One Thousand One Hundred and Thirty-Eight: The Last Meeting
People were looking forward to the Grizzlies' first loss in March, but with Leonard's missed three-pointer, countless people's expectations were about to be dashed again.
At this time, the second match between the Grizzlies and Spurs in March had reached the last 42 seconds, with the Spurs trailing by 5 points.
If Leonard can make this three-pointer, the Spurs will still have a chance to come back.
Five days ago, on March 18, the Spurs had just lost to the Grizzlies. During this period, the two sides each played a game before meeting again.
In Durant's expectation, the Grizzlies faced the Spurs twice in a row and could not escape unscathed.
However, Link explained to Durant today what it means that everything is possible.
As Leonard missed a key three-pointer, the Spurs fell into a passive position.
Leonard covered his head in frustration. His shooting percentage from beyond the three-point line today was simply a disaster.
Counting the three-point shot just now, Leonard has already made 1 of 5 shots from beyond the three-point line today.
It didn't really matter if I missed repeatedly before, but now I still miss a three-pointer at a critical moment, which is really fatal.
Link was actually startled into a cold sweat. He knew that his interference was a step slower this time and did not completely block Leonard's shot.
However, Leonard himself failed to seize the opportunity.
If we talk about the two previous matches between the two sides, the Spurs were killed by Link at critical moments.
So today, the reason for the Spurs' death is that they failed to save themselves.
It's not that the Grizzlies didn't give them a chance, but the Spurs failed to seize it.
After a moment of shock, Link immediately regained his composure.
Then, the Grizzly Bear began to stall for time, trying to consume as much as possible 24 seconds. Link's hasty shot in the last 2.1 seconds also missed, but the Spurs had no time to take the lead by 5 points.
In the end, this 5-point advantage was maintained until the end. 97 to 92, the Spurs lost to the Grizzlies again!
This is the second time the Spurs have been defeated by the Grizzlies within a week, and it is also the third time this season that the Grizzlies have defeated the Spurs.
this season,
The winning-loss ratio between the Grizzlies and Spurs is 3-0!
"Damn it!" Durant, who was recovering from his injuries at home, was furious. The Spurs were just one point away from victory!
Five days ago, Durant expected the Spurs to get rid of the Grizzlies. As a result, Randolph's unexpected three-pointer changed everything.
Today, Durant is still optimistic about the Spurs and believes they will fight back.
As a result, at the critical moment, the Spurs simply stopped scoring.
First the Rockets, then the Clippers, and now the Spurs.
All the teams that Durant had high hopes for were defeated by the Grizzlies, without exception!
It seems that the time has come to the end of March, but not to mention falling from the first place, the Grizzlies have not even lost a game!
Since losing to the Pacers after the All-Star break, the Grizzlies have won 13 consecutive games!
After all, this is the third time this season that the Grizzlies have won 10+ games in a row.
"The incredible Grizzlies, they have no intention of stopping. The greater the pressure, the stronger the Grizzlies' abilities seem to become. Poor Spurs, poor Leonard. In three games, they They all almost won. However, the biggest loser is precisely losing!"
Leonard, a "facial paralysis" without emotion, covered his forehead in pain after losing today.
Within five days, they were killed twice by grizzly bears, and both times they were narrowly defeated.
Even Leonard can't stand this kind of frustration.
Of course, Link is not easy either. To be exact, every time he played against the Spurs, Link never had an easy time.
The Spurs' defensive ability is really incredible. You can't find a few easy scoring opportunities throughout the game.
That Spurs No. 2 is like the liquid robot in the Terminator movie. No matter where Link goes, he will always pop up in time to stop him.
The moment the game ended, Link simply sat down on the wooden floor.
He and Leonard fought hard for more than 40 minutes in this game. Under such circumstances, the score between the two teams was not even over 100.
This shows how well they have achieved their defense.
You know, Link is someone who can score 53 points in three quarters.
I have to say that it is indeed very tiring to work so hard at the end of the regular season.
Link couldn't imagine how frustrated Leonard was at this moment. Even though he had spent the last bullet, he still couldn't win.
This feeling of suffocation gave Link a headache just thinking about it. Fortunately, he didn't have such troubles today.
"Link, are you exhausted?"
At this time, Conley walked up and stretched out his hand to Link who was sitting on the ground.
Link grabbed Conley, and Conley pulled Link up with a strong tug.
"Leonard is a terrible guy, Mike. It's a pity that we have to play them this season." Link shook his head, although the Grizzlies have won all three times they have faced the Spurs.
But to be honest, Link would rather play against the Cavaliers or Warriors than against the Spurs.
Leonard is definitely one of the most terrifying perimeter defenders currently active.
"But...I'm very excited now, Mike. I can't even wait to start the next game."
After taking a few breaths, Link changed the topic and the smile returned to his face.
"You're not tired so soon?" Conley asked jokingly.
"Not really, but when I think about my next opponent, I get really excited. I've waited long enough for them!"
Link and Conley walked into the tunnel chatting and laughing, ending the blockbuster showdown on March 23.
Three days later, on March 26, at Oracle Arena, the Grizzlies and Warriors will have their last regular season showdown!
Since the Warriors defeated the Grizzlies before the All-Star Game last month, they have been sluggish until now.
It's been almost a month and a half, and it's time to shut up those guys who are sitting in second place in the Western Conference and have sores on their butts!
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At the post-game press conference, the reporters' focus was not on the Spurs.
More than half of the reporters asked questions today related to the next game.
"Link, when you defeated the Spurs for the first time five days ago, you said that the 26th would allow the Warriors to experience true sadness. Are you ready for this?"
"Oh, of course, man. In fact, I don't need to prepare at all. I can take down the Warriors at any time, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day." Link spread his arms, showing a confident look.
"The Warriors have officially confirmed that Kevin Durant will not return in the game three days later. Although Durant is missing, the Warriors are still one of the most powerful teams in the league. What do you think of this game? Can the Grizzlies really win easily?"
"I never thought I could win the game easily. After all, the Warriors still have Green, a three-way superstar." Link said nonsense seriously, mocking Green.
Now Link seems to be a bit too venomous and bullying.
However, he was just retaliating in kind.
After Green and Durant won the last game, they ridiculed Link for pretending to be sick, deliberately coughed, deliberately made sarcastic remarks, and said they wanted to regain first place in the Western Conference... Link still remembers all these things.
Link has always admitted the fact that he is a very stingy person.
He is not a hero with a broad mind. Since the other party has crossed the line, let's give it a try!
Link made no secret of his current bloodthirsty state. He was like a lion imprisoned for three days and three nights.
At this moment, all he could think about was killing!
On the other side, the Warriors, who have recovered from their three-game losing streak and won six consecutive games, are naturally not to be outdone.
"Without Kevin, we will take care of Link. It's an honor that we can personally interrupt the Grizzlies' winning streak like we did more than a month ago! Who will be sad at the end of the game, but I don't know for sure. .”
Green was not soft-spoken, and he would not let Link play a one-man show no matter what.
Link was very happy to see someone respond to him.
Only by hunting prey that resists can you find the true joy of hunting...
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