Four Hundred and Seventy-Two: Tonight They Are Somewhat Similar

With a simple flip, Link helped the Grizzlies tie the game. But Guy knew that the ball wasn't easy at all.

This is the first time Guy has played against Link this season. In other words, he and Link have not seen each other for more than half a year. No, not just half a year.

The last time the two sides fought side by side was this time last year. After that, Gay was injured and never appeared on the training ground or on the field. In other words, Guy has not competed with Link for a whole year.

How much has that guy grown this year? Guy made a big question mark in his heart.

The game has grown rapidly, and Guy has seen a lot. But it was the first time Guy had seen a monster whose athletic ability had grown so obviously.

A year ago, when Gay and Link played side by side, Link was a floor streamer who relied on shooting, technique and off-ball offense.

But now, he is already different from before. Link now is more than just a floor flow.

It was the first time that Guy had experienced that, as Link's opponent, he was so terrified in his heart. Because you don't know at all, what can that 0 do in the next round.

After the attack just now, Link was also extremely excited. Nonsense, waiting for so many days just for this battle, can you not be excited? Jumping with Rudy Gay was something Link had never thought about before.

But just now, Link not only thought about it, but also won.

After being on the floor for two and a half seasons, Link had already suffered enough. Today, he wants to drain all the power in his body.

It's cool to upgrade for a while, and it's always cool to upgrade all the time!

Magic coach Jacques Vaughn was a professional player five years ago, so after all, his transition from a professional player to a head coach was only five years.

Although he played on the Spurs coaching staff, Vaughan, now only 37 years old, still looks quite immature in the head coaching position.

Not everyone is like Stevens, who can "become famous" in the coaching position.

Vaughn didn't bring a sophisticated offensive system to the Magic, so Link could easily keep up with Redick.

It's true that J.J. Redick is one of the best shooters in the league. But as long as he doesn't let him shoot,

Redick is basically useless on offense.

Under Link's rude pressing, Redick couldn't run away for a long time. Even if "big baby" Glen Davis set up Redick several pick-and-rolls, it didn't help.

Jameel Nelson finally had to choose to give the ball to Vucevic and let him solve the problem by himself.

Vucevic has comprehensive skills and can extend his range beyond the three-point line. So even in the mid-range, he is not afraid of Gasol's defense.

He does a couple of triple-threat moves with the ball, and then suddenly pulls up a jumper!

This kind of action is not a patent for small people.

But Vucevic obviously underestimated the reaction speed of the second best defensive player in the prediction ranking. Just as Vucevic shot, Gasol immediately blocked it.

Gasol seems to be working harder on the defensive end than ever since he last played with the Clippers with eight blocks and three steals. He wanted to prove that he wasn't a flash in the pan that day, but a top-notch defensive performance every game.

As a result, Vucevic's mid-range cast regretted hitting the iron. The Magic's offense is very simple, but one-on-one, they are not dominant.

Randolph had just settled his position and was about to take down the backboard, but found Link jumped high and grabbed the basketball at the moment of the frame! When he got the backboard and pulled it back with both hands, Link slapped the basketball hard and made a "bang" sound.

"Stinky boy, it's such a big commotion to grab a board." Randolph groaned as he ran to the front court.

Link felt as if his whole body had been electrocuted. It turns out that this is what it feels like to grab a board at high altitude. No wonder Grant Hill, as a 3, gets into double figures every time he rebounds. Because for him, things like rebounding are simply too easy and fun.

After taking the rebound, Link handed the ball to Conley, who continued to organize the offense. This time, Randolph taught Glenn Davis a lesson, easily hitting the ball with a rollover jumper.

Also fat, Randolph told Davis what the fat limit is.

4 to 2, the Grizzlies overtake. Link returned to his own half, and he was ready for the next rebound.

This time, Jameel Nelson chose to shoot himself. After looking for organization to no avail, Nelson broke into the mid-range and then pulled up for a pull-up jumper.

Once, this was Nelson's killer move. He is very fast, and if he stops suddenly after breaking through, he can usually throw off the opponent's position.

But that was in the past, not so much now. Conley was not thrown off by Nelson. When Nelson shot, Conley, who had excellent defensive judgment, also raised his hand for the first time.

Nielsen is only 1.82 meters, and its anti-interference properties are not strong. Although he managed to throw the ball out without being covered, the ball hit the side of the basket.

The basketball popped up again, and Jacque Vaughn covered his forehead off the court. He really doesn't understand why his players are all good, but together they can't play well?

As head coach, Vaughan still has so much to learn.

"My ball!" Gasol was about to take off and grab the board when he heard Link's shouting.

Before he could understand what was going on, Randolph saw Link "float" into the air again and grab the rebound high.

Gasol and Randolph glanced at each other and shrugged. It seems that today, Link's desire to grab rebounds is very high.

Link didn't pass the ball this time, but grabbed the rebound and pushed forward himself! His counter-attack is fast and his dribbling skills are very good. In a few seconds, he ran through the crowd to the opponent's three-point line.

Rudy Guy chased after Link desperately, but Link seemed to have eyes in the back of his head. After entering the penalty area, he suddenly took a step back!

This time, Link completely got rid of Gay, who had too much inertia, and shot easily near the free throw line.

An undisturbed step-back jumper, this is Link's usual move, and he is very confident. Sure enough, although the basketball was washed a few times on the hoop, it finally fell into the net.

6 to 2, Link threw a punch. The athletic ability of young Hill combined with the shooting ability of old Hill is simply incredible!

Stevens also found that Link had a strong desire to score today. No, it's not just the desire to score, this guy has a very strong desire to do anything on the court today, just like a young man who got his first car in his life, eager to try all the functions of his car.

Mingming scored 32 points in the last game against the Lakers, and he immediately practiced after playing the Lakers. This guy, is there anything you are not satisfied with?

So in the games that followed, Link was like a wolf that had been hungry for four or five days. He was hungry, his eyes were bloodshot, he smelled "prey", and went crazy chasing every data he could get.

In the fourth minute of the first quarter, Link made a rapid breakthrough, made an emergency stop and raised the basketball, tricking Guy into the air. The latter is like a runaway plane, unable to change course. Link collided head-on, shot, fouled, 2+1!

In the fifth minute of the first quarter, Randolph turned over and hit the frame with a jumper. Gasol was entangled with Vucevic. At this moment, Link reached the basket, supported Guy with one hand, clenched his teeth and jumped up, grabbed the rebound with his long arm, and took the rebound into his arms.

In the third minute of the second quarter, Guy made a three-pointer. Little Gasol scored the rebound and launched a fast break with a long pass from the backcourt. Link seemed to have run away, rushing to the front. After receiving the basketball, he rushed into the penalty area and jumped, ruthlessly destroying the confidence of the basket and the Magic players.

Stevens watched Link's dunk without saying a word. He was thinking back to the first time he saw Link, whether that guy had such ability.

And the countless magic fans who were standing in front of the TV vaguely remembered a figure.

The figure who wore the No. 33 jersey and fell down again and again, but also did his best for Orlando... Today, they seem to be somewhat similar.

By halftime, the Grizzlies had a 13-point lead. The Orlando Magic is like a set of loose sand. Although the players are not bad, they just can't get it together.

Link scored 16 points and 8 rebounds in the first half of the game. When the reporter found Guy for a sideline interview, the former Grizzlies forward had a heavy expression.

"It feels very bad to be an opponent with Link. This is something I have never experienced before." It took a long time for Guy to say such a sentence.