184. Bloody Grizzlies: The Memphis Massacre
November 15th.
"July handsome, before that, Grizzlies head coach Lionel had publicly questioned your basketball philosophy."
"It means that defense is the key to winning the championship, and as for offense, it depends more on luck."
"And at the same time, he also took the series of last year's Western Conference Finals as an example, and even said bluntly that the Grizzlies have the strength to defeat the Thunder. What do you want to say about this?"
At the Memphis Arena, before the game started, the reporter on the sidelines asked Yang Fan.
"I know what he said, but as the saying goes, people have different opinions. If he really thinks so, I can only say a frog in the well."
"The Grizzlies' defense is indeed very strong, this is a very hard-working team."
"But what I want to tell him is that his most proud defense seems to me just a piece of tissue paper." Yang Fan smiled softly, without hiding his contempt in his words.
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"Guys, I believe everyone has heard of the Grizzlies' comments before. They are questioning our offense and the value of our championship."
"Apart from ourselves, I'm afraid no one will know how difficult it is on the way, so we not only have to win this game, but also win thoroughly!!"
"Remember, our goal is not just to win the championship, but to shut up all the voices who question us."
"Guys, we let go of this game and left a deep impression on the opponent."
"Otherwise, any little shrimp dares to jump out and question us, which is really a sadness." Before the game, Yang Fan stood on the sidelines and shouted at the players.
"Hey, don't worry, coach, I will definitely make the opponent pay the price." Durant said with a relaxed smile after warming up.
"Du~Du~Du"
After the game started, the ball was first obtained by the Thunder.
The starting lineup of the Thunder in this game is Curry, Anthony, Durant, Jamison, and Yao Ming.
The Grizzlies are Conley, Mayo, Guy, Randolph, and Gasol Jr.
One thing Hollins didn't exaggerate, that is, the Grizzlies' defensive efficiency is indeed at the forefront of the league this season.
It can even be said to be one of the best defensive teams in the league.
Even though Gasol is far from reaching the peak of his career, his outstanding low-post defense ability has already made him famous.
In addition, the Grizzlies also sit on the bench with Tony Allen who can contribute 1.8 steals per game, so if you talk about defense alone, the Grizzlies do have the capital to be arrogant.
Unfortunately, Hollins' personal remarks made Yang Fan very unhappy, so regardless of how outstanding the Grizzlies' defensive ability is, Yang Fan will definitely attack him in this game.
Fortunately, Gasol and Tony Allen on the Grizzlies have not yet entered their best form.
At present, the entire Grizzlies are still centered on Rudy Guy. The so-called black and white bears have not yet achieved the reputation of the combination. There are also many loopholes in the defense of the entire Grizzlies.
Otherwise, if this Grizzlies really become a complete team, Yang Fan would still have to choose to retreat.
After all, those who meet grizzly bears will have a layer of skin, and this sentence is not a joke.
In the whole first quarter, the Thunder played very fiercely on the offensive end. Whether it was Durant or Anthony, they would definitely get up and fall whenever they had the chance, and would not be ruthless at all.
The same is true for the Grizzlies. The players were excited on the court as if they were injected with blood, and the defensive pressure exerted on the Thunder was even more visible.
However, although Xiao Jia's low-post defense ability is excellent, in the Thunder's tactical system, Yao Ming pulled him to the outside to shoot and support him.
So Gasol was completely powerful and had no place to use it, and he felt like he was hitting the cotton with all his strength.
In this game, Yang Fan was determined to do his best, which led to the Thunder playing very positively on the offensive end.
The playing time of the main players has also increased greatly. In the past, when it was supposed to be out, Yang Fan was still left on the court.
After the end of the first quarter, with the Thunder's focused offensive firepower, the Thunder led the Grizzlies 11 points.
Although the score difference does not seem to be very big at first glance, you should know that the Grizzlies are a playoff-level team this season.
As one of the best defensive teams in the league, being able to lead 11 points in a single quarter by the Grizzlies, which is enough to prove the Thunder's offensive firepower.
After returning from the second quarter, the two sides changed into substitute lineups to compete. If the Grizzlies could barely compete with the Thunder in the starting lineup, then in the rotation stage, the Grizzlies had no power to fight back.
Arthur scored the most points on the bench by the entire Grizzlies, who averaged 9 points and 4 rebounds per game.
For a substitute, this data is definitely very good, but compared with the Thunder, it is really a bit unprofitable.
After all, even the "Martial Saint" who averaged 18.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in the finals last season could only play as a substitute. Yang Fan really couldn't imagine that Hollins had anything to do with.
As the second quarter continued, the situation on the field changed drastically.
From the first quarter that the Grizzlies were able to hold on to the score, they were basically beaten by the Thunder.
Looking at the situation on the court, Grizzlies coach Hollins was obviously a little impatient, but when the main player had just finished the game and had not been resting for a long time, Hollins could only pray that the Thunder's offensive feel should not be too hot.
After the final half, with the win over the rotation lineup, the Thunder already had a 27-point lead.
Judging from the situation on the field, the game seems to have already entered garbage time in advance.
After returning from the second half, the Grizzlies naturally did not give up. Hollins sent all the main lineups to chase points.
But Hollins obviously overestimated the personal strength of his players, or underestimated the Thunder's offensive firepower.
For a team that focuses on offense, the first half can only be considered a warm-up, and the real good show still depends on the third quarter.
As the saying goes, the reputation of "three-quarter thunder" has long been spread throughout the league, and some fans even joke that if a team can withstand the Thunder's offensive in the third quarter, then this game will definitely be a sure win.
As the Thunder opened fire in the third quarter, the score on the field broke through the 30 mark and rushed straight to the larger score difference.
Even so, Yang Fan still did not replace his main force. It seemed that he was determined to teach Hollins a lesson.
Seeing the score on the field being pulled bigger and bigger by the Thunder, Hollins's heart was cold.
No! To be precise, he had already fallen into the ice cave, so with more than four minutes left before the end of the third quarter, Hollins directly replaced all the main players and unilaterally announced his surrender, and the game officially entered garbage time.
But just as Hollins had already raised the white flag, he found that Yang Fan did not play according to the routine.
Not only did they not replace the main force, they also slaughtered the Grizzlies more and more courageously.
This situation was obviously beyond Hollins' expectations, because he had replaced all the main players. According to normal circumstances, the game could already enter garbage time.
After all, in thirty years, Hexi has been in Hedong for thirty years. In this league with only 30 teams, no team will do too well and usually leave a way out for the opponent.
Over time, this becomes a hidden rule.
However, Yang Fan of this game obviously did not plan to end like this.
Since Hollins is questioning himself, attack, and the moisture of the Thunder championship, then Yang Fan must teach him a good lesson.
After the end of the third quarter, the Thunder had already expanded their lead to 43 points.
Although the Thunder's reluctance in the third quarter made Hollins feel dissatisfied.
But Hollins thought that the third quarter was over, and the last quarter should be in garbage time to save some face for himself, right?!
As a result, as soon as the fourth quarter came back, the Thunder still rotated normally, making the Grizzlies miserable, and the score difference was once more than 50 points.
Or in other words, the Thunder have actually replaced all the main players, and the one who is left on the court is "a group of substitutes".
But looking at these "so-called substitutes"!! Hollins' right eyelid kept beating wildly, and a bad premonition arose in his heart.
Westbrook, "Martial Saint" Jackson, McGrady, Ibaka, O'Neal...
Um…
This is the substitute… This is garbage time!!!
As the garbage time continues, the score difference on the field is getting bigger and bigger by the Thunder.
Although this situation was so anxious that Hollins was sweating coldly and kept wiping the sweat on his forehead with his cuffs, he did not dare to bring the main player back to the court at all.
Because he can already confirm that this must be Yang Fan taking revenge on him!!
He would not have any doubts that once he changed to the main force, Yang Fan would also change to the main force as soon as possible.
Even in Yang Fan's heart, he might be eager to change to the main force as soon as possible!!
"Du~Du~Du"
With the whistle that ended the game, the unbearable game finally announced its end.
But at this time, Hollins was sitting on the chair weakly, his eyes were dull and looked a little embarrassed.
Because the Thunder won a total of 61 points in the whole game!!
This is the largest score difference record in the NBA since entering the 20th century.
At the same time, compared with the 68 points in the history of NBA, the largest score difference is just 7 points less.
Although Yang Fan took the initiative to replace "Martial Saint" and O'Neal at the last moment, he replaced Danny Green and Collison to prove that he had really let go.
But this does not affect the fact that the grizzly bear is nailed to the pillar of shame.
The most important thing is that since this game started at the Grizzlies' home court, when the score difference was wider and wider, many fans could no longer bear to look at it and left the field early.
Because this is no longer a competitive game, it is simply a "Memphis tragedy"!!
Chapter completed!