Four Hundred and Eighty-Eight: Finally Have a Helper

The results of the first quarter were undoubtedly unexpected. The Raptors scored 20 points in a single quarter, but the Grizzlies had fewer.

14 points in a single quarter, for a team that can attack and defend well and ranks first in the league at this time, such a performance is simply terrible.

All the Raptors fans present cheered excitedly, and the news that the Grizzlies flight was delayed yesterday was not without media reports. As everyone in Toronto knows, the No. 1 in the league is very tired right now.

And this is the best chance for the Raptors to defeat them!

For a team like the Raptors that ranks outside the top eight, but still has a chance to make the playoffs, they actually have no psychological burden.

Fight to win, they go to the playoffs. If they lose, no one will blame them. Also, they don't have to think too much about injuries and fitness, because making the playoffs counts as a victory. It doesn't matter if you lose a round in the playoffs because of an incomplete lineup.

This kind of team that does not need to retreat, once seizes the opportunity to win, it will cling to it. In the past five wins, the Raptors have come this way.

The cheers at the Air Canada Centre reached a climax after the electronic buzzer at the start of the second quarter.

It was at this time that Link ripped off Tobias Harris' training uniform, and his actions naturally attracted the attention of the commentators and photographers.

"What's going on? Is Tobias Harris going to start in the second quarter?" A local Toronto commentator widened his eyes, and the Grizzlies had to play in the second quarter after a smashed first quarter. A starter to keep the water cooler?

"Is there any conflict between Link and Harris? Why does he look so angry?" Another commentator observed a very original point.

"Or, is this a signal for the Grizzlies to give up their resistance? We don't know what's going on with the Grizzlies, but hopefully the Raptors will be okay."

Harris stepped onto the court in full view, his palms sweaty!

Indeed, this is not the first time he has played in the NBA. In the previous season and a half in the Bucks, although there were not many opportunities to play, but after all, it was a passing game.

But this is the first time he has been ordered to play when the team is in crisis. This feeling is completely different from playing casually for a few minutes in the ordinary rotation time.

Harris could clearly hear the cheers of the home fans,

He could also hear some of the Raptors fans abusing him.

"You don't even want to throw a single ball, keep the water dispenser!"

"Are you sent by the coach to surrender? Hahahahaha!"

"With you, we will win easier!"

He could clearly see the serious look on every teammate's face and the eagerness in the eyes of the Raptors.

Harrison had a sense of responsibility, knowing that he was here to help the team through the storm. In any case, be sure to play a 100% state.

"Harris, what are you still doing? Defense! Remember what the coach told you?" Link shouted, bringing the stunned Harris back to reality.

He frowned and stood at the designated position, the second quarter of the game officially started!

Lowry is confident today, and it is often the easiest to deal with weak opponents. He deftly played a screen with Amir Johnson and switched to Tobias Harris. As soon as he came up, Lowry had to pick the most "soft" fight.

Link was pulled to the right by DeRozan, and it was very difficult to help defend to the top of the arc. He could only pray that Harris wouldn't be intimidated by Lowry.

Lowry changed his crotch to change the rhythm, but Harris was calm, and when he focused on the court, he stopped thinking about the mess.

In the next second, Lowry accelerated and sprinted. It seems that it is not difficult for a 1 to break through a power forward. In the first quarter of the game, Randolph and Arthur were both passed by Lowry several times.

But this time, when Lori was already thinking about how to attack the frame, he suddenly hit a "wall". Look up, it's Harris!

"Impossible!?" Lori was taken aback, he didn't expect this No. 4 to keep up with his footsteps!

Harris' lateral speed is extremely fast, and his judgment of the opponent's attack direction is also very accurate. Almost as soon as Lowry started, Harris took a sideways step.

Just when Lori was stunned, Link double-teamed up! Facing the double-team of two strikers, Lowry, who is only 1.85 meters tall, is very passive. When Link and Harris raised their arms, Lori couldn't see anything at all!

In the end, Lowry had no choice but to rush the ball to DeRozan. However, this obvious passing route has long been targeted.

As soon as Lowry passed the ball, Iguodala rushed out and suddenly crossed between Basketball and DeRozan.

Under DeRozan's astonished gaze, Iguodala intercepted the ball, and the Grizzlies counterattacked!

"I made a mistake as soon as I came up. Kyle Lowry's mistake just now is too unreasonable!" The commentator took it for granted and complained, but if they knew what Lowry went through, they probably wouldn't say so.

The one who keeps the water dispenser is not as simple as they thought.

Although Iguodala started to counterattack, DeRozan, who was equally athletic, quickly posted it, preventing Iguodala from directly attacking the frame.

Iguodala then handed the ball diagonally to Link, who cut in from the middle. Link was pressed by Alan Anderson to the left, followed by the aggressive Amir Johnson.

It seemed that there was no chance, but Link took the initiative to confront Alan Anderson before taking off, and after carrying him away, Link jumped for a dunk!

Amir Johnson followed and took off, but found that both the speed and the height of the bounce were a little worse than Link. In the end, Amir Johnson could only watch Link's dunk in the air!

16 to 20, the Grizzlies took the lead as soon as they came up!

"Link played very tough! This layup on the fast break undoubtedly greatly improved the morale of the Grizzlies players! Alan Anderson is not Link's opponent at all. Once he rushes up, it will be difficult to stop him. already."

Link was very excited after scoring the goal. He roared when he landed, and then pointed to Andre Iguodala who passed the ball to him, expressing his gratitude.

But it wasn't over yet. When retreating, Link deliberately walked up to Harris and patted his butt, "Well defended, that's how it should be! Let them see how good the Grizzlies are!"

Harris didn't expect that after the team's leading star dunked, he would actually come to praise himself.

In that instant, Harris' confidence grew stronger. I even defended the opponent's number one defender, and even the strongest player on the team recognized me.

So, what's there to be afraid of?

The Raptors continued their offense, this time leading Gasol out of the box by Valanciunas. As a big guy with a height of 2.13 meters, Valanciunas chose to walk in the middle distance this round.

The Lithuanian center's mid-range shot made Gasol uneasy to follow.

Then, DeRozan called for cover, and the strong Amir Johnson was in place again!

As long as he can break through Link, DeRozan believes that his "spring legs" will definitely win the lottery again!

After DeRozan got off the screen, he accelerated towards the penalty area. Link wanted to get rid of it quickly, but found that Amir Johnson made a lot of small movements in the pick-and-roll.

By the time he got rid of Johnson and wanted to chase, DeRozan had already left Link behind.

Link gritted his teeth and ran wildly, and the situation that was finally stabilized could not be chaotic again. Just when Link was at a loss, Harris stood up.

This is the second time he has played a key role on the defensive end today.

"Tobias Harris's defense is very fast, DeRozan leaned on Harris to force it hard, and his speed was slowed down!"

The commentators were all stunned. Is this guy guarding the water dispenser so defensive? Just stopped Lowry, and now stopped DeRozan. The two strongest players on the outside of the Raptors were blocked by him!

DeRozan didn't want to waste this scoring opportunity. Although he was intercepted by Harris, DeRozan finally chose to force a jump and layup.

Harris raised his arms high, interfering with DeRozan's shot. DeRozan gritted his teeth, and trying to score now doesn't seem as easy as it was in the first quarter.

In the first quarter, facing a tired Randolph, it was basically a step away. Even if it fails, the physical confrontation will not be so intense.

However, Harris, he is not only fast, but also very strong in the frame.

Stevens nodded with satisfaction. This is Harris, and if you only put him in the frame of the four, it would be a bit of a waste. He's just a striker, not a three or a four.

You don't need to tell him where to play, you just tell him what to do when he's on the court. Then, just wait and see.

DeRozan threw the ball into the air in the confrontation with Harris, but the next second, a pair of long arms covered DeRozan's head.

"It's Link! Can he complete the block!?" Everyone at the scene was frightened. Link jumped too high!

Link was already unable to catch up to DeRozan, but after DeRozan was delayed by Harris, Link quickly leaned forward. And at the moment of DeRozan's shot, he took off and blocked!

I saw Link push with both hands in the air and press the basketball on the backboard. DeRozan was chased for a layup, and Link made a quick advance himself after landing with the basketball!

The Raptors wanted to play fast and drag the tired Grizzlies out. However, with the Raptors' tactical literacy and fast-paced play, their defense can also become messy and sloppy.

Link ran wild the whole way, and when he flew near the free throw line, Link directly changed his rugby stance, holding the ball and smashing into the crowd.

The Raptors' defensive attention was all on Link, and Link's dunk just now made the Raptors linger in fear. As a result, people only saw a bunch of players wearing white home jerseys surrounded by a Chinese wearing a dark blue No. 0 jersey.

But in the end, the basketball came out from the group of players in white clothes and went straight to the three-point line.

Outside the three-point line on the right, Tobias Harris received the basketball, unmarked!

"I don't force you to play the game like a traditional power forward. You can try more outside jumpers and three-pointers. With Gasol and Link to attract firepower for you, you have a lot of shooting space to use."

Stevens' arrangement echoed in Harris' mind, and Link's trusting expression also appeared in front of Harris.

He couldn't let them down.

Harris pulled up to shoot, and at this moment, he was not nervous at all.

The Raptors turned their heads in astonishment. Will this power forward still shoot three-pointers?

The next second, the sound of the Nets rolling over gave them the answer.

Tobias Harris hit a 3-pointer and the Grizzlies made it 19-20. There is only one round left to overtake the score!

"Harris actually shot a three-pointer. I never knew he would still shoot a three-pointer. The water cooler manager who suddenly appeared in the second quarter became Link's best helper. He is so versatile that he seems to be able to do everything. Capable! I hope the Raptors can keep their advantage."

After scoring the goal, Harris kissed the collar of his own shirt, and then happily gave Link a high five.

On the collar, the word "Memphis" is printed. Harris believes he will be reborn in Memphis just like everyone else.