One Thousand One Hundred and One: Cole’s Counterattack

At halftime, few fans in Oracle Arena were smiling.

58 to 55, the Memphis Grizzlies returned to the locker room with a 3-point advantage.

Although the 3-point difference was not big, the Warriors could not defeat the opponent for a long time without Gasol. This really disappointed the Warriors fans at the scene.

The entire second quarter became Link's personal performance time.

He was always able to stand up and resolve the crisis when the Warriors were about to take the lead, scoring amazing goals one after another.

After halftime, Link had scored 22 points. In the second quarter alone, 14 points were scored.

Durant only had 14 points in the two quarters. In the first quarter, he didn't score much in the defensive battle between the two sides. In the second quarter, Durant faced off against Link repeatedly.

Now, Duran specifically said that he would get double the reward, and he couldn't even be evenly matched with Link.

Everyone felt that the warriors must be quite depressed at the moment, and they must be anxious.

However, Steve Kerr looked calm during the courtside interview.

"We were only 3 points behind, and the game was still under control so far. In the second half, it was us who took action."

Cole's tone was calm, and his calm look didn't seem to be fake.

In fact, Cole is not pretending.

Link's performance in the second quarter was simply astonishing. He single-handedly filled the void left by Gasol's departure. He single-handedly dominated both offense and defense.

But similarly, the second quarter of the game also took a huge toll on Link!

When you have to face a defensive player like Durant every round, even if you can score, you have to pay a huge price. Not to mention, he has to face Durant's impact again and again on the defensive end.

What's more, the Grizzlies have just finished back-to-back games. And in those two back-to-back games in Los Angeles, there was no garbage time.

In other words, Link's playing time is not a lot.

The next second half will be a very severe test for Link.

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The Warriors will also change their offensive strategy in the second half. Cole decided to help the team regain its advantage from beyond the three-point line.

In fact, after the timeout in the second quarter, Cole's changes had already achieved initial results.

If it weren't for Link's outstanding performance, the Grizzlies would never be in the lead now.

But in the second half, Link may not be able to withstand it.

The cheerleaders at halftime didn't cause much trouble. After all, the people who came to watch the game were all here to watch the men.

Although the intermission was short, the fans seemed to have been waiting for centuries.

The time between exciting games is so impatient.

After 15 minutes, players from both sides returned to the court.

Link came on at the beginning of the second half, although he only rested for two minutes in the second quarter that just ended.

Seeing this, Cole waved his hand!

He's going to use the league's most intense offensive firepower to devour that guy!

"The Warriors' offense has become very fast and the ball is passed a lot. It is obvious that they have reduced the isolation of their stars and focused more on teamwork."

While Mark Jackson was talking, Thompson used the screens and passes from his teammates to hit a three-pointer.

At the beginning of the second half, the Warriors evened the score.

Soon, "Savior Link" came online again. He decisively broke through and caused Durant's defensive foul, and successfully won two free throw opportunities.

Although the foul was caused, Cole could see that Link's steps were already a little heavy.

If he had enough energy, the ball just now might have been 2+1.

Link made two free throws, but the time to adjust his breathing between the two free throws was longer than in the first half.

After the free throw, Link is not allowed to start running immediately.

Because the Warriors took a quick baseline shot, the tempo should be as fast as possible.

Gradually, the Warriors began to take the initiative, and the point difference gradually widened.

Link and others are still resisting, but under the Warriors' high three-point shooting percentage, their resistance seems somewhat weak.

When the game reached the eighth minute of the third quarter, the point difference had been widened to 12 points.

Link was already out of breath, he was exhausted.

It is indeed not a good choice to fight with the Warriors with Durant in a small lineup. The third quarter of the game seemed to instantly take Link back to last summer, to the day when he lost to the Warriors.

"The Warriors lead by 12 points, and the Grizzlies are playing more and more passively! Sure enough, you will never know the outcome of a basketball game until the last second! When the Grizzlies took the advantage in the first half, many people thought the Warriors were finished. But now, Kevin is working hard to achieve his goal of double the return!”

Mark Jackson is not an alarmist. If the game continues like this, the point difference will definitely be wider.

I can't say whether the game will be disrupted by then.

"Damn it, I can't continue to fight with them with a small lineup. This is basically hitting their hardest part." Quin Snyder couldn't sit still. After having Durant, the Warriors are in the rhythm they like. , almost invincible.

Qiao Geer did not answer, of course he knew this. But now, he has no way to force the Warriors to change their formation.

Although Harrell is also very powerful, due to his height and lack of independent offensive methods, it is difficult for him to pose a threat to the Warriors' defense.

After another two minutes of play, the score difference became 16 points. This was even after Wade scored two three-pointers at a critical moment, otherwise the point difference would have been 20!

On the court, Durant finally started talking trash to Link.

He can afford to offend Link now!

"Don't worry, your double rebate package is coming soon, bastard!" Durant kept chattering in Link's ear, but Link didn't even have the energy to talk to Durant.

At this moment, Joger stopped the game. He could no longer sit idly by.

"The Grizzlies were stopped. I can't remember how many times they were stopped in the third quarter. But now there are only the last two minutes of the game. No matter what adjustments Coach Joger makes, it should be difficult to receive. It worked.”

Mark Jackson shook his head. He thought the Grizzlies had begun to get into trouble.

Link walked off the court and put on a towel. As soon as he lowered his head, large drops of sweat began to drip onto the floor.

"The game is difficult, guys, but you must not give up. Next, we need to force the Warriors to slow down, and we need to regain the advantage in the paint!"

Joger punched the tactical board, hoping to cheer everyone up.

"Link, Richardson will come on for you next. You take a two-minute break. In the fourth quarter... I may need you to play the full game."

After Jorge finished speaking, Link nodded and did not try to take over the head coach's job.

Players and coaches must also trust each other.

"Next, Zach, you and Jokic partner inside. On the offensive end, we try to play the ball inside!"

As soon as Qiao Geer said this, everyone turned their attention to old Zach.

Randolph and Tony Allen are basically two bench treasures this year.

But although he didn't have much playing time, the team's confrontational training never stopped.

Now I don't want to be led by the Warriors. This can only be changed proactively.

Randolph nodded and quickly stood up.

At the same time, countless live cameras were also aimed at the big black bear.

Cole looked at the big screen and smiled disdainfully.

So, the Grizzlies’ current savior is an old-fashioned Zach Randolph?

The Warriors definitely won!

Randolph moved for a moment, then looked at Link, as if he had something to say.

"What's wrong? Zach."

"Do you still remember my request to you when I won the championship for the last time and the season was canceled?" Randolph's expression was serious. In critical moments, this fat man would never stretch his hips.

"Hmm... I don't remember." Link waved his hand sheepishly.

"At that time, I asked you to take us to the top, and you did it. Now, I will also work hard to lead the team out of the predicament. Then, you will take us to the top again."

The timeout ended, and Zach stepped onto the court with a strong back.

The Memphis team has a deep heritage.

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