Chapter 159: He Can’t Pass.
Marc Gasol won the jump ball over Duncan, and the Grizzlies took the first offense.
Although Hollins had left, Joerger hadn't had enough time to build a new system, so the Grizzlies' playstyle was pretty much the same as last season.
They started with Randolph in the low post, Blair defending, and Duncan helping on defense. At first glance, it looked just like last season.
But once Randolph began attacking, things changed.
Duncan's help defense was noticeably faster than last season, while Randolph, having gained weight, had slowed down.
The result was that Randolph couldn't make a move quickly enough to attack, and when he wanted to pass, Duncan blocked his view.
He ended up forcing a turnaround hook toward the baseline, but the shot missed.
The Spurs launched a fast break, and Parker sped down the court like a bullet.
But as Parker was going for a quick layup, Han Sen appeared out of nowhere, swooping in from behind to pin his shot against the glass.
Once Han Sen grabbed the rebound, the stadium erupted with boos.
He just grinned.