Eight Hundred and Seventy-Four: Dangerous Veteran (3/5)

Green and Link refused to give in to each other from the beginning, sending big risks respectively.

Of course, Link's blocking is more difficult than Green's.

Blocking situations mostly occur in the penalty area, and it is very difficult to directly block shots.

What's more, he is a top three-point shooter like Curry.

Curry, like Paul, is among the players with the lowest block rate in the league.

But what Link has always done is this kind of difficult thing. Others can't take the risk of Curry, but he can do it.

This time, Green couldn't resolve the crisis by talking. The confrontation between him and Link will be staged every round.

At the beginning, both teams took a risk. However, both sides have always been the league's top teams, and they did not completely lose their offensive rhythm because they were taken advantage of after the opening game.

After the first round, both sides adjusted their mentality, and the game began to develop in the direction that people expected.

Both teams played to their greatest advantage after the start of the game. The Grizzlies, with their powerful inside attack, dominated the three-second zone. Link and Gasol teamed up to score 12 points at the start.

The Warriors, who are accurate on the outside, also made frequent hits. Curry and Klay Thompson teamed up to score 9 points, helping the Warriors hold on to the score on the road.

If Link hadn't taken advantage of Curry at the beginning, the Warriors would probably have scored 12 points now.

Of course, Curry's shots are no longer as random as they were in previous games. After all, Link risks losing his hair.

Draymond Green didn't perform much in scoring, but he showed his value on the defensive end.

This guy's strong mobility allows his defensive coverage to cover the entire half of the court, and he can switch positions to defend in any position without suffering any disadvantages. He can truly defend from position one to position five.

Green had another confrontation with Link in the first quarter, but he was really defensive.

That was Link's breakthrough. Harrison Barnes was confused by Link's shaking moves.

After getting rid of Barnes' center of gravity, Link easily accelerated and completed the "overtaking".

It was as if the opponent had just been thrown out of the rearview mirror as soon as he shifted into second gear.

Link went straight to the basket after breaking through.

But just when Link took off for a layup, Green made up for it!

Although Green is only a little over 2 meters tall, his size and strength are enough to hire an American insider!

Under Green's rough collision, Link's center of gravity was not only unstable, but he was also unable to maintain the integrity of his shooting movements.

In the end, the layup missed the basket, and Green successfully defended Link during the game!

Of course, Link didn't make Green too proud. Because Green's pass to Thompson was intercepted by Link in the first quarter, it was considered a "reciprocity."

Green and Link fought fiercely, and this was almost a microcosm of the first quarter of the game between the two sides.

The Warriors were unable to contain the Grizzlies' fierce impact, and the Grizzlies were unable to effectively reduce the opponent's shooting percentage.

So after the first quarter, the score between the two sides became 25-26.

The Golden State Warriors entered the interval with a slight advantage of 1 point.

"Wonderful game, just as exciting as everyone imagined! Curry scored 9 points in a single quarter, and Link scored 10 points in a single quarter. The stars of both teams were in their best form, but the Warriors were able to withstand the Grizzlies The fierce impact, it seems that they are really a force that cannot be ignored this season.”

"Yes, as the game progresses, the two sides will definitely fight more and more intensely. I think the referee seems to be very nervous today, and seems to be worried that the game will get out of control at any time. Link and Green, I don't know what kind of sparks will be caused by the friction. "

Hubie Brown and Mike Breen enjoyed watching it very much. This kind of game became more exciting as it went on to the end.

ESPN also believes that the ratings of this game will not overturn again.

Broadcasting Grizzlies games is actually very risky. This is not because the Grizzlies themselves are not popular enough, but because the Grizzlies' games are prone to garbage time.

Once garbage time appears, it will definitely be a fatal blow to the ratings.

But today, ESPN believes that the Grizzlies will not be able to solve the Warriors in advance.

Fans, commentators and TV stations are happy to see this situation, but Dave Joerger is obviously not as happy as them.

The purpose of players and head coaches playing games is not to look good, but to win.

Even if it makes the game unsightly in order to win, I won’t hesitate!

The anxious situation is a welfare for the fans, but it is a trouble for the players and coaches.

"The Warriors feel great today, and their shooting is as accurate as ever. In the second half, we need to spread out our shooting points and increase the blocking of the outside!" Joger summarized his thoughts in the second quarter.

In order to increase the shooting range and improve the center's speed in defending the basket, Joger sent Carter and Whiteside in the second quarter.

Old Carter didn't get too much playing time in the first quarter, but his aggressive movement on the offensive end was noticed by Link.

Whiteside is also full of energy, and he seems to be more suitable for this kind of fast-paced offense and defense.

Link looked at the Warriors, then at Carter and Whiteside beside him.

In the first quarter of the game, facing Carter's aggressive movement, the Warriors actually didn't pay much attention.

Now, people's impression of Carter is just an ordinary substitute who is harmless to humans and animals. Carter has only averaged 5.8 points per game this season, which is really ordinary.

But Link knew that this kind of veteran would become very scary at some point.

As for Whiteside, he became quiet after signing with the Grizzlies and playing a few amazing games, causing many people to forget how amazing he was.

So Link conspired with Carter and Whiteside before appearing. Carter's expression was surprised at first, but soon returned to calm, and then became focused and pursed his lips tightly.

If you know Carter's past, you'll know that this guy only looks like this when he's ready for a big fight.

What about Whiteside? This guy was jumping up and down, as if he couldn't wait to get on the court.

The game restarted, and the Warriors were still energetic.

In the first quarter, they led the Grizzlies by one point. Although the advantage was not big, at least it proved that the Warriors were indeed capable of holding on to the Grizzlies.

After seeing the Grizzlies replace Jimmy Butler with Carter, Steve Kerr breathed a sigh of relief.

Next, the Grizzlies only have one and a half threat points left on the perimeter. Link counts as one, and Conley only counts as half in Cole's eyes.

Just dealing with Curry on the defensive end, Conley is already exhausted.

Although Whiteside has strong athletic ability, his ability in low post singles cannot be compared with Gasol.

In other words, as long as the Warriors hold on to Link, they can open up the score!

Cole was so confident that he made a few gestures on the sidelines.

All the Warriors players understood this clearly. Next, Link was about to get dumped.

But Cole didn't expect that the Warriors would be the first to encounter trouble on the offensive end in the second quarter.

On the first attack of the second quarter, the Warriors continued to tear apart the Grizzlies' defense with non-stop screens and passes.

Klay Thompson used a reverse run to get rid of the old Carter, and then cut to the basket!

Thompson is not a particularly athletic player, but he is still more nimble than the aging Carter.

After Curry saw Thompson, he tacitly sent the ball in, and the latter could score with an easy layup!

If Gasol is protecting the basket now, it may be really difficult for him to rush back and he can only watch Thompson score easily. .

But for Whiteside, this is not a problem at all!

As soon as Thompson lifted the basketball, he was slapped in the face by Whiteside!

Klay Thompson's speed and height are nothing compared to Whiteside.

Clay fell out of the baseline in embarrassment, and the Grizzlies got a chance to counterattack!

After receiving the pass, Conley immediately accelerated towards the frontcourt, and Draymond Green immediately chased after him. He knows that Curry alone cannot contain Conley from counterattacking.

After Conley saw Green following him, he broke into the penalty area and passed the ball outside the three-point line.

At the 45° position on the right, Link is already in place!

Green immediately changed his focus and ran towards the three-point line with all his teeth and claws. He had been prepared for a long time, and he was paying attention to Link's position all the time. As long as Link shoots, Green believes that he can definitely interfere with it!

Link got a small opening, and everyone thought Link would take action.

But while Link was staring at the basket, he started to pass and sent the ball to Carter who ran to the right corner without knowing when!

When faced with a gap, Link did not take credit, but selflessly sent the ball to his teammates who had better opportunities.

"Vince Carter, when was he vacated!?" Hubie Brown was also confused. Carter's presence is so low now that no one thought that Carter would also get an open opportunity.

In fact, Carter started the moment Whiteside completed the block.

He may not be as fast anymore, he may not be as threatening as he once was, but he never stops running!

While everyone's attention was on Conley and Link, Carter slipped to the corner and successfully received Link's pass.

Klay Thompson tried hard to get in front of Carter, but it was too late.

Which championship team you join will be destined to perish?

I don’t believe in “UFO”!

Old Carter raised his hand and dropped the knife, and with a beautiful shot, he threw the ball hollowly into the net!

Carter hit a three-pointer on the first attack of the second quarter. Link's plan was successfully executed.

The Warriors players shook their heads, as if they thought it was just an accident.

But Link will let them know that accidents can also be caused by humans.

Link opened his arms and high-fived Carter and Whiteside respectively.

The anxious score situation is over. Link will bring two powerful "weapons" to end the Warriors' lead!