523: He is God
With 18 seconds left in the first quarter, J.R. Smith held the ball outside the three-point line to face the cold Tony Allen.
As the first player in the sixth-man prediction of the season, J.R.'s attack power is unquestionable. Average 18.1 points per game, the highest career! You should know that J.R. Smith in the Nuggets period had only 15.4 points in the season with the highest score.
So even though Tony Allen is one of the best outside defense experts in the league, J.R. is not afraid. He traveled two steps outside the three-point line and suddenly accelerated!
Tony Allen naturally would not easily make J.R. break through easily, so he immediately posted it up to block the opponent's breakthrough route. Tony Allen's reaction was almost at the speed of light, and no one knew how he did it, but he was able to kill the opponent's scoring opportunity as soon as possible.
However, j.r. Smith stopped and jumped in a hurry while Tony Allen was pressing tightly!
Don't forget that j.r. is not the kind of offensive player who follows the rules. Most of his attacks are unreasonable.
Under Tony Allen's almost perfect block, J.R.'s mid-range shot was still in.
After seeing the basketball enter the net, Mike Woodson sat back on the bench and breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately, I entered, otherwise the Knicks would have lost a lot!
That's right, after seeing J.R. Smith scored, Mike Woodson's first reaction was not joy, but gladness!
Because after j.r. scored a goal, the Knicks were still 5 points behind the Grizzlies! 30 to 25, the Grizzlies scored 30 points in a single quarter, which made the Knicks, who made a living by offense, lose face.j.r.'s last goal was considered to bring back some face to the Knicks.
Thinking of this, Woodson couldn't help but turn his attention to the Grizzlies bench. At this time, Link was resting and looked very calm.
But Woodson knew that that guy was carrying a fire on his hands today!
In the first quarter, Link scored 15 points in a single quarter! He made 4 of 4 three-pointers! After Link made three consecutive three-pointers in the middle of the first quarter, he scored another one before leaving the court.
In addition to three-pointers, Link also made many wonderful passes today, with 4 assists in a single quarter! You can say that it was Link who supported the Grizzlies' offense in the first quarter!
Therefore, even if Woodson sent Anthony and J.R.'s double-gun lineup, he could not compete with the Grizzlies.
Throughout the first quarter, the Knicks lived under Link's terrible firepower. So, when J.R. made the pitch that should have been exciting, the Knicks' bench was unexpectedly calm.
In the last 2.3 seconds of the first quarter, Vasquis failed to make a three-pointer from a long distance, and the game ended.
Woodson immediately summoned everyone to the end. He barely survived the first quarter, but Woodson now has no idea what he will go through in the second quarter.
"Keep oppressing Link in the second quarter, his hot feel will always break. Maybe after a few minutes of rest, his feel will be broken! You have also seen his performance in the first half, so he must not get that feeling back!"
Woodson shouted nervously, Anthony and J.R. Smith's performance in the first quarter was actually very good. They were efficient and caused damage to the Grizzlies' inside.
But this is exactly what Woodson is worried about. Anthony and J.R. Smith both played so well, but the Knicks were still behind.
This is not a good sign.
On the Grizzlies, the players were also actively preparing for the second half. Before appearing, Link stood up and let everyone sit on their shoulders and form a circle.
"We have lost two consecutive games, guys. It's unbearable to lose one more game. So today, we have only one goal, to beat them! 1, 2, 3, Grizzlies!"
"Grizzly Bear!"
Accompanied by the yelling with a strong momentum, the Grizzlies players stepped back into the court. In terms of momentum, the Knicks, who played at home, were weaker.
The Knicks' second quarter is no longer the same as at the beginning, and J.R. Smith replaced the old rookie Prigioni.
The Grizzlies also continued to play in the small lineup, with Nick Young replacing Randolph.
If the Knicks want to attack, then attack with great pleasure!
The Knicks took the lead in the second quarter, thanks to the incredible goal just now, the score difference between the two sides is only 5 points. There is no doubt that this attack is a good opportunity for the Knicks to approach the score.
If the score difference can be narrowed to two points in one breath, it would be the best.
Anthony was not greedy for me this time, and Link was surprised to find that this guy was actually making wedding dresses for J.R. Smith.
Anthony pulled to the right base corner, and the purpose was to open up space for J.R. Smith to avoid interference from Link and others.
Facing Iguodala's single defense, j.r. called a pick-and-roll. After the pick-and-roll, taking advantage of the situation where Iguodala was not blocked, he decided to jump shot!
Another opportunity that doesn’t count as an opportunity, but for the current j.r. Smith, as long as there is a little space, he dares to vote!
The basketball crossed Iguodala's fingers and the arc was very flat! But with this strange arc, the basketball finally played the board and entered the frame!
Seeing the basketball hit, Link really had no temper. He had to make the three-pointer head-on shot, and there was no way to go.
"J.r. Smith started, and after continuing the difficult mid-range shot in the first quarter, he hit a three-pointer as soon as he started the second quarter! The Knicks approached the score, so don't think the Grizzlies are already stable!"
J.R. Smith's three-pointer awakened the vitality of Madison Square Garden. At the Knicks' most desperate moment, the super sixth man stood up.
But soon, everyone became nervous again. Because the sickle-held Death approached the Knicks' halftime.
Mike Woodson was lucky. Link got off the court in the ninth minute of the first quarter. Including the rest time between the quarters, he had a long rest.
After so long it was over, it was difficult for Link to maintain his hot feel. Woodson believed that Link could not play in the first quarter again.
Four three-pointers in a single quarter are already perverted enough, and Link can't do better.
But Link didn't believe in this evil. He wanted to try it very much, and his hands felt that there was still no continuation.
So when the Grizzlies attacked for the first time in the second quarter, Link was very active in asking for the ball.
Anthony suddenly became nervous, and Link's terrible performance in the first quarter was still imprinted in his mind.
After Link received the basketball, Anthony immediately looked close to him without hesitation at all.
Link could only lower the center of gravity and pressed Anthony's chest with his head, forcibly keeping a distance from him.
Just as Anthony was still close to Link, Link suddenly moved one step to the left.
Anthony immediately followed, but the next second, he rang out a "bang" and collided with Iguodalaza.
Pick and roll!
Link took advantage of the pick-and-roll and flashed Anthony, then immediately jumped. Another quick shot from outside the three-point line after borrowing the pick-and-roll, the Grizzlies and the Knicks seemed to be addicted to three-pointers.
But this time, J.R. Smith switched defense very quickly, and he raised his hand almost the first time to block Link's shot.
Link felt that his touch was still good, but because of the interference, the shooting timing seemed to be a little ahead of schedule.
Sure enough, the basketball finally hit the front of the basket. Link made his first iron after hitting 4 consecutive three-pointers!
"That's great!" Mike Woodson screamed excitedly. Link's touch really cooled down! Now, the Knicks will launch a Jedi counterattack!
However, before the Knicks' coach and players were happy, Iguodala grabbed the long rebound.
j.r.Smith is not a player with strong rebounding awareness. When Iguodala grabbed the rebound, j.r.Smith was still thinking about how to fight back. Computer::/
"Hey, the Knicks lost too many frontcourt rebounds today!" The local commentator slapped the table in annoyance. After finally defending it as an opponent's attack, the offensive rebound was snatched away, which was the most morale-breaking.
Iguodala did not hesitate at all after he took the offensive rebound, and immediately passed the ball to Link again!
At this time, Link had already run to the right horn position. He was in the three-point line, but when he thought about it, he took the initiative to take the initiative to take a step back.
Link has to shoot three more points!
This time, Link was not disturbed, and his hands were still hot. Everyone held their breath and waited for the final result.
However, the result disappointed the New Yorker. Link missed the three-pointer just an accident because of his second attempt, he scored a goal!
The three-pointer made the ground, and the score difference changed back to 5 points. At the same time, this was Link's fifth three-pointer in this game!
"This" Woodson couldn't speak. His beautiful wish lasted less than 20 seconds before being ruthlessly broken by Link.
It feels cold because I have been resting for a few minutes? It doesn’t exist!
I thought it was the end of Link's crazy performance, but I didn't know that this was the beginning of Link's crazy performance.
After this three-pointer, Link was out of control, causing the Knicks to completely fall into despair.
At the 10th minute and 34th second quarter, Link suddenly made a three-pointer while marching, caught Anthony off guard, hit a three-pointer, and scored a 6th three-pointer in a single game!
One minute later, at 9:38 of the second quarter, Conley pushed the fast attack, and after halftime, he made a pass and sent the ball to Link, who was ambushed in the right corner.
Faced with such open shots, Link did not hesitate. He took a knife and scored another three-pointer!
The 7th three-pointer in a single game!
You know, before the first half was finished, Link had already made 7 three-pointers. It was only 3 away from Anthony's record of the highest three-point shooting in a single game!
After that, Link calmed down for two minutes without a goal. But the Grizzlies' offense did not stop. Link's offensive role was not just a goal.
Two minutes later, at the 7th minute and 22nd second quarter, Iguodala missed a three-pointer, Link successfully made a penalty kick and won the offensive rebound.
After winning the basketball, Link did not directly attack the frame at the basket, but passed the ball to Conley outside the three-point line, and then he followed it back to the trap!
After borrowing Gasol's pick-and-roll, Link's running was very successful. When he ran outside the three-point line, Anthony was still one full position away from Link.
Take the ball and shoot! Link doesn't worry too much. At this time, you have to strike while the iron is hot, and you have to shoot firmly if you can.
In this way, Link's 8th three-pointer in a single game was born!
"God! How is this possible!?" The New York narrator covered his head, unbelievable!
"Of course it's possible, because God is the one who wears No. 0 jersey today!" His partner responded so.
Anthony was completely shocked. He and J.R. tried their best. But in the face of 8 three-pointers, any effort would be useless!
It's already done like this, but Link's performance continues!
Three minutes later, Link fought against the misplaced defender of his j.r in the bottom corner. This time, Link took a few tentative steps and then pulled up the shot directly. He has now reached the point of doing whatever he wants.
j.r. My heart is cold. When defending Link, he only has one emotional fear!
Fear can make Link grow strong, and his 9th three-pointer in the half game completely destroyed the Knicks' confidence.
Before the second quarter started, Mike Woodson thought Link could not be more magical.
But now, it turns out that he is very wrong!
In the end, Link scored 10 three-pointers in the first half! Breaking the league record of 9 three-pointers in the half-time set by Deron Williams half a month ago!
When Link scored his 10th three-pointer, his personal score in the half game had reached 35 points! More than J.R. and Anthony added together!
Looking at the deadly Madison Square Garden, Link was very proud in the "villain jersey".
Chapter completed!