Chapter 351 Series G6
In this game, Xie Kai played for 42 minutes and left the field with 6 fouls in the final stage, running out of bullets. He made 8 of 20 shots, including 1 of 4 3-pointers, and 11 of 12 free throws, scoring 28
He scored 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Even though he was restricted by the opponent's defense throughout the game, and the overall touch was not outstanding, he attacked the basket forcefully again and again, for
The team lives on.
After the game, although the Spurs won, not many people in the media and commentary circles were optimistic about them. The reason is simple. They played the best game in the series so far at home, and their opponents were conservative.
With foul trouble and average overall condition, they only won by 3 points.
G6 of the series is at the Grizzlies' home court. Can the Spurs, who are already showing signs of fatigue, defeat their young and strong opponents on the road? You must know that in this series, they have been suppressed by their opponents in Memphis.
Although they lost, the Grizzlies players did not feel frustrated or frustrated. Originally, this game was not a life and death battle for them. After this game, they also knew the full strength of their opponents.
They are very confident to defeat their opponents at home and complete the feat of Black Eight.
Series G6 is match point for the Grizzlies; for the Spurs, it is still a life and death battle.
At this point in the series, there are no secrets between the two teams. If both sides had some trump cards before the start of the series, now they have really revealed their cards and are going straight to the point of bayonet.
Of course, if the Spurs can win G6, it also means that they will regain the home court advantage. In this case, the tiebreaker will be held in San Antonio. If it comes to that, their probability of advancing will be even greater.
Therefore, G6 is very crucial for both sides. The Grizzlies want to get eight, so this opportunity cannot be missed.
On April 30, the G6 series between the Spurs and the Grizzlies will once again move to FedEx Arena in Memphis.
As usual, the tickets for this game were sold out as soon as they were released, and the sell-out speed even exceeded that of G4. The reason is simple, because this game is likely to be the game where the Grizzlies complete the feat of black eight. As their fans, naturally
I hope to see this historic scene at my doorstep.
Before the game, Xie Kai received a text message from Zhou Jing. The content of the text message was: "You will win, right?"
Xie Kai immediately replied: "Definitely, I promise!"
After replying to the text message, Xie Kai began to prepare for the game.
Before the game, in the home team's locker room, head coach Lionel Hollins and veteran captain Shane Battier gave motivating and encouraging speeches, which are very important for this young team.
Arthur sat next to Xie Kai and said with a smile: "Kane, are you nervous? I'm so nervous. I won't make a fool of myself when I go on stage, right?"
Xie Kai nodded: "I'm nervous too, but don't think about it. Just focus on the game when you go up. We will definitely win!"
"Well, we will definitely win! This is also my first time playing in the playoffs. I didn't expect to have to play in the second round!" Arthur rubbed his hands excitedly.
Xie Kai said: "Don't think about the second round first, finish this game well first!"
"Well, the series is not over yet!" Arthur's big eyes showed his desire to win.
Warm up before the game.
FedEx Arena was packed with people and extremely lively. So far in the series, this team has sold out the box office and even led to the development of the city's tertiary industry.
The expressions of the Grizzlies players are still very calm. They are becoming more and more confident because of their previous performance and because the current situation is very favorable to them.
Most teams like to end the series at home, and the Grizzlies have that opportunity right now.
The commentators for this game are Marv Albert and Mark Jackson.
"Mark, do you think Memphis will change its lineup?" Marv Albert asked a very sensitive question right from the start.
Mark Jackson thought for a while and then said: "I think there is a 50% possibility! They may still let Tony start, or they may let Sean or Sam Young start."
"Do you think if we have to change the lineup, it must be the No. 3 position?" Marv Albert asked.
Mark Jackson nodded affirmatively: "I think it must be so. Zach and Mark on the inside have no physical injuries that prevent them from playing. Their starting lineup will not change. Mike and Kane in the backcourt will also start. So the lineup will change.
The one most likely to move is Tony, whose shot was missed!"
"If the lineup does change, who do you think is more likely to start, Sean or Sam?" Marv Albert asked.
"Sean, although Sam is younger, Sean has better experience, a more stable style of play, and a more stable defense!" Mark Jackson said.
The starting lineups of both sides were soon announced, and the suspense was also revealed.
The starting lineup of the Grizzlies at home is: center - Marc Gasol, power forward - Zach Randolph, small forward - Sean Battier, shooting guard - Xie Kai, organization
Guard - Mike Conley.
The Grizzlies, who lost in the last game, made changes. Tony Allen, who struggled on the offensive end in the last game, returned to the bench. Old captain Battier started for the first time after the trade!
The Spurs' starting lineup for the away game is: center - Tim Duncan, power forward - Matt Bonner, small forward - Manu Ginobili, shooting guard - George Hill, organization
Defender - Tony Parker.
The Spurs continued the starting lineup from when they won the last game, which continued to be a combination of two guards + a space-oriented No. 4 + a dull combination. The offensive space of this lineup is very wide, making it difficult for opponents to defend.
"Mark, you guessed it right, Memphis has really changed its lineup, and Sean is starting!" Marv Albert said with a smile.
Mark Jackson seemed very modest: "I didn't completely guess it, my prediction was a 50% probability."
Grizzlies mascot Gray was dancing in the center of the court and playing games with the fans. Grizzlies fans have been in a good mood recently. Not only are they hopeful today, it is a miracle. They are better than those who have no chance to enter the playoffs.
The better thing for fans of the team is that they can now watch the games of the team they support.
The sound at the scene was getting louder and louder. FedEx Arena, the largest public facility in the history of Memphis and the largest entertainment venue in the hometown of "Elvis Presley", the cheers at this moment almost made people think that the Grizzlies had already
It's almost a miracle to complete Black Eight.
The starting players of both sides have appeared and the game is about to begin.
Duncan and his sister-in-law were preparing to jump the ball near the center circle.
As the referee threw the ball into the air, my sister-in-law touched the ball before Duncan.
Chapter completed!