Basketball K God

Chapter 332 The Firm Xie Kai and the Old and Firm Dazed
The commentators for this game are still Charles Barkley and Mike Fratello from the previous game.

In this game, the Spurs at home did not have Manu Ginobili in their pre-match roster, and it was still the lineup of the previous game.

After the announcement of the Grizzlies' starting lineup, the mystery was instantly revealed.They did not change, and they were still the starting lineup of the previous game.

"Charles, Memphis has not changed, what do you think is the intention of their coaching staff?" Mike Fratello asked.

With an expression of "everything is under my control", Barkley said slowly: "If I were Lionel, I would not change. Their problem is not to replace Tony with Sean or Sam. It’s on Kane Xie and Mike Conley. If this pair of starting backcourts can’t play, Zach alone can’t kill the San Antonio Spurs’ inside group with Tim as the core.”

Mike Fratello nodded, and then went on to ask: "Do you think Kane Xie will bounce back this game?"

Barkley shook his head resolutely: "I never thought that Kane Xie could perform well in this level of competition. I dare not say that he will not be able to play a good game in this round of the series, but I can be sure Unfortunately, he can't continue to play well. I still say that, his strength is not enough to cope with this level of competition, he is just a regular season player."

Since the Spurs won the first game, there was a lot less booing in this game.In the eyes of many Spurs fans, the Grizzlies' behavior of deliberately losing and picking opponents is abhorrent, but they are not the home team's opponents, that's for sure.Since they are going to overreach their means to play this round of the series against the home team, then sweep them.

Xie Kai's expression was calm, and his eyes showed firmness.Beneath his calm expression is a fiery heart, he is eager to fight, eager to win.

On the sidelines, the famous Spurs "Iceman" George Gervin and his family came to watch the game and cheer for his home team.Iceman spent most of his career with the Spurs. He is one of the top 50 NBA stars and has won 4 scoring titles and 5 first team games.Now his No. 44 jersey is hung above the arena.

Xiaojiasao and McDyess stood near the middle circle and prepared to jump the ball, and the game was about to start.

The little sister-in-law roared, the jump ball defeated McDyess, Xie kicked the ball, and awarded it to Conley, and the series officially started in G2.

Conley dribbles over and runs the offense at the top of the arc.

It was still George Hill who defended Xie Kai. In the last game, under his leadership, Xie Kai of the "170 Club" in the regular season only made 13 of 5 shots and made 4 turnovers. It can be said that he played very well. not good.Relying on his defensive performance in the last game, he was once again entrusted with an important task by the team's coaching staff in this game, and the defense thanked him.

The first offense of the Grizzlies is still to find Randolph in the low post, but he was troubled by flanking in the last game, and he still failed to make a hit when the opponent defended alone.

Duncan took the rebound and handed it to Parker to advance.

Parker pushed forward with the ball, cooperated with Duncan in the high position, and hit a mid-range jumper to help the team score first!
The Spurs lead 2:0!

Barkley said: "One thing that Memphis has been difficult to solve is the problem of Zach's defense against pick-and-rolls. He doesn't want to jump out, but likes to shrink in. Once the opponent's ball-holding shooting rate is high, the defensive end is prone to problems. .”

Mike Fratello nodded in agreement: "TP is a good mid-range jump shooter, and he hit a lot of shots against Zach last game."

For the Grizzlies, Randolph continued to miss, while Duncan continued to close.

Parker repeated the old trick, but this time Conley circled the screen very quickly, interfered, and finally missed!

The little sister-in-law accepted the rebound and handed it to Xie Kai to push it over.

The game lasted more than 2 minutes. Except for Parker's 1 goal, the two teams did not make any sports goals, and there were no shooting fouls. The offensive efficiency of both teams was very low.

None of the fans in the stands dozed off. After all, this is the playoffs, and every round is crucial. Although the two sides have been fighting, the leading side is only 2 points ahead, which is far from being a big advantage. .

Xie Kai made a mid-range shot in the opening game, but unfortunately he failed to make a hit!
"This game seems to be another defensive battle!" Mike Fratello sighed.

Barkley said with a smile: "These two teams are defensive. Memphis lacks Rudy, the main offensive point of the striker, and San Antonio lacks Manu. The offensive point is reduced, and the defensive end is strong. It is difficult to attack. What a brilliant performance."

The Spurs attacked here, and Duncan singled out Richard Jefferson on the flank after the basket.

Jefferson's George Hill, who broke out from the outside line, was intercepted by Xie Kai!

Xie Kai quickly counterattacked with the ball and killed the frontcourt one-stop. Facing the siege and interception of Parker and George Hill, the European step forced a layup and caused Parker's foul!

The fans of the home team in the stands booed. Obviously, 30% of the boos were given to the opponent Xie Kai, and 70% were given to the referee who called Parker a foul.

Parker is the main organizer and scoring point of the team's backcourt. If he is beaten for a foul, how much damage will it do to the team. You don't need to know the football master, but ordinary fans will know it.

"Kane played really tough and decisive, but it's not a particularly good opportunity!" Mike Fratello sighed.

Barkley explained: "He can only play this ball by himself. The timing of the pass is not good. If he passes the ball rashly, he may make a mistake. There is still a chance to cause damage by himself!"

Xie Kai went to the free throw line. Amidst the loud interference from the away fans, he made a free throw and scored the team's first point of the game.

Xie Kai made two free throws to tie the score!

On the Spurs side, Parker was flanked with the help of a screen and made a mistake when he gave the ball to Duncan!

The little sister-in-law steals the ball and hands it to Xie Kai to advance.

Xie Kai counterattacked with the ball and hit Tony Allen on the right side.

Tony Allen catches the ball and hits a 3-step layup, and the Grizzlies lead the score!
Thank you for the 1th assist in this game!
"Good ball, Memphis overtook! Kane passed the ball too timely!" Mike Fratello praised.

There was a timeout on the sidelines, and Popovich held the tactical board with dissatisfaction, his eyes were cold enough to freeze an elephant.

The noise of the fans of the home team in the stands was also much quieter. The home team made two mistakes in a row, and the scene was indeed a bit ugly.

Mike Fratello said: "Charles, Memphis is on the move! The offense is alive! Although it is only 2 points behind, I think there is nothing wrong with Greg's call for a timeout."

Barkley nodded, then shook his head again: "The timing of the timeout is okay, but Memphis' offense hasn't really come alive. If you look carefully, he didn't hit in the previous few rounds, and the only goal he got in a sports game was also They played more counterattacks and scored less, and they still haven't really organized an effective offense in the half-court position."

(End of this chapter)