Anthony Davis frowned when he noticed Link staring at him.
For some reason, a trace of fear began to grow inside him.
Already nervous about playing in the playoffs for the first time, Davis had been especially unlucky to draw the top team in the West in his very first postseason appearance...
The top team in the West that had even made the 67-win Warriors concede defeat.
Davis shook his head and stopped letting his thoughts run wild.
Besides, he would not be matched up primarily against Link today. He was still very confident about dealing with Tobias Harris.
Davis knew perfectly well that he was the Pelicans' hope of winning, and he had no intention of shirking that responsibility.
He would give it everything he had. If he could steal even one win from the Grizzlies, it would surely make him famous and prove his abilities.
Davis therefore avoided Link's gaze and turned his attention to the basketball.
Link smiled. Davis was already running away! His eyes had given him away.
The referee tossed the ball into the air, and Gasol Jr. won the tip over Omer Asik.
Cheers from the stands flooded the entire arena. The sound of fans shouting and stomping alone made Davis, experiencing the playoffs for the first time, feel his heart race.
Conley stopped beyond the three-point line and calmly directed the offense.
Anthony Davis stood in front of Link with his long arms spread wide. Davis was officially listed at 2.08 meters, though Link was certain he was even taller than that. His 2.27-meter wingspan was exceptional.
Standing before Link, he looked like a loveseat.
When fans saw Davis take the initiative to guard Link, their cheers grew even louder.
Davis did not match up with Link on offense, but on defense, Pelicans