1157: Can't let them down
After the first quarter, all Grizzlies fans were shocked and sweated.
This is not the first time they fell behind in the first quarter, but it is indeed a very rare situation for Link to fall behind because of inaccurate shooting.
However, Rockets fans were extremely excited. Harden seemed to have stepped on Link's stepping stone!
If the player feels bad, the head coach can do nothing. Even the greatest basketball coach in the world cannot change the bad feel of a player.
Just like what Bill Simmons said, the shooting feel is a mysterious and mysterious thing.
If you are not good at your skills, you will definitely be able to make sure you shoot accurately in every game.
But there are also ways to play incorrect shooting. Jogel still believes that Link can lead the team out of the quagmire, but the method needs to be changed.
"In the second quarter, Link, I need you to increase the proportion of breakthroughs and continue to cause damage! Dwyne, you can continue to take a break first. Richardson, I want you to play the second position in the second quarter. Remember, the task of you four is to open up space for Link so that Link can attack the basket more easily!"
Jogel did not feel discouraged or complained at all, and discouraged or complained at all did not have any effect in directing the game.
Solve problems when encountering problems, this is what a coach should do.
Joggle replaced Wade in the hope of increasing the Grizzlies' threat outside the three-point line and further helping Link open up space.
If you can't make a shot, it's time to break through.
Link nodded slightly. It seemed that today, he had to experience James' "one-star" style of playing.
Of course, Link was not just thinking about the basket.
In the second quarter, he will do more other things to make up for the lack of shooting percentage.
Soon, the electronic beeps rang throughout the audience, and the break between the festival ended.
Although he was behind in the first quarter, Grizzlies fans still gave Link a warm cheer.
They trusted the city’s leaders unconditionally, and they all firmly believed that Link wouldn’t mess up the game.
Bill Simmons couldn't help but get goosebumps when he looked at the reaction of the fans on the scene.
Link's influence in Memphis has completely exceeded the scope of a sports superstar.
In this city without hope, Link has become the spiritual pillar of the citizens of Memphis!
"Come on, Link, you must win, you can win!" Amid the noisy shouts, Link heard a unique voice.
He turned his head and looked in the direction where the sound came out, and found that in the row behind the commentary stand, a little girl, about four or five, was dancing and shouting at Link.
The blonde girl smiled sweeter when she noticed Link looking at her.
Link actually didn't like children very much before because he thought children were too troublesome and noisy.
But recently, I don’t know if it’s because he wants to be a father, but his favorability towards children is much higher than before.
Seeing a cute little girl cheering for herself, Link suddenly felt that his heart was melted.
Yes, from the ages of children to the ages of gray-haired decades of old men, the expectations of the whole Memphis are carried on me!
How could it be so easy to disappoint those who trust themselves!
Link looked at the Rockets' basket and moved his arms.
It's time to get the place back!
The game started again, and in addition to changing Wade to Richardson, the Grizzlies sent back four more. On the Rockets, D'Antoni also replaced all five Tigers.
The most similar thing about D'Antoni, the bearded one, is that they both like to use short rotations.
During the playoffs, D'Antoni's regular rotation number was only 8. Therefore, the Rockets were always in the state of the most intense firepower.
"You said Link would use a way other than shooting to influence the game, what exactly do you mean?" Seeing that the Grizzlies' offensive seemed to be lukewarm, Kevin Harlan asked again.
"How could I know that I'm not the roundworm in Link's belly. But we'll get the answer soon."
As soon as Bill Simmons finished speaking, Link passed by Conley and fought with his old partner.
After getting the basketball, Link did not hesitate and headed straight to the basket!
The Rockets are not stupid either. They had long expected Link to change their playing style. So, D'Antoni had just instructed everyone: "Once Link breaks through, you will firmly shrink your defense!"
This approach will indeed give the Grizzlies more open three-pointers. But with the Rockets' excellent hand today, D'Antoni does not think that the other Grizzlies can shoot more accurately than the Rockets!
If you want to fight for three-pointers, D'Antoni is full of confidence!
When Link saw Capela shrinking into the three-second zone, Harden, who also found a thief, was ready to cut off the pass route to Gasol at any time while defending Richardson.
Therefore, Link did not choose to pass the ball for this goal, but jumped and made a layup against Capela.
Capela was also very active and jumped into blockade as soon as possible.
If this is an ordinary layup, then Capela's hot pot Link will be sure to eat it.
But Link did not send the ball to the basket as usual, but instead made a high throw to hit the board!
"Fuck!" Capela found that she could not reach the basketball at all, and Link's touch was incredibly soft.
Indeed, Link's shooting was not good today, but this does not mean that Link's feels not good at the basket.
Link still had a very easy time playing various delicate technical skills under the basket.
Is it safe to block Link's shot? No, Link's finishing ability at the basket is equally excellent!
The ball finally rubbed the rebound and made a precise entry into the net. Link sounded the Grizzlies' counterattack as soon as he came up in the second quarter.
"So, is the way Link solves the problem when he is not shooting on time? Is it a breakthrough?" Kevin Harlan touched his chin. With Link's ability, he can indeed score high points by breaking through just.
But this is too monotonous and exhausting. And if you fall behind by more than 2 points at critical moments, breaking through is not such a good choice.
"Look, breakthrough is just one of his ways to influence the game." Bill Simmons straightened up and the show officially began!
Although Linky scored a beautiful goal, the Rockets were not deterred.
Their offensive is still very strong, and Harden still threatens the Grizzlies' defense with a scorching touch.
In the first quarter, Harden's shot was indeed accurate. On several occasions, he shot the ball under the interference of Link.
Although it is not the serious interference that is directly confused, it is enough to show Harden's outstanding condition today.
So in the second quarter, Link simply didn't plan to give Harden the space to start shooting!
Seeing that Link posted more enthusiastic than the wine shop in a nightclub, Harden took the initiative to lean on it.
He wants to commit a foul!
But Link took a step back the moment Harden leaned forward, and he had long expected Harden to do this.
Harden, who was twisting his body in the air, rushed into the air and could only force his attack without any focus.
The result is obvious. Harden didn't even stabilize his center of gravity in the air, so how could he hit the shot?
Harden's shot failed to hit. The Rockets' attempt to continue to widen the gap was officially stranded.
Link's defense successfully interrupted Harden's hot touch!
"Link's defense is very smart. He not only makes Harden unable to shoot comfortably, but also makes him not foul. The best defensive player award this year is Link!"
Seeing Harden's crucified expression, Bill Simmons smiled with relief.
Harden's foul was indeed awesome, but Link was very vigilant.
It is not easy for the bearded man to get a free throw from Link.
Sure enough, Link did not disappoint everyone, he had already begun to turn the situation around in his own way.
Breakthrough and defense, if Link can do these two things well, it will be enough to make up for his poor shooting touch.
But Bill Simmons knew that this was not Link's complete body.
In addition to breakthroughs and defense, Link also has many abilities in the league.
He can do more than that!
Chapter completed!