Over time, the number of people in the ATT center gradually increased. By the time there was only half an hour left before the start of the game, the entire arena was packed.

In the second round of the series, each one can be said to be the focus of the battle. The Lakers and Thunder are in full swing, and the Grizzlies and Spurs are also in the spotlight. To what extent has it attracted attention? Before the game even began, Spurs fans cheered for their home team.

In the cheers of "Spurs come on", the famous basketball reporter David . Aldridge approached Popovich and will do a short pre-match interview with him.

"Link said in training yesterday that they would go back with home advantage, which means they were confident of winning today. Do you think Link is just bluffing, or can the Grizzlies really play better? "David. Aldridge didn't like to engage in such nonsense, and as soon as he came up, he threw out a sharp question.

"If I'm going to respond to everything they say, then the Spurs won't have to play. That's not what the team hired me for, I'm not a diplomat, it's not my job to speak out about what the other side is saying. I only know how to lead the team, I don't care about the rest. 'Popovich is very serious, playing at home has an advantage, but also pressure.

He won't believe what the media say, a person who can convince Kobe Bryant is by no means the kind of person who will give up easily.

Before the game began, Leonard's eyes never took his eyes off Link. What was the reason for that guy's behavior before the start of the game?

Both sides started the game, and this time, Popovich changed the formation again. He just gave up the center and used Duncan to play the number five position, and Burrese, who had performed well in the last game. Christian Dior was pulled into the starting XI to play the number four position.

There is no doubt that this line-up will be more flexible than the one that Split started as a centre-forward. Moreover, Duncan, who is now in his third spring, is not at a loss when he tops Gasol Jr.

It seems that the Spurs are not resting on their laurels. They're also working on the Grizzlies and improving their play. This is the playoffs, and both sides are getting stronger in the course of the game. After the coaches of both sides did not recruit, the competition was who had more perseverance.

Link jumped a few times before the start of the race, and this state of excitement was very different from the state he ran directly to the bus yesterday to "Ge You Lie Down".

Steve. Kerr also teased from the commentary stand, "I knew that Link wasn't the kind of player who would give up the game easily. Wait and see, the show is on! ”

After the referee's whistle, Gasol Jr. swooped up and fought for the first attack from Duncan's head.

Duncan didn't pay much attention to the scrum, but just made a ceremonial step on the ball. The Grizzlies attacked first, and Leonard was still expressionless, sticking to the No. 0 who harassed him before the game......

Link wasn't in a hurry, he stood on the right side of the horn and raised his hand to signal Conley to hit the ball inside. Conley then handed the ball to Gasol Jr., who was sitting in the penalty area, and Link saw this situation and hurriedly cut in!

But Leonard was very tight, and Link was entangled before he could receive the ball, and there was no space at all.

Just as everyone was applauding Leonard for his excellent defense as always, Link suddenly reversed and circled back beyond the three-point line. Gasol Jr. reacted quickly and got the ball to Link almost immediately.

Link received the ball and dribbled a shot, but instead of shooting, he dribbled through!

Sure enough, Leonard was not fooled and was not lit up, but hurriedly retreated when Link took a step out.

"Leonard didn't shake up, his defense is as airtight as ever!" Kerr exclaimed that Leonard's defense was really solid, just like his character.

But is it really airtight? Link smiled and saw Leonard retreat, he dribbled one step and immediately retreated, back to the three-point line!

"What!?" Leonard didn't expect that the breakthrough after the fake throw was actually a fake move! By the time he could react, Link had raised his basketball and shot.

Leonard straightened his long arm and sealed it, but it was still half a beat slower. After all, Leonard was shaken back a step, and in a game of this level in the NBA, one step is enough to do a lot of things.

The basketball crossed a rainbow arc, and in the eyes of everyone's surprise, it hollowed into the net!

Link shook off Leonard with two feints in a row, and it turns out that Leonard is not a finisher from the future! And as long as people are bound to make mistakes! Will definitely be deceived!

"Step back and hit a three-point shot! Link was very strong as soon as he came up, and he used two feints in a row to play Leonard! Hahaha, now, Leonard knows that it's amazing! ”

Link hooked his finger at Leonard after scoring the goal, he knew that Leonard was not easy to shake, and Leonard could always block the breakthrough after the fake throw.

But what if even the breakthrough is fake? Link thought about this while watching the video yesterday, and then today, he turned what he was thinking about into reality.

Leonard pouted, the defense just now really thought of Link too simply. After the fake throw, Link's thinking is quite clear! Leonard was impressed with him!

But Leonard believes a goal alone doesn't mean anything. Basketball is a marathon, not a 100-meter sprint. A momentary lead cannot be equated with a final victory.

"A few more passes, a few more passes! Don't worry! Switching to the Spurs offense, Popovich yelled on the sidelines in the first round.

Duncan is still the main point of attack for the Spurs today, after all, the elder Deng scored nearly 30 points in the first game.

Parker hoisted the ball to Duncan, who leaned on his back to Gasol Jr., ready to pick one of his fundamentals arsenal against the Spaniard.

But before Duncan could make a move, Link caught up.

"Wrap so early?" Duncan didn't think much of it and passed the ball to Leonard!

But the moment Duncan passed, Link changed direction and pounced on Leonard! Seeing Leonard shoot with his hands, Link didn't go to block the ball, but raised his arms high in an attempt to block the basket!

In the end, Link managed to get in front of Leonard before he could make a move. Link jumped up with his arms raised, making sure Leonard couldn't pinpoint the location of the basket.

Everyone on the Spurs bench stood up and prepared to celebrate. After all, in the last game, Leonard's three-point shooting rate was 100%.

However, this time, the basketball hit the side edge of the basket and missed! Leonard misses a shot, and the Grizzlies have a chance to extend their advantage!

Link flicked his fist in delight, and the strategy to defend Leonard worked!

Based on the game footage and Link's observations of Leonard before today's game began, Link confirmed that Leonard's shot was out of the box.

There are roughly two types of shots for NBA players, one is to look at the frame and the other is to look at the ball.

At this time, Steve was commentating on the game. Kerr was a great three-point sniper, and Kerr has been a lifelong man who watches the ball when he shoots, and he once said in an interview, "The first time I picked up a basketball, I would look at the trajectory of the ball after I made a shot. ”

Watching the ball shoot means that when someone is distracting in front of you, your jump shot arc is not the same as what you are used to in training, and the shot adds more uncertainty. But on the other hand, if the shooter is good at actively adjusting the arc, he can give himself more room for error.

Leonard's shooting coach England has always advocated that you should look at the frame when shooting, saying that this has a greater margin for error and does not have to worry about being interfered with and changing the arc.

So Link just didn't interfere with Leonard's basketball, but went to block the basket! For Leonard, this will undoubtedly interfere with his aiming!

In the eyes of fans, this may just be an ordinary block and an ordinary shooting iron. Only Link knows how much effort he's put into researching it!

However, he is glad that his efforts have paid off, and Link believes that there is no player who cannot defend. The difference is how much effort you're willing to put into defending him.

After the Grizzlies counterattacked, Link broke through and assisted Gasol Jr. to hit a mid-range shot to help the Grizzlies get off to a 4-0 start.

Popovich instantly tensed up and crossed the sidelines.

He had a hunch that Leonard might be in big trouble today.