757: This is for you, buddy

Seeing the Grizzlies come back on offense, DeAndre Jordan wasn't afraid in the least. Instead, he was fired up.

Just moments ago, he had swatted Conley and the ball away together, which had sent his confidence soaring. He hoped the Grizzlies' offense would come at him even harder, because he believed that no matter how fierce it was, it wouldn't escape his defense!

Today, he would use his defense to crush the Grizzlies' hopes!

This time, Link wasn't taking it easy. He suddenly curled from beyond the right-wing three-point line to the top of the arc and received Conley's pass.

DeAndre Jordan licked his lips, eager to get at him! He might not be able to win back the Defensive Player of the Year award, but he could still reclaim his pride!

Matt Barnes stood ready beyond the three-point line. He spread his arms as wide as possible, trying to maximize his defensive coverage.

This wasn't Barnes's first time facing Link. He knew full well that Link wasn't the kind of opponent who could be dealt with through sheer physicality. Yet physicality was precisely Barnes's greatest weapon on defense.

Since brute force wouldn't work, Barnes had to do everything he could right in the details.

Link wasn't in a hurry to drive. Instead, he raised a hand and called Gasol Jr. over. He needed a screen!

"Link calls for a screen. He's playing very cautiously. Let's see whether Link's first offensive possession of the Western Conference semifinals can help the Grizzlies break their scoring drought!"

No sooner had Gasol Jr.'s screen been set than Link suddenly exploded into motion!

Barnes had no time to react at all—Link's first step was simply too quick! It might not have been the fastest in the league, but it was absolutely among the fastest!