The first battle between the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies is only halfway through and it's very intense, with the score at 51 to 53. It's predictable that this will be the most evenly matched and intense series of the first round.
The hottest topic right now isn't the outcome of the duel between the two superstar centers, but rather... the Western Conference's top team, the Spurs, losing their first home game of the first round 99 to 105 to the Jazz Team!
Zhang Yang saw the latest post-game analysis from the Time Warner Cable Sports commentator, and learned that one key factor for the Jazz Team's upset victory was their middle lane defensive cuts!
Duncan's 45-degree angle coordination, Ginobili's drives and passes, and Conley's pick-and-roll offense... all locked down.
On the contrary, ignoring the defense and throwing shots from long two-point range, Guy played the best, making 8 of 17 shots, including 2 of 5 from three-point range, and adding 8 of 10 free throws for 26 points.
