Twenty-Five: Opening Record

Jordan Hill just wanted to fight for rebounds at first, but he didn't expect Jermaine Taylor to be so hard-headed and actually get a face.

But since Daye went to cover Taylor, Hill remained unmarked. Looking at the basketball flying to the bottom corner on the right, Hill thought that someone could pass the ball over, even if it was just thrown into the air, he was confident that he could dunk the ball in. After all, he was unmarked.

But then again, who could see such a secret opportunity?

That No. 5 Chinese? Forget it, he hasn't practiced with the team at all, not to mention he's just an undrafted pick.

But what happened next shocked Hill.

He first saw the Chinese grab the backboard that was slapped away, and then found that guy glanced at him!

Hill ran to the inside with the mentality of giving it a try.

"It shouldn't be possible for him to see such an opportunity." Jordan Hill muttered to himself.

As a result, the next second, the basketball jumped to the top of Hill's head. The Pistons generals opened their mouths, they thought the Chinese shot. But only Hill knew that the ball was made for him!

So, in the case of unmarked, Jordan Hill, who has always been known for his athletic ability, did not miss such an opportunity. He jumped high and grabbed the basketball firmly with both hands. Then slam the ball into the box before the Pistons players can react!

With a beautiful alley-oop dunk, Jordan Hill was so excited that he fell to the ground and screamed.

He glanced at the No. 5 who passed the ball to him, and saw that he was not excited, but returned to defense like a stroll.

Hill scratched his head, that guy is like a peerless master in a kung fu movie. Its appearance is not good, and it is not easy to shoot. But once shot, it is a top five ball!

"Do you think it was a coincidence or a good shot?" At this time, on the commentary stage, Webber and Kevin Harlan had their jaws dropped.

That kind of just-right pass is not something that a rookie forward can pass out casually.

"Just right? If that's the case, Link can go to buy a lottery ticket instead of playing basketball." Kevin Harlan's eyes at Link turned from a joke at the beginning to a serious one.

A player can have many talents, height, arm length, speed, physique, etc. But some players have many hidden talents, such as the ability to see the big picture and read the game.

And players with hidden talents, once they can play their strengths, usually can occupy a place in the league.

Being deducted by the Rockets for "no reason", the Pistons' bench must be unhappy. Although the game is effectively over, the two sides are still secretly fighting each other.

Will Bynum passed the ball to Monroe, who in turn gave the ball to Ben Gordon, who was cutting to the basket.

Ben Gordon was going to take three steps directly when he received the ball. Jordan Hill was being entangled by Daye at this time, and there was no way to rush to the basket to make up defense.

So, after catching the ball and dribbling a step, Gordon picked up the basketball and took a step.

But at this moment, a "high wall" was in front of him. Between the lightning and flint, Gordon couldn't see anything, only saw the big 5 on his chest!

"No. 5, that Chinese!?" Ben Gordon responded quickly, but he couldn't figure out how the guy made up the defense so quickly.

Subconsciously, Gordon wanted to find Maddie. But before he could find McGrady, he had a solid bump into Link.

Link's stance is very stupid, and it happens to be just outside the line of the reasonable collision zone. Therefore, when the two fell to the ground, the referee's whistle sounded quickly.

"Offensive foul, Rockets possession!"

As soon as the result of the penalty came out, the audience exclaimed again. Making offensive fouls is not an easy trick.

Especially for rookies.

Under normal circumstances, those who are good at creating offensive fouls are old fritters who have been in the league for many years. Their grasp of the timing of supplementary defense and their positions has reached the point of perfection.

But a rookie can make the opponent's offensive foul so well, it is the first time most people see it.

After hearing the referee's penalty, Link, who was lying on the ground, waved his fist excitedly. It is true that Link is a rookie, but the energy in his body comes from an old ball ruffian who has been in the league for more than ten years.

Therefore, making offensive fouls is completely conditioned reflex for Link.

Just as Link was about to get up by himself, Jordan Hill appeared in front of Link. He reached out his hand kindly and pulled Link up.

"Well done, man, maybe we should start training together sooner," Hill said, slapping the Terrible Link on the back.

Link is very pleased that gaining the trust of his teammates is sometimes more important than defeating an opponent.

After two rounds of one attack and one defense, Link didn't score or even make a shot. But in the eyes of many, his image has completely changed.

"He's really smart, isn't he?" Adelman laughed off the court. Players with strong physical fitness may not be able to train well. But a player with a very high basketball IQ, the coach believes that he can make a difference.

At this point, only 1 minute 08 seconds left in the game. Everyone was looking forward to one thing - Link scoring in the NBA.

But Link didn't think so much. He knew very well that he was a role player in the Rockets, so he wouldn't do stupid things like Jermaine Taylor.

As long as he can help the team in the offense, even if he doesn't score, Link can accept it.

As a role player, the most important thing is to show their value. To score for the sake of scoring, that would cost the role players themselves.

With the lessons learned from the previous attack, Jermaine Taylor did not dare to show his strength. He is well aware that although it's garbage time, the Pistons' bench won't be easily resigned.

So this time, he hoisted the ball to Jordan Hill, hoping that the center of the college years could solve the problem by himself.

But Daye's defense is not soft at all, especially after Hill completed the alley-oop just now, he did not allow Hill to score again.

Jordan Hill is not good at attacking with the ball, and his skills are also very general. In the words of 2019, he is a pie-eating center.

In the face of Daye's top defense, Hill really has no good way.

On the perimeter, meanwhile, McGrady found his matchup uneasy.

He first cut in from the right side of McGrady, but suddenly turned back halfway through the cut!

For the first time, McGrady followed. But he just changed his focus, but unexpectedly that guy ran back for the second time in a row!

At this time, due to injury, McGrady's legs and feet were no longer so neat, and he could not follow Link to change directions twice in a row.

McGrady finally knew why Link looked so familiar at this time. The way he got rid of the defense was exactly the same as Grant Hill after the injury!

The former owner of the Toyota Center shook his head helplessly. Today, he has completely become the background board for that rookie.

Seeing that Link got rid of McGrady and cut into the penalty area, Hill did not hesitate, but hit the ground and sent the ball to Link. After all, Jordan Hill may be the most willing to pass the ball to Link.

Link received the basketball, raised the basketball with one hand and jumped up.

At the same time, Greg Monroe arrived. He wants to let the undrafted know that the NBA's restricted area is not something you can come and leave when you want.

Monroe jumped suddenly, and countless Rockets fans closed their eyes. They really couldn't bear to see the picture of No. 5 being bloodied.

However, Link turned sideways in the air, just past Monroe. He gritted his teeth and clasped his fingers together until he dunked the basketball into the basket!

Indeed, Grant Hill's athletic ability has declined sharply after the serious injury. But there is a fact that everyone may not believe - Hill in the sun period, but occasionally he can stage a good show of dunks!

Although it is difficult for Hill to dunk again in the 2010-11 season, it is still easy to complete the dunk by avoiding defenders in the air.

therefore. Link completed such a wonderful dunk. Although he avoided Monroe by turning sideways in the air, visually, it still looked like a dunk.

The moment Link completed the dunk, half of the fans in the Toyota Center stood up. This time, not only Chinese fans, but also many local Houston fans stood up and cheered for Link.

The dunk is one of the most exciting moments on the basketball court, and no one dislikes a one-handed dunk with a defense.

"Did you think he was a soft guy who only passed the ball and played tricks? I thought so too. But there is no doubt that Link used this dunk to remind us that our guesses were wrong. Congratulations. Link, he scored his first point in the NBA in an extremely explosive way!"

Chris Webber smiled. A minute ago, he didn't know who the number 5 was. But after today, Webb promises he won't forget that name again.

It was the best undrafted performance he had ever seen.