Seven Hundred and Thirty-Three: Terrible Memories From Sixteen Years Ago

Just as people were looking forward to the Blazers two days ago, today, the Pacers also carry the expectations of many people.

"Prevent the Grizzlies from breaking through the last line of defense for 72 wins." This slogan alone is enough to prove the game's status in the hearts of fans.

Although the Blazers were still one step away from topping the Grizzlies in the last game, today, people are still full of confidence in the Pacers.

People are thinking, that short step, the Pacers might actually be able to get past it.

The reason is simple, the Pacers have Paul George.

Handsome, well-rounded, tall and arm-length, with an excellent record... If you want to select the most troublesome person in the league other than James and Durant, it will undoubtedly be Paul George.

He has almost all the conditions for success. He led the team to the first place in the Eastern Conference. His personal performance is very good, and his physical condition is more advantageous than Link. Even that face is like a superstar.

The most important thing is that George and Link had just had a fight with each other the last time. Facts have proved that once the two sides are soaring, George will not be easily thrown away.

Blocking Link and preventing the Grizzlies from breaking their 72-win record, George was the perfect fit.

"Paul George's performance in the last game was very good. In the face of the Chicago Bulls' candy-like defense, when his teammates lost their sights under that tough defense. George used a super high shooting rate of 62.4%. He scored 33 points to help the Pacers get through this difficult time! He has been in good shape recently, and he must be looking forward to this game. Maybe, George can really give Link a taste of failure today."

Along with Reggie Miller's commentary, the live footage gave George a close-up.

George also hugged and chatted with Link for a long time before the game today. He is still a warm and good buddy around Link. But after the game started, George's expression changed.

He became focused, no longer smiling, as if he would never stop until he took the victory away.

George stood across from Link on his hips, waiting for the kick-off. His confident appearance made fans more convinced that this would be a bright night for the Pacers No. 24.

With him, maybe the Pacers can really cross that one step!

The referee walked to the middle circle with the ball, and both sides couldn't wait.

The starting lineup of the two sides is the same as the last time they played against each other. The Grizzlies will not change the starting lineup easily, and the Pacers coach Frank Vogel will also be the same.

Hibbert, West, George, Stephenson and George. Hill, the Pacers sent their starting five tigers to beat the Heat.

Bird was right yesterday, the Pacers do have one of the best teams in the league.

The referee threw the basketball into the air, and "Black Yao Ming" Hibbert won the first attack ball for the Pacers by virtue of his height advantage.

Suddenly, the Consecco Arena became full of people. I don't know, I thought the finals were staged ahead of schedule.

Since the brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Indianapolis, the basketball capital, seems to have completely fallen. Not even the legendary Larry Bird could save Indiana from decline.

But the appearance of Paul George changed everything. The current Pacers seem to be back in the 1990s and early 2000s.

The fans here will be shouting for every game they play. And the players will also offer fans a wonderful victory.

Bird in the luxury box held his chin, his eyes fixed on the court.

If this game was the Finals, what would the Pacers do? Bird believes that through this game, he can even see the future of the Pacers!

After George Hill took possession of the ball and passed halftime, the first attack did not go to George, but to Stephenson.

The Pacers are actually a team-biased offense, and they don't bombard them with George as soon as they come up.

Stephenson, who has a background in streetball, bumped into Iguodala and made a one-handed move to protect the ball.

Once again, Stephenson was eager to emulate Jordan. Jordan might be able to get past Iguodala with a one-handed guard, but Stephenson can't.

Stephenson's dribbling is actually not superb, the center of gravity is a little too high. A few feints didn't cause Iguodala trouble, but he was almost stolen by Iguodala.

In the last game between the two sides, Stephenson also wanted to share the pressure for George. But twice in a row, Stephenson was kept out of temper by Iguodala.

In the end, Stephenson had to give the ball to George. The protagonist of this game is destined to be the No. 24 from California.

The moment Paul George caught the ball, all the fans in the Consecco Arena stood up! George VS Link, this is the essence of this game!

Everyone couldn't wait to see how George would score on Link's head.

In the last game, George and Link fought an explosive battle. Link's 50-point triple-double can be said to be forced out by George. But today, Link didn't want to do that. To ensure victory, George must be contained. To explode, it must be unilaterally suppressing George!

After George got the ball, he immediately took advantage of David West's screen to break through. George was not slow, and his pace was great. After breaking through the cover, most people couldn't keep up with him.

Link also couldn't go around and block him completely, but he stayed by George's side from beginning to end, trying to give George a strong confrontation.

Seeing that George suddenly raised his center of gravity, Link immediately braked and raised his arms to block George's shot!

Sure enough, in the next second, George made a pull-up jumper! But to George's surprise, Link didn't even leave him half a step!

Link knew that George's center of gravity was very obvious when he dribbled the ball. If he raises his center of gravity early, it means he's going to shoot!

Although the two have few chances to play each other after a season, because they have been training together all summer, George has few secrets in front of Link.

"Damn it!" A look of panic appeared on George's stern face. He knew that his emergency stop couldn't get too far away from Link, but he didn't expect that he didn't even get a step away!

After George took off, the angle of the shot was completely blocked by Link. In desperation, George could only forcibly change his throw into a pass in the air!

But at this time, everyone in the Pacers tacitly agreed that George would shoot, and they were not ready to catch the ball at all.

Hibbert, who was standing under the basket, was ready to grab a rebound, but found that the basketball suddenly flew towards him.

"Black Yao Ming" couldn't react at all. By the time he reached out to pick it up, the basketball had already flown out of bounds.

The audience sighed, and the excited fans all sat back cursing. Who would have thought that George, who had high hopes, was actually prevented by Link in the first round?

"Damn it, my fault!" Not to mention the fans, even George himself was disappointed. As soon as he landed, he raised his right hand apologetically and took the initiative to admit his mistake.

"George seems to be in a hurry. The ball just passed was too hastily. It may be because the game has just started and his mentality has not been adjusted yet. But it doesn't matter, this is only the first round." Reggie Miller shook his head. , can hardly hide the disappointment. However, in Miller's view, this mistake will not have any impact on the overall situation.

Many people think that George's mistake just now was accidental. But George himself knew that Link's defense just now was flawless!

He accurately anticipated the timing of his emergency stop, and immediately blocked his shooting angle. Even if you didn't make a mistake just now, that shot would hardly hit.

What a terrible defense!

George shook his head hastily, trying to shake the shadow of failure out of his head.

That's what the game with Link is like, he's going to cause you frustration every now and then. If you're bluffed by this, then wait to be hammered by Link today.

The more afraid you are, the more miserable you will be.

George knew he needed to get back together now, and it wasn't the end of the world. Besides, it is also not easy for Link to score a goal on his head!

In a blink of an eye, the Grizzlies had attacked. The fans of Consecco Arena also readjusted their mentality and cheered again.

It doesn't matter if he can't get in, it's just as well that Link can't get in.

Link received a pass from Conley on the left side of the three-point line and was ready to start the offense. The Grizzlies' offense can safely be handed over to Link to start, because in the end it is the attack and the pass, and Link can make the most correct choice.

"Link is also holding the ball and preparing to attack, let's see what trouble George will bring to Link this time!" Reggie Miller was gearing up.

Link called for a screen after holding the ball, and then said something that George felt inexplicable.

"Did Durant talk to you on the phone before the game?"

"Ah!?" George was stunned for a moment, where is this? This game is about Durant.

"It's better not to be on the phone."

After Link finished speaking, Gasol's cover was just in place!

Now, only Durant in the league has deeply felt Link's changes. Now it seems that Durant has not reminded George, then, the offense is simple!

Link accelerated to the side with the cover and quickly broke through. George flexibly bypassed Gasol Jr., and soon came to Link from the sideways.

On defense, George is also an All-Defensive Team-level. Also, the Pacers are one of the best defensive teams in the league.

Just when George thought he had blocked Link's breakthrough route and now only had to watch out for Link's shot, Link suddenly changed the direction of breakthrough!

George's eyes widened, what's going on! ? Lin Ke has clearly focused, how can he change his breakthrough direction under such circumstances! ?

George was stunned, standing there like a wooden stake.

Link passed the stunned George and slid in the air over Hibbert, who came to block, and made an easy layup.

"What happened!? Why did George suddenly stay in place!?" On the commentary stage, Reggie Miller's commentary partner spread his hands.

Reggie Miller sat in the seat with the same expression as George and didn't say a word for a long time.

"Reggie? You said what happened just now? Why was George suddenly stunned?"

The partner continued to question, but Miller still didn't open his mouth.

What did he see just now? Link changed the direction of breakthrough when he had already lowered his center of gravity, and shook George out of a position.

This scene reminded Miller of a spring 16 years ago. He was in this arena back then, in George's position, and swayed in the same way against a graceful man in a Pistons' No. 33 jersey.

Then, an angry Miller rushed up and hugged No. 33, and thus received a technical foul. It was one of the few times Miller was so annoyed by being played by an opponent.

And just now, Link and that No. 33 moved almost exactly the same! George was like Miller back then, and he didn't even know what happened when he was thrown away.

George froze in place like a wooden stake because he hadn't reacted from his brain to his body. Miller was in this state back then. The only difference between him and George was that he applied for a technical foul and George didn't.

What's that number 33 called? By the way, Grant Hill.

"Reggie? Reggie?"

Miller's partner shouted twice, and Miller came back to his senses.

"What happened to that ball just now?"

"It's nothing, George will be able to adjust soon." Miller squeezed out a smile and nodded to his partner. At the same time, the Pacers have also issued a baseline ball, ready to attack the second time.

However, Miller said that because he didn't want to create panic.

What he really wanted to answer his partner just now was, "No, George is in big trouble!"

Judging from George's reaction, Miller speculated that he had never seen Link use that trick before. In other words, he is as helpless now as he was in 1998.

Link still understands George, but George's understanding of Link is skewed. Miller pouted, wishing it was just an accident.

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