Just as the Trail Blazers were expected two days ago, today, the Pacers carry the same expectations of many.

"Prevent the Grizzlies from breaking through the last line of defense of 72 wins", this slogan alone is enough to prove the status of this game in the hearts of fans.

Although the Trail Blazers were still one step away from topping the Grizzlies in their last game, today, there is still a lot of confidence in the Pacers.

People are thinking that the Walker might be able to get past that bad step.

The reason is simple, the Pacers have Paul. George.

Handsome, well-rounded, tall and long-armed, and has an excellent record...... If you want to pick the person in the league who can cause problems for Link the most besides James and Durant, it will undoubtedly be Paul. George too.

He has almost everything he needs to succeed, he led the team to the first place in the East, his individual performance is excellent, and his physical condition has an advantage over Link. Even that face is a superstar image.

On top of that, George had just fought a battle with Link last time. It turns out that once the two sides are on the rise, George will not be easily thrown away.

Blocking Link and preventing the Grizzlies from breaking their 72-win record, George is simply the perfect fit.

"Paul. George had a great last game, facing the Chicago Bulls' kraft-candy pestering defense when his teammates all lost their crosshairs under that tough defense. George scored 33 points with a 62.4% shooting percentage to help the Pacers tide over the difficulties! He's been in great form lately and he's certainly looking forward to it. Perhaps, George can really give Link a taste of failure today. ”

Accompanied by Reggie. Miller's commentary, the live footage gives George a close-up.

George also hugged and chatted with Link for a long time before the game today, and he is still a warm buddy around Link. But as soon as the game started, George's expression changed.

He became focused, no longer smiling, as if he would not give up until he took the victory.

George stood across from Link with his waist crossed, waiting for kick-off, and his confident appearance reinforced the belief that this would be a bright night for the Pacers No. 24.

With him, maybe the Pacers can really take that one step away!

The referee walked to the center circle with the ball, and both sides couldn't wait.

The starters are the same as the last time they met, and the Grizzlies will easily not change their starting lineup. The same goes for Vogel.

Hibbert, West, George, Stephenson, and George. Hill, the Pacers fielded their starting five to beat the Heat.

Bird was right yesterday that the Pacers do have one of the best teams in the league.

The referee threw the basketball into the air, and "Black Yaoming" Hibbert used his height advantage to get the first attack for the Pacers.

Suddenly, the Consec Arena became full of people. I don't know, I thought the finals were staged in advance.

Since the Auburn Hills Palace Brawl, the basketball capital of Indianapolis seems to have fallen completely. Even the legendary Larry. Bird, too, could save Indiana from decline.

But Paul. George's appearance changed all that. The current Pacers feel like they're back in the '90s and early 21st century, and the fans here are cheering on each of their games. And the players will also give the fans a wonderful victory.

Bird in the luxury box held his chin and stared at the pitch with his eyes fixed.

If this game were the Finals, what would the Pacers look like? Bird believes that with this game, he can even see the future of the Pacers!

George. After Hill possessed the ball past halftime, the first attack was not for George, but for Stephenson.

The Pacers are actually a team offense that leans towards a team offense, and they don't just blast George as soon as they come up.

Stephenson, who has a background in streetball, bumps into Iguodala and makes a one-handed backward ball move.

Once again, Stephenson is eager to emulate Jordan. Jordan might be able to get past Iguodala after protecting the ball with one hand, but Stephenson can't.

Stephenson's dribbling is actually not masterful, and the center of gravity is a little too high. A few duffles didn't cause trouble for Iguodala, but he was almost tackled by Iguodala.

In the last game between the two sides, Stephenson also wanted to share the pressure for George. But on both occasions in a row, Stephenson was denied temper by Iguodala.

In the end, Stephenson had no choice but to give the ball to George. The protagonist of this game is destined to be the No. 24 from California.

Paul. The moment George received the ball, all the fans in the Consec Arena stood up! George vs Link, that's the essence of this game!

Everyone can't wait to see how George is going to score on Link's head.

In the last game, George and Link had a battle with each other. Link's 50-point triple-double can be said to have been forced out by George. But today, Link doesn't want to do that. To ensure victory, it is necessary to contain George. If you want to explode, you must unilaterally suppress George!

George borrowed David immediately after winning the ball. West's cover broke through, George was not slow, and the pace was big. After breaking through under cover, most people couldn't keep up with him.

Link was also unable to get around to contain him completely, but he stayed on George's side from start to finish, trying to give George a strong confrontation.

Seeing George suddenly raise his center of gravity, Link immediately braked and raised his arm to block George's shot!

Sure enough, in the next second, George made a quick stop jump shot! But to George's surprise, Link didn't even have half a step of space left for him!

Link knew that George was dribbling with a very pronounced downward pressure on his weight. If he raises his center of gravity early, it means he's going to shoot!

Although the two don't have many opportunities to play each other in a season, because they have been training together all summer, George has few secrets in front of Link.

"Damn!" George's grim face showed a look of panic, he knew that his emergency stop couldn't get rid of Link too far, but he didn't expect that he didn't even throw out a single step of space!

After George jumped, the angle of the shot was completely blocked by Link. In desperation, George could only forcibly change his throw into a pass in the air!

But at this time, everyone on the Pacers assumed that George would make a shot, and he was not ready to catch the ball at all.

Hibbert, who was standing under the basket, was ready to grab the rebound, only to find the basketball suddenly flying towards him.

"Hei Yao Ming" couldn't react at all, and by the time he reached out to catch it, the basketball had already flown out of bounds.

The audience sighed, and the fans who were so excited that they stood up sat back with a curse. Who would have thought that George, who had high hopes, would actually be prevented by Link in the first round?

"Damn, my bad!" Not to mention the fans, even George himself was disappointed. As soon as he landed, he raised his right hand apologetically and took the initiative to admit his mistake.

"George seems to be in a hurry, the ball just passed too hastily. Maybe it's because the game has just started and the mentality hasn't adjusted yet. But that's okay, it's just the first round. "Reggie. Miller shook his head, unable to hide his disappointment. However, in Miller's view, the mistake will have little impact on the overall situation.

Many people thought that George's mistake just now was accidental. But George himself knows that Link's defense just now can be described as seamless!

He accurately anticipated the timing of his emergency stop, and also blocked his shooting angle for the first time. Even if he didn't make a mistake just now, that shot would have basically missed.

What a terrible defense!

George hurriedly shook his head, trying to shake the shadow of defeat out of his head.

That's the way it is against Link, he creates frustration for you every now and then. If you're bluffed by this, then wait to be hammered by Link today.

The more scared you are, the worse you will be crushed.

George knew he needed to regroup now, and it wasn't the end of the world. Besides, Link wants to score goals on his head, and it's not easy either!

In the blink of an eye, the Grizzlies were on the attack. The fans at the Consec Arena also readjusted their mentality and cheered again.

It doesn't matter if you can't score, just let Link not score as well.

Link received a pass from Conley on the left side from beyond the three-point line and was ready to attack. The Grizzlies' offense can be safely handed over to Link, because in the end, it is offense or passing, and Link can make the most correct choice.

"Link is also holding the ball and ready to attack, see what trouble George will cause Link this time!" Reggie. Millermo fisted, George is not easy to fight, Link is also not easy to fight!

Link called for cover after holding the ball, and then said something that made George feel inexplicable.

"Did Durant talk to you on the phone before the game?"

"Huh!?" George was stunned for a moment, where is this? In this game, what is about Durant.

"It's good that it's not over the phone."

After Link's words, Gasol Jr.'s cover is just in place!

Now, Durant is the only one in the league who has deeply appreciated Link's changes. Now it seems that Durant didn't remind George, then, the offense is simple!

Link sped up to the covered side and broke through quickly, and George nimbly bypassed Gasol Jr. and quickly crossed to Link.

In terms of defense, George is also at the All-Defensive Team level. Moreover, the Pacers are also one of the best defensive teams in the league.

Just when George thought he had blocked Link's breakthrough route and now only had to watch out for Link's shots, Link suddenly changed the direction of the breakthrough!

George's eyes widened, what was going on!? Link has obviously put his center of gravity, how can he change the direction of his breakthrough in this situation!?

George froze, like a stake.

Link made his way past the stunned George and slid through the air past Hibbert, who came to block, and hit an easy layup.

"What's going on!? Why did George suddenly freeze in place!? "On the podium, Reggie. Miller's commentary partner spread his hands.

Reggie. Miller sat in his seat, with the same expression as George, and was silent for a long time.

"Reggie? What did you say just now? Why was George suddenly stunned? ”

The partner continued to ask, but Miller still didn't open his mouth.

What did he see just now? Link changed the direction of the breakthrough when he had already lowered his center of gravity, and shook George out of position.

This scene reminded Miller of a spring 16 years ago. At that time, he was in this arena, in George's position, facing a flowing man wearing the No. 33 jersey of the Pistons, and shook it off in the same way.

A frustrated Miller then rushed up and hugged the No. 33 and received a technical foul for it. It was one of the few times Miller had been so annoyed by being teased by an opponent.

And just now, Link and that No. 33 move almost exactly the same! George was also like Miller back then, and he didn't know what was going on when he was shaken away.

George froze in place like a stake because he didn't react from his brain to his body. Miller was in that state back then, and the only difference between him and George was that he went for a technical foul and George didn't.

What's that 33 called? That's right, Grant. Hill.

"Reggie? Reggie? ”

Miller's partner shouted twice, and Miller came to his senses.

"What the hell was going on with that goal?"

"It's nothing, George will be able to adjust soon." Miller squeezed out a smile and nodded at his partner. At the same time, the Pacers have also sent a baseline ball and are ready to attack a second time.

However, Miller said that because he didn't want to create panic.

What he really wanted to answer to his partner just now was, "Oh no, George is in big trouble!" ”

Judging by George's reaction, Miller speculated that he hadn't seen Link use that trick before. In other words, he is as helpless now as he was in 1998.

Link still knows George, and George's understanding of Link is skewed. Miller pouted, he wished it was just an accident.