Four Hundred and Fifty-Eight: How Many Minutes Can He Last?

Tim Duncan, a man who was once called for a technical foul for smiling. His laughter can convey many emotions, besides being friendly.

Looking at Duncan's smile, Link felt uncomfortable, and even had a chill on the back of his spine. Now he can understand why the referee gave the smiling Duncan a technical foul.

Because even if he's actually smiling at you kindly, you can't tell.

So obscene!

I already have facial paralysis, so don’t make these complicated expressions.

When he is expressionless, he is quite cool, but when he smiles, his image completely collapses.

"I seem to frighten him? Did I smile badly?" Duncan scratched his head, swearing he just wanted to say hello to Link.

"Come on, only we can stand your smile. Today was a tough fight, Tim. But fortunately, the Grizzlies have played 4 games in 5 days. I think we have a big chance of winning today. " Parker chatted with Duncan as he shot.

"It's okay for us. For Kawai, that's the real tough fight. The old man asked him to defend Link alone today... Between him and Link, it's destined to be driven crazy." Duncan glanced at the number 2 who spoke less than himself not far away.

"So, who do you think will be driven mad?"

Duncan didn't answer, his expression gradually became serious.

Link has not scored 20 points in two consecutive games. Many people in the outside world are questioning Link and his ability to fight continuously.

But Duncan, who has played against the Grizzlies for two consecutive years, knows better than anyone that Link can always show incredible performances every time he faces the Spurs.

I hope the young Leonard can succeed.

After a few minutes, the referee urged the starters of both sides to stand in the designated positions, and the game was about to start.

Fans at FedEx Arena cheered, and every home the Grizzlies have been full this season. Before buying the Grizzlies, many people told Pera, "The Grizzlies don't make money, so don't get involved."

But now, Robert Pera is making a lot of money. The myth that the Grizzlies are undefeated at home makes every game held at the Federal Express Arena attract much attention.

ESPN did a feature report earlier,

The five most difficult home games in the NBA to capture this season. FedEx Arena is not in these five home games, but is divided into a separate file.

"If you think it's hard enough to take the five home games mentioned above, then go to FedEx Arena. You'll know what it means to be hell difficulty." This is the original words in the article.

So, even against the tough Spurs, even though this is the fourth game the Grizzlies have played in five days. But as long as it's at FedEx Arena, Grizzlies fans feel confident.

Popovich was ready, and before the game started, he stood on the sidelines, watching his players. He has to send a message to the Spurs players all the time, "I can watch you guys, work harder!"

"The starting lineup of both sides has not changed. Both teams have played against each other with their strongest lineups. However, the Grizzlies may have to pay attention to their physical fitness. 4 games in 5 days, you can't imagine what kind of intensity this is." Before the game, even Hubie Brown was worried about the Grizzlies' fitness.

To meet the Spurs at this juncture is really terrible. Although the rhythm of the Spurs is not fast, but the defense intensity is strong. Once the defensive intensity is raised, the physical energy consumption is also huge.

Link stood on the side of the middle circle, and inside the circle were Gasol and Split who were preparing to scramble for the ball. Opposite him, standing is the silent man.

Kawhi Leonard, it's not the first time Link has played against him. Every time Link used his attack to make Leonard's paralyzed face frown, Link felt very accomplished.

But Link could clearly feel that every time he played against Leonard, that guy's strength would improve a bit compared to the last time. When the Grizzlies played against the Spurs earlier this season, Link already found Leonard difficult.

This time, it is estimated that the difficulty will skyrocket.

The referee blew the whistle, and Pau Gasol got the first ball over the head of the Brazilian center. As soon as Link ran past half court, he realized that he couldn't walk anymore.

Leonard was actually near the midfield line, and he adopted a close-pressing strategy on Link without the ball!

"Sure enough, Popovich wanted to consume Link's physical strength to the maximum." Elston Turner clenched his fist nervously on the bench. If Link is blocked today, the Grizzlies' offense will be in big trouble.

Link didn't expect Leonard to be so active, and he raised the intensity to the highest level. At the same time, Link also found that the rest of the Spurs defended their matchups very closely. It seems that the Spurs are going to implement a strict one-on-one defense today, dividing the Grizzlies' offense into small pieces.

Link wanted to irritate Leonard and distract him by spewing trash talk. But as soon as he saw his expressionless face, Link dismissed the idea.

Today, any bells and whistles don't work, only hard power wins!

Link and Randolph played an off-ball screen, but Leonard leaned against the big black bear with a nimble turn and rushed out of the screen.

Link struggled to run to the left horn, and as soon as he received the ball, before he even had time to turn around and face the frame, he was slammed by Leonard!

Posted again!

"Fuck!" Link was so embarrassed that he couldn't remember the last time he was so embarrassed in an official match.

Since Link was often defended by Tony Allen, Andre Iguodala and Jimmy Butler during training, most of the opponent's defenses were pediatric for Link.

But Leonard's defense today... Link must admit, it was even stronger than several of his teammates!

Link couldn't dribble the ball, so he could only push forward with his back. Seeing this, the Grizzlies pulled away to make room for Link to post up.

Popovich smiled, this is what he wants!

Link leaned back, but it felt as if he had hit a wall. Although Link's post-up singles don't have to be too close to the basket, but now Link is standing one step inside the three-point line. If you shoot directly from this position, it is still too difficult.

No trash talk, no sarcasm or even any expression, Leonard immediately posted it again, unwavering!

Link wanted to pass the ball, but the passing route was completely blocked. The Spurs' tactical execution is unquestionable.

So Link had to try to push in again, but the effect was minimal. Leonard's strength has grown significantly, and Link estimates that Kawai and James are not afraid of being tough.

There was no other way, Link finally had to turn over and make a jumper with one more step inside the three-point line!

"Leonard straightened his long arm to seal the long-range jumper. This shot is very difficult!" Hubby Brown shook his head. In all fairness, this was indeed a bad, but helpless shot choice.

Duncan and Split immediately opened their arms and blocked the penalty area, ready to fight for rebounds.

The ball fell outside the three-point line after Link rolled over and landed on a jumper. This shows how far he is shooting from the basket. It's impossible to hit a turnaround jumper from that distance, and then encounter Leonard's strong block!

The basketball passed over everyone's heads in a very high arc, and it became extremely dazzling under the illumination of the lights.

By the time Duncan saw the basketball again, the basketball had already been hollowed into the net!

"Got it! As expected of Link, this kind of ball can't beat him!" Hubie Brown stood up from the bench the moment he scored, and behind him, thousands of people cheered like him fans.

Only Link can create such a "big tsunami" in the FedEx Arena!

"Fuck, this can also get in." On the Spurs bench, Popovich's assistant, Mike Budenholzer, an assistant coach who suggested that he replace Leonard with George Hill last year, shook his head.

With such a long-distance turnaround jumper and such a big interference, he could still make it. That kid deserves to be the forward who was selected to the All-Star starting lineup for two consecutive years.

"Yeah, Link is getting stronger and stronger, and now he can fight this kind of giant planet. However," Popovich didn't have the slightest displeasure on his face, but still smiled, "but keep fighting like this, How many minutes can he last?"

On the field, Link did not celebrate the goal, and even frowned even deeper!

Although the goal in this strong confrontation is wonderful, it is the most physically exhausting. After just one round, Link felt that he was already sweating.

There's more than one quarter in a basketball game, and he can't go on like this.

We must find a way to connect the entire team's offense, this is the best way to save physical energy!

Link hadn't figured out what to do yet, but the Spurs' offense took the lead.

The defensive end is tough, and the Spurs offensive end is also not soft. Parker and Duncan made a screen, and the Frenchman gave the ball to Duncan, who was cutting in.

Duncan grabbed the basketball and slapped it, then leaned on Randolph to force the frame!

This season, Duncan, like Randolph, has been completely out of injury trouble. In the face of Randolph's block, Duncan's body not only did not stagger in the air, but steadily scored the ball and won the referee's whistle.

Duncan got a chance to hit a three!

"Pay attention to the action Zach, pay attention!" Stevens yelled anxiously on the court, he didn't want his starting No. 4 to be fouled twice as soon as he came on the court.

Randolph pouted, Duncan was a fucking old monster. Think he had the upper hand when he faced Duncan in the playoffs the year before last. But now what? Duncan actually improved!

Have you ever seen a basketball player who is almost 40 years old but can still recover? Duncan is!

The expressionless Duncan touched Parker's head in thanks. Duncan can be pretty funny off the basketball court. But in the game, he can change his body immediately and become a cold "stone Buddha".

Link touched his lush hair, thankful that he didn't go to the Spurs.

Although Grizzlies fans tried their best to interfere, Duncan made the free throw. With a three-pointer, the Spurs were very active as soon as they came up!

The Grizzlies were about to start the second offense, but Link had not even passed halftime when he realized that No. 2 was already staring at him.