The Memphis Grizzlies’ struggles in the second half resulted in their second loss of the season. In each game so far, the Grizzlies built significant first-half leads but lost those leads during the third quarter. Their current record stands at 2-2.
This season, Coach Jenkins has implemented a new offense, aiming to have the team play at a faster pace. As a result, the Grizzlies are currently the fastest-paced team in the NBA..
My observation of the new offense is that it can be effective, but only under one condition: they must play a brutal style of basketball. They should show no mercy to their opponents. Regardless of the lead or score, they must continue to attack relentlessly.
Human nature often leads people to relax when they are comfortably ahead of their opponents. This is what the Grizzlies have experienced in their last four games. They started strong, building substantial leads, only to lose those advantages in the third quarter. The Grizzlies must avoid getting complacent. Instead, they need to embrace the challenge of maintaining pressure on their opponents. In the NBA, giving your opponent an opportunity can be detrimental. If you’re ahead by twenty points, aim to extend that lead to thirty, and beyond. Don’t ease off the gas. It’s challenging to recapture the same energy once a team has chipped away at your significant lead.
In conclusion, the only way for this offense to succeed is for the Grizzlies to keep up the pressure, regardless of the score. Don’t be satisfied with just having the lead; extend it as far as you can.
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