874: Dangerous Veteran (3/5)
Green and Link refused to give in to each other as soon as the game started and gave each other a big shot.
Of course, Link's blocking is more difficult than Green.
Most blocking situations occur in the penalty area, and it is very difficult to block and shoot directly.
What's more, it's a top three-pointer like Curry.
Like Paul, Curry is one of the players with the lowest blocking rate in the league.
But what Link has always done is such a difficult thing. If others can't risk it, he can do it.
This time, Green couldn't resolve the crisis by verbalizing. His confrontation with Link would be staged every round.
At the beginning of the game, the two teams were each defeated. However, both sides were always top teams in the league, and they did not completely lose the offensive rhythm because they were attacked separately after the game.
After the first round, both sides adjusted their mentality and the game began to develop in the direction people expected.
Both teams played their biggest advantage after the start of the game. The Grizzlies with strong attack power in the inside dominated the three-second zone, and Link and Gasol Jr. joined forces to score 12 points at the beginning.
The Warriors, who are accurate in the outside world, also frequently hit. Curry and Klay Thompson teamed up to score 9 points, helping the Warriors keep the score tightly in the away game.
If Link hadn't had Curry's one at the beginning, the Warriors would have scored 12 points now.
Of course, Curry's moves are no longer as casual as in the previous game. After all, Link is risking losing his hair.
Draymond Green did not perform much in scoring, but he played his worth on the defensive end.
This guy's strong mobility allowed his defense to spread throughout the half-court, and he would not suffer any loss when he switched positions to defend in front of any position, and he truly did it from the No. 1 position to the No. 5 position.
Green had another match with Link in the first quarter, but it was really defensive.
It was a breakthrough for Link, and Harrison Barnes was dizzy by Link's movements.
After shaking away Barnes' center of gravity, Link easily accelerated and completed the "overtaking".
It seemed as if he had just reached the second gear and threw the other party out of the rearview mirror.
Link broke through and rushed to the basket, but just as Link took off and was about to make a layup, Green made up!
Although Green is only over 2 meters tall, his tonnage and strength are indeed enough to hire a US inside player!
Under Green's rough collision, Link not only failed to maintain the integrity of his operation.
In the end, the layup strayed from the basket, and Green made a successful defense against Link in the game!
Of course, Link didn't make Green too proud either. Because Green's pass to Thompson was cut off by Link in the middle of the first quarter, it was considered a "recitation".
Green and Link played hard, and this is almost a microcosm of the first quarter of the two sides.
The Warriors could not curb the Grizzlies' fierce attack, and the Grizzlies could not effectively reduce the opponent's shooting percentage.
So after the first quarter, the score between the two sides became 25 to 26.
The Golden State Warriors entered the break with a slight advantage of 1 point.
"The wonderful game is as anxious as everyone imagines! Curry scored 9 points in a single quarter and Link scored 10 points in a single quarter. The stars of both teams both showed their best form, but the Warriors were able to withstand the Grizzlies' violent impact. It seems that they are really a force that cannot be ignored this season."
"Yes, as the game progresses, both sides will definitely play more and more intensely. I think the referee seems very nervous today, but he seems to be worried that the game will lose control at any time. Link and Green don't know what kind of sparks will be produced."
Hubby Brown and Mike Brin were very happy to watch. The more you played this game, the more exciting it became.
Espn also believes that the ratings of this game will not be overturned.
There are actually great risks in broadcasting the Grizzlies' games. This is not because the Grizzlies themselves are not popular, but because the Grizzlies' games are prone to garbage time.
Once garbage time appears, it will definitely be a fatal blow to the ratings.
However, today, espn believes that the Grizzlies cannot solve the Warriors in advance.
Fans, commentators and TV stations are happy to see the situation now, but Dave Joggel obviously can't be as happy as they are.
Players play games with the head coach not for good looks, but for winning.
Even if the game is not good to win, it is still easy to do so!
An anxious situation is a benefit for fans, but for players and coaches, it is a problem.
"The Warriors feel great today, and their projections are as accurate as ever. In the second half, we need to spread the shooting points and increase the blockade of the outside line!" Jogel summarized the ideas in the second quarter.
In order to increase the range and increase the speed of the center's defense at the basket, Joggle sent Carter and Whiteside in the second quarter.
Old Carter did not get too long playing time in the first quarter, but Link saw his active running position on the offensive end.
Whiteside is also full of energy, and he seems to be more suitable for this fast-paced offense and defense.
Link looked at the Warriors, then looked at Carter and Whiteside beside him.
In the first quarter, the Warriors did not pay much attention to Carter's active running.
Now, people's impression of Carter is just an ordinary substitute who is harmless. Carter has averaged only 5.8 points per game this season, which is really so ordinary that it can't be more ordinary.
But Link knew that such veterans would become very terrifying at some moments.
As for Whiteside, he calmed down after signing the Grizzlies for a few amazing games, causing many people to forget how magical he is.
So Link conspired with Carter and Whiteside before appearing. Carter's expression was first surprised, but soon returned to calm, and then became focused and closed his lips.
If you know Carter's past, you will know that this guy will only have this expression when he is preparing to do a big fight.
Where is Whiteside? This guy jumped around, as if he couldn't wait to get on the court.
The game started over and the Warriors remained vigor-free.
In the first quarter, they led the Grizzlies by one point. Although they had little advantage, at least this proved that the Warriors were indeed capable of stalemate with the Grizzlies.
After seeing the Grizzlies change Jimmy Butler to Carter, Steve Cole breathed a big sigh.
Next, the Grizzlies have only one and a half threat points left on the outside. Link counts one, and Conley only counts half in Cole's opinion.
Conley was already running hard just by dealing with Curry on the defensive end.
Although Whiteside has strong athletic ability, his ability to play singles at low positions is not comparable to Gasol Jr.
In other words, the Warriors can open the score as long as they keep Link next!
Cole was full of confidence, so he made several gestures on the sidelines.
All Warriors players understood it, and next, Link was going to be made into dumplings.
But Cole didn't expect that the Warriors would be the first to encounter trouble on the offensive end in the second quarter.
In the first attack in the second quarter, the Warriors continued to tear the Grizzlies' defense with constant cover and passes.
Klay Thompson threw away Old Carter with a counter-run, and then cut into the basket!
Thompson is not a player with outstanding athleticism, but he is still more flexible than the elderly Carter.
After seeing Thompson, Curry tacitly sent the ball in, who could score with just a layup!
If Gasol is protecting the basket now, he might be really hard to rush back, so he can only watch Thompson score easily.
But for Whiteside, this is not a problem at all!
Thompson just raised the basketball and was hit by Whiteside!
Klay Thompson's speed and altitude are not worth mentioning at all in front of Whiteside.
Clay fell out of the baseline in a panic, and the Grizzlies got a chance to counterattack!
After receiving the pass, Conley immediately accelerated to the frontcourt, and Draymond Green immediately chased after him. He knew that Curry alone could not curb Conley's counterattack.
When Conley saw Green following, he broke into the penalty area and passed the ball to the three-point line.
Link is already in place at 45° on the right!
Green immediately changed his center of gravity and ran out of the three-point line with his teeth and claws. He was ready for a long time, and he was paying attention to Link's position all the time. As long as Link shoots, Green believes that he can definitely interfere!
Link got a small gap, and everyone thought Link would take action.
But while keeping a close eye on the basket, Link started a pass and sent the ball to Carter who ran to the right corner at some point!
When facing a gap, Link did not greedy for me, but selflessly sent the ball to his teammates with better chances.
"Vince Carter, when did he be vacated?" Hubby Brown was also confused. Carter's presence is too low now, and no one expected that Carter would also get a chance to get a vacant position.
In fact, Carter started to start the moment Whiteside finished the blocking.
His speed may not be fast, he may not be as threatening as before, but he has never stopped running!
While everyone was paying attention to walking on Conley and Link, Carter slipped to the bottom corner and successfully received a pass from Link.
Klay Thompson tried to rush to Carter, but it was too late.
Which champion team should you join, which team is destined to die?
"ufo" doesn't believe this evil!
Old Carter raised his sword and threw the ball into the net with a beautiful shot!
A three-pointer hit, Carter hit a three-pointer in the first attack in the second quarter, and Link's plan was successfully implemented.
The Warriors players shook their heads, as if they thought it was just an accident.
But Link will let them know that accidents can also be caused by humans.
Link spread his arms and high-high with Carter and Whiteside respectively.
Chapter completed!