Four Hundred and Fifty: The Truth Will Not Appear Today

17 points in the half, 3-for-3 from the field.

Paul Pierce seems to have really returned to that "Night of Truth". Facing the seemingly invincible opponent, he burst out with great strength.

There are a lot of different comments about Pierce. Some people say that he was underestimated before 2008 and overrated after 2008. The reason is that after 2008, he was not a superstar, but only occasionally when he played against Kobe, James and others, he could suddenly explode, so he "looked" very powerful.

Not to mention whether Pierce was really overestimated after 2008, but this at least proves that Pierce can often explode in the face of powerful opponents, a fact that fans who dislike him also admit.

In the locker room, Pierce gasped hard. In the first half, he had to deal with Iguodala and Tony Allen while maintaining offensive efficiency, which was a big test for Pierce's physical fitness.

Doc Rivers can't change much, he can only reluctantly push Garnett to the 5th position, and then replace Durant's big brother Jeff Green in the Thunder to add a scoring point , to help Pierce share part of the scoring pressure.

"We're only 3 points behind, and if we had one more round in the game, we might even be tied directly with the Grizzlies! So, keep going in the second half! It's a game of perseverance, and the Celtics never Know what it means to give up! Let's bite the damn league number one at home and say goodbye to the past three losing games on the road!"

After Rivers adjusted a substitution quota, he began to pour chicken soup. Pierce was breathing hard. As long as he could rest for a while, he didn't care what Rivers said.

On Link's side, the physical state is very good. In the first half, facing defensive back Bradley, Link played very easily on the defensive end. Therefore, he now has enough energy to pester Pierce.

In the first half of the game, they were indistinguishable on the offensive end, with Pierce slightly ahead. But by the second half, Link would not allow this to continue.

He knows Pierce's offensive skills are superb, but he's not without flaws. As long as Pierce is dealt with, the Grizzlies can easily get out of the pesky Boston.

Before the game, Pierce said he was the best small forward in the league. Link will show him what the best small forward of this era can do!

"Okay, let's all go to the court. Let's continue to play steadily, first stabilize our own rhythm. Then, let those outdated guys accept reality!"

Stevens waved,

One by one, the Grizzlies rushed out of the locker room. Only 3 points ahead of the Celtics in the first half, which made the Grizzlies very embarrassed.

They don't want to let the game go on like this anymore, not even for a second.

The short half-time break was very long for the fans. Therefore, when the players from both sides stepped back into the stadium, the fans were as excited as they had been waiting for a day.

"The second half of the game started, and the Celtics took the lead in making personnel adjustments. Coach Doc Rivers replaced Collins, took Jeff Green, and put KG at the 5th position. The purpose is very clear, that is To increase offensive firepower."

"This idea is correct. Now neither side can defend the other, and the score has been rising. If Pierce can create opportunities for Green and Garnett, I believe that the Celtics can play a wave of scoring."

Pierce waved his arm and moved his muscles. He wasn't complacent, he knew how hard the game was.

17 points at halftime, which does seem like an excellent statistic. But from another perspective, Pierce scored 17 points at halftime and the Celtics are still behind, which is enough to show how difficult the Celtics are in today's situation.

The Grizzlies made the first attack in the second half. Link took a break and the ball was handed over to Randolph.

Randolph beat Jeff Green in the back, not too easy. Jeff Green has always been at a disadvantage in defense, but since Green just had heart surgery last season, you can't ask too much of him.

It was easy, the big black bear headed into the inside line and scored with a hook. Green was sent by Rivers to score points. Unexpectedly, he was the first to lose points.

Pierce shook his head, there was no way, even if Link didn't shoot, the Grizzlies would still have other scoring points. But it doesn't matter, if you lose points, go to the offensive end to get it back! Isn't that what they did for the entire first half?

For the Celtics to attack, the audience was excited. Everyone is looking forward to seeing the next performance of "Truth"!

"I said, Pierce's score will be around 40 points! Let's count from now on, he's about to start his own performance!" Even the commentators on the commentary stage were gearing up.

Pierce passed halftime and began to look for offensive opportunities. But after seeing the person in front of him, the soul of the Green Army, who had a brilliant performance in the first half, was stunned for a moment.

At this time, it was no longer Iguodala or Tony Allen who was defending in front of him, but Link who had been competing with him all night!

"Come on old man, let me feel your weak attack!" Link said, and posted it directly.

To maximize the consumption of Pierce, this is Link's strategy!

"Link actually faced Pierce directly on the defensive end. It seems that the war between the two of them has escalated again!"

Pierce felt a little bit of a struggle. Before he got the basketball, he felt a bit of a bit of a struggle.

Link's defense is not necessarily better than Iguodala and Tony Allen, but Link knows the right medicine and knows how to consume Pierce's physical strength now. Moreover, Pierce must have a different mentality when facing Link than when facing Iguodala and Tony Allen.

The nemesis is coming, and Pierce must want to score more and prove himself. This, more or less, makes Pierce frizz.

Pierce was not afraid of Link's challenge. He blocked Link with his back in the middle distance. When he got to the position, everyone looked at them intently.

Pierce attacked under Link's defense for the first time in this game, everyone will wait and see!

Pierce tried to push his ass out of space, but Link didn't flinch. Every time Pierce pushed in, Link would bear it down without fear of pain!

After sitting back several times, Pierce not only did not advance half a step, but also consumed a lot of physical strength because of it!

Pierce didn't want to waste any more time, so he turned over and prepared to shoot!

However, the soul of the green army had just raised the basketball, and Link's palm was overwhelmingly sealed!

"Snapped!"

Pierce just took off and not far from the ground, and the basketball was blocked by Link! Link's blocking is a speed of light reaction!

"What!? The fallback jumper was directly blocked!?" The local Boston commentators stood up in surprise. Pierce's fallback jumper was notoriously difficult to block! In the first half, even Iguodala and Tony Allen didn't do it!

Stevens applauded from the sidelines, his switching strategy worked!

Tony Allen and Andre Iguodala are tough enough and have good defensive judgment. But for Pierce's attack, they have no personal feeling. After all, they are not offensive players themselves.

But Link is different. He knows Pierce's best way to shoot in the face of this kind of defense. After all, he's an expert on it himself. Therefore, Link's judgment on Pierce's offense is actually more accurate than that of Iguodala and Tony Allen!

Before Pierce could react, Link passed him and picked up the basketball behind him!

Link took advantage of the situation to fast break, and only Rondo on the Celtics could keep up with Link. In the end, Rondo had to foul early, giving the Grizzlies a chance to send the sideline.

No way, if he doesn't foul in advance, Link can dunk directly.

"Hey, don't be surprised, this is just the beginning." Link was not annoyed, but walked to Pierce's side and muttered.

Pierce bites, Link may be the first rookie ever to not fall behind when talking trash to himself.

Link is not just spouting trash talk, but doing what he says. He said that the capping just started, not just ruthless words.

This time, Link actively asked for the ball and wanted to score on Pierce. Double torture from offense to defense, Link did not intend to give Pierce the slightest chance to breathe.

Pierce had just experienced Link's tight defense, and then immediately faced a violent attack like a storm.

Although the second half of the game has just begun, but seriously, Pierce felt a little overwhelmed.

Link dribbles the ball with his left and right hands alternately on the outside. This season, Link has more times to attack with the ball from the outside, which is the main reason for his transformation.

Durant and George completed the transformation, and it also started from mastering the ball and attacking.

Pierce lowered his center of gravity, trying not to be disturbed. But when Link accelerated to the left, Pierce followed up like a conditioned reflex!

As everyone knows, at the moment when Link accelerates to the left, he pulls the ball to the right with one hand!

Pierce knew he should keep up, but his body couldn't keep up with his thoughts.

"Whoosh!"

Pierce only felt a gust of wind in his ears, and Link "disappeared" from his presence.

After breaking through the bottom line, Link drifted and shot.

In the 17th personal point, Link scored the same as Pierce! At the same time, the Grizzlies also widened the difference to 5 points, and they continue to expand their advantage!

After this attack and defense in the second half, Pierce found that he had already started to gasp!

Then, just after Pierce crossed halftime, Link came up hard. The cunning Pierce fell to the ground and the referee called Link a foul.

But Link didn't care. Anyway, the number of fouls has not yet reached, the Celtics don't need to make free throws, and this is his second personal foul today, it doesn't matter.

Link just stood in front of Pierce viciously, he just wanted to let Pierce know that you are dead in the second half!

The Celtics re-issued the baseline ball and prepared to attack, but Rondo can only choose to play a pick-and-roll with KG now. Because of Pierce, Link has been forced to connect the ball without space!

Link wrapped directly around Pierce's arm, and the two almost fell to each other.

In this attack, Rondo finally chose to break through and give the ball to Jeff Green. But Green may have felt a little icy just when he played, and he missed the mid-range shot when he had a chance.

When you miss a chance to kill a grizzly, you'll have to work twice as hard to kill it!

Green missed such an opportunity, so Pierce frantically ran behind Link, for fear that the boy would fight back.

As everyone knows, this round, the Grizzlies are slowly preparing to fight after halftime! Only then did Pierce realize that this kid was using his physical strength on purpose!

Link, who was originally at the bottom corner, swept over to the top of the arc without stopping after Conley approached. Pierce gritted his teeth to keep up, but collided with Randolph who came to cover.

So Pierce had to squeeze more hard from Randolph's side, and then rushed to Link.

But when he pounced, Pierce felt that he didn't even have the strength to jump. In the face of Link's jumper from beyond the arc, Pierce just stretched out his hand wearily.

Then, watching the basketball fall into the net, the Celtics trailed by 8 points!

Linkby put three fingers to his head and made a salute to Pierce. But Pierce knew that it wasn't the back that paid tribute to the predecessors, it was the back that was digging the graves for the predecessors.

The Boston commentator is still expecting Pierce to score 40 points, and Celtics fans are also expecting Pierce to continue to turn the tide.

Pierce thought so too. This time he did not hesitate to use his physical energy to overload, trotted to the three-point line, received a pass from Rondo, and then shot a three-pointer!

Pierce made 3 of 3-pointers in the first half, and he thought he had a good hand.

However, Link jumped up immediately to interfere with Pierce's shot, and Pierce's strength was not smooth.

In the end, this three-point shot actually fell directly into the arms of Pau Gasol.

Three no sticks!

At that moment, a deep sense of despair enveloped Pierce.

In the presence of Link, the truth may not appear today.