587: Don't Break into the Bear Hole
Wade didn't expect that he just sent a tweet, and that kid Link would actually run to ask for his own phone number, just to respond to himself.
Of course, Link can also choose to leave a message on Twitter, but sending a text message directly to someone's mobile phone will have a stronger taste of provocation.
Wade was a little crying and laughing, he admired Link's character, not afraid of strong enemies, and very bloody. But alas, Link is now on the opposite side of Wade.
Wade thought to himself that if it weren't for this series, they would have been good friends.
But for now, they can only be enemies. So, Wade also sent Link a text back, "You're going to pay for what you say, little ghost." ”
Whoever aspires to a championship is a bastard.
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There is only one day between the second and third games of the series. So, the fans and players didn't have to wait long, and on June 12, the finals kicked off at the American Airlines Center.
Like the Memphis fans, the local Miami fans are just as passionate. Compared to Memphis, Miami also has a relatively large ball market. Therefore, the scene is more lively.
Almost all the visible high-rise buildings were occupied by the promotional advertisements of the finals. The streets near the American Airlines Center are also subject to traffic restrictions because of the crowds.
The Grizzlies' team bus drove down the street, and on both sides, countless Heat fans held very hostile plates.
"In Miami, you can't win a game."
"No one can stop the Heat from making a big splash, and neither can you."
"The best bear hunters in America are here, and you have no way to escape!"
Link shook his head, the thought of having to play three games in a row in such an environment gave him a headache.
I really don't know who genius came up with the 2-3-2 format, and the team with the better record not only does not have an advantage, but even suffers a little.
Thankfully, if that doesn't change, this year will be the last NBA season to have a 2-3-2 Finals format.
In the future, this fucking schedule will no longer exist.
Link was also unlucky, with a shortened season and a 2-3-2 format that he didn't fall through.
Upon arrival at the American Airlines Center, the first thing Link saw was rows of honor pennants, five retired jerseys, and two of the most conspicuous championship pennants.
One of them was only achieved last season.
Comparing the bare dome of the Federal Express Arena is really sad.
There is no pennant of honor, not even a retired jersey. This shows how pale the Grizzlies' history so far is.
When the Grizzlies players came out to warm up, everyone on the Heat team had naturally begun to warm up.
Although the last game of the Heat won heartily, they did not let up in the slightest. James and others know that the Grizzlies are not the young Thunder of last season. If you take it lightly, you will be punished.
Wade also saw the Grizzlies players who came out to warm up, and eventually, his eyes fell on Link.
Then, Wade slowly walked to the center circle and waved at Link, signaling him to go over as well.
It is naturally impossible for Link to back down, he can't scold on his mobile phone, and he will be cowardly when he meets, and he is not a keyboard warrior.
As a result, fans and reporters at the scene found out that before the game started, Link and Wade began to confront each other!
The two stood in the middle circle, separated by only one half-time line. Wade wasn't angry, with a smile on his face. Link was much more serious, after all, he was the one who had just lost the game.
"It's kind of a boy, you're the first person to dare to say that this isn't my territory." Wade pointed to his feet, the place he had sacrificed his body for.
"I won here during the regular season, so anyone can make this their own turf." Link tilted his head and didn't give Wade a chance to pretend.
"Good, good. You received the text message I sent you yesterday, right? Don't forget, even if you forget, I won't forget. Today, you're going to die a terrible death here, and I'm going to do it. When the time comes, don't say that I am bullying my debut in the finals. ”
Wade was also serious, although he didn't hate Link in his heart, and he also understood everyone's provocative behavior during the Finals. But that doesn't mean Wade won't bother with Link.
"Worry about yourself, Dwayne. Jordan, who is five centimeters shorter, is not the real Jordan. ”
With that, Link turned to leave. Wade is so angry, he usually pretends to be forced by others, but he didn't expect to be scolded by the other party at the American Airlines Center.
Wade originally just wanted to "play" with Link, but he didn't expect Link's trash talk to really make Wade angry.
Wade is gearing up now, and it seems that the lesson of the game the day before yesterday is not ruthless enough!
Before the game even started, Link and Wade were spewing trash talk. Hey, Wade never seems to have suffered from trash talk, right? "On the commentary stage, Mike. Brin and Kevin. Harlan also talked about the scene that had just happened.
"Suffer? In other third-grade ghosts, they may have been sprayed and cried by Wade. However, Link's attainment in trash talk is also very high. In the last round of the series, he sprayed KD speechless, hahahaha. ”
The two superstars who won the first and second MVP votes met in a narrow way, and going back to the past, this grand scene appeared in 1997. Jordan vs. Carl. Malone. However, this year, in addition to Link vs. James, the matchup between Link and Wade also makes everyone look forward to it.
So no matter what the result of this year's finals is, it will definitely be a grand finale that will go down in history.
Before the game even started, Link and Wade had already set the mood up.
So much so that when the starters were introduced, the fans at the American Airlines Center booed the Grizzlies players violently.
Normally, when the away players are introduced, the fans will at best remain silent and let the introduction ceremony be cold.
But today, the Grizzlies are definitely the worst team ever booed at the American Airlines Center.
However, when the Grizzlies' five starters appeared one by one, the expressions of the Heat players gradually changed from smug to surprised.
Starting center, Mark. Gasol, that's fine.
The starting striker, Iguodala, that's no problem. The news of Iguodala's third comeback is known to all.
Another starting striker, Link. At this point, everyone was a little surprised.
Link is fine to start, but Link and Iguodala fill the forward line, who will play at the back? Randolph?
The Heat players quickly got the answer, and with the lifeless shouts of the live DJ, Jimmy Brown, who had performed well in the first two games. Butler stood up, and he played the second position.
In the end, the Grizzlies' starting point guard was the thunderous Conley.
It seems that the Grizzlies' starters just replaced Randolph with Iguodala. But the impact of this change on the Grizzlies lineup is huge.
The Memphis Grizzlies, like the Heat the day before yesterday, sent out a small lineup!
"The Grizzlies are also on the small lineup! In addition to Mark. Outside of Gasol, there is no second pure interior player to play! "Mike. Brin's eyes widened, the Grizzlies, who have always been known for their interior advantages, actually made the lineup smaller?
No one knows whether the Grizzlies are capable of turning the tide or being led by the Heat. After all, the Heat's weakest thing is their interior. Therefore, perhaps forcing the Grizzlies to change to a smaller lineup is part of the Heat's plan.
Wade said that why Link was so confident, it turned out that the team had changed its strategy.
But Wade doesn't feel nervous, the Grizzlies' small lineup is still unknown!
When it came to the Heat's player introduction ceremony, the voices in the American Airlines Center instantly boiled.
The Heat's starting five Tigers are the same as the last game, and they won the last game, so naturally they will not take the initiative to change the lineup.
James thought his opponent was Iguodala, however, when Bosh fought for basketball for the Heat, James just passed half the court, only to find that it was Link in front of him!
Now, we have to face the fiercest defense again.
"It's amazing that the Grizzlies actually put on a small lineup. It's so bold to change the formation like this in the finals! ”
The commentators are not very optimistic about the effect of the Grizzlies' small lineup, because it is very different from the Grizzlies' previous style.
Wade didn't hesitate, as soon as he started, of course he wanted to establish his authority in front of Link and shut up the little imp who was only in the third year.
What's more, the Grizzlies are now playing a small lineup, and their penalty area defense is definitely not as good as before. So, Wade beckoned after receiving the ball, called Bosh to cover, and he was ready to break through!
Bosh came out to cover, which meant that Gasol had to go out. When Bosh has a bad hand, he can't shoot if he doesn't shoot. But when he was in good shape, he really didn't dare to let him shoot.
For example, in the last game, most of Bosh's 20 points were scored by shooting in open positions.
And Gasol pulled out, and in Randolph's absence, the Grizzlies' penalty area was empty in an instant!
Wade excitedly accelerated past Iguodala, who had not yet adjusted to his best condition, and went straight to the penalty area!
Small lineup, not everyone can learn! American Airlines Center, not everyone can go wild here!
Wade jumped up violently after breaking through and stretched his body in the air, as if he was about to dunk!
Heat fans stood up and said Wade had found the same form he was in 2006!
After Wade glided through the air for some distance, his arm was just about to exert force, when he noticed a figure in the direction of the afterglow.
Wade subconsciously turned his head to see that it was none other than No. 0 in the dark blue "villain robe"!
"This ...... When did you get here!? Wade chose to dunk, naturally because he saw that there was no one in the Grizzlies restricted area.
When he broke through just now, Link was obviously near the bottom corner, why did he rush back so quickly!
Without waiting for Wade to think about it, the basketball in his hand was slapped away by Link from the side, like playing volleyball, and flew directly out of the court!
In the next second, Wade smashed the frame with his palm, but still made a dunk action. But the basketball, the last second has been fanned away.
"Volleyball cap! Link actually blocked Wade's dunk! Hahahaha, Wade thought the Grizzlies' box was hollowed out. But as it turns out, never break into a bear hole at random! Link's protection of the penalty area is no worse than that of Randolph! ”
Mike. Brin couldn't help but scream, as soon as he started, such a powerful picture was staged, who could withstand it.
Link landed on the ground, and instead of celebrating wildly, he glanced at Wade and pointed to his feet, "I said, this is everyone's territory." ”
Then came the overwhelming boos. But Link, he doesn't care about those.
He believed that Wade must be a hundred times more depressed than he was booed at this time.