Chapter 723: The Third Battle is Coming
The Heat, who have won two straight games at home, are currently the most dominant of the four teams to participate in the division finals.
The Spurs and Grizzlies are now tied, and what the final outcome will be will have to wait until their battle in Memphis is over.
The rest of the Pacers are no longer favored, and many people even think that they are already the role of "fortune boys", and their existence is just to provide experience for the Heat team to reach the Finals.
Tsk, this is the cruelty of competitive sports, it's so realistic, as long as you don't play well, the wind direction of all media can change in an instant.
You must know that before these two games, the media was still very much looking forward to the Pacers and the Heat to stage a wonderful matchup, but less than a week later, the Pacers had no status in an instant!
Qin Yan was sympathetic to the Pacers' plight, after all, his good friend George was there, and he was afraid that George wouldn't be able to think about it after the game, so he specially called to greet him.
But Qin Yan obviously underestimated the big heart of his good friend.
Although this year is Paulo George's first year as the team boss in the true sense, as a star who is famous in later generations and can survive even a broken leg, the 2-0 deficit in the Eastern Conference Finals and the snub of the media are not a problem at all.
George has always been in a state of confidence during the call, as if they are leading now, and he also encouraged Qin Yan in turn to work harder, don't really capsize in Memphis, then it will be miserable.
The two chatted for a long time, originally Qin Yan was a brother's concern, but he didn't expect that the two of them began to blow each other in business after chatting. Towards the end of the call, George also asked Qin Yan if he was confident of meeting together in the finals.
"Me? I'm definitely going to be in the Finals, and the Grizzlies can't stop us, but Paul, what about you? You don't seem to be optimistic. "This kind of bet between brothers can not be instigated by anyone. What's more, Qin Yan doesn't have to worry about this kind of thing, the Grizzlies are indeed strong, but historically, the Spurs have been able to win the championship this season, and there is no reason why the Spurs, which are stronger now, will lose!
But it's different on the Pacers' side, the Big Three are in their last year, and whether they can maintain this combination depends on the championship, so Qin Yan can conclude that James will never allow the team to fall in the East Finals.
Walker, you're still too young after all!
"Haha, it's okay to have a little confidence in me, we won't admit defeat so easily, Miami wants a championship, Indiana wants it too!"
George's tone is very peaceful, but the domineering contained in it really cannot be ignored, no wonder he was so powerful later, this is not accidental, but inevitable.
"Okay, see you in the finals."
"See you in the finals!"
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After knowing that his good brother was fine, Qin Yan put all his energy on the upcoming third game, because he lost a home game, so the Spurs now have no home field advantage, but if they can directly win two cities in Memphis, then they can return to San Antonio to solve the opponent in the fifth game.
It's a good feeling to be on your home turf and take out your opponents to advance to the finals.
Of course, the Grizzlies know this, so needless to say, they naturally have to defend their home court to the death, at least one game, so that they can have a chance to return to Memphis in Game 6.
Otherwise, the Grizzlies may not even have a chance to return to their home court this season.
Memphis.
Grizzly Bear Training Gym.
"Run! Run! Run! ”
Gasol Jr. didn't know why, but now he was acting as a temporary coach and was shouting loudly from the sidelines.
It can be seen that little Gasol is not in a normal state now, and his eyes are in a state of sudden redness.
"Mark, Mark, take a break, otherwise, everyone won't be able to stand it."
Don't look at Gasol Jr., who is usually more steady, peaceful, and approachable, but when he gets serious, no one in the entire Grizzlies team dares to contradict him head-on.
At this time, the only person who can speak is Randolph, who is also a "black and white bear", even Conley, the core of the backfield, does not dare to say anything more in front of Gasol Jr. now.
"Hmm!" Little Gasol turned his head suddenly, probably not hearing clearly who dared to stop him at this time, but when he turned around, he saw the big round face plate of the person who came, and the red in little Gasol's eyes seemed to have faded a lot.
"Zach ......"
Gasol Jr. just wanted to say that he would practice for a while, but seeing his partner, who was now sweating profusely, Gasol Jr. relented for no reason.
"Okay, then rest for a while."
"Alright, let's go rest first."
Randolph's fat face was covered with sweat, but he smiled and said to the rest of the team first.
In fact, there are not many veterans in the Grizzlies, in addition to Gasol Jr. and Randolph, Prince and Carter are also veterans, and of course, Tony Allen has been in the NBA for a long time.
But in terms of the importance of this kind of team, at least in the past few years, the Grizzlies are still the most important "black and white bears".
"Zach, it's going to be a game soon, we can't let up." Gasol Jr. was a little unhappy with Randolph letting everyone rest, maybe he felt too ashamed in the second game, and when the third game was approaching, Gasol Jr. suddenly felt a little anxious inexplicably.
"Mark, you're in too much of a hurry, take it easy."
Randolph's cute big fat face makes it impossible to get angry, and besides, he still talks to you in a good voice, which feels like a mascot suddenly communicating with people.
"This is Memphis, it's our territory, it's them who came to suffer, it's useless for you to be so anxious now."
Randolph understands Gasol Jr.'s feelings, after all, this is the first time in many years that the Grizzlies have come so close to the Finals, and for the Grizzlies, who have always been underestimated, this is a major event in team history.
Of course, Randolph himself is very excited, but he has been in the league for a lot longer than Gasol Jr., so he has a better mentality.
"Alas...... I wasn't right just now. ”
Gasol Jr. also calmed down, after all, he has always been a very stable person, and as soon as Randolph said this, he understood that he did have a problem just now.
"It's okay, it's all for the team, everyone can understand." Randolph is actually more like the boss of the grizzlies at times, but his overly honest and cute appearance is really not too threatening.
"Two home games, we must keep them!"
Gasol Jr. and Randolph clashed their fists and said slowly.
"Yes, no problem."
Randolph softly comforted him that little Gasol was typical of pre-war anxiety.
On the one hand, we must swear to keep our home stadium, and on the other hand, we are determined to capture the opponent's home stadium, and this upcoming third game will be very exciting!