180: The so-called winning plan
The total score of the series was moved to a 1-1 draw. Many media that had previously praised the Grizzlies changed their words in an instant.
"The Grizzlies played very well in their first game, but I'm afraid their chances of advancing are still not high."
"The Oklahoma City Thunder has a very strong offensive ability. The three Thunders scored 20 in the last game, which proves that the young Thunder have fully adapted to the rhythm of the playoffs. Next, they will not give the Grizzlies any more chances."
"The Grizzlies' performance this season is great, not only did they tie the highest ranking in the regular season team history, but also achieved their first playoff victory in the team's history. But further? I don't think it's time yet."
This is the case with competitive sports. Even if it is just a loss in a game, it can instantly reverse its reputation.
However, at this time, Link and Randolph jumped out of these reports. The forward pair were sitting on a double-decker boat, preparing to leave the port and head to the center of the Mississippi River.
"Zach, is your winning strategy just fishing?" Link started chatting with Randolph while preparing supplies on the boat.
"When the time is right, I will tell you my winning plan. Check our bait, Link, I don't want to go home empty-handed." Randolph wore a pair of sunglasses, a fisherman's hat, a loose T-shirt and shorts, and a pair of slippers today.
I don’t know, I thought the Grizzlies had been eliminated and Randolph had already started the holiday.
"I'm still waiting for the time to be right. I think you don't have any plans to win at all." Link curled his lips. He would have stayed in the training hall if he had known.
"I won't lie to you. Are you ready? It's time to set off!"
The Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States and the fourth longest river in the world. It has a large water flow rate and is the mother river of the United States. It has been responsible for water transportation in the United States in all generations. There are 6 cities along the Mississippi River, and Memphis is the most populous one.
Because the Mississippi River is very beautiful, there are abundant fish in the water. This is a paradise for many fishing enthusiasts. The American Professional Fishing Competition even set up a Mississippi River Station.
Link and Randolph were sitting at the bow of the boat, while the big black bear's friend was helping to drive the boat. The breeze gently brushed across his cheeks, relaxing Link's just now. The boat gradually moved away from the city and arrived at the center of the river. At this time, there were trees on both sides, and except for the occasional sight of a few anglers, the surroundings were very quiet.
There are large forests along the Mississippi River. It is a perfect landscape painting whenever you find an angle. Randolph stood up lazily, took off his sunglasses, and prepared to start work!
Link doesn't know much about fishing and has always been less interested in fishing. The biggest reason is undoubtedly because the fishing process is very long, and the fishing rod may not move after waiting for most of the day.
Link has patience, otherwise he wouldn't have trained so hard every day. But just sitting and waiting for such patience is really not available.
So, it was hard for Link to believe that Randolph would like to fish. After all, that guy was a frivolous person no matter how he looked at it.
However, after he and Randolph actually started fishing, Link finally discovered why Randolph would like to fish. Because in the untapped center of the Mississippi River, the fish were hooked very quickly!
The ecological environment here is good and there are many fish. Even if you don’t have to wait for a long time, you can catch fish. Randolph’s fishing rod has just been thrown down for more than a minute and then harvested the first spoil of today.
"Hahaha, look at Link! This guy is so fat. We can have a full meal later!"
As soon as Randolph finished speaking, Link's fishing rod also moved. He slowly pulled up the fishing rod and found that the weight was really not light.
As a result, when I caught it, Link was shocked. It was a Pisces hook!
"Waocao, I encountered this kind of thing the first time I pulled the rod?" Link was a little excited. He could gain something so quickly, even Link, who was not interested in fishing, became interested.
"There's nothing to make a fuss, Link. In the Mississippi River, it's common to hook Pisces. When I came to fish last year, I met a Mexican. When I left, he caught about 40 pounds by himself, but he continued." Randolph said, helping Link put all the fish into the bucket.
Link looked at the Mississippi River in the vast forest. It was really a big place. It was beyond Link's cognition that he could catch 40 kilograms of fish.
After that, Link and Randolph began to lift the rod frequently. It has to be said that fishing in the Mississippi River is really a pleasure. Because you can experience the joy of harvesting again and again without waiting for too long. When a person's harvest exceeds his efforts, the satisfaction is extremely wonderful.
After a while, Link and Randolph harvested a whole bucket of white fish. The largest one weighed five kilograms, which was caught by Link himself.
After harvesting, Randolph set up a grill and prepared to solve their trophy on site.
Link also started to arrange the plan. During this period, a pair of fishing father and son approached. The little boy was a fan of Link. After asking for Link's signature, he also gave the largest fish he caught today to Link.
The little boy is very well-behaved, and his father also looks kind-hearted. Not everyone is fierce in Memphis.
However, before leaving, the little boy's father came to Linker and whispered, "In our home court, we have to kick the Thunder team's ass! Fuck them, come on!"
After saying that, my father blinked at Link. Link shook his head. Memphis was indeed a tough folk custom.
When the sunset turned red, Link and Randolph also got the fish. The delicious trophy and the unique and perfect scenery of the Mississippi River made Link feel extremely calm.
Link was thrown out of all things like summer signing, playoffs, Durant, Harden, and Westbrook.
It feels like the great relaxation of the mind when Link went to Kobe in the early morning during the All-Star Game.
However, the beautiful scenery of the Mississippi River is more attractive than the empty streets of Los Angeles.
Now, Link knows what Randolph's winning plan is. He completely lets go and enjoys this quiet moment. The double rest in his mind and body is enough to ensure that they can achieve the best state in the next game! It is enough to keep them focused in the intensive schedule.
When fatigue and impetuousness are wiped out, you will be full of motivation to do anything.
This is true for Kobe's training, and the same is true for Randolph's winning plan.
"Link, do you still want to know what my winning plan is? After going deep into the playoffs, I learned a lesson, that is, I must have more rest. Only by completely eliminating fatigue can you ensure the condition on the court. The passion can make you feel on the whim, but it cannot help you win the entire series. So, enjoy today's sunset, Link. Go to the basketball court to practice shooting? Come on, that's useless for the playoffs."
Link nodded slightly and agreed. Although Randolph is usually extremely unreliable, this guy understands no less truth than others.
Others laugh at me for being too crazy, but I laugh at me for not seeing through it. I am talking about people like Randolph.
After the sun almost completely submerged into the forest by the river, Randolph touched his stomach with satisfaction, then waved to his friend, and the yacht was ready to return.
On the way back, Link and Randolph had a lot of talk. However, both of them had no conversation about the game in a very tacit understanding.
Despite this, both of them knew very well. The day after tomorrow, at the Federal Express Arena, Thunder will pay blood debts and blood.
Now they are relaxed and are confident of performing well on the court. Part of the reason why Randolph did not play well in the last game was because he was too tired.
This is their home court and no one else can occupy it.
Chapter completed!