Three Hundred and Forty-Two: The Difference Between Role Players and All-Star Players

Although Link led the Grizzlies to chase two goals in a row after the start of the second quarter, Diaw's offense was still very strong.

After the breakthrough, in the block of two people, he distributed the ball to Duncan on the side like a defender. This fat man did it.

Post-up singles like a center with a chic hook, this fat man has also done it.

When the Spurs couldn't open the situation, he used the smooth transition ball to indirect assists, and Diaw also did it. He is like a condiment like oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar. Eating it directly is equivalent to dying. But when it is broken up and placed in the Spurs system, it can cook "delicious".

In Popovich's words, "Dior is our all-purpose French sauce."

Diaw is still an all-around forward. Although he is limited, his performance is still outstanding.

The game lasted until the last five minutes of the fourth quarter. When Diaw made a jump shot over Randolph's head and let the Spurs tie the score again, Lionel Hollins called a timeout. He didn't want to play with Diaw again. The entanglement went on.

"Beautiful jump shot, Boris Diaw is still shooting 100% so far! Diaw's shot selection is very smart, unless he is sure of the ball, otherwise he will not take it easily. 7 of 7 shots scored 16 points and 6 times With 5 assists and 5 rebounds, Boris Diaw's performance today will definitely make Popovich very satisfied!"

Although Hubie Brown has always been towards the Grizzlies, he must admit that he has been fanned by Dior's performance.

After Duncan scored 10 points in a single quarter in the first quarter, his subsequent scoring has not exploded so much. Only Dior has maintained this efficient output.

During the timeout, T.NT gave Link Dior a split-screen shot with "bad intentions", and displayed a comparison of the data between the two below.

Link currently has 20 points, 7 assists and 8 rebounds, and Dior has 16 points, 6 assists and 5 rebounds. Indeed, Link's data is slightly better, and Dior does look more like a weakened version of Link.

But considering that Diaw is just a role player and Link is the All-Star starting forward, people naturally think that Link's performance is not amazing enough.

At the very least, he has to get rid of Dio a bit.

Link was also a little reconciled. Thinking of Dio dangling in slippers, Link was unwilling to let the Grizzlies lose to such a guy.

"In the last five minutes, we must play offensively efficiently! Listen, use Link as the focus of offense and play more balls for him! The defensive end continues to limit Dior's passing, and would rather let Dior get singles opportunities than let him pass the ball. Pass it on!"

Hollins knows that having an offensive focus at critical moments is far more assured than playing a team offense. He believed that Link's performance at critical moments was not comparable to that of Boris Dior.

A role player may have the same statistics as a star in regular time, but at critical moments, the difference between them will appear. If Dior is the best seasoning, Link is the best staple food!

Seasoning can never surpass the staple food to become the protagonist.

This is not the first time Link has taken on a heavy responsibility at a critical moment this season, and he is familiar with it.

Lose to a weakened version of yourself? That's not okay!

After returning from the timeout, the Spurs put on the full starting lineup, and Duncan and Parker, who had just left the field to rest, all returned. On the Grizzlies side, Gasol Jr., Conley and Tony were brought back.

Both sides put on a posture to start a decisive battle. In the last 5 minutes, neither side could wait any longer.

Dior played a lot of time today, it is not difficult to see from his wet skin how tired the fat man was from playing today.

Under normal circumstances, Diaw's playing time in the Spurs will not exceed half an hour. In the entire Spurs' playoffs, only Duncan and Parker played more than half an hour.

But today, Diaw has played 28 minutes so far. And in the next 5 minutes, he should have finished playing all of them without accident.

Dio gasped and walked onto the court. Although he was with the Bobcats last season, he averaged 33 minutes per game. But this season, he is used to playing an average of 20 minutes per game.

Dio wasn't sure he could hold out.

What's more, this is still a more expensive playoffs.

Seeing Randolph running towards him fiercely, the Frenchman couldn't help swallowing.

I can't stand it!

Randolph's performance today is quite satisfactory, and he has scored 13 points so far. It is definitely not comparable to last season, but as far as this season is concerned, his performance is not bad.

Randolph leaned against Dio as soon as he came up, and pushed back wildly with the same fat ass.

Diaw had to try his best to stop Randolph from advancing. He didn't know how Randolph would be beaten at the last moment.

At this time, a handsome boy passed by Dior with the ball. Dior was dumbfounded. Randolph fought so hard, but it wasn't for the ball! ?

Link wiped away from Dio and then threw the shot. In the next second, Duncan rushed over quickly. Fortunately, Link chose to throw the shot, otherwise Duncan could really complete the block.

"Link scored first, and Leonard was blocked by Gasol's screen. The Grizzlies gained a two-point advantage. At the critical moment, let's see who can dominate the game!"

Link scored the goal easily, but Dio was out of breath. What Randolph did just now was to consume Dior on purpose!

On the next possession, Diaw was pressed by Randolph from beyond the three-point line. Diaw wanted to pass the ball, but found that the rest of the Spurs were stuck tightly, and the Grizzlies completely cut off his passing route.

Dior then sank his focus and broke through Randolph in singles!

The first two hits, Randolph really couldn't handle Dior. This guy's tonnage is right there, and Randolph can't stand it.

But the moment he walked to the basket for a layup, Dior softened. After all, the few strokes just now were too exhausting.

Randolph raised his hand, and Dior's layup hit the frame! This is his first missed shot today!

With great opportunities and plenty of energy, it was easy for Diaw to score. But Diaw wasn't as effective when he hit hard in the fourth quarter, when it was the most tiring.

"Diao missed. He failed to score this time! The Spurs did not continue to score. Facing the desperate defense at the critical moment, Diaw seemed not so effective."

Dior retreated quickly in frustration. If the goal was changed to the third quarter, he could score if he missed it. But now, I am really out of breath!

Link quickly advanced after grabbing the rebound himself. After the Grizzlies attacked, Randolph still made a strong move in front of Diaw. This time, Dior did not wrestle with Randolph, anyway, he knew that Randolph was a feint.

In this way, Randolph easily got a deep position. Link suddenly made a pass and sent the ball to Randolph in a daze!

"What!?" Dio didn't expect Link to give the ball to Randolph, he thought Randolph was just a bait.

However, Link's mind is clearer than anyone else's.

After receiving the basketball, Randolph turned over and made a jumper and made the ball at close range. Of course, Link also received another assist.

Leading by 4 points, it's been two rounds, and Dior hasn't made any achievements yet. Link, on the other hand, has already begun to try to control the game.

Popovich began to let Parker regain possession of the ball, allowing the duo of Parker and Duncan to open up the situation. Dior is obviously a little powerless, Popovich can't put all the treasure on Dior at the critical moment!

Dior pulled outside the three-point line this time, seemingly just to open up space. But after Parker broke through, he suddenly ran back and went to the basket!

The Frenchman did not give up, he was still trying to find a way to score!

Dior's activation was very sudden, Randolph's reaction was half a beat slow, and he was pulled away half a body!

Parker saw the ball passed to Dior who cut inside, and his French compatriot was indeed trustworthy.

Dior catches the ball, while the big black bear is still chasing after him. There was no one in front of Dio, because others were already attracted by Parker's breakthrough! He only needs an easy layup to bring the Spurs back!

The "French Magician" exerted all his strength on his legs, and his bulky body rose slowly. Dior was still thinking, if he wasn't so fat, he might be able to dunk directly.

On the commentary stage, Hubie Brown was already praising Parker and Dior for their cooperation. On the Spurs bench, Popovich was already applauding.

Dior flicked his wrist, and the basketball flew to the basket. But just a second after the basketball was released, another big hand was placed between the basketball and the basket, and then it was slammed!

"Boom!"

The basketball made a muffled sound, and Link completed the block!

"Link, beautiful block! He actively rushed back to the penalty area. This guy has always been very accurate in judging the timing of defense! Looking at Dior's surprised expression, the Frenchman must have thought he was bound to win!"

Before Dior realized what happened, Link ran towards the frontcourt first.

This kind of ball that must be scored has been destroyed, it's too evil!

And Hollins laughed triumphantly, this is the difference between a role player and a star player at a critical moment!

Link blocked the shot and ran outside the three-point line to receive a pass from Conley. After receiving the ball, he took a step forward. Seeing Leonard step back, Link immediately took a step back and returned to outside the three-point line. Open up a little space and shoot directly!

"Shoot the three-pointer directly, isn't Link too anxious!"

Leonard blocked it in time. Although Link used his back step to open up a little space, Leonard, relying on his excellent wingspan, still blocked Link in front of him!

Popovich snorted softly, young people are young people, Link's shot was too impatient! In his opinion, Leonard's defense is impeccable!

However, in the next second, the basketball thrown by Link went straight into the net! The moment the Nets rolled up, Popovich's eyes widened!

"Oh my god, a difficult step-back jumper! Leonard's defense seems to have reached the extreme. He blocked Link's face, but it still didn't stop Link from scoring! Immediately hit the Spurs with three points, and Link gave the Grizzlies a 7-point advantage! This is the strength of the All-Star starters, and he is never absent at critical moments!"

Link's domineering goal made the entire United Center boil. Leonard's defense blocked to the face? Useless! How about Dior and Link? Now, see the gap?

The abilities of Dior and Link in critical rounds are completely different! Even if he's 7-of-8 from the field, even if he has all the numbers. But here, he still can't dominate the game.

After Leonard, another forward of the Spurs is about to be included in his "death list" by Link.