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"Are you ready, honey? There will be a big traffic jam in a while."

"Wait Brad, did you see Brady's toy puppy?"

"Toy puppy? Didn't you already put it in the cabinet?"

"Oh? Then there's nothing to deal with. Let's go, let's leave now!" The woman with short blond hair got into the car with a little boy in her arms. Before closing the door, the man glanced around the house. Nothing was forgotten. But in the end, his eyes fell on the NCAA championship trophy.

The championship trophy at home is just a fake, and the real one is now in the Butler University showroom. Although this trophy has been in his life for three years, the handsome young man always smiles every time he sees this trophy.

"Hey, Brad, didn't you say it's almost time for a big traffic jam?" Seeing that Stevens had been silent at the door for a long time, his wife shouted out the car window.

"Well, here we go." Stevens closed the door and took out the car keys with a smile.

"Are the tickets ready?"

"It has been put in the car a long time ago." Stevens took out two tickets from the locker at the front desk of the car. The itinerary on them read "Indianapolis to Dallas, Texas."

Yiyang, how can we miss your playoffs?

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Every year during the playoffs, Yiyang’s friends gather together. Because when the playoffs start, most people have already started their vacation. But unfortunately, because he is busy with the playoffs, Yiyang doesn't have much time to accompany them every time.

This year, Hayward and Stevens will still come to Dallas, starting from Yiyang's first playoff game and watching until the end.

Hayward has not had a taste of the playoffs so far, and Stevens also has a lot of free time after experiencing March Madness.

It seems that every year when the playoffs come, it becomes a day for everyone to get together. And this special way of reunion has been going on for three years.

"Hahaha, Gordon, I thought I would go to Salt Lake City to watch the game this year!" After meeting Hayward at the Dallas International Airport, Stevens was as happy as if he had seen his own child.

"Hey, we are only two games away from reaching the playoffs this season. Don't worry, boss, I will definitely send you tickets for the playoffs next season!"

"Don't,

I don't want to run between two places. What I'm looking forward to is seeing the showdown between you and Yi in the playoffs! In this way, I can watch two people playing at the same time in one place! " Stevens patted Hayward on the shoulder. Although Hayward's progress is not as "explosive" as Yiyang's, it is still outstanding enough. From a substitute rookie to the team's main forward, Hayward stepped forward in one step. It is not a bad idea to grow with one footprint.

"I'm afraid, you won't have time to watch the playoffs next season."

"Oh? How did you know that Tracy and I were planning to have a second child." Stevens, with a happy smile on his face, nudged Hayward with his elbow.

"What!? You want a second child! The next time the child is born, you must invite me and Yi!" Hayward looked surprised, obviously he didn't know anything about the second child.

"Um...it seems you don't know about this...then why do you say that I don't have time next year?"

After hearing this, Hayward looked mysteriously around to see if anyone was waiting, and then put his mouth next to Stevens' ear.

"I heard that many NA teams have sent scouts to Butler to watch games this season."

"Huh? Really?" Stevens was a little surprised. Although Butler University played good team basketball this year, to be honest, there were no particularly powerful players that could attract the attention of NA teams.

"Aren't you going to ask me who the players they are inspecting are?"

"Maybe they went to Indiana University to observe Victor Oladipo and then came to our place to watch the game?" Stevens joked.

"No, boss. They are here to inspect you."

Hayward's words made Stevens suddenly open his mouth.

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Yiyang received text messages from Hayward and Stevens while changing clothes in the locker room. These two guys are so punctual every year.

Putting down his phone, Yiyang continued to focus on the game itself. After two days of training, the Mavericks have developed a set of tactics specifically designed to deal with the Grizzlies' tight defense. Yiyang is also eager to try it, because there is no doubt that the key to this strategy is himself!

The current head coach of the Grizzlies, Lionel Hollins, has led the team for many years and has built the Grizzlies into an extremely defensive team. Whether it is inside or outside, they are currently the best defensive team in the league. One of the teams. A few years ago, the leader of the Grizzlies was small forward Rudy Gay. Now, the leading star has become the "black and white bears" inside - "Black Bear" Randolph and "White Bear" Gasol. The "Twin Towers" formed by these two people are the strongest insiders in NA today, and probably no one will object.

After being eliminated in seven games in the first round of the playoffs in last year's shortened season, the Grizzlies made a comeback this season, especially in the middle of the season when they completed a trade that has played a decisive role so far. Although compared with Rudy Gay, "Old Prince" Prince does not have advantages in many aspects such as age, scoring ability, athletic ability and court appeal, but the most important point is that he is more suitable for the current team. Grizzlies. The addition of Prince not only made the Grizzlies' offense more balanced, but also further improved their defense, which is particularly critical in the playoffs.

No one could have imagined that after abandoning their two biggest stars in Gay and Mayo, the Grizzlies would become better. Facts have proved that gathering together stars is indeed a shortcut to winning the championship, but it is not the only way out.

While the players were changing, Carlisle, who had just finished being interviewed by reporters, pushed in the door. Seeing that the players were almost accurate, the academic coach also clapped his hands vigorously.

"I stress again, although the Grizzlies are only ranked sixth in the Western Conference, they are by no means soft persimmons! In the first round of last year's playoffs, we could happily sweep the Clippers out! But this year, you must not hug Play with the mentality of being able to kill your opponents casually. The Memphis Grizzlies have no superstars, no huge market, and no news worth hyping. But they have a down-to-earth heart that is always ready to win the game!" After Carlisle said these words, he deliberately looked at Mayo. But Mayo remained calm and seemed not to be infected at all.

It's no wonder that the Grizzlies decisively chose not to renew Mayo's contract last summer. Mayo's personality is completely opposite to the Grizzlies team culture.

"So today, you have to concentrate on it. Otherwise, the Grizzlies' defense will not be broken down so easily."

"We get it, boss!" the Mavericks players responded in unison, Carlisle. Still very gratified. At least for now, the team's atmosphere is pretty good.

"Okay, let's make the final preparations. In five minutes, we'll go on the court to warm up!" Carlisle waved his hand, and the players continued to lower their heads and do their own things.

At this time, Carlisle walked to Yiyang and squatted in front of him.

"You must not feel pressure, just play as usual." Carlisle was a little worried that the young Carlisle would not be able to take on this important task in the playoffs.

The Grizzlies' advantage lies in the paint, while the Mavericks' disadvantage lies precisely in the paint. As for the center, Carlisle only has Kaman available. As for the white center Troy Murphy, there is no way he can play a role in the playoffs.

After Kaman left the game, Carlisle's only option was to let Nowitzki occupy the fifth position, and then use Brand and Yi Jianlian to take turns filling the vacancy at the fourth position. This approach will undoubtedly make the Mavericks' interior defense very tight. The power of the "Black and White Bears" is very huge.

Therefore, most of today's offensive pressure will be borne by Yiyang. Nowitzki is certainly powerful, but surrounded by Randolph and Gasol, I'm afraid the Germans will have a hard time playing. To put it bluntly, Yiyang has become the Mavericks' only hope to break through the Grizzlies!

"After a whole season, don't worry, boss, I'm in pretty good shape." Yiyang smiled at Carlisle. He also knew very well how difficult this series was, but difficulties should be challenged and overcome.

Brutal bears have invaded the land of Dallas. They are eager to turn the city into a hunting ground and use the blood of cowboys as paint to compose a painting of victory.

Young Yiyang picked up the spear and stood in front of everyone. The series has begun, and the most brutal fighting has begun. Did the spear pierce the grizzly bear's heart, or did the grizzly bear slap the cowboy into a pool of blood?

This year's series seems to be very difficult from the first game...

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