Five Hundred and Forty-Eight: I Am Not Jordan, You Are Not Iverson

During the break between festivals, Link couldn't relax at all.

Unexpectedly, in the case of already playing well, the Clippers still lead by 2 points.

The Grizzlies swept the Rockets 4-0 before, compared with the Clippers 4-2 before they finished the Nuggets. It can be said that they took advantage, but it can also be said that they have certain disadvantages.

Naturally, there is no need to say more about the advantages. The Grizzlies players must have better physical fitness than the Clippers players if they end early and rest early.

But the disadvantage is that the Grizzlies did not encounter any resistance in the first round. In terms of competitive status, the Clippers may be really better.

Judging from the 12 minutes of the game, the Clippers are really different from the regular season. They don't fall apart quickly, and every player comes out and does everything they can.

In the playoffs, just "playing well" isn't enough to gain an edge. Link knew that he had to work harder in the second quarter.

"Link, you and Iguodala switched positions in the second quarter. You guard the second position and let Iguodala guard Butler." Just when Link was at a loss, the young marshal lifted a small stool and walked to Link before.

"Defending speed players, you have an advantage. As long as Crawford can't get up, our defense won't be so messed up. I don't need you to lock him completely, but every time he scores, it will be better. It's not easy to come by!"

After Link finished listening, he nodded firmly. Iguodala is really strong, but not all-powerful. Iguodala's defense is strong, and he puts a lot of pressure on the opponent, and it is not easy to get out of position. Even hard steel James is not a problem.

But Crawford's style is precisely through that dazzling dribble and speed to avoid physical confrontation. This free, street, romantic Crawford, elegant and elegant here.

If you haven't fought him yet, he will pass you over. So, Iguodala is a real headache to pick up Crawford.

But Link is not afraid, because he and James have been recognized as the most versatile players in the league! Link's defense does not depend on confrontation. Before his physical fitness was upgraded, Link's defense was already excellent.

Therefore, Link is very confident that Crawford will stop here!

The inter-festival break was short, but for Link, the waiting time was still exhausting.

After the start of the second quarter, in order to widen the difference as soon as possible, the Grizzlies brought all the starting five tigers back to the court.

Denagro seemed to have guessed the Grizzlies' strategy, as he put Crawford on the court, replacing Billups as the second-quarter starter.

And the reason Crawford is there is simple - to make kills!

Crawford was overjoyed, Iguodala, Randolph and Gasol were all there, and this was his breeding ground!

Originally, Crawford was pissed when he lost to J.R. in the sixth man selection this year. Okay, now there is something to vent.

After the start of the game, Crawford ran very aggressively across the half. But he was surprised to find that Iguodala was getting further and further away from him.

"What is this guy doing? Running away?" Crawford was stunned, but soon, he knew why Iguodala was staying away from him.

Because Iguodala's defensive goal is not Crawford at all, but Barnes, who has reappeared.

"Iguodala is guarding Barnes, so isn't it guarding me..."

In an instant, Crawford's back shivered! The next second, Link opened his arms and crossed in front of Crawford.

"Long time no see, I know you don't want to see me, but unfortunately, from now on, you will see me every time you attack!" Link said, raising his trousers.

Mr. Tony on the bench smiled, and now Crawford is finished.

Asking Link to lift his trouser legs usually doesn't end well.

Crawford's smile disappeared instantly. He didn't expect that the Grizzlies actually used Link to defend themselves.

Crawford is no stranger to Link. Because during the regular season, Crawford was "cleaned up" by Link.

However, due to the difference in location,

It didn't take long for the two to face each other. But today, judging from this situation, Link has completely moved to the No. 2 position. Crawford was a little nervous. In high school, Crawford never felt nervous even in the face of German forward Detrev Schramf, who was selected to the NBA's best third team.

He made a name for himself by flying an NBA player as a high school student at the time.

But today, facing a junior, Crawford is nervous.

Paul originally wanted to pass the ball to Crawford, but found that Crawford was just standing there in a daze, so he could only break through by himself.

But today Paul's touch was really bad. He didn't score much in the first quarter, and in the second quarter, he missed another throw.

Randolph gets the rebound and the Grizzlies prepare to fight back!

This time, Link was not excited. He didn't fight Griffin in the low post, nor did he fight Caron Butler in the high post. Link just passed the ball and moved according to the tactics.

Seeing this scene, Crawford was even more nervous. He knew that Link was trying to keep his strength on the defensive end!

In the end, Conley assisted Randolph in a strong layup at the basket. Griffin still has an advantage against Link in the post, but against Randolph is a complete disadvantage.

The score is tied, and the Clippers now desperately need to play the offensive performance they did in the second half of the first quarter. Paul glanced at Crawford after receiving the basketball, and Crawford knew what was going on.

It's worth it to bite the bullet!

"Jamal Crawford received the basketball, and he scored 7 points in the first quarter alone, sounding the horn for the Clippers to counterattack. But in the second quarter, it was Link who was defending him. I don't know what to face. The Grizzlies' star, Crawford can maintain that momentum."

After receiving the ball, Crawford did not perform a three-threat move, but directly made two consecutive arcs to greatly change hands behind the back, and stabbed to Link's right side. This is one of Crawford's iconic shaking moves. !

Link still remembers that when playing NBA2K, everyone had to pack a Crawford dribble bag. This trick is double luck, practical and beautiful.

But the reality is different from the game. Link didn't shake it. He wouldn't go to poker Crawford in advance. He only recognized Crawford's start.

Without shaking Link, Crawford collided with Link as soon as he accelerated!

Paul was shocked. Crawford didn't even shake out the slightest space! It's as if O'Neal was overturned by an unknown inside player on the inside.

Speaking of which, O'Neal seems to have been overturned by a yellow-skinned giant...

And now to Crawford, the yellow-skinned giant is Link.

Link's upper body strength is not as perverted as Tony Allen's, but it's more than enough to deal with Crawford!

As soon as Link raised his chest, Crawford's center of gravity was already unstable, and he couldn't continue to the next dribble at all.

In a hurry, Crawford passed the ball to his first sighted teammate, Matt Barnes.

However, the basketball was only halfway through, and Crawford regretted it. Because he saw Iguodala rush out and stab the basketball before Barnes.

Crawford made a mistake and his pass was stolen by Iguodala!

"Andre Iguodala, he avenged Crawford's atrocities against him in the first quarter in another way. The Grizzlies fought back, and Chris Paul stuck to Link!"

With the rapid changes in the situation on the field, Barkley's speech speed also increased.

Paul was the first to react, and the first target he was chasing and defending was Link!

Even with a foul, Paul didn't want Link to score easily.

Paul made a lot of small moves. He kept grabbing at Link's jersey, preventing Link from sprinting comfortably.

But even so, Iguodala, who was advancing with the ball, chose to give the ball to Link, who was running wildly in the middle.

The moment Link received the ball, Paul made a steal from behind Link. With luck, he can cut the ball. The dribble is not good, at least it can prevent Link from scoring directly.

However, Link forcefully took off with Paul almost entirely on him, and pushed the basketball softly to the hoop before he lost his center of gravity.

Paul's eyes widened, does this guy only have baskets in his eyes? The center of gravity is already unstable, and I still think about shooting!

As a result, the next second, the basketball and Link fell at the same time. Link fell to the ground and the basketball hollowed into the net. The score is valid, and the penalty will be added. Chris Paul lost his wife and lost his army!

"Hey, Link got a chance to hit a three-pointer. Paul never expected that he could not hold Link. It seems that not everyone will avoid the vicious criminal."

"Paul thinks so, but when Link decides to do something, he can't help it!"

Link was afraid of ghosts. He was not afraid of working hard on the training ground in the G-League and others for an annual salary of 20,000 yuan. Now that he earns tens of millions a year, he is even less afraid!

Link didn't even wait for his teammates to come up to help, and got up by himself. The FedEx Arena burst into applause, all dedicated to Link.

The extra penalty is naturally a steady hit. Link has made 93.6% of his free throws this season, which is higher than Crawford last season. Sending Link to the free throw line is equivalent to sending points.

Now, the Grizzlies overtake 3 points! Once the Grizzlies' defense is up, their offense won't be a problem.

Crawford is under great pressure now, he must join the war with Link!

"Kill, continue to kill!" De Nagro commanded diligently from the sidelines, and this round, it was Griffin who took the heavy responsibility.

But Randolph is now pressing close, not even giving Griffin a chance to start.

Griffin twisted and forcibly grabbed the three-second zone. After seeing himself surrounded by black and white bears, he could only pass the ball back to the three-point line. Griffin didn't want to be offended, he knew that being aggressive in the playoffs was not cool.

Griffin's pass was unbiased, and just flew towards Crawford.

A pot fell from the sky, what else could Crawford do? Carry it!

Crawford still didn't do a three-threat move, but made a beautiful forward change by using the shaking of his head and lower body!

Link was deceived this time. He thought that Crawford was going to move to the left, but he didn't expect that the guy suddenly pulled the ball to the right at the moment of starting speed!

Crawford was secretly happy! Back then, Iverson swayed Jordan, which is what he used! Jordan will be shaken, not to mention Link is not Jordan!

But Crawford seems to have forgotten that he is not Iverson.

Crawford had just accelerated and was about to pass Link. But in the next second, Link was stunned and moved in front of Crawford!

"How could it be so fast!" Crawford was stunned, Link is a 3-position player with a strong roots! How can a 3 position have such a fast lateral movement speed?

Link's speed is not only reflected on the offensive end.

This time, Crawford has a new understanding of the word "almighty".

The attacking time was running out, and Crawford could only take shots without completely getting rid of Link.

The ending was obvious, as Link relentlessly slammed Crawford's basketball to the ground. For the second time in a row, Crawford missed the attack!

Conley rushed up immediately, picked up the basketball, and the Grizzlies counterattacked again.

Link looked at Crawford and shook his head lightly at him, "It's not going to work, man."