On the first day of the playoffs in the 16-17 season, all four games were played very anxiously.

The players certainly don't want to have to play so hard in the first round, but it's a huge benefit for the fans.

The regular season is over, and who wants to watch that kind of petty game?

The anxious and suspenseful game is definitely what the fans want to see the most.

With four exciting games on the first day as a foreshadowing, people are more interested in the matchup between the Grizzlies and the Trail Blazers.

Last season, the Trail Blazers played the Grizzlies very closely. The Trail Blazers are only eighth in the West this season, but that's because they've been hit by injuries late in the season.

In terms of hard power, the strength of the Trailblazers is definitely not only at the level of eighth in the West.

Link once said that the Trail Blazers were one of the strongest in the West in history, but he wasn't saying pretty things.

On the morning before the game, many fans and experts predicted the outcome of the match.

Most of them agreed that the final score difference of the match would be within 10 points.

In other words, they all thought it was going to be a scorching game!

Before the evening game, Link was interviewed by reporters, and reporters asked him questions about this statistic.

However, Link wasn't too interested: "I don't like to predict the outcome before a match, and I can't say exactly what the difference will be in this game. So, leave that alone and watch the game in peace. ”

Link waved his hand, as if he hadn't answered anything.

On the other hand, Lillard agrees with the prediction.

"There's no doubt it's going to be a real fight. We're going to do our best, and the eighth in the West isn't necessarily here to run with us. ”

Both sides have their own opinions, but their attitude towards the game is the same - you must give it your all!

The referee motioned for the starters from both sides to enter, and Link took off his training uniform and jumped twice.

He looked around, and the Federal Express Arena had been completely turned dark blue by the uniformed fans.

It's been a long time since I've seen such a scene!

On the Trail Blazers' side, the starting five Tigers are Lillard, McCollum, and Evan. Turner, Morris. Harklet and Meyers. Leonard.

This lineup is very much in line with the trend of today's small-ball era, and Hakris in the fourth position can shoot suddenly, and is a swingman in the third or fourth position.

And the fifth position Meyers. In addition to his stature, Leonard also has an excellent three-point hand.

This season, he's shooting 37.7 percent from the field while averaging nearly three three-pointers per game, making him a reliable spatial five.

As soon as the two pulled apart, McCollum and Lillard were full of opportunities.

Of course, the ability of this lineup to open up space has not yet reached the level of the Warriors, because starting small forward Evan Brown. Turner's three-pointer was a bit of a stretch.

Turner has shot just 26.3 percent from three-point range this season, which is naturally unqualified for a player who plays the No. 3 position.

But it doesn't hurt to shoot a three-pointer from just one position.

The Grizzlies, on the other hand, unceremoniously brought up the Twin Towers lineup.

The Grizzlies have nothing to hide, and they don't need to save their strength for the rest of the game.

No matter who goes against Hakris Gasol or Jokic, it will be Hakraz's nightmare!

Stotts was aware of this shortcoming, and in fact, he didn't think about relying on defense to contain the Grizzlies.

Whether the Trail Blazers can win tonight depends on whether Portland's backcourt duo can shoot all the bullets at full firepower.

The referee tossed the ball and the Grizzlies officially began their playoff journey for the 16-17 season!

Meyers. Leonard fought for the ball for the Trail Blazers, and Lillard quickly advanced after receiving the basketball.

However, Conley was prepared, and he intercepted Lillard near the three-point line to force an end to Lillard's sneak attempt.

But Lillard didn't stop the ball there, but immediately handed the ball back to McCollum!

McCollum paused after receiving the ball, as if trying to shoot.

But in reality, his goal is to complete the breakthrough!

Wade's athleticism has begun to decline further this season, and breaking through Wade is the right thing to do.

But McCollum had just taken a step forward, but he collided with Wade!

Wade blocked McCollum in time and didn't give him even one step to break through!

"What!?" McCollum was a little surprised that Wade not only didn't eat his feints, but actually followed so quickly.

This shouldn't be!

"Boy, don't think about the playoffs so simply!" Wade let out a loud shout, which further drained McCollum's already high morale.

Seeing Wade make a perfect defensive move, Link was not surprised.

Wade had a good break at the end of the regular season, and he didn't play more than 25 minutes per game during that time.

And, it's a playoff game. In the playoffs, guys like Wade will always get all sorts of inexplicable bonuses!

The current Wade is not the old man who is easy to bully in the middle and late stages of the regular season.

The Trail Blazers' offense suddenly stalled, and McCollum couldn't find a passing target for a while, so he had to give the ball to Harkras, who cut in from the baseline.

Huckles was quicker on his feet than Jokic and easily threw off a position of distance.

After receiving the basketball, Hakris did not hesitate and jumped directly to the basket!

But he had just lifted the basketball before Jokic behind him was solidly covered.

Harkles does have an absolute advantage in speed, but don't forget, Jokic also has an absolute advantage in height.

"The Trail Blazers launched a series of offenses, but they all failed! From Lillard to Harkless, they didn't find any gaps! ”

While speaking, Gasol Jr. made a long pass to the ball, and the Grizzlies counterattacked!

Experienced Evan. Turner reacted immediately the moment Harkless was taken off and followed Link in time.

Turner may be a parallel player, but if you put aside the identity of the leader, he is indeed a remarkable player.

Link and Turner faced off at high speed, and it was actually a very interesting matchup.

Turner was the star of the list in 2010, while Link was unsuccessful in 2010. It stands to reason that the trajectory of their careers should be reversed.

However, this is the magical fate. Link is now a league superstar. Turner is just an inconspicuous role player.

Turner used all his strength to fight physically, hoping to force Link to slow down.

But when he really confronted Link, he found that he was completely being pushed away by Link!

Link is like a bulldozer at this moment, completely ignoring all obstacles in front of him!

"What kind of person!?" Turner gritted his teeth and continued to press, but it didn't work at all.

He had just anticipated a lot of the fakes that Link might make, but Link didn't need to make fakes at all when facing Turner.

Just run it in and it's over!

Once in a while, I feel James's bulldozer-style play, which seems to be quite enjoyable.

Link leaned on Turner and forced his jump and smashed the ball straight into the eye of the poor 10-year-old.

The whole stadium was boiling, and the stands were undulating like waves.

"The next person dunks, Link goes in easily! Well, he's off to a great start for the Grizzlies! ”

Hubi. Brown couldn't help but yell loudly, not at all like an old man in his 80s.

Most seniors his age have difficulty even making them clear. But old Hubby at the Federal Express Arena seems to be forever full of passion.

Terry. Stotts crossed his waist, a little helpless.

Although the game has just been played back and forth, he can see that the two sides are really too different!

Indeed, Link has said that the Trail Blazers could be one of the strongest Western eighths in history.

But he didn't say that the eighth place in the West, the strongest in history, could beat the Grizzlies!

Is the score difference within 10 points? Stotts found that everyone was a little too optimistic......

(End of chapter)