151: We're the villains
After the referee's whistle blew, Gasol Jr. quickly jumped into the air and slapped the basketball into Conley's hands. Gasol Jr. seems to be bounced faster today than before, and he seems to be very eager to fight for basketball. It seems that what happened to the Grizzlies players in Boston also angered Gasol Jr.
It is true that he is a white man, but the insult to his teammates also makes the Great White Bear very angry.
Conley gestured as the Grizzlies passed halftime. Everyone settled very quickly, and it seems that the Grizzlies really want to have a good game with the Celtics in Boston. It's not just about the record, it's also about keeping the garbage guys in the mouth.
"Don't be blind J8 gesticulating, you don't have this tactic at all!" As soon as Conley passed the half, he was confronted by Rajan. Rondo. Three years ago, Rondo was the little brother next to the Big Three, and when Kobe Bryant scolded him, he even had to seek refuge behind the Big Three.
But now, Rondo is a veritable top point guard. In addition to the big picture and organizational skills are top-notch, Rondo's trash talk is also top-notch.
This guy's style is actually a bit similar to Paul's, both of them are very rough on the defensive end, and they also spew trash talk from time to time. However, in terms of ability, Rondo's scoring ability cannot be compared with Paul.
Conley ignored Rondo, but was cautious. Rondo's long arms and big hands make it very easy for him to make tackles. This season, Rondo is averaging 2.3 steals per game, second in the league, ahead of Chris Paul.
Randolph came up to play with Conley, but Rondo was very chicken and stopped Conley from breaking through. Just like that, the Grizzlies' tactics didn't come out. I have to say that the championship team still has the foundation of the championship team. Their defensive ability is completely different from the likes of the Clippers, Knicks, Pacers and Jazz.
Conley saw that he couldn't shake off Rondo, so he passed the ball to Randolph. Randolph cut into the basket with the ball and forced a layup without getting rid of Garnett completely!
But unfortunately, in the strong confrontation given by Garnett, Randolph's layup finally knocked out of the frame, and the difference was narrow. Kostic grabbed the rebound with ease, and the Celtics blocked the Grizzlies' first offense!
"Don't think I'm as easy a bully as those soft eggs, Z-Bo!" After Garnett made the defense, he also spewed trash talk in Randolph's ear. Garnett is also notoriously cheap, and he sprays this guy from rookies to superstars like Duncan and Anthony.
Randolph was instantly angry, and the nickname Z-Bo was usually called by friends. If a stranger shouts like this, there is a mockery of his obesity.
The striker, who pesters Link every day and asks "who is better between me and KG", really ran into KG this time, and I believe that the two will continue to spark in the future.
"The Grizzlies have a big challenge on offense, but that's not the end of the story, because soon, their defense, which claims to be the best in the league, will be put to the test." Mike. Brin was a little excited, and the bout seemed to be full of gunpowder from the first round. He really can't wait to see what the Grizzlies will do to the Celtics on the defensive end.
The Celtics' offense wasn't complicated, with Rondo holding the ball firmly outside the three-point line and Garnett running over to make an off-ball cover with Pierce.
Link tried his best to follow, but Garnett deliberately squeezed Link when he was covering! It's not the first time Link has encountered this kind of small action in the NBA, but seriously, it's the first time I've encountered such a ruthless force like Garnett!
Being secretly pushed by Garnett, Link naturally distanced himself from Pierce. Pierce pocketed to the right side of the pitch for mid-distance, and Rondo's pass was just right.
Although Rondo has a weird temper, he really doesn't have to say anything about his ability. As long as you have a chance, you don't have to worry about the ball not coming in or going slowly.
Pierce is the Celtics' leading scorer this year, averaging a team-high 18.9 points per game. So on the first offense, the Celtics hit the ball to Pierce.
Pierce caught the ball and shot, his shooting was not fast, but he was very stable. Link tried his best to block, but because he was thrown too far just past the screen, the block was still half a beat slower.
And just like that, Pierce's mid-shot hit hit the hollow. Link's slight interference would not have any effect on Pierce at all.
"The ball is in, Paul. Pierce easily scored two points on Link's head. People say that Link is very old defensively, and he has even limited scorers like Durant and Kobe. But for now, he's still too tender for Pierce! β
Mike. Brin scratched his head, he had the impression that Link's defense should be stronger. No way, who let Bryn on the commentary stand not see the small action Garnett just now.
"You should send a stronger man to defend me, let Tony come, I honestly, you can't do it." Pierce was not idle after the goal, and immediately spat and spitted all over the place.
Pierce looks elegant on the court, but he's actually a trash talker.
In last season's finals yellow-green battle, it was Artest, who was opposite Pierce. This guy is a lot of evildoers and is one of the famous villains in the NBA. But after playing Pierce in the finals last season, Artest said in front of reporters, "Pierce's trash talk is the strongest in the league." β
Pierce wasn't much of a racist, he just wanted to hit a rookie's self-confidence with trash talk.
The game was only two rounds into play, and the Celtics' trash talk trio erupted.
Link was a little speechless, this Nima is just three hooligans. No wonder Ray. Aaron couldn't get along with them, and he and the other three had too many different personalities.
"Hahahaha, we know you can't do it, get out!"
"This is your grave, Yankee!"
After Pierce scored, there was another shouting from the Boston fans in the stands. The double trash talk attack made Link extremely angry.
This group of idiots, you can't keep your mouth clean!
"Damn, did that guy scold you!" Randolph walked over to Link and gritted his teeth. Don't think that after Randolph's prodigal son turned back, he lost his temper. This guy still has a bad temper, but he won't be controlled by his brain anymore. But today, in such an atmosphere, Randolph can't bear it anymore.
"Well, it's very unpleasant, it seems to be flattened by them, Zack."
", it! This time you're aggressive, Link, and I'll give you the cues in the middle distance! Randolph said a few quick words and then walked to the baseline to serve.
Link waited for Conley to advance with the ball on the right corner, but even without the ball, Pierce remained close to Link. Link really doesn't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing, on the one hand, he has become valued by his opponents, and there will be no fools in this alliance to despise him, which means that his strength has been recognized.
But on the other hand, Link has been targeted more and more often, which undoubtedly greatly increases the difficulty of his scoring points.
Many rookies run into a "rookie wall" in their rookie season, and their form suddenly plummets for a while. The reason for this is actually more because this rookie is valued and studied.
Pierce pushes Link out from time to time, and then observes Conley at all times. As soon as he passes the ball to Link, Pierce will cut it off immediately!
I have to say that the Celtics' defense is really tight, almost overwhelming Link.
The Lakers, Spurs and other strong teams in the West are good defensively, but they will not show the momentum to play with you in the regular season. But the Celtics are different, and this iron-blooded army seems to be looking for playoff form since the start of the regular season. After all, this year, their opponent Heat is extremely strong!
Conley saw that Link was blocked, so he had to hoist the ball into the inside line. Randolph is not deep this time, it is precisely in the middle distance! Randolph started to sit back with the ball, and Garnett's trash talk rang out again.
Link knew he couldn't wait any longer!
He suddenly took a step to the left, and after Pierce's center of gravity moved, Link suddenly turned to the right, ran backwards and shook Pierce, and successfully cut in!
"Nice counterrun, oh my God, he's an offensive genius!" Mike. Brin couldn't help but shout, that Chinese person's off-ball running was too superb!
Link actually changed Kobe's habitual ball-handling offensive tentative step to off-ball offense, but he didn't expect it to work.
Although Pierce was shaken away, he still chased after Link, and even reached out to grab Link's jersey!
"Damn it!" Link could feel the huge resistance behind him, and naturally he couldn't reach the fastest speed when the jersey was being pulled on.
He was expecting the referee to blow for a foul, but Link was a little naΓ―ve. This is Boston, and his opponent is the Celtics. Even if the referee's blowing is biased, it is in favor of the Celtics over the Grizzlies!
There is no way, Link can only continue to accelerate! Pierce had to let go when he saw this, it was okay to grab the jersey, but if he grabbed it too hard, he would definitely be blown off.
Seeing that Link was in position, Randolph used a hook to pass the ball over Garnett's head with his back.
Link received the basketball team at the same time as former Thunder center Nenaard. Kostic also rushed over! Now Link has Kostic in front of him and Pierce in pursuit. It looks like it's going to be dumplings, not to mention scoring, there's no room to pass the ball!
Link didn't think much of it and jumped straight to the side of the basket! Kostic immediately jumped up and planned to block Link. People say he's dragged down the Celtics' impregnable defence, which naturally upsets Kostic and wants to prove himself.
Pierce was also up in the back, and he was already thinking about how to taunt Link later.
Just when Kostic and Pierce's palms were about to cover the basketball, Link suddenly curled up and retracted the basketball, allowing the two Celtics defenders to pounce!
When Link glides to the other side of the basket, he lifts the basketball again! Link didn't even look back, almost a rebound by feeling! It was a very difficult pull-up layup, but it wasn't too difficult for a strengthened version of Twilight Hill!
With his back to the basket, the basketball gently crashes into the net. Three people landed at the same time, but there were two losers!
"In! Hahaha, a pull-up layup under the two-man block! Jesus, this is so wonderful, I need a replay, I want to watch it! "Mike. Brin didn't expect Link to come to this commotion, but it turns out that as long as there is a slight chance, Link can break the defense!
After the goal, Link stretched out his right index finger to the stands in the North Shore Gardens and made a "shhhh
Then, he looked at the wide-eyed Pierce and smiled playfully, "Your defense is not as tight as my chick last night." β
Which chick was last night? Link doesn't know either, but this one has to be put back!
Sure enough, when Link spewed back a trash word, Pierce's expression immediately changed. Garnett also heard Link's trash talk, but he didn't bother with Link right now, because Randolph made a throat-slitting motion at Garnett.
Seeing the two Celtic veterans gritting their teeth at taunt, Link and Randolph happily high-fived each other as they retreated.
Make no mistake, we're the villain brothers!