482: Stunned by the Striker
Owen was hatted by Link, which made everyone in the room drop their jaws. Including Owen himself, he thought it was incredible. He knew that Link's defense was good, but he didn't expect to be able to do it to this extent.
Owen knew very well that he was not playing around with Link, he was really fighting. However, even so, Link was able to complete the cap on himself.
Owen really regretted it, why did he pick Link?
Randolph smiled sneerfully, didn't he understand Owen's thoughts? If he can beat an All-Star in heads-up today, you can imagine with your toes how hot Irving will become. After all, his experience of shaking Knight twice in 34 seconds yesterday had already made him popular.
Unfortunately, Owen chose the wrong "upgrade package".
Link stood outside the three-point line, waiting for Irving to tee him. From Owen's eyes, it is not difficult to see that the guy's self-confidence has been greatly damaged.
Link received the ball from Owen and was ready to attack. Contrary to Owen, Link has become more confident than before after defending Owen. Irving's offense is really strong, but the defense is ...... It's not great.
Under the rule that the scorer can continue to keep the offensive ball, as long as they can defend Irving, it is basically equivalent to winning the heads-up.
Link is confident that he won't miss a few attacks after that!
After Link held the ball, Owen immediately opened his arms, and his face was no longer as relaxed as at the beginning.
Link's physique is not strong in the league's No. 3 position, but in front of Irving, Link is simply a devil's muscleman.
Link didn't play with Owen either, and squeezed straight with his back after getting the ball.
Watching Owen, who was not as tall and heavy as Link, being squeezed like this, it was as if Link was bullying someone.
However, this is bullying. But this bullying was caused by Owen himself.
After two strikes, Link easily pushed to the free throw line. Then, Link turned and leaned back lightly. Irving's defense wasn't quick enough and he wasn't tall enough.
Before Link even made a move, Kobe Bryant was already secretly saying to himself in his heart, "It's in." ”
"Brush!" The basketball hollowed into the net, and Link easily scored a ball, 2-1.
"I didn't even feel the defense, Kelly. If you want to win, you better put some pressure on me. Link would not have let go of such an opportunity to make such a fussy statement, and many of the stars off the court threw sympathetic glances at Irving.
Most of them know very well what it's like to be taunted by Link - you want to kill him, but the annoying thing is that you can't kill him!
On the second floor, Link made a couple of tentative moves from beyond the three-point line. Although it was only a tentative step, the overly nervous Owen was still shaken to let Link go a few steps, beware of Link's sudden acceleration.
Seeing this, Link directly pulled up and shot. High-level competition is often like this, and if you get any trace of space, you can already make a shot.
Why is it so rare to see all those bells and whistles in the NBA? Except that some of the rules don't allow it, it's because NBA stars don't have to do that at all.
A problem that can be solved in a few tentative steps, why dribble in place for more than ten seconds?
Owen didn't react in time this time, allowing Link to make an easy move. With little to no interference, the shot was no different from an open shot for Link.
So, the basketball lifted the net again, and Link didn't even dribble the ball, and the second goal was scored.
"It's a pity that 3 points can only be used as 1 point, otherwise you can be relieved early."
In the face of Link's goal and trash talk, young Irving came close to breaking down.
On the third ball, Link crossed the step and made Owen stumble.
Link's cross-step mid-shot Owen also practiced, but just looking at the video, it didn't seem to be a big deal.
But when Owen really faced this action, facing Link who was about to break through, but suddenly stopped making a move, Owen stumbled and almost sat back.
Owen was shocked into a cold sweat, if this ball really sat down, it would be a shame!
Although he was not shaken down, Owen couldn't prevent Link from scoring. 3 to 2, Link overtook by 1 goal!
"Link, give him some face, hahahaha."
"It's just, it's not fun to bully rookies, we still want to watch Irving dribble."
"Let that kid attack a few more times, he looks good on the dribble."
When Link got the basketball for the fourth time, everyone started to cheer. If the game ends like this, it will be so boring.
Owen felt very uncomfortable, and in the eyes of others, he seemed to be many levels lower than Link. But in fact, Link has only been playing for one more year than himself!
This huge gap made Owen very unhappy.
"Okay, then give him a chance." Link shrugged his shoulders, jumped lightly after receiving the basketball, and threw the ball directly towards the basket. It looks like it's about giving away the ball.
However, as soon as Owen turned around, he saw the basketball go in again! Link shrugged, as if to say, "No way, it's amazing, you can score with just a throw." ”
After all, Link is the man who once passed directly into the basket.
"It's a coincidence that I want to give you a chance. Unexpectedly, the goal just now was scored. I can't help it, I'll just finish the game. ”
Facing the arrogant Link, Owen swallowed. Today, for the first time, he realized how terrible it was to fight Link. He's not just going to beat you in basketball, he's going to beat you mentally too!
Now Owen is convinced that he has picked the worst opponent.
Link catches the ball again and now he's particularly relaxed. Irving's defense proved to be a disaster in one-on-one. If you run into a striker, it will be like the end of the world.
Link received the ball and stared at the basket before suddenly raising his hands. Owen, who had already been cast dead by Link, didn't dare to let it go again, so he jumped high.
However, Link's was naturally just a fake shot, and he easily broke through Irving after jumping. Owen hurriedly caught up after landing and pegged Link.
Link, who was on the move, retreated with a crotch and retreated again!
Owen was shaken dizzy, he has always been shaken, this is the first time he has been shaken so embarrassed by others, and he is also a striker!
Link saw Owen press up again, and started to make a steal. So he leaned on Owen's back and turned around, and this time, Owen, whose center of gravity was completely forward, was completely left behind by Link.
When you get this kind of opportunity, there is no need to play with your opponent anymore. Link took two big strides and then jumped up, holding the ball behind his head with both hands. After gliding some distance in the air, under Irving's desperate gaze, smash the ball into the basket!
"Oooo Suddenly, the onlookers shouted and swarmed up to surround Link.
The atmosphere came up, and the training hall before the All-Star Game was turned into a street court by them.
Link was in the crowd and saw Owen standing there shaking his head in annoyance.
In the original history, Bryant did not accept Irving's heads-up. But in this history, Owen is not so lucky.
The top defender, eager to prove himself, was beaten by Link by five goals in a row, and this weekend, he may be able to restrain a bit.
In the rookie game, he can be the boss. But in the All-Star Game, Link told everyone that Irving is still young!
After being embraced by everyone, Link took off his long-sleeved training clothes. At this time, people realized that when Link had just played with Owen, he didn't even take off his training clothes......
In the end, Link still went to hug Owen amicably, signaling that the two sides were just joking, and did not embarrass Owen too much in front of reporters. By the way, he also said that if Owen donated all the 20,000 and 50,000 he lost to charity, the matter would be over.
But whether the two sides are playing or not, Owen and Link both know it.
Irving was originally looking for a chance to make himself popular, but now he has become a springboard for Link's popular All-Star weekend.
After this heads-up game, Irving's performance in All-Star Weekend was much more low-key.
He undoubtedly understood one thing today—the experience of killing enemies by leapfrogging was not wonderful at all.
Want to win an All-Star in heads-up? Let's wait.