One Thousand and Forty-Seven: He Just Has a Different Rhythm than Others (5/5)

Embiid was not polite to Jokic. He is not the kind of person who only talks.

The reason why Embiid loves to talk trash is because he has a strong sense of competition and a desire to win.

In other words, in addition to spraying with his mouth, Embiid will also use actions to compete with his opponents on the court.

Therefore, in the first round after the game started, Embiid leaned on Jokic with his back in the mid-range.

People thought Link would help double-team Embiid, but the Grizzlies No. 0, who scored 46 points in the last game, stayed in front of Covington.

On the one hand, Link is a little worried about Covington's three-pointer. This 3D forward who is also an undrafted player has already made his mark in the league.

On the other hand, Link believes Jokic can handle Embiid on his own.

Maybe he can't keep this Cameroonian genius clean, but he will never let him play too easily.

Embiid caught the basketball on the side of the basket. Seeing that Link had no intention of double-teaming, Embiid boldly turned over and shot a jumper!

Jokic blocked it, but Embiid still shot the ball steadily.

"brush!"

As soon as he came up, Embiid successfully scored on Jokic.

His solid skills and soft touch made 76ers fans crazy.

"The first goal was there, and it was indeed Joel Embiid! This goal was scored easily. It seems that Jokic is completely unable to compete with Embiid."

"Yeah, yeah, Jokic is too slow, and Embiid is very mobile. I think this is just the beginning of Jokic's suffering."

The two Philadelphia commentators sang in harmony, just like they were doing cross talk.

Jokic shook his head. He was really not prepared for the ball just now. He didn't expect Embiid's offense to be so direct.

But he didn’t think the goal just scored was that great. He could score that kind of goal...

Switching to the Grizzlies' offense, Link found that the 76ers were indeed stronger than their record showed.

Covington, who is tall and powerful, defends very well.

And he also has that undrafted character about him.

Most of the players who have climbed up from being undrafted step by step have one characteristic, that is, they refuse to admit defeat.

Even facing the most powerful superstar in the league, undrafted players will not give up easily.

Link was like this back then, and Wesley Matthews was like this. Now, so is Covington.

Therefore, Link really didn't take advantage of Covington. I'm afraid it will take a lot of effort to deal with this guy.

Seeing that Link failed to get rid of Covington directly, Conley handed the ball to Jokic.

Jokic held the ball behind his back in the mid-range, and everyone's eyes widened.

Are the Grizzlies really going to let Jokic play in isolation?

"Come on! If you think you can really score on me!" Embiid yelled behind Jokic, but Jokic remained unmoved.

Although he was only in his second year, he was as calm as a battle-hardened veteran.

Jokic didn't dig back or turn around to break through. He just raised the basketball with one hand and then threw the ball behind his head seemingly casually!

Embiid looked confused, what is this guy doing? What he just did so casually... was it a pass?

How did he pass the ball without even looking behind him?

Moreover, can such a soft passing movement really deliver the ball safely?

With a bunch of questions, Embiid turned and looked back.

At this time, Link happened to cut into the basket, received Jokic's pass, and then easily scored the ball!

The Grizzlies scored on an assist from Jokic.

"Pfft, Jokic's passing action was too amateurish. If Link hadn't been fast enough, the ball would have been missed!" The Philadelphia commentators shook their heads. They didn't think it was a wonderful pass just now.

But Link knew very well that the goal he scored easily was all due to Jokic's high position support!

In terms of support ability, Jokic is no worse than Gasol.

It's just that this guy Jokic seems to be careless in every move he makes.

Take passing as an example. Most of the passes made by Link, Conley and others are full of power. The movements are crisp and without any sloppiness.

But this guy Jokic likes to pass the ball slowly and leisurely with one hand.

Although the action looks careless, the ball speed and passing accuracy are actually very impressive!

Link can guarantee that Jokic is definitely one of the centers with the best organization and support capabilities in this league!

If he can, he can even play the weird role of "point center".

In the original history, Link remembered that Jokic did a lot of things in the Nuggets such as controlling the ball for half the court and then organizing the offense.

Jokic's assist allowed Link to defeat Covington with the least effort, and with Jokic's presence, Link didn't have to fight with Embiid.

But people actually didn't see the power of Jokic's shot just now, including Embiid.

Therefore, for the second consecutive round, Embiid held the ball and beat Jokic alone.

This time, it was from beyond the arc.

Nowadays, it is not uncommon for players in the fifth position to launch attacks with the ball outside the three-point line.

Embiid first made a few triple-threat moves outside the three-point line, and then suddenly raised the basketball and prepared to shoot!

Jokic immediately pounced on him, but Embiid just faked the shot.

I saw "The Great" take the initiative to take a step in, bump into Jokic head-on, and forcefully take a shot during the confrontation!

The basketball hits the net and the referee whistle blows.

Jokic fouled and Embiid got a chance to hit a three-pointer!

"Hahahahaha, this is all a joke! Jokic is completely at a loss. Embiid, as a fifth-position player, can actually play with his opponent from beyond the three-point line. It's amazing!"

Fans and on-site commentators were all jubilant.

Jokic was like a fool, being fooled by Embiid.

Coupled with his honest appearance, Jokic seems even stupider.

In front of the TV, Mbah a Moute also waved his fist excitedly.

Embiid showed his talents to the fullest!

Mbah a Moute is sure that the Grizzlies' No. 5 position will definitely be completely blown out today! Even if Joger later asked Harrell to play the fifth position, there would be no way to deal with Embiid.

Embiid tilted his head at Jokic and put on an "I didn't mean to" expression. Then, strutted to the free throw line.

"What's going on with that kid? Why don't you go and say a few words to him? He seems to have been stunned." Wade approached Link and glanced at Jokic worriedly.

"No need, that guy is just a little slow to warm up. Moreover, this is the first time he has played against Embiid, and he doesn't know the opponent well, so it is normal for him to stumble. Don't worry, he will solve the game in his own way. Just now he That pass was beautiful, wasn't it? That was a good start."

Seeing Embiid stand on the free throw line, Link wasn't too worried.

That guy Jokic hasn't woken up yet! His rhythm is different from most people's.

Embiidga made a free throw and scored five points as soon as he came on the court. Like the previous games, Embiid's data has increased rapidly, and he can always get the most beautiful data in the least time.

"Perhaps Link's words yesterday put too much pressure on Jokic. He was simply flattering his teammates."

"Yes, not everyone can afford the title of the center with the best potential in the league."

Link couldn't hear the two Philadelphia commentators chattering on the court, otherwise he would have rolled his eyes at the commentator's desk.

After Embiid made a free throw, Jokic picked up the basketball on the ground and prepared for a baseline kick.

When he sent the ball out and ran forward, Link saw that the lazy look on Jokic's face had disappeared.

Link smiled. It seems that Embiid's provocation made Jokic enter the state in advance...

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