Reverse Growth Superstar

Link actually voluntarily admitted that he and Harden were looking for a dead end against Biao.

This can't help but make fans feel that there is something tricky.

With Link's character, he probably wouldn't say such a thing.

Some people think that Link just said so deliberately to make Harden relax his guard.

On the court, Link's score is definitely better than anyone else.

Others think that Link is telling the truth.

Maybe Link knows that his scoring ability is not as good as Harden's. Instead of bluntly losing the game, it is better to admit that he is strong before the game, so that even if he loses, he will not be too embarrassed.

Link shook his head disappointedly as he watched the outside media and fans speculate on his psychological activities.

So many people discussed, but not even one was right.

The reason why Link said that he was going to die with Harden was not because Link was scared, nor was it because Link must have failed Harden.

It's because Link believes that solid defense is the best strategy against the Rockets!

To split with Harden? Why do you do that? Is the basketball game only offensive but not defensive?

Harden can score 59 points, indeed because Harden is great. But it is undeniable that there was really no defense in that game.

158 to 159, this score is enough to show how bad the defense of both sides in that game.

As long as the Wizards get a little bit defensive strength, Harden can't play that way.

The Grizzlies have always been a defensive team, so scoring is indeed the way to win, but it is not the only way.

Although Link scored 61 points against the Lakers, the Grizzlies' defense is also very good.

All offense is not defensive, this has always been the style of the Grizzlies.

Link may not be able to score an exaggerated high score next game, but Harden can't even think about it.

As long as Harden's scoring is limited, the Grizzlies have won by half.

The day before the game, Georg gathered everyone for a tactical meeting.

When setting up the matchup situation, Georgel also used Link to match Harden tomorrow.

Link is very much looking forward to this arrangement.

In Link's view, there is no one who can't guard against it.

Even the best shooting guard that dominated this era is the same.

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The day before the game, the Rockets players arrived in Memphis.

In the past few seasons, the combination of Harden and Paul did not meet expectations, and the Rockets' best result was only in the Western Conference semifinals. It was disappointing that they couldn't pass the Warriors.

Over time, there seems to be some friction between Paul and Harden, which makes the Rockets have to consider clearing Paul out.

However, the Rockets have just renewed Paul with a maximum salary contract before, and Paul is too old, which makes him almost no transaction value, the contract is very difficult to deal with.

This summer, while the Rockets were thinking about how to send Paul out, the Oklahoma City Thunder also made a moth.

The Thunder originally wanted to continue the championship with the combination of Paul George + Westbrook, but George suddenly asked the team to trade himself to the Clippers, breaking the Thunder's future plans.

After losing Paul George, the Thunder are doomed to win the championship. So Thunder gritted his teeth and stomped his feet, and simply chose to rebuild.

In this way, the Houston Rockets traded Paul for Westbrook by mistake. The combination of Westbrook and Harden is also very exciting this season.

Therefore, even if Harden and Link scored points aside this factor, the Rockets and Grizzlies game is the absolute focus of the battle.

Like the Grizzlies VS Lakers before, this may also be a preview of the Western Conference Finals.

It's just that after joining Harden and Link's topic, the game has become more eye-catching.

When the Rockets players were training at the Federal Express Arena on the first day, a reporter asked Westbrook: "Now people are talking about Harden and Link, do you feel ignored?"

Westbrook has always been a strong person, but this time, he smiled calmly: "Nothing, I just want to help win the game, that's it. As for who stands in the spotlight, it doesn't matter."

Link believes that Westbrook is speaking from his heart. When he averaged a triple-double for three consecutive seasons but is still not respected, Westbrook must have understood the importance of victory.

He averaged a triple-double for three consecutive seasons. It stands to reason that this is a terrible achievement and data. This is an unprecedented achievement, and it is very likely that there will be no success in the future.

However, people still do not associate Westbrook with the word great.

The reason is simple-he has no data but can't win.

Because of this, Westbrook has adjusted his mentality this season.

Whether working with Durant or George in the past, Westbrook never regarded himself as an "auxiliary."

But this year, Westbrook knew he was here to assist Harden.

In order to win, he is willing to sacrifice.

Only a championship can save his image in the hearts of fans and the media.

However, Westbrook's style of play is not a support material.

After all, this guy is a player who needs the ball in his hands to be most effective.

Therefore, Westbrook's support method is a little different from what people imagine.

To put it simply, it can be summed up as—I will play again after Harden is finished.

As a result, the Rockets had a very strange scene this season.

The team averaged 90.7 shots per game, but Harden and Westbrook took 45.3 of them.

Half of the team's shots were contracted by Harden and Westbrook!

The Rockets' offense this season is basically Harden playing the "Turtle" and the "Turtle" playing Harden.

The two guards' singles accounted for half of the team's shots.

And since Harden and Westbrook are not players of the ball-free type, most of their singles are ball-handled singles in the true sense. One person playing four people sees that.

Although Harden and Westbrook have averaged more than 7 assists per game this season, it is not surprising that they have the ball in their hands for the entire game.

Therefore, the way to defeat the Rockets is to choke Harden and Westbrook.

However, not everyone can choke Harden and Westbrook.

For this, Link also thought a lot. In the end, he found a breakthrough, but he needed Jokic's help.

After training the day before the game started, several American female Internet celebrities had invited Jokic to the party.

Young people, how can you miss this kind of party if your girlfriend is not around?

This is also when Link was young when there were not so many "net celebrities", otherwise he must be a little prince of parties.

For this reason, Jokic dressed up in the dressing room.

However, after he got dressed, Link stopped him.

"Where are you going tonight?"

"Um...something private." Jokic saw Link calling himself, he knew something was wrong!

"Is it important?"

"Neither... it's not particularly important." Jokic swallowed, knowing that tonight's party might be a boon.

"Oh, then I will go to my house for dinner later, I want to watch the game video with you."

"I knew it!" Jokic took off his carefully chosen suit and covered his forehead with disappointment.

Although Jokic wants to go to the party, what can be done? All Grizzlies, no one dared to defy Link.

"Hahahaha, you have ruined Nikolai's night of hunting, Link." Old Carter on the side joked.

"Go, go, hunt for something gorgeous, I have a girlfriend, okay?" Jokic waved his hand.

"Okay, isn't it just an internet celebrity party~www.wuxiaspot.com~ During the Chicago All-Star Game, I will arrange a super internet celebrity party for you." Link patted his chest and assured Jokic.

"Really?" Fatty Bai immediately came to his spirits. "So, what are you going to eat at your house tonight?"

Link: ...

Is this funny really the best center in the league?

I think about everything, just don’t want to play.

But if you can make him think about playing occasionally, then the effect is very significant.

Link took Jokic back home and discussed with him some ideas on the defensive end tomorrow.

Link believes that Harden, who averaged nearly 40 points per game, and Westbrook, who averaged nearly 30 points per game, will experience a very different night in Memphis.

Defense is the real shortcut to win the game.

This is the experience Link gained after establishing two dynasties.