Dwight Howard hates being disrespected, so after seeing Link’s message, “Warcraft” instantly exploded.

"How do you view Link's response? Hahaha, don't look at it, because you will see who is the real winner later. Both of our teams are currently 6 wins and 0 losses, and they are the only two teams in the league that have not lost. But after today's game, there will only be one winner left, and this only place must belong to the Houston Rockets."

Howard was interviewed by a reporter before the game started. Facing the camera, "Warcraft" seemed quite relaxed. He laughed happily, as if everything was no different from when he was in Orlando, as if the scarred Grizzlies were not worth mentioning at all.

But everyone could see how hard Howard smiled. People knew that he must be very angry now, and he was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wanted to tear Link down now.

Howard's smile was like a mask, trying to cover up his eagerness for quick success and instant benefits. Unfortunately, his actions on the court had long exposed his true self.

Everyone knows that Howard will definitely become quite violent in the game. He is now someone like Kobe and Garnett who cannot let go of old people.

Sure enough, as soon as the reporters left, Howard's face darkened.

He stared at Link in the other half and cursed the words that f was the beginning of the heart countless times.

Then Howard walked to Harden, even with a serious look on his side.

"James, how are you prepared?" Howard knew that he could not defeat the Grizzlies alone, even the Grizzlies in the Remaining Formation.

今天这场比赛能不能赢,还得看哈登的状态.

Harden's condition has always been a mystery. His good and bad state even made Howard miss that Kobe who is always in a battle state.

"Don't worry, I slept very early yesterday, and I also attached great importance to this game." Harden answered coldly, then continued to shoot and warm up.

Howard nodded, and the two did not communicate more. The relationship between Howard and Harden was actually not as good as the outside world thought.

They are not a partner yet, at most they just don't want to drag the other person down.

However, as long as Harden stops being fucked, Howard will be satisfied. He admits Harden's talent and strength. When the bearded man performs normally, he is indeed worthy of the reputation of the league's number one point guard.

When the players on both sides warmed up on the court, the local Houston commentator was also quite indignant. "Dwight Howard is such a gentleman. If someone provoked me like Link, I would definitely swear."

Jeff Van Gundy, who was standing by, looked at his partner and shook his head gently, "Link is telling the truth. Houston played against the teams in these games. The Spurs in the last game were not even Duncan and Ginobili. The Rockets' strength has not been tested. So, it was too early for Dwight to say what the dynasty changed."

Although Van Gundy once coached in Houston, he is still quite neutral as a commentator.

"You mean, the Rockets' 6-game winning streak is really not worth mentioning?" A trace of gunpowder came out between the two commentators.

"Of course not, the Rockets' six-game winning streak started very well. But as Link said, the six-game winning streak and the championship are still a long distance. The Memphis Grizzlies do have many problems now, especially in the inside. But even so, they are still one of the strongest teams in the league."

While speaking, the referee signaled the starters of both sides to prepare and the game was about to begin.

Seeing this, the local commentator in Houston laughed jokingly, "The era when the Grizzlies dominate the league is gone, Jeff. No team can resist the invasion of injuries, even the Memphis Grizzlies. They are indeed a strong team, but they are no longer the best in the league. The Los Angeles Lakers are still unable to recover because of Kobe's injury. If we weren't for the injuries of Yao and McGrady, we wouldn't have been standing there every year. I think you have a deeper understanding of this than me, Jeff."

Van Gundy was stepped on with a pain point and did not refute it anymore, but waited silently for the game to begin.

Indeed, injuries are sometimes enough to change the fate of a team. It is even possible to turn a top team in the league into a lottery team in an instant.

But the situation for the Grizzlies is different. As long as Link can still play, the Grizzlies are one of the best teams in the league!

Van Gundy has seen too many miracles Link has created, so he firmly believes in this.

At this time, the starting players of both sides were ready. Due to injuries, the Grizzlies still sent a combination of Harris + Gasol.

It is said that the Grizzlies are now looking for a free agent market and inside substitute in the development league, but that will only be solved in at least three or four days.

On the Rockets, they started with a complete start.

After Jeremy Lin left, "Black Bay" Patrick Beverly secured the starting point guard position.

As for the points and guards, James Harden, who still performed well this season.

The small forward is Ariza, who returns to Space City this summer. His arrival makes the Rockets' wings solid.

In the inside, McHale sent Lithuanian Motieyunas and Howard to partner. Motieyunas has performed quite well this season. He just scored a career-high 21 points in the game against Philadelphia a week ago.

His range can be extended beyond the three-point line and can open up space. Although defense is a bit difficult, Howard made up for his shortcomings on the defensive end.

Motiejunas and Howard were considered by McHale as the key to the Rockets' victory today.

The inside reserves that the Grizzlies were originally proud of have now become weaknesses. It would be even better if the inside of the Grizzlies could be troubled by some fouls in this situation.

McHale has already made such a small plan. After all, in addition to two elite men, the Rockets also have the rules of using James Harden.

So for McHale, this game was definitely won before it started!

No matter how powerful Link is, he can't play the center like the "Magic" in 1980, right?

Both teams were ready to start, and the referee threw the basketball into the air.

Although Dwight Howard no longer has the physical fitness he had in the Magic period, it is undeniable that he is still one of the five most powerful physical fitness positions in the league.

With Bigasol's much better speed and jump, Howard won the Rockets' first attack.

With the Rockets' first attack, Howard sank into the inside and leaned against Gasol to ask for the ball.

After Beverly handed the ball to Harden, Howard suddenly gave up his plan to take the position and rushed out to set up a cover for Harden outside the three-point line!

"See it!? The Houston Rockets are completely different now!" Next to Jeff Van Gundy, the local Houston commentator shouted in excitement.

Howard took the initiative to do a pick-and-roll for Harden, which is an exciting signal. As long as these two guys are willing to cooperate, the Rockets will be invincible!

Howard did let go of his figure today. In order to win the game, he would rather have fewer chances of playing singles in the inside.

Harden took advantage of Howard's cover to break through, Jimmy Butler wanted to squeeze out Howard, but Howard was not a good man, and blocked Butler.

Seeing this, Gasol immediately changed defense to Harden. Just as Espanyol was still guessing whether Harden would make a quick stop to jump shot or accelerate the attack, the bearded man made an action that caught him off guard.

Not only did Harden not avoid the defense, he took the initiative to lean on Gasol!

“Hey!?”

Before Gasol could react to what was going on, he collided with Harden. At the moment when the two sides collided, Harden threw the ball into the basket randomly.

Then, the referee whistle sounded and the game was interrupted just as it began.

"The Grizzlies No. 33 defensive foul, the Rockets made two free throws!" The referee decisively rushed to the technical station and told his judgment, while Gasol spread his hands and rushed to the referee.

"He came to me on his own initiative!"

"By the rules, you violated his cylinder. And he also shot."

"????" Gasol was speechless. How could he defend and let Harden break through?

It was all right for Harden to make free throws, mainly because he took a foul in the first round of the game, which made Gasol very passive.

"Mark, stop fighting, be careful next time." It was not until Link patted Gasol on the shoulder that Gasol let go of the referee.

Link knew that it was meaningless to argue with the referee. Harden's "bumping into the car" skills have become perfect.

Last season, Harden made 792 free throws in the regular season! What does this mean? Paul, who is only 1.83 meters tall and is often violated in the inside, had only 268 free throws last season, which is more than 500 less than Harden!

Westbrook, the "Iron Man" who rushed into the crowd with the ball is easier to win the referee's sympathy than anyone else, but he only made 575 free throws last season.

Players like James and Link who are always treated as key defense targets are also easily violated, but last season they only had 424 free throws and 403 respectively.

Even in the years when O'Neal was hit hardest by the Lakers, he only had two seasons to make free throws of more than 792.

As a defender, Harden's 792 times stands out and takes the top spot! In the above example, there is not even a person who can get close to Harden's free throw number.

And last season he was only 8 free throws away, and he was able to break through the 800 mark!

Well, I guess Harden's free throws this year are just trying to break through 800 times.

It can be seen from this that Harden's free throws are quite "abnormal". In normal games, a No. 2 position with shooting as the main offensive method cannot get so many free throws. Most of his free throws are found by himself.

Making a foul is already one of Harden's killer weapons. Therefore, arguing with the referee will not have any result.

As for competitive sports, winning is the best way, and Link also understands Harden's approach to using the rules.

It just happened to hit the game in the first round of the game... This really made Link feel a little disgusting.

Standing on the free throw line, Harden made two free throws steadily, giving the Rockets a good start.

McHale smiled proudly, today's plan was executed perfectly at the beginning. He believed that the time when the Grizzlies ruled the league was over.
Chapter completed!