enjoyebooks Chapter 348 The decisive battle that came early
Chapter 348 The decisive battle that came early
Chapter 348 The decisive battle that came early
Xie Kai exploded in two consecutive games in the playoffs and attracted countless fans.That seems to be more fans than he got in two seasons with the Kings.The playoffs are a stage for superstars, and it is really unbelievable how big the playoffs are.He also understands that on a bad team, even if you average 25+ per game, it is still difficult to get the approval of most people, and you may not even be able to make the All-Star.
At this moment, Xie Kai suddenly thanked the management of the Kings for trading him.If he still stays in the Kings and spends his days fighting with Tyreke Evans and playing badly with this team, he can't see much meaning in playing basketball other than killing his own will.His career is not for dawdling. If he can't win, he is unwilling to score points, let alone act.
Xie Kai did not go to celebrate with his teammates at night, but accompanied his parents to have dinner, and then rested.
In the evening, he received a lot of blessing text messages, including from his good brother Westbrook, from his girlfriend Zhou Jing, and many others.He had never dared to think about Hei Ba before, but this word suddenly appeared in his mind at this time, which surprised him somewhat.
Hei Ba, can we really do it?
Xie Kai will not doubt himself, he has always believed that he can do anything.Since he has a body capable of dealing with the NBA, he doesn't think there is anything he can't do.But there is still a lot of distance between self-confidence and reality. It is impossible to accomplish such a feat by yourself.
"It's definitely possible, we can do it!" Xie Kai hinted to himself.
G4 of the series will continue in the FedEx Arena, the home of the Grizzlies, two days later. For the Spurs, this is an early decisive battle.They are naturally unwilling to face the desperate situation of falling behind 2:1.
Although 1:3 is not an indirect death sentence like 0:3, it is not too far behind. In the history of the NBA playoffs, there have only been 1 times in total to achieve a comeback after falling behind 3:8.
So for the Spurs, if they really continue to lose in G4 of the series, then their probability of being out must be more than 8%.For them, winning G4, regaining home court advantage, and returning to San Antonio to play Tianwangshan will be the best result.At that time, it will be a match of 3 rounds and 2 wins. At that time, the advantage will be on their side again.
The board and lodging problems of Chen Guixiang and his party were all solved by Xie Kai, and he paid for it.All their expenses in Memphis will be paid by him.
This also made Chen Guixiang feel a lot of face. Her son is now on the rise in his career. As a witness, she feels very satisfied.
A beautiful victory filled the city of Memphis with joy.The city has not been happy with the Grizzlies for a long, long time, and I don't know how long this happiness can last.
Before the start of G4 of the Spurs VS Grizzlies series, Spurs coach Popovich said at the end of the media interview that the team is indeed encountering difficulties now.Injuries are part of the game, and the difficulties the team is currently encountering are not all caused by injuries.The Grizzlies are a very strong team. They have the league's top interior strength. After having Xie Kai, this team has become very difficult to deal with.
On May 4, the series G26.
Because of the Grizzlies' stellar performances in G2 and G3, the ticket price in G4 also increased.The increase in ticket prices did not reduce the enthusiasm of fans, but made it even more difficult to find a ticket.
The scalpers came out to sell the remaining tickets. In the history of the Grizzlies, tickets have never been so tight.
Because of Xie Kai's relationship, Chen Guixiang and the others were able to have tickets to watch the game.Now that her son has become the star of the team, no matter how tight the tickets are, it is not a big problem for Xie Kai.
Business at the bars and restaurants near FedEx Arena has been very good for the past two days, and business is even hotter on game day.Those fans who did not buy tickets gathered here, watching the game together while drinking, which is another way to support the team.
The city of Memphis has never had such enthusiasm for basketball, and this is the first time in history.
A large poster of the Grizzlies players was hung outside the FedEx Arena, and Xie Kai was among them!
Chen Guixiang and others saw the poster in front of the stadium and saw Xie Kai's head. Chen Guixiang excitedly said to her husband Xie Chongyang, "Our Akai has become the hero of this city now!"
Xie Chongyang was also very emotional: "Yeah, I didn't succeed in Sacramento, I didn't expect to play here!"
Warm up before the game.
The Grizzlies looked relaxed, talking and laughing during shootarounds and impromptu slam dunks.The fans at the scene screamed continuously when they saw this scene.
The faces of the Spurs players are much more serious. If they had an absolute psychological advantage before this round of the series, then at this moment, the pressure has completely fallen on their side.This game is almost their decisive battle. If they lose, there is basically no hope for the series, and the black eight will become a natural thing.
In this game, the Grizzlies at home did not adjust their starting lineup. They are still the black and white bears, Xie Kai, Conley and Tony Allen.They didn't start Battier because he was good last game and made a quasi-winner 3-pointer.
In the NBA playoffs, generally the winning side will not take the initiative to change the starting lineup. Even if they want to change the lineup, they will start with the rotation time and the rotation lineup.Players are not machines, they have emotions, and only when people are united can they move mountains. The coaching staff of NBA teams know this very well.
The Spurs, who lost in the last game, have changed in this game!They took small forward Richard Jefferson, who played like shit in the last game, and picked up guard George Hill, and played three guards.
In fact, the Spurs played 3 guards for a long time in the last game. The combination of 3 guards + 2 insiders is their combination with the highest offensive and defensive efficiency.
At the beginning of the first quarter of the game, after changing the offensive constipation in the previous games, both sides felt good.On the Spurs side, 3 guards teamed up with 2 insiders, and the combination of inside and outside played well; on the Grizzlies side, facing the opponent's focus on restricting the Black Bears and Xie Kai, Conley and Xiaojiasao didn't feel as cold as they did in previous games , has picked up.
In the Spurs team, Yaodao suffered a right elbow injury, and his performance still seemed a little affected.Duncan is really old, and it is very difficult to play black and white bears in the low post.Only Parker remained at his peak and performed well.
At the end of the first quarter, the away Spurs led by 26 points at 24:2.
(End of this chapter)