Guy was injured on the 10th, and the 11th was relieved for a day. On the 12th and 13th, the Grizzlies will usher in another round of back-to-back games after losing Guy.

No. 12 hosts the Los Angeles Lakers, and No. 13 flies back-to-back to Denver Plateau to face the Nuggets.

There's no doubt that these two games are especially important in the hearts of Grizzlies fans. After all, these two games will show if the Grizzlies have the potential to make it to the end this year.

Needless to say, the Los Angeles Lakers have not had as much of a record this season as they have been. But this is a team with two All-Star starters, and the presence of Kobe and Bynum makes the Lakers still a strong championship contender.

The Denver Nuggets have played an extremely fluid offense this season, especially with the inside. After the change to McGee, Denver's "track and field team" is even more deserved. George. Karl has perfected his personal style into this team.

Both of these opponents are fierce Western Conference rivals and are likely opponents for the Grizzlies in the playoffs.

Link, of course, also attaches great importance to these two games, and if nothing else, James. Harden will move to the Houston Rockets this summer. Harden proved that he can go from sixth man to the core of the team with the record of "the first player in NBA history to score at least 30 points and 12 assists in his debut with a new team."

Link doesn't expect his numbers to be spectacular, but he also hopes that his performance can support him at the core.

So on the 12th, Link came to the training gym early. Butler came earlier.

He was the first to look for a shooting sensation, and any opportunity is reserved for those who are prepared.

After the shot, Link went to the physical therapist to relax his muscles. Not getting hurt is still a big priority for Link.

At the same time, the Los Angeles Lakers players also arrived at Memphis International Airport. Kobe Bryant wore sunglasses and didn't smile.

The Lakers have won two in a row recently, and in their last game, the Lakers just finished off their arch-rivals Celtics by three points. Therefore, the Lakers can be described as a morale boost.

When asked, "What do you think of the Grizzlies losing Rudy. What lies ahead of Gay? When asked this question, Bryant's answer was very crisp.

"Link will take care of everything, he's an All-Star starting forward and I believe in his ability to lead the team. But everyone needs a process of progress and growth, and Link is no different. And we are the process of his ordeal. ”

In this year's All-Star break, Bryant lost by 1 point in a heads-up with Link. Since then, the paranoid has been waiting for another showdown with Link.

In his eyes, Link is no longer as simple as a rookie. He won't treat Link with the same attitude as a rookie!

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This is the second time the Lakers and Grizzlies have met this season, and the last time the two sides played was when the Grizzlies won the game in Staples. In that game, Link had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and the restriction on Kobe Bryant was also very good. But I have to say that in the current situation, Link has to play better than last time. ”

In the evening, before the much-anticipated game began, the Federal Express Arena was already full. Hubi. Brown and his partner also started today's commentary.

Brown deliberately turned up Link's stats from the last time he played the Lakers, and to be honest, that kind of performance was very, very good for a sophomore rookie.

But that's what this game is all about today – Link has to do better than good to be able to do the heavy lifting!

Hubi. Brown shook his head, and Link was perhaps the most anticipated draft pick in NBA history. For this. Wallace, would you ask him to score 20+ points per game? To Bruce. Bowen, the only thing you can expect is that he'll be able to score a three-pointer or two along the way while defending the opposing arrows.

But it was also a draft loss, and what people asked of Link was to carry the team.

That kid must be under a lot of pressure.

"Link, today we are attacking with you as the core of the attack! Don't be nervous, you've scored 40 points in a single game, so I'm sure it's not hard for you to score. Today you play the number three and your opponent is Artest. ”

"Boss, I have to interrupt, that guy is now called World Peace, hahahahaha!" Randolph made a little joke when Hollins spoke to Link, which seemed to be causing trouble, but actually made Link a lot more relaxed.

"Well, your opponent is World Peace, whatever the name. In short, he is a player who used to be invincible defensively, but now his fame is greater than his strength. Atay ...... World Peace is now declining sharply in lateral speed, so break through more and hit him with more blocks. Only if you attack first, there is hope for our offensive, understand? ”

"Yes." Link nodded slightly, it should be much easier to align with Ci Shiping than with Kobe. After all, this year is the lowest season of Ci Shiping's career. All of his stats are career lows.

Its strong one-on-one defensive skills have also declined a lot.

But Link still has to be careful, because you never know what the next thing is going to do.

Jordan was so provocative in the gym that he humiliated Artest in a heads-up that he broke his ribs.

This is also the fact that the network was not developed back then, otherwise Atay would have been sprayed to death.

Link took a deep breath and slowly stood up. This is his home field, whether it's Artest or Kobe, Link has to beat them!

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Bryant, as usual, didn't talk to Link before the game. Now, Kobe Bryant and Link are in a state of hostility. And that paranoid is not going to show favor to the opponent in advance before the end of the game.

What about Artest? Link noticed that the guy was staring at him like a perverted uncle, as if he was looking forward to the next showdown.

Link swallowed his saliva, thinking about it carefully, the Lakers' lineup is simply full of all kinds of wonders.

Before the game began, fans shouted "Come on Link" to cheer on their All-Star forward.

Link was naturally encouraged when he heard this, but Ci Shiping was also even more excited. What he likes the most is to destroy other people's idols!

The referee blew the whistle, and the game, which had attracted the attention of Memphis fans, finally began.

The excited Bynum took the lead in basketball, and the Lakers attacked first!

Sessions was very calm and controlled the ball through the halfcourt, but before the ball could be warmed, the defender, who had just joined the Lakers, passed the ball to Kobe.

Kobe's opponent today is his old nemesis, Tony. Allen, Tony. Allen may not be able to help much on the offensive end, but he can do better than Gay on the defensive end.

Kobe Bryant made two tentative moves with the ball, but he didn't make a shot, but handed the ball to Bynum!

Bynum has been a destructive player this year, and he deserves to be named the starting center for the Western Conference Stars.

I saw Bynum lean under the basket for a moment, and then took a small hook hand. It was so easy, soft and rigid, and successfully broke down Gasol Jr.'s defense under the basket.

A heavy center who averages 18.7 points per game is unquestionable for his lethality under the basket.

"The Lakers' offense is fierce, and Bynum gave the Grizzlies a dismount with the most fierce confrontation as soon as they came up! Next up is the Grizzlies' offensive round, what will they do? ”

Although he didn't say it, Hubi. Brown knows that what everyone wants to see now is not what the Grizzlies will do, but what Link will do!

Link borrowed a simple off-ball cover pocket and went straight to the basketball, and it can be seen that the Grizzlies really want Link to be the offensive core.

In the face of the vicious world peace, Link did not hurry, but waved his hand and motioned for Randolph to come out to cover.

The Big Black Bear immediately brought it up, and now the entire Grizzlies are willing to serve Link's offense.

Taking cover, Link accelerated his breakthrough. But this time, Link's breakthrough was not easy, because Ci Shiping and Gasol both followed Link in!

"Both of them followed Link, and the Lakers put a lot of pressure on him!"

Sure enough, the offensive core often needs to face the toughest defense!

Without hesitation, Link made a grounded pass on the march and sent the ball to Randolph, who was down after the pick-and-roll.

Randolph jumped straight to the frame after receiving the basketball, and it looked like it was going to be a beautiful goal.

However, in the next second, Bynum came out from the oblique side. This guy slammed his arm and slammed it, directly fanning Randolph's layup back to the three-point line, and Sessions picked up the basketball!

"Monster cap, this literally turned into a volleyball game!" All the commentators couldn't help but be close to it, Bynum's block just now was indeed too destructive!

After Sessions picked up the basketball, he went directly to the fast break and scored an empty basket, 4-0, and the Los Angeles Lakers played their backbone!

Randolph shook his head helplessly, if it had been last year, he should have been able to cut in faster and jump to the basket faster. In this way, it will not be blocked.

But this year......

"Damn it!" Link scolded secretly, feeling unwillingly for Randolph. Randolph's finishing rate has really dropped dramatically this year, and he has struggled to score efficiently. This guy is no longer the umbrella around him.

Last season, the Black and White Bears were basically no losers against the Lakers Champion Twin Towers. But this season, the gap is really stark.

In this way, only I can stand up and change the situation.

Link gritted his teeth and continued to run to the front.