Memphis attracted much attention on January 21, and this is the second consecutive focus game for the Grizzlies after continuing the New Orleans Hornets.

In addition to the personal grudge between Link and the Rockets, this game is also related to the competition for rankings between the two sides.

As the Jazz's performance declines, the Rockets, Hornets and Grizzlies' three teams compete for playoff spots will be even more crazy.

The probability of 3-to-1 has now become 3-to-2, so naturally everyone wants to work hard.

In the last game, the Grizzlies had just defeated the Hornets and improved their rankings from a head-on match. Therefore, for the Rockets, they were under great pressure.

Both the Grizzlies and Hornets are gradually widening the gap with the Rockets, and Adelman does not allow his team to miss the playoffs for the second consecutive year.

Therefore, today, the Rockets came to the Federal Express Center Arena in the afternoon to prepare for the game. This shows how much importance the Houston Rockets attach to this game.

However, when the Rockets players entered the court, they found that the Grizzlies had already started to warm up. Adelman couldn't help but shake his head, it seemed that the opponent was eager for victory as well as him.

Link always felt a little weird when he watched the Rockets players enter the court. In Houston, he actually got along well with Adelman and several of the Rockets' players. What he really hates is using his Morey, not the Rockets players.

Although he has only played in the NBA for less than half a season, Link has experienced the complex mood of fighting his old club once, and his experience is really amazing.

"Link, long time no see!"

Just as Link was staring at the Rockets players blankly, Jordan Hill, the center with a dreadlock, walked towards Link enthusiastically.

During his time with the Rockets, the most talked about goal Link was his alley relay with Jordan Hill. Hill also got along very happily with Link because of that goal. Although Link only stayed with the Rockets for only ten days, he was also friends with Hill.

"Long time no see, how are you doing recently?" Link hugged Jordan Hill, and he suddenly felt that the NBA world seemed to be more than just a cruel battle.

"What's good? I'm behind you in the ranking. What a pity. I thought we would continue to cooperate." Hill sighed. Even he didn't expect the Rockets to give up Link.

"There's no way, this is something we can't control. How are the game ready? It's not that easy to take away the victory in Memphis."

"Yes, even Chris Paul has fallen into your hands, so we will certainly not take it lightly." Hill said, turning his head to look at Kevin Martin who was warming up in the other half. "But you have to be careful, because we have made sufficient preparations."

Link looked over Jordan Hill's shoulder and said that he was going to face that guy today.

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"I didn't expect you to come to Memphis. I heard you applied for it?"

On the commentary stand at the Federal Express Center, two commentators chatted for a while before the competition started.

Jeff Van Gundy, as the former head coach of the Rockets, was arranged to explain the game. According to the original plan, his partner should be a local Memphis commentator. But today, the famous Charles Barkley appeared beside him. Therefore, Van Gundy asked curiously.

"Hahaha, I did take the initiative to apply to explain this game. To be precise, I want to watch this game in person." Barkley did not hide his purpose. Although this guy is an image of a "villain" in front of work, he actually treats his colleagues very sincerely.

"Why? Is there something wrong in Memphis?"

"What can I do? If you watched the last Grizzlies vs. Hornets, I believe you will be attracted by the Grizzlies. I believe that the excitement of today's game will not be less than the previous one." Barkley said, throwing his eyes to the court and staring at the No. 0 who was chatting with Jordan Hill.

"Haha," Van Gundy smiled, "I understand what you mean, Charles. It seems that you have become a fan of Link?"

"The fans can't talk about it, but I always have expectations for that kid and want to know what he can do. Don't look at him being so friendly now, when he arrives on the court, the kid becomes completely different."

On the court, Link ended his chat with Hill and continued to work on the warm-up. Today, Link practiced the offensive move of breaking through and layup under the leadership of Marcus Will. There is no doubt that Hollins must have asked Link to use his physical advantages to play Kevin Martin today.

Martin's performance in the last two games was excellent. On January 17, the Houston Rockets played against the Bucks, and Martin scored 36 points. On January 19, the Rockets played against New York, and Martin also scored 25 points in good data.

Therefore, Link did not dare to slacke in any way. He was the opponent's number one scorer today, and he didn't want to be defeated by Martin.

The warm-up lasted for a while, and the referee signaled that both sides were ready to start the game. The players of the two teams had just left the court and listened to the head coach's final arrangement.

"On the defensive end, be careful of that kid's fake moves. You are experienced and I believe you won't make mistakes. As for tempting him more on the offensive end, you know what to do." Before the game started, Adelman came to Martin's ear and explained a few words.

He knew that Hollins would definitely use Link to continue playing the second position today. After all, Link did a very good job in the three games that Mayo was suspended.

In three games, Link averaged 18 points per game and shot as high as 57.6%. Compared to Mayo, I don’t know how many times it is easier to use.

Not to mention this, Link's key steals and decisive kills with super high value in the last game.

Therefore, it is normal for Adelman to be afraid of Link.

But Adelman also believes that Kevin Martin has the ability to defeat Link. No matter how powerful Link is, he is always just a undraft. Kevin Martin is not Belinelli in the last game. If you think Martin is just a shooter, you are very wrong.

A few minutes later, the game officially began. Barkley stared at the stadium with anticipation, and he wanted to see what method Link would use to revenge the Rockets.

Also paying attention to this game was Rockets general manager Morey. Although he played Link well in front of the media. But in fact, Morey refused to be able to perform poorly today.

In this way, the Rockets can not only win, but Morey can also get rid of the infamy.

Before he knew it, Link became more and more attention.

"This game is of great significance to the Grizzlies' second position. He once entered the league with great enthusiasm, but was cruelly abandoned by the Houston Rockets. So in the game against the Rockets' subordinate Vipers, Link scored 52 points in one fell swoop, setting a record for individual single-game scoring in the Development League. Today, facing the real Rockets, I don't know what performance Link can do."

Before he started jumping the ball, Barkley on the commentator stage had already begun to exaggerate the atmosphere of this game. He directly brought out the relationship between Link and the Rockets, hoping that all fans could seize the highlights.

With both sides jumping the ball, Gasol Jr. continued to compete for the ball for the Grizzlies. Rockets center Chuck Hayes claimed that he could reach 2 meters in height when wearing shoes, so a No. 5 position with this figure naturally could not compete with Gasol Jr.

The Grizzlies played very routine for the first time, and Randolph, the Big Black Bear, took the lead in opening up the situation.

Randolph hit Argentine striker Scola in a low post, and easily took the lead for the Grizzlies with a hook.

As a "native" Chinese, the Rockets during the Yao Ming period were naturally one of Link's home teams. Scola was a figure that the Rockets during that period could not be spared.

The Argentinian has excellent skills at the basket and his footsteps are very exciting. However, due to his physical fitness, his defensive ability is very mediocre. He is not just a colander, but he is by no means powerful.

Therefore, Randolph's play against Scola is not too easy. Inside offense, this is the Grizzlies' main offensive strategy today.

The Grizzlies scored first, but Link did not relax his vigilance because he knew very well that he was about to face the first challenge today.

The Kevin Martin, who looked thinner than Link, was running towards the frontcourt.

The Rockets point guard is Kyle Lowry, who became famous in Toronto in the future. Link still remembers that Lowry became famous this year. This once unknown little guard has entered everyone's vision since this season.

However, Lowry's offensive stability during this period was very poor. Therefore, his first goal was not to score, but to connect the team.

Kevin Martin ran all the game, hoping to get a chance to catch the ball and shoot. Link followed closely behind. He knew very well that the best way to defend the shooter would end the close-fitting tightness and not give him any space.

Martin finally ran to the right horn position and received a pass from Lowry.

After receiving the ball, Martin did not hesitate and immediately broke through! He wanted to play Link a time difference, but Link retreated in time and blocked his way.

"Link has a good defense, he always stays on the side of Kevin Martin!" On the commentary stage, Jeff Van Gundy exclaimed.

But Adelman on the sidelines laughed, and the kid was indeed fooled!

Seeing Link pressing against him and breaking through the middle distance, Kevin Martin suddenly jumped and leaned forward a little.

Link, who has extensive experience in Grant Hill, suddenly understood what Martin wanted to do, but he had no time to hide.

In this way, Martin leaned against Link and shot the ball, then fell to the ground in a very exaggerated manner, as if he was hit by a big truck.

And Link dared to swear to the sky, he didn't use any force at all!

However, this is the essence of Kevin Martin. His superb acting skills and thin body can easily win the sympathy of the referee. From a visual perspective, Kevin Martin seemed to have been seriously violated.

When Link came to his senses, the referee had already blew the whistle in his mouth. Link made a foul on the shooting, and Martin was going to stand on the free throw line, with two free throws!

"I Cao?" Link looked at Martin and then remembered that this guy was the best defender in the league before James Harden became famous!
Chapter completed!