With the game nearing its end, the Portland Trail Blazers trailed the Grizzlies by 16 points...
The toughness and resilience they had shown against the Clippers had vanished completely in Memphis.
All that remained was monotonous, chaotic offense and poor shooting.
Along with the dejected expressions on every player's face.
That was the Trail Blazers' current reality. They had fought so hard to survive the first round, thinking they had taken a trip through hell.
But now they realized that had not been hell at all—it had been heaven!
They did not even have the courage to face the real hell.
"Coach Terry Stotts has pulled all of his starters, which means he has conceded the game. The Memphis Grizzlies have won at home once again, and with this game over, the Grizzlies have now won five straight playoff games."
Hubie Brown had mixed feelings. On one hand, he was happy to see the Grizzlies continue winning.
But on the other, he was disappointed by this game.
Old Hubie believed he was not the only one disappointed by it. Most fans, especially neutral fans, had to be thoroughly disappointed as well.
Everyone had been hoping for a thrilling, dazzling battle, but what had the Grizzlies given them? Another slaughter.
Just like last season, the Grizzlies were practically the league's "box-office poison."
Watching the Grizzlies play a fiercely contested game had seemingly become a luxury.
Since the playoffs began, the Grizzlies had not only remained undefeated, but had also beaten every opponent by double digits...
Games like this were truly hard to get fans excited about.
The fans were not the only ones disappointed by this game. The Trail Blazers' players were as well.
Damian Lillard especially. Sitting on the bench, he propped his chin up with one hand, his brow