488: Finally a helper

The result of the first quarter of the game was undoubtedly unexpected, the Raptors' 20 points in a single quarter was enough to be less, but the Grizzlies were even less.

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

All the Raptors fans present cheered excitedly, and the news of the Grizzlies flight being delayed yesterday was not unreported by the media. All of Toronto knows that the league number one is very tired right now.

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

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

Fight to win, they go to the playoffs. If they lose, no one will blame them. And they don't have to think too much about injuries and fitness, because if they can make the playoffs, it's a win. Even if you lose a round in the playoffs because of an incomplete roster, it doesn't matter.

This kind of team that doesn't need to retreat, once it seizes the opportunity to win, will hold on to it. That's how the Raptors have come over in the last five wins.

After the electronic buzz sounded at the start of the second quarter, the cheers in the arena of the Air Canada Center reached a small climax.

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

"What's going on? Tobias. Does Harris have to start in the second quarter? A Toronto local commentator's eyes widened, and with the first quarter playing poorly, the Grizzlies still have to send a starter to guard the water cooler in the second quarter?

"Is there any contradiction between Link and Harris? Why does he look so angry? "Another point of observation by the narrator is very unique.

Or is this a sign that the Grizzlies are giving up their resistance? We don't know what's going on with the Grizzlies, but let's hope the Raptors go well. ”

Harris stepped onto the pitch in full view of everyone, his palms sweating!

Indeed, this is not his first time playing in the NBA. In the previous season and a half with the Bucks, although he didn't play much, he did play after all.

However, this is the first time he has been called upon to play when the team is in crisis. This feeling is completely different from playing for a few minutes in ordinary rotation time.

Harris could clearly hear the cheers of the home fans, and he could hear some Raptors fans invecting him.

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

"Did you be sent by the coach to surrender? Hahaha! ”

"With you, we'll win more easily!"

He could clearly see the serious look on each teammate's face, as well as the eagerness in the eyes of the Raptors players.

Harriston felt a sense of responsibility, and he knew he was there to help the team through this. In any case, you must play 100 percent.

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

He frowned, stood in the designated position, and the second quarter of the game officially began!

Lowry is confident today and is often the easiest to deal with weaker opponents. He skillfully and Amir. Johnson played a cover and misplaced for Tobias. Harris came along. As soon as he came up, Lowry had to 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 could only pray that Harris wasn't scared by Lowry.

Lowry changed his crotch for a moment, but Harris was so calm that when he focused on the court, he didn't think about the mess anymore.

In the next second, Lowry accelerated his sprint. It doesn't seem to be difficult for a No. 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 Lowry was already thinking about how to attack the frame, he suddenly hit a "wall". Look up, it's Harris!

"Impossible!?" Lowry was taken aback, he didn't expect this No. 4 position to be able to keep up with him!

Harris moves quickly and accurately in the direction of his attack. Almost as soon as Lowry activated, Harris took a sideways step.

Just when Lowry was stunned, Link caught his bag! Faced with the bag of two forwards, Lowry, who is only 1.85 meters tall, is very passive. Link and Harris raised their arms, and Lowry 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 the basketball and DeRozan.

Under DeRozan's stunned gaze, Iguodala intercepted the ball and the Grizzlies fought back!

"Mistakes as soon as you come up, Kyle. Lowry's mistake just now was so undeserved! The narrator complained as a matter of course, but if they knew what Lowry had been through, they probably wouldn't have said so.

The one who guards the water cooler is not as simple as they think.

Although Iguodala took advantage of the situation and began to counterattack, DeRozan, who was also not bad at athleticism, quickly posted on it to prevent Iguodala from attacking the frame directly.

Iguodala then handed the ball diagonally to Link, who cut in from the middle, and Link had Alan on the left. Anderson pressed, followed by the menacing Amir. Johnson chases defensively.

It seemed that there was no chance, but Link took the initiative to give it to Alan before the jump. Anderson confronted and carried him away, Link jumped and dunked!

Amir. Johnson followed suit, only to find that both the speed and height of the bounce were a little worse than Link. Eventually, Amir. Johnson could only watch in the air as Link dunked it!

16 to 20, the Grizzlies scored first as soon as they came up!

"Link played very hard! This layup in the fast break undoubtedly greatly boosted the morale of the Grizzlies players! Alan. Anderson is no match for Link at all, and once he rushes, it's hard to stop him anymore. ”

Link was so excited after the goal that he let out a roar when he landed, then pointed to Iguodala who had passed the ball to him and thanked him.

But that's not all, when he retreated, Link deliberately walked up to Harris and patted his buttocks, "Well defended, that's how it should be!" Let them see, the Grizzlies players are amazing! ”

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

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

So, what else is there to be afraid of?

The Raptors continued to attack, and this time Valanciunas lured Gasol away from the restricted area. As a big guy with a height of 2.13m, Valanciunas chose to swim in the middle distance this round.

The mid-range shot of the Lithuanian center still made Gasol uneasy to follow.

Subsequently, DeRozan called for cover, the strong Amir. Johnson is in place again!

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

DeRozan hung up the cover and accelerated towards the penalty area, Link tried to get rid of it quickly, only to find Amir. Johnson made a lot of small moves when blocking and pick-and-roll.

By the time he got rid of Johnson and wanted to chase him, DeRozan had already left Link in a position.

Link gritted his teeth and ran wildly, the situation that he had managed to stabilize couldn't be chaotic again. Just when Link was at a loss, Harris stepped up.

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

"Tobias. Harris's defense is fast, DeRozan leans on Harris to force hard, and his speed is slowed down! ”

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

DeRozan didn't want to waste that scoring opportunity, and although he was blocked by Harris, DeRozan finally chose to force a jump to the basket.

Harris raised his arms in the air, interfering with DeRozan's shot. DeRozan gritted his teeth, and now it seems that it is not as easy as it was in the first quarter.

In the first quarter, facing the tired Randolph, it was basically a one-step pass. Even if you can't get through, the physical confrontation won't be so intense.

Harris, however, is not only fast in his movements, but also quite tough in his rim.

Stevens nodded in satisfaction, this is Harris, if you only put him in the frame of the fourth position, it will be a bit of a tyrannical thing. He's just a striker, he doesn't belong to the number three or the number four.

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

DeRozan threw the ball into the air during the confrontation with Harris, but the next second, a pair of long arms were placed on top of DeRozan's head.

"It's Link! Will he be able to complete the cap!? "Everyone at the scene was stupefied, this ball Link jumped too high!

Link couldn't catch up with DeRozan, but after DeRozan was delayed by Harris, Link quickly leaned in. And at the moment when DeRozan made a move, he jumped and blocked!

I saw Link push with both hands in the air and press the basketball on the rebound. DeRozan was chased after a layup, and Link took the basketball to the ground and directly advanced it quickly!

The Raptors want to play fast-paced and drag the tired Grizzlies to death. However, with the Raptors' tactical literacy and playing fast-paced, their defense can also become messy and sparse.

Link raced all the way, and when he ran near the free throw line, Link directly changed his position to play football, and directly held the ball and stuck into the pile.

The defensive attention of the whole Raptors team is on Link, and Link's violent dunk just now made the Raptors feel uneasy. As a result, people only saw a bunch of players wearing white home jerseys, surrounding a Chinese American wearing a dark blue No. 0 jersey.

But eventually, the basketball was passed out of the white-clad group of players and headed straight beyond 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 way you play as a traditional power forward, you can try more outside jumpers and three-pointers, Gasol and Link draw fire for you, you have a lot of shooting space to use."

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

He couldn't let them down.

Harris pulled up the shot, and at this moment, he was not nervous at all.

The Raptors will look back in shock, what else will this power forward shoot three points for?

In the next second, the sound of the Nets tumbling gave them the answer.

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

"Harris actually made a three-point shot, and I never knew he would shoot a three-pointer. The water cooler manager who suddenly appeared in the second quarter became Link's best helper. He's so versatile, he seems to be able to do anything! I hope the Raptors can hold on to their advantage. ”

After the goal, Harris kissed the collar of his own shirt and then happily high-fived Link.

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