581: Just a substitute...just?
Wade made a three-pointer from the start and did not forget to mock Link.
Wade is naturally a trash talker, and he is also a top-notch show-off player in the active league.
His words "This is my horse" have been learned from and used by many stars, including Link.
Therefore, after hitting a three-pointer on Link's head, Wade naturally had to "reward" Link.
Link hasn't been swearing up for a long time. Compared with Wade, Durant's trash talk skills are simply twenty years behind.
But Link was not discouraged and wanted to squirt back? Then he had to show off his performance!
In the second round, Link made a wedding dress for Conley. He and Conley fought on the outside and blocked Charmos behind him.
Chalmos has a relatively mediocre ability in all aspects and is known as the most unworthy champion point guard after Fischer.
In fact, this is because the Heat actually don't need point guards. First of all, Wade and James are both players who need to take possession of the ball. Secondly, they can attack in series by themselves.
Therefore, Chalmos is actually just right at the Heat. If he starts with a sticky point guard, it may have a negative effect.
However, Chalmos, who had mediocre defenses, were not enough. He was blocked by Link and could not catch up at all.
James replaced the defense next to Conley. He forced Conley to go to the right, forcing Conley to dribble with his right hand and shoot with his right hand!
The result was that Conley's breakthrough was very unsmooth. And the final throw was quite outrageous.
The Grizzlies' offense in the second leg failed again!
"Conley's throwing is really out of standard. The Heat's defense has not yet had any problems. They are worthy of being a team with more experience in the finals."
In the eyes of most people, Conley is just an ordinary throwing miss. But Conley gritted his teeth. He was completely studied by the other party!
Conley is a left-handed and even arguably one of the best left-handed players in the league.
But Conley is not so smooth when using his right hand. When he is in good condition, it is fine to use his right hand. However, when he is in a normal state and encounters strong defense, Conley's right hand is a little too difficult to see.
But just now, James deliberately forced Conley to walk to the right, and Conley believed that this was no coincidence!
After defending for two consecutive rounds, the Heat showed their abilities to the fullest. They were able to succeed not just because there were three superstars.
This time, James directly took the rebound. After just a few steps of transport, he threw the ball into the air and passed it for a long time in the backcourt!
Link just rushed back to chase, and Wade had already run to the frontcourt! The two had a very good understanding. Just seeing James in the inside, Wade knew what to do next.
James has a high pass accuracy, after all, he is a striker who averages more assists than Link. However, Link is very tight. He believes that with Wade's current athletic ability, if he dares to make a rash layup, he will not be able to escape from his palm!
After receiving the basketball, Wade did not rush to make a layup, but suddenly slowed down, pushed Link with his butt, and took the initiative to fight!
"Damn!" Link was pushed a little distance away. This little space was enough to make Wade make a layup.
Wade scored 2 goals in a row, and James and Wade scored a goal! Compared to Westbrook, who only rushes in, Wade is much more experienced. Sometimes the offensive party takes the initiative to fight appropriately, which can actually play an unexpected role.
"Almost, little kid, keep working hard!" Wade smiled at Link, but there was no sign of friendlyness in the guy's smile.
Link picked up the basketball unwillingly. This was the first time that he had been beaten so badly by Wade.
When playing against the Heat in the regular season, to be honest, Link didn't think Wade was a trouble. But in the playoffs, Wade would not continue to pretend to be dead.
In this regard, he is the same as Iguodala.
5 to 0, the Heat are still strong. In the stands, some of the few Heat fans began to cheer, and they were quite interested in turning the tables.
The Grizzlies didn't finally score until their third offense, but they were still not scoring in the sports war, but Gasol was driving the inside and got two free throws.
Link tried to make a breakthrough this time, but the result was the same as before, and he still encountered double-teams.
The defending champion is indeed not so easy to be defeated.
Five minutes into the first quarter, the Grizzlies substituted. When Link was defended and lost all three shots, Nick Yang Pi took the game.
There is no doubt that he appeared to relieve Link's offensive pressure. Link did not score for five minutes, which is a very rare situation.
As a result, after Nick Young appeared, LeBron James suddenly came to life.
Nick Young is already thin and has always suffered a loss on the defensive end, let alone match up with giants like James.
Then, Link replaced defense in front of James, and Nick Young went to guard Wade.
However, Wade is not even afraid of Link, and will he be afraid of Nick Young?
After Nick Young came on the court, the Heat did not dare to double-team easily, and Link's scoring efficiency also improved. But the entire wing was almost broken by Wade and James!
James still remembers that the first time the Heat lost to the Grizzlies this season was because Nick Young suddenly broke out, causing the Grizzlies to reverse and win.
Today, James won't allow the same thing to happen again!
In the first quarter, the Grizzlies were completely suppressed by the Heat. In the end, the Heat also entered the second quarter with a 5-point advantage with a 28-23 lead!
"Incredible, the Miami Heat didn't seem to have any decline in form at the Federal Express Arena. This is the Devil's home court that has only lost one game in the regular season, but Wade and James are coming and going freely!"
Hubby Brown couldn't help but look at the data sheets of the first quarter. Wade scored 9 points in a single quarter and James scored 8 points in a single quarter. The two of them combined to get most of the Heat's scores in the first quarter.
Link also scored 6 points in a single quarter, but his efficiency has declined compared to the past. The Heat are bound to win at the Federal Express Arena!
Sitting on the bench during the break, Link gasped heavily. He consumed a lot in the first quarter because there were basically double teams as soon as he broke through. On the defensive end, either facing James or Wade, these two people were not easy to deal with.
Now, Link can understand what Durant feels when facing the Grizzlies.
So exhausted!
As it turns out, neither Tony Allen nor Nick Young can bear the responsibility for starting, and both of them have too many limitations.
Bathir Bathir is even worse. Bathir now exists as a spiritual leader and experience transmitter. He has played very little time in the Grizzlies this season.
Finally, the Grizzlies have only two choices, Jimmy Butler and Tobias Harris!
Harris is more accustomed to playing the fourth position, and he does need to go up and hold on when Randolph is resting later. Therefore, Butler got this place.
Seeing Jimmy Butler being called up by the coach, Link immediately waved to Butler and called him to his side.
"Are you nervous?" Link leaned into Butler's ear and asked softly.
"Somewhat." Butler admitted bluntly that it was inevitable that the first time playing in the finals was inevitable.
"It's okay, you can guard me when you train, and you can guard them later. Trust me, you can surprise them like you did in the regular season."
"Well, I'm on the court just to win. I'll fight, Link."
Butler only believes that hard work and victory, and the rest has nothing to do with him.
After the break between the festival, Link patted Butler on the shoulder and walked onto the court.
James frowned, and the plan changed! He didn't expect that the Grizzlies would send Jimmy Butler to the field so quickly.
It would be a bit exaggerated to say that James doesn't know who Butler is. After all, Butler has performed one or two excellent times during the regular season this season. He has played in the playoffs until now, and his limited playing time, his performance is also remarkable.
He can defend, score, but is not proficient, and is just a role player. This is what most people, including James, think of Jimmy Butler.
Things that Tony Allen and Nick Young cannot solve can be solved with Jimmy Butler? James smiled. This may be a sign that the Grizzlies are desperate!
"The Grizzlies have substitutions. They have replaced sophomore Jimmy Butler Jimmy has some unforgettable moments in the regular season this season, and her performance in the playoffs is also very stable. But is this responsibility a little too big for Jimmy?"
Hubby Brown was a little worried, but Butler was always just a substitute.
In the second quarter, the Heat attacked first. Link went to defend James, but Butler entangled Wade.
Wade used his usual trick again, and he ran away from Butler and caught the ball outside the three-point line.
But this time, Wade not only did not get the chance. The moment he received the basketball, he was hit hard by Butler!
"Fit-fitting? Is this guy an idiot?" Wade didn't expect Butler to force himself so hard, so he immediately dribbled the ball and prepared to break through.
Wade's current speed is naturally not as fast as his peak period, but it is not slower. Since Butler is close to his body, let him pay the price of close to his body!
However, as soon as Wade started to speed, his center of gravity fell down unsteadily! Because of Butler's strong confrontation, he was delivered immediately!
Wade just ran out and fell to the ground. At the same time, Butler jumped, smashed himself on the floor, and hugged the basketball tightly!
In the chaos, Butler found Link and the Grizzlies fought back!
"The referee didn't sound a whistle, which means he signaled that this was a good goal! Wade encountered a very tough defense, and Jimmy Butler did a better job than we thought!"
Butler got up from the ground with an innocent look on his face. He didn't expect to knock Wade down because he hit Link like this during training, but Link not only did not fall, but also scored goals...
Link rushed to the front, and after the chaotic defense just now, only James followed up in time.
Now, it’s the showdown between Link and James!
James kept sticking to Link. He wanted to stand in front of him, but he couldn't go up!
Link leaned against James and rushed to the penalty area. James was very surprised. Because just a year ago, Link could not force himself to walk to the basket! Not to mention that when Link was in his rookie season, James basically fell as soon as he touched Link.
After walking to the basket, Link did not continue to fight with James, but leaned against James and turned around and jumped directly!
James didn't have time to react. He didn't expect Link to explain his steps so clearly under such a strong confrontation.
So, he could only watch Link rise into the air and complete the dunk on his head!
"boom!"
The basket made a loud noise and the whole audience was boiling! After a full 12 minutes of aggrievance, the Grizzlies fans finally raised their heads and felt proud!
After Link landed, his center of gravity fell to the ground without steadily. He was about to get up, but Jimmy Butler rushed up first and extended his hands to Link.
"You're right, this is no different from training!" Butler's face was filled with a smile. Sure enough, only the basketball itself could affect his emotions.
Link nodded, grabbed Butler's hand and stood up again.
"It's not over yet, Jimmy, keep working hard." When Link and Butler retreated, they could already see James and Wade's angry eyes.
"I know, let them do it!" Butler said, setting up a defensive posture.
Chapter completed!