Two Hundred and Forty-Four: The Real Counterpoint

Link had some headaches, and his extra training plan was greatly affected by this intensive schedule. Just one day after 4 days and 3 games, the Grizzlies will fly to Los Angeles to continue playing away games. That is to say, the players have never returned to Memphis since they played the Kings at home on January 3.

They are either playing the game or on the way to the game.

The next morning after playing the Jazz, the Grizzlies flew to Los Angeles, and Hollins decided to let the team prepare for the next night's game against the Lakers. Although it is only the beginning of the season, the physical fitness of the players is already being severely tested.

Randolph's sore knee was a shot in the arm, and Hollins had to strictly schedule his players' schedules to minimize the risk of injury.

Sitting on the plane to Los Angeles, Link checked the recent situation of the Lakers. In his impression, since the two consecutive championships, the Lakers began to decline all the way, until Kobe's Achilles tendon ruptured in the end, and the Lakers were completely reduced to a belly team.

Sure enough, this season, the situation for the Lakers is really bad.

This summer, the Lakers and Hornets had planned a seismic deal, Paul and Kobe could have formed the league's strongest back line combination. But the league's "basketball reason" rejected the deal, which greatly hurt the Lakers.

In order to wipe the butt, the Lakers had to trade away the best sixth man Odom in a free way. And on this basis, the Lakers have almost nothing to add.

On Gasol's side, if it wasn't for his friendship with Kobe, the Spaniards might have been demoralized long ago.

He has done his best for the Lakers, and he is the hero that the Lakers can win two consecutive championships. However, it was put on the shelves again and again by the management.

There is speculation that by the middle of the season, the Lakers will certainly have a seismic deal. The Purple and Gold will not give up, they vow to create a lineup that can compete with the Heat's Big Three.

Therefore, the Lakers are now in danger, without the cohesion and determination of the two consecutive championships.

The record is a good indicator of the Lakers' current predicament -- 5 wins and 4 losses. This record is naturally not enough for the Lakers who are aiming for the championship.

But the more the Lakers are like this, the more worried Link is!

With such a poor record for the Lakers, what is most anxious now is naturally the paranoid who called Link to go to practice in the early morning.

That guy is going to do everything he can to win the game, you don't know what he's going to do in the game.

"Come on Sunday," the words seemed to say hello to Link. But with Kobe's character, it's possible that it's literally what it means.

That place in Los Angeles has begun to be less desirable.

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Malice Speights hasn't had a stellar performance since moving to the Grizzlies. As the No. 16 rookie in 2008, he has made no progress in stats in recent years.

Therefore, this season, Speights wants to vigorously develop his three-point shooting ability to increase his offensive means.

So every day, the big man Speights will practice three-pointers with the perimeter players, which is an alternative scene on the Grizzlies training ground.

Hollins looked at the players playing on the practice court and was a little worried about the next day's game. As we all know, the current model of the Lakers is super guard + champion twin towers. In the past, the black and white bears would not suffer too much when they met the champion twin towers. But this season, the Lakers' championship twin towers have made Hollins very anxious.

Randolph's knee soreness rested last game, and today's training state can be said to be very, very ordinary. In the next game against Pau Gasol, Hollins can't guarantee that the Big Black Bears can continue to contribute 20+10 data.

On the other hand, Pau Gasol has little advantage against Bynum this year. "Little Shark" Bynum's data this season ushered in a blowout explosion, with playing time, points and rebounds reaching career highs.

The Lakers did not have Bynum in the first five games of the season. As a result, Bynum scored 23 points and 13 rebounds as soon as he came back.

Help the Lakers madly beat the old Nuggets in the playoffs.

Bynum temporarily ranked first in the West All-Star voting center position this year, averaging 187 points and 118 rebounds, which can be said to be the best among all centers in the West. Now this aggressive Bynum, Pau Gasol may not be able to do it.

Losing an advantage inside is the last thing Hollins wants to see. I just hope that tomorrow, Link doesn't let Kobe be completely crazy.

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Jan. 8, Staples Center. Randolph received a massage from a physical therapist before the game, but when he got on the court to warm up, he still didn't feel very comfortable in his knee.

For professional athletes, when the 30th year comes, the physical condition may really decline by a lot.

"Can you do it Zach, or take a few more days off." Hollins looked at Randolph's warm-up state, a little worried.

"It's alright, I can persevere!" Randolph waved his hand, don't look at his usual casual look. But in the face of competition, he has always been very attentive and very serious.

Link gritted his teeth secretly, it seems that the big black bear will not be in a good state today. If it is to fight some cats and dogs, it will be fine. The key is that his opponent today is Pau Gasol. If Randolph couldn't play, Link knew that he had to stand up himself.

But it's unfortunate to say that this time, when I met Kobe this time, Link was actually playing at the second position. He really didn't know what kind of experience it would be like to play against Kobe for the whole game. Last season against the Lakers, Link basically played the 3 position, but only occasionally faced off against Kobe for a few rounds.

But today, things are very different. The image of being brutally abused by Kobe Bryant in the training hall during the All-Star period last year came to my mind again.

Just as he was thinking, Link heard cheers from the stands at Staples Center. Turning his head and looking, sure enough, the Lakers players in white jerseys appeared.

The Lakers are the only team in the league with a non-white home jersey, their home jersey is yellow. But on Sunday, as is customary, the Lakers will play in their white jerseys.

Kobe looked serious, and his 5-4 record made him unable to laugh. So much so that when he came over to hug Link, he was still sullen.

"Link, 40 points and triple-doubles are really yours. Your offseason efforts have not been in vain, keep up the good work. This year, let's try to be teammates in the All-Star Game." After hugging, Kobe patted Link's shoulder. Of course, there was still no smile on his face.

"I will work hard, continue to win games, continue to play good stats, maybe my votes can surpass Griffin, hahahaha." Link smiled halfway and waved his hand embarrassedly. Because he found that he was the only one laughing during the whole process, and Kobe was still smiling!

This guy is so paranoid in the face of victory! Maybe this guy won't even laugh until he beats the Grizzlies!

Just horrible!

"Well, work hard. You will definitely continue to win games and continue to put up good numbers, but not today. This is Staples, and I have the final say here." After that, Kobe turned and left without looking back.

Link stayed where he was, really didn't want to play against Kobe!

You can do that with a second-year rookie!

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