1298: Link wants it all
The Houston Rockets seem to be worse than before.
A few years ago, if the Grizzlies wanted to defeat the Rockets, they needed Link to spend 50+15+15 data.
The combination of Chris Paul and Harden really gave Rockets fans hope.
But what about now?
Just as Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry said, the Houstonians are becoming less and less useful.
It was easy to easily lead the Grizzlies to the Rockets' record of the third-longest winning streak in the league.
By the way, the second-longest winning streak in the league with 26 consecutive victories is also part of the Grizzlies.
Since there is no Heat's 27 consecutive wins in this history, the Grizzlies have almost completed their monopoly in terms of winning streak record.
While people are extremely disappointed with Houston people, everyone is also in danger.
The grizzlies are almost unstoppable now, which also means that whoever meets the grizzlies next will be in trouble!
Since defeating the Jazz on November 27, the Grizzlies have torn all those who are blocking the road into pieces. Among them, there are many powerful people such as the Lakers, Bucks, Clippers, etc.
Do you think you can stop the grizzly bear? Then go, but you can only pray that God will give you good luck.
Of course, not everyone is so scared. Some people also believe that bad luck will not come to them.
This year's No. 1 pick Zion Williamson is one of them.
After the game against the Celtics, he led the team to win and naturally became the interview subject of the sideline reporter.
Because Zion Williamson was injured in last year's summer league, he actually just returned a few days ago.
People originally thought that after experiencing injuries, he would first encounter a period of lows before he could adapt to the intensity of the NBA, but they did not know that this guy turned on the Killing God mode as soon as he got up.
Zion's excellent performance and his destructive style have made him extremely popular.
In terms of popularity, Zion, who has only played a few official games, even surpassed Brandon Ingram, who has already played at All-Star this season.
Today, when Zion performed well again, he naturally became the most highly anticipated star again.
Facing the camera, Williamson didn't feel nervous. Although he only played less than 10 official games in the NBA, he was no longer surprised by such a big game when he was in college.
No, to be precise, he was already a household name basketball star in high school.
This feeling of becoming famous at a young age is something Link has never experienced before.
"Congratulations to Zion, this is the third straight game that the Pelicans have achieved this season. You are currently on the right track and are getting closer to the top eight in the West. Do you think you have a chance to enter the playoffs this season?"
After three consecutive victories, the Pelicans are only 2.5 wins away from the eighth-ranked Mavericks in the West. Many people are very concerned about whether this group of young people in the Pelicans can achieve their talents and achieve results in the first year.
"We will work hard, and the playoffs have always been our goal. Next, we will continue to accelerate and run." Zion's answer was very calm, unscathing, so mature that it makes people unable to see that he is a rookie.
"Although your determination is very respectable, in the next game, you will face one of the strongest opponents in your career so far. Are you ready for this? Do you think the team's winning streak can continue?" After a question that is not painful, the reporter finally started to talk about the key points.
Today Zion beat the Celtics just warm up.
What people really expect is the showdown between Zion and Link three days later!
The whole world is paying attention to Zion, and everyone wants to know what he will say.
Are you timid? Or are you arrogant?
However, Zion did not show any of those two attitudes: "Link is a powerful opponent. Although I have no intersection with him yet, I respect that legend very much."
Zion's answer was very "well-behaved", which inevitably made the fans feel a little bored.
"But no matter how powerful the opponent is, we will strive to win. Yes, we will do our best to compete with the Grizzlies."
Sure enough, everything has a but.
Zion's answer made the fans extremely excited. He not only expressed his respect for Link, but also expressed his determination to win.
It's simply the standard answer!
Zion said he would compete with the Grizzlies with all his strength, and the collision between the two new and old superstars has become more and more eye-catching.
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Although Link's performance this season is still strong, he has become the All-Star vote king for the eighth consecutive year and is still firmly in the league's number one player.
But one fact is that this is Link's last season.
He did not leave his old appearance to fans like Kobe, Jordan and others, and he still looked like he could maintain his peak condition for several years.
But at least for the moment, Link still has no intention of changing his mind.
Therefore, this season, the showdown between Link and a new generation of stars has become particularly eye-catching.
A superstar who is about to retire and fights with the league's future superstars, which is indeed very gimmick.
So starting from Doncic in the early stages of the regular season, then Kendrick Nunn, Antetokounmpo, Simmons, and Embiid
Every time Link plays against a new generation of stars, the game will become very hot.
So much so that the popularity of Link when fighting with old opponents such as Durant and James is not that high.
This time, taking advantage of the 26-game winning streak, he met the new generation of No. 1 pick Zion Williamson.
It is clear how much attention this game has received.
People wanted to see if the rushing, unstoppable, wild like a wild beast could make Link feel in crisis.
However, the match between Link and Zion is just wishful thinking from the fans.
The day after the game against the Rockets, Joggle made it clear at the tactical meeting: "Link, your goal for the next game is Brandon Ingram. As for Zion Williamson."
Joggel said, his eyes falling on Jamie Chel Green.
Green's whole body twitched, and he felt that his life had become dim.
Why is it me again
"Green, in the next game, you need to fight Williamson in the fourth position. There is no pressure, he is just a child. I believe you can limit him."
"Oh, oh," Jamie Green nodded speechlessly. He was indeed a little worried.
Don't say I can't do it, you can do it
With a nervous mood, Green stepped into the training hall and practiced the tactics of the next game.
Jogger's tactical arrangement is actually understandable. Although Zion has been very popular recently, Ingram is the real core of the Pelicans.
Average of 25.5 points, 3-point shooting percentage of 38.7% and 46.6% overall, which is definitely a pretty good personal data. On the court, Ingram has become increasingly like his template Kevin Durant.
And this season, Ingram has also performed 40 points in a single game and 49 points in a single game. It turns out that if you underestimate this former Prince of the Lakers, you will definitely suffer a loss.
Besides, Link is the most suitable person like Ingram to defend.
Let Brooks defend, his height and wingspan are much worse. Brooks' physical condition is enough to be able to defend the second position, and Jogel dared not mention him to the front line at all.
Let Green go to defend Ingram, the flexibility and speed are a little worse.
Therefore, if you want to limit the Pelicans' core, you can only use Link to defend.
Green understands the truth, but when he thinks that he is about to face a monster of nearly 260 pounds
Green rubbed his chest, why did he feel his ribs hurt slightly before he even hit it?
"Hey, don't worry." At this time, Link walked up from behind and patted Green on the shoulder.
He seemed to be very aware of Green's current worries.
"Link?"
"Tomorrow, I will try my best to help you with the Zion guy. You just need to remember not to retreat easily," Link said, blinking at Green.
Ingram and Zion choose one?
Chapter completed!