basketball boulder

Chapter 398 The Man Who Affected the Finals
Two days later, the Game [-] between the Grizzlies and the Spurs began in San Antonio.

For this battle, the Spurs really did everything they could.

The league does not allow the Spurs to use malicious fouls, but the Spurs have used off-the-board moves to the extreme.

As soon as the Grizzlies arrived in San Antonio, they got on the bus and encountered a traffic jam.

Some young people from the Holy City clashed on the road and directly blocked the road.

No matter how much the Grizzlies persuaded them, they finally called the police, and these young people left in a hurry.

But the Grizzlies have been stuck for hours.

Then there is the hotel noise attack.

Salt Lake City fans have played this trick before, and San Antonio fans have done it again.

After that comes floor tactics.

The Spurs' court deliberately placed several problematic floors.The Spurs players know and can avoid it.The Grizzlies didn't know anything and suffered a big loss.

……

After this set of three in a row, the Grizzlies were directly stunned.

最终，李磊砍下32分7篮板5助攻5抢断2盖帽，却难救主。

The Grizzlies lost the tiebreaker 88:97.

In Li Lei's first season in Memphis, he failed to make it to the Western Conference Finals.

In seven games, Li Lei played very well.

They are:
31分8篮板6助攻3抢断2盖帽。

44分9篮板6助攻5抢断3盖帽。

21分11篮板13助攻3抢断1盖帽。

19分6篮板3助攻2抢断2盖帽。

32分6篮板4助攻2抢断1盖帽。

66分13篮板4助攻3抢断1盖帽。

32分7篮板5助攻5抢断2盖帽。

七场下来，李磊场均35分8.6篮板5.9助攻3.3抢断1.7盖帽，投篮命中率51.3%，三分球命中率37.5%，罚球命中率89.9%。

Li Lei is impeccable in terms of statistics, on-court performance, and defense, even better than Duncan with 25.8 points, 11.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 3.1 blocks.

But the Grizzlies still lost.

As a result, some discordant voices appeared on social media.

"The Grizzlies lost, but Li Lei didn't!"

"Li Lei's teammates are all CBA."

"As long as Li Lei's teammates work hard, they can win against the Spurs."

"Pau Gasol is really bad. This second-in-command is too unqualified, and his scoring data is even worse than Parker. The biggest man in Europe is ridiculous."

……

This made Li Lei very unhappy.

During the interview, Li Lei spoke directly.

"I don't like it when you talk like that."

"The Grizzlies are a team, there are players, there are coaches, there are doctors, there are staff, losing is everyone's business, everyone is responsible.

But if you insist on finding someone with the greatest responsibility, it must be me, because I am the boss of the team, who will bear the responsibility if I don’t? "

"As for my teammates, every single one of them is excellent."

"Paul, his skills are very comprehensive, low post, long shot, support, passing, frame protection..."

"Dako, he just lost himself temporarily, and he will get back to his former self."

"Lowry, he is the hardest player on the entire Grizzlies team, and he sweats more than anyone else."

"Rudy, he is full of talent and can easily complete all kinds of difficult dunks. He has great potential in offense and defense."

"Hajim, he's an open guy, I suspect he has springs under his feet."

"Eddie, let's not talk about that old guy, I like playing with him."

"Tyron, he's smart and knows when to do what and who to give the ball to."

"Zhu Fangyu, he makes me feel very safe."

……

Li Lei tapped every teammate.

"So, my teammates weren't bad at all, they were really, really, really good guys."

"We just lost, but we didn't fall, please give us a little time, we will win back!"

After Li Lei spoke, those voices finally disappeared.

……

But Li Lei ushered in new troubles.

The day after the game ended, Kobe even knocked on Li Lei's door.

He carried a big bag, but nothing else.

Li Lei: "..."

"What are you doing here?"

"Training. Didn't you ask me to come?"

"But I just finished my last game yesterday, so I need to rest."

"I know, so I didn't come last night and left early this morning."

"..."

The first conversation between Li Lei and Kobe was completely on two latitudes.

Li Lei was helpless and could only express his feelings directly.

"Tim Graver won't arrive until next week, I need to rest this week, so I will start training from next week."

Kobe: "Okay, I see."

Kobe walked in with his bag on his back.

Li Lei: "..."

He tossed in the wind.

Why can't he understand, is this an order to evict a guest?

In order to prepare for the playoffs, Li Lei abstained from sex for a long time.

At the end of the season, Li Lei is preparing to fight with Avril Lavigne for 300 rounds and live a good life together.

As a result, Kobe forced his way in.

Li Lei was also helpless: "Whatever you want, as long as you want."

So in the past few days, Kobe occupied Li Lei's apartment.

And Li Lei took a look at the hotels in Memphis, with big beds, water beds, double beds, sofas, kitchens, and bathrooms.

A week later, Li Lei and Avril Lavigne parted ways, and she was going to Los Angeles to prepare for a concert.

In a week, Li Lei actually lost a lot of weight, which is more exaggerated than playing 100 games.

However, Avril's complexion was rosy, and she was even more charming.

……

When Li Lei returned to the apartment, Graver had already arrived, and he and Kobe were watching the live broadcast of the finals.

Kobe looked at Li Lei and found that Li Lei was a bit haggard. He couldn't help shaking his head: "It seems that you still can't train these two days, so let's watch the game together."

Li Lei was a little embarrassed, he was not so open in his bones.

However, Kobe and Graver didn't care. They didn't come from that stage.

Eat the marrow and know the taste, which young man in his early 20s can refuse such a thing?

Graver said: "Yao Ming and Duncan are the best low-post attackers in the league. You can watch the game with us, and Kobe and I will explain it to you based on the game, which is easier to understand."

Li Lei nodded and looked at the TV.

The current big score is 1:1, and the third battle is going on.

Li Lei and Avril Lavigne had been in a daze this week, the earth was shaking, and they knew nothing about the outside world.

"Which side has the upper hand?"

Li Lei asked curiously.

"If nothing else, the Spurs will lose!"

Kobe said with a complicated look.

To be honest, it's hard to say who is stronger, the Spurs or the 76ers.

One side is GDP, and the other side is to love the combination.

The 76ers' role players are better, but they need to be adjusted after all.

The Spurs' role players are worse, but they have played for many years and have a tacit understanding.

Most people think that the Spurs and 76ers should be considered 55.

But when it comes to fighting, the situation is different.

The 76ers are significantly stronger.

The reason is also very simple, that is, the Grizzlies led by Li Lei.

In seven games in the Western Conference finals, the Spurs were worn out by the Grizzlies.

Duncan, Parker, Ginobili, and Bowen all played overloaded. They were obviously tired and in poor condition after reaching the finals.

In the first game of the finals, the 76ers beat the Spurs by a big score.

In the second game, the Spurs resisted desperately, and finally won the game with 5 points, and the big score was tied 1:1.

In the ongoing third game, the 76ers continued to crush and established a huge advantage at halftime, 55:43, leading by 12 points.

The Spurs are hanging again.

Li Lei didn't make it to the finals, but it affected the finals.

(End of this chapter)