The NBA playoffs continued on May 4, Beijing time. However, there was a scene of discord in today's Warriors and Grizzlies game. Warriors player Payton was fouled maliciously by Grizzlies player Dillon Brooks in the opening three minutes, and slow motion showed Brooks not only hitting Payton Jr.'s face, but also an obvious pushing motion, causing Peyton Jr. to have a supporting movement in his hand when he landed. After the game, relevant people revealed that Payton Jr. was fractured in his left elbow, and the probability of playing in the playoffs this year was very low.
Many people have expressed their views on Brooks' evildoers, and Warriors coach Kerr has also expressed his views. When asked by a reporter after the game what kind of punishment Brooks should be punished, Cole said: "It depends on the league, and I personally think that those who injure players and fouls should be banned for as long as possible." Warriors star Curry also thought Brooks' foul had crossed the line after the game.
Brooks is a very tough player, and Brooks did very well in last year's playoffs, averaging more than 20 points per game against the Jazz, which is not inefficient. Brooks is a player who is both offensive and defensive, and brooks has suffered from some injuries in this regular season, and his efficiency has declined slightly. But he's very important to the Grizzlies, his defensive prowess is excellent, and he spends a lot of time staring at the opponent's number one star. Unexpectedly, Brooks' defense turned into a malicious foul, and in this crucial game, Brooks used a malicious foul to make Payton Jr. injured and leave the court. The impact of this injury may be even greater than one might think.
First of all, Payton Jr. is a defensive tip on the outside and has a strong ability to hold the ball. In this year's regular season, Morant did not take advantage of Peyton Jr., and in the last game, under the strict defense of Peyton Jr., Morant scored a high score of 34 points, but his number of shots reached 31. Peyton Jr. was completely successful in his defense, and after Payton's injury, no one in the Warriors can really limit Morant, who is very fast in breaking through and has a strong ability to finish. Curry and Thompson are older and their movement speed is declining, and Wiggins, although defensively strong, has a higher center of gravity. Defending Morante's flexible little guard is still more difficult, making Green's defense of Morant every game even more nonsense. The Warriors lost their most important outside defender.
Second, Payton Jr.'s offensive ability is underestimated. Although Peyton Jr. does not have the ability to hold the ball offensively, his finishing efficiency is very high, and the finishing efficiency of Peyton Jr. is one of the best in the league. In this year's regular season, Payton Jr.'s interior finish shooting rate is higher than many centers, averaging a terrifying 75.7% of the inside shooting rate per game, ranking second in the league. His secondary shooting percentage reached 68.1%. Don't look at the little Payton is not tall, but he is very quick-witted and good at predicting card positions. Once Payton Jr. is in a reasonable position he can create a second offensive score. Thanks to Payton Jr., the Warriors' ability to finish and the ability to attack twice are not bad.
By the playoffs, Payton Jr.'s three-pointers also had a clear upward trend, averaging nearly one shot per game and a 75 percent three-point shooting percentage. Payton Jr., who faced the Nuggets in the previous series, hit a number of three-pointers and was impressive. He was no longer the empty spot.
Payton Jr.'s injury has left many Warriors fans heartbroken, and the league should punish Brooks well, his foul has completely crossed the line. If serious it could ruin Payton Jr.'s career, for this malicious foul league can refer to Cole's statement, the injured person rests as long as the fouler is suspended. Only in this way can it play a deterrent role. No one wants to see a player injured and wants both teams to play healthy in the next game. Dear officials, how do you rate Brooks' malicious foul today? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.