With Odom's several mid-range jumpers, the defending champion Lakers didn't break down in the time they were on the second team. The Grizzlies led the Lakers by 9 points at most, and after the first quarter, the Lakers only barely managed to stabilize the margin at 7 points.

In Staples, in front of the world's proudest fans, the Memphis Grizzlies, a "non-flowing" team, are 7 points ahead of the defending champions.

More than half of the Los Angeles fans opened their mouths wide, they didn't expect the Grizzlies to be so strong. Although we all know that the Grizzlies have just won four in a row, the past four games, the Grizzlies' opponents are not too strong.

The Pacers, Raptors and Kings are all currently outside the top eight in the East and West. The only Jazz team that can be regarded as a little bit of strength has actually been average in terms of dominance this season.

So, at first, the Angelenos didn't think the Grizzlies could threaten them. Now, however, when they trailed by 7 points in the first quarter, and when Link dominated the rotation with 6 points, 2 assists, 3 rebounds and 1 steal, Lakers fans realized that they were imagining their opponents too simply.

The Los Angeles media now only hope that someone will step up and stop Link in the second three quarters of the game, and if he continues to play so efficiently, they who have laughed at Link will not end up after the game.

Matt, who had high hopes. Barnes didn't say a word at this time, as a player known for his defense and ferocity, he was actually led by the nose by a draft undrafted on the court, which made Barnes feel very shameless.

Kobe and Phil didn't blame Barnes, but the guy still fell into deep self-blame. Bryant is now fully serious, after all, his team is now teetering 10 points behind.

"I want to get more shots in the second quarter, and we have to be tough on the offensive end to keep the Grizzlies in check." Before Jackson could speak, Kobe Bryant took the lead in picking up the tactical board and setting it up.

On the Lakers, it has become the norm for Kobe Bryant to use the tactical board to explain tactics to his teammates. First, the "Zen Master" likes to be the shopkeeper and likes to let the players solve problems by themselves. Second, Kobe Bryant also knows how to win. Seeing Kobe Bryant talk so upright, Phil. Jackson simply sat back on the bench.

Whenever Kobe Bryant was so serious about winning, he didn't have to worry too much. Because, that paranoid can always get the game done.

The electronic beep sounded, and Kobe Bryant looked at the big screen on the scene. It's only 7 points, and it's not much. As long as you work hard, it won't be a problem to chase it back!

"Come on, this is Staples!" Kobe's eyes changed, and "Black Mamba" was about to start hunting.

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At the beginning of the second quarter, Link naturally did not appear. Hollins switched back to the regular starter, with Conley, Toney. The lineup of Allen, Guy and the Black and White Bears continues to fight.

Although Link didn't play, his mind stayed on the basketball court. It was the first time he had seen Kobe Bryant play live, and the offensive pace of the No. 24 was deeply appealing to him.

Link has been watching Kobe Bryant and observing his offensive habits. First, I hope that I can learn something. Second, avoid being overwhelmed if you want to defend Kobe.

In the second quarter of the game, Kobe Bryant was obviously more eager to score than in the first quarter. As soon as he got on the court, he used a three-threat dry shot to inch Tony from outside the three-point line. Aaron's face.

There's nothing Tony can do about it, he's done it in time. But the so-called superstar is something that can even be grasped when it is not an opportunity.

"The Black Mamba started scoring, and if the first quarter was just a warm-up, now he's serious. Tony. Is Aaron well defended? Absolutely. However, this is Kobe! ”

The local commentators in Los Angeles sat upright, ready to enjoy Kobe's killing performance.

Kobe Bryant's three-point handicap instantly returned to 4 points. Jackson smiled, the Grizzlies are always a lottery team. And the goal of the Lakers is to win the championship.

But soon, Rudy. Guy gave his response on the offensive end. This time, Guy didn't go it alone. His superb interspersed runs made Artest let his guard down. As everyone knows, Conley actually sent a subtle assist, Rudy. Guy catches the ball and throws it, and scores on the mid-range shot.

Guy waved his arms excitedly after the goal, and he was in great shape today. After all, he didn't play in the last back-to-back game because of a shoulder injury, and today he was full of strength.

Hollins was relieved that Guy hadn't been so good in a while. Link's appearance made Guy feel threatened. As a result, the Grizzlies' No. 3 spot is a closed fit for healthy competition.

The better Link plays, the better Guy plays. The better Guy plays, the harder Link will catch up.

The offense in these two rounds is the epitome of the second quarter of the game between the two sides. The rest of the game was played in the confrontation between Guy and Kobe.

As in the first quarter, until the eighth minute of the second quarter, the back-and-forth duel continued. On the Lakers' side, Kobe Bryant is in Tony. Allen scored hard under the defense. But on the Grizzlies' side, in addition to Guy, Randolph and others also played very well.

Therefore, so far in the second quarter, the Lakers not only failed to narrow the difference, but were also widened by the Grizzlies to 9 points.

Bynum and Gasol were extremely inefficient offensively under the defense of the black and white bears, and the defending champions instantly became Kobe Bryant's one-man team. Seeing that the score difference was getting bigger and bigger, the anger in Kobe's heart became more and more intense.

He is not angry because of the inaction of his teammates, but because he is angry, this guy is angry with himself because he is often angry with himself, so he will spur himself almost perverted.

In the eighth minute, Jackson called for a halt to the game. At this time, the old Zen master could no longer sit on the bench and pretended to be forced. He's just been crossing the sidelines, and it turns out that the Memphis Grizzlies aren't a team that Kobe Bryant can beat with a casual play.

After the game, Phil. Jackson was about to speak, but Bryant was the first to make his own request.

"I don't want to get off the court, I'm going to finish this quarter!" Kobe Bryant gritted his teeth, his attitude unquestionable.

He did not allow his team to be suppressed by a lotto team, and still in his presence.

Phil. Jackson didn't refuse, and Kobe Bryant occasionally played long hours of the game, which happens a few times a season. He nodded silently, in agreement.

Four minutes, a nine-point difference, and the paranoia of the "Black Mamba" continued.

On the other side, on the Grizzlies bench, Hollins was very happy with the results the team achieved. Rudy. Gay was surprisingly good today, which is why he was occasionally inefficient and occasionally undefensive, and he remains the Grizzlies' top spot.

In the turn of time, Hollins set his eyes on Link again. He now has a lot of trust in this undrafted pick and a lot of faith in his ability.

"I need you to pull the margin up and keep it in double digits until the end of the second quarter. Now that we're nine points ahead, it shouldn't be a difficult task for you, right? ”

"I'll try, Coach." Link nodded, gearing up. Today, because Guy's performance was so good, Link's playing time was limited. So, every time he plays, Link is full of energy.

Isn't it Matt. Barnes, he didn't win in the first quarter.

However, when the timeout was over and Link was back on the pitch, he realized that things were far from being as simple as he had imagined.

I saw Kobe Bryant gritting his teeth and attacking the Grizzlies in the half, and that look looked as if the Grizzlies owed him tens of millions.

Link turned his head again to see that Mayo's kid had slipped away, and he took the initiative to walk in front of Barnes. This means that the dangerous "black mamba" was left to Link.

Bryant ran across half court and received basketball. He looked up at Link with a "either you die or I die" expression. This guy must have thought that the Grizzlies had deliberately sent Link to defend him, and he had been waiting for Link to play him for a long time.

"Come on, let's settle this!" Bryant said, starting to dribble.

"It's not like this, it's really not like this......" Link could only cry out helplessly in his heart.

Mayo, that's a good buddy.