One Thousand and Sixty Six: A Goal that Will Never Be Scored in a Lifetime
Although Link returned at the last minute of the third quarter, he continued to stabilize the point difference at double digits.
But at this point, garbage time is definitely gone. Before the end of the fourth quarter, no one knew whether the Grizzlies could tie the Warriors' 24-game winning streak.
On the Lakers bench, Lou Williams was still thinking about Link's block just now.
He really couldn't believe that someone could blow away a shot like that just now.
However, even Link cannot complete that kind of defense every time.
Lou Williams has restored his self-confidence, and today, he will create new miracles at Staples!
The Lakers are indeed not a strong team, but they are the nemesis of strong teams!
The break ended quickly and the game started again.
The Lakers still have Lou Williams, Clarkson, Nick Young, Nance and Randle.
The Grizzlies sent out a mixed lineup of starters and substitutes, Conley, Dinwiddie, Link, Harris and Harrell.
Joger didn't want the two big guys Jokic and Gasol to waste their energy, and he also believed that Link should be able to resolve the crisis!
On the first attack of the fourth quarter, Lou Williams broke through Conley and successfully made a layup.
This time, there was no volleyball hat and no evil eyes.
Just as Lu Wei thought, even Link couldn't put up incredible defense every round.
The point difference became 12 points, and the Lakers are still fighting back!
"Louis Williams performed so well. He has now scored 28 points! I think his final score today will definitely be very exaggerated!"
"Road Daddy" did not give the Grizzlies a chance to breathe, and soon the score continued to get closer.
His outstanding breakthrough and layup after avoiding Harrell in the air just now showed his superb offensive skills.
Russell and Ingram were both dumbfounded. Why did this game suddenly turn into a fight between gods?
After scoring the goal, Lu Wei also glanced at Link, as if in response to Link's block just now.
Link shook his head and moved his arms.
I thought I could easily end the game in the fourth quarter. Since the Lakers still want to resist, let's beat them down completely!
This time, Link simply controlled the ball for half the game. Everyone stood up excitedly. Link was confronting Louis Williams!
Link waved his hand from outside the three-point line, motioning for everyone to pull away.
"Fuck, why did this happen to me..." Nick Young was on the verge of crying. It seemed that he would not be able to rest in peace during the entire fourth quarter.
Nick Yang knew very well that he would not be able to guard against Link on his own.
Originally, "Yang Shaoxia" was not a player good at defense. He had no chance of winning against Link on the defensive end.
Of course Luke Walton knew this, so he didn't let Nick Young defend Link alone.
Behind Nick Young, Julius Randle is eyeing him.
Indeed, Randall is not a traditional big man. But precisely because he is not a traditional insider, the effect of defending Link is actually better.
First of all, Randall has quick feet and quick defense. But at the same time, he has the strength and stamina to match traditional insiders.
In Walton's view, on the defensive end, Randle is a poor man's version of Green.
With him in charge, not to mention directly blocking Link, but Link's attack will definitely be blocked.
Link started dribbling with his left and right hands alternately.
His rhythm makes Nick Young unpredictable.
Nick Yang didn't dare to move right now, because he knew that any flaw could be caught by Link!
Although Nick Yang was very cautious, he was still passed by Link in one step. This time, Nick Young correctly judged the direction of Link's breakthrough.
But whether it's speed or confrontation, there is a huge gap between the two sides.
Seeing that Nick Young was easily broken through, Randall immediately blocked it!
Although Harrell is a short inside man, he does not have very good shooting ability, which allows Randall to help defend Link unscrupulously.
Link saw Randall coming to help defend, but had no intention of slowing down.
Randall is still a little timid. Link wants to break through directly! ?
"Big Bull" Randall collided with Link. The moment the two sides collided, Link was indeed forced to slow down.
But the next second, Link forced Randall away!
"How is that possible!?" Lu Wei's eyes widened. Randall is a man who can fight against James.
When Link faced his blockage, he just managed to resist it!
After pushing away Randall and gaining space to shoot, Link threw the basketball into the frame with a flick.
Link spread his hands towards Randall with a teasing smile on his face.
"That's it? You want to stop me? Are you kidding me?"
Wharton frowned. He really didn't expect that Link could break through Randall's blockade like a normal person.
Randle is already his biggest weapon on the defensive end. If even he doesn't work...
Now, we can only rely on confrontation!
At this point, Walton must have forgotten about the game between the Warriors and the Grizzlies a few days ago. Kerr's decision to play against the Grizzlies ended up being quite tragic...
This time Clarkson defeated Dinwiddie with a difficult turnaround jumper. Although the ball went in, Clarkson himself was sweating profusely.
This goal was too difficult, and the Grizzlies' defense directly improved to a new level.
"The Lakers scored again, and they are still trying to close the score. So, can Link return the favor!?"
As soon as the Los Angeles commentator finished speaking, Link hit Nick Young from behind and easily scored a jumper.
Nick Young's defense was indistinguishable from paper in front of Link. Wharton gritted his teeth and stamped his feet, and decided to use Randall to directly confront Link!
Link is still playing easily and happily, and his personal score in this game is also rising.
The Lakers' defense poses no threat to Link, but the Grizzlies' defense is not that easy for the Lakers to break.
This time, Lou Williams once again got into the crowd and forced a layup. However, with a height of only 1.88 meters, he cannot put the ball in the crowd every time.
This time the basketball he threw bounced twice on the rim and finally slipped out!
The Lakers failed to score!
"It's too difficult. The Grizzlies' defense started to get serious! Lu Wei failed to score, but Link..."
Link didn't waste this opportunity. Faced with Randall's defense, Link made a butterfly move and made Randall dizzy.
When Randall's center of gravity was already swaying, Link easily accelerated forward and passed Randall cleanly.
Facing an empty basket, Link made a big windmill dunk.
This dunk was like a heavy hammer that cracked the Laker's head open.
"The Lakers may not be able to continue the score, but this problem seems to never happen to Link! No matter what kind of defense he faces, he can score!"
Lu Wei gasped, and he began to doubt himself.
He didn't know if he could really fight a guy like that to the end.
He was beginning to feel tired, but what about Link?
He still looked relaxed!
Lou Williams finally saved face with a pull-up mid-range shot in the next round, but after he scored, Link was always able to score, shattering his desire to get closer to the score.
And when Lu Wei couldn't score, Link could still continue to score!
When Lu Wei faces a too tight defense, it is difficult to score exaggerated fairy goals.
But Link would not be restrained at all. In one of the rounds, Link faced the blockade of Randall, Nance and Nick, and he successfully pulled the lever and scored the ball!
Gradually, the point difference gradually widened, and Link's personal score also rose crazily.
In the last three minutes of the fourth quarter, Lou Williams scored his 41st point of the game with a long-range three-pointer from beyond the three-point line!
At the same time, the point difference was also reduced to 18 points!
Three minutes, 18 points. If the Lakers can defend this ball, they will still have some time to equalize the score.
If he can't defend and continues to be extended to 20 points by Link, the game will be over.
In other words, the next round will be a key round that determines whether the Lakers can win the game!
After Link approached with the ball, all the Lakers players were on tenterhooks.
It was as if what was walking towards them was not a basketball player, but a grim reaper carrying a scythe.
Link paused outside the three-point line. In front of him, Nick Young was exhausted from torture.
I have to say that the Lakers' tenacity today was beyond Link's imagination.
But no matter how strong you are, this is the final blow!
Link quickly entered the state. In front of him, the Lakers players wearing yellow jerseys were vulnerable!
Lou Williams scored 41 points in a single game after breaking out in the second half? so what!
Randall took the initiative to double-team him. He did not sit still and wait for death.
Link seized the opportunity and suddenly accelerated. The basketball passed between Randall's legs, and Link passed between Randall and Nick Young!
"This is..." The on-site commentator was completely at a loss for words. He had never seen such an extraordinary person!
After breaking through the double team in an incredible way, facing the third Nance who came up to defend, Link threw the ball!
Lou Williams looked at the basketball spinning in the air and unconsciously looked away.
He couldn't bear to see it.
"brush!"
"Go in, the ball goes in! Link scored the basketball when double-teamed... no, triple-teamed! I still haven't figured out how he broke in! It's over! , he ended all possibilities for the Lakers! This is Link's 48th point of the game, 48 points! Lou Williams' 41 points are not worth mentioning in front of him!"
Lu Wei shook his head, scoring a goal like that just now...he would never be able to score it in his life.
The ball went in, Link raised his arms and muttered something.
It's not difficult to read what Link is saying through lip reading.
"The game is over!"