When Link came out to warm up today, he found that there were many fans in the stands cheering for him.

Some of them held up their big avatars, and some held up plaques related to themselves. In Memphis, Chinese Americans are always in the minority. As a result, many of the fans cheering on Link were local Memphis fans.

Unlike some other cities in the United States, Memphis has always been ethnically inclusive. At the beginning, it was all kinds of third-rate people from the Nine Sects who redeveloped Memphis. As a result, Link won't be ostracized by fans in Memphis.

The bottom line, of course, is that the Grizzlies have won all three games Link has played in Memphis. Moreover, Link's performance is also very good. His hard power is the main reason why Memphis fans love and respect him.

This is the NBA, it's the world of competitive sports. As long as it's a player who can help the team win, he's a good player.

Link took a deep breath, and he suddenly felt a sense of purpose. With so many people looking forward to his performance, he can't let down this group of people who support him.

It felt like he was back in Oklahoma, back in the blue. There, he's not a low-level player, he's a hero of the team and everybody loves him.

And now, in Memphis, Link has found that feeling, too. He's eager to fight for the Grizzlies and fight for the fans here. As a starter, win for the Grizzlies!

Unbeknownst to Link, he was being targeted by an ill-intentioned Russian. Kirilenko to his coach Jerry. Sloan assured that he didn't have to worry about the number three position today.

In Kirilenko's view, the reason why this undrafted pick can score so many points in the first few games is because the group of people who defend him are too inadequate.

Daniel. Granger was too underweight, and Kreza and the King's Garcia defense was too weak. And today, Kirilenko believes he can put an end to Link's magical performance.

He's nothing more than a meteor that will fall soon, and Kirilenko doesn't mind being the one to make it fall.

Jerry. Sloan, of course, also believed in his men, and he knew better than anyone how powerful the AK47 was. Sloan then laid out a strategy of wrapping and shrinking, hoping that the team could do a good job of interior defense and contain the play of Gasol Jr. and Randolph.

Lost Rudy in the Grizzlies. In Gay's case, as long as they can prevent the "black and white bears", the Jazz will win half of the game.

Old Man Sloan is full of confidence, and he believes that his Predator will not be worried about the playoffs! Their goal is to challenge the defending champions, not some damn playoff spot.

On the other side, Lionel. Hollins also gave his players the final touches ahead of the game.

"Defend! We have to defend to win today! ”

Link wasn't surprised to hear Hollins say that, as he demands defensive wins from his players in almost every game.

In fact, in 82 regular-season games, it's impossible for a head coach to have something new every time he sets up his tactics. So far in the regular season, the coach's shouting has been enough to make the players' ears calloused.

In the 2008 playoffs, every time the Celtics took a timeout, Doug Murphy. Rivers' remarks were repeated as "Shoot wisely, don't be heroic!" ”

Or some coaches are simply like "Zen Master" Phil. Jackson, like that, didn't speak directly, and didn't speak until he had to.

"Link!" Just as Link was secretly complaining about the boring shouting of the head coaches, Hollins suddenly called him by name.

"I'm here, Coach."

'When the game starts, I need you to be aggressive on the offensive end and look for opportunities. They're definitely going to focus on other guys and it's your chance and it's our chance. Everyone, look for Link in the empty seats. Let's establish the advantage first, and then the game will be easy to play. ”

Finally, Lionel. Hollins said something different.

Link hurriedly nodded in agreement, and then moved his body, isn't Hollins just going to make himself the main attacker?

This kind of opportunity to get a high score can't be missed.

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"The Utah Jazz have a very healthy roster so far this season, and in fact, health issues have been a big factor limiting the Jazz's progress in previous years. But this season, the Jazz's starters have been safe. Al. Jefferson, Paul. Millsap, Kirilenko, Raga. Bale and DeLong, it was their full-time appearances that gave the Jazz peace of mind in the top eight for the time being. ”

Before the start of the game, the players of both sides stood in their assigned positions, and the commentators began their work.

Since it wasn't a big battle today, T.NT didn't send their trump card "Funny Days" either. Steve. Cole and Reggie. Miller became the commentator for this unpopular game.

That's right, the Jazz's lineup this year is built to kill the Los Angeles Lakers. Coach Sloan's ambitions. Against a full-fledged Utah Jazz, the Grizzlies may have to put a lot of effort and a little bit of luck into making it undefeated at home. ”

Reggie. It's not that Miller looks down on the Grizzlies, but the gap between the two sides on paper is on the surface. The Grizzlies injured Guy and could only start with a "temporary worker" on a ten-day contract. Although the "temporary worker" has performed well in the last three games, three games cannot fully determine the strength of a player.

Before the game began, Kirilenko glanced at the slightly emaciated Chinese striker across from him. He looked unremarkable, nothing special.

If it weren't for Guy's injury, he wouldn't have been able to climb into the starting line-up. Kirilenko is equivalent to dealing with a substitute, which makes the Russians even more angry.

At the same time, the referee threw up the basketball, and Gasol Jr., who had a more advanced arm span, fought for the ball. At that moment, the cheers of the Federal Express Arena shook the ground.

Link was running forward aggressively, making his first start in the NBA, and Link was still a little excited.

Conley met DeLong on the outside. Williams' insane close-quarters defense, he interferes with Conley's playmaking efficiency with his muscular physique.

At this time, Deron is still one of the best point guards in the league, and a point guard who can "eat and sleep and play Paul" is not so easy to break through.

From the No. 1 position, the Grizzlies' offense was severely challenged. Randolph had no choice but to cover Conley, but Delon was just as strong as he was able to get around the screen.

Link remembers that if history hadn't shifted, Delon. Williams will turn against Sloan this season, leading to the entire dissolution of the Jazz.

But it's because Deron wants to challenge Sloan's authority that he's been playing so strong this season. Deron averaged 21.3 points per game for the Jazz this season, the most of his career.

Under Delong's entanglement, Conley didn't have a chance to make a move at all. So he opted to pass the ball to Gasol, and the Spaniard was in position early.

But at the moment when Gasol received the ball, Al. Jefferson also pressed up like crazy.

Jefferson is an interior player who is more offensive than defensive, but the reason the Jazz actually chose to replace Oku and Boozer is because he is tougher on the defensive end than the two above.

Jefferson is physically strong, and he does not fall behind in confrontation. Gasol, who is not yet fully fit, is also a little powerless under Jefferson's rough defense.

As for O.J. Mayo, the little guard who scurried around the court like a headless fly even made Sloan want to laugh a little.

As a high-potential guard who averaged 18.5 points per game in his rookie season, Mayo has averaged 11.3 points per game this season. The average shooting rate per game is only 40% of Ke Ling.

And the Jazz's No. 2 position Raga. Bale was a ruthless character who was sent to defend Kobe Bryant, and it was more than enough to deal with a Mayo whose mind was no longer on basketball.

Watching the Grizzlies struggle with their offense, Jerry. Sloane smirked. The game situation was exactly as he expected, and a team like the Grizzlies, who were heavily biased, simply could not survive under the Jazz's iron-blooded defense.

Seeing this, Sloan touched his chin, and Gasol, Randolph, Mayo, and Conley were all seen dead...... But he seems to have missed someone.

At this moment, Gasol Jr. made a struck pass. A yellow figure flashes into the box and catches the ball to the basket.

The yellow figure raised the basketball, and Kirilenko, who was chasing the defense, immediately flew to block it. But unexpectedly, it was just a layup feint. After shaking Kirilenko off the baseline, Grizzlies No. 0 threw it casually and gently put the basketball under the basket.

Until the Jazz dropped points, their players didn't react to what was going on. Obviously, the four most dangerous people on the Grizzlies team were all watched to death, how did they score?

"Beautiful under-basket feints, Link is as old as ever. As a rookie, he actually shook Kirilenko, who has 10 years of NBA experience, away! "Reggie. Miller clapped his hands, and while the shot wasn't spectacular, it showed Link's excellent basketball IQ to the fullest.

"Damn, too careless!" Kirilenko, who was shaken out, couldn't help but blush as he watched Link finish the goal. He promised before the game that Sloan would not have to worry about the opponent's No. 3 position. As a result, the first goal of the game allowed the opponent to score in the third position......

This slap in the face is too direct. Kirilenko must admit that Link's off-ball cut just now was very abrupt. Moreover, the timing of the off-ball cover with Randolph was just right.

A team's face figure gives a "temporary worker" a block and dismantle? This kind of thing is basically impossible for other teams.

Sloan covered his head, and the team was actually stolen by the opponent's least threatening point. But it didn't matter, he believed that Kirilenko, who was getting serious, would not let that kid succeed again.

All the Jazz members thought the loss was an accident, but only Hollins knew it — it was just the beginning of the show.

Link lightly high-fived Randolph, who was covering for himself, in the process of retreating, Kirilenko in this period did not seem to be as strong as he imagined.