On May 4, Grizzlies fans who were so busy that they were almost moldy were finally able to flock to the Federal Express arena to watch the Grizzlies play in the second round of the playoffs.

On the Warriors' side, the second round of the showdown with the Rockets had already started a day ago. The Grizzlies, who advanced early, waited until today for their second-round opponent.

In most people's predictions, the Grizzlies' second-round opponent should be the same as last year, the Los Angeles Clippers.

But the tenacious Pioneers disappointed people's expectations, and although they were scarred, they eventually made their way to the Federal Express Arena, stepped into the King's Palace, and prepared to take the throne.

The Trail Blazers and Grizzlies, one has just created a miracle of a 1-3 comeback, and the other is firmly holding the first position in the league.

These two amazing teams have not yet begun to collide in earnest, but there are many sparks.

Before the start of the game, ESPN deliberately showed Lillard's highlights from the previous round.

ESPN's move just wanted to make one point, "This is a top point guard who doesn't fear Paul in the playoffs!" ”

Lillard has really made a name for himself this season, and he's even made the Trail Blazers his team.

Ahead of this season, everyone felt Aldridge was key to the Trail Blazers' revival. But now, almost everyone agrees that Aldridge is Lillard's assistant.

Lillard has always been a "retrograde", he was not officially selected as an All-Star this year, and was selected only because he was used to replace the injured player and was used to fill the position.

His popularity is not particularly high in the West, and when it comes to defenders in the West, people will think of Harden, Westbrook, Curry and others.

Lillard? He will most likely be forgotten.

It wasn't until he led the team to a counterattack against the Clippers in the last round that people suddenly discovered that Lillard was such a powerful character.

In this regard, Lillard is quite similar to Link. They are all older rookies, and they are not favored by others, but they all crawled out of the doubts with their actual actions.

Such players are usually very scary, not just because of how good they are, but because they have a heart that is almost indestructible!

In the last round against the Pelicans, Link only used a few rounds in the first game to collapse the Pelicans' mentality.

Once the opponent's mentality collapses, they will retreat. Grizzly bears fight, and it becomes easier and easier.

But with Lillard, that kind of good thing doesn't happen so easily. Unless there is a major setback, Lillard will not be so easily unbalanced.

A tenacious, unbeatable opponent is always the most difficult to get through.

So, when Lillard heard Link say "they've never seen real hell yet," the young Trail Blazers guard just waved his hand indifferently.

"I know Link's style, he always likes to try to create panic before the game starts. I have to say, this is a wonderful move. But with me and the Trail Blazers, it didn't work. ”

Lillard still believes there's nothing harder than being down 3-1.

They've all been through the hardest things, and what's not going through?

Before the game began, as players from both sides warmed up, Lillard and Link hugged each other surrounded by a bunch of cameras.

Lillard was right, he and Link did have a good personal relationship. Otherwise, he wouldn't have fed Link all the way to the All-Star Game.

Link first congratulated Lillard on his team's survival, but he was quick to say bluntly, "You know, Damien, I'd love to see you keep winning." But I can't lose, that's my calling. ”

"You have your mission, I have mine. Let's do our best to have a good fight, it's just about the game. By the way, you said you would show me what hell is really like, are you serious? ”

"Of course, I don't like to joke around." Link looked Lillard in the eye, and the reporters seemed to feel that lightning flashed in their sight.

"Hmm...... Then let me experience it, but don't let me down, Link. ”

After saying that, the two separated and walked to their respective halves.

How close they were just now, how fierce they will fight when they are on the basketball court!

Men's friendship is such a wonderful thing.

As soon as Link returned to his own half, Conley immediately stepped up, "Link, you are very confident. ”

"Don't you?" Link patted Conley on the shoulder.

"It's not, it's just that there's really too little time to practice tactics together......"

"It's okay, be brave. Just remember that I'm behind you all the time. ”

Conley looked at Link and instantly felt a lot more relieved.

Although Conley was also selected to the All-Defensive Team, Lillard opened up in front of Paul, who was also strong defensively, in the last round.

Conley would be nervous, and it makes sense that he would be nervous.

But Link only had one word, and Conley was relieved.

The Olympic champion's son shook his head with a smile, and it wasn't the first time Link had inspired him.

The main thing is that Link does what he says he will do every time. This time, Conley also believed in Link 100 percent.

In that case, let's join forces to let Lillard fall at the Federal Express Arena!

The game started quickly, with both starters shaking hands, greeting each other and then taking their assigned positions.

It seems that the smell of gunpowder on both sides is not so strong. But it was clear to all that it was just the calm before the storm.

On the Trail Blazers' side, Lillard, Matthews, Batum, Aldridge and Lopez still form the starting five.

They were all full of energy, as if nothing could stop them.

The referee tossed the ball into the air after a whistle, and Robin. Lopez leaped to his feet and tossed the ball into Lillard's hands.

The hard work that Lopez showed when he fought for the ball has shown the determination of the Trail Blazers to the fullest.

Joggle stood anxiously on the sidelines as soon as he started, because he didn't know how far his bag-and-trap tactics would go.

With just one turnover, Lillard will break through the Grizzlies' defense!

Lillard slowly advanced with the ball, and he was ready to go one-on-one with Link.

But when Lillard crossed the halfcourt line, he was surprised to find that the Grizzlies were still using Conley to defend themselves!

"There was no change of defense, and Coach Jogger didn't use Link to block Lillard! He still chose Conley, could it be that the Grizzlies didn't make any adjustments!? ”

Not only Lillard, but even Hubi, who watched the game. Brown tugged at his glasses in surprise.

What about Link? He's in front of Aldridge right now!

Everyone felt that Jogger had made a mistake, and instead of letting Link defend Aldridge, it would be better for him to defend Lillard!

Isn't that guy figuring out who the Trail Blazers' most dangerous player is right now?

Aldridge is very strong, yes, but if you don't guard Lillard, it won't work to contain Aldridge alone.

"Lillard is ready to attack, is this a decision mistake or a clever move by Jogle? We'll get an answer soon! ”

As he spoke, Lillard called Aldridge for cover. Since the Grizzlies don't use Link to defend themselves, Lillard won't be polite.

With cover, Lillard managed to shake off Conley.

Link didn't hesitate, he just let go of Aldridge and switched to Lillard.

Lillard is not panicking, under normal circumstances, this kind of change of defense after the pick-and-roll, the big man is just here to delay. They would all retreat when they waited for the little man to catch up.

And this gap is Lillard's chance to score! In the last round, that's how he knocked the Clippers down.

Lillard thinks that Link will definitely pull back, and he has to pull back. Otherwise, Aldridge is emptied.

But it wasn't until Conley got out of cover and caught up with Lillard that Lillard realized something was wrong.

Neither Link nor Conley left him, but wrapped up on the spot!

"Double pack, in the first round, the Grizzlies decided to wrap Lillard!" Hubi. Brown stood up, and Jogger's strategy was completely different from what people imagined!

Lillard was stunned for a moment, and he hit directly after blocking and dismantling? What the hell is this tactic!

Now Lillard definitely can't attack on his own, and his best option is to give the ball to Aldridge.

But Link, the best defensive player, and Conley cleverly blocked Aldridge's receiving route, and Lillard, who was caught in it, couldn't pass it at all!

Lillard is an offensive point guard, and passing and playmaking aren't his strengths.

What's more, it's still under the bag of two defensive masters!

Lillard ended up having to pass the ball with poor visibility, but the ball was too far off and slow, and Gasol, who was helping the defense, cut off the pass with a long arm.

In addition to Conley and Link, Gasol on the inside is also one of the keys to defending Lillard.

The Grizzlies used a full three layers of defense to contain the Trail Blazers' No. 0 guard.

In the first round of the opening stanza, Lillard made a mistake!

Jimmy. Butler went off immediately, and Gasol once again showed his accurate long-pass ability at the back.

In a flash of lightning, the Grizzlies fought back, leaving Lillard messy in the wind.

This is the first time he has encountered such a defensive strategy, and he doesn't know how to deal with it at all.

It's not a good feeling to be caught by the best defensive player.

Just as Lillard was stunned, Link tapped him on the shoulder.

"Don't panic, this is just the beginning, man. Now, allow me to officially welcome you, friend, and welcome to hell! Just now, that's a welcome ceremony for you. ”

Seeing Link's confident appearance, Lillard swallowed.

He didn't know what was waiting for him next.