zach, are you ready to be the villain?"

Hearing what Link said, Randolph raised the corners of his mouth, "Why don't you ask? Uncle Zach, I was born to be a big villain!"

At this point, the lights outside the arena were turned off, and the live DJ began to create the atmosphere. Everyone on the Grizzlies is jumping on the bandwagon, they're going to play!

"First of all, let's welcome ... the Memphis Grizzlies!"

"Let's go guys, it's time for us to come on stage!" Randolph, who was standing at the front, waved to everyone, but everyone followed him out of the player tunnel!

The moment he ran out of the player tunnel, the overwhelming boos in the Chesapeake Energy Arena came. In fact, the team entrance ceremony was mainly prepared for the Thunder, and the Grizzlies, the visiting team, just joined in the fun.

But hearing these boos, Link didn't feel a lot of pressure in his heart, on the contrary, he enjoyed it very much.

Because this is almost the highest courtesy that the villain can get when he comes out!

Standing on the court, looking behind the Grizzlies bench. Sure enough, his friends were waving at him.

Link smiled and nodded, and amid the overwhelming boos,

He suddenly felt that Oklahoma City is also half of his home!

Move on with me in Oklahoma, Zeke!

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"Finally, this much-anticipated playoffs is finally about to begin. Hello, everyone from the audience, this is Kevin Harlan, and sitting next to me is Jeff Van Gundy. Hello, Jeff."

On the commentary stage, two familiar commentators also began their work. Since Oklahoma City has no well-known local commentators, it sent Kevin Haranga Van Gundy's "foreign aid lineup".

"The Grizzlies' dream of finishing fifth in the Western Conference in the regular season was amazing, and the speed with which they jumped from eighth to fifth. But for them, the real challenge has just begun. Indeed, The Grizzlies managed to avoid the Dallas Mavericks, but the fourth-place Thunder in the Western Conference is not to be messed with either. Since the Thunder traded for Kendrick Perkins in the middle of the season, their defensive prowess has been visible to the naked eye. The improvement." Van Gundy didn't say much nonsense and went directly into the situation analysis.

"Yes, Perkins has shown great form since he came to the Thunder. Although he has experienced a knee injury, he is still an excellent interior defense. The Thunder don't have to worry about their offense, don't worry about their perimeter, They've always been worried about the paint and defense. But now, they can all be handled by Perkins."

"Perkins' role is definitely not reflected in the average of 6 points and 8 rebounds per game. His defensive style and defensive attitude can be said to have allowed the Thunder to evolve from a strong team to a championship-level team. As long as Think about the difference between Perkins' presence and absence from the Celtics in last season's finals, and you can see what he means. If Perkins can stop the Black and White Bears' offense, then the Thunder will be choked. Grizzly's neck."

Kevin Harlan and Van Gundy sang in harmony, stunned Perkins. Although their tone is a bit exaggerated, Perkins does have great strength. The addition of Perkins is the most important signing for the Thunder this season.

Hollins is also afraid of Perkins. After all, Gasol's scoring ability is not strong at all. Now that he has encountered such a tough stubble, the Grizzlies' No. 5 position on the offensive end is even less dominant.

Therefore, Hollins also gave Link a heavy offensive task today, and he will become the Grizzlies' second scoring point after Randolph!

Perkins' defense is strong, limited to the basket. If Link and Randolph can shoot away from the basket, the Thunder's defense will not be so strong.

Can't afford it, can't I hide?

At 8:30 in the evening, the referee urged the players on both sides to stand at the designated positions, and the game is about to start!

The Thunder's bright jerseys and bright home are very pleasing at first glance, while the Grizzlies' dark uniforms are not very eye-catching.

The Thunder's gorgeous style of play and youthful passion make their games full of enjoyment. The Grizzlies' defensive-oriented philosophy makes it difficult for their game to "look good".

It feels like the great "prince" of the light meets the ugly "monster" of the dark swamp.

But in the end, whether the "prince" can kill the "monster" is not certain. After all, the NBA is not a fairy tale world. In this place, "light" is not always tactically "dark". The following crimes are not uncommon!

The referee blew the whistle, and the Grizzlies' playoff journey officially began!

Perkins is only 2.08 meters tall, and his athletic ability has plummeted after the injury. So in the scrimmage stage, Gasol once again won by virtue of his height.

The Thunder's youngsters are quick to fall off defense, and their energy is lovable.

Conley, while gesturing, approached the Thunder half in a hurry. Westbrook opened his arms and slapped the floor hard with both hands. His domineering demonstration brought the first climax to the stands of the Chesapeake Energy Arena!

Conley ignored Westbrook, but tactically handed the ball to Link, who had pocketed beyond the three-point line. As soon as Link received the basketball, Gasol Jr.'s screen quickly took place. Without hesitation, Link slammed the ball!

Durant pushed Gasol away forcibly, and used his long arms to interfere with Link's breakthrough. It has to be said that Durant's defense in the playoffs is tighter than before. But Link has long been mentally prepared to face the scoring champion in the playoffs, and it is impossible to be too easy.

Link leaned on Durant all the way to the basket, and Perkins guarded the penalty area, ready to harvest the first "prey" that broke into his territory.

But just as Link was about to hit the basket, he suddenly threw the ball into the air.

Perkins is staring at the basketball, is this guy scared and throwing directly?

No, the flight path didn't go towards the basket at all. It's not a throw, it's an alley pass!

By the time Perkins reacted, it was too late. Randolph, the seemingly cumbersome black bear, jumped gently, caught the basketball in the air, and then put it into the basket under Perkins' powerless interference!

Ibaka? The guy didn't expect Randolph to suddenly cut in, and he was thrown away long ago.

"Alley-oop goal, a beautiful cooperation between forwards and forwards! The Grizzlies were caught off guard by the Thunder at the beginning of the game. Link and Randolph really have a tacit understanding!" Kevin Ha Lan shouted loudly. He didn't expect the Grizzlies' first point in the playoffs this year to come like this.

After scoring the goal, Link and Randolph gave a light high-five. The two villains were ready to make a scene in the "palace" of the princes.

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