136: Don't pretend, it's a showdown
Mike Conley's goal left the Grizzlies only 5 points behind. Sometimes the success or failure of one or two attacks is actually very likely to become a turning point in the game.
If Conley didn't score a goal just now and the Knicks scored another three-pointer, the difference between the two teams is likely to be widened to double digits. The difference between the points being widened to double digits is a hurdle, and not all teams can get through it.
However, Conley's goal prevented this from happening, and that throw was crucial to the Grizzlies.
Hollins' anger did not depress Conley's morale, but instead made him more willing to take the initiative to stand up and take responsibility. The sign of a truly mature person is that he is thinking about solving problems every moment rather than creating them.
"Stay in the defense, let's defend one!"
After retreating back to his half, Conley, who was standing in front, shouted again. Although it was just a simple shout, it made Link feel excited.
Sometimes, someone needs to stand up and stabilize the morale of the army. Link now knows what leadership temperament is.
Tony Douglas was blocked by Mike Conley just after halftime. Douglas's physique is indeed very perverted in the point guard, but this second-year point guard has very mediocre abilities in other aspects except for being strong. Anyway, Link has no deep impression of this guy, and probably won't be able to do well in the NBA in the future.
Seeing Douglas being entangled, Anthony immediately went out to pick him up. But this time, Link was also very strict with Anthony's defense.
To be honest, Link's confidence was really affected by being abused so badly by Anthony today. Today, Anthony not only had a strong offensive force, but also did not give Link a good deal of his defensive end. Once this guy's attitude is correct, he is indeed not a half-baked star who can be defeated in just a few moves.
But seeing Conley working so hard to turn the situation around, Link immediately eliminated all negative emotions. No matter how good he played before, he must keep his determination to win!
"Link wrapped Anthony tightly, and he couldn't even get the ball! Douglas was forced to stop. He was not a point guard with particularly outstanding passing ability. There was no way. Amare Stedemeier gave Douglas a cover, which was the only way."
"Fuck!" Seeing that he was unable to receive the ball for a long time, Anthony cursed. He thought he had completely destroyed the No. 0 with goals and trash words today, but he didn't expect that this guy was still so firm!
Hubby Brown on the commentary stage smiled with relief when he saw the Grizzlies' defense this time. The grinding and strangling were staged again! These guys will never allow themselves to fall down midway!
The Knicks' offense continued, and Tony Douglas finally gave the ball to Stoudemire who cut in immediately after the cover. But to be honest, the pass was not that comfortable. Whether it was the passing timing or the passing position, Stoudemire felt a little awkward.
If Billups hadn't been injured, the Knicks wouldn't have used Tony Douglas, the rookie point guard. I have to say that this guy is indeed almost there.
I believe that now, the "Little Overlord" must miss the defender who passed the ball to him in Phoenix City. Only after leaving him did Stoudemire realize that not every attack could be so easy.
Douglas passed the ball a little low, and Stoudemire had to bend over to catch it. It was a very fatal mistake to let the big man bend over to catch the ball. When Stoudemire straightened his back, Zach Randolph had raised his arms in front of him.
Want to directly dunk this 120 kilogram fat man? It's unrealistic! Stoudemire wanted to pass, but found that Link was still entangled with Anthony. There was no way. The "little bully" could only use Randolph's block to make a layup. Unfortunately, he lost all his weight and did not score the ball!
"Strong defense, this is the style of the Memphis Grizzlies!" Hubby Brown waved his arm, and the Grizzlies immediately started to fight back!
Gasol Jr. handed the ball to Conley after he took the rebound. Conley did not rush to play quickly, but instead gestured while waiting for his teammates to run up.
He knew how important this offense was to the Grizzlies. If they could score, the score difference would be narrowed to 2 points to 3 points!
"Come on, challenge me! Stop hiding, when can you hide??"
As always, Anthony squirted trash in Link's ear. He wanted to anger Link and to destroy the Grizzlies' established tactics. Young people generally have tempers and are extremely eager to prove themselves.
To be honest, Link was really annoyed. Anthony's mouth was too broken. But when he thought of the calm Conley, Link reminded himself more than once, that he must be rational!
Conley dribbled outside the three-point line and waved to Link. Link immediately ran over to cover him, covering between No. 1 and No. 3, which is the Grizzlies' usual trick.
Anthony was a little nervous to be honest, because after every screening Conley and Link, their scoring rates were always high. The last three-pointer that the Grizzlies killed the Spurs was due to the pick-and-roll cooperation between Conley and Link.
But one thing is that Conley and Link will definitely be hit into Link's hands every time they pick-and-roll! Whether Link's shot or passes in the end, the ball will pass through Link's hands!
Anthony is ready to steal at any time!
Link ran to Conley and set up cover. Conley immediately started, and his speed was still very fast.
Tony Douglas squeezed over, and Link now felt the impact of this heavy point guard. As a point guard, Douglas was almost as heavy as Link. Link curled his lips and had to gain weight this summer.
Even so, Douglas was still blocked by Link. Anthony did not chase Conley, and he was still waiting for Conley to return to Link.
In this way, the Knicks' defense was a loser. Conley made a jump shot easily, and this guy's mid-range finishing rate was not low at all.
"brush!"
After hearing the Nets rolling, Anthony looked back in shock and Conley shot directly!? Where is the agreed pass!?
"Beautiful, Mike Conley scored 4 points in a row. When we were suspended just now, we all saw that coach Hollins seemed to be very dissatisfied with Conley. But I think now, Hollins must be applauding Conley off the court! Anthony's defensive judgment was wrong again, and he should have blocked Conley just now."
Logically speaking, Anthony should have switched to Conley just now. But Conley's presence was so low. Seeing that guy breaking through, the Knicks players' first reaction was to think of who he would pass the ball to, but he didn't expect this guy to play so hard!
Conley has always been a "deputy player" in people's minds. He was Oden's younger brother during high school and college. During the Grizzly Bear period, he was Guy and the Black and White Two Bears younger brother.
Dominate the game in person? This is not Conley's style, how can a "deputy player" dominate the game.
But this "deputy player" has left the Knicks with little advantage.
"Sun, one trouble is over, and another trouble comes!" Anthony curled his lips unwillingly. Where did so many annoying people come from the Memphis Grizzlies?
In the subsequent games, both sides had offense and defense. The Knicks always had two scoring forwards, Anthony and Stedemeier, and the offense was basically impossible to stagnate.
And the Grizzlies, under the leadership of Conley, the offense became more and more exciting. Conley always charged bravely and then immediately led the defense in the whole game. In short, since he was scolded by Hollins, Conley completely ran away.
Conley's performance made Link think about the lines from a movie, "I originally wanted to get along with you as an ordinary person, but what I got was alienation. Okay, I won't pretend, I'll showdown."
After the "showdown", Conley pushed the Knicks into a desperate situation. With more than one minute left in the game, Conley, who had only scored 12 points before being scolded, has now scored 20 points!
After Conley scored the goal, Anthony, who was so angry, immediately responded. He received a pass from Tony Douglas from outside the three-point line and then jumped directly!
"Extra-long-distance jump shot! Cameron Anthony is full of confidence today!"
As soon as Hubby Brown finished speaking, the basketball got hollow into the net. Anthony made three fingers and pointed his temples. This was his signature celebration! It is said that this was actually a black help gesture.
"31 points, Cameron Anthony scored the 31st point in this game! This goal also allowed the Knicks to overtake the Grizzlies by 2 points again! One minute left in the game, and coach Hollins called for a timeout. Anthony was unstoppable today, and he destroyed the Grizzlies' hope again and again!"
Seeing Anthony scored again, Link supported his knees with exhausted hands. He only scored 14 points today, and only 2 points were scored in the fourth quarter. But Anthony has already scored 31 points. To be honest, watching Anthony do whatever he wants on his head is really a shocking person.
"Let's go Link, it's not over yet, let's hear what Hollins will say. Our efforts have already begun to work, aren't they?"
At this time, Conley walked up and patted Link on the back, "Keep confident and focused, I have attracted their defensive attention. In the next few key rounds, there are opportunities everywhere!"
Chapter completed!