: 488: Finally there is a helper

The result of the first quarter game is undoubtedly unexpected. The Raptors have 20 points in a single quarter, but the Grizzlies have fewer points.
With 14 points in a single quarter, for a team that is capable of offensive and defensive and ranks first in the league at this time, such performance is simply horrible.
All the Raptors fans present cheered with excitement. The news that the Grizzlies flight was delayed yesterday was not unreported by the media. Everyone in Toronto knows that the number one in the league is very tired now.
And this is the best chance for the Raptors to defeat them!
For teams like the Raptors that rank outside the top eight but still have a chance to make the playoffs, they actually have no psychological burden.
Win the fight, they go to the playoffs. If you lose, no one will blame them. Moreover, they don't have to think too much about injuries and physical fitness, because they can make the playoffs even if they win. It doesn't matter if you suffer a round in the playoffs because of an incomplete lineup.
This kind of team that does not need to retreat will cling to it once it seizes the chance of victory. The Raptors have come here in the past five victories.
After the electronic buzzer sounded at the beginning of the second quarter, the cheers of the Air Canada Center Arena reached a climax.
It was at this time that Link pulled off Tobias Harris' training suit. His actions naturally attracted the attention of commentators and photographers.
"What's going on? Is Tobias Harris going to play first in the second quarter?" A local Toronto commentator stared wide-eyed. In the case of a sloppy play in the first quarter, the Grizzlies will also send in the second quarter. A starter with a drinking fountain?
"Is there any contradiction between Link and Harris? Why does he look so angry?" Another commentator's observation was very unique.
"Or, is this a sign that the Grizzlies gave up resistance? We don't know what happened to the Grizzlies. I hope the Raptors can go well."
Harris stepped onto the court in full view, his palms were sweaty!
Indeed, this is not his first time playing in the NBA. In the previous one and a half seasons with the Bucks, although there were not many opportunities to play, it was after all.
But this is the first time that he played on the stage when the team was in crisis. This feeling is completely different from the normal rotation time of playing for a few minutes.
Harris can clearly hear the cheers of the home fans, and he can also hear some Raptors fans abuse him.
"You don't even want to throw a ball, guard the drinking fountain!"
"Did you the coach send in to surrender? Hahahahaha!"
"With you, we will win easier!"
He can clearly see the serious expressions on every teammate's face, as well as the desire in the eyes of the Raptors players.
Harrison had a sense of responsibility when he knew that he was here to help the team tide over the difficulties. In any case, we must play a 100% state.
"Harris, what are you doing in a daze? Defense! Remember what the coach told you?" Link yelled, bringing the dazed Harris back to reality.
He frowned, stood at the designated position, and the second quarter officially started!
Lowry is confident today, and it is often the easiest to deal with weakened opponents. He skillfully played a screen with Amir Johnson, shifting to Tobias Harris in a dislocation. Once up, Lowry will pick the most "soft" hit.
Link was pulled to the right by DeRozan and it was very difficult to help defend to the top of the arc. He can only pray that Harris will not be scared by Lowry.
Lori changed hands to change the tempo, but Harris was very calm. When he focused on the court, he would no longer think about those messy things.
In the next second, Lowry sped up. It seems that it is not difficult for a number one to break through a power forward. In the first quarter of the game, Randolph and Arthur were beaten by Lowry several times.
But this time, when Lowry had already begun to think about how to attack the frame, he suddenly hit a "wall". Looking up, it's Harris!
"Impossible!?" Lowry was taken aback, he didn't expect this position number four to keep up with him!
Harris' lateral movement is extremely fast, and he judges the direction of the opponent's attack very accurately. Almost the moment Lowry started, Harris took a step sideways.
Just when Lowry was stunned, Link doubled up! Facing the double-teaming of two forwards, Lowry, who is only 1.85 meters tall, is very passive. Link and Harris raised their arms, and Lowry could not see at all!
In the end, Lowry could only choose to rush the ball to DeRozan. However, this obvious passing route has long been spotted.
As soon as Lowry passed the ball, Iguodala rushed out, suddenly crossing between basketball and DeRozan.
In DeRozan's horrified eyes, 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 bad!" The commentator complained naturally, but if they knew what Lowry had gone through, they probably wouldn't say that.
The one who kept the drinking fountain was not as simple as they thought.
Although Iguodala started to counterattack, DeRozan, who was equally athletic, quickly posted it to prevent Iguodala from directly attacking the frame.
Iguodala then handed the ball diagonally to Link who cut in from the center. Link had Alan Anderson on the left to press, and then the aggressive Amir Johnson chased.
It seemed that there was no chance, but Link took the initiative to confront Alan Anderson before the jump. After he drove him away, Link jumped into a dunk!
Amir Johnson followed the jump, but found that both the bullet speed and the jumping height were a little bit behind Link. In the end, Amir Johnson could only watch Link dunk in the air!
16 to 20, the Grizzlies scored the first goal as soon as they came up!
"Link played very hard! This fast break layup undoubtedly greatly improved the morale of the Grizzlies players! Alan Anderson is not Link's opponent at all. Once he rushes, it is difficult to stop him. Up."
Link was very excited after the goal. He roared when he landed, and then pointed to Iguodala who passed the ball to express his gratitude.
But this was not over yet. When he retired, Link deliberately walked to Harris and patted his ass, "Good defense, that's it! Let them see, the Grizzlies players are great!"
Harris didn't expect that the team's head star would actually praise himself after dunking.
In that instant, Harris' confidence strengthened. Even the top defender of the opposing team has defended me, and even the strongest players on this team have recognized me.
So, what else is there to be afraid of?
The Raptors continued to attack, this time Valanciunas led Gasol out of the penalty area. 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 still made Gasol uneasy to follow.
Afterwards, 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-legged" will definitely win the house again!
DeRozan hung up the cover and rushed towards the penalty area. Link wanted to get rid of it quickly, but found that Amir Johnson made a lot of small moves during the pick and roll.
When he got rid of Johnson and wanted to chase after him, DeRozan had already thrown away Link.
Link gritted his teeth and ran wildly, but the situation that had finally stabilized could not be messed up again. Just when Link was at a loss, Harris stood up.
This is today, the second time he has played a key role on the defensive end.
"Tobias Harris is very fast in replenishing defenses. DeRozan leaned on Harris to forcefully, his speed was slowed down!"
The commentators are all dumbfounded. Is this guy who guards the drinking fountain so defensive? Just stopped Lowry, and now he stopped DeRozan. The two strongest players on the outside of the Raptors were blocked by him!
DeRozan didn't want to waste this chance of scoring. Although he was blocked 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 now wants to score, as if it was not as easy as in the first quarter.
In the first quarter, facing the tired Randolph, it was basically just one step. Even if it can't, the physical confrontation will not be so intense.
However, Harris, not only does he move fast, but the guard frame is also quite tough.
Stevens nodded in satisfaction. This is Harris. If you only put him under the frame of the fourth position, it would be a bit violent. He is just a forward, not in the third or fourth position.
You don't need to tell him which position to play, you only need to tell him what to do after playing. Then, just wait and see.
DeRozan threw the ball into the air during the confrontation with Harris, but in the next second, a pair of long arms was placed on top of DeRozan's head.
"It's Link! Can he complete the block!?" Everyone on the scene was shocked. Link was jumping too high for this ball!
Link could not catch up with DeRozan, but after DeRozan was delayed by Harris, Link quickly leaned in. And at the moment DeRozan shot, the jump was blocked!
I saw Link push with both hands in the air, pressing the basketball on the backboard. DeRozan was chased for a layup, and Link took the basketball to the ground and directly pushed forward personally!
The Raptors want to play fast and drag the tired Grizzlies to death. However, with the Raptors' tactical quality and fast pace, their defense will become messy and sparse.
Link hurried all the way, and when he rushed to near the free throw line, Link directly changed his rugby posture, held the ball directly and threw it into the crowd.
The defensive attention of the Raptors team is on Link, and Link's dunk just now left the Raptors' heart lingering. As a result, people only saw a bunch of players wearing white home jerseys, surrounded by a Chinese in dark blue No. 0 jersey.
But in the end, basketball was passed from the group of players in white clothes and went straight beyond the three-point line.
Outside the right three-point line, Tobias Harris received the basketball and was unmarked!
"I don't force you to follow the traditional power forward style of play. You can try more peripheral jumpers and three-pointers. Gasol and Link will attract firepower for you. You have a lot of shooting space to use."
Stevens' arrangement echoed in Harris's mind, and Link's trusting expression also appeared in front of Harris.
He can't let them down~EbookFREE.me~ Harris pulls up and shoots. At this moment, he is not nervous at all.
The Raptors turned their heads in astonishment. Will this power forward shoot three pointers?
The next second, the rolling sound of the Nets gave them the answer.
Tobias Harris hit a three-pointer and the Grizzlies rewritten the score to 19-20. There is only one round left!
"Harris actually made a three-pointer. I never knew he would shoot a three-pointer. The water dispenser manager who appeared in the second quarter became Link's best helper. He is so versatile, it seems that everything Capable! I hope the Raptors can hold their advantage."
After the goal, Harris kissed the collar of his own clothes, and then happily high-five with Link.
The word "Memphis" is printed on the collar. Harris believes that he will be reborn in Memphis just like everyone else.