Nine Hundred and Ninety-Three: The First Counterattack
James broke through the defenses of Link and Gasol in succession and scored 2+1.
His state is even more violent than when he was with the Heat last season.
David Blatt, who was on the sidelines, instantly felt relieved. He was right. Link, who was injured, could not compete with James.
Not only is it impossible to compete on the defensive end, but later on the offensive end, the knight will let Link understand what real hell is!
Although Grizzlies fans tried their best to interfere, James still made the extra free throw.
The Cavaliers' start couldn't have been better, but James was not complacent and immediately ordered his teammates to retreat.
This time, James doesn't intend to leave any hope for the Grizzlies.
The Cavaliers' simple and crude but very effective style of play is completely opposite to that of the previous Warriors.
The Warriors' offense is often very complex, and the five people's off-ball movement and conduct always dazzles people.
But the Cavaliers are different. Maybe it's just a high pick-and-roll, and everything is over.
Facing such a rough and powerful team, Grizzlies fans were not used to it for a while.
They were all worried about whether Link could withstand such an impact.
Link did not continue to dwell on the defeat. He quickly ran forward and participated in the attack.
A basketball game lasts 48 minutes and has so many rounds.
If you have to feel depressed every time you fail in a round, will the game still be played?
After Link got into position, he immediately looked at the positioning of Mozgov and Love. Under normal circumstances, most teams would set up a defensive trap for Link.
Link will habitually read the opponent's defense first and then decide what to do next.
But when he saw the positions of Mozgov and Love, Link was very surprised.
At this time, James spoke.
"Don't look at it. It's just you and me today. There are no defensive traps and no one will come to disturb you. Come over when you are ready. We will also settle the previous accounts together."
This is already the second trash talk James has sprayed at Link since the start of the game.
James' anger this year is obviously much greater than that of the previous two years. In the previous two years of the Finals, James did not like to use his words.
But this year, he took the initiative to provoke Link.
It seems that James is more determined than ever to defeat Link and win the championship.
Yes, he abandoned his brothers, returned to Cleveland, and received countless infamy... Why is all this happening? It’s all to win over Link!
If James fails again, everything he has done before will be meaningless.
At this time, Conley had already taken possession of the ball and walked up, and Link discovered that the Cavaliers were executing strict man-to-man defense!
Link wanted to find opportunities through running without the ball, but James refused to give an inch to Link.
In the last round of the series, Draymond Green's defense was also very good. But Green has never been able to concentrate on one-on-one with Link. He has to pay attention to the overall situation on the court at all times and make up for defense at any time. As the only big man on the court for the Warriors,
He always has to look forward and backward.
But James is different, he only has Link in his eyes. Even if Conley scored 40 or 50 points on Irving today, he would not make up for half a step!
Not only James, but everyone else on the Cavaliers also played very tough defense.
Every Grizzlies player "enjoys" superstar-like treatment, and David Blatt's plan was executed perfectly by the players as soon as it came up.
The Cavaliers give you a chance to play alone, one-on-one. There is no complicated system, no complicated defense.
But if you can't score, that's a shame.
After passing the ball several times and still not getting any space, Conley handed the ball to Link.
James lowered his weight and stared at Link.
Link did a few triple threat moves, then accelerated to the left.
But Link had just taken a step, and before he could make any follow-up actions, James rushed forward, actively looking for a confrontation.
"Bang!"
It was another violent impact. James' defense did not make so many small moves, but just confronting him normally was already very uncomfortable.
Although his center of gravity was slightly shifted due to the impact, Link did not give up. He immediately turned around flexibly with James as his axis, successfully passed his opponent, and continued to advance towards the penalty area!
People were impressed by Link's superb ball control skills. He was the only one who could turn his back on others in such extreme situations. Only Link had this ability.
But basketball is always a game of putting the ball in the basket. Before the goal is scored, all the wonderful scenes are actually of little significance.
Those wonderful dribbles, moves and passes were wonderful because they ended up in goals. If Iverson hadn't made the crossover that passed Jordan in the end, it would never have become popular on the streets.
Although James was surpassed by half a body, he was not completely shaken off.
He quickly approached Link and took the initiative to fight again!
Link originally wanted to break through and pass the ball to Harris or Gasol. Both teammates have good shooting abilities.
But Mozgov and Love didn't even have the slightest intention of shrinking the basket. They resolutely implemented man-to-man defense.
The Cavaliers players were determined today. They would rather let Link score than make up for defense!
"Damn it." Link gritted his teeth, and now he could only attack the basket by himself.
But at the same time, Link also knew very well that under James' pressing defense, his chances at this time were not good.
Link leaned against James and forced a layup, but James suddenly jumped up and waved his arms vigorously!
All the humiliation and unwillingness of the previous two years were concentrated in this defense.
"boom!"
There was a crisp sound in the FedEx Arena, the basketball was slapped out with great force, and James dared Link!
"It happened unexpectedly. LeBron directly slapped Link's layup away! I'm used to seeing Link risking others, but it's very rare for Link to be fooled by others! After just forcing a breakthrough, James again Finished the defense beautifully on the defensive end. Today, James seemed to have Link by the throat!"
David Blatt smiled. The Cavaliers' defense did not let him down. Facts have proved that his strategy is quite effective.
Unless the injured Link can fight with James today, the Grizzlies have no chance of winning!
But is this possible?
Mozgov on the side caught the basketball that was kicked out by James. As soon as he got the ball, he heard James yelling.
"Pass, pass!" James immediately ran forward after blocking the shot. He wanted to counterattack immediately! He won't give the Grizzlies a second to breathe!
The Russian did not hesitate and gave the ball to James.
James quickly burst out with great strength and "pushed" his entire body out.
He passed through the crowd and drove straight in. He looked at the basket at FedEx Arena, the place where he had failed countless times.
He needs a championship, he needs this championship so much.
For his career, for his desire to create an era.
For Cleveland!
"LeBron is very fast. You won't see him running at this speed during the regular season. He saved all his strength for the summer, just for this round, just to defeat Link!"
Mike Breen felt that his voice could not catch up with James. There is no doubt that James will bomb the basket again next time!
Stepping into the free throw line, James took off on one foot, swung his arm vigorously, and prepared to score the ball with his signature tomahawk smash.
He jumped high, believing that he could not always be a loser!
"What a joke!"
Just as James jumped up, he heard a shout from behind him. This voice was very familiar to him, it was Link!
"Is he catching up!? Impossible!" James was a little surprised. Link, who was injured, couldn't possibly keep up with his counterattack!
But James didn't have time to look back. The basket was right in front of him. How could he give up at this time?
The next second, James felt someone hit him hard from behind. Link's big hand arrived and slapped the basketball held high by James!
James' five fingers were very strong, but the power of this block was so great that James couldn't hold the ball at all!
James could only watch helplessly as the basketball was shot and bounced off the backboard, while he himself fell out of the baseline in embarrassment due to the collision.
The entire arena was boiling. After two rounds of frustration, Link finally came up with his first response in this year's finals!
When everyone thought James's counterattack was unstoppable, Link stepped forward in time again!
"Chasing the risk successfully, Link returned a block to LeBron! God, LeBron must be quite surprised. He must not have thought that Link, who was injured, could still burst out with such power! This is a superstar and a superstar The peak showdown between them! Just watch, such wonderful scenes will definitely appear many times!"
"Then I will come here as you wish, LeBron. Don't be too proud, you should be more careful." After blocking the shot, Link glared at James on the ground, said a harsh word, and then quickly Participate in the counterattack.
David Blatt opened his mouth wide and chased James? Or when you are injured?
The NBA is indeed a monster league! Tactics are all in vain in front of these guys.
The knights' soaring morale was suddenly suppressed by Link.
Winning at FedEx Arena has never been easier.
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