Five Hundred and Forty-Six: Reverse High and Low

"The Memphis Grizzlies were the first to be stopped. It seems that the Los Angeles Clippers are indeed different from before. They dared to fight and were very determined. After a 0-2 comeback, the Clippers have improved a lot." Ken Nee Smith was impressed by the Clippers' performance. It may be the reason why the Grizzlies played the Rockets so easily. In his impression, the Grizzlies haven't been so embarrassed for a long time.

"Come on, it's only six games, it's not enough for the Clippers to be reborn. If I say, the Clippers should think about how to hold the 7-point advantage. Because next, they will usher in a counterattack that will definitely be quite violent." Barkley looked calm, and Link was so arrogant before the game, not just to humiliate Jordan.

That three-pointer from a long distance is enough to prove Link's state today.

The timeout ended quickly, and Link was the first to step onto the court. As he walked, he was gesturing something with the little Gasol beside him.

Little Jordan began to have some doubts. Every time Link and Gasol made a gesture, there must be nothing good.

"DeAndre, pay attention to Gasol's mid-range shot. If Link breaks through the ball, don't let your brain heat up." Paul, who was worried, reminded Jordan.

As we all know, Marc Gasol is one of the best centers in the league. After this adjustment, Link and Gasol are likely to play the tactics of breaking the ball.

Link's breakthrough is bound to attract double-teaming and shrinking. At this time, once Jordan chooses to protect the frame, Gasol will be completely emptied.

In the regular season, the Grizzlies used this trick to clean up the Clippers, and it is naturally impossible for a tactician like Paul to forget the past pains.

"Don't worry, Chris. Today, I won't let Gasol take the slightest advantage." Jordan moved his arm. He believed that the Clippers' 7-0 advantage would not be destroyed so easily.

Mike Conley quickly passed the halftime. Since Paul was just stealing from his hand, Conley was a lot more cautious at this time.

Link ran up slowly, not in a hurry.

Matt Barnes was ready to block Link's receiving route, but Link did not stop on the outside, but walked directly to the three-second zone.

"What the hell is this guy doing?" Barnes was confused.

Seeing that Link ran to the designated position, Pau Gasol started to act. He came out of the basket, and Jordan immediately followed.

"Tips!" Little Jordan muttered to himself proudly in his heart, but don't think you can get a mid-range shot by just running two steps.

After Pau Gasol was in place in the mid-range, Conley really passed the ball to the Spaniard. Small Jordan suddenly became proud, and it was useless to receive the ball. He did not intend to give Gasol any space to shoot!

Gasol covered the basketball with both hands, and Jordan pressed close, almost chest to chest.

"Want to shoot? Hahahaha, there's a way you can break through and I'll deduct one. You can't score with this way of evasion!" After sticking to Gasol, Jordan even spat out trash talk.

I have to say, this guy is really crazy today, I guess he thinks his name is Michael.

In the face of Jordan's provocation, Gasol ignored it. If you are the best defensive player yourself, will you be afraid of a stupid big man who can't even make the top ten in the selection?

According to the tactics, Gasol lifted the ball high, and then hoisted into the penalty area!

High and low match?

Paul turned his head to follow the flight path of the basketball, and found that the basketball was not hung to Randolph, but to Link!

Link wanted to live in the low post as early as when Gasol was entangled with Jordan!

"This is a center to a small forward. Marc Gasol's excellent coping ability is enough for him to give the ball to Link comfortably!" O'Neal clapped and praised, now, the Grizzlies' tactics are very clear .

Gasol supported him from a high position, and by the way transferred DeAndre Jordan, the frame protector, away. At the same time, Randolph took the middle distance and completely emptied the three-second zone.

Then, Gasol hangs back to Link,

Link's post up against Barnes! A reverse high-low strategy!

Paul naturally also saw the Grizzlies' strategy. The Grizzlies used the shooting ability of Gasol and Randolph to open space for Link! The two inside players open up space for small forwards, which is really unconventional.

But no matter how unconventional it is, a tactic that can score goals is a good tactic.

This time, Paul has only one thought in his heart - I hope Matt Barnes can win in one-on-one defense!

The moment Link wanted to take the seat, he gave Barnes a dark elbow, which made Barnes grin. Link's mouth is not only like a knife, but his hands are also ruthless. Grizzlies players, no Mr. Good.

Barnes was nervous to find himself forced to play Link low. The whole world knows that Kobe's back-to-back technique is superb. And Link, but he scored a lore shot with a post-up on Kobe's head!

After receiving the ball, Link did not hesitate, and slammed back!

"Bang!"

The players around were shocked. The confrontation was too fierce, like a freestyle fight.

Barnes felt like his ribs were about to break, but there was nothing he could do.

So, he pushed up again, preventing Link from continuing to advance.

At this moment, Link's shoulder suddenly turned to the right. Barnes was alerted immediately, the guy may be trying to take advantage of the opportunity to move his center of gravity forward and turn his back to break through!

How fucking cunning!

Barnes then moved in the direction of Link's swaying shoulders, but just as Link was about to turn around, Grizzly 0 suddenly turned in the opposite direction and directly rolled over for a jumper!

Link didn't want to turn around and break through, he just made a realistic shoulder shake!

Barnes was completely stunned. When he remembered that he was going to block, Link's picturesque fallback jumper had already been shot.

"Barnes was completely tricked by a very curved shoulder shake! Can this ball be made!?" Barkley's voice just fell, and the basketball went straight to the net!

"Brush!" Link killed him with one move!

"Strong shot, Link's post-up skills are simply pleasing to the eye! This summer, Link had better go to Olajuwon's training camp for further study. I can guarantee that Olajuwon has never taught a student as good as him! ' Barkley applauded and cheered.

Link's post attack is really beautiful. Not only can he score goals, but his movements are also good-looking.

Link did not celebrate after scoring the goal, but immediately returned to defense. He knew that it was not yet time to celebrate.

Paul shook his head, this is also something that can't be helped. As Kobe's good friend, Paul knew very well that Kobe practiced his post attack with Link more than once. That kid's back level is not below Kobe's!

Grant Hill, who was on the Clippers' bench, rubbed his eyes. I don't know if it was an illusion. He always felt that he could vaguely see his own shadow on Link...

The Clippers would love to regain their 7-point advantage, but their offense started to struggle.

Link followed Barnes closely. He knew very well that this guy with tattoos was feeling hot these days. Barnes made 6 of 7 three-pointers in Denver, and Link couldn't control it. But at FedEx Arena, Link wouldn't allow anyone to be so reckless.

Jordan repeated his old trick and gave Barnes an off-ball screen. But Link is not stupid, he won't run to and entangle with Jordan again and again.

The first time he was solidly blocked by Jordan, it was because Link did not expect that Jordan would come to the pick-and-roll. But now, Link just flashed lightly, passed by Jordan, and continued to bite Barnes.

Barnes's move failed, and Paul only found another Clippers forward Griffin after breaking through.

After Griffin received the basketball, Randolph was still half a size away from him. Seeing this situation, Griffin made a jump shot! This season, Griffin has seen a marked increase in the number of mid-range shots. But the efficiency... but it's not very eye-catching.

This time, too, Griffin's shooting stability is poor, and Randolph is still very good at defending today. Seeing Griffin's direct jumper, Randolph took two big steps up, covering Griffin's sight.

Under the interference of Randolph, Griffin finally only got a hammer. Randolph has not been involved in any messes in the playoffs until now. Even during the warm-up, Randolph was shooting in order and did not participate in the dispute between Jordan and Link.

The big black bear is extremely devoted, whether it is offense or defense, he is extremely focused, just focusing on basketball.

The Clippers' offense failed, and Barnes was the most nervous. Because the attack failed, it meant that he had to face Link's almighty skills again.

Link was the same as just now, leisurely and unhurriedly. This time, Link played an off-ball pick-and-roll with Gasol when he cut to the three-second zone.

Barnes quickly crossed Gasol and continued to follow Link. Jordan also still clings to Gasol, not giving him space for mid-range shots.

Then, time seemed to be reversed. The scene just now is repeated again!

Gasol hangs upside down to Link from a high position, and Link tortures Matt Barnes's nerves from a low position!

This time, Clippers players are already hesitant to double-team. Especially Jordan, he is the last thing he wants to see Link do whatever he wants in the three-second zone.

But Link made a decision when the Clippers players hesitated. Link feinted twice in a row with his back. Barnes judged it right the first time, but was triggered by the second feint.

Akira flew Barnes, and the rest was easy for Link.

There was no Kobe in the playoffs this year, but Barkley felt in a trance that he saw Kobe.

For the second consecutive round, Link scored in a low-position single. 4 to 7, the Clippers' advantage is gradually being reduced.

"When you and Kobe were teammates, were you also so weak? No wonder Kobe kept telling me that training was boring!" Link didn't keep silent this time, he spat out.

Barnes bit his lip, if he could, he really wanted to tear Link's mouth off!

Little Jordan also heard Link's trash talk, and was even more upset.

What's the point of bullying a small forward in the paint? Jordan swore that he would let Link know the cruelty of the insider in the next round!

The Clippers were obviously in a hurry, and they all knew the consequences of letting Link start. The only way to stop Link was to interrupt his momentum.

So, Paul took the heavy responsibility, swayed Conley with a fake, and made a pull-up jumper.

But maybe because the game has just started, Paul's hand is still a little cold. The ball hit the side of the basket and missed.

Just when Paul was annoyed, Jordan jumped up and grabbed the offensive rebound before Gasol!

At this moment, Jordan has waited for an unknown time. He's been eager to grab an offensive rebound and hit a second offense. So, the attention is extremely focused.

After winning the rebound, Jordan didn't plan to pass again. He is going to take off and dunk under the basket and humiliate Gasol's defense!

Little Gasol has lost his best defensive position at this time, and he also knows that if he is more than bounce, he will undoubtedly lose. If you block it rashly, you will either be detained or be fouled.

So the Spaniard took a different approach, calmly handed everything down, and knocked out the basketball in Jordan's hands!

That guy's ball guard, it's almost meaningless.

"Beautiful chipping, Marc Gasol deserves to be the best defensive player of the season. To be honest, I don't think there is anything to doubt about him winning the award. Defense is something that cannot be quantified by data. He is calm and precise. , decisively, this is not the best defensive player what is it?"

Barkley has almost become a "bear secret". Just now he was just Qualink, and now even Gasol is boasting.

Gasol picked up the basketball, and Jordan wanted to grab it. But Gasol swung his elbow, and Jordan was immediately slapped on the face. The referee usually doesn't brag about the physical contact between the inside player and the opponent when he guards the ball.

Again, the Grizzlies don't have Mr. Good.

This time, Link jumped down as always. If you use the same trick for three consecutive rounds, even a fool knows to be on guard.

Little Jordan is not stupid. This time he and Matt Barnes teamed up Link in the low post. A small forward is double-teamed in the post, which is a spectacle. People used to ask Olajuwon if he could play small forward, but after today, people probably should ask Link if he can play center.

His threat in the post is comparable to that of a center!

Jordan had just been double-teamed, and he was ready to invite Link to a hot pot at any time. Link was not surprised, but said to Jordan, "Your defense is the fucking water!"

"DeAndre, your people!" At the same time, Paul also shouted.

When Jordan looked up, he saw Gasol who was vacated.

It's over, it's been played!

The next second, the basketball flew out from the top of Barnes's head and fell into Gasol's hands!

Gasol takes a jump shot from a step behind the free throw line! All Jordan could do was pray in his heart.

But Gasol has been aggrieved for so long, how can he let Jordan escape? The basketball was firmly in the net, and Gasol's soft touch was beyond Jordan's reach.

Link and Gasol used superb inside and outside line coordination to make the Clippers have no temper!

With 2 points, 2 assists and 1 steal, in just a few rounds, Gasol's data table was almost filled.

"Beautiful cooperation, Link and Gasol's high and low tactics made the Clippers unable to find a way to defend at all. Gasol played well, and he proved with practical actions that he is not only the best defensive player, Still one of the best centers in the league!" Shaquille O'Neal clapped his hands, the guy was a modern Sabonis.

6 to 7, the Grizzlies scored three consecutive possessions. And the three rounds are all positional attacks, which is a manifestation of their strong strength.

When Link connects with the best defensive player next to him, the Clippers are in big trouble.