The Los Angeles Lakers, the defending champions, have a complete lineup and have just won two in a row.

The Memphis Grizzlies, ninth in the West, did not make the playoffs last season, and the star of the house played with an injury.

It looks like these are two teams that are not at the same level. The arrogant Angelenos even held up a sign in the stands that read "We Are Bear Hunters", which shows how confident they are.

However, the hero of the Los Angeles people, the guy in the No. 24 jersey, had a serious face when he warmed up on the field. Because he knows that his opponent today will be very difficult to deal with. Tony. Allen, this is probably one of the outside defensive gates that Kobe Bryant most admires.

A star of Kobe's level has naturally encountered any defense. He was once taken by Jay. Ross deliberately stepped on his feet and also "enjoyed" over Laga. Bale's sanda-like defensive style.

But only Tony. Allen, his defense is very clean, which is actually why Kobe Bryant likes him very much.

When warming up, Kobe Bryant is not always glancing at Tony. Alan. But he found out that Tony. Allen's guy and the Grizzlies' recently signed Chinese rookie have been in discussions about something.

Kobe Bryant also knows a little about Link's story. He's been so hot lately that Kobe Bryant can't if he doesn't want to know. As soon as you open your phone and open the newspaper, you will more or less see the news about Link.

Speaking of which, Tony. It's rare for Allen to be so enthusiastic about a newcomer to the team. Not to mention Link's undrafted pick, even if he was as strong as O.J. Mayo, Tony Allen had fought him on the plane.

Is that yellow-skinned guy really that amazing? Magical enough to make Tony strict with himself and newcomers. Aaron is so gentle with him?

Before Kobe Bryant could see anything, the referee signaled that the warm-up time was over and the two sides were ready to start the game.

"Black Mamba" didn't think much about it, no matter what he failed in the draft, all he wanted was victory!

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Rudy. Guy was in very good form today, so good that you couldn't tell he was a player with an injury. Maybe it was Link's stellar performance that gave Guy a sense of crisis, or maybe it was the face of the defending champion that made Guy excited.

All in all, Gay's form at Staples today is Link's best since he entered the Grizzlies.

After suffering from injuries and years, Artest is no longer the terrible beast he once was. His defense was still excellent, but he couldn't reach the heights of his prime.

Guy tortures Artest's nerves with his all-out attacks, and God knows when Artest will suddenly lose control of his emotions.

And on Bryant's side, he did get Tony. Aaron's strict defense. Outside the three-point line, Bryant has tried three shots, but none of them have hit.

However, using the breakthrough and Kobe's best turnaround jumper, "Black Mamba" still scored a lot of points. Superstars can't be completely defended, and no matter how good a defender is, they can only play a limiting role in the face of them.

The game went through 8 minutes in the individual performances of Kobe and Gay, and Los Angeles fans were surprised to find that the Grizzlies were still clinging to the score!

16-16, the two sides were drawn. The quality of the Memphis Grizzlies is not at all like ninth in the West.

Watching Guy's performance from the sidelines, Link couldn't help but shake his head. At this time, Guy is still quite powerful, and he can't really compete with others.

The Lakers called for a halt to the game, and in the 8-minute period, both teams will probably have to rotate their lineups. The Grizzlies are back-to-back on the road, and Hollins has to control the players' playing time.

Sure enough, as soon as Guy got off the court, Hollins stood up and waved at Link, "Come on, it's your turn." ”

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Kobe Bryant was already sweating profusely when he got off the court, Tony. Allen is not dirty defensively, but the confrontation is fierce. Anyone who plays against him will pay a great physical price.

At this time, Phil. Jackson is laying out the tactics for the players who are about to play. Although the "Zen Master" doesn't like to speak, he sees that he is being forced to draw by the ninth in the west, so he can't do it if he doesn't say it.

The timeout was short, Jackson said a word, and the players were about to play. Kobe Bryant always felt a little uneasy, so he silently walked to Jackson's side and leaned down.

"Phil, I think that number 0 might be more careful." Kobe Bryant remembered Tony during the warm-up today. Allen's gentleness towards Link, as well as his excellent 24 points in the last game. Tony. Aaron is not a person who wants to be in the company of the underdog, he is also a teammate, you see Tony. Do Aaron and Mayo get on good terms?

How much of a headache the Lakers' bench lineup is, Kobe Bryant knows better than anyone else. Now that the score is tied, he doesn't want the Lakers to be passive because of a draft loss.

"Number 0? That yellow-skinned? Phil looked at the Grizzlies bench, and Link took off his training jersey.

"Well, you know him, right?"

"Of course, these days are full of his news, his inspirational stories. But IMHO, there are a couple of these undrafted picks every few years. Most of them are just a flash in the pan, and there are not so many books in this world. Wallace. Don't worry, this is Staples. And," Jackson said, glancing at the tattooed man in front of him, "Matt will take care of him." ”

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Link stepped into the Staples Center, a place he had only seen in games and on television.

On the dome, retired jerseys and honor pennants are undoubtedly a reminder that these are two of the most historic and glorious teams in NBA history. The other is the Boston Celtics in the East.

When Link came out, he noticed that many fans in the stands had raised placards that scandalized him. Some of the words even touched on racial issues, which made Link feel sick.

Link knew that the Los Angeles fans looked down on him for an undrafted pick, and the local Los Angeles media must have been waiting to see his jokes. But Link doesn't care, after experiencing the baptism of the Development League and the NBA, Link knows a truth - respect is earned by himself.

"Boy, what are you looking around? Your opponent is here. ”

At this point, Matt. Barnes walked over to Link and let out a harsh slate.

Barnes is not a good guy in the first place, and he has always been one of the representatives of the "bad guys" in the NBA league. As a member of the 2007 "Warrior Gang", Matt. Barnes has also been showing a fierce style of play.

Most rookies are probably frightened when they are targeted by such a fierce-looking, tattooed guy who keeps spewing trash talk.

However, instead of being afraid, Link couldn't help but move his eyes to Lakers point guard Fischer who was sitting on the bench.

"You and Derek. Is Fischer on good terms? Link asked with a smile.

"Huh?" Barnes was a little confused by a rookie who asked him this thoughtlessly.

"You can't share everything with your buddy, Matt."

Link remembered that Barnes's wife would be poached by Fischer in a few years, and felt that the relationship between the two was really delicate now. God knows if Fischer at this time has already started the idea of beating other people's wives.

Before Barnes, who was bewildered by Link's question, could react, Link suddenly cut along the baseline and received a pass from Verinella defender Vasquis.

After receiving the basketball, Link easily smashed into the basket. Odom, who played in the number five position, dunked the ball into the basket with one hand before rushing back to the box.

Link glanced back at Barnes, then blinked. He has seen a lot of ruthless people, and he has long been accustomed to it. Don't think you can bluff yourself with a few trash words.

", inexplicable fellow!" Barnes gritted his teeth, and he vowed to make the undrafted pick pay.

Those fans and reporters who despised Link at the beginning naturally felt a little embarrassed when they saw Link easily complete a dunk. So all of them hope that Barnes will be able to clean up that undrafted pick next.

In an instant, Link became the public enemy of Los Angeles. Only one person smiled approvingly at Link's performance just now.

Bryant, who was on the bench, knew when he noticed Link and Barnes trash-talking each other that the No. 0 might be more interesting than anyone thought.