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Chapter 378 Western Conference Finals (Grizzlies vs. Spurs)
The next day was the first game of the Western Conference Finals.

Li Lei broke into the division finals for the fourth consecutive year and was affirmed by the media.

However, for the Grizzlies, the media and fans have a negative attitude.

"The Spurs are a powerful team in the league and have been a strong contender for the championship for many years in a row."

"On the other hand, if the Grizzlies didn't happen to meet the Warriors' black eight, their opponent in the second round would be the Mavericks, and they probably wouldn't be able to make it through."

"Stone is indeed a superstar, but Duncan is a superstar among superstars. There is still a gap between the two."

TNT seized the hot spots and held another poll.

They invited 11 NBA legends, famous basketball commentators, and sports reporters to vote.

The final result was that 10 of them supported the Spurs.The only one who supports the Grizzlies is Pacers basketball star Reggie Miller.

Everyone knows that the old Miller is a fanatical "stone powder".

No matter what the activity is, Old Miller will firmly support Li Lei.

Therefore, many people subconsciously ignore Miller's point of view, thinking that his choice is not objective enough.

Before the official match, the old Miller also specifically contacted Li Lei: "Stone, show those guys some color and let them know your strength."

Li Lei returned with a smile: "Reggie, take care, for you and for myself."

At 7:[-] p.m., the AT&T Center Arena, the Grizzlies took the lead as the visiting team.

Point guard: Kyle Lowry.

Shooting guard: Eddie Jones.

Center: Dakomilicic.

Power Forward: Pau Gasol.

Small Forward: Li Lei!

When Li Lei appeared on the court, boos broke out in the entire arena.

The crazy San Antonio fans seemed to use this kind of booing to give Li Lei a head first.

However, Li Lei and his teammates clapped hands one by one, then raised their heads to face the fans, closed their eyes and listened, showing an intoxicated expression instead.

Hahaha!
In the CCTV studio, Teacher Xu Jicheng and Yu Jia laughed heartily.

Teacher Xu Jicheng laughed and explained: "The fans in San Antonio tried to influence the state of Stone by booing. It is a pity that Stone is already a fourth-year player. He has experienced the All-Stars and the Finals. Influence."

Yu Jia nodded and echoed with a smile: "That's right, on the contrary, the Spurs fans were hit hard."

It turned out that seeing Li Lei's intoxicated appearance, the fans of the Holy City lost the interest to continue booing in an instant, but were a little downcast instead.

In game terms, Li Lei opened the "shield counter" and successfully rebounded the attack of the Spurs fans.

The commentator on the American side is also commenting: "Not only Stone, but also Tyronn Lue, Eddie Jones, Darkomilicic... These players who have experienced the test of the finals are not so easy to be defeated."

Then came the Spurs players.

Center: Tim Duncan.

Power Forward: Fabricio Oberto.

Small Forward: Bruce Bowen.

Shooting guard: Michael Finley.

Point guard: Tony Parker.

Drip!

The game officially begins.

For the jump ball, Duncan barely jumped, watching Milicic jump high and dial the ball to the Grizzlies half court.

The Grizzlies attack.

Lowry advanced to the frontcourt and looked for Li Lei first.

Li Lei took the ball at the top of the arc and controlled the audience. Seeing Gasol occupy the position, he reached out for the ball and immediately dealt the cards.

Gasol leaned against Oberto, sat down and punched in, turned around and made a hook instantly.

But at this moment, Bowen and Duncan rushed over at the same time, flanked Oberto on three sides, and encircled Gasol.

Gasol flickered, subconsciously looking for open teammates.

But the speed of the Spurs' siege was too fast, and Gasol was a bit slower, no!It was because the Spurs encircled and suppressed too fast.

Before Gasol had time to pass the ball, Oberto hit him behind the back, and Bowen elbowed him with a secret little movement from the side.

Fortunately, however, Milicic grabbed the ball.

But at this moment, the trio of Duncan, Oberto, and Bowen who surrounded and suppressed Gasol separated instantly to keep up with their own people.

Milicic froze for a moment: This speed?too fast!

This is the Spurs!

Like a precise machine, each player is a part, which can be quickly assembled when needed, and stick to its position when not needed.

Milicic was stunned for a moment, there was no chance on the field, so he could only give the ball to the outside again and look for another chance.

The Spurs defended closely and prevented the Grizzlies from responding.

With such a delay, there was not much left in 24 seconds. The Grizzlies finally made a hasty shot and missed the frame.

Bang!

Under the basket, there was a hand-to-hand fight.

Duncan occupies a favorable position, but instead of accepting the rebound himself, he stretches out his arms to stop Milicic, Gasol, and Li Lei who is trying to grab the rebound.

Oberto took the opportunity to receive the rebound steadily.

Li Lei glanced at Duncan, and it was really hard to understand that a superstar is willing to do dirty and tiring work, and is willing to support his teammates.

Even Li Lei, a well-known defender in the league, couldn't be as selfless as Duncan.

The Spurs found Parker immediately and asked Parker to play fast break.

This year, Parker grew up and averaged 20.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game throughout the playoffs. He was Duncan's best helper and the Spurs' second scoring point.

仅次于邓肯的22.2分11.5个篮板3.3助攻0.7抢断3.1盖帽。

His fast break is the arrow of the team, often able to pierce the opponent's defense.

But tonight, Lowry clung to Parker tightly, clinging to Parker with his strong upper body, stalking him to death.

On the bench, coach Carlisle crossed his arms and nodded slightly, looking confident.

Obviously, the Grizzlies have long been prepared.

Parker tried several times to get rid of Lowry, but to no avail.

"The rookies of the Grizzlies are very good defensively. Kyle Lowry, Rudy Gay, and even Zhu Fangyu, it is said that they have to follow Stone to do defensive training every day, so their defensive quality is quite good."

Teacher Xu Jicheng saw Lowry spare no effort to defend and praised him loudly.

The Spurs couldn't make a fast break and had to change positions.

Parker lobs the ball inside and hands it to Duncan.

Duncan held the ball in a low post, and the other four pulled away.

This is the attack style at the beginning of the century, all attacks start from the low position.

Duncan lowered his center of gravity, leaning on Milicic and digging in.

Milicic's defense was fierce, but he still looked immature in front of Duncan, staggering under his feet, and his center of gravity was unstable.

Duncan seized the opportunity, turned around, hit the rebound and shot.

Bang, swish!

2: 0.

"Hoohoho!"

The AT&T Center Arena was boiling instantly, and the Spurs had the upper hand at the start.

The Grizzlies attacked, and Li Lei continued to deal cards at the top of the arc. Lowry and Li Lei passed the ball hand-in-hand, and made a pick-and-roll for Lowry, and Lowry took the opportunity to break through.

The impact of the young man is very strong, fast and fierce, rushing in like carrying a pack of dynamite.

The Spurs tested Finley on both sides, and Bowen shrank a step slower, allowing Lowry to pass through the middle.

Lowry vacated directly and attacked the basket.

But the Spurs still have a patron saint under the basket, Tim Duncan.

Duncan jumped high, raised his arms high, and didn't deliberately block the shot, but interfered with Lowry's shooting to the greatest extent.

"This guy doesn't care about statistics at all, he just wants to win!"

Seeing this scene, Li Lei couldn't help but jump out of this thought.

Duncan's data is gorgeous, but it still can't reflect his strength, and many of his efforts cannot be shown by the data.

Bang!

Under Duncan's interference, Lowry missed a shot.

(End of this chapter)