Just the day before the Grizzlies defeated the Trail Blazers, the Golden State Warriors had ended their third showdown with the Houston Rockets.

Before that, the Rockets were already behind the Warriors 0-2.

The combination of Howard and Harden had no power to fight back in front of the Golden State Warriors. After returning to the Toyota Center in the third game, people expected that the Rockets, the third in the West, could counterattack at home.

Little did they know that they played worse at home than away games.

The Rockets were as stateless as sleepwalking. In the first half, the team's shooting percentage was only 29.3%, and the poor shooting percentage also made the Rockets 25 points behind in the first quarter. 18 points and 37 points in the first quarter were both the Rockets' playoff lows.

In the second half, the Warriors even asked for it. Stephen Curry finally scored 40 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, helping the Warriors beat the Fire Police 115-80!

This is Curry's first 40+ points in the Western Conference semi-finals, and it is also the second time in the playoffs this year.

The last player who can score points in the playoffs is as easy as cutting melons and vegetables.

In addition to the 40 points in this game, Curry also scored 34 points and 33 points in the first two games respectively.

It can be said that compared to Link who paddled on the offensive end, Curry is more like an MVP-level player.

Therefore, when the Grizzlies eliminated the Trail Blazers the next day, amid the congratulations and cheers, Green and Bogut began to become sarcastic again.

"Link's highest score in four games was only 26 points... I know that the performance in the playoffs has nothing to do with the judgment of MVP. But judging from the performance in the playoffs, everyone should know who is more likely to become MVP, right?"

"The Grizzlies will only use that move to deal with the Trail Blazers. If the Grizzlies fight us, they will definitely not encounter such a good thing."

Green and Bogut made a big fuss on social media, making a big fuss about Link’s not-so-stunning data.

Anyway, they will not miss any chance to attack Link.

These two guys are like two mad dogs. As soon as Link appears, they will bark at Link.

This time, Link ignored his two "good friends", he really didn't feel that way.

Besides, no matter how much we argue, we can't decide the final ownership of mvp. The voting results of mvp have actually come out, but the alliance has not yet been announced.

But Link is still very confident about this MVP. It is true that Curry and the Warriors have brought about earth-shaking changes in the entire basketball world, but no matter from any perspective, he has done better.

Seeing that Link did not respond, Green and Bogut became even more excited.

They thought Link did not respond because he was unable to refute, so the two of them would sarcastically sarcastically on social media every now and then.

While praising Curry, he belittled Link.

In the second decade of the 21st century, this may be the first time that two teams have collided with gunpowder before they met in the playoffs.

In the 1990s, there were actually many such things. Because everyone played very roughly at that time, and most of them were old enemies. Before the game started, they often began to greet each other's mother.

After entering the 21st century, the league's style of play has become much gentler, and the powerful men in the 1990s also began to fall into loneliness.

As a result, the 21st century playoffs are less like a stalemate. Even when the old enemies meet, there are few examples of players from both sides who are extremely hostile to each other.

Even if the Mavericks met the Heat again in the finals a few years ago, there was not much smell of old enemies.

This phenomenon only happened in 2008 and 2010. In the past two years, the two old rivals of the Lakers and the Celtics met. The two sides not only had gunpowder, but also played two very exciting series.

The players of both teams were extremely jealous and were eager to kill the opponent directly. Such a tragic series has not appeared for a long time.

This year, this situation has appeared again. However, surprisingly, the two sides who have hatred are the Grizzlies and the Warriors who have almost no intersection before this season.

Under the saliva offensive between Bogut and Green, fans are looking forward to not only the regular season MVP voting results, but also the arrival of the Western Conference Finals.

Now the Grizzlies have advanced and the Warriors have led the Rockets 3-0. The duel between the Grizzlies and the Warriors at the top of the West is a complete for sure.

Therefore, the players of both teams have begun to brew emotions.

Just like before the boxing match begins, most of the two sides will be verbal battles first. This is what Green and Bogut are doing now.

Usually, the purpose of doing this is to disturb the other person's psychology.

But Green and Bogut...their purpose is definitely not just psychological warfare. These two villains really have some personal grudges with Link.

The Warriors were in a state of great momentum, but the Grizzlies were in a calm state. Not only did Link not reply, but even the others of the Grizzlies had not responded.

Fans all find it strange that when there are such things, everyone on the Grizzlies must be the most active.

This time, why didn't there be any movement?

The curious reporters went to the Federal Express Stadium the next afternoon to check it out, but found that the Grizzlies had started closed training!

"Close training? You don't have the right to do this. Now is the media opening time! According to the league's regulations, you must let us go in and find out what's going on!" Outside the Federal Express Arena, a reporter from Auckland yelled to go in.

"I don't care. I just listen to the head coach. If you want to find him, go find him." The security guard sat in the guard post and blew the coffee in the cup.

"Then let me find the head coach!"

"Sorry, there are no media friends to enter today."

"Damn..." The reporter was speechless. Why did the Grizzlies even deserve such a beating...

Most local media in Memphis heard that the Grizzlies were conducting closed training and returned very consciously. Although they were media, they were always on the side of the Grizzlies.

The Auckland media was not so easy to send away, and some of them actually called the alliance office to complain.

But Dave Joggel was prepared for this.

At this time, in the training ground, all Grizzlies players are preparing for the game seriously.

They were about to face a strong enemy, but they did not have the intention to spit out the water online, but began to prepare for their next opponents early.

The reason why the Grizzlies could easily get the Trail Blazers in the last round was because they made tactical preparations in advance and made perfect arrangements for Lillard.

Otherwise, the tough pioneers might really cause trouble for the Grizzlies.

After tasting the sweetness, Jogel decided to continue his efforts, so he conducted such a closed-end training.

He knew he might be fined by the league, but that didn't matter.

As long as you can win and as long as you can send the Grizzlies to the finals for the third consecutive year, a fine is nothing!

And the targeted setting that Joe Geul prepared for the Warriors was the lineup that once allowed them to win without a center...

He believes that in times of crisis, this will become the capital for the Grizzly Jedi to fight back!

"Dave!" Just as Jogel was thinking, Link walked off the court in sweat. He had completed his special training today.

"Link, what's wrong? How is it today?"

"Very good, brothers seem to be very talented in the small lineup's style of playing." Link looked at the basketball court and looked at his teammates who were conducting tactical exercises.

"Yes, but do you really think the small lineup is useful to the Warriors?" Jogel looked at Link. In fact, the suggestion he decided to practice the small lineup was discussed with Snyder and Link!

"Of course, believe me, this will work. And, the more secret the better! By the way, I want to tell you. If the league issues a ticket, I will pay you that money. Thank you Dave, thank you for your determination."

"Hmm? Pay the fine for me? No, Link, I..."

"Okay, Dave, we don't have to waste time on this matter. Come on, let's do the ball training next."

Looking at Link who was waving to him, Jogel smiled. Snyder was right, it was really easy to be a head coach next to Link...

Jogel originally wanted to ask Link that he would announce the MVP selection results tomorrow, so he was not nervous.

But in the end, Jogel did not ask this sentence because he already had the answer.
Chapter completed!