1255: Super Sixth Man in Memphis (3/5)
Jokic and Link fired their bows inside and outside, causing the Clippers to fall into a tough battle.
It is obvious that the Ultimate Clippers did not show an overwhelming advantage in front of the Grizzlies.
A gap of 150 to 101 will never appear in the Grizzlies.
The scores of both sides were extremely anxious from the beginning. Although Jokic left the court to rest in the middle and late in the first quarter, Link was still there.
Gasol is basically equal to a weakened version of Jokic now. He can also shoot three-pointers, support, long passes in the backcourt, singles at low posts, and cooperate with Link.
Therefore, even after Jokic was out, the Grizzlies still did not let the Clippers take any advantage.
In the last attack of the first quarter, facing Morris Harchris' defense, Link made a quick stop and a mid-range shot after breaking through.
When Link played in a state, a player like Harkris couldn't get in at all.
This buzzer-beating shot gave the Grizzlies the final ending of the first quarter with a 4-point advantage.
The Los Angeles Clippers encountered fierce resistance in Memphis, and fans at the entire Federal Express Arena were cheering.
They are very happy that the Grizzlies showed their strong demeanor!
"With a beautiful buzzer-beating shot, Link is indeed trying to fulfill his promise. The top spot in the strength list, I believe Link can definitely do it."
Hubby Brown looked at Link's performance in the first quarter, with 12 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 steal, making him the best player at present.
People overestimate the power of the combination of George and Leonard, or, to say, underestimate the power of the pair Link and Jokic.
Most people actually don't regard Jokic and Link as a one-to-one duo, but in fact, these two guys definitely have the strength that is no less than any duo in the league.
Christine Lacey was a little restless. She thought the Clippers would beat the Grizzlies up, but it turned out that she was outrageously wrong.
After the first quarter, the Grizzlies even had a slight advantage.
Can the Ultimate Clippers be trapped in a tough battle in Memphis?
Lexi shook her head, Memphis was really underestimated.
But at this time, the Clippers coach Doug Rivers was not in a hurry.
The Grizzlies did take the lead in the first quarter, but Link also played the whole 12 minutes!
He believed that Jogel made him play for so long because he didn't dare to replace Link. Because Jogel knew that once Link got out, all the advantages accumulated by the Grizzlies would disappear.
But now, whether Jogel wants or not, he has to give Link a few minutes off.
If Jogel wanted to play in the playoffs, he wouldn't have let Link start the adventure so early.
Next, Rivers will use his trump card.
"Louis!" Rivers shouted and walked to Louis Williams.
"Boss." Lu Wei stood up, extremely excited.
In the first quarter, due to Link's relationship, Rivers did not give way to Lu Wei to play for too long.
Because if Link is present, Link can recover no matter how many points Lu Wei scores.
But the next thing is different. Link ended, and this is the opportunity for the Clippers to open the score.
And no one in the entire Clippers knows better how to open the score than Lu Wei!
This guy always gets the most points in the shortest time.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Link did not help the Grizzlies to protect the situation.
After Lou Wei scored, it is another matter whether the Grizzlies can continue to rise.
When Lu Wei widens the score, the Clippers will not be afraid of fighting the Grizzlies. Anyway, the advantage will be in the hands of the Clippers.
Rivers' abacus was very loud, and on the other hand, Jogel was indeed planning to replace Link for a while.
"Link, let's take a few minutes off next time. I'll send you later in the second quarter. At the beginning of the second quarter, Louis Williams will definitely attack wildly. Don't worry, that guy's defense is also a black hole. He scores, and we'll get it back. So next, Derek, I need you to have all the firepower."
Jogel said, looking at Rose in the No. 1 jersey.
Ross slowly raised his head, still a little surprised on his face.
"In the second quarter, I need you and Lu Wei to fight to the death until Link comes back. As long as he doesn't let the score open, he will complete the task. Come on, there is only one team that can go out alive today, and that's us!"
Jogel shouted, motivating the players.
At this time, Link also patted Rose's number on his chest: "Go up, mvp."
Ross smiled and said that he dared to wear No. 1 because of Link's encouragement.
The feeling of being needed...is great!
Looking at Rose stepping into the court, Link glanced at Rivers opposite the court.
Don't think that you are the only one with the super sixth person. Link recruits Rose this summer to do this!
"At the beginning of the second quarter, neither side changed back to the full starter, but sent a half substitute and half starter lineup."
"On the Clippers, on the side of the Clippers, Leonard, Shamet, Harchris and Harrell. On the side of the Grizzlies, Joggel replaced Link with Iguodala and Rose replaced Conley, and the other three were still the starters."
Hubby Brown frowned, wondering if the Grizzlies can stabilize the situation after Link comes to an end.
In the first quarter, Harrell's defense against Jokic was very effective, and he showed no mercy to the fight between former teammates.
Therefore, if the Grizzlies rely on Jokic to take the lead in attacking, it may be very difficult.
Everyone thinks so, including the Clippers.
No one cares about the guard who has dreadlocks and wears the Grizzlies No. 1 jersey.
Drake Ross? Well, although Ross played well with the Grizzlies this season, it was just not bad.
In Memphis, Ross has not caused any major storms.
So, no one cares about him, he is still the rose forgotten in the corner.
Only a very small number of people discovered that the roses in the corner were blooming again.
Link is one of them.
The game started again, and the Grizzlies attacked first. After Jokic got the ball at mid-range, Harrell immediately posted it on.
They are worthy of being former teammates, and the two are quite close.
Rivers smiled. As long as Jokic was able to curb Jokic, the Grizzlies' lineup would be without any threat.
Dillon Brooks? It doesn't matter, Leonard takes care of him!
Leonard defends against Brooks, which is simply a dimensional reduction blow.
As for Iguodala and Ross Rivers, they don't think they can help the Grizzlies stabilize the situation.
Unless they are ten years younger.
Jokic fell into a tough battle under Harrell's entanglement, and he did not dare to easily hit Harrell with his tonnage back.
As a partner who has established a three-game winning streak together, Jokic knows exactly how much Harrell has.
If you hit the ball rashly, Harrell is likely to cut the ball away from behind.
There was no way, Jokic had to hand over the ball to Rose, the No. 1 position.
He wanted to go up and set cover for Ross, but found that Ross waved his hand and signaled Jokic to pull away.
Sitting on the sidelines, Link felt goose bumps all over his body. Rose's gesture... Well, it smells so good!
"Derick Ross holds the ball, what do he plan to do? Wait, Jokic withdraws, Ross wants..."
Before Hubby Brown could finish his words, Ross broke through Lu Wei.
His startup is still sharp. Although it is no longer the fastest in the league, it is also quite threatening.
Halfway through, Ross suddenly turned around and threw away Lu Wei.
Lu Wei is not good at defense, which is why he is just the sixth man rather than the superstar.
Faced with Ross' sudden turn, Lu Wei was even more caught off guard.
"A pretty turn, can Derek Ross still do this now?"
In everyone's astonished eyes, Rose was like a bullet plunging into the Clippers' penalty area.
He is still wearing No. 1, so he suddenly gives people a feeling of time and space disorder.
Is it now in 2019 or 2010?
After Rose broke into the penalty area, he was greeted by the rough Monterres Harrell, one of the Grizzlies' best franchise guards.
He completely covered Rose in the air, showing no mercy. A volleyball cap was a foreseeable result.
However, Rose, who was gliding in the air, made a pull-up move in a smooth posture, avoided Harrell, and then swung past him with agility and put the ball into the box.
The basketball bounced on the frame twice, but Ross had already turned around in advance to retreat.
He knew that there would be no surprises.
Sure enough, the basketball went into the net after being slammed twice. As soon as he came up, Derek Rose ended the attack with a shocking layup, widening the gap to 6 points!
His speed, his posture, and his confidence are completely the temperament of an MVP!
Link stood up and applauded Rose with everyone on the bench.
Indeed, MVP is no longer the MVP. But Commander Ross's field control ability and core-level offensive ability should not be underestimated.
In fact, this is exactly what Lou Wei did with the Clippers.
The same thing, don’t think you are the only one with the super sixth person!
Doug Rivers shook his head, he still didn't find any clues, he felt that Ross's goal just now was just an accident.
He still thinks that Lu Wei can handle everything.
Then, continue the accident until Link appears.
Chapter completed!