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1101: Cole's Counterattack

At the end of the half-time game, few fans in the Oracle Arena were smiling.

58 to 55, the Memphis Grizzlies returned to the locker room with a 3-point advantage.

Although the 3-point gap is not big, the Warriors can't catch up for a long time when the opponent loses Gasol, which really disappoints the Warriors fans on the scene.

The entire second quarter became Link's solo performance time.

He always stood up to resolve the crisis when the Warriors were about to overtake the score, scoring amazing goals after amazing results.

After the half, Link had scored 22 points. In the second quarter alone, he scored 14 points.

Durant only scored 14 points in two quarters, and he didn't score much in the first quarter in the defensive battle between the two sides. In the second quarter, Durant also repeatedly hit a wall.

Now, Duran specifically said that he would return the double, and he couldn't even compete with Link.

Everyone felt that the Warriors must be quite depressed at this moment, and they must be anxious.

However, Steve Cole was calm when he was interviewed by the sidelines.

"We are only three points behind, and the game is still under control so far. In the second half, we will take action."

Cole's tone was calm, and he didn't look like he was pretending.

In fact, Cole is not pretending.

Link's performance in the second quarter was simply amazing. With his own strength, he filled the gap left by Gasol's departure. With his own strength, he dominated both offense and defense.

But equally, the consumption of Link in the second quarter is also quite huge!

When you have to face a defensive player like Durant every round, even if you can score a goal, you have to pay a huge price. Not to mention, you have to face Durant's repeated attacks on the defensive end.

What's more, the Grizzlies just finished the back-to-back game. And there was no garbage time in those two back-to-back games in Los Angeles.

In other words, Link doesn't play much.

The next second half will be a very serious test for Link.

In addition, the Warriors will also change their offensive strategy in the second half. Kerr decided to help the team regain their advantage outside the three-point line.

In fact, after that timeout in the second quarter, Cole's change has achieved initial results.

If Link hadn't performed so well, the Grizzlies wouldn't have been the leading Grizzlies now.

But in the second half, Link may not be able to withstand it.

The cheerleader girls during the intermission did not cause much trouble. After all, the people who came to watch the football on site were all for watching the men.

Although the halftime break was short, the fans on the scene seemed to have been waiting for centuries.

The gap between exciting competitions is so impatient.

15 minutes later, the players from both sides returned to the court.

Link played at the beginning of the second half, although he only had two minutes off in the second quarter that had just ended.

Seeing this, Cole waved his hand!

He wants to use the league's most fierce offensive firepower to swallow that guy!

"The Warriors' offense has become very fast and the number of balls is transmitted is also very large. It is obvious that they have reduced the singles of the stars and paid more attention to team cooperation."

While Mark Jackson spoke, Thompson used his teammates to cover and pass the ball and shoot three-pointers.

At the beginning of the second half, the Warriors tied the score.

Soon, "Savior Link" was launched again. He made a firm breakthrough and caused Durant's defensive foul and successfully won two free throws.

Although it caused a foul, Cole could see that Link's steps were already a little heavy.

If you have sufficient physical fitness, the ball just now might be 2+1.

Link made two free throws, but the time to adjust his breathing between two free throws was longer than in the first half.

After the free throw, Link was not allowed to start running immediately.

Because the Warriors drove a fast bottom line ball, the pace should be as fast as possible.

Gradually, the Warriors began to take the initiative and the score gap was gradually widened.

Link and the others were still resisting, but with the Warriors' super high three-point shooting percentage, their resistance seemed somewhat weak.

When the third quarter ended in the eighth minute, the score difference had been widened to 12 points.

Link was already out of breath, he was too tired.

Fighting with the Warriors with Durant is indeed not a good choice. The third quarter game seemed to instantly bring Link back to last summer and back to the day he lost to the Warriors.

"The Warriors lead by 12 points, and the Grizzlies are becoming more and more passive! Sure enough, the result will never be known within the last second of the basketball game! When the Grizzlies had the advantage in the first half, many people thought the Warriors were finished. But now, Kevin is trying to make the goal he doubled back!"

Mark Jackson is not an alarmist statement. If the game continues like this, the gap will definitely be wider.

It may not be certain whether the game will be beaten or not.

"Damn it, I can't continue to compete with them in a small lineup. This is just bumping into their hardest parts." Quinn Snyder couldn't sit still. The Warriors who had Durant were almost invincible in the rhythm they liked.

Jogel did not answer, and of course he knew this. But now, he has no way to force the Warriors to change the formation.

Although Harrell is also very powerful, due to his height and insufficient independent offensive methods, it is difficult for him to pose a threat to the Warriors' defense.

After two more minutes of the game, the score difference became 16 points. This was when Wade scored two three-pointers at a critical moment, otherwise the score difference would have reached 20!

On the court, Durant finally started to swear trash with Link.

Now Link, he can afford to offend him!

"Don't worry, your double return package will be here soon, bastard!" Durant kept chattering in Link's ear, and Link didn't even have the energy to fight Durant.

Just then, Jogel stopped the game and he could no longer sit still.

"The Grizzlies were stopped, and I can't remember how many times they were stopped in the third quarter. But now there are only two minutes left in the game. No matter what adjustments Coach Joggel makes, it should be difficult to achieve results."

Mark Jackson shook his head, thinking that the Grizzlies had begun to lose their composure.

Link walked off the court and put on a towel. As soon as he lowered his head, big sweat began to drip onto the floor.

"The game is tough, guys, but you must not give up. Next, we need to force the Warriors to slow down, and we need to regain the advantage in the inside!"

Jogel punched the tactical board, hoping to cheer everyone up.

"Link, Richardson will play for you next. You have two minutes of rest, and in the fourth quarter... I may need you to play full."

After Jogel finished speaking, Link nodded and did not try to take over the head coach's job.

Players and coaches must also trust each other.

"Next, Zach, you and Jokic are in the inside. On the offensive end, we try to make the ball to the inside!"

As soon as Jogel said this, everyone turned their eyes to Old Zach.

Randolph and Tony Allen are basically two bench treasures this year.

But although he didn't play much, the team's confrontational training has never been lost.

Now that I want to be led by the Warriors, I can only take the initiative to change.

Randolph nodded and stood up quickly.

At the same time, countless live cameras also targeted the big black bear.

Cole looked at the big screen and smiled disdainfully.

So, the current savior of the Grizzlies is an old Zach Randolph?

The Warriors won!

Randolph moved for a while and looked at Link, as if he had something to say.

"What's wrong? Zach."

"Do you remember my request to you after the season was reimbursed when I won the championship last time?" Randolph's expression was serious. In a critical moment, this fat man would never be disappointed.

"Well...I don't remember." Link waved his hand embarrassedly.

"At that time, I asked you to bring us to the top, and you did it. Now, I will also try my best to lead the team out of the predicament. Then, you will take us to the top again."

The pause time ended, and Zach stepped into the court with a tyrant back and bear waist.
Chapter completed!
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