Basketball's No. 1 Anti-Fan

Chapter 151 "No One Wants to Meet Us Next Season"

This time, Han Sen was quickly pulled up by his teammates.

He stood up, took a long breath, and then smiled.

Even though I used up all my energy, the ending was worth it!

Hansen stepped to the free throw line.

"MVP! MVP!"

The familiar shouting sounded again at the scene.

Hansen has scored 39 points, which is second only to the seventh game against the Thunder in the first round.

But his performance tonight was not just about statistics. He played for 44 minutes, the most among players on both teams.

Especially in the second half of the fourth quarter, he managed to win the game for the Grizzlies despite having very little energy left, which is more important than the points he scored.

MVP, leader, he deserves all these titles.

"Shh!"

Amid the cheers of the fans, Hansen made the free throw, which concluded the game.

The final score on the field was 105 to 101. Although Terry made a three-pointer at the end, it was too late.

赛后的数据统计，韩森得到40分，兰多夫25分11板5助攻，小加索尔17分9板，康利11分5助攻。

诺维茨基29分5板5助攻，特里15分，基德13分，巴里亚11分。

After the game, the audience cheered in unison, and some people kept waving the sign that read "This is our home court."

This counterattack in desperate situation allowed the Grizzlies to retain hope and rekindled their confidence.

However, Han Sen was sitting on the bench at the moment, not even having the strength to stand.

He didn't let Randolph pull him up from the bench until the post-game handshake.

"You played well and deserve this victory." Nowitzki was impressed by Hansen's performance tonight.

"But I will perform better in the next game."

"See you next time." Han Sen replied with a smile.

He knew Nowitzki would definitely play better in the next game, but after such a game, the Grizzlies' morale also rose.

Continue to win at home?

why not!
"The Monkey King captures the Silver Horn King".

Because of what Zhang Weiping said in the commentary booth, the new issue of "Basketball Pioneer" directly used it as the front-page headline.

This is very much in line with the culture of the University of Tokyo, and there is no sense of disobedience.

Because up to this point in the series, everyone can see that the Mavericks are the team with a better lineup and stronger strength.

But Han Sen's performance in Game 3, especially when he fought to exhaustion, was very much like that monkey.

"Han has scored 2 points or more twice in this year's playoffs. In the game against the Mavericks, he averaged 40 points in three games! We must realize that Han is only a sophomore player!"

In TNT's latest show, Barkley turned on the crazy boasting mode.

Nowitzki's performance in this year's playoffs was incredible, but that still couldn't overshadow Hansen's brilliance.

"I think someone in Cleveland must be unable to sleep right now, because they have sent away the team's future with their own hands." Before finishing, he did not forget to tease the Cavaliers management.

Although most media were promoting the game between the Heat and the Bulls at this time, because the Big Three vs. the rise of Chicago was obviously more topical, Hansen won attention for himself with his performance.

He really made a name for himself in this year's playoffs.

After two days of rest, the G4 between the Mavericks and the Grizzlies continued in Memphis.

The Grizzlies, with the morale from the previous game, were very aggressive on defense after the opening.

The sudden increase in defensive intensity also made the Mavericks somewhat uncomfortable.

The Grizzlies outscored the opponent 26 to 15 in the first quarter.

This quarter of the game allowed the fans at the scene to see what a young team is, a young and energetic team.

However, after entering the second quarter, the situation of the game turned around.

In other words, after fighting too hard in the first quarter, the Grizzlies encountered physical problems in the second quarter.

Fortunately, the Grizzlies showed their usual resilience and relied on the advantage established in the first quarter to still lead 51-46 at halftime.

Because the Mavericks started to chase points early, not only Hansen, but also Gasol Jr. played the entire first half.

Then in the third quarter, the Grizzlies returned from halftime and once again took advantage through defense.

They led the Mavericks by as many as 15 points in the first period of the third quarter.

The two sides began to rotate, and Han Sen finally had the opportunity to rest.

But he had to go back on the court soon after he sat down because the Mavericks, led by Terry and Barea, began a crazy chase.

When the game entered the fourth quarter, the Mavericks had narrowed the score gap to single digits.

At this time, the Grizzlies had already had serious problems with their physical fitness.

That ultimately cost them the game.

In this game, the Grizzlies paid the price as a team.

This involves the details of physical energy distribution.

Young teams are prone to this problem of over-exerting themselves at the start of the game due to excessive excitement.

Even Han Sen realized this later. Although he was a time traveler, some things required experience accumulation and could not be realized without experience.

This should actually be something that the head coach should be able to control, but Hollins doesn't seem to have that ability either.

Of course, it is because the opponent is the Mavericks. As O'Neal said, they are the team that is best at turning the tables this season.

The Grizzlies were reversed, falling behind 1-3, and had to play Game 5 away. For them, their season is over.

Because for a team like the Lakers, morale has completely collapsed in a similar situation. Not only were they swept in the last game, they also lost by 36 points.

But this Grizzlies team, as Hansen said after Game 1, may lose, but will never give up.

This was actually very obvious in each of the four games. Although they had wins and losses, they had never been forced into garbage time.

It was precisely because of this that they played a game in G5 that no one expected.

Although they did not take the lead at the start like in G4, they remained in a stalemate with the Mavericks.

Or it can be said that they learned from the lessons of G4 and did not fight so fiercely at the beginning.

And this stalemate, or rather fighting, eventually gave them an opportunity.

Although due to the depth of the lineup, their physical fitness in the fourth quarter is still a problem.

But Hansen and Randolph teamed up to play a fatal wave in the middle of the fourth quarter, which allowed them to eventually beat the Mavericks 106-100 and tie the score to 2-3.

"This team deserves everyone's respect!" This time it was not Barkley who expressed his emotion, but Mike Breen, ESPN's most senior commentator who has witnessed the rise and fall of countless teams.

Because of the depth of the lineup and the game experience, this Grizzlies team was at a disadvantage against the Mavericks, but they played no weaker than the Mavericks on the field.

In Game 6 of the series, the two sides returned to Memphis to face off again.

The Grizzlies' playing style did not change much from the previous game, but Nowitzki once again entered an unstoppable mode in this game.

Perhaps only what Hansen said during the series against the Spurs can be used to explain Nowitzki's state this season.

He has a giant button in his body, but it's not rusted like Duncan's, which allows him to press it every once in a while.

At the end of the third quarter, Nowitzki had scored 30 points, helping the Mavericks build a double-digit lead. But the Grizzlies continued to show their resilience, with the starters coming on the court early, and they fought back in the fourth quarter with the continued cheers of the home fans.

Hansen scored 12 points in the final quarter, and the tying three-pointer before the end of the game allowed them to successfully drag the game into overtime.

However, in overtime, they had reached their limit by continuously extending the playing time of their main players.

Nowitzki scored 9 points and dominated the overtime.

With 6 seconds left in overtime and the Grizzlies still trailing the Mavericks by 7 points, Hollins chose to replace the main players.

There was applause and cheers at the scene.

Although they unfortunately failed to get past the Mavericks in the end, every game they played, including tonight's game, deserves praise.

Because there wasn't a single night they tried to give up.

Such a team has established a team culture of "courage" and "resilience".

This is the sign of a truly successful team.

Han Sen looked at the field with unwillingness in his eyes.

If he had been stronger, the Grizzlies might have won the championship this year.

"beep!"

The final whistle sounded and the Grizzlies players began to stand up.

Han Sen also stood up.

At this moment, cheers suddenly broke out.

"Whoop that trick!"

Han Sen looked up and found himself on the large LED screen.

The phrase “Whoop that trick”, like listening, has two meanings.

The first level, which is what fans shout the most, represents "beat them."

But at this point, that’s obviously not what it meant, it meant “well played.”

As for why he started shouting when Han Sen appeared on the LED screen.

Because the person who established the culture for this team was Han Sen!

Before Hansen arrived, the Grizzlies had not made the playoffs in four years.

As soon as Hansen arrived, he led the Grizzlies to overcome all obstacles and advance to the Western Conference Finals, creating team history!
Now no one would think that Hansen's words about bringing a championship to the Grizzlies were a joke, because he really gave people hope.

Besides, the Grizzlies are so young.

The Thunder team next door is full of youth, so are they?
During the post-game handshake, Nowitzki took the initiative to give Hansen a hug.

"You're the one who's caused us the most trouble this year."

Nowitzki's words came from the heart.

He originally thought that playing against the Lakers would be the most difficult, but he didn't expect the Lakers to be so vulnerable.

But the resilience shown by the Grizzlies really made him dare not relax for a moment.

"It's too early for you to speak," Han Sen reminded.

Before their series ended, the Heat had completed a 4-1 sweep of the Bulls and advanced to the finals.

"You know, playing against strong people will make you stronger." Nowitzki said something meaningful.

"I look forward to it."

Han Sen also wanted to see what different things the same two opponents would do this year.

After the handshake ceremony, Hansen and Randolph attended the post-match press conference together.

"You averaged 28 points, 4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game in this series. This is a remarkable performance for a second-year player. How would you rate your performance?"

Hansen is the player whose performance in this series is second only to Nowitzki (32 points and 6 rebounds per game).

"When you lose the game, statistics are meaningless." Han Sen was not in a good mood and obviously did not have the interest to do so.

"Your performance is worthy of the phrase 'honorable defeat'. I think your performance deserves 9 points out of a full 10." The reporter was still guiding Han Sen to give the score.

"There is no such thing as honor in defeat. The fact is that we lost." Han Sen gestured to the next reporter.

"Is Gay's absence the reason for your loss?" a reporter from ESPN asked.

Everyone can see that the Grizzlies' problem lies with the bench, and Gay has always been the one leading the team from the bench.

"No, injuries are not an excuse, and they will never be an excuse. We just didn't do our best. We should have won G4, but we didn't do it. That's the most critical point."

"We all know that you swept the Heat in the regular season, which means that if you enter the finals, you will most likely win the championship. Does this make you regretful?"

When the reporter asked this question, Han Sen's eyes showed some fluctuation for the first time.

Who wouldn't feel sorry? Because after the Mavericks, they have a much higher chance of beating the Heat than the Mavericks.

But this regret is as meaningless as the "if" because, as he said, they just didn't beat the Mavericks.

"No, because this is only our first season playing together and we will be back next season."

When he said this, Han Sen raised his head with a firm look in his eyes:

"Next season, no team will want to face us."

……

After returning to the locker room and hugging and saying goodbye to his teammates, Hansen's second season of his career officially came to an end.

Although I feel a little regretful, there is no time to think about the past.

He needs to plan for this summer.

During the playoffs, Rondo and Thomas both gave him information that, as he thought, a league shutdown this summer was almost inevitable.

This is a bad thing for most people, but it is a good thing for him.

Because he will have more training time.

And he has already figured out how to get through this long summer.

According to his understanding, in order to maintain their form during this summer of suspension, many people will go overseas to play, and those who don't go will go to other leagues, the most popular of which is the Drew League.

Han Sen didn't want to go because it was a waste of time and had basically no effect.

His idea is similar to Wade's in the past, renting a training hall and then gathering some people to train together.

He didn't have that kind of appeal before, but after this playoffs he has it.

Moreover, after the NBA suspension, players cannot use their respective team training halls, which will make it easier to recruit people.

He even figured out how to deal with the expenses.

UA can still afford this amount of money, and it’s not a wasted investment.

Selling documentaries and promoting shoes among players are all sure-fire wins.

You know, what UA lacks most now is potential spokespersons, and relying on him alone is far from enough.

Of course before that, Hansen asked Rondo to get him some front-row tickets for the finals.

Although he failed to make it to the finals, he still wanted to witness this most dramatic (and fun) finals in NBA history with his own eyes.

(End of this chapter)