Just as people were full of expectations for the Trail Blazers two days ago, today, the Pacers also carry the expectations of many people.

"Stop the Grizzlies from breaking through the last line of defense to win 72", this slogan alone is enough to prove the status of this game in the hearts of fans.

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

People are thinking that if the short step is not enough, the walker may be able to take it.

The reason is simple, the Pacers have Paul George.

Handsome, comprehensive skills, tall and long arms, excellent record... If you want to choose the person who can cause trouble for Link in the entire league besides James and Durant, then it will undoubtedly be Paul George.

He has almost all the conditions for success. He led the team to the top scorer in the Eastern Conference. His personal performance was excellent. His physical condition was more advantageous than Link. Even his face looked like a superstar.

The most important thing is that George just fought a fierce battle with Link last time. As it turns out, once both sides start to fight, George will not be easily thrown away.

By blocking Link and preventing the Grizzlies from breaking the 72-win record, George is simply the perfect candidate.

"Paul George performed very well in the last game. Facing the candy-like defense of the Chicago Bulls, when his teammates lost their sight under the tough defense, George scored 33 points with a super high shooting rate of 62.4%, helping the Pacers get through the difficulties! He is in good shape recently, and he must be looking forward to this game very much. Maybe today, George can really let Link experience the feeling of failure."

Accompanied by 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 friend around Link. But after the game started, George's expression changed.

He became focused and no longer smiled, as if he would never give up until he took away the victory.

George stood opposite Link with his waist on his waist, waiting for the kickoff. His confident look made the fans more convinced that this would be a brilliant night for Pacers 24.

With him, maybe the walker can really take that short step!

The referee walked to the center circle with the ball, and both sides could not wait.

The starting lineup between the two sides is no different from the last time they played. The Grizzlies will not easily change their starting lineup, and the Pacers coach Frank Vogel is the same.

Hibert, West, George, Stephenson and George Hill, the Pacers sent them to beat the Heat's starting five Tigers.

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" Hibert got the first attacking ball for the Pacers with his height advantage.

Suddenly, the Kangsaiko Stadium became crowded. I didn't know that, but I thought the finals were staged in advance.

Since the Auburn Palace Battle, Indianapolis, the basketball capital, seems to have completely fallen. Even the legendary Larry Bird cannot save Indiana's decline.

But the appearance of Paul George has changed all this. The Pacers now seem to go back to the 1990s and early 21st century, and the fans here will shout for every game they play. The players will also give fans a wonderful victory.

Bird in the luxurious private room held his chin and stared at the stadium with his eyes tightly.

If this game was the finals, what would the Pacers play like? Byrd believes that through this game, he can even see the Pacers' future!

After George Hill took the ball through half the game, the first attack did not look for George, but hit Stephenson.

The Pacers are actually a team that is biased towards team attacks, and they won't bombard George as soon as they come up.

Stephenson, with a street ball background, bumped into Iguodala and made a one-handed move to protect the ball back.

Once again, Stephenson was eager to imitate Jordan. Jordan might be able to pass Iguodala after one-handed protection, but Stephenson couldn't.

Stephenson's dribble was actually not superb, and his center of gravity was a bit too high. He did not cause trouble for Iguodala after several vigilances, but he was almost intercepted by Iguodala.

In the last match between the two sides, Stephenson also wanted to share the pressure for George. But for two consecutive times, Stephenson was so angry that he was defended by Iguodala.

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

The moment Paul George catches the ball, all the fans in the Consecco Arena stand up! George vs. Link, this is the essence of this game!

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

In the last game, George and Link had a big blowout battle. Link's 50-point triple-double was forced out by George. But today, Link didn't want to do that. To ensure victory, he had to curb George. To explode, he had to unilaterally suppress George!

After getting the ball, George immediately borrowed David West's cover to break through. George was not slow and took a big step. After using the cover to break through, most people couldn't keep up with him.

Link was also unable to get around to restrain himself and completely blocked him, but he remained beside George from beginning to end, trying to give George a strong confrontation.

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

Sure enough, the next second, George stopped and made a jump shot! But to George's surprise, Link didn't even leave half a step space for him!

Link knew that George was pressing down the center of gravity when dribbling. If he raised the center of gravity in advance, it would mean that he was going to shoot!

Although the two have few chances to play in one season, because they train together all summer, George has almost no secrets in front of Link.

"Damn it!" George's cold face showed a look of panic. He knew that his emergency stop could not be too far away from Link, but he did not expect that he could not even throw out a single step of space!

After George took off, his shooting angle was completely blocked by Link. In desperation, George could only forcefully turn a shot into a pass in the air!

But at this time, everyone on the Pacers agreed that George would take action and was not ready to catch the ball at all.

Standing at the basket, Hibert was stuck and ready to grab the rebound, but found that the basketball suddenly flew towards him.

"Black Yao Ming" couldn't react at all. When he reached out to take it, the basketball had already flew out of bounds.

The audience sighed, and the fans who stood up excitedly sat back cursing. Who would have thought that George, who was highly anticipated, was actually Link's mistake 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 admitted his mistake.

"George seemed a little anxious. The goal just now was passed too hastily. Maybe it was because the game had just begun and his mentality had not been adjusted. But it doesn't matter, this is just the first round." Reggie Miller shook his head, unable to hide his disappointment. However, in Miller's opinion, 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 perfect!

He accurately predicted the opportunity for his emergency stop and blocked his shooting angle as soon as possible. Even if he didn't make a mistake just now, that shot would basically not hit.

What a terrible defense!

George shook his head quickly and tried to throw the shadow of failure out of his head.

This is the game with Link. He will create frustration for you from time to time. If you are frightened by this, then wait for Link to be hammered today.

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

George knew that he needed to regroup now, and this was not the end of the world. Besides, it was not easy for Link to score a goal on his head!

In a blink of an eye, the Grizzlies had already attacked. The fans of the Consecko Stadium also adjusted their mentality and cheered again.

It doesn't matter if you can't make it, just let Link not make it.

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

"Link also holds the ball and prepares for the offense. See what trouble George will bring to Link this time!" Reggie Miller started to rub his hands. George is not easy to play, and Link is also difficult to play!

Link called the cover after holding the ball, and then said something that made George feel inexplicable.

"Did Durant have been on the phone with you before the game?"

"Ah!?" George was stunned for a moment. Where is this? What's the matter with Durant in this game?

“It’s good if you don’t have a phone call.”

After Link said that, Gasol's cover was in place!

Now, only Durant has deeply experienced Link's changes in the entire league. It seems that Durant has not reminded George, then the attack will be simple!

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

In terms of defense, George is also at the best defensive lineup level. Moreover, the Pacers are also one of the best defense teams in the league.

Just when George thought he had blocked Link's breakthrough route and now he only had to be wary of Link's shooting, Link suddenly changed the direction of the breakthrough!

George widened his eyes, what's going on!? Link has clearly set his center of gravity, how could he change his breakthrough direction under this situation!?

George was stunned, and stood there like a wooden stake.

Link passed by the astonished George and slid through the air to block Hibert, making a layup easily.

"What happened!? Why did George suddenly stand there in a daze!?" 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 anything for a long time.

"Reggie? What happened just now? Why did George suddenly get stunned?"

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

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

This scene reminded Miller of a spring 16 years ago. At that time, he was in this stadium, George's position, facing a flowing man wearing the Pistons No. 33 jersey, and shook him in the same way.

Then, Miller, who was so angry that he rushed up and hugged the No. 33, and then received a technical foul. It was one of the few times that Miller was so angry because he was teased by his opponent.

Just now, Link was almost exactly the same as No. 33! George was like Miller back then, and he didn't know what happened.

George stood there like a wooden stake because he didn't react 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 but George did not.

What is the name of that number 33? By the way, Grant Hill.

"Reggie?Reggie?"

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

"What happened to the ball just now?"

"Nothing, George will be able to adjust soon." Miller squeezed out a smile and nodded at his partner. At the same time, the Pacers have also sent a baseline ball to prepare for a second attack.

However, the reason why Miller said that was that he did not want to create panic.

He just wanted to answer that what he partnered was actually, "No, George is in 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 as he was in 1998.
Chapter completed!