On the evening of the 22nd, the Grizzlies boarded the plane and headed for Philadelphia.

Gasol didn't go to Philadelphia with the team this time, because he really couldn't understand how the Grizzlies, who had won all 14 games, had a tricky situation against the 76ers, who were 4-10......

If it's just because of Embiid, then Gasol is even more relieved.

Admittedly, Embiid is an excellent No. 5 player. His low-post offensive skills are quite solid, and his three-point shooting is also quite threatening.

With a height of 2.13 meters and an arm span of 2.28 meters, he has surpassed many opponents just by his physical condition.

But Gasol, who confronts Jokic in training every day, knows very well that the fat boy is really no worse than Embiid.

So, Gasol simply stayed in Memphis to rest. Anyway, when they wake up, the Grizzlies must be another big win.

In this game, it is estimated that only those media who don't know the truth will think that the fight is fierce.

Meanwhile, on the plane, Jokic was watching the video of Embiid's game carefully.

Link leaned over to Jokic with interest and watched with him.

"This guy...... It's actually really amazing. Jokic saw Link sitting next to him and began talking to him.

"I've never denied Embiid's quality." Link spread his hands, "I just think you're as good as he is. ”

"If tomorrow I mess up...... You're not going to let me drink Coke for the rest of my life? ”

"Poof!" Link covered his forehead, thinking Jokic was worried about something.

"I can't control you for the rest of my life, Nikolai. I just feel that there is a lack of respect for you. You've blown up the Dream Team's interior this summer, and people still haven't taken you seriously. So in the next game, let them take a good look at your strength. ”

Link patted Jokic on the shoulder, and in fact, Jokic has grown a lot by now.

The reason why he hasn't made any waves this season is because he can only play as a substitute.

"If I had scored that killer goal...... Maybe I won't be overlooked. Jokic sighed, and the goal he missed to beat the Dream Team at the Olympics was still unforgettable.

"It's boring to dwell on past defeats, Nikolai. Play well tomorrow, I'm optimistic about you. Tell them whose inside line is going to be in trouble. ”

Jokic looked at Link and nodded slightly.

Now it's time to not touch the Warriors and Draymond. Green, and there is no way to make up for the regrets of the summer.

So, let's practice with Embiid first.

Early in the morning of the 23rd, major TV stations began to broadcast preview programs for the Grizzlies and 76ers.

The clash between the team with the best record of the season and the most beloved rising star of the season has whetted the appetite of the fans.

Almost everyone agrees that Embiid will play well enough in this game.

In the face of a strong opponent like the Grizzlies, Embiid may be able to burst out of his strongest strength!

As for what Link said in an interview yesterday, everyone didn't take it to heart.

"If I were Link, I would say the same, he can't admit that his teammates are worse than others, right? But this kind of talk, just listen to it. ”

"Nikolai. Jokic has more potential than Embiid? Link seriously? ”

"Jokic did play a few good games at the Olympics this summer, but the Olympics and the NBA are not the same. So far, at least, I haven't seen anything outstanding about Jokic. ”

Now that Embiid is famous, no one thinks that an obscure second-round pick can pose a threat to that genius.

Even, Embiid himself thinks so.

In an interview on the sidelines before the start of the afternoon game, Embiid showed his confidence vividly.

"Whoever it is, I'm going to do everything I can to beat him. No, if it's just against Jokic, I don't have to give it my all. But I had to do that in order to win the game, sorry man. If you really believe that you are better than me, then you are naïve. ”

Embiid is not a good boy, on the contrary, Embiid is a player who loves to talk trash talk. Not just on the pitch, but even on social media.

In addition to being on the court, Embiid has undoubtedly shown his potential to become a trash talk king on social media this year.

A few days ago, Embiid just squirted with an Ivy adult actress.

Previously, after fighting Whiteside, the two also scolded each other on social media.

And Embiid never engages in sarcasm and scolding, he just openly fights with others on social media!

That's Embiid, and if you think he's an honest first-year rookie, you're wildly wrong.

Facing the seemingly unthreatening Jokic today, Embiid will naturally not be soft-mouthed.

He didn't dare to provoke Link, and Batum had already helped everyone test the law when he annoyed Link.

But to provoke Jokic, Embiid thinks it's okay.

Although Embiid's tone is more arrogant, most of the media are not disgusted.

After all, Embiid has been doing well lately, and they're enjoying the controversial player.

Second, people really don't take Jokic seriously. If Embiid provokes Gasol Jr., maybe some people will complain that Embiid is too arrogant.

But in front of Jokic, Embiid really has the capital to talk harshly.

Embiid's words quickly reached the ears of the Grizzlies players, and Link was very angry when he heard it, Embiid has only played a few games, and it is so inflated.

But Jokic didn't react at all, and when he came out to warm up, he didn't give any response in front of the reporter's camera, "I just want to play well, I don't care about the rest." ”

This innocuous sentence is all Jokic's response.

A lot of the Philadelphia media almost didn't die of laughter, where did Link get the courage to say that this guy who didn't even dare to say out loud was the league's most potential center.

"It seems, Nikolai. Jokic doesn't seem to be confident himself. ”

"Of course, after all, he's up against one of the hottest centre-forwards of the year. Embiid is even more impressive than when Whiteside came out. ”

"Jokic is such a bad guy who finally got a chance to start, but he has to face a strong opponent like Embiid."

The two Philadelphia commentators gloated and complained, they couldn't wait to see how Embiid abused the dishes!

If Embiid breaks through the Grizzlies' No. 5 position, the 76ers will not have a chance to win!

Finally, at half past seven on the evening of the 23rd, at the Wachovia Center Arena, in the cheers of Philadelphia fans, the matchup between the 76ers and the Grizzlies officially began!

Before the game began, 76ers coach Brett Brown. Brown has made it clear that he will increase Embiid's playing time appropriately today.

In the previous games, in order to protect Embiid, who had been reimbursed for two consecutive seasons, Brown only let him play about 25 minutes per game.

But today, Embiid is likely to play more than 30 minutes.

There is no doubt that Brett. Brown also hopes that Embiid can make a big splash in this battle for fame.

The starters of both sides stepped into the designated position, and on the 76ers' side, the Spanish star Sergio. Rodriguez, Gerrard. Henderson, Covington, Ilyasova and Embiid make up the starting five.

On the bench, there were also Okafor, Saric, Jerry. Bayless and Nick. Stauskas and other powerful players.

The configuration of the 76ers this year, to be honest, does have the conditions to win.

When Jokic played, the live camera also deliberately gave him a special detail.

Everyone couldn't help laughing, this guy who was not good-looking, no matter how he looked at it, he looked like a background board. His fat voice is unreliable when he looks at it.

Look at Embiid's figure again, it's much more reliable!

Then, the referee blew the whistle, and Embiid easily fought for the basketball from Jokic's head.

Jokic's athleticism makes him look like a young player at all.

The 76ers launched an attack, and as soon as Embiid came up, he leaned on Jokic to get the ball.