enjoyebooks Chapter 257 The Potential of a Top Ball Handler
Chapter 257 The Potential of a Top Ball Handler
Chapter 257 The Potential of a Top Ball Handler
It's just that the Grizzlies lost this game, so Xie Kai's quasi-triple-double in this game is not so perfect.
Grizzlies fans have mixed feelings about this game.The joy is of course seeing Xie Kai's strength, which makes everyone feel relieved; the worry is seeing that the team's second lineup is vulnerable and completely blown by the opponent, it is simply powerless to fight back.For a team that is aiming to hit the playoffs with further goals, without a good bench depth, it is likely to increase the burden on the main players and increase the player's injury risk.
In this game, Arthur also scored in double figures. He got 3 assists from Xie Kai, which made him full.He is very happy that he performed well in the opening game. He believes that as long as he can play with Xie Kaiduo, it will be good for himself and the team.
After the game, Xie Kai said in an interview with reporters: "I lost the game. It's a pity that I didn't win the first game I joined the team. I need to do better."
The reporter asked: "Your data is already very good. Is there anything else you are not satisfied with?"
Xie Kai said seriously: "We didn't win, no matter how good my statistics are, it doesn't matter! I want to win!"
Grizzlies coach Lionel Hollins said in an interview: "Kane's debut was amazing. I told him to let him be himself and make decisive shots when he has a chance. He is sometimes too humble. Too selfless. The loss of this game made us a little uncomfortable. After all, it was the opener and it was at home. The opponent was very strong. Prepare for a game."
The Grizzlies achieved a 7-game winning streak that surprised the league in the preseason, but in the first game of the regular season, they lost.
So after the game, many experts and fans laughed at the Grizzlies as a team that played very well in the preseason. Looking back, it was just that.
At that time, many people predicted that the thank-you Grizzlies would still not be able to enter the playoffs in the Western Conference this season, not because of bad opportunities, but because of lack of strength.
The doubts from the outside world will of course reach the ears of the Grizzlies players. They are naturally unconvinced and want to use their actual performance to shut these people up.
To say that the Grizzlies' first two games of the season are indeed difficult enough, the Eagles in the first game were third in the Eastern Conference last season, and the Mavericks in this battle were second in the Western Conference last season.
On October 10, the Grizzlies, who lost the opening game, will be a guest at the American Airlines Center in Dallas.
For the Grizzlies, the Mavericks' home court is not easy to play. Last season's No. 2 team in the Western Conference was not a big team.But they want to win. If they lose this game again, they will lose two games in a row.
The Mavericks are an old team in the league, and their starting five, with the exception of Tyson Chandler, are all over 5.But the ability and experience of the veterans are there. The competitive state of these veterans has been maintained quite well, so their record is very stable.
The pre-match predictions for this game are overwhelmingly optimistic that the Mavericks will beat the Grizzlies at home.For the Grizzlies, the bad news is that although the white bear's sister-in-law will return in this game, the black bear Randolph will be absent due to physical reasons.
Randolph is very important to the Grizzlies. He is the core of the team's interior offense. Without him, it would not be easy to break through the Mavericks interior controlled by Tyson Chandler.
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, an avid basketball fan and one of the most personable owners in the NBA, arrived courtside early.
Xie Kai still admires Cuban's love for basketball. You must know that many NBA owners only use the team as a tool to make money, and they don't really love basketball that much.
Before the game, Xie Kai grabbed Arthur and said to him: "Darrell, we want to win this game. Your defensive task is very heavy, and it will consume Dirk. You can't let him easily defeat us!"
"Don't worry about Kane, I won't let him cast away easily, let him leave it on me!" Arthur seemed very confident. Seize this hard-won opportunity and let the team see their own strength.
In this game, the starting lineup of the Mavericks at home is: center - Tyson Chandler, power forward - Dirk Nowitzki, small forward - Caron Butler, shooting guard - Jay Sen Terry, point guard -- Jason Kidd.
The Mavericks' lineup is a bit strange, with a tall inside (Tyson Chandler and Nowitzki are both over 210cm), but a preference for the backcourt (Terry, who plays the 2nd position, is only 185cm tall).
The starting lineup of the Grizzlies in the away game is: center-Marc Gasol, power forward-Darrell Arthur, small forward-Rudy Gay, shooting guard-Xie Kai, point guard — Mike Conley.
The commentators for this game are Marv Albert and Mark Jackson.
Tyson Chandler and his sister-in-law prepare to jump the ball near the middle circle before the game begins.
"Mark, if Zach doesn't fight, Lionel will let Darrell or Mark guard Dirk?" Marv Albert asked.
Mark Jackson touched his chin and said: "I think it should be Darrell. Dirk's range is all over the half court. Now he is hitting more and more outside. Mark has to protect the basket, so he will not be allowed to match up with Deke." Gram. I think if it really hits a critical moment, it is possible to let him defend."
At the start of the jump ball, Tyson Chandler took advantage of his better wingspan and bounce speed to grab the highest point and allocated the ball to Caron Butler, and the game officially began.
Jason Kidd slowly dribbles over.
Kidd is 36 years old, but no one dares to underestimate him. His field control ability and experience are really enough for many teams to drink a pot.
Terry ran without the ball, and Xie Kai followed him closely, not giving him an easy chance to catch the ball.Here Arthur also followed Dirk closely, like a mother who was afraid of losing her child when she went to play in a crowded place.
Chandler came out to screen, and Kidd dribbled the ball to Caron Butler on the weak side.
Caron Butler broke through after a feint, and was interfered by the little sister-in-law for a layup-miss!
Xie Kai grabbed the backcourt rebound and advanced by himself.
Xie Kai held the ball outside the 45-degree 3-point line on the left, and suddenly gave it to Rudy Gay who made an air cut in the middle.
Gay cuts to the hoop, steals a layup with Chandler still not fully in place -- and there it is!
The Grizzlies lead 2:0 in the opening game!Thank you for the first assist!
"It's a good pass! Tyson hasn't returned to the penalty area yet!" Marv Albert said.
"Kane has the potential to become a top ball-handler on the perimeter. Memphis still gives him a high degree of freedom!" Mark Jackson said.
(End of this chapter)