The news that Link may miss tonight's game due to fever has become the most talked-about news of the day when he regains the top spot in the MVP rankings.

It can be said that the highlight of this whole game is whether Link can play.

If Link can play, then the Raptors will most likely be cool.

Although it hurts to say this, neither Lowry nor DeRozan are players at the same level as Link.

Lowry barely got playing time with the Grizzlies, and then he finally made a name for himself with the Rockets. From obscurity to league superstardom, he is one of the NBA's most inspirational players. But again, Lowry's talent is not top-notch.

Although DeRozan is a lottery pick, he is a player with very obvious strengths and weaknesses.

In this era when even Gasol once shot 10 three-pointers in a game, DeRozan, as a second position, is not good at mid-to-long range shooting!

DeRozan's "career masterpiece" outside the three-point line was in the 10-11 season.

That year, DeRozan made a total of 52 three-pointers and hit only five of them.

This season, he shot just 9.2 percent from three-point range.

If someone says that James is a three-point difference, DeRozan is definitely the first to disagree.

As a result, DeRozan has never been a league superstar. He's a real All-Star, a decent No. 2, but that's about it.

It's hard to imagine how these two guys can compete with a monster who once hit four double-doubles in a single game. If Link had played alive today, the suspense of the game would have been reduced by at least half!

But if Link really can't play, the result of the game is not certain.

So whether there is suspense in this game depends on whether Link will play.

When the two sides warmed up, Link went up and threw two, but the amount of exercise was not large.

And when the referee signaled for the starters on both sides to be seated, the Raptors fans finally cheered.

Link really didn't make it!

At the start of the game, it was Iguodala who took off his training uniform and started the game. Link sat on the sidelines in his training uniform, and the "possible absence" immediately became a real absence.

The Raptors thus had their only chance to win this game!

Joggle was puzzled, wondering why Link didn't have a good rest in the hotel and be treated by the team doctor, but had to come to the court with him.

He also asked Link before the game.

Link's reply was, "I want to fight with my teammates, and besides, if the momentum isn't right, you can try to replace me." ”

Of course, Joggle did not consider the latter possibility at all. Link has been suffering from a high fever, and even if the Grizzlies are really in trouble, sending him on the court won't help.

That's right, Michael. Jordan and Dirk. Nowitzki has given fans a wonderful "flu fight". But that's just an example, and it's not something that can be followed casually.

The game started quickly, and the Grizzlies' side except for Link's replacement for Iguodala, the other four starters remained the same.

But after all, it was a long way back to back, and Conley and the others also had some colds. As a result, Joggle will significantly reduce the playing time of his starters today.

On the Raptors' side, they attacked with all their might.

Lowry, DeRozan, Carroll, Patterson and Valanciunas are all in position, ready to take advantage of Link's absence to end a four-game losing streak!

As soon as the game began, the Raptors showed their determination to win.

Valanciunas was the same as Gasol, but the tired Gasol still let Valanciunas fight the ball.

As soon as he came up, DeRozan relied on Wade to break through easily and successfully made a layup.

Wade's pace today was unusually slow, as if he had been hung with lead.

The on-site commentary also noted Gasol and Wade's problem, "24 hours ago, the Grizzlies were still fighting the strongest Cavaliers in the East in Memphis, 1,280 kilometers away. They fought hard until the last minute, then didn't get any respite, and now they are here again, fighting against another eastern powerhouse. It's hard for me to imagine how tired the Grizzlies players are right now. ”

Everyone knows that the Grizzlies aren't at their best, but there is no such thing as mercy in competitive sports.

Switching to the Grizzlies counterattack, Jokic passed a good ball to the cutting Conley with his back to him.

As long as Conley can catch the ball, he can immediately attack the frame with ease.

But Lowry is one step ahead of Conley today, and Lowry, who is called "Little Steel Cannon" by fans, is also incomparable to ordinary No. 1 players.

His confrontation ability is definitely outstanding in the No. 1 position.

was hit by Lowry like this, and Conley, who was already a little empty, was even more confused.

In this way, a pass that would normally be a wonderful match turned into a mistake today.

Lowry makes a successful steal, and the Raptors fight back!

In the face of Iguodala, who retreated to the basket, Lowry did not hesitate or fear, and went straight up!

In the air, Lowry softly sent to the rebound. Although the whole person fell to the ground in the confrontation, the basketball obediently refracted into the net.

The referee's whistle blows, 2+1.

"Beautiful counterattack, Lowry played a quick break after a steal! DeRozan and Lowry each scored from the start, and it seems that they will also want to end their recent losing streak as soon as possible. ”

After Lowry fell, DeRozan hurriedly went up and pulled it.

Lowry happily patted DeRozan on the back and stepped up to the free throw line.

DeRozan and Lowry, they're perhaps one of the best-connected duos in the league.

They met in this icy "basketball desert" and experienced the lowest point of this team.

They know that there will be no one on this team to step up anymore, and it is impossible to attract any superstars. Next Chris. A character like Bosh probably never appeared.

In any case, both of them will have to carry the heavy lifting themselves!

Unless, they are willing to rot with this team in Toronto for the rest of their lives.

So, the two guys who were not ready encouraged each other, and led the Raptors to climb step by step with their own strength.

Until now, it has become a powerful force that can not be ignored in the east.

It's hard to imagine what things would have become without DeRozan and Lowry.

When DeRozan is unhappy because of depression, Lowry makes him laugh. And on the basketball court, DeRozan is also Lowry's most trusted companion.

Last season's Eastern Conference Finals faced the James-led Cavaliers, with DeRozan and Lowry falling in the sand.

But they weren't really defeated, they still encouraged each other and were ready to start over!

They still firmly believe that the Raptors can break James' monopoly on the Eastern Conference championship!

They are nicknamed "Trash Brothers" by fans, but they are an unusually gritty pair.

And today, with a chance to beat the Grizzlies, DeRozan and Lowry won't show mercy!

They won't allow the losing streak numbers to continue to grow and won't watch the Celtics throw them away.

No matter what, even if they fall and get pulled up by each other, even if they are bruised all over their bodies, they must end the game!

Lowry, who was determined, stood on the free throw line and hit more free throws, and the Raptors started the game 5-0!

Lowry and DeRozan got off to a good start to the game, while the exhausted Grizzlies were a little too much to handle.

After that, the Raptors' offensive wave after wave. On the Grizzlies' side, after a period of seven consecutive wins, they have some follow-up weakness.

Slow movement, frequent turnovers, inaccurate shots, these labels that should not be on the Grizzlies, all appeared today.

Dizzy, Link sat on the bench and kept drinking water.

Although he doesn't want to play at the moment, he has to be ready. For now, the situation is not optimistic!

The game was played in half time, DeRozan and Lowry scored 14 and 15 points respectively, and the Grizzlies looked at it, only Gasol scored double-doubles!

The Grizzlies struggled and could see that everyone didn't want their winning streak to be ended. But I can't help it, it's really boring!

Now, a massive 18-point margin hangs over the Grizzlies' heads. If the situation does not improve in the second half, the result will be closed.

But the point is, the Grizzlies will get more tired in the second half...... When the time comes, will they really be able to perform better?

For the Grizzlies, it seems like a dead end.

Link stood up and high-fived his teammates as they walked off the court.

He admires Lowry and DeRozan from the bottom of his heart, and even more admires his teammates who never gave up.

Sometimes, though, it's not enough not to give up.

Looking at the score, Link sighed.

Today, this lazy may not be able to steal.