Sixty-Six: Mei Pao Pao

With Lamar Odom's several mid-range jumpers, the defending champion Lakers didn't bleed out in second-team minutes. The Grizzlies had the biggest lead over the Lakers by 9 points, and after the first quarter, the Lakers barely managed to stabilize the difference at 7 points.

At Staples, in front of the proudest fans in the world, the Memphis Grizzlies, an "underachiever" team, were seven points ahead of the defending champions.

More than half of Los Angeles fans had their mouths open. They didn't expect the Grizzlies to be so strong. Although we all know that the Grizzlies have just won four straight, but in the past four games, the Grizzlies' opponents are not too strong.

The Pacers, Raptors and Kings are currently in the top eight of the East and West. The only Jazz that can be considered a bit of strength, the dominance this season is actually average.

So, at first, Los Angeles didn't think the Grizzlies were a threat to them. However, now, when they trailed by 7 points in the first quarter, when Link dominated the rotation time with 6 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, Lakers fans realized that they imagined their opponents too simply.

All the Los Angeles media now only hope that someone can stand up to stop Link in the last three quarters. If he continues to perform so efficiently, they who once laughed at Link will not end well after the game.

Matt Barnes, who had high expectations, said nothing at this time. As a player known for his defense and ferocity, he was led by an undrafted pick on the court, which made Barnes feel very embarrassed.

Bryant and Phil didn't blame Barnes, but the guy fell into deep self-blame. Bryant is now completely serious, after all, his team is now hovering 10 points behind.

"I want to get more shots in the second quarter. We must be tough on the offensive end to suppress the momentum of the Grizzlies." Before Jackson spoke, Kobe took the lead in picking up the tactical board and set it up.

In the Lakers, it is normal for Kobe to use the tactics board to tell his teammates tactics. As a result, the "Zen Master" likes to be a hands-off shopkeeper, and likes to let the players solve problems by themselves. Second, Kobe also knew how to win. Seeing Kobe's talk so much, Phil Jackson simply sat back on the bench.

Whenever Kobe wanted to win so seriously, he didn't have to worry too much. Because, that paranoid always gets the game done.

The electronic buzzer sounded, and Kobe looked at the big screen at the scene. Only 7 points, not much to say. As long as you work hard, getting it back is not a problem!

"Come on, this is Staples!" Kobe's eyes changed, and the "Black Mamba" was about to start hunting.

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At the beginning of the second quarter, Link naturally did not appear. Hollins went back to the regular starter and continued with Conley, Tony Allen, Gay and the Bears.

Although Link did not play games, his thoughts remained on the basketball court. This was the first time he saw Kobe play on the field, and the offensive pace of the No. 24 attracted him.

Link has been watching Kobe Bryant, observing his offensive habits. First, I hope I can learn something. Second, it also avoids being overwhelmed if you are going to defend Kobe.

In the second quarter, Kobe was obviously more eager to score than in the first quarter. As soon as he played, he used a dry pull-up shot after a three-threat to stun Tony Allen from beyond the three-point line.

Mr. Tony can't do anything about it, he has already sealed it very timely. But the so-called superstars are those who can seize even opportunities that are not opportunities.

"The Black Mamba started to score, and if the first quarter was just a warm-up, he's serious now. Is Tony Allen well defended? Of course. However, this is Kobe!"

The local Los Angeles commentators sat up, ready to enjoy Kobe's killing show.

Kobe's three-point handicap instantly returned to 4 points,

Phil Jackson smiled, the Grizzlies are always a lottery team. The Lakers goal, but the championship na.

But soon, Rudy Gay gave his response on the offensive end. This time, Guy isn't going it alone. His superb interspersed running made Artest relax his vigilance. As everyone knows, Conley actually sent out a subtle assist, Rudy Gay took the ball and shot, and scored a mid-range shot.

Guy waved his arm excitedly after scoring the goal. He was in great shape today. After all, he didn't play back-to-back in the last game because of his shoulder injury, and he was full of energy today.

Hollins was relieved that Guy had not performed so well in a while. The appearance of Link made Guy feel threatened. Thus, the Grizzlies' 3 position is a closed-off for a healthy competition.

The better Link does, the better Gay does. The better Guy performs, the harder Link will try to catch up.

The offense of these two rounds is the epitome of the second quarter of the game between the two sides. The moment after the game in this section was carried out in the confrontation between Gay and Kobe.

As in the first quarter, until the eighth minute of the second quarter, this back-and-forth matchup continued. On the Lakers side, Bryant struggled to score under Tony Allen's defense. But on the Grizzlies side, in addition to Gay, Randolph and others also played very well.

Therefore, in the second quarter, the Lakers not only failed to narrow the point difference, but also widened the point difference to 9 points by the Grizzlies.

Bynum and Gasol's offensive efficiency was extremely low under the defense of the black and white bears, and the defending champion instantly became a team of Kobe Bryant. Watching the score gap widen, the anger in Kobe's heart grew stronger.

He was not angry because of the inaction of his teammates, but because he was angry. This guy is just because he is often angry with himself, so he pushes himself almost abnormally.

In the eighth minute, Jackson called to stop the game. At this point, the old Zen master could no longer sit on the bench and pretend to force. He's just been on the sidelines, and it turns out that the Memphis Grizzlies are not a team that Kobe Bryant can beat.

After the end, Phil Jackson was about to speak, but Kobe took the lead in making his request.

"I don't want to end, I want to finish this quarter!" Kobe gritted his teeth, his attitude was unquestionable.

He doesn't allow his team to be crushed by a lottery team, and that's all in his presence.

Phil Jackson did not refuse. Kobe Bryant occasionally fought for a long time, and it happened several times every season. He nodded silently, agreeing.

Four minutes, 9 points difference, the paranoia of "Black Mamba" continues.

On the other side, the Grizzlies bench, Hollins is very pleased with the results the team has achieved. Rudy Gay is in amazing form today, which is why he's occasionally inefficient and not defending and is still the Grizzlies' top card.

Turning time, Hollins turned his attention to Link again. He now has tremendous confidence in this undrafted pick and in his ability.

"I need you to get the difference to double digits by the end of the second quarter. Now that we're up by 9 points, this task shouldn't be difficult for you, right?"

"I'll work hard, coach." Link nodded, gearing up. Today, Link's playing time was limited because of Gay's performance. Therefore, every time he played, Link was full of energy.

It wasn't Matt Barnes, and it wasn't that he didn't beat him in the first quarter.

However, after the timeout ended and Link reappeared, he realized that things were far from being as simple as he thought.

I saw Kobe gnashing his teeth and attacking the Grizzlies half court, with that look, as if the Grizzlies owed him tens of millions.

Link turned his head to look again, that kid Mayo had slipped away, and he took the initiative to walk in front of Barnes. This means that the dangerous "Black Mamba" was left to Link.

Bryant ran through half court and received the basketball. He looked up at Link, with an expression of "you die or I die". This guy must have thought the Grizzlies sent Link to guard him on purpose, and he's been waiting to play Link for a long time.

"Come on, let's fix this!" Bryant said, starting to dribble.

"It's not like this, it's really not like this..." Link shouted helplessly in his heart.

That guy Mayo is really a good buddy.