This is the third consecutive year, when the Grizzlies and the Warriors meet at the top of the West.

This is the first time in NBA history that two teams have been able to meet in the Western Conference Finals for three consecutive years.

It is already very difficult for a team to reach the Western Conference Finals for three consecutive years, let alone two identical teams.

This is enough to show how strong the Grizzlies and Warriors' domination over the West is.

Although this is the third consecutive year that two identical teams play in the Western Conference Finals, fans are not bored at all.

After all, the Grizzlies and the Warriors' three matches in the Western Conference Finals were different.

When they first met, the grizzly bears were still at their peak. The warriors were still a little immature at that time. It was the first time they showed their potential in front of everyone.

When they met for the second time, the Grizzlies were full of wounded soldiers and many meritorious players from the three consecutive championships were gone. In contrast, the Warriors introduced Durant, and Curry and Thompson became truly mature.

And this time, both sides were in their true heyday!

Therefore, this is likely to be the most exciting time in the three duels between the two sides!

Therefore, fans have no complaints about watching the same two teams play in the Western Conference Finals for three consecutive years.

Although the team is the same, the situation is different every year. It can still bring freshness to the fans.

Only when the Grizzlies and the Warriors can truly be called the peak showdown in the West!

Before the start of this year's competition, both sides had less verbal battles and less abuse.

It can be seen that both players want to prepare for the game with all their hearts.

They have scolded enough in the past few years, and even this year's regular season.

Moreover, most of these verbal battles end with Link's victory.

So, Durant and Green have learned their lessons this time. Since they can't scold them, it's better to just shut up and prove yourself with their performance on the basketball court.

Link was not a person who likes to take the initiative to provoke trouble. The reason why he was regarded as a villain was because his counterattack was generally very powerful.

But in fact, Link rarely takes the initiative to cause trouble.

This is probably the quietest time before the two sides' matches began in three years.

However, although the players on both sides did not fight verbal in advance, the fans on both sides could not sit still.

A few days before the game started, the verbal battle between fans on the Internet had already entered a white-hot stage.

Such a focus matchup is difficult not to cause intense introductions from fans. These discussions will eventually turn into mutual abuse.

However, unlike in the past, the fans who support the Grizzlies on the Internet this year are obviously much more than those who support the Warriors.

Originally, Durant's joining the Warriors made many fans very disgusted. This year, the Warriors' various tricks have made their popularity plummet.

During the regular season, Durant and Greene's coughing incident had already made them labeled as "villain".

In the last round of the series, Zaza Pachuria stepped on Leonard, which turned the supposedly intense Western Conference semi-finals into a 4-0 sweep, which made the fans even more angry.

With the support of these factors, the Warriors basically did not receive any support from anyone except for some diehard fans.

Therefore, most of the criticisms on the Internet are targeted at the Warriors.

Overnight, the Grizzlies have countless fans. The reason they support the Grizzlies is simply because the Grizzlies’ opponent is the Warriors!

"Damn, I have never fought such a wealthy battle in my life." Link looked at the popular comments on the Internet and felt that it was a bit magical.

In the past, almost the whole world wanted the Grizzlies to lose in a perfect state.

After losing the championship, everyone supports the Grizzlies.

Speaking of which, the Grizzlies' popularity has really skyrocketed this season.

Link's most direct experience is that he no longer feels like being a big villain.

In the past, he used to disrupt the alliance structure as a villain and to grab the championship that was defeated.

But now, he has become a hero who has regained his lost honor.

Link was a little uncomfortable with this role change.

In short, the Grizzlies are now carrying not only the hope of Memphis fans, but the hope of most fans around the world.

It turns out that being supported by so many people is such a feeling.

Link curled his lips and did not continue to appreciate the fans' verbal battle.

Since you have carried so many people's expectations, you naturally have to play the game more beautifully!

On the other side, Kevin Durant was sweating in the training hall.

Although he had just killed the Spurs, who thought it would be very difficult to deal with, Durant was not happy at all at this time.

Durant is a guy who cares very much about others' views on him. Link can turn a blind eye to the fans' insults, but Durant cannot.

Every time Durant sees insults and accusations on the Internet, he will be very angry. In the early days of joining the Warriors, he even posted many updates to respond to the fans' accusations.

Now, Durant knew that the response would not work, and he no longer paid attention to the trolls.

But this does not mean that Durant can face everything calmly.

The outside world's insults and accusations still upset Durant. Moreover, the result of the Warriors' last fight with the Grizzlies in the regular season also made Durant feel resentful.

The last time the Warriors and the Grizzlies played in the regular season this season, in the expectation of the Warriors players, it should have become their turn to regain the No. 1 in the West.

However, due to Durant's injury, the Warriors were eventually slaughtered 27 points! And Link scored an exaggerated 60 points in that game!

This 60-point popularity of this single game has even surpassed Devin Booker's single game 70-point popularity.

After all, while Link scored 60 points, he also won the game, and the Warriors were the ones who won.

In that game, Link undoubtedly gave Durant a warning and tortured his team in front of him.

This is almost humiliating to Durant!

He had been enduring this affliction for a long time.

In the next game, you must return it all!

He missed the chance to surpass the Grizzlies in the regular season, so he would never be defeated again in the playoffs!

Indeed, neither player on both sides scolded each other before the game this year. But this time, it was the most tense time when the two teams had the most intense atmosphere before the game began.

The tranquility before the storm is what it means to be like now.

The fans' verbal battles are escalating day by day, and the atmosphere of the war is approaching has also made the city of Memphis extremely serious.

The police force on the streets has increased significantly, and everyone is on guard, as if a war will really break out here.

Finally, on May 14, the fans were released in the Federal Express Arena and in the outer square of the Arena.

"Welcome to the Federal Express Arena, I am Kevin Harlan, and sitting next to me is Mike Brynn. Today, we will bring you a live commentary on this legendary battle!"

Before the game started, Kevin Harlan had to yell, because even when the players on both sides warmed up, the voices of the fans had already drowned out the entire stadium!

The live footage did not give to any players on the field, but to give to three championship pennants hanging on the dome of the Federal Express Arena.

"There is no doubt that Link can't wait to continue his legend! Four championships in five years, this is Link's goal! Last season, they were eliminated by the Warriors. This year, let's see what the result is!"

On the court, neither side greeted each other and was very hostile.

Everyone has fought all season, isn’t it just for this moment?

Link took all his teammates to warm up seriously, and even Jokic, who is usually careless, is very serious today.

Wade also cheered up. He knew that the Grizzlies signed him for such a big scene!

Soon, coaches from both sides gathered everyone to make the final arrangement. This also means that the game is about to start.

On the Warriors, Steve Cole emphasized tactics, while on the Grizzlies, Link was talking.

In fact, today's tactical strategies were well arranged and explained clearly at the tactical meeting yesterday afternoon.

So, at this time, it is not necessary for the head coach to speak.

Link signaled everyone to circle, and everyone hooked up on each other's shoulders.

They closed their eyes with their heads, shoulder to shoulder.

"Some of us have never won the championship with the Grizzlies, and some have gone from the last three consecutive championships. But no matter what, those are the past. From now on, we have to step onto the court and write about the glory of our group of people. One, two, three..."

"champion!"

After Link finished speaking, the others shouted in unison.

Link looked around his teammates, nodded with satisfaction, and then took a deep breath.
Chapter completed!