I Don't Have Procrastination

Right from the opening tip, Link showed Lillard and LaMarcus Aldridge what real pressure felt like.

Lillard experienced Conley's relentless defense on his very first possession, while Aldridge got a taste of Link's unbelievable offense.

After witnessing Link's terrifying scoring ability firsthand, Aldridge could not help looking up at the dome of FedExForum, at that brand-new championship banner.

Since last season, countless teams had suffered defeat in this building. Only a very small number had managed to leave this hardwood intact. Aldridge had always wondered what the Grizzlies' secret to winning so consistently was. Now, he seemed to have found the answer.

Aldridge instantly felt enormous pressure. It was only one basket, but that basket had already made him realize just how difficult it was to win at FedExForum.

When the Trail Blazers went back on offense, the Grizzlies' defense was already fully set. This time, Aldridge did not go set a screen for his teammate. Instead, he established position in the paint.

At the same time, everyone else spaced out to create room for Aldridge to play one-on-one.

Aldridge in the low post was the Trail Blazers' simplest—and most efficient—play! After Link hit that miraculous basket, Aldridge wanted to answer right away.

When he got hot, Aldridge could easily score possession after possession with his turnaround jumper. He had complete confidence in his low-post game.

Lillard accurately lobbed the ball into the paint and into Aldridge's hands. Randolph braced against Aldridge's waist, refusing to let him exert force. But Aldridge did not care. His post game was not about simply bulldozing his way inside.

Aldridge caught the ball, felt out the defense with his back, and prepared to attack!

Just then, Link aggressively came over to double-team him, preventing Aldridge from turning to face the basket!

Aldridge truly had