The news that Link may miss tonight's game due to a fever has become the most eye-catching news outside of regaining the number one throne of the MVP rankings today.

It can be said that the highlight of this whole game is whether Link can play.

If Link can get on, the Raptors will most likely be cold.

Although saying this is a bit hurtful, neither Lowry nor DeRozan are players of the same level as Link.

Lowry basically didn't get any playing time with the Grizzlies, but later he finally made a name for himself with the Rockets. From obscurity to the league superstar, he is one of the most inspiring players in the NBA. But equally, Lowry's talent is indeed not top-notch.

Although DeRozan is a lottery show, he is a player with very obvious advantages and disadvantages.

In this era when even Gasol made 10 three-pointers in a game, DeRozan, as a number two, was not good at mid-range shooting!

DeRozan's "career masterpiece" outside the three-point line was in the 10-11 season.

That year, DeRozan made a total of 52 three-pointers, but only hit 5 of them.

The three-point shooting percentage of the season is only 9.2%.

If someone says that James is three-pointer, DeRozan is definitely the first to dissatisfie.

Therefore, DeRozan has never become a league superstar. He is a real All-star, a good second-place, but that's all.

It's hard for you to imagine how these two guys would compete with a monster who once scored four doubles of data in a single game. If Link appeared alive today, the suspense of the game would be reduced by at least half!

But if Link really can't play, the result of the game may not be certain.

So whether there is suspense in this game depends entirely on whether Link will play.

When both sides warmed up, Link went up and threw two, but the amount of exercise was not large.

When the referee signaled that the starting players of both sides would take their place, the Raptors fans finally cheered.

Link didn't really get on!

At the beginning of the game, Iguodala took off her training suit and started the game. Link sat on the sidelines in her training suit, and "possible absence" immediately became a real absence.

The Raptors have the only chance to win this game!

Jogel was very confused, wondering why Link didn't rest well in the hotel and receive treatment from the team doctor, but insisted on following him to the court.

He also asked Link before the game.

Link's answer was: "I want to fight with my teammates. Besides, if the momentum is not right, you can try to change me."

Of course, Jogel did not consider the latter possibility at all. Link had been having a high fever, and even if the Grizzlies were in trouble, sending him on the court would not work.

That's right, Michael Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki have both dedicated a wonderful "flu battle" to fans. But that's just an isolated case after all, and it can't be easily imitated.

The game began soon, except for the Grizzlies' replacement for Link to Iguodala, the other four starters were still the same.

But after all, it was a long-distance back-to-back, and Conley and others also caught some colds. Therefore, Jogel will greatly reduce the starting players' playing time today.

The Raptors attacked with all their strength.

Lowry, DeRozan, Carol, Patterson and Valanciunas all took the position, ready to seize the opportunity of Link being away and ended the four-game losing streak!

At the beginning of the game, the Raptors showed their determination to win.

Valanciunas was like Gasol, but the tired Gasol still asked Valanciunas to fight for the ball.

As soon as he came up, DeRozan easily broke through with Wade and successfully made a layup.

Wade's pace is particularly slow today, like he is hanging up lead.

The commentator on the scene also noticed the problems of Gasol and Wade. "24 hours ago, the Grizzlies were still fighting against the strongest Cavaliers in Memphis, 1,280 kilometers away. They fought hard until the last moment, and then did not get any chance to breathe. Now they are here again and fight another Eastern team. It is hard for me to imagine how tired the Grizzlies players are now."

Everyone knows that the Grizzlies' physical fitness is not in their best condition, but there is no such thing as mercy in competitive sports.

In the Grizzlies' counterattack, Jokic passed a good goal to Conley who cut in with his back.

As long as Conley can catch the ball, he can immediately easily attack the box.

But Lowry is one step faster than Conley today, and Lowry, who is called "little steel cannon" by fans, weighs incomparable to ordinary No. 1 players.

His ability to confrontation is definitely an outstanding existence in the number one position.

When Lori hit her like this, Conley, who was already a little weak, was even more confused.

In this way, the pass that may become a wonderful cooperation in normal times has turned into a mistake today.

Lowry successfully steals, and the Raptors counterattack!

Facing Iguodala who was retreating to the basket, Lowry did not hesitate or fear, and he stood up straight and slammed!

In the air, Lowry gently sent the rebound. Although he fell to the ground during the confrontation, the basketball obediently reflected into the net.

The referee whistle sounded, 2+1.

"A beautiful counterattack, Lowry made a one-stop fast break after a steal! At the beginning, DeRozan and Lowry scored goals respectively. It seems that they also want to end the recent losing streak as soon as possible."

After Lowry fell, DeRozan hurried up and pulled him.

Lowry happily patted DeRozan on the back and stood on the free throw line.

DeRozan and Lowry, they are perhaps one of the best duo in the league.

They met in this "basketball desert" in the snow and ice, and both experienced the lowest trough of this team.

They knew that no one would stand up again, and it would not be possible to attract any superstars to join. The next person like Chris Bosh might never appear.

In any case, both of them must shoulder the heavy responsibility themselves!

Unless, they are willing to be with this team for the rest of their lives in Toronto.

So, the two guys who were not ready encouraged each other and rely on their own strength to lead the Raptors to climb up step by step.

Until now, it has become a powerful force that the East cannot ignore.

It's hard for you to imagine what things would be like if DeRozan and Lowry were missing each other.

When DeRozan is unhappy because of depression, Lowry will make him laugh. On the basketball court, DeRozan is also Lowry's most trusted companion.

In the Eastern Conference Finals last season, DeRozan and Lowry failed.

But they were not really defeated, they still encouraged each other and prepared to start over!

They still firmly believe that the Raptors can break James' monopoly on the Eastern Conference champion!

They are nicknamed "trash brothers" by fans, but they are an extremely determined combination.

And today, if you have the chance to defeat the Grizzlies, DeRozan and Lowry will not show mercy!

They won't allow the losing streak to continue to grow, and they won't watch the Celtics throw them away.

In any case, even if they fall and get pulled up by each other, even if they are covered in bruises, they must end the game!

Lowry, who had a firm goal, stood on the free throw line, made extra free throws, and the Raptors started 5-0!

Lowry and DeRozan made a good start for the game, and the exhausted Grizzlies were a little hard to resist.

After that, the Raptors' offensive went higher and higher. After experiencing a seven-game winning streak with extremely high value, the Grizzlies were somewhat weak in the follow-up.

Slow movements, frequent mistakes, and missed shooting. These tags that shouldn't have appeared on the Grizzlies have all appeared today.

Link sat on the bench in a dizzy manner and kept drinking water.

Although he doesn't want to play in this state, he must be prepared. As of now, the situation is not optimistic!

The game was just halfway through, with DeRozan and Lowry scoring 14 and 15 points respectively, while the Grizzlies looked at it, only Gasol scored in double digits!

The Grizzlies struggled very hard, and it was obvious that no one wanted the winning streak to be ended. But there was no way, it was really boring!

Now, the huge score difference of 18 points is hanging on the Grizzlies' head. If the situation in the second half does not change, the result will be final.

But the key is that the Grizzlies will become more tired in the second half...will they really perform better then?

For the Grizzlies, this seems to be a dead end.

Link stood up and high-five with his teammates who walked off the court.

He admired Pelori and DeRozan from the bottom of his heart, and even more admired his teammates whom he never gave up.

But sometimes, it’s not enough not to give up.

After looking at the score, Link sighed.
Chapter completed!