The All-Star Game ended and the NBA regular season war rekindled. On February 19, in the run-down Detroit, the Grizzlies welcomed their first opponent after the All-Star Game, the Pistons.

The Pistons' poor record of 21 wins and 33 losses this season is not surprising, because they have not reached the playoffs in the past three seasons. For a team that rebuilds, it is not possible to get rid of the bad game in just one or two days.

There is no suspense in this game, the Grizzlies' strength is far above the Pistons. Even in a single position, the Pistons do not have any advantage.

Brandon Wright is the Pistons' most relied on player, but as a sophomore, he averaged 40% shooting percentage, making his 13 points seem to be piled up by shooting rights.

The Grizzlies took the lead early and got off work in three quarters. This is a situation that often happened after Stevens took over the Grizzlies.

In the fourth quarter, Grizzlies and other Grizzlies were sitting on the bench, but the camera shot was aimed at the guy with an ordinary appearance at the end of the bench.

"This is Tobias Harris' first game with the Grizzlies, but even in garbage time, Coach Stevens doesn't seem to be planning to let him play. I still don't understand what the Grizzlies are trying to do this deal." Two local commentators in Detroit were so bored that they began to worry about the Grizzlies.

"It's not just you, Walton, many people don't understand what the Grizzlies think. The deal will inevitably destroy the integrity of the Grizzlies' lineup. If a player is traded but he can't be used, it's meaningless for the teams that are striving to the Finals. Rather than that, it's better to keep Speitz. God knows what the Grizzlies are for, maybe they just want to find a sense of presence in the trading market?"

The teasing of the two commentators and Harris' helpless expression made Old Ball in front of the TV very helpless.

But in fact, there is a reason why Harris didn't play during garbage time. Harris, who appeared in the training hall for the first time yesterday, was beaten up by Randolph and Arthur.

On the training ground, Harris seemed at a loss. Facing Randolph, Harris was almost unable to move at the basket. And the defensive end could not resist the rough collision of the Big Black Bear.

Afterwards, facing Arthur, who had already ruptured the Achilles tendon, Harris actually struggled very hard.

To be honest, his performance surprised Link. Is this still the All-Star Tobias Harris in the future?

After the training, Harris was very depressed. He wanted to vent his negative emotions by relying on extra training, but since the team had away games today, Stevens banned everyone from practicing yesterday.

Link felt uncomfortable when he returned home with that frustrated mood. After the training, Randolph was also very disappointed. On the way to the parking lot with Link, he kept shaking his head, "Didn't you say that he would let me know who Tobias and Harris today? Sorry, that kid has no place to shine."

He was in such a bad state during training yesterday, so Harris naturally did not get a chance to play today.

A few minutes later, the game ended. The Grizzlies easily smashed the Pistons 105-91 away game. Link scored 23 points, 6 assists and 4 rebounds in three quarters, making him the best player of the game without any suspense.

At the post-match press conference, Link encountered no embarrassing problems throughout the whole process, until the last reporter raised his hand.

"Link, how do you evaluate the team's deal about Tobias Harris?"

Harris was in the locker room at this time, and the content of the press conference was also on the radio. He suddenly stopped the movements in his hand and became extremely focused.

Link cursed the reporter in his heart, "It's so bad." There was nothing wrong with the whole audience, but in the end he had to dig a hole for himself."

However, Link is still an old bird who has been in the league for three years, and he can easily deal with such reporters. "I believe Tobias will play his own value in Memphis. You may think I am saying beautiful things, but I am serious. We were all despised at the beginning. However, we were all reborn in Memphis. Harris is the same. He is integrating into the team."

Stevens next to Link nodded in praise, and Link said this beautifully.

Moreover, Stevens is also confident that Harris will be better. Yesterday was not the final form.

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Link put on his headphones and prepared to have a good sleep on the plane. The night after the away game was always the most exhausting, and after this game, the Grizzlies would not go home, but would rush to Toronto, the northern border without stopping.

Tomorrow, in that city that is now tens of degrees below zero, the Grizzlies will face the Raptors back-to-back. As soon as the All-Star Game is over, they will fight back-to-back directly, and the Grizzlies' schedule is no longer the same.

As soon as Link put the headphones on, Tobias Harris walked towards Link, and then waved embarrassedly, "Can you say a few words to you? Link. Of course, I'm very sorry if you disturb you."

"Of course not to bother, sit down Harris. We are not so restrained in the Grizzlies." Link smiled at Harris, and put down the headphones in his hand.

"That's what I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being willing to drive me home yesterday. You know, I was so dizzy when I came to Memphis for the first time yesterday. Fortunately, you are there. And, thank you for what you said at the press conference today. That means a lot to me, thank you!"

In just a few words, Link heard three thanks. Harris is different from many black players. He is polite and very well-educated.

"Don't thank me, our teammates, aren't we? Teammates should do this. Tobias, I know there are many voices in questioning you in the past two days, but you don't have to care. If anyone here has not been questioned, they will not come to Memphis, hahahaha. I believe that the team needs you to trade you. So, keep working hard. Our goal this year is not simple. I hope you can be prepared." After saying that, Link patted Harris on the shoulder.

Stevens, who was sitting diagonally behind, couldn't help laughing when he saw this scene. Third-grade leaders are indeed rare.

Many players didn't understand how to live in the third grade. Link was better, he could enlighten others.

Link also knew that it was not a matter of one person to win the championship, and he had to gather everyone's strength. There was no harm in having an extra helper.

I hope Harris can find his state as soon as possible.

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"I, Cao, it's a miracle that we can land!" Randolph suddenly lost all sleepiness as soon as he got off the plane.

Because it's too cold!

It was snowing heavily in Toronto today, and the plane delayed the air for two hours. It was not until it changed its landing and flew to Toronto's second largest Pattonville Airport, and finally landed. At 4:30 in the morning, when the players got off the plane, they found that there was a blizzard at Pattonville Airport!

Fortunately, it was only heavy when they landed, otherwise they really didn't know how long they would have to hover in the sky.

"Everyone is standing together, don't run around!" Stevens shouted at the front, feeling that he was leading a mountaineering team.

Everyone got on the bus under heavy snow, but found that the street was covered with white and could not even see the road.

Several police cars with flashing lights came over, showed their ID and got on the bus, "Sorry, the snow is too heavy now, and the road is temporarily closed! When can we set off, we still have to wait for notification!"

"What? Can't you set off yet?" Stevens looked at his watch and it was almost five o'clock in the morning! If he doesn't set off now, when will he get to the hotel? In another 14 hours, the Grizzlies players will be playing games!

"I can't do anything, coach. But for safety reasons, I'd better wait for the notice. Don't worry, when the road is reopened, we will open the way for you." After that, the police officer got out of the car. Stevens turned around and saw only the tired faces of the players.

This trip to the north was quite unpleasant.
Chapter completed!