One Thousand and Sixty-One: The Dignity Shattered by Link

Kevin Durant didn't even hear the buzzer as the backboard glowed red.

Because the cheers at the scene were so exaggerated that they completely drowned out the buzzer like a tide.

Beside Durant, Stephen Curry raised his head dully. At this moment, he felt like he was back in 2015.

At that time, he and the Warriors also reached the Western Conference Finals unstoppably. He thought he could have a battle with the Grizzlies, but unexpectedly, he was pinned to the ground and rubbed by the Grizzlies.

I thought this situation would change after winning the championship last season. However, now it seems like we are back to square one.

131 to 99, the Grizzlies defeated the Warriors at home by 32 points!

Among them, Link scored 45 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. Although 45 points is only Link's second-highest score this season, getting 45 points over the Warriors has a completely different value.

Of course, if you think that the Grizzlies only rely on the explosion of stars to win the game, you are completely wrong.

Because except for Link, everyone else on the Grizzlies team also played very well.

"Pork Belly" Jokic had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, easily recording a triple-double.

Gasol scored 18 points. Facts have proved that if he had not been reimbursed for the season last season, the Warriors might not have made it to the Western Conference Finals.

Spencer Dinwiddie also gave the Warriors a taste of their power today. His performance of 4 of 5 shots from beyond the three-point line will definitely make the Warriors never dare to let him shoot three-pointers again.

Cole now regrets very much and regrets why he did not do his best to convince Nash this summer. He doesn't believe in Dinwiddie's progress beyond the three-point line, and it has nothing to do with Nash.

"The Grizzlies' performance was perfect. From the beginning of the second quarter, they controlled the trend of the game. Their performance undoubtedly allowed everyone to find a new way of thinking against the five small lineups."

Hubie Brown looked at the Grizzlies' data and there was nothing to fault.

Although it would be imprudent to judge the strength of two strong teams in one game, at least the Grizzlies have proven that they have the strength to compete with the defending champions.

Four championships in five years, something that has never happened in history, might actually become a reality for the Grizzlies.

After looking at the statistics of the Grizzlies players, Hubie Brown looked at the Warriors'.

If I had to use one word to describe the Warriors' performance today, it would be appalling.

First of all, as the team's core organizer, Draymond Green only sent out 1 assist in the entire game today.

The Warriors only had 15 assists today.

Under the Grizzlies' excellent defensive strategy, the Warriors' smooth offense completely disappeared. In the past, the shots that Curry and Green could complete assists were all resolved by the defensive strategies of Jokic and Gasol today.

For many of the balls, the Warriors couldn't pass them out at all, let alone assists.

15 assists in a single game, which is also a new low for the Warriors so far this season.

The previous record was 24 times when they faced the Spurs on October 25, and today they dropped 9 times directly from the lowest record, which shows how much resistance the Warriors have encountered.

So where did the Warriors’ previous assists go? Quite simply, they all turned into turnovers due to being stolen or destroyed.

Today, the Warriors made 23 turnovers as a team. Among the starters, only Thompson, who doesn't need to hold the ball very much, made no mistakes. The other four players, including Varejao, who didn't play much, also made at least two turnovers. Green and Curry, two big players with the ball, each had four turnovers.

The team committed 23 turnovers, which is another record for the Warriors this season. For comparison, the Grizzlies only committed 10 turnovers today. It is clear at a glance which of the two sides is more efficient in attack.

Of course, losing by 32 points in a single game was the most embarrassing game the Warriors have ever lost this season.

They usually torture others with such a big score, but today, they finally became prey.

After the game, all the proud Warriors players were ashamed.

They may have thought they would lose, but they never imagined they would lose so miserably.

One game, three humiliating records, this is really a huge blow to the Warriors.

Since this is Memphis, after the game, almost all the media went to interview Grizzlies players.

The defending champions were ignored at all, they were completely ignored!

This may be the most frustrating time for the Warriors since winning the championship.

Their dignity as the championship was smashed to pieces by Link.

The Warriors have been king of the world for less than a year, and people seem to have already abandoned him.

Link naturally had the most reporters around him, scoring 45 points in a single game. In comparison, Durant only scored 23 points today.

From personal performance to team results, Durant couldn't even match Link today.

Since both Durant and Green had a verbal spat with Link before the game, Link's answer was also related to those two people.

"Link, how do you evaluate the Grizzlies' performance today? 131 points in a single game, what do you think this means?"

"This shows that we have torn off the last fig leaf of the Warriors as a pseudo-powerful team. Warriors fans, don't rush to scold me. Because this is not what I said, it was Green who said it. Before the start of this game, he also said to the Warriors They were complacent with their high scores. But today, they were beaten back to their original form.”

Link complained mercilessly. After finally winning the game so beautifully, there was no reason to let Green and Durant go!

"So, why do you think Green only got 1 assist today?"

"There's no complicated reason, he's just too weak. When we increased our defensive intensity, Green didn't know where to pass the ball. He had more turnovers than assists today. What's there to say? But he's definitely Fortunately, he still got three singles data, and he can continue to be his three singles superstar."

Link shrugged, this feeling of scolding someone but being unable to refute him. No matter how many times I experience it, it’s always so refreshing!

"Where's Kevin? Has he given you any trouble today?"

"Of course, Kevin gave me a lot of trouble. Otherwise, I could have scored 50 points. But compared to me, I believe our second-round pick must have left a deep impression on Kevin." Link Not only did he care about himself, but he also helped his teammates seek justice.

"Last question, Link. Do you think the Grizzlies can break the Warriors' dominance this season? Can you return to the championship?" The reporters were satisfied and prepared to end with the most explosive question.

Link looked at the camera and shook his head slightly, "What a laugh. Breaking the dominance of the Warriors? When did they dominate this league? In the past four years, they only won one championship, and I won three. , you call this domination? This is good luck at best! Don’t worry, our goal this year is the highest honor. Yes, we may just be a bunch of second-round picks and undrafted players. But this is the way of Memphis, and it’s best to stay out of the way !”

Link's answer was so domineering that many fans who watched the interview in front of the TV were shocked and had goosebumps.

With such a leader, the Grizzlies will never quit competing for the championship!

Link was really impressive in the post-game sideline interview, while Green and Durant were embarrassing in the post-game press conference.

"Kevin, you said before the game that the Grizzlies couldn't rise with a second-round pick. So, what do you think of Jokic's blow to the Warriors' big man today? Or is it that the Warriors' big man can't even stop a second-round pick? ?”

"..." Durant buried his head and could only remain silent!

"Draymond scored 131 points against the Grizzlies. Do you still think they are a pseudo-strong team? What about the Warriors?"

"..." Green couldn't say a word. He had slapped himself in the face. It was too late to hurt. There was nothing else to say.

In the end, Durant could only defend weakly, "After losing to the Lakers by 20 points last time, we said we would double the return. But in the second game against the Lakers, we really won by 43 points. So, don't underestimate it. Our anger. The Warriors will also double their revenge in the next game against the Grizzlies, so just look forward to it!"

Durant thought that such a speech was very courageous, but his "impassioned" speech did not resonate with reporters.

The reporters looked at Durant indifferently, as if they were looking at a child who was desperate to lose and wanted to escape as soon as possible.

"Oh, let's ignore that for now. Kevin, how do you evaluate Link's 45 points? By the way, I forgot if you didn't remind me. He scored 22 points more than you today, which is almost twice your score. "

After listening to the reporter's question, the corners of Durant's mouth twitched twice.

No one present took what he just said seriously!

Durant looked desperately at the reporters gloating in front of him and covered his chest.

The humiliating feeling of being dominated by Link came back.

His dignity was shattered in Memphis again.