Six Hundred and Forty-Eighth: The 3-Point King at FedEx Arena

The Raptors' "dumpling" defense made Link uncomfortable.

At the same time facing two strong athletic forwards plus a tall and long arm guard, this can be tighter than ordinary double teams.

Link then also began to try to pass the ball in the double team, but it didn't work well. It's not that Link's passing is not good, but that after Link passes the ball, his teammates' hit rate is not good.

Conley and Iguodala's consecutive three-pointers made the Raptors' double team more decisive and fierce.

Link was consuming his physical energy violently, but he was unable to reduce the score for the Grizzlies.

After half the game in the first quarter, Jogel reluctantly replaced Iguodala with Nick Young, hoping to help Link from beyond the three-point line.

Today, however, "Yang Shaoxia" doesn't seem to be in a state either. As a "convulsion player", while you enjoy the benefits that Nick Young brings to the team after his outburst, you must also accept the negative impact he brings to the team when he doesn't feel good.

The Grizzlies were unable to shoot three-pointers today, and Link struggled under the double teams of DeRozan, Gay and Valanciunas.

The Raptors' situation is the exact opposite of the Grizzlies. They are very efficient, and even Gay has a rare high efficiency. Today, DeRozan, Lowry and Gay are very closely related, and because of the poor shooting rate of the Grizzlies, the Raptors counterattack a lot, so most of the shots are more reasonable, and the shooting rate is naturally high.

The Raptors, who had no sense of existence, stunned the FedEx Arena in fear. After a season, even the strongest team will capsize.

Even the all-powerful Bulls in 1996 suffered from underdogs.

It is worth mentioning that the newly established Toronto Raptors were one of the members who defeated the 96 Bulls. The Raptors only won 21 that year, one of which beat God.

Countless Canadian fans are excited at this time. Maybe this time, the Raptors can once again create miracles like they beat the Bulls in 1996!

After the first quarter, the Raptors entered the break with an 8-point advantage 28-20.

A game to get rid of the Grizzlies by 8 points, which is undoubtedly a very remarkable achievement. The Raptors just made a long shot at the buzzer at the end of the first quarter. If it wasn't for Terrence Rose's three-pointer, the Grizzlies would have fallen behind by double digits.

Guy put his arms around the shoulders of his two younger brothers,

Smile very happily. No team is unbeatable, not even the No. 1 team!

"The Grizzlies were so passive today, they seemed to collectively forget their crosshairs in Indianapolis. Link created a lot of opportunities for others, but they took too few opportunities."

Hubie Brown is also nervous now. He didn't expect the Raptors to play so well today.

It's true that even strong teams have times when the gutter capsizes. But it would be a pity if the Grizzlies' undefeated gold body was so easily destroyed by the Raptors.

Fortunately, the problem with the Grizzlies is very obvious, and that is the three-point shooting rate!

As long as the three-point shooting problem can be solved, the Grizzlies can get back their rhythm. The Raptors played a lot of counterattacks today, most of which were missed by the Grizzlies, allowing the Raptors to get a long rebound and easily counterattack.

So as long as the three-pointer can be made, all problems will be solved.

Link sat on the bench and seized every second of rest. 8 points is a hurdle, if it can be pulled back in time, it will be fine. But if the point difference continues to widen, the game will be completely in the rhythm of the Raptors.

Jogel also has a lot of headaches, and some problems cannot be solved at the tactical level. No matter how good the tactics are, but the player can't make the last shot, even if the great coach comes, it's useless.

It's not that the Grizzlies didn't get a chance just now. Link's breakthrough shot created many opportunities for open shots, but the low shooting percentage did not turn the opportunity into a score.

Nick Young, Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and other substitutes, Jogel has also tried, and the effect is very general. If Nick Young can't get up, he can't exert his power. As for the latter two, they are not shooters at all.

Now, the Grizzlies only have one last option left. But he didn't get any chance to play in the previous few games, so it must be risky to play him.

But today, whether he's ready or not, Jogel just let him try it.

"Mike, you started the game in place of Iguodala in the second quarter. When Link is double-teamed, I hope you can seize the opportunity!"

After Jogel finished speaking, a white man with long hair stood up and took off his training suit.

He didn't ask much, and he didn't say much. Instead, he silently pressed his legs and jumped on the spot twice. His every move reveals two words, maturity and professionalism.

Fighting again for FedEx Arena after five years, everything is right and wrong. But the purpose is the same - to win.

After a simple warm-up, Mike Miller turned his head and winked at Link, "Don't worry, Link, I will try my best to grasp it."

For some reason, Link suddenly felt relieved.

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Mike Miller, a name with little role in NBA history.

He was once the best rookie in the 00-01 season, the best sixth man in the 05-06 season, and the hero of the Heat's championship in the 11-12 season.

Even with all the accolades, many people are still not impressed with Mike Miller. After all, he was never the protagonist.

When the 05-06 season took the best sixth man, the protagonist of the Grizzlies was the big Gasol who averaged 20+8+4. In the 06-07 season, Gasol only played 59 games due to injuries, and Miller was ordered to play the role of the core of the offense, averaging 18.5 points per game. However, since the Grizzlies failed to reach the playoffs in the end, he still did not receive much recognition and attention, and passed by the identity of the protagonist here.

By the time he won the championship in 2012, Miller had changed from the best rookie to a thirty-something veteran. At that time, he was no longer the backbone of the league.

Although he has never been the protagonist, Mike Miller doesn't care. He may not be the protagonist, but he will be exhausted for the team's victory. He'll take every 3-pointer he can and turn it into an advantage for the team.

Until now, Mike Miller is still the player with the most three-pointers in the history of the Grizzlies, and this is his home!

However, even many Grizzlies fans don't know this record, let alone Raptors players.

They didn't even feel the danger approaching when the three-pointers at FedEx Arena came back online.

"The Grizzlies replaced Mike Miller. They obviously want to improve the team's three-point situation. Link played at the beginning of the second quarter, which shows that the Grizzlies are really embarrassed."

Hubie Brown introduced Miller with just a few words. No one believed that a guy who was almost 34 years old and whose athletic ability was severely degraded could help Link in front of Guy and DeRozan, who were flying in the sky.

But Link didn't think so. From the moment Miller blinked at him, he felt inexplicably at ease.

Miller seems to be the patron saint beside Link. As long as he sees him by his side, Link is not afraid of being knocked down by his opponent.

Although they didn't get along with Miller for a long time, although they were still opponents in the finals last season. But through the limited relationship, it is not difficult for Link to find the maturity in Miller.

On his first day on the team, he brought small gifts to each of his teammates. He can talk to everyone and get along with everyone. He never slackens on the training ground because he is a veteran, and even works as hard as a young player.

His unique mature temperament is inexplicably reassuring. Somewhere, Link always felt that old Miller was the turning point of the game!

After the start of the second quarter, the Grizzlies took the lead. On the Raptors side, the strategy was the same as in the first quarter.

Gay led the whole court to defend Link, and Valanciunas would not easily stay away from the basket. DeRozan kept his distance from Miller while watching for Link's breakthrough.

Once Link accelerates into the penalty area, a three-person double team will soon be formed!

Link didn't try much with the Raptors either. In the first round, after he took over the basketball, he went inside around Randolph's screen.

Gay quickly got out of the pick-and-roll, extending his long arms to delay Link, preventing him from sprinting comfortably.

Valanciunas immediately slid to the basket, as if a mountain stood in front of the rim.

DeRozan left Miller without hesitation. The Grizzlies couldn't even change a bunch of main players. There was only Mike Miller, so why be afraid?

Hubby Brown on the commentary stage closed his eyes again, and it was another rude double-team. Link would definitely fall hard this time!

The moment the encirclement was formed, Link used a hook-like action to pass the basketball from the crowd to the three-point line.

Everything is so familiar, double-teaming, passing, open space... This kind of drama was staged countless times in the first quarter of the game, but most of the time, the ending ended in a blackout.

Mike Miller received the basketball, and a familiar feeling ran through his body instantly.

Why did he fly from Miami to Memphis? First, because the Heat had to clear space, Miller couldn't keep it. Second, because Miller still wants to play at a high level and assist the greatest player!

Before, he thought the greatest player was James. But now, it was Link.

Let me escort you, boy!

Mike Miller shot decisively without even a second of hesitation. His prime was in Memphis, and the Grizzlies are Miller's longest-serving team.

Now, it's time to tell the world that the three-pointer at FedEx Arena is back!

"Mike Miller made a three-pointer, did you have it this time? Go in! Finally went in, Mike Miller hit one shot! The Grizzlies finally broke their scoring drought, and the Raptors finally paid from beyond the arc. The price! Mike Miller made a difference as soon as he got on the court, he is one of the best shooters in the league!"

Hubby Brown and the fans cheered for a fringe on the bench.

After scoring the goal, Miller smiled slightly, this feeling... so familiar. Five years ago, he was doing this every day in Memphis. Now, nothing has changed.

Miller quickly began to retreat. On the way back, he glanced at Link and winked at Link again.

Link laughed. He knew that old Miller could be trusted.

The Raptors want to top the league like they did in 1996? From now on, it is impossible.