384: Turn into a dark cloud
Stephen Curry played the pick-and-roll with the ball, which was almost the most used tactic by Mark Jackson.
But the Warriors are still happy because this is their most efficient offensive method.
Curry got rid of Conley and fired outside the three-point line for the ninth time in this game. All Warriors fans raised their arms high, while Carl Landry turned around and stuck in the position, preparing to fight for an offensive rebound.
Then, the basketball went straight through the net, and Stephen Curry made another three-pointer! 6 of 9 three-pointers, which is the report card that Curry handed over to save face after continuing 1 of 6 from outside the three-point line in the last game!
"I've never seen a point guard shooter like him. He can attack directly outside the three-point line after dribbling. This ability is very rare!"
"Yes, Stephen Curry played a good goal today, and he and Carl Landry, who came on as a substitute, supported the Warriors' offense. But the Warriors fans were still not very happy because at this time, the Warriors were still 8 points behind the Grizzlies! Curry's three-pointer did not allow the Warriors to win the game, but just pulled the Warriors back from the cliff."
The commentator's words reminded the Warriors fans who were cheering and not to be too happy too early.
Because at this time, there was only 1 minute and 22 seconds left before the end of the game. Curry's three-pointer allowed the Warriors to narrow the gap to single digits, but the Warriors had not yet reached the victory.
After Curry scored, Mark Jackson turned his attention to Link, who made Bogut take a technical foul in the first quarter. It was him again, and every time Curry scored, he could always respond. I wonder if Link would be so magical this time.
Throughout the game, Link was like a dark cloud covering Curry. Whenever Curry was about to shine and heat, Link would always appear in time to make Curry dim again.
From the beginning of the second quarter to now, Curry and Link have never stopped entangled. If it weren't for the "Divine Bird" Carl Landry on the bench, the Warriors had scored 20 points in a state of bravery, the Warriors might not even have the chance to narrow the score to single digits.
Of course, Landry is not omnipotent. He can score on the offensive end, and Randolph and Gasol can also score on his head. Landry's defense is a cliché flaw. And today, only Landry can score points on the Warriors' bench, so if his 20 points averaged to 5 substitutes, it wouldn't be so amazing.
Therefore, the Warriors were suppressed throughout the game.
This scene is just like the Los Angeles Clippers a few days ago. Paul saw it and must have felt extremely familiar.
They have been chasing, but they can't catch up no matter what.
The game continued, and the Grizzlies attacked. Conley was not impulsive because he was scored by Curry. Curry did play well today, which must be admitted. But Conley would not risk the team's victory because of the so-called face issue.
Now for the Grizzlies, the most extra time is time. Therefore, Conley put the pace very slowly and wanted to run it for 24 seconds.
Link has been standing in the right corner, supporting his knees with his hands, as if he didn't want to run. But even so, Harrison Barnes was extremely nervous. He was tortured by Link today, and facing an offensive kaleidoscope like Link, it was a bad luck for North Carolina rookie.
In the last game when the Warriors played against the Suns, Barnes was against Jared Dudley. He was also an old fry who had been in the NBA for six years. However, Dudley's style of playing was not on the ball and his aggressiveness was not that strong, so he did not give Barnes too much oppression.
And today, Barnes really knows what NBA is.
Conley kept controlling the ball from the outside, and Link kept "smoking the bottom corner". It was not until Stevens shouted a reminder off the court that Link looked up at the timer on the rebound.
In 5 seconds, it's almost done.
Link suddenly stood up and ran towards the horns! The tense Barnes immediately moved across and prepared to block Link's catch route, but as Link said, this guy was too nervous!
Link's run just was just a fake move without the ball, but Barnes, who was too fierce to react, moved a big step! After shaking Barnes away, Link cuts down the basket along the bottom line!
Kang used a powerful pass to the ground to penetrate the Warriors' defense line and steadily delivered the "ammunition" to Link.
Barnes tried his best to chase back, but it was useless. He was actually shaken by a simple fake move without the ball, and Barnes felt that he was about to be beaten and autistic.
Link, who broke through the baseline, scored a layup from Bogut's blocking pull-up. Link's pull-up movement was very smooth, and this kind of ball was not difficult for Link, who had already obtained Hill's ability at the beginning of the millennium.
After Link scored the goal, the 10-point difference remained. Once again, he turned into a dark cloud, covering up Stephen Curry's light.
"There's no way, this is the tuition that Harrison Barnes has to pay. In the second game of his career, he met a top small forward in the league. Maybe today, Barnes was beaten badly. But in the long run, today's game will be more beneficial than disadvantages for him."
The live commentator shook his head, and Link scored 28 points to the highest in the game. Barnes really couldn't do anything to Link. If someone else came to defend Link, maybe Stephen Curry could really be a hero.
But the Warriors' configuration is just like this, and Barnes can be immediately as a rookie, which shows how weak the Warriors' personnel reserves are in the No. 3 position.
On the bench of the Warriors, Richard Jefferson and Draymond Green were two people who could play in the third place, but the first one was already considered the most professional "Link background board" and was beaten by Link for many years. The second one was still a second-round pick, and Mark Jackson believed that he was not ready yet.
In this way, the Warriors could only watch Link pull the score open again in the 24th second. The difference between 10 points and points was less than 1 minute. Curry lowered his head, and sometimes he had to accept failure.
Link's goal this time completely deflated the Warriors. Then, Curry's three-pointer missed Carl Landry's mistake completely ruined the Warriors' last glimmer of hope.
The Warriors played very well today, Stephen Curry made 6 of 10 three-pointers, 26 points in the game, and scored a net worth.
But they are not yet outstanding and can overturn the grizzlies.
Teams at the Western Conference Finals level are not that easy to lose. Today, the Grizzlies allowed the Warriors to see the gap between them and the truly strong team.
When red lights appeared on the rebound and the electronic beeps rang throughout the game, the score was frozen at 104 to 92, with the visiting team in front and the home team in back.
The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors by 12 points away and won two consecutive wins at the beginning of the season!
"It's over. For the Warriors, this is a game that is still awesome. They are eager to make the playoffs this season, so they must practice with such a strong team!"
"The Grizzlies deserve their reputation, and Link performed very well. Whenever the Warriors want to play an offensive climax, he will stand up and stabilize the situation. Where can I find such a leader?"
Strong team, the league's top small forward, today, two Bay Area commentators used such words on the Grizzlies and Link more than once.
In just two games, the Grizzlies players allowed the world to see their changes.
The Grizzlies are now extremely stable. When they encounter strong teams like the Clippers, they can fight tough battles. When they encounter a slightly inferior Warriors, they can stabilize the situation and will not capsize.
Although Link did not score 30 in both games and did not score double-double, his performance that would never be absent at critical moments was impressive.
It is better to give 30 points without any pain or itching to get 2 points at critical moments.
With 28 points, 5 assists and 6 rebounds, Link was named the best player of the game by ESPN. In addition, the Grizzlies also have four players scoring in double digits.
They were Randolph who scored 18 points, Conley who scored 15 points, Gasol who scored 14 points and Iguodala who scored 10 points. In other words, all the Grizzlies and Five Tigers scored in double digits!
The era when Link struggled to support the team's offense alone has become history.
After the game, Link hugged Curry again. At this time last year, Curry played against the Warriors, and Curry also had a quarrel with Link after the game. But now, Curry seems to be much more mature, "You won, damn it, you are every time."
"You're not bad at all, Stephen. 6 of 10 three-pointers is really yours."
"But that's not enough, maybe I'll have to make more three-pointers next time." Curry patted Link's arm and left.
Looking at the down-and-out back of No. 30 in front of him, Link didn't feel relaxed, but was a little nervous.
This guy has begun to get stronger and stronger. It is not far from the man named "Ku Ritian".
The Golden State Warriors are about to enter a whole new era, but what about the Grizzlies?
Chapter completed!