1050: Only you think it's a big battle
At the end of the game for the first time, people were in Joel. Embiid saw such a look of loss on his face.
Beyond 95, the Memphis Grizzlies easily won the 76ers in Philadelphia, with a margin of 19 points.
The 76ers' longest two-game winning streak of the season was ended, while the Grizzlies were happy to win their 15th streak and continue their unbeaten streak!
Before the game, everyone thought that in the absence of Gasol in the Grizzlies, the 76ers might be able to cause an upset.
But the truth is brutal, and Embiid isn't strong enough to cause problems for the Grizzlies.
Not even, enough to cause problems for the Grizzlies' backup center......
With a main center, the 76ers have no chance of winning.
Bamot looked at Embiid's expression on the TV and couldn't help but feel a little heartbroken.
It had been years since he had seen that look on Embiid's face, and this moment brought him back to years ago, to that night when Embiid said, "I don't belong here."
This may be the first setback Embiid has encountered since he officially entered the league.
Although the 76ers have won and lost before, Embiid's individual performance has no problem. In the last game against the Heat, he even played evenly with Whiteside.
But today, Embiid is defeated.
While the stats are similar, Embiid has a lower shooting percentage than Jokic.
On top of that, Jokic is just a backup for the Grizzlies......
"The game is over, and the Memphis Grizzlies are on a 15-game winning streak. Seeing that the regular season is about to start for a month, the Grizzlies have yet to lose. It seems that this year, Link really wants to lead the team back to the championship ranks. β
After 27 points, 6 points and 6 assists, and after continuing the 46 points in the last game, Link's stats are as beautiful as ever. Crucially, he only played three minutes in the fourth quarter. If he plays the full game, Link should have another triple-double. β
The two Philadelphia commentators are now honest and don't say anything cool about the Grizzlies.
Long-suppressed Philadelphia fans and commentators alike wishfully believe that the 76ers are now a strong team, but it turns out that they are just a little better than before.
It's still far from the strong team.
Embiid stood up in disbelief and glanced at Jokic in the other half.
At this point, Jokic was sitting on the bench, smiling silly.
If you look closely, Embiid can even see Jokic's small belly that is slightly erected after sitting down!
The spicy-eyed "pork belly" made Embiid angry.
"Damn, it's a shame!" Embiid clenched his fists unwillingly, losing to this kind of guy is a shame!
Seeing Jokic like that, Embiid became angrier and more frustrated.
After celebrating with his teammates, Link was interviewed by ESPN reporters on the sidelines. For tonight's interview, Link has already worked hard.
"Congratulations, Link, you've got another beautiful victory."
'It was expected and we should have won the game. To be honest, I never understood what caused everyone to misunderstand that this game was going to be very anxious. β
Now that the game is over, Link is going to start settling the old accounts together! Link was too lazy to talk to them before the game, but now, none of the media who laughed at the Grizzlies before the game could run.
"Uh...... About Joel. Embiid ......"
"Hey, today's winner is the Grizzlies, it's Jokic. Can we not talk about Embiid? I said before the game that Jokic is the best potential center in the league, and you don't believe me, and call me a fool. Now, who's the fool? β
Before the reporter could finish asking, Link began to rush to answer.
Although it was arrogant, Link's words really couldn't be refuted.
Embiid and Jokic were basically tied today, and if you analyze it carefully, Jokic even has a slight advantage.
Before the game, everyone blew Embiid so godly, but it was handled by a backup center from the Grizzlies. Embiid's supporters have no arguments to refute Link, even if they want to.
Later, at the 76ers' press conference, Embiid was also quite embarrassed.
"Joel, what do you think of Jokic's performance? Are you because you're too underestimated? Or have you done your best? β
"We all know that the fans have high hopes for this game. But in Gasol's absence, you didn't get an advantage on the inside, so what do you think is the problem? β
"Joel, you said before the game that if Jokic thinks he's better than you, then he's naΓ―ve. That said, do you think you played better tonight than Jokic? Even if he hits a full ten percentage points higher than you? β
Embiid can't answer any of the reporters' questions, it's all pits!
How high people praised him before the game, how bad it will be for him to fall now!
In the end, Embiid was very embarrassed to be silent at the press conference for a night, did not answer a single question, and turned away.
Bamot turned off the TV again, unable to bear to continue watching.
Embiid is still strong, and he's still Bamot's favorite Cameroonian player.
If you want to blame, blame the grizzly bear is too strong......
The day after the match, Mark did not play because he was banned for five games. Gasol was also favored by reporters in the training gym.
In addition to asking about some things related to bans and conflicts, the reporter also asked a lot of things related to yesterday's game.
But in the face of these questions, Gasol could only shake his head in embarrassment, "I'm sorry man, I really can't answer you." Because last night...... I'm watching a TV series, I didn't watch the game......"
"What!? Don't you care about the team? β
"Of course I do, but yesterday's game was nothing to worry about from the start. Against the 76ers, who are 4-10, how could we possibly lose. To be honest, I never understood what you were worried about. Before the game, some people actually thought that this was a key battle...... Please......" Gasol spread his hands disdainfully, and he replied in the same tone as Link yesterday.
From the start, only the 76ers and Philadelphia fans and the media themselves wishfully thought it was a big game.
But what about grizzly bears? They didn't take it seriously at all.
It seems that what Link said in an interview yesterday was not meant to pretend, but the true thoughts of all Grizzlies players......
"But...... You're not there, so you're not worried about Embiid at all? β
"I'm not worried at all, I'm well aware of Jokic's quality, he's not under Embiid. So I wasn't surprised at all when I saw the results this morning. β
"So," the reporter said, grabbing another topic worth hype, "do you think Jokic will threaten your starting position?" If he continues to grow, are you willing to give up a starting opportunity? β
For a lot of players, this is a fatal problem. To say that he doesn't care about the starters is definitely false. But to say that you care, isn't that tantamount to declaring war on your teammates?
No matter what Gasol answers, it's a pit!
But it's clear that this reporter underestimated the Grizzlies' cohesion.
"If I had to say it, I think Jokic might be better than me right now. In that case, what's wrong with him playing as a starter? β
"What!? That's it? β
"So what?" Gasol glanced at the reporter in front of him.
Gasol Jr. is now an out-and-out Grizzlies player, you know, in the year the Grizzlies won the third championship, he once gave up his playing time and opportunities because the team needed to play a small lineup.
A few years ago, he had put the team's interests entirely ahead of himself.
For others, "whether or not you are willing to give up the start" may be a send-off proposition. But for Gasol, none of this is a problem.
The reporter hung his head in disappointment, and today was another day of nothing.
Trying to do something with the Grizzlies has never been successful.
However, in fact, after the game with the 76ers, Jogle did have the intention of putting Jokic in the starting lineup.
But the way he started Jokic could surprise everyone......