874:Dangerous Veteran (3/5)
Green and Link didn't give in to each other as soon as they started, and they each gave away big risks.
Of course, Link's block is harder than Green's.
Most of the blocking cases occur in the restricted area, and it is very difficult to block and shoot directly.
What's more, it's a top three-point shooter like Curry.
Curry, like Paul, is the lowest block rate in the league.
But Link has always done this kind of difficult thing, and if others can't risk Curry, he can just take it.
This time, Green couldn't defuse the crisis by talking about it. The confrontation between him and Link will be played out every round.
At the beginning of the game, both teams were hit by each other. However, both sides have always been the top teams in the league, and they did not completely lose their offensive rhythm because they were attacked separately after the opening.
After the first round, both men adjusted their mindsets and the bout started to go the way one expected.
Both teams played their biggest advantage after the start of the game, with the Grizzlies, who had a strong interior attack, dominated the three-second zone, and Link and Gasol Jr. combined to score 12 points in the opening game.
And the Warriors on the outside are also frequently hitting, Curry and Klay. Thompson combined for nine points to help the Warriors hold on to the score on the road.
If Link hadn't taken Curry at the beginning, it is estimated that the Warriors would have scored 12 points now.
Of course, Curry's shots are no longer as casual as they were in previous games. After all, being taken by Link is at risk of losing your hair.
Draymond. Green didn't show much in scoring, but he played his value on the defensive end.
This guy's strong mobility allows him to defend all over the entire half, and he doesn't suffer in front of any position, and really does it from the number one to the five.
Green also had a confrontation with Link in the first quarter, and it turned out to be a real defense.
It was a breakthrough for Link, Harrison. Barnes was dazzled by Link's shaky moves.
After shaking off Barnes' center of gravity, Link easily accelerated and completed the "overtaking".
As if he had just hung up in second gear, he threw the other party out of the rearview mirror.
Link broke through and went straight to the basket, but just as Link was about to jump for a layup, Green made up for it!
Although Green is only more than 2 meters tall, his tonnage and strength are indeed enough to hire an inside lineman!
Under Green's rough charge, Link not only had an unstable center of gravity, but also failed to maintain the integrity of his shots.
Eventually, the layup was off the basket and Green made a successful defense of Link in the game!
Of course, Link didn't make Green too proud. Because Green's pass to Thompson in the first quarter was intercepted by Link halfway, it can be regarded as a "courtesy exchange".
Green and Link were inextricably matched, and that was pretty much the epitome of the first quarter of the game between the two sides.
The Warriors couldn't contain the Grizzlies' onslaught, and the Grizzlies couldn't effectively reduce their shooting percentage.
So after the first quarter of the game, the score became 25-26.
The Golden State Warriors went into the break with a slim one-point advantage.
"The wonderful game is as anxious as everyone imagined! Curry scored 9 points in the first quarter and Link scored 10 points in the first quarter. The stars of both teams have shown their best form, but the Warriors have been able to withstand the onslaught of the Grizzlies, and it seems that they are really a force to be reckoned with this season. ”
"That's right, it's going to get more and more intense as the game goes on. I think the referee seemed to be nervous today, but it seems that he was worried that the game could get out of hand at any time. Link and Green, I don't know what kind of sparks will rub together. ”
Hubi. Brown and Mike. The two old men of Brin are very enjoyable to watch, and the more this kind of game is played to the end, the more exciting it becomes.
ESPN is also confident that the ratings for this game will not roll over again.
There's actually a lot of risk involved in broadcasting the Grizzlies' game. It's not because the Grizzlies themselves aren't popular, it's because the Grizzlies' games are prone to garbage time.
Once garbage time appears, it will definitely be a fatal blow to the ratings.
Today, however, ESPN believes the Grizzlies are unable to get rid of the Warriors early.
Fans, commentators and TV stations are happy to see this happen, but Dave . Joggle clearly couldn't be as happy as they were.
Players and managers play games not to look good, but to win.
Even if the game doesn't look good in order to win, it doesn't hesitate!
The scorching situation is a blessing for the fans, but for the players and coaches, it's a problem.
"The Warriors had a great hand today, and their shooting was as accurate as ever. In the second half, we need to spread out our shots and increase our blocking from the outside! Joggle summed up the ideas of the second section.
In order to increase the range and improve the speed of the center to make up for the basket, Joggle sent Carter and Whiteside in the second quarter.
Carter Sr. didn't get much playing time in the first quarter, but his aggressive movement on the offensive end was in Link's eyes.
Whiteside is also full of energy, and he seems to be better suited to this kind of fast-paced offense and defense.
Link looked at the Warriors, then at Carter and Whiteside beside him.
In the first quarter of the game, the Warriors didn't pay much attention to Carter's aggressive running.
Now, people have the impression that Carter is just a harmless ordinary substitute. Carter is averaging only 5.8 points per game this season, which is really ordinary.
But Link knows that this kind of veteran can become very scary at some point.
As for Whiteside, he calmed down after signing with the Grizzlies and playing a few impressive games, causing many to forget how amazing he was.
Link conspires with Carter and Whiteside before he comes out, and Carter's expression is surprised at first, but he quickly regains his composure, then becomes focused, and his lips are tightly closed.
If you know Carter's past, you'll know that this guy only has this look on his face when he's ready to go big.
What about Whiteside? This guy is bouncing around, as if he can't wait to get on the field.
The game restarted, and the Warriors' side continued to be sharp.
They led the Grizzlies by one point in the first quarter, and although the margin was not large, at least it proved that the Warriors were capable of a stalemate with the Grizzlies.
After seeing the grizzly bear put Jimmy. After Butler was replaced by Carter, Steve Brown. Cole was breathing a sigh of relief.
Next, the Grizzlies have only one and a half points of threat left on the outside. Link counts as one, and Conley counts only half in Cole's opinion.
Just dealing with Curry on the defensive end, Conley was already exhausted.
Although Whiteside is athletic, his ability to play in the low post is not comparable to that of Gasol Jr.
In other words, as long as the Warriors hold on to Link, they will be able to pull away from the score!
Cole was so confident that he made a few gestures on the sidelines.
All the Warriors players understood that the next step was for Link to be dumpling.
But Kerr didn't expect that it would be the Warriors who would be the first to run into trouble on the offensive end in the second quarter.
In the first offense of the second quarter, the Warriors continued to tear apart the Grizzlies' defense with non-stop coverage and passing.
Clay. Thompson shook off Carter Sr. with a counterrun and cut to the basket!
Thompson isn't a very athletic player, but he's still more flexible than the aging Carter.
Curry saw Thompson and tacitly sent the ball in, and the latter only needed an easy layup to score!
If Gasol is the one who is protecting the basket now, he may really have a hard time rushing back and can only watch Thompson score easily.
But for Whiteside, that's not a problem at all!
Thompson had just lifted the basketball when he was slapped in the face by Whiteside!
Clay. Thompson's speed and height are nothing to mention in front of Whiteside.
Clay fell out of the baseline in embarrassment, and the Grizzlies got a chance to fight back!
Conley received the pass and immediately accelerated to the frontcourt, Draymond. Green immediately chased after him. He knew that Curry alone would not be able to stop Conley from fighting back.
Conley saw Green follow, and after bursting into the box, he passed the ball beyond the three-point line.
At 45° to the right, Link is already in place!
Green immediately turned his center of gravity and ran towards the three-point line with his teeth and claws. He had been prepared for a long time, and he was keeping an eye on Link's position all the time. As long as Link shoots, Green believes he can definitely interfere!
Link gets a small gap, and everyone thinks Link will make a move.
But Link, while staring at the basket, got up and passed the ball to Carter, who ran to the bottom right corner at some point!
In the face of gaps, Link did not take credit, but selflessly sent the ball to teammates with better chances.
"Vince. Carter, when was he vacated!? "Hubby. Brown also looked confused, and now Carter's presence is too low, and no one thought that Carter would also get a vacant opportunity.
In fact, Carter started activating the moment Whiteside completed the block.
He may not be as fast as he once was, he may not be as threatening as he once was, but he never stopped running!
While everyone's attention was on Conley and Link, Carter slipped into the bottom corner and managed to receive Link's pass.
Clay. Thompson struggled to get in front of Carter, but it was too late.
Which champion team to join, which team is doomed?
"UFOs" don't believe in this evil!
Old Carter got up and down with his hand, and with a beautiful shot, he hollowed the ball into the net!
Three-point shot, Carter hit a three-pointer on the first offensive attack of the second quarter, and Link's plan was executed.
The Warriors players shook their heads, as if they thought it was just an accident.
But Link will let them know that accidents can also be caused by man.
Link opened his arms and high-fived Carter and Whiteside, respectively.
The situation with the score is scorching, and this is the end. Link will bring two powerful "weapons" to end the Warriors' lead!