Chapter 1157 (1/2)
Evan Turner was humiliated by link's spacer as soon as he came up.
Indeed, in most people's minds, link is a technical player.
However, his physical quality is also very strong and unappealing.
Even if James and link fight each other hard, they can't take advantage of it, let alone Evan Turner.
Turner defense is very positive, but the gap between the two sides is too big.
In the first round, link gave the Trail Blazers a bad start.
Sure enough, with the strength of the pioneers, relying on defense can not pose any threat to the Grizzlies.
The result of this game depends on the attack of Lillard and McCollam!
Portland's backcourt double barreled again, and this time Lillard called Mayes Leonard to set up cover for himself.
Leonard can pull out of the three-point line after the screen, which can create space for Lillard to break through.
Lillard is very fast and starts ”gearshift acceleration” as soon as he bypasses the screen.
Conley although very hard, but want to cover interference in the case of catching up with Lillard, it is a very difficult thing.
The No.0 defender in black went straight into the three second zone and was as calm as ever.
If it is against other teams, Lillard will definitely choose to attack directly. But in the face of Grizzlies... He knew it couldn't be that simple.
After stepping into the restricted area, Lillard looked warily at his side. Sure enough, link has rushed at him!
Link was like a high-speed approaching fighter, two or three steps across to Lillard's side.
”Damn it!” Lillard knows link too well. After all, he is a regular at link training camp.
He knew that link would not sit back and watch. So even if you break through, don't think it's all right.
Lillard didn't choose to challenge link. He didn't want to be eaten by link's spicy hot pot.
This has always been indomitable No. 0 guard, was also wearing No. 0 link awed!
Lillard finally chose to pass the ball, and the target of the pass was Evan Turner, who was emptied by link.
Turner was standing outside the three-point line and hesitated, wondering whether to step in and get a two. After all, Turner still has a B-number on his three-point ability.
However, Turner did not dare to hesitate when he saw link turning the gun head and approaching rapidly.
No more hesitation, no chance! Link in the defensive end of the deterrent, is really frightening!
So, Evan Turner made a three-point shot before link came forward.
However, Turner's three-point shooting rate of less than 30% is very stable.
Evan Turner's three-point was still in the box when link didn't interfere with the shot in time!
”No, the Blazers lost the attack again! Evan Turner got a great three-point chance, but unfortunately, he didn't take it
Turner that chagrin ah, sure enough, the playoffs is a completely merciless stage!
In the playoffs, any of your shortcomings will be caught and magnified.
Turner believes that he will get a lot of open three-point opportunities later. However, he was not happy about this...
”shit!” Lillard clenched his teeth and was very reluctant.
Link's coverage on the defensive end is almost the whole half court!
No matter where you are, he may appear and stop you from scoring.
This sense of oppression reminds Lillard of the playoffs in 2015.
It was the last year that the Grizzlies created the dynasty of three consecutive titles. In the second round of the series, the trailblazers, who just finished the reversal after being 1-3 behind, met the unbeatable Grizzlies.
Everyone thought tough Blazers would make trouble for the Grizzlies. As a result, Lillard was limited by link and Conley in that series.
For several games in a row, his shooting percentage was under 30%, and his score was not above 20.
Lillard thought he would no longer feel desperate because of the Grizzlies' defense. After all, he didn't feel that way last season.
But now he found that he was wrong.
Two years later, he still can't break through link's defense!
The Blazers failed again, but the Grizzlies didn't miss the chance to open the score.
In this attack, link broke through the ball, attracting defensive assists and Gasol's bottom corner three-point hit.