After the first round, there was a rare day off, and each team was preparing for the next round. In addition to the intense training, the players and managers have also expressed their views on the next round. Ayton said Doncic was one of the most difficult players to defend and needed the strength of the whole team to defend him. That's right, as long as Doncic is limited, the Sun will be half successful. Doncic, on the other hand, said that Paul is a great player who makes every team he stays better, and there is nothing wrong with that. It is worth mentioning that Ayton also said an interesting thing, a long time ago, he and Doncic played table tennis to win or lose, a round of $1,000, the result of Doncic lost, but did not give Ayton money, for some Ayton quipped: Doncic still owes me $1,000, I want to get it back. Of course, for stars with an annual salary of tens of millions, it will not be worse than this $1,000, Ayton is adjusting the mood, the big war is coming, and it is not necessarily a good thing to be in a state of tension.
One thing to say, from the point of view of paper strength, the Sun still has an advantage, and if the lone ranger wants to win, in addition to Doncic's normal performance, the shooter on the outside must also be thrown. The game between the Grizzlies and the Warriors is also very interesting, it is a contest between experience and youth. Although the strength is at a disadvantage, Grizzlies coach Jenkins is very confident, saying that after winning the first round, the team has become more confident and we will not give up any opportunity. There is also good news that interior main Force Adams will soon return, which is very beneficial to improve the strength of the penalty area. Of course, the Grizzlies can get a second-best finish in the West, naturally there are their unique places, with Jarren Jr.'s defense, Bain's outside shooting, and morant and Brooks' stability being the main reasons. For a young team with an average age of only 24 years old, playoff experience is the most lacking in the team. Admittedly, the Warriors also have weaknesses, and injuries are one of the factors of uncertainty, as Curry said, whoever makes the adjustment first in this round of the season will get the lead.
It is worth mentioning that Kerr also has a hole card in his hand, he is the unknown young player Payton II, although his data on the offensive end is not conspicuous, but it is remarkable on the defensive end, especially in defending Morant is very experienced, according to statistics, when Peyton II defended Morant in the regular season, the latter's shooting percentage was only 16%, which is really a thing down. Kerr also made it clear that Payton II would focus on defending Morant and even other players, and that he was a player born for the playoffs. For the Warriors, defending Morant is half the battle, and the Grizzlies must grasp the solution. However, the regular season sample is too small, which can only be used as a reference, and in Morant's absence, the Grizzlies have achieved an 11-1 record. Of course, for Payton II, if he defends Morant, he will get a foothold in the NBA.