1124: Not an easy opponent (2/5)
After the All-Star Game, the momentum of the Warriors and the Grizzlies seemed to be in a versatile manner.
Although the Warriors are still two games away to catch up with the Grizzlies, at this time, their players and fans are as arrogant as if they have already won the No. 1 in the West.
Obviously, the Grizzlies' two defeats in February gave the Warriors great confidence.
After a wave of devastating winning streak, the Grizzlies' two defeats gave the Warriors hope.
It turns out that even a team like the Memphis Grizzlies cannot win from the beginning to the end.
When they miss, it is the opportunity for the Warriors to overtake!
At this time, the warrior is like a hunter lurking in the jungle. Once the grizzly bear is distracted, he will be killed by one blow!
After losing to the Pacers, many people were worried about the Grizzlies. To be honest, even Link was a little uneasy.
But Link did not bring these negative emotions to the court. On the training ground the next day, he encouraged his teammates.
As a player, you have the right to be frustrated, but as a team leader, you can never expose your worries and frustrations.
If even the team leader panics, the morale of the entire team will not be so strong.
With Link stabilizing the team's morale, the Grizzlies did not seem particularly depressed after losing to the Pacers.
Instead, everyone was ready to win the next game and couldn't wait to stop the loss.
At this critical moment, news that the Warriors continued to win has flooded all sports news websites.
"112 to 95, the Brooklyn Nets are not the opponent of the defending champion at all."
"The Warriors are one step closer to the No. 1 position in the West. Now the Grizzlies must be under great pressure."
"The Warriors are the first to win, which will definitely bring great pressure and trouble to the Grizzlies. We don't know if the Grizzlies can withstand such high pressure."
The Warriors were the first to win, and the whole world was worried about the Grizzlies. The Warriors' step-by-step offensive was indeed suffocating.
The only thing fans are grateful for is that the Grizzlies' opponent in the next game is not a strong enemy.
The Phoenix Sun, which is currently ranked in the top eight in the West, will be wiped out by the Grizzlies without any suspense in the eyes of many people!
After all, the first two matches between the two sides ended with a Grizzlies' victory. Devin Booker, the young Suns core, is full of potential, but he has no way to threaten Link's status.
However, some fans do not think the Grizzlies can pass easily.
As I said, there are many surprises in basketball games, and no one knows what kind of accidents will occur in the match between the Grizzlies and the Suns.
The Grizzlies have been under such great pressure recently and have just lost a game that they shouldn't have lost, which greatly increases the chance of accidents.
So, for some reason, the showdown between the league's number one and the top eight in the West actually turned into a focus battle!
Grizzlies fans hope that Link can lead the team to beat the Suns with great pleasure, putting an end to many recent ups and downs.
The Warriors fans are eager for the Grizzlies to continue to fail, so there is only one victory gap between the Warriors and the Grizzlies!
Link himself attaches great importance to this game.
But this is not because of the huge pressure. Link and Grizzlies have actually been accustomed to high pressure.
One reason why Link attaches importance to this game - Devin Booker.
After the first two wins against the Grizzlies, Link could feel the strong unwillingness in Booker's heart.
That kid might want to take the opportunity to make a big news.
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There were only two people left in the huge training ground.
One kept shooting from all angles outside the three-point line, while the other was sitting on the sidelines, his eyes full of the young man in front of him.
"Okay, Booker, there's still a game tomorrow." The man on the field shouted, and the sound of the basketball hitting the wooden floor finally stopped.
"Huh, I'm not tired yet, Earl. I'm afraid that once I stop, the hot feel will float away." The young man named Booker stopped the shooting and looked at his hands.
During the confrontational training this afternoon, Devin Booker found that he felt very good and he could do whatever he wanted.
So at night, he stayed and continued to practice shooting to maintain his feel. As a result, the feel was still amazingly good.
With the beautiful sound of basketballs entering the net again and again, Booker felt that he was getting more and more energetic as he shot. Although he was already sweating, he had no intention of stopping.
Until his head coach, Earl Watson, who had just retired as a player for less than three years, just stopped him.
"Is it possible that you plan to vote for a whole night today? Don't worry, Booker, you won't feel anywhere, it can't run away." Watson has been with Booker here for a long time just to prevent Booker from practicing too late.
Devin Booker is now one of the most popular players among the 15th class. It can even be said that he is the most popular 15th class player in addition to his college teammate and 15-year No. 1 pick Towns.
Second-hand D'Angelo Russell has been questioned by people for his talent, and Tanhua Jalier Okafor has been on the bench for 76ers.
Porzingis made a fortune, but his light was somewhat concealed by Anthony's side.
Therefore, it is not an exaggeration to say that Booker is the most popular player in the 15th class in addition to the No. 1 pick.
But even so, Booker still worked very hard. For him, his current achievements are far from enough.
This boy's ambition is no longer as simple as surpassing the same player.
Booker often practiced late this season, so Watson simply stayed to practice with him.
Wait until the time is over, then force Booker to leave.
"Well... I hope. If we can't make such a shooting feeling in tomorrow's game, we probably don't have much chance of winning." Booker said, clenching his fists.
Tomorrow, he will face the Grizzlies and Link for the third time this season.
He still can't forget the scenes of the first two tragic defeats.
Indeed, the Suns are just a team that is still rebuilding. Indeed, Booker is now incomparable to Link in terms of strength and ability.
But Booker really wants to win once. He doesn't want him to be helpless every time he faces a Grizzlies.
"Maybe, who knows? The Grizzlies have a lot of troubles recently. It may not be possible that tomorrow will become our chance. Okay, don't think I will let you stay like this. Let's go and leave your strength until tomorrow."
Booker smiled, then nodded slightly.
The lights in the training hall were extinguished in rows. The training hall, which was just brightly lit, instantly became invisible.
But the sweat Booker shed here will never be wiped out like the light.
Just like those he experienced in the past 20 years.
A young player's desire for victory is as strong as a boy who has just passed the ignorant period's desire for girls.
Chapter completed!