The height and figure of Oden and Gasol are as conspicuous as two giant towers in the Seattle SuperSonics' three-point line.

Antetokounmpo is actually not short, and has quite a lot of muscles on his body. However, comparing him with Oden and Gasol, Antetokounmpo's figure still seems a bit thin.

Of course, the same is true for Durant.

This high-flying style of play really left the Seattle SuperSonics with nothing to do on the court.

For Gasol, the man-to-man defense like the Seattle SuperSonics, coupled with the height of the SuperSonics defenders, means there is no obstacle or line of sight for his passing.

His pass can be perfectly delivered to Oden's hands at any angle and in any way.

Similarly, there is no player in the entire Seattle SuperSonics who can stop Oden holding the ball one-on-one.

And Oden has grown into a monster under the basket after seven years in the NBA. Even if his dominance is not as good as O'Neal and Yao Ming, he is definitely one of the most suitable players in the entire NBA history to be a combination of O'Neal and Yao Ming.

He has O'Neal's power play and Yao Ming's technical play.

This is also the reason why Antetokounmpo's attempt to bypass Oden just like Yao Ming failed, because in addition to strength and skills, he also has physical talent and athletic ability.

This is why when the Seattle SuperSonics continue to make rapid progress this season, many people feel that the Grizzlies, a team that should be somewhat aging and declining, are the most likely to become the Sonics' terminator.

Oden's current style of play and style are very suitable for being a small ball finisher.

In last year's playoffs, the Warriors, who had 80 wins and 2 losses and finally entered the finals, were pushed into a desperate situation by Oden and a group of aging stars, and finally defeated Oden and the Grizzlies 4-3.

Although Oden failed to reverse the NBA's small-ball trend in the playoffs last season.

But it received a lot of praise.

It is precisely because of last season's playoff game against the Warriors that Oden has naturally become the NBA's No. 1 center this season.

Therefore, after the Seattle SuperSonics' first defense was penetrated by Oden and the Grizzlies, even Nelson on the bench was a little surprised and frowned.

You know, he never showed such an expression when he was playing against the Warriors.

Of course, compared with the surprise and frown that Old Nelson is feeling now.

The Grizzlies fans at the scene and many viewers in front of the TV had completely different expressions at this time.

The audience at the scene was of course excited.

In the past few years that Oden has been with the Grizzlies, it can be said that he has become the well-deserved number one player in the Grizzlies, just like James who did not leave the Cavaliers.

"Beat the Sonics and win the MVP!"

There is no doubt that the Grizzlies' opening offense gave them an opportunity to achieve this goal in this game.

In front of the TV, the expressions on the faces of Kobe, James and others were a little complicated.

Both men, of course, want to be the first to beat the Seattle SuperSonics.

However, I am not unwilling to see the Seattle SuperSonics and Leafs fail.

To be honest, Oden and the Grizzlies' start really surprised them.

The Seattle SuperSonics' first defense failed like this. According to the Seattle SuperSonics' past style, after being dunked by Oden, while Oden was still under the basket, he must have quickly sent a baseline ball and went straight to the fast break.

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It doesn't matter if the defense can't stop you. Let's have a running race to see who has the better running ability.

But the Seattle SuperSonics' first offense didn't start with a quick baseline kick.

Because when Antetokounmpo, who was pushed away by Oden, wanted to quickly serve the baseline ball, Tracy McGrady, Carter and Battier, the three Seattle SuperSonics outside players who had been standing outside the three-point line, had all retreated.

Near the center line!

The Grizzlies didn't give the Seattle SuperSonics any chance to counterattack on the fast break.

After seeing the live big-screen replay and the TV replay, the audience at the scene and in front of the TV all had surprised looks on their faces.

In fact, even the two on-site commentators, Barkley and Kenny Smith, had surprised expressions on their faces after watching the replay of the Grizzlies' attack.

"In this Grizzlies offense, after the ball was handed to Gasol, McGrady and Carter Battier stood at the top of the arc outside the three-point line, standing at 45 degrees on the left and right sides, and did not enter the three-point line at all.

They participated in the offense in one step, without moving, and without the intention of going to the baseline to open up more space for Oden and Gasol. In addition to being three-point shooters on the outside, the three of them were always preparing to retreat!

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"When Gasol made sure to pass the ball to Oden, the three of them didn't even have to contain it, and they retreated directly!"

Watching the scene replayed on the big screen when Gasol threw the ball to Oden, Carter, Tracy McGrady and Battier stepped back in perfect harmony, Kenny Smith and Barkley were really shocked.

"The Grizzlies believe that Gasol and Oden can solve the Sonics' offense and this defense!"

"And complete this attack and defense quickly!"

You know, when they retreat, the players defending them outside will shrink back and double-team Oden or Gasol. If the Grizzlies' offense is not so fast this time, they will directly let Oden and Gasol fight 2

Five's retreat is cheating.

But in the end, it was proved that their choice was correct.

Oden and Gasol really completed the offense quickly.

There wasn't even a chance to double-team the Sonics' outside players.

"The double inside combination of Oden and Gasol is too great for the SuperSonics' five small advantages!"

In the end, the Grizzlies' three outside players not only did not cheat their father, but also directly killed the Seattle SuperSonics' fast break without being visible!

Therefore, after returning to defense on the spot, almost all the cameras on the scene were focused on Grizzlies head coach Hollins who was standing in front of the Grizzlies substitute on the sidelines.

Obviously, this attack was definitely premeditated!

Of course Hollins felt the sudden focus of the live camera, but there was still no expression on his face.

This is his sixth consecutive season coaching the Grizzlies. It can be said that he has accompanied the Grizzlies from their peak to the present.

He knew very well that there were not many opportunities left for him.

Since he accepted the Grizzlies, the Grizzlies have been the representatives of the league's big man teams.

Over the years, the league's biggest team has continued to fail.

The Sonics succeeded, the Mavericks succeeded, the Warriors succeeded, the Cavaliers succeeded, but the Grizzlies continued to fail.

He knows very well that it will be difficult for him to win big with the Grizzlies now. The trend has passed.

This season's game against the Seattle SuperSonics is his only chance to go against the current.

In the game against the Sonics, he needs to bring out everything he has gained in the Grizzlies over the years.

If this opportunity is not grasped, the Grizzlies will rebuild, he will leave, and Oden, the wizard among the 'big men', will be forced to change his style of play and slowly transform into a 'small' one.

Isn't it a cruel and cruel thing to force O'Neal to run?

If he could succeed, how could O'Neal be willing to change himself to run like a small man?

Of course, Oden is not as dominant as O'Neal.

But he knew that Oden also had the desire to succeed like O'Neal. If things really couldn't be done in the end, he would force himself to make changes.

So, this time, not only is Oden going against the trend, but he and the Grizzlies are also going against the trend!

This is a game that neither he nor the Grizzlies want to lose!

Without the opportunity for a fast break, the Seattle SuperSonics could only force a positional battle with the Grizzlies.

However, although the Grizzlies' defensive strategy slowed down the Seattle SuperSonics' offensive speed.

But in terms of positional warfare, the Seattle SuperSonics are really not the same defense that fears the Grizzlies.

Not to mention the three outsiders McGrady, Carter and Battier, Gasol is a defensive hole that the Grizzlies can never solve.

If the defense is big, Gasol is certainly not a defensive vulnerability.

But all five of the Seattle SuperSonics' players are so-called small players.

Antetokounmpo took Oden directly to the basket after halftime.

Facing the Seattle SuperSonics players Leonard, Yee, Durant and James Harden standing outside the circle, Gasol must choose a defense.

In the end, Gasol chose James Harden, who seemed to be the "easiest to bully" among the four.

The SuperSonics will let whoever Gasol defends. After James Harden received Durant's pass, he made a breakthrough and directly passed Gasol cleanly.

Gasol's defense was already working very hard. After being passed by James Harden, he immediately turned around and chased back. However, when he chased the free throw line, he saw James Harden hit Oden who was helping to defend.

It stopped, and then like magic, the basketball in James Harden's hand was thrown low from Oden's armpit to Antetokounmpo, who had already circled back to the basket.

Same alley-oop!

The same momentum sinks!

Although Oden had tried very hard to turn around and pounce, he was still a beat too slow.

2 to 2!

Although it was a different process, the Seattle SuperSonics used the same method to get the same score.

Of course, in the Grizzlies' first offense, it was Oden who was stunning, but in this SuperSonics offense, the amazing thing was definitely not Antetokounmpo's dunk.

Instead, he broke through Gasol and then calmly passed the ball to James Harden for Antetokounmpo's alley-oop.
To be continued...