The Indiana Pacers currently have a record of 17 wins and 13 losses. Although the ranking is not particularly high, as the season progresses, the Pacers have gradually improved.

They have often achieved success in recent times, and even when fighting strong teams, they are not at all inferior.

At the beginning of this season, Daniel Granger, the Pacers' original star, had an indefinite quit due to knee problems. At that time, almost all the media in the United States regarded the Pacers as bad. If they lost their star, it would be strange if the Pacers' record was good.

But it turns out that Pacers players with extremely strong hearts will not give up just like that. Paul George, George Hill, Stephenson, David West and Hibert and others changed the fate of the team with their outstanding performance.

Now, the Pacers are ranked fifth in the East and have a great momentum to hit the top three in the East! The Pacers were also third in the East last season, but this year, they are not as good as Daniel Granger.

Today's Pacers can play 550 games with the opponent most of the time even if they encounter strong teams. Therefore, this game against the Grizzlies is very popular in Indianapolis.

The verbal battle between Stephenson and Link before the game greatly stimulated the fans' desire to watch the game.

"Link and Stephenson, these two guys couldn't help but want to start the game before the game! As we all know, Stephenson this season is a defensive gate for the Pacers on the outside! His defense is always very active and tough. I think today, Link will fully feel the passion exuded by Stephenson!"

Before the game started, the commentators focused on Link and Stephenson. After all, yesterday, their confrontation between them was too topical.

At the beginning, Stephenson spoke rudely to Link when facing the media. As a result, Link said, "Stephenson? I don't know, is the All-Star voting ranking higher than mine?", and completely asked Stephenson.

Link's words did not have a dirty word, or even a question. But he was so smart that he scolded his opponent with the most unlikely words he was scolding.

Before today's game, a reporter even interviewed Larry Bird, the Pacers' basketball operations chairman, and said, "Does Link's trash talk have the same style as you did back then?"

Bird just smiled and didn't answer. Of course, "The King of Forces" would not admit that someone could show off more than himself, but he could understand Stephenson's mood to be angry to death. After all, Bird's opponents were so angry to death in the past.

"Do you think that guy Finson is really sure?" In the luxurious box at the Banker's Life Arena, Bird's assistant Prichard seemed a little worried.

"Steffenson never goes through his brain, let alone grasp it."

"Then today"

"But it doesn't matter. The stronger the opponent, the more excited that boy Stephenson will be. Look, he will limit Link today." Bird was full of confidence. He thought Link was not like himself. Because after squirting trash talks by No. 0, he might not win the game.

Amid the enthusiastic cheers of fans, both sides stepped into the court. Link and George took the lead in walking towards each other and hugged each other tightly.

"The data soared this season, George, keep cheering!"

"So too, I hope you're going well, but not today."

I said hello briefly, and the two were easy to separate quickly. They were all old friends, so there was no need to exchange too much greetings. Even if I wanted to reminisce about the past, it was after the game was over.

Now, two players from Fresno University want to beat each other.

From the beginning of Stephenson's round eyes were placed on Link.

An ordinary person was already feeling furious when he was stared at by a fierce man. But Link was calm and calm. When he looked at Stephenson, he showed a teasing smile.

From yesterday to now, Link has emphasized to Stephenson, "You are just an unknown person!"

The referee whistle sounded and the game officially began.

Gasol is already very tall, but Roy Hibert on the opposite side is two centimeters taller than Gasol. The nickname of "Black Yao Ming" is really not a waste of time. In the end, he won the basketball with his height advantage, and the Pacers became the first attacking side.

In the first attack on the opening game, George Hill handed the basketball to the Pacers' new nuclear Paul George.

Since Granger was injured, George immediately seized the opportunity to perform well and stabilized his position. Now, he has even become a core player of the Pacers.

In fact, I have to thank Link. If Link hadn't brought George to practice with him and beat up the Dream Team, George would probably not have been able to go wild at the beginning of the season.

Of course, Link knew George's strength, but Iguodala was definitely not easy to mess with. Link believed that Iguodala should be able to handle George easily at this time.

However, Link thought too easily.

George skillfully called for cover, and then cut into the penalty area at a very fast speed!

After Iguodala bypassed the screen, she found that George had already stopped and made a jump shot.

He hurriedly blocked it, but to no avail. George was originally 2.06 meters tall, but he had the advantage in the third position. Iguodala's blockage was still half a beat slower, and it had little impact on George.

So, the Pacers' offense scored in this way. Paul George scored the first point for the Pacers for the first time in this game.

"Damn it, it's so decisive!" Iguodala gritted her teeth. Because she played in the East two years ago, Iguodala still had a deep impression of George. After all, they had to encounter several times a season.

But before, George gave Iguodala the feeling that he was just a tall pitcher. Taking the ball and shooting should be George's strength.

But just now, George personally broke through with the ball and stopped and jumped on the jump shot, which Iguodala never expected. It seems that this Link's college alumnus has also stepped on the right highway and started to speed.

George has been playing so far this season that he is a career-high 21.1 points, almost doubled compared to last season's 12.1 points.

If he still only knew the moves from the previous two seasons, his data would naturally not have increased so exaggeratedly.

The Pacers' first round offensive ended and Stephenson began to perform.

"Hey, your hairstyle is so handsome! It's a pity that no matter how handsome you are, you can only make a fool of yourself here!" As soon as Link ran halfway through the game, he heard Stephenson's funny guy talking to him.

"I said, why are you so serious? Anyway, you can't escape my pursuit. I said, I will let you burn here. I will follow you all night, pester you, drive you crazy, and make you irritated! So, ready!?"

Before Stephenson could finish his words, Link flashed past him.

From beginning to end, Link was not disturbed by Stephenson's trash words. He saw the opportunity and suddenly cut in, and got a chance to attack the box.

On the court, Pacers coach Frank Vogel covered his head speechlessly. Stephenson, this guy, had a sudden disconnection.

After cutting in, Link received a basketball that was as accurate as a scalpel, and then took off and prepared to make a layup!

Just when Link thought everything was going well, a "black tower" suddenly appeared in front of Link. Link played in the NBA for three seasons, but no player has ever brought such a great deterrent to Link in height!

"Roy Hibert, he was very active in making up for defense and returned to the basket!"

Accompanied by the commentator's shout, Link missed a layup under Hibert's powerful interference!

David West, who was standing by, hurriedly protected the rebound and then made a long pass directly from the backcourt!

David West once played with Chris Paul for the Hornets. As we all know, Paul is one of the highest players in the league. At that time, Paul said David West was the player with the highest IQ.

As an inside player of a golf club, David West will not miss any chance to fight back!

After taking the rebound, West made a long pass from the backcourt and sent the ball to Stephenson!

Because the counterattack was too sudden, the Grizzlies players didn't have time to go back at all. Stephenson easily made a one-handed buckle in the face of the unguarded basket!

The audience cheered, and Stephenson raised his arms high and ran all over the field with exaggerated looks as if he had won the game.

"Damn, that stupid!" Randolph couldn't stand it anymore. He thought he was shameless enough. Who knew that each generation was more cheap than the other!

Link shook his head secretly, Stephenson's celebration was even more eye-catching than his dunk.

Although the opponent's behavior is a bit anti-intellectual, the Pacers took a 4-0 lead, which is an undeniable fact.
Chapter completed!