On May 4, grizzly fans, who were too busy to get moldy, finally got into the Federal Express stadium to watch the Grizzlies compete in the second round of the playoffs.
Warriors side, a day ago has begun with the Rockets in the second round of the game. The Grizzlies, who were promoted early, waited until today for their second round opponent.
In most people''s prediction, the Grizzlies'' second round opponent should be the Los Angeles Clippers, as they did last year.
But the tenacious pioneers let people''s expectations were disappointed. Although they were scarred, they finally entered the FedEx stadium, stepped into the king''s palace, and prepared to take the throne.
The pioneers and Grizzlies, one just created a 1-3 overturning miracle, and the other firmly held the first place in the league.
Before the two magical teams began to collide, there were a lot of sparks.
Before the start of the game, ESPN specially released Lillard''s highlights in the last round.
ESPN just wanted to express a point of view, "this is a top point guard who doesn''t fear Paul in the playoffs."
Lillard is really famous this season. He even made the Blazers his own team.
Before this season, everyone thought Aldrich was the key to the revival of the Blazers. But now, almost everyone thinks Aldrich is Lillard''s assistant.
Lillard has always been a "reverse Walker". He was not officially selected as an all star this year, but was selected only because he was substituted for the injured player.
In the west, people don''t even think of him in the West.
Lillard? He''s probably forgotten.
It was not until he led the team against the Clippers in the last round that people suddenly realized that Lillard was such a powerful character.
Lillard is similar to link. They are all older rookies, are not optimistic about, but with their own practical action to climb out of the voice of doubt.
Such players are usually terrible, not just because of their skill, but because they have a heart that can hardly be destroyed!
In the last round of fighting pelican, link only used a few rounds in the first game to smash the pelican''s mentality.
Once the opponent''s mentality breaks down, they will be defeated again and again. Grizzly bear fight, also more and more relaxed.
But in the face of Lillard, this kind of good thing is not easy to happen. Unless there is a real major setback, Lillard will not be so easily out of balance.
A tenacious, invincible opponent is always the hardest to deal with.
So when Lillard heard link say, "they''ve never seen real hell," the Blazers'' young guard just waved his hand.
"I know link''s style and he always likes to try to scare opponents before the game starts. I have to say, this is a wonderful move. But it doesn''t work with me and the Blazers
Lillard still believes that nothing is more difficult than being 1-3 down.
They have experienced the most difficult things. What can''t be done?
Before the start of the game, Lillard and link hugged each other in a pile of cameras as they entered the warm-up.
Lillard is right. He has a good personal relationship with link. Otherwise, he wouldn''t have been feeding link all star.
Link first congratulated Lillard for leading the team to the rescue, but he also quickly said, "you know, Damien, I''d love to see you win all the time. But I can''t lose. It''s my mission. "
"You have your mission, I have mine. Let''s do our best to play a good game. It''s only about the game. By the way, you said you would show me what hell was really like. Are you serious? "
"Of course, I don''t like to joke." Link looked directly into Lillard''s eyes, and the reporters seemed to feel that there was lightning in their eyes.
"Well... Let me experience it. Don''t let me down, link."
With that, they separated and went to their own half.
Just how close they are, how fierce they will be in the basketball court later!
Man''s friendship is such a wonderful thing.
As soon as link returned to his own half court, Conley immediately stepped up and said, "link, you are very confident."
"Don''t you?" Link patted Conley on the shoulder.
"No, it''s just that there is too little time to practice tactics together..."
"it doesn''t matter. Be brave. You just have to remember that I''m always behind you. "
Conley looked at link and felt relieved for a moment.
Although Conley has also been selected for the best defensive lineup, Lillard opened up in front of Paul who is also a strong defensive player in the last round.
Conley will be nervous, and it''s reasonable.But with link''s words, Conley was relieved.
The son of the Olympic champion smiles and shakes his head. It''s not the first time link has inspired him.
Most of all, link does what he says every time. This time, Conley also believes in link 100 percent.
In this case, let Lillard fall in the Federal Express arena!
The game started soon, with both players shaking hands and greeting each other, then standing in the designated position.
It seems that the smell of gunpowder on both sides is not so strong. But everyone knows it''s just the calm before the storm.
The trailblazer side, is still Lillard, Matthews, Batum, Aldrich and Lopez constitute the first five tigers.
They were all so energetic that there seemed to be no difficulty to stop them.
The referee whistled and threw the ball into the air, and Robin Lopez leaped up and put the ball into Lillard''s hands.
Lopez''s hard work for the ball has shown the determination of the Blazers.
At the beginning of the game, Joel stood anxiously on the sideline, because he did not know how far his own package tactics could be carried out.
If there is one mistake, Lillard will break through the Grizzlies'' defense line!
Lillard slowly controlled the ball and was ready to play one-on-one with link.
But when Lillard crossed the midfield line, he was surprised to find that the Grizzlies still use Conley to defend themselves!
"No change of defense, coach Joel didn''t use link to block Lillard! He still chose Conley. Did the Grizzlies make any adjustments? "
Not only Lillard, but also hobby brown, who watched the game, raised his glasses in surprise.
What about link? He''s in front of Aldrich!
Everyone thought that Joel had played the wrong chess. Instead of letting link defend Aldrich, let him defend Lillard!
Can''t that guy figure out who''s the most dangerous player on the Blazers right now?
Aldrich is very strong, yes, but if we don''t stop Lillard, it will not work if we only contain Aldrich.
"Lillard is ready to attack. Is this a decision-making mistake or a clever move? We''ll get the answer soon! "
While speaking, Lillard calls for Aldrich to cover. Since the Grizzlies don''t use link to defend themselves, Lillard is not polite.
Through the cover, Lillard managed to get rid of Conley.
Link did not hesitate, he directly let Aldrich, in front of Lillard.
Lillard is not flustered, under normal circumstances, this kind of shift defense, the big guy just came to delay it. They''ll pull back when the little guy catches up.
And this gap is Lillard''s chance to score! That''s how he beat the clipper down in the last round.
Lillard thought that link would definitely withdraw, and he had to. Otherwise, Aldrich will be emptied.
But when Conley got rid of the cover and caught up with Lillard, Lillard found out that something was wrong.
Link and Conley didn''t leave him, they wrapped up on the spot!
"Double team, the Grizzlies decided to pack Lillard in the first round." Herbie Brown stood up, and Joel''s strategy was totally different from what people thought!
Lillard was stunned. Did he pick and roll directly? What a trick!
Now Lillard thinks he can''t attack himself. His best choice is to give the ball to Aldrich.
But link, the best defensive player and Conley cleverly blocked Aldrich''s receiving route, and Lillard, who was caught in it, couldn''t pass it at all!
Lillard is an attacking point guard. Passing and organizing are not his strengths.
What''s more, it''s still under the bag of two defensive masters!
Lillard could only pass the ball in poor vision, but the pass was slow and Gasol''s long arm extended to cut off the pass.
In addition to Conley and link, Gasol on the inside is also one of the keys to defend Lillard.
The Grizzlies used three full layers of defense to contain the Blazers'' No. 0 guard.
Lillard made a mistake in the first round!
Jamie butler went down immediately, and Gasol showed once again his precise long-distance passing ability.
The Grizzlies fought back, leaving Lillard messy in the wind.
Such a defensive strategy, he is still the first time to encounter, do not know how to deal with it.
It doesn''t feel good to be caught by the best defender.
Just as Lillard was stunned, link patted him on the shoulder.
"Don''t panic. It''s just the beginning, man. Now, please allow me to officially welcome you, friend, welcome to hell! Just now, that''s a welcome ceremony for you. "Seeing link''s confident look, Lillard swallowed.
He didn''t know what was waiting for him.
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