Today, the visiting team's locker room at Chesapeake Energy Arena is particularly serious.

The locker room that used to be laughing at was now becoming more serious than everyone. Even Randolph had a serious face today.

He wanted to win too much, and the thing he wanted most now was to help the Grizzlies win a playoff game, which is likely to be the one he wanted most to win so far in his career.

Even Randolph was so serious, and other virgins in the playoffs were even more serious. Conley kept thinking about the tactics that Hollins arranged, and he didn't want to make mistakes in the game.

Gasol Jr. has been cheering himself up and telling himself not to be afraid even if the opponent has the championship center Perkins.

Mayo is eager to try it out, and this guy is probably still fantasizing about becoming famous in the playoffs.

Link is more looking forward to it. Today, the Upshaw family, Coach Connor of the Blues and Joan Brockman arrived at the scene. Link naturally wanted to perform well in front of these old friends. Of course, he was also very eager to participate in the Grizzlies' first playoff victory.

As long as they can win this game today, the names of their group of people will occupy an important position in the history of the Grizzlies.

"It's the playoffs, guys. We worked hard for so long, just for today. The West is fifth and fourth, and we may be the two closest teams in the entire series. Don't be fooled by the Thunder's ranking and paper lineup. We also tied with them during the regular season. They didn't get any advantage. Take it easy and don't be too nervous. After going to find the defensive feeling, I believe you will get into the state soon. Okay, head to the first playoff victory! "

Hollins is not a coach who is good at mobilizing players' emotions, so his pre-match calls are usually simple and unpretentious. If it were Coach Rivers who would call now, the players would definitely be so excited that they screamed.

Although Hollins is not good at "drinking chicken soup", he can keep players focused. Moreover, Grizzlies players do not need to make chicken soup, and they can ignite their inner fire by themselves.

Link lined up with everyone in the player channel, waiting for entry. Since this is the first game of the playoffs, the sense of ceremony was very strong when entering the game.

Usually, everyone goes to the field to warm up and wait for the game to start. But today, after DJ says the introduction, the team is neatly lined up and runs out of the player channel.

"Zach, look at the color of this court." While waiting for DJ to say the introduction words on the player channel, Link patted Randolph on the shoulder and looked around.

"What's wrong with the color here?"

"The main colors of the Thunder are white, sky blue and orange, both bright tones, which makes them look like the glamorous and decent in the movie. And we are about to make the appearance in a dark jersey. Are Zach ready to be the villain?"

After hearing Link said this, Randolph curled up the corner of his mouth, "Then you have to ask? Uncle Zach, I am born a big villain!"

At this time, the lights outside the arena were turned off, and the DJ on the scene began to create an atmosphere. Everyone in the Grizzlies were eager to try, and they were about to play!

"First of all, let's welcome the Memphis Grizzlies!"

"Let's go, guys, it's time for us to come on stage!" Randolph, who was standing in front, waved to everyone, and everyone followed him out of the player channel!

The moment he ran out of the player channel, the overwhelming booing sounds in the Chesapeake Energy Arena came to his face. This team's entry ceremony was actually mainly prepared for the Thunder, and the visiting team, the Grizzlies, were just joining in the fun.

But when he heard these boos, Link didn't feel the pressure in his heart, but he enjoyed it very much.

Because this is almost the highest courtesy that a big villain can get when he appears!

Standing on the court, he looked behind the Grizzlies' bench. Sure enough, his friends were waving at him.

Link smiled and nodded. Amid the overwhelming booing, he suddenly felt that Oklahoma City was also half of his home court!

Keep going in Oklahoma with me, Zick!

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"Finally, this highly anticipated playoffs are finally about to begin. Hello, everyone, this is Kevin Harlan, and Jeff Van Gundy is sitting next to me, hello, Jeff."

On the commentary stage, two familiar commentators also started their work. Since Oklahoma has no well-known local commentator, Kevin Harlanga Van Gundy's "foreign aid lineup".

"The Grizzlies dreamed of winning fifth in the Western Conference in the regular season, which was really amazing. Their speed from eighth to fifth was surprising. But for them, the real challenge has just begun. Indeed, the Grizzlies successfully avoided the Dallas Mavericks, but the fourth-place Thunder in the Western Conference is not easy to mess with. Since the Thunder traded Kendrick Perkins in the middle of the season, their defensive ability has been improved to the naked eye." Van Gundy did not talk much nonsense and directly entered the situation analysis.

"Yes, Perkins showed up after coming to the Thunder. Although he experienced a knee injury, he is still an excellent inside defense gate. The Thunder don't have to worry about their offense or their outside line. They have always been worried about the inside and the defense. But now, these two major problems can be left to Perkins to solve."

"Perkins' role is definitely not reflected in averaging 6 points and 8 rebounds per game. His defensive style and defensive attitude can be said to have enabled the Thunder to evolve from a strong team to a championship-level team. Just think about the difference between Perkins and the Celtics when they were not there last season's finals, and you can know what he means. If Perkins can curb the attack of the Black and White Bears, then the Thunder will be like squeezing the Grizzlies' neck."

Kevin Harlan and Van Gundy sang together, making Perkins so amazing. Although their tone was a little exaggerated, Perkins did have strong strength. Perkins' joining can be regarded as the most important signing for the Thunder this season.

Hollins is also afraid of Perkins. After all, Gasol Jr.'s scoring ability is not strong, and now he is still facing such a tough guy. The Grizzlies have no advantage in the fifth position on the offensive end.

So, Hollins also assigned a heavy offensive task for Link today, and he will become the second scoring point for the Grizzlies after Randolph!

Perkins' defense is very good, only at the basket. If Link and Randolph can attack far from the basket, the Thunder's defense will not be so strong.

Can't afford to offend me, can't I still afford to hide?

At 8:30 pm, the referee urged players on both sides to stand at the designated position and the game was about to begin!

The Thunder's bright jerseys are very pleasing at first glance, while the Grizzlies' dark uniforms are not very eye-catching.

The gorgeous style of Thunder and young passion make their game very interesting. The Grizzlies' concept of focusing on defense determines that it is difficult for their game to be "beautiful".

It feels like the bright and great "prince" encountering an ugly "monster" in the dark swamp.

But it is not certain whether the "prince" can kill the "monster" in the end. After all, the NBA is not a fairy tale world. In this place, "light" is not always tactical and "dark". The following things are common!

With the referee whistle, the Grizzlies' playoff journey officially begins!

Perkins is only 2.08 meters tall, and his athletic ability has dropped sharply after being injured. So during the game stage, Gasol Jr. won again by his height.

The young people of the Thunder retreated very quickly, and their vitality was extremely popular.

Conley, while making gestures, approached the Thunder half calmly. Westbrook opened his arms and slapped the floor with both hands. His domineering demonstration brought the stands of the Chesapeake Energy Arena to its first climax!

Conley ignored Westbrook and instead handed the ball to Link who was outside the three-point line according to tactics. As soon as Link received the basketball, Gasol Jr. quickly took the position. Without hesitation, Link broke through after receiving the ball!

Durant forced Gasol away from the young man and used his long arms to interfere with Link's breakthrough. It has to be said that Durant's defense in the playoffs is tighter than before. But Link has been mentally prepared for a long time, and it is impossible for him to face the scoring champion in the playoffs.

Link leaned against Durant and broke into the basket. Perkins guarded the penalty area, preparing to harvest the first "prey" to break into his territory.

But just as Link was about to reach the basket, he suddenly threw the ball into the air.

Perkins stared at the basketball. Is this guy so scared that he threw it directly?

No, the flight trajectory is not towards the basket at all. It is not throwing, it is an all-time pass!

By the time Perkins reacted, it was too late. Randolph's seemingly bulky black bear jumped gently, received the basketball in the air, and then put it into the basket under Perkins' weak interference!

Ibaka? That guy didn't expect Randolph to suddenly cut inward and was already thrown away.

"Aerial relay goal, a beautiful cooperation between the forward and the forward! The Grizzlies caught the Thunder off guard at the beginning. Link and Randolph were really tacit understanding!" Kevin Harlan shouted loudly. He didn't expect the Grizzlies' first point in the playoffs this year to come.
Chapter completed!