Paul. Pierce scored five straight points, which was his gift to the Grizzlies. Pierce is also averaging 18.6 points per game this season, the best stats of any of the Green Big Three.

For comparison, Garnett could only get the lowest career record since his rookie season and Ray Murphy this season with the Heat. Aaron, with only 10.9 points in the account.

Pierce's all-round offensive skills allow him to kill on the offensive end even when his physical fitness is declining.

However, just five points could not completely change the direction of the game. Now that the Grizzlies have missed two consecutive rounds of offense, it's time for the offensive core to step up and stabilize the situation.

With the Celtics fans shouting "defend", Link took advantage of the off-ball cover to shake off Pierce and pocket the basketball outside the three-point line.

After receiving the basketball, Link did not hesitate and broke through, and Pierce also chased the defense with all his might.

Just when everyone thought that Link was going to attack the frame, he stopped and retreated, and he shook off a position in an instant!

Pierce rushed too hard and had too much inertia. When Link braked sharply and retreated, he didn't have time to reflex.

Just like that, Link shot in style from mid-range and finally broke the scoring drought for the Grizzlies!

Pierce shook his head, unlike the new generation of No. 3s who only rampage with their bodies. Link's offensive skills are very well-rounded, and he is also very experienced on the court, like a veteran who has been in the league for decades.

In an interview with reporters before the game, Pierce actually wanted to be a good Quarrink. But for the sake of the game, he let go of the cruel words.

The Grizzlies were able to climb to the top of the league this season, and it really wasn't by luck. Watching the kid stop and retreat freely, Pierce seemed to think of his younger self.

But just like in previous games, no matter how strong and popular Link is, Pierce will not allow himself to become an upgrade package for newcomers.

No matter how strong people are, they will be defeated, even Jordan and Kobe, let alone a draft loser!

This time the Celtics' offense didn't find Pierce, after all, Iguodala doesn't always give Pierce a chance.

Rondo then borrowed Garnett's block and broke through himself, without passing the ball again. He wanted to pass, but found that the rest of the Grizzlies were still strictly enforcing man-to-man tactics and blocking all passing routes.

Even Rondo has to admit that the Grizzlies' defensive discipline is really good.

There was no way, and Rondo had to make a pull-and-go jump shot from mid-range on his own. However, Rondo's shooting has been inconsistent. This time, the basketball came out of the frame and missed.

The Grizzlies got a chance, and after Gasol Jr. picked up the rebound, he handed the ball to Link with a long pass directly to the backcourt!

After Link's two steps, in the face of Pierce's block, he turned nimbly and left the aged Pierce behind. Past Pierce, there are no defenders left in front of Link.

He riveted his strength, raised the basketball with both hands and jumped up to smash the buckle, full of strength! Link deliberately chose to finish the offense with a dunk in order to undermine the confidence of the Celtics.

This time, the North Shore Garden was silent again. On the entire court, only the "creaking" wail of the basketball hoop could be heard.

"With both hands smashing the buckle, Gasol's pass and Link's running are getting more and more tacit. Although Paul. Pierce scored five straight points after opening the game, but for now, it looks like Link is going to take over the game. The Boston commentators shook their heads, and once Link started scoring back-to-back points, the Grizzlies' momentum was often unstoppable.

Although Celtic still have a one-point advantage, it is actually very dangerous.

Link opened it, and Stevens breathed a sigh of relief. Next, it's time to make things simpler.

However, after only a dozen seconds, the Grizzlies were tense again. Because Paul. Pierce once again used his superb offense to renew the score for the Celtics!

This time, Pierce received a pass and broke straight away, while Iguodala made a tough block on the side.

Pierce walked to the basket and made a one-handed layup, and because the action was so realistic, Iguodala jumped up to block! When I jumped up, I realized that I had been fooled!

After picking Iguodala up, Pierce turned in the opposite direction and threw a backward jumper. Iguodala, who had just landed, didn't have time to raise his hand to interfere, and just like that, Pierce used a superb basket feint to trick the defensive Iguodala and throw the ball in. 7-4, the Celtics are still in the lead!

Just now, everyone thought that Link, who scored 4 points in a row, was going to take over the game, but Paul. Pierce stepped up and told Link, "It's just getting started!" ”

Stevens frowned instantly, and it seemed that Pierce's two consecutive goals at the beginning of the game were not accidental. The No. 34 had a high desire to score today, and he was very excited to play.

Link is naturally not to be outdone, and he will not stop after scoring 4 points in a row. So a wonderful small forward offensive skills display contest began!

This time, Link had just leaned on Pierce when Pierce's trash talk began.

"No matter how hard you try, I'll respond when you score! Come on, let me see what else you have to offer? Anyway, it's all the rest of my moves! ”

Pierce is indeed very good at mocking people, and even the famous villain Ci Shiping said after playing the Celtics in the Finals, "Pierce is the best trash-talk guy in the league." ”

"Do you think you're the first in the West right now that you're really going to win the championship? Don't be funny, championships aren't for you little kids. Let the real champion teach you how to play basketball! ”

The previous trash talk Link hadn't even digested, and Pierce immediately came up with a second sentence.

But Link hasn't been affected, the first two seasons were fine, but this season, Link has heard too much trash talk. Maybe it's because they've gotten stronger, so people are starting to use trash talk against themselves?

Ignoring Pierce, Link felt Pierce's defense after receiving the ball, and then pushed back!

Link could feel that Pierce was a little jealous of his shot, so his center of gravity was more forward. So Link suddenly leaned on Pierce's back and turned around, and the Celtics' No. 34 was once again left behind by Link!

This time, Link didn't make a pull-up jump shot or step back to shoot. The same trick can be used twice, but never twice in a short period of time.

Link drove straight into the basket this time!

Garnett saw this and came to the defense, and Link was likely to be surrounded by Pierce and Garnett. However, Link, who entered the box from the side, avoided Garnett's block with a pull-up layup in the air after the jump, and easily scored the ball.

From his back-to-back steps to his pull-up layup at the end, Link's every step was beautifully executed.

After the goal, Link spread his hand at Pierce, saying that he played with ease, "You're old, man. You can't stop me, I've already scored 6 points on your head, and as a result, you can only cover up your nervousness with babble and bad words! ”

Link's trash talk was spewing so loudly that he was afraid that Pierce wouldn't hear it.

Garnett couldn't take it anymore and glared at Link, but Link had already gone back to his own half to defend.

Link scored six straight points as the Grizzlies made it 6-7. The last trash talk was really bad.

Under normal circumstances, the Celtics should have been suppressed.

But today, the situation is not normal at all.

Pierce remained active after being trash talked about by Link after scoring six straight points and cutting in after setting up cover for Rondo to attract the attention of the Grizzlies' interior defense.

After receiving the basketball, Pierce was caught by Randolph and Iguodala, and he calmly passed the ball through the gap and into Garnett's hands.

Garnett's mid-range shot is always on the crosshairs, and KG is able to throw the ball calmly when no one is defending. It's the kind of shooting he doesn't make in practice.

The basketball hit again, and the Celtics once again shattered the Grizzlies' delusion of eagerness to take over the game. 9-6, the Green Shirts continue to lead!

"Pierce's passing is very accurate, and many people only remember his subtle offense, but don't forget, Pierce's assists are also perennially averaging around five per game! The Celtics have once again overshadowed the Grizzlies' momentum, and Link and Pierce are at odds with each other today! ”

The moment he saw Pierce's pass, Link pouted. This kind of old rivers and lakes who have been in the league for many years and have won the championship are really different. They've had their ups and downs, so they won't be so easy to beat.

Even if you score 6 points in a row, even if you spew trash talk no matter how ugly it is, it's hard to deter him. If you want a wave of streams to dominate the game, it doesn't seem to be going to work at North Shore Gardens.

In this way, the entire first half became a show for Link and Pierce to show off their skills.

Link hit the field with a nice cross step, and Pierce was able to return the favor with his rollover.

No sooner had Link scored than Pierce responded with his superb step-back jumper.

Of course, in addition to the technical competition, the trash talk between the two has never stopped. Before the start of the game, Link was also worried that Randolph and Garnett would squirt.

As everyone knows, in the end, it was himself and Pierce who got on the bar.

The Celtics, who had just experienced three consecutive defeats, held on until the end of the half, and the Green Shirts, who thought they would be easily solved by the Grizzlies, were only 3 points behind at halftime!

51 to 48, the Celtics refused to surrender! Among them, Pierce's 17 points in the half and 3 of 3 three-pointers were the key to the Celtics' ability to bite the score.

Not to be outdone, Link scored 15 points at halftime. Two fewer points than Pierce, but more goals. The reason why the number of goals was more and the reason why there were two fewer points was because Link only shot one three-pointer.

"It's so exciting, before the game started, absolutely no one would have thought that this game would be played like this!" Truth' Pierce is competing with Link as hard as he can, he is not afraid of young people in the slightest, and he does not want to give young people a chance in the slightest! This is Paul. Pierce, he's going to win every game! ”

Link clenched his fists and returned to the locker room, and while the Grizzlies led by three points, it wasn't what they expected.

In Randolph's words, the Grizzlies should have "taken the game easily and walked away" today. ”

As a result, the Grizzlies didn't have an easy time at all. Pierce was too ruthless today, this guy came as he said it, a man who averaged 18 points per game, scored 17 points in the first half of the game, and his good form can be seen.

You know, Pierce is still facing Iguodala and Tony. Allen's defense! If Pierce faced a certain shrimp soldier and crab general today, he was estimated to be able to score more than 20 points in the half.

Link sat in the locker room, his mind full of Pierce's attacking moves from the first half. He doesn't play against Pierce on the defensive end, but Link has been pondering Pierce's offensive habits.

Young coach Stevens was the last to return to the dressing room due to an interview with reporters in midfield.

As soon as he stepped into the locker room, the young marshal immediately opened his mouth to give orders and made the first adjustment.

"In the second half, Link, you personally played against Pierce on the defensive end! I want you to consume him as much as you can on both the offensive and defensive ends! ”

Stevens gritted his teeth, he had defenders on his hands to play with Pierce!

Link nodded silently, he was in the opposite position with Pierce on the offensive end, and he had long thought that he would also be "truthful" on the defensive end.

Iguodala and Tony. Allen's defense is excellent, but Link is more passionate and eager to break down than they are!

At this time, on the commentary podium in the North Shore Gardens, the commentators were still predicting how many points Pierce would score today.

Among them, a local Boston commentator confidently replied with a number, "Maybe around 40 points, Pierce is unstoppable today." ”

And Link gave himself the task of not letting him score more than 25 points.