554: In a hurry
Link flew away Paul and successfully scored a layup in the duel with Griffin. This scene allowed the Grizzlies to regain the domineering spirit they should have as the league's number one.
People say that the playoffs are a stage for identifying the quality of a player. Some "superstars" in the regular season are likely to be unable to do anything in the playoffs.
Before, people had such doubts about Link. But it turned out that Link could lead the team to win 70 wins in the regular season, which was invincible in the playoffs.
Link scored a timely goal to help the Grizzlies stabilize the situation. Although they were still 5 points behind, they were 5 points behind and double digits behind. The Grizzlies players had quite different mentalities in terms of mentality.
Paul was completely angry now. Although Paul likes to attack others with trash words, he is actually a player who is extremely prone to trash words.
Even the defender who was as calm as him became irritable.
The Clippers' attack was very tired after the Clippers' attack.
Imagine that you followed the arrangements of the team commander, ran three or four tactics, and ran several laps around the half. As a result, you ran out of breath, but the ball was not in your hands, but the point guard threw it himself.
Even if the point guard is Chris Paul, it is very annoying.
Now, the Clippers are in this state.
On the one hand, Paul wanted to organize the offense, but on the other hand, he was not as patient as he did in the first half.
In addition, the Grizzlies now implement strict man-to-man defense, so it is even more difficult for the Clippers to make a chance. If they want to play the smooth attack of the first half, they undoubtedly need to be more patient.
But all of this is very different from Paul's condition at this time. He had no intention of waiting for the opportunity to appear. He just wanted to give Link the counterattack as fast as possible!
However, the more anxious you are, the less advantage you have against the Grizzlies' defense.
Paul made an impatient breakthrough, causing him to fall into a defensive trap set by Conley.
When Paul thought he could easily break through the basket, he faced a double blockade between Conley and Gasol Jr.
Crawford thought Paul was going to break through and pass the ball, so he ran desperately and ran desperately. He was panting, but he saw Paul facing the defense of the two people, which was so sad.
"Chris was a little anxious. I don't know what Link said to Paul just now, but it was definitely not a good thing!" Barkley smiled, he liked Link's this.
If Link was a good man, he would probably not have been so popular.
Randolph received the rebound. In the third quarter, the Clippers seemed to have become Pirates. I thought I had reached the top, but I didn't expect it to fall suddenly!
What's even more terrible is that it is stuck after falling to the lowest point, and it is unknown whether it can rise again.
Conley, Link and Iguodala ran wildly towards the frontcourt, hoping to fight back. But helplessly, the Clippers' retreat was not slow. Although their offense was in chaos, their defense was not in chaos.
But what was surprising was that while Paul was retreating, Randolph accidentally stepped on his shoes. Paul didn't care about so much, picked up his shoes and ran away. At the same time, Link happened to receive the basketball and was about to break through Barnes.
Paul then saw the basketball and threw the shoes in his hand out!
"What are Chris doing?".t The funny trio was stupid. Even these three old fried dough sticks had never seen such an operation!
The next second, the basketball hit the ball accurately. Link didn't even react to this. He thought someone had double-teamed up to steal him. But when he turned around, he saw nothing.
Just as Link was confused, the referee's whistle saved him.
There is no doubt that Paul's behavior caused him to be fouled.
"What the hell!? What trick is this?" Barkley and O'Neal laughed and used their shoes to intercept the ball. Paul is really a fucking talent!
After looking up at the replay, Link found out the whole story. He thought he was a ghost, but he didn't expect it to be flying over.
On the surface, Paul's move seemed very funny. But Link didn't laugh. He knew very well that Paul was really anxious now!
In this way, you must work harder on the defensive end! The more anxious Paul is, the more unhappy he will be!
The Grizzlies re-selected the sideline ball, and Paul also put his shoes on honestly, and he still cursed.
Although there was such an episode, it still failed to stop the Grizzlies from scoring.
After breaking into the penalty area, Link attracted Jordan Jr. to assist in defense. As a result, Link secretly assigned the ball to Gasol while staring at the basket.
Gasol took a big step in, raised his long arms high, and easily dunked.
Jordan Jordan was also very angry when he watched Gasol dunk beside him.
The Clippers' mentality is getting worse and worse!
The score difference is only 3 points left, and it is only a matter of time before the Grizzlies want to equalize the score. Now, Link is thinking about how to win!
However, Paul did play well in his personal offense today. Even if he was forced to play singles, Paul was still able to score efficiently.
But as he promised, Paul would return one after another! Even if Paul didn't enter, Link could continue to score!
Under such circumstances, the Grizzlies finally tied the gap in the fifth minute of the third quarter! After the third quarter, the Clippers went from leading 10 points at the beginning to falling behind by 6 points!
In the calculation, the Grizzlies played the Clippers 16-0 in the third quarter!
"Link and Paul's attack were so wonderful! Both sides performed well, but it turned out that Link temporarily suppressed Paul in the third quarter! Paul had already scored 30 points after the third quarter! For Paul, such high-scoring matches are rare!" After the third quarter, Kenny Smith was not satisfied.
Paul's highest score in a single game has been "just" 43 points so far in his career. This record is exactly what Paul got when he played against the Grizzlies.
Paul's style of play is destined to not be so explosive. But today, Paul is likely to score 40 points in a single game again!
"Paul scored 30 points, which is worthy of the Clippers' gratitude and worrying." Barkley was much calmer next to Kenny Smith.
“Worry?”
"Yes, when Chris Paul had to score high scores, it just means something went wrong with his team!"
Barkley answered firmly, Paul scored 43 points in 2007, and the Hornets only beat the Grizzlies by 2 points...
After the start of the fourth quarter, Paul temporarily rested and Bledsoe replaced him. It seems that Denagro did not intend to let him go again after he brought Paul up next time.
Coincidentally, Link was also pressed on the bench on the Grizzlies. The fourth quarter was the most critical quarter, the quarter where the winner was decided. Therefore, the Grizzlies did not allow any mistakes.
Putting Link to the end is undoubtedly the safest.
Both teams are ready to fight to the last moment!
"Chris, calm down! I know you want to kill that yellow-skinned boy, but as long as we can win the game, he will naturally not be able to jump around! Will you stay calm? Drive your teammates to score together and don't fall into a single fight!"
On the Clippers' bench, Denagro is trying to keep Paul calm.
On the Grizzlies' bench, Link looked up and studied the game time.
"What are you doing? I'm in a hurry to get off work?" Tony Allen quipped.
"No, I'm watching Paul's playing time. Paul averaged 33.4 minutes per game this season, but just before he got off the court, he had played for 32 minutes! Chris will definitely be quite tired later." Link finished counting and began to take a full rest.
Before, he and Paul could be said to be inconsistent with each other, but he just had a little advantage. Paul is really great today, with 30 points in three quarters, and many players are likely to have no game to score 30 points in a season. However, Paul, who has never relied on scoring to attract attention, easily got this data. As long as he wants, he can really score.
But next, the balance of victory is about to begin to tilt!
And, Link believed that he must be leaning towards him!
With such a strong intensity, Paul couldn't stand it!
In the eighth minute of the fourth quarter, Chris Paul finally replaced Bledsoe.
Link also re-engaged and replaced Jimmy Butler.
Paul and Link stood up at the same time and stepped into the court at the same time.
Although in the last round of the game, the Clippers fell behind 0-2. But Paul knew very well that this kind of thing was not always possible. If the Grizzlies beat him 2-0... the situation would be quite dangerous.
In any case, you have to return to Los Angeles with a victory!
So the last 8-minute showdown between Link and Paul is equivalent to setting the tone for the end of a whole series!
Paul tried his best to adjust his mindset. He told himself that he must calm down and be calm.
Then, he saw Link hooking his fingers at him! There was also a playful smile on his face!
The .t trio also saw Link's actions, and they all had to admire Link's courage.
This is too crazy!
But then again, Paul played so well today, so he still didn't have the advantage...
That guy Link is really strong, he does have arrogant capital
But Paul doesn't think so, he only has one idea now.
Chapter completed!