On October 25, after a series of self-interests from Knicks fans, media and general manager Phil Jackson, the opening game of the Grizzlies and the Knicks finally started in Madison Square Garden.

Today's game was the earliest of all three openers. Adhering to the principle of "saving the best to the end", the battle between the defending champions Warriors and the Spurs was put in the final kickoff.

However, the high ratings of the Grizzlies and the Knicks made the league very surprised.

Perhaps, the ratings of the next two games may not necessarily exceed this one.

Today, Phil Jackson appeared in the stands and watched the game on the spot.

Before the game started, the live footage also gave Jackson many close-ups.

There is no doubt that the series of remarks he made on the show last night made him popular again.

And that's exactly what Jackson wants.

"This is not the first time Jackson has said that, do you still remember? In 2014, Jackson broke up with LeBron James because of some remarks. I was not surprised by this."

On the commentary stage, Mike Bryn spread his hands out.

As a New York commentator, he knows Jackson's current state better than anyone else.

His arrogance and conceit have made him completely unstoppable.

However, the players are always playing, not the general manager.

After both players appeared and warmed up, people's eyes also moved from Jackson to the players.

When Ross, Anthony, Noah, Contney Lee and Porzingis ran out of the player's passage, cheers were immediately raised in Madison Square Garden.

But Link looked at the Knicks' lineup, but he felt no worries.

A few years ago, when James decided to join the Heat, everyone was shocked.

But now, the phenomenon of multiple stars joining together is not uncommon.

Especially after the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies last year, the team building model of stars gathering together was pushed to another ** after continuing James.

Various multi-giant lineups have emerged one after another in recent years. There have been serious gaps between the teams. Because good players have gathered together, the strong ones are strong and the weak ones are weak.

However, the Grizzlies did not take this path. Under this general trend, they are also considered "outliers".

Before the game began, the Knicks held a massive starter introduction ceremony.

Watching Ross, Contney Lee, Anthony, Porzingis and Noah walk out in the same jerseys, the Knicks fans seem to have seized the victory.

Link was very calm. He knew very well that the Knicks' lineup was not as glamorous as it appeared.

But Wade next to Link was not so calm.

"Link." Wade called out to Link before both sides stepped into the designated position.

"What's wrong?"

"Today, I might take a few more shots."

"Whatever you do, Dwyne. What? Are you angry?"

"Well...a little angry..."

"Haha, let them know that they've messed with the wrong person. This is your debut with the Grizzlies, Dwayne, enjoy it."

After saying that, the Grizzlies started and five tigers stepped into the stadium.

Compared with last season's Western Conference Finals, the Grizzlies' starting lineup has changed a lot. Three of them were replaced in five.

Conley, Wade, Link, Harris and Gasol are the Grizzlies' new starters this season. A few months ago, there were only two of them in this set of starters.

After both sides stepped into the stadium, the scene immediately became even more fanatical.

Although the Knicks players have never done anything exaggerated before the game begins, it doesn't mean they don't want to win.

After forming a brand new lineup in the summer, the Knicks team is eager to prove themselves.

This can be seen from their eyes.

These guys are going for the championship this year!

Before preparing for the ball, Link gathered all the starters to form a circle, and he wanted to make the final pre-match mobilization.

Grizzlies players shoulder to shoulder, head to head, looking very cohesive

"Pretentious!" In the stands, Phil Jackson smiled disdainfully.

In the Lakers, he never did this useless thing. During the "ok combination", the team did not have much cohesion. What was the result? Didn't he win the championship?

Phil Jackson made a mistake, and Kobe and O'Neal might have had a fierce fight off the field.

But when they get on the field, they always know what to do.

"We shoulder heavy responsibilities this season, and we all know what our goals are. Everyone says that our era is over. Is our era over?" Link began to speak. At the age of 28, he is already a well-deserved mature leader.

"No!" everyone answered loudly.

"I think so too, then today, we do a better job!"

After saying that, the Grizzlies' starting five tigers dispersed.

At this time, it was not just Wade. All five of the Grizzlies' starting players were furious.

As the referee threw the basketball high, the NBA regular season officially started in the 16-17 season.

The Grizzlies' path to redemption has officially begun!

Jokin Noah fought hard to get the first shot from Gasol, and Derek Ross got the basketball.

Most fans are very sympathetic to Rose's experience, so they hope that this former MVP can regain its state and bloom again.

But why didn't Ross himself expect this?

Ross called the pick-and-roll outside the three-point line, and his old partner Jokin Noah immediately raised the screen.

Although the two no longer wear Bulls jerseys, the tacit understanding remains the same.

Ross used the cover to break through Wade, and faced Gasol's backup defense, Ross used a very beautiful pull-up action to avoid the block and scored an extreme layup!

This ball exploded the entire Madison Square Garden!

"The ball has entered, Derek Rose! He used a wonderful layup to kick off the Knicks' new season! Have you seen that move? Oh my God, we haven't seen Rose like this in many years!"

Rose's goal made Mike Brynn scream.

It can be seen that Ross' desire to win today is also very strong.

Rose no longer owns his No. 1 jersey, but he is carrying No. 25 on his back, and is ready to use this ball to continue his legend!

In the first goal, Ross showed off his face in front of Wade, which made the Knicks fans even more arrogant.

The New York media are right. They would rather expect Rose to bloom again than think that Wade can usher in the second spring of his career.

This ball is undoubtedly the best interpretation of this.

In exchange for the Grizzlies' offense, Anthony defended very seriously today.

If Anthony still despises Link in the first three years of his career.

So now, Anthony is very cautious about Link.

Link had done something he had never done in Madison Square Garden in so many years - a 50-point triple-double.

This has been difficult for Anthony to let go.

Since then, Anthony has tried his best every time he meets Link and proves that he is not much inferior to him.

Link was not in a hurry to attack. After receiving Conley's pass, he handed the ball to Gasol, who was about to reach the position at the low post.

At the same time, Wade cut in, and Gasol was preparing to make the ball for Wade, so that Wade could make a comfortable cut and layup.

But Rose is not a vegetarian either, he has seen through the Grizzlies' strategy.

So the moment Gasol passed the ball, Ross went around Wade and then stretched out his arm to cut the basketball off!

"Beautiful prediction, after Rose continued his trolley layup, he stole Gasol's pass to Wade! Don't blink, this may be a night of rose blooming!"

Ross dribbled back immediately after stealing. His speed was not as fast as his peak, but he did not delay.

Conley was about to stop Ross near the center line, but Ross smoothly passed Conley with a turn.

Rose's past this time made the cheers from Madison Square Garden reach their highest level.

After passing Conley, Rose's front was empty.

He continued to accelerate and rushed towards the basket. The Knicks fans all stood up, some of them even raised their arms in advance.

Ross crossed the free throw line and then jumped high. If Ross could dial this ball into it, it would undoubtedly be a pretty picture.

It’s a pity that the grizzly bears specifically destroy beauty.

Wade came from behind, waved his arm from behind, and flew the basketball to the rebound!

Ross fell to the ground in a mess, and after the basketball hit the rebound, he also fell into the hands of Conley who had returned.

The Madison Square Garden, which was still very lively just now, was silent for a second, and their beautiful fantasies were ruthlessly shattered by Wade!

Don't forget that Wade is the most chasing defender among the active players.

The rose was about to bloom when it was burned by lightning!

After getting the basketball, Conley quickly handed the ball to Link. Link made a three-threat move outside the three-point line and then suddenly pulled it out!

There are no complicated extraordinary people, no exciting breakthroughs, and no amazing tactics.

It was just such an understatement that Link scored three points on Anthony's head!

In the past, people said that Anthony was not good at defending because of his poor attitude.

But now, as Anthony grows older, his physical fitness and reaction speed have significantly declined, his simple ability is no longer good on the defensive end.

At least in front of Link, the defense of "Melon" is really no threat.

Link wanted to score on Anthony's head without any effort.

3-2, after Ross scored a wonderful goal, the Grizzlies reversed the situation with just one offense and one defense!

Wade and Link's first connection with the Grizzlies was so wonderful, making the Knicks stop after only one round.

At this time, Wade, who had completed the blocking, and Link, who scored an easy goal, both turned his head and looked at Jackson in the stands at the same time.

The "Zen Master" suddenly felt shocked.
Chapter completed!