Two Hundred and Fifty-Five: Where Is the Upper Limit?
On February 26, 2011, the second game day of the NBA officially began.
After yesterday's opener, the NBA has successfully attracted the attention of countless fans. Now, it is estimated that those NBA players who play in the CBA are extremely embarrassed. Because of the regulations of the CBA league, they must play a full season to return to the NBA, and they cannot be bought out in the middle.
Fortunately, the Grizzlies did not have any players to go overseas to pan for gold, and the lineup was still complete.
Unfortunately, before the regular season started, two main players kneeled down...
Since today is the Grizzlies' first game of the season, Hollins brought everyone to the court early to get used to the field. This is the first time that the Grizzlies players have played an official game after half a year. Even old teammates have to get in well with each other.
"Link, you've gotten a lot stronger. In the preseason, I think your confrontation ability seems to be much stronger." Shane chatted with Link while practicing one-on-one offense and defense with Link.
"Well, I gained weight this summer, and I am now 103 kilograms! Hey, you don't have to run over and pull me in the future." Link said, using a shot after a tentative step to pull up a jumper in front of Shane.
"The offense is getting more and more decisive, Link." Shane nodded in admiration. Link's current level was much higher than the first time he saw Link.
If Battier had seen how Link and George beat Kobe, he wouldn't have been surprised by the goal he just scored.
Link looked down at his hands, and he was indeed more certain than before when he made a mid-range shot with a slight disturbance. The upgrade last night seems to have made me a lot stronger.
Maybe in the future, the mid-range pull-up jumper after the cross step will become his killer!
"Sean, I heard that Miami is interested in you this summer. I'm glad you can stay in the end." Link chatted and brought the topic to Shane.
"Hahahaha, people say that going to Miami is a good chance to win a championship. But seriously, I wish I could do something in the Grizzlies. Easy to get a championship? Of course it's a good choice. But, I saw hope in the Grizzlies. Last year we made it all the way to the Western Conference finals, and God knows what we can do in the future." Shane said, suddenly hit and slapped the basketball in Link's hand.
"Stay focused at all times, Link."
"Damn, it's really cunning." Link shook his head, but then again, it's always good to have a veteran by his side.
After a brief warm-up, Hollins called all the players to the sidelines, where he would make the final deployment.
Playing the Rockets, Hollins didn't have any special arrangements. The Grizzlies basically fought according to conventional tactics.
After all, the Rockets didn't have any major reinforcements this summer. Most teams haven't disrupted their core due to the short run of the offseason this year. Cuban, who doesn't want to spend money, and the Lakers, Clippers, and Hornets, who have been rejected by the league, are pure exceptions.
The three arrow characters at the core of the Rockets this year are still Lowry, Martin and Scola.
Martin and Scola naturally needless to say, he has been famous for a long time. As for Lowry, he averaged 13.5 points and 6.7 assists per game last season, making fans look forward to this young guard.
Speaking of which, Lowry was released to the Rockets by the Grizzlies. At that time, Rockets fans laughed at the Grizzlies for their brains. As a result, the Rockets gave Link to the Grizzlies again...
But even so, the Rockets' arrow character is not a first-line superstar, Martin's defense is doomed that he can't go further, and Scola's scoring explosiveness is not good either. As for Lowry, he wasn't fully enlightened during the Rocket days.
So, Hollins isn't worried about the Grizzlies losing. His only concern is whether Vasquez can take on the role of starting point guard. It's not just about this game, it's about the Grizzlies' last three games.
"Take it easy, man, it's no different from starting and coming off the bench.
Just keep your composure, you can play to the level you should have, and you don't have to worry about anything. "Before the game, the big brother Randolph was patting the little brother Vasquez on the shoulder.
Vasquez, like Link, is a second-year rookie and never started last season. So today is the first time the Venezuelan has played as a starter! Moreover, it was the highly anticipated opening game.
There is no doubt that this will definitely put Vasquez under a lot of pressure.
There is actually no problem with Vasquez's ability. Link remembers that he will fade out of the league in the future not because of poor strength, but because of serious injuries. Two years after the hiatus, Vasquez was limping even walking, let alone running.
Therefore, he had to leave the league and find a way to return to the NBA as a coach.
Another interesting thing about Vasquez is that he was risked twice in the same game by Nash, who is notoriously bad at defense...
Overall, Vasquez didn't have a major problem with the starting lineup. The only problem is that Vasquez is not yet complete, and it is the first time to start...
Link is also at a loss as to what he can do.
Since today is the first game of the new season, a grand introduction ceremony was specially arranged on the spot today.
Under the mobilization of the live DJ, before the game started, the scene was completely ignited.
The players of the Rockets are gnashing their teeth and talking nonsense one by one. They were so pissed off in the first game of the new season, can you not be angry?
So after the game started, the Rockets were very positive as soon as they came up. Kyle Lowry pressed Vasquez closely from the very beginning, somewhat wanting to bully the white guard.
As for the inside, Scola tried his best to push Randolph out, not letting him take the spot easily. Little Gasol was directly surrounded by Jordan Hill. After all, Hill's height of 2.08 meters would be too disadvantageous to defend.
"The Houston Rockets didn't want to give the Grizzlies a chance, they've been very aggressive from day one of the new season."
At this time, Link and Guy came out to catch the ball at the same time. Vasquez reflexively handed the ball to Link. After all, he passed the ball to Link more in the playoffs last season.
Link looked up and found that it was Kevin Martin who was defending him, and instantly became excited. Now, Link can try his upgraded ball-handling attack!
"Martin defends Link alone, and the Rockets have no help. After all, Gay's attack power is not to be underestimated. Let's see what Link will do this time." Hubie Brown was very excited because he You can clearly see the changes in Link's muscle lines and strength.
It seems that in the past six months, Link has not been idle, he should try to make himself stronger. Brown would like to see how much progress Link has made.
Link did not rely on his body to eat Martin, but alternately dribbled the ball from beyond the three-point line while observing the Rockets' defense.
Link suddenly slapped the basketball to the left, and after Martin changed his center of gravity, he immediately changed hands!
"Cool!" Link changed hands very quickly, his change speed was comparable to that of a defender!
But it is a pity that Link is not so good in the follow-up outbreak after the change of direction. Link is purely relying on technology to overcome others, but the highest level of breakthrough is the combination of technology, speed and body. Link now has the skills, and his body is reluctant, but he lacks speed.
This is also a major feature of Hill during this period - relying on extremely simple and simple changes to achieve extraordinary results, from the "Jordan successor" who is omnipotent in people's impressions, has become a technology and brain. A veteran of league survival.
But even so, such a change of direction was enough to get rid of Martin. Link's quick change of hand made Martin too late to react. In the first game of the new season, Martin embarrassedly became an "ATM machine" again.
After getting rid of Martin, Link went straight to the penalty area. Scola came out with a delay, but Link made a light throw, scored a goal, and got the Grizzlies' first point of the new season!
On the commentary stage, Hubie Brown was stunned! Link's quick change of direction just now, but it was impossible to play last season!
What happened to Link in the past offseason? The body is strong, and the speed is also fast! ?
He knew that Link must have improved, but he didn't expect the improvement to be so obvious!
Therefore, Hubie Brown often uses one sentence to evaluate Link.
"I don't know where the upper limit of that kid is."
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