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Chapter 265 The Tough Grizzly Bear

The Grizzlies used to give the Lakers the impression that they were weak teams. Every time the Lakers beat the Grizzlies, they would be powerless to fight back.The Grizzlies are slightly stronger this year, and the Lakers haven't paid too much attention to it.

But in the first game, they showed strong offensive and defensive capabilities. The inside line composed of Randolph and Gasol Jr. is no worse than the inside line of the league's strong teams. Very threatening.

On the outside, Mike Conley and OJ Mayo are all scoring players, Tony Allen and Sean Battier are defensive champions, Sam Young and Darrell Arthur are good rotation players.

The Grizzlies' starting lineup is Gasol, Randolph, Shane Battier, Tony Allen, and Mike Conley.Their star player, Rudy Gay, was injured during the season and missed the playoffs, otherwise the Grizzlies would be stronger.

Randolph showed a strong desire to attack at the beginning of the game, and Gasol couldn't even guard him.Gasol is slow, at least a lot slower than Randolph.After Randolph pulled out, it was easy to get the shooting space. When Gasol caught up, he had already completed the shot.

Sean Battier and Tony Allen stalked Wu Di and Kobe, causing them a lot of trouble.Tony Allen was young and strong, and Kobe never had a good chance.When Tony Allen was in the Celtics, he was dedicated to defending Kobe. In the first two years, the Celtics had no chance to meet each other. When they met last year, they caused Kobe a lot of trouble.

Wu Di's situation is much better than Kobe's. Although Sean Battier is also a defensive expert, his strength and stamina are not Wu Di's opponent at all.Wu Di unceremoniously crushed his old friend with strength, went straight to the inside, and created opportunities for Bynum and Gasol to attack.Otherwise, the Lakers will fall behind the Grizzlies in the first quarter.

Randolph once again threw off Gasol and made a successful shot, and the Zen master called a timeout.Now is the first 6 minutes of the game. In these 6 minutes, Gasol lost 6 times with Gasol, and there was no way to defend him.

Zen Master had to call a timeout, and he needed to put on a defender who could keep up with Randolph.But he did not choose the United Arab Emirates, nor replaced Gasol, he chose Pekovic, replacing Bynum.Compared with Gasol, Bynum's state is not very good.

Wu Di looked helplessly at Ah Lian and saw the disappointment in his eyes.But he can't help it. After all, Ah Lian only joined the Lakers this season. It's normal for him to be distrusted in the eyes of Zen Master.He didn't prove himself in the regular season. Although he was much better than when he was in the Wizards, it was obviously not enough.

After playing again, Pekovic's high-speed movement did cause a lot of trouble for Randolph, and he couldn't find a good shot for a while.But just now the Grizzlies replaced OJ Mayo, and Randolph immediately played a pick-and-roll with OJ Mayo.

Wu Di was kept far away by Tony Allen and watched OJ Mayo succeed in a layup under Gasol's defense.

When he came back, Wu Di glanced at Kobe and then stretched out three fingers.Kobe nodded, then turned and began to run.

Each team has certain tactical gestures. The Lakers' tactical gestures are quite special, because the Lakers have many cores, and their tactical gestures are also divided into two categories.One is a general class and the other is a special class.There are always two Lakers attacking with the ball, Kobe and Wu Di, whoever holds the ball will issue general tactical gestures.

And the special category is the tactical gesture between Wu Di and Kobe, only for the two of them.Wu Di's gesture just now is a special kind of gesture. This gesture requires two people to cooperate to find an open space by blocking each other, and then shoot a three-pointer.

This tactic is often used by the two, and only requires a gesture to know what is needed.

The two moved each other, and Kobe helped Wu Di block Tony Allen, allowing Wu Di to face OJ Mayo.

OJ Mayo is 196cm tall and 7cm shorter than Wu Di. Not to mention, his defensive ability is not very good.Wu Di easily finished the shot over his head, OJ Mayo just stretched out his hand to cover it, and watched Wu Di make the shot.

A three-pointer was scored and the Lakers opened up the score.

OJ Mayo and Randolph's pick-and-roll are very difficult to defend. Tony Allen and Mike Conley separated Wu Di and Fisher, both of whom have good three-point ability.Tony Allen is a typical 3D player, and Wu Di didn't dare to let him go to supplement the defense.

As a result, at the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led by only 2 points.

When it came time to rotate in the second quarter, the rotation of Wu Di and Kobe gave the Lakers a lead.

But in the third quarter, Gasol suddenly showed his strength and beat Bynum again and again.Bynum's state is not very good today, and now he has become powerless under Gasol's attack.The Zen master changed Gasol to defend, and wanted his elder brother to teach his younger brother a lesson, but the elder brother was taught by his younger brother instead.

Gasol has reached a period of decline, while Gasol Jr. has grown up. He is catching up with his brother. I believe he will grow even more next season.

Gasol's outburst in the third quarter made the Lakers' efforts in the first two quarters in vain.

The game that should have ended in three quarters had to be played in the fourth quarter.

"It's up to you! Wu!" Master Zen said before Wu Di came on the stage: "I don't want to lose the first game!"

"Leave it to me!" Wu Di promised with a nod, then looked at his teammates, "I'm going to take over the ball!"

"Of course!" Pekovic nodded cooperatively.

Playing with Wu Di are Pekovic, Ah Lian, Sun Yue, and Ariza. Except for Pekovic, these four people can help Wu Di open up space.

After playing, the Grizzlies adjusted back to the starting lineup, but Tony Allen did not play, and OJ Mayo came on.

With such a lineup, the Grizzlies' offensive power is very strong. Pekovic resisted Gasol and kept him from getting close to the basket.Gasol's touch has dropped and he can't attack by force.Randolph has the United Arab Emirates to follow up. Although it can't prevent him from hitting hard, it can prevent him from shooting outside the penalty area. OJ Mayo's breakthrough also encountered difficulties facing Sun Yue's defense, and Mike Conley also faced Ariza's defense, so it was difficult to have a chance.

It's almost 10 minutes for each of them, and they are already a little tired, while Ah Lian, Sun Yue, and Ariza haven't even played 10 minutes, and they still have enough energy.

The most important thing in the playoffs is luck, followed by physical strength, and then technology.Without luck and physical strength, no matter how good the Grizzlies are, it will be difficult to make a difference.

On the contrary, these rotation players of the Lakers have sufficient physical strength and have the ability to start. Next, it is time for the Lakers to perform.

"Now, it's time for us to fight back!"

(End of this chapter)