: Nine Hundred and Fifty Four: Welcome Ceremony
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Reverse Growth Superstar
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- 2021-03-03 01:21:57
On May 4th, Grizzlies fans, who are almost moldy at leisure, were finally able to flock to the Federal Express Arena to watch the second round of the Grizzlies playoffs.
On the Warriors side, the second round of the showdown with the Rockets started a day ago. The Grizzlies, who advanced early, waited until today to wait for their opponents in the second round.
In most people’s predictions, the Grizzlies’ opponent in the second round should be the same as last year, the Los Angeles Clippers.
But the tenacious pioneers let people's expectations fall to nothing. Although they were scarred, they finally stepped into the Federal Express Arena, stepped into the palace of the king, and prepared to seize the throne.
Trailblazers and Grizzlies, one has just created the miracle of a 1 to 3 comeback, and the other is firmly holding the league's first position.
Before the two amazing teams officially collided, they sparked a lot of sparks.
Before the game started, ESPN specially released the highlights of Lillard in the previous round.
ESPN's move just wanted to express one point, "This is a top point guard who doesn't fear Paul in the playoffs!"
Lillard is indeed famous this season, he even made the Blazers his own team.
Before this season, everyone felt that Aldridge was the key to the Blazers' recovery. But now, almost everyone believes that Aldridge Wizards is Lillard's assistant.
Lillard has always been a "retrograde". He did not formally be selected to the All-Star this year. His subsequent selection was only because he replaced injured players and was replaced.
His popularity is not particularly high in the West. When it comes to defenders in the West, people will think of Harden, Westbrook, Curry and others.
Lillard? He will probably be forgotten.
It wasn't until he led the team to counter the Clippers in the last round of the game that people suddenly discovered that Lillard was such a powerful character.
At this point, Lillard is quite similar to Link. They are all elder rookies, and they are not favored by others, but they all use their actual actions to crawl out of the doubts.
Players like are usually very scary, not just because of how good their skills are, but because they have a very strong heart that can hardly be destroyed!
In the last round of the Pelicans, Link only took a few rounds in the first game, and completely destroyed the mentality of the Pelicans.
Once the opponent's mentality collapses, they will retreat steadily. When the Grizzlies fight, it becomes more and more relaxed.
But facing Lillard, this kind of good thing is not easy to happen. Unless there is a major setback, Lillard will not be so easily out of balance.
A tenacious, undead opponent is always the most difficult to deal with.
So, when Lillard heard Link say "they have never seen the real hell", the young trailblazers just waved his hand indifferently.
"I know Link's style. He always likes to try to panic his opponent before the game starts. I have to say, this is a very good trick. But for me and the Trail Blazers, this trick doesn't work."
Lillard still believes that nothing can be more difficult than falling behind 1 to 3.
They have all gone through the hardest things. What can't be done?
Before the game started, when the players from both sides entered the field to warm up, Lillard and Link hugged each other surrounded by a bunch of cameras.
Lillard is right, his personal relationship with Link is really good. Otherwise, he won't keep feeding Link in the All-Star Game.
Link first congratulated Lillard for leading the team to escape, but he quickly bluntly said, "You know, Damien, I want to watch you keep winning. But I can't lose, this is me. duty of."
"You have your mission, I have mine. Let's do our best to play a good game, it's only about the game. By the way, you said you would let me see what really looks like, are you serious?"
"Of course, I don't like to make jokes." Link looked straight into Lillard's eyes, and the reporters seemed to feel lightning rubbing in their eyes.
"Um... let me experience it, but don't let me down, Link."
After said, the two separated and each went to their own half.
How close they were just now, how intense they will be when they are on the basketball court!
The friendship of men is such a wonderful thing.
As soon as Link returned to his own half, Conley immediately leaned forward, "Link, you are very confident."
"Don't you have it?" Link patted Conley on the shoulder.
"No, it's just that the time for joint training is really too little..."
"It's okay, go on bravely. You just have to remember that I will guard you all the time."
Conley looked at Link, and instantly felt relieved.
Although Conley was also selected to the All-Defensive team, Lillard opened the flower in front of the equally strong defensive Paul in the last round.
Conley will be nervous, and it is reasonable.
Klink just said a word, and Conley felt relieved.
The son of the Olympic champion smiled and shook his head. By the way, it was not the first time Link had inspired him.
The most important thing is that Link does what he says every time. This time, Conley also believed in Link 100%.
In that case, let Lillard fall in the Federal Express Arena together!
The game started very quickly, and both sides shook hands, greeted each other in the starting lineup, and then stood in the designated position.
It seems that the smell of gunpowder on both sides is not so strong. But everyone knows that this is just the peace before the storm.
Trailblazers, Lillard, Matthews, Batum, Aldridge and Lopez are still the starting five.
They are very motivated one by one, as if there is no difficulty to stop them.
After the referee blew the whistle, the ball was thrown into the air. Robin Lopez jumped up and put the ball into Lillard's hands.
The hard work that Lopez showed when he scrambled for the ball has already fully demonstrated the Blazers' determination.
George stood on the sidelines anxiously as soon as he started, because he didn't know how far the double-teaming tactics he arranged could be executed.
As long as there is a mistake, Lillard will punch through the Grizzlies' defense!
Lillard slowly took possession of the ball and he was ready to go one-on-one with Link.
But when Lillard crossed the midfield line, he was surprised to find that the Grizzlies still use Conley to defend themselves!
"Without a defense change, Coach Georg didn't use Link to block Lillard! He still chose Conley. Is it possible that the Grizzlies didn't make any adjustments!?"
Not only Lillard, but Hubby Brown who watched the game was surprised to help his glasses.
Link? He is right in front of Aldridge!
Everyone felt that Georgel made the wrong move. Instead of letting Link defend Aldridge, let him defend Lillard!
Does that guy know who is the most threatening player in the Trail Blazers?
Aldridge is very strong, yes, but if you don't guard Lillard, just contain Aldridge, it will not be effective.
"Lillard is ready to attack. Is this a decision error or a coup? We will get the answer soon!"
While talking, Lillard called Aldridge to cover. Since the Grizzlies don't use Link to defend themselves, Lillard won't be polite.
With the help of cover, Lillard successfully shook off Conley.
Link did not hesitate, he directly let go of Aldridge and switched to Lillard.
Lillard didn't panic. Under normal circumstances, the big guys just came to delay the change of defense after the pick and roll. After they waited for the little man to catch up, they would withdraw.
And this gap is Lillard's chance to score! That's how he beat the Clippers to the ground in the last round.
Lillard thinks Link will definitely withdraw, he must withdraw. Otherwise, Aldridge would be emptied.
But after Conley got rid of the cover and caught up with Lillard, Lillard realized that something was wrong.
Neither Link nor Conley left him, but double-teamed on the spot!
"Double double team, the Grizzlies decided to double team Lillard in the first round!" Hubie Brown stood up, Georgel’s strategy was completely different from what people imagined!
Lillard was stunned at once, directly after the pick and roll? What kind of trick is this!
Now Lillard thinks that his offense is definitely not good enough. His best choice is to give Aldridge the ball to UU reading www.uukanshu.com.
But Link, the best defensive player and Conley cleverly blocked Aldridge's receiving route, and Lillard, who was caught in it, couldn't pass!
Lillard is an attacking point guard, passing and organization are not his strengths.
What's more, it's still under the double team of two defensive masters!
Lillard could only pass the ball with poor vision, but the pass was slow and slow. Gasol, who helped defend, stretched out his long arm and intercepted the pass.
In addition to Conley and Link, Gasol is also one of the keys to defending Lillard.
The Grizzlies used a full three layers of defense to contain the Trail Blazers' No. 0 guard.
In the first round of the opening, Lillard made a mistake!
Jimmy Butler immediately played quickly, and Gasol once again demonstrated his precise backcourt pass ability.
Between the lightning and flint, the Grizzlies fought back, leaving Lillard messy in the wind.
This is the first time he has encountered such a defensive strategy, and he doesn't even know how to deal with it.
The feeling of being doubled by the best defensive player is not at all comfortable.
Just as Lillard was stunned, Link patted him on the shoulder.
"Don't panic, this is just the beginning, man. Now, please allow me to officially welcome you, my friend, welcome to hell! Just now, that was a welcome ceremony for you.".
Seeing Link's confident look, Lillard swallowed.
He didn't know, what else was waiting for him next.