513: Is this big enough now?
Kanter kept telling himself in his heart, "No matter how good that guy is, he is not as good as Durant!" I've got Durant, can't I handle him? ”
Only by constantly reminding himself of this can Kante remain calm.
Moreover, it is now time to turn around. Maybe Link won't play?
No, even if he appears, he can't be afraid! Where did your pre-race courage go? Cheer up!
N'Golo Kante roared inwardly, and he wouldn't allow himself to back down.
But when the players from both sides re-entered the pitch and Link continued to play, N'Golo Kante's inner cheering was gone.
There are some fears that cannot be concealed no matter how much you try to hide them.
"Both sides have changed, Jazz's side, Tyrone. Coach Corbyn replaced Al with N'Golo Kante. Jefferson, with Derek. Favors replaces Millsap. The Jazz are all inside players, and there's no doubt that Coach Corbyn needs his two interior players to stay fit. The Jazz's offense depends on them. ”
"The Grizzlies also made a substitution, with Azeli coming on for Gasol, the 'European fortress'. Tobias. Harris replaces Randolph. Jimmy. Butler replaced Iguodala and left Link and Conley on the floor in the starting line-up. ”
Link is still on the pitch, and it's not just for Kante, it's for every fan at the Energy Solutions Arena to be terrified.
Kante gritted his teeth, he said that he would make Link pay, but he couldn't back down!
You must be cowardly, not cowardly!
"The six-point gap is not huge, but if the Jazz can't withstand the lineup of starters and substitutes, it is not certain how much the final point difference will become. We all know that the Jazz are desperate to make the playoffs. They are now just 0.5 wins away from the Rockets, who are eighth in the West. So, go for it! ”
The local Salt Lake City narrator was also speaking impassionedly, but in reality, it was precisely a way for them to hide their fears.
The game resumed, and the Jazz attacked first.
If Link's appearance made Kante a little nervous, then the appearance of Azeli gave Kante some comfort in his nervous heart.
Kante also wanted to give Link a dismissal, and the war of words was over, and now it was time to act.
The Turk quickly sat inside, leaned on Aizeli, and raised his hand for the ball!
Aizeli is the same height as N'Golo Kante, at 2.11m. But Kante's figure looks more slender than Azeli's.
Unlike Azeli, N'Golo Kante is not a mere blue-collar player. If he was just a blue-collar worker, he wouldn't have been picked up in the second pick before.
Kanter has the ability to play alone in the low post, and if he could only be used as a substitute in the Jazz, Kante's stats would definitely look much better.
Seeing that there was no one to cover him, Kante took a step back and suddenly turned over and made a jumper, killing Azeli by surprise.
Kante had a very soft touch and the basketball eventually fell hollow into the net.
The moment Kante scored, cheers erupted from the stands. Suddenly, the self-confidence of the Turks rose!
"What am I talking about? Don't want to win easily in Salt Lake City, man! ”
Kante, who was still nervous just now, immediately became proud, anyway, if he didn't play against Link, he could blow to death.
Link shook his head, but not because of Kante, but because the margin was forced to get closer.
The Jazz were tenacious today and they showed no signs of giving up.
After scoring a goal in attack, N'Golo Kante was back in defence.
This time, in the face of Favors' defense, Harris burst into the interior with great ease.
Favors' defense is not bad, after all, the pace is fast in the No. 4 position.
But Harris is a No. 1 or No. 3 player. It's really not a problem to break through Favors, who has risen to a high position.
Harris easily dodged half a position, then continued to accelerate, ready to attack the frame.
However, Harris has only just taken off, and Ines. Kante is out!
Harris was stunned, is Kante fighting so hard today!
N'Golo Kante was not known for his athleticism, so he couldn't complete the volleyball cap. But the moment Harris made a shot, Kanter still rubbed against the bottom of the basketball, causing the basketball to fly straight into the air.
After the basketball fell, Kanter used his height advantage to protect the rebound. Suddenly, the audience stood up. At that moment, Kante felt like he had become a hero at the Energy Solutions Arena!
"N'Golo Kante is full of energy today! Before the game began, N'Golo Kante had said he was going to give Link a taste. For now, it seems that Harris can't wait to help Link try it. This offense and defense are very important for the Jazz, and Kante will definitely be a key figure today! ”
"I'm sorry Link, I didn't expect him to ...... so quickly" Harris shook his head in frustration, Harris had been hot for a while a few days ago. And in the case of being in the limelight, the other party took a big risk, which is indeed a bit hard.
"Next time, don't worry, we'll still have the initiative!"
Link patted Harris on the shoulder, then quickly ran to the front.
This time, Link decided it was time to go on his own.
N'Golo Kante was still standing under the basket with confidence, while Aizeli and Harris were just warming up. Now, Kante is looking forward to Link's arrival.
Link didn't hide either, and as soon as Conley passed halftime, Link reached for the ball. At the same time, a pick-and-roll was called from Azeli.
"Want to hit the wrong position?" Kante leaned in viciously, whether Link was misplaced or not, he could face it!
The moment Link bypassed the cover, Kanter and Hayward both followed Link. There is no doubt that Link's offensive threat is much greater than that of Azeli.
Kanter saw that he and Hayward had almost surrounded the city and locked Link completely, so they were ready to start trash talk at Link.
However, in the next second, Link threw the ball into the sky unhurriedly.
Azeli may not have too strong independent offensive ability, but it is still okay to be able to eat cake.
And Link, just the one who can feed the bread.
Kanter looked back and saw Aizeli receiving the basketball in the air and slamming it down!
The morale of the Jazz team, which had finally risen, was once again brutally suppressed by Link.
"Damn it!" Kante cursed in his heart, although this goal Kante's decision was the right one. But in the end, it was Kante's opponent who scored.
The Turks gritted their teeth and were very unwilling. And this unwillingness eventually turned into trash talk.
"You coward, don't you dare to confront me head-on?" Kante's big mouth was out of control again, and he seemed to have forgotten the oppression that Link had brought him a few minutes ago.
Link didn't remain silent this time, but glanced at Kanter and said lightly, "Siktir git!" ”
Kanter's eyes widened, Link could actually curse in Turkish!
How much did this guy prepare in private?
The Jazz attacked again, and this time, Aizeli opted to go around the front to defend Kanter. In the face of Aizeli's aggressive defence, Kante couldn't even catch the ball.
As a result, the burden of offense fell to Hayward. Hayward borrowed cover to break through Link, but Link had a strong ability to get out of it. Almost instantly, it was posted to Hayward again.
There was no way, Hayward had to pass the ball again. This time, it was Favors who caught the ball.
Favors singled Harris with his back and then turned around and made a jumper. As a No.4 player with plenty of offensive means, Favors is still a threat in the low post.
But I don't know if it's because he just played, Favors doesn't feel good. The basketball tossed a few times on the hoop, but eventually it came upside down.
Just when everyone thought that the Jazz's offense had failed, Kanter opened his hand wide, blocked Aizeli behind him, and got the offensive rebound! Although this ball is suspected of a rebounding foul, as long as the referee doesn't speak, it is reasonable!
Kante gritted his teeth after grabbing the rebound, ready to attack directly! Link has just scolded his Turkish state, and he wants to return it with practical actions!
However, Kante had just started jumping when he felt that the basketball was being suppressed, causing him to be unable to get up!
Is it Azeli!?
Kanter turned his head in surprise, but Azeli was still standing there, not him!
Then, there is only one person who can be!
Link jumped high and pinched Kanter down in the air!
Kante got out of his hands on the basketball and fell himself.
The grizzlies bench climaxed, this kind of block that directly pressed others down, is simply humiliating and worth full marks!
Link was immediately defended by Hayward after completing the block, and I have to say that Hayward is really smart. He knew that if he didn't defend Link in time, the Grizzlies would be able to play a fast attack as soon as possible.
Taking advantage of Hayward's interference with Link, the Jazz quickly retreated. The unwilling Kante also got up from the ground and immediately ran under his basket.
Seeing that he had lost the opportunity to attack quickly, Link also gave up the idea of making a long pass. He raised his right hand and pressed down, signaling his teammates to slow down and play positions!
Link's possession of the ball was excellent, so even when he was pressed close by Hayward, he still passed the half with ease.
After crossing the halfway line, Link still didn't have the slightest intention of handing over the ball.
Link found that Hayward was a little too close to him, and this was a good opportunity to break through!
So, Link dribbled to the left, and when Hayward's center of gravity shifted to the left, he suddenly pulled the ball to the right!
"Whoosh!"
In an instant, Hayward couldn't find the Linkers!
"Nice Crossover, Link shook Hayward in a daze! As a striker, it is really not easy to shake off defenders with such superb ball control movements! ”
Kanter, who had just been offended, had been waiting for this moment for a long time, and he silently moved to the basket, just waiting for Link to throw himself into the net!
The humiliation that Link gave him, he wants to pay back the double! If you have a kind, come in and try it!
In a flash of lightning, Link was already in front of Kante's eyes! He was quick, faster than N'Golo Kante had expected.
Kante was just about to jump to block, but Link suddenly burst out! The speed of the bounce and the height of the bounce, both of them are too much different!
Seeing Link completely cover himself, Kante secretly screamed in his heart. In the next second, the two collided violently in the air, and Kante was knocked out of center of gravity by Link. can only let this No. 0 striker dunk on his head!
"Boom!" The basket made a loud noise.
"Boom!" Kanter was knocked off the baseline and hit the cushion of the basketball hoop.
Link was still holding the basket with both hands, as if to remind Kanter, who had come back to his senses, "You just got dunked by me!" ”
"Separate people and deduct them! Oh my God, Link is unstoppable! The Salt Lake City commentators had goosebumps, and it was clear that Kanter had just been positive enough.
But sometimes, the gap in hard power cannot be bridged by enthusiasm alone.
After landing, Link pointed directly at Kante's nose, "Didn't you say that I would only bully small people?" Well, this one is big enough now. ”
After Link, he turned and walked away. Kante, who had managed to build up his confidence, was completely autistic.