Three Hundred and Thirty-Four: Of Course, Sleep First

Link stood panting on the right horn, ready to respond at any time.

However, before Link could move a step, the guy who had been expressionless throughout the game posted up.

For the first time, Link discovered that he originally preferred that kind of opponent with a broken mouth. Although the trash talk they spray is annoying, at least it can make you feel his emotions, sorrows, joys and fears, and let you touch his emotions.

And what about Leonard? Link played against him, and it felt like he was facing off against an emotionless machine.

Who would want to fight a cold machine? Certainly not.

"Damn it!" Link pushed Leonard away and started running. Seeing this, Conley made a through pass and sent the ball to Link who ran to the free throw line.

Link caught the ball and shot directly. Before he could make a shot, he found a large hand with exaggerated proportions stretched out in front of him.

It's Leonard again, that guy's sealed again!

"Bang!"

Link missed the shot and Leonard succeeded in defending!

"Kawhi's defense today was very good. He was unhurried throughout the game and seemed to be able to keep up with Link's pace with ease. Link scored 20 points today, but his shooting percentage was only 41% There is no doubt that such a hit rate is much lower than Link's average hit rate."

It was the first time for Cole, who was commentating the game, to see Link being defended so embarrassingly. Compared with Link's easy abuse of Richard Jefferson in the past, today's fight is really embarrassing.

Leonard did not roar or celebrate after defending again, but buried his head and ran to the frontcourt, ready to receive the ball, and start the next round of attack!

Link felt tremendous psychological pressure, and he finally knew why Leonard was called the "Terminator". A cold opponent can really plunge you into deep self-doubt.

In the end, Ginobili's throw made the game completely lose its suspense. In the last 32 seconds, the Grizzlies were still 13 points behind, failing to narrow the difference to single digits.

After this ball, Hollins called to stop the game, and then removed all the main players.

Inside the AT&T Center, San Antonio fans cheer. After being unexpectedly eliminated by the Grizzlies last season, Spurs fans are looking forward to this victory. And now, they got what they expected!

Tens of seconds passed after the pause, and the electronic buzzer sounded throughout the audience. The Spurs players cheered, they successfully defended their home court!

, the Memphis Grizzlies lost to the Holy City!

"The great San Antonio Spurs, they knocked the unstoppable Grizzlies to the ground! They won the playoffs for five consecutive victories! The Grizzlies have not yet lost in the playoffs before, and facing the Nuggets, 4 games There were 3 games where the score difference was in double digits. It was such an unimpeded beast that was defeated by the Spurs. Congratulations, they have achieved an important 1-0 lead!"

After Cole finished speaking, he looked at the data sheet in his hand. People say that the Spurs have hardly changed every year, and it is still GDP. But this year, the Spurs' changes are actually very huge.

Duncan had 26 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals, shooting 60%. It's hard for you to imagine that Duncan can usher in the third spring of his career.

Last season, people said that GDP will not be brilliant, and Duncan, who is almost 40 years old, will also decline rapidly.

As a result, the No. 21 not only did not decline, but also improved a lot.

Danny Green had 15 points and 6 rebounds, and made 3 of 6 three-pointers, with an overall shooting percentage of 54.5%. Last season, the Spurs had almost no such character. In the playoffs last season, Green only played in garbage time.

Boris Diaw had 7 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, another old monster. Even though he didn't score much, he caused great trouble for the Grizzlies today. Compared with McDyess and DeJuan Blair last season, Diaw clearly made the Spurs more flexible on both ends of the floor.

Of course, the most important thing is the number 2.

16 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block,

Limiting Link's hit rate almost fell below 40%. One of the steals was taken from Link's hands.

Last season, the Spurs didn't have a three-position player who could play this statistic. And this year, the "Terminator" was born, clamping the core of the Grizzlies' offense.

Look at these players, look at these stats. Cole couldn't help but feel that the Spurs are actually not a team of the same level as last year without much change on the surface.

The Grizzlies have not changed their lineup, but because of Randolph's status, the Grizzlies don't have much advantage in the paint. Although Link is filling in, it is equivalent to Link and Randolph switching positions. So in general, the overall strength of the Grizzlies is not necessarily stronger than last year.

The Spurs' 13-point victory came both unexpectedly and within reason.

After the game, Popovich can finally pretend to be happy again. Surrounded by reporters, he seemed to be the biggest star in the audience.

"Tim? Tim's performance was too selfish. He actually scored almost 30 points by himself. I have to criticize him later."

"Kawhi only scored 16 points. Is it amazing? Please, stop asking me what I think of his performance. His performance is average."

"Link won the Most Improved Player award, not the MVP. Beating him is not big news, don't be surprised."

Once Popovich starts running the train with his mouth full, young reporters can't keep up with his thoughts.

Of course, the old man was proud. As early as the end of the first round of the series, he asked Leonard to study Link carefully. It now appears that all preparations were not in vain. Leonard eats Link to death. If he can continue to maintain it, Popovich believes that the Spurs can easily advance.

In the press conference after the game, Link's situation was completely opposite to that of Popovich. As beautiful as Popovich is, Link is as embarrassed.

"Link, do you think Leonard's defense has caused you much trouble? Does he defend you, just like you stalked Durant last season?"

"This game is your lowest scoring game since the playoffs this season. During the regular season, Leonard also restricted you to only 10 points in a game. This first-year forward, will be Your nemesis?"

"What do you think of Leonard's performance? Do you think the main responsibility for the team's loss today lies with yourself?"

This is the first time Link has been so embarrassed at a press conference, after all most of the time he doesn't give others a chance to question himself.

But today, the performance was really bad.

Facing these questions, Link dismissed the reporters in a very official tone, and hurriedly left the media reception room.

No one knew what he was thinking, was he angry? Unwilling? Still don't care?

After the game, a reporter photographed Link being the first to change into casual clothes and leave the locker room, the first to get on the team bus, and then fell asleep!

The reporters were stunned. Did this guy think that the Memphis Grizzlies won the game today? Originally, the reporters were expecting to see Link going directly to the training hall for extra practice, but unexpectedly, such a picture was actually captured...

Everyone shook their heads. Maybe after being awarded the Most Improved Player, Link has already drifted away?

As a result, a lot of news about the first thing Link did after losing the game was to fall asleep on the Internet. Most of the fans shook their heads and regretted, "Why do you live a life of soaking goji berries in a thermos at such a young age?"

A most improved award, why did he become so lax?

There are even many media who add fuel and say, "This is why Link will definitely not be able to rank among the first-tier stars."

In this way, the first game of the high-profile Western Conference semifinals came to an end. Link's attitude and state made most people predict that the Spurs could easily go to Memphis with a total score of 2-0.

In the next game, it is estimated that the Grizzlies will still find it difficult to turn around.

Being slaughtered by the Spurs by a big score, the Grizzlies players were very frustrated. After returning to the hotel, Hollins was going to study today's game video to see if he needed to change his strategy for the next game.

At this time, it was past 12 o'clock, and Hollins made a cup of coffee and prepared to stay up late for work. Just then, there was a knock on his door.

Hollins looked out of the cat's eyes strangely, who would bother him so late?

I don't know if I don't look at it, but I was shocked when I saw it. It was Link standing outside the door of Hollins' room!

"Link? What's the matter so late?" Hollins thought that Link wanted to talk to himself. Most young players would choose to talk to a trusted coach when encountering setbacks.

However, Link didn't complain like a woman, he said bluntly, "Leon, share the game video with me."

"Uh... what are you going to do?"

"What else can I do? Selling game videos? Of course I'm studying game videos."

"But it's already 12 midnight, aren't you going to sleep?"

"Oh, I just fell asleep in the car. Forgot? I was the first one out of the locker room to get in the car and go to sleep. So now I'm fine, Leon."

Link tilted his head, the game is not over yet.

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