One Thousand Three Hundred and Thirty-Five: The Greatest Thirty-Seven Seconds in History (Chapter 6K)
With a beautiful four-point shot, Link effectively narrowed the gap.
Of course, the Clippers were still firmly in control of the situation. Doc Rivers didn't feel nervous after seeing Link's four-pointer, but was more gloating.
Yes, your three-pointer was accurate, your advance was fast, and your final four-pointer was extremely exciting.
But what's the use? No matter how awesome it is, today’s winner is also the Clippers. This is something that cannot be changed!
Rivers felt secretly happy when he thought that Link could only serve as a foil for the Clippers after performing so well.
Next, the Grizzlies either fouled the Clippers or allowed the Clippers to delay.
No matter how you choose, it's just a classic "two bottles of poison" multiple choice question - no matter what you choose, you will die!
Beverly slowly controlled the ball past halftime, and time began to pass quickly.
Just when Rivers was about to watch triumphantly as the Grizzlies struggled to survive, a black shadow suddenly rushed out, leaving Beverly, who was in possession of the ball, unable to react.
Link has long been eyeing Beverley. Besides fouling and letting time pass, he has a third option - grab the basketball directly!
Link didn't drink any of the two bottles of poison prepared by Rivers.
So just now, after seeing Beverly entering his stealing range, Link took down his prey simply and quickly like a hungry wolf pouncing on its prey.
Link's sprint was so fast that Beverly didn't even have time to pass the ball to Leonard!
The basketball in his hand was poked out by Link who stretched out his arm. When Beverly tried to regain control of the basketball, Link had already used his strong body to separate Beverly.
The Clippers point guard was two steps away from the midfield line when he was intercepted by Link!
"The basketball was swept away. Link's attack was very sudden, too fast! Don't talk about Beverly, even I didn't react just now."
A very fast steal caused Rivers' expression to change drastically.
But fortunately, Leonard got back in time and didn't let Link completely throw off the defense.
This prevented Link from easily counterattacking and scoring.
Seeing this situation,
Link paused. After Jokic ran up, he called a screen.
Jokic stepped sideways and Leonard was blocked! Link came outside the three-point line on the right wing and looked up at the basket.
Seeing this, Harrell rushed forward quickly and immediately changed defense, preparing to take a big risk from Link.
Then, Link made a fake shot, and Harrell was deceived into flying into the air.
Link knows how much his former teammate Harrell is worth. He is a person with a very keen sense of defense. His defense changes and assisting defense are his strengths.
With this shot, Link knew that Harrell would definitely make up for it immediately to interfere with the shot, turning the opportunity into nothing more than an opportunity.
Link wanted to take advantage of this and gamble to see if he could get another foul.
Link made the right bet!
The experienced members of the Dynasty Grizzlies made mistakes they shouldn't have made.
The basketball hits the net and the referee whistle blows.
For the second consecutive round, Link got a chance to score four points!
"Wonderful, another foul was committed outside the three-point line. How is this possible!?"
Amid Hubie Brown's roar, it was Rivers who covered his head with his hands.
If the extra free throw is made, the point difference will be only 6 points!
6 points and 14 points don't sound like the same level at all. Chasing 14 points in 37 seconds is difficult, but now chasing 6 points in more than 20 seconds sounds much more reliable.
Link's goal also made the cheers in the FedEx Arena louder again.
All desperate people regain hope of winning!
Everyone put down their mobile phones one after another and stopped paying attention to boring questions like "What should the Grizzlies do after falling behind 0-2" on the Internet.
Because if all goes well, this problem will cease to exist!
Everyone knows that what is happening here and what is happening here may never be encountered again in this life!
Harrell was extremely annoyed and shook his head.
He didn't expect that one day, his advantages would actually harm him.
He felt like a puppet on strings, and every move he made was under Link's control!
When people said this about Link in the past, Harrell didn't feel much at all.
But now, after becoming Link's opponent, Harrell knows the horror of being dominated by Link.
Link stood on the free throw line, took a deep breath again, and adjusted his shooting rhythm.
The fans instantly became quiet again, for fear of interfering with Link's free throw.
Link did not waste this opportunity to close the score, and hit the net again with an extra penalty, scoring 8 points in a row!
Rivers called a timeout. He was so proud just now, but now he was nervously shouting at the top of his voice.
He couldn't believe that the Clippers would make that kind of mistake at the last moment, and were beaten by Link twice and scored four points.
This situation is too rare, but it happens at the most critical moment.
It’s really terrible!
"Pay attention to your actions and don't foul Link again! There are only 23 seconds left in the game. As long as we don't make mistakes, we will definitely win! Think about it, are you willing to give up your 2-0 lead!? "
Rivers was a little angry, and he really needed to let his players feel his anger.
The Clippers players went from cheering for joy to becoming extremely serious.
Sure enough, no complacency should appear in front of Link.
Never imagine that you have won before you defeat him completely!
The timeout ends and the game resumes. Looking at the re-ignited stadium, Link waved his arms to signal for louder cheers!
Don't ignore these cheers, this is also a good way to put pressure on the Clippers.
This time, the Clippers also wanted to let Leonard control the ball directly, and both sides tried to minimize the risk of mistakes.
But the Grizzlies would not sit still. This time the Grizzlies also used a full-court press to prevent Leonard from receiving the ball easily.
Everyone defended very actively. Link's two consecutive four-pointers made everyone on the Grizzlies team become more motivated again.
Link may not be able to "make chicken soup," but he can always infect those around him with his actions.
Harrell looked at his teammates who were being pressed closely, and was unable to serve the ball for a while.
Harrell has many advantages, but passing and supporting are definitely not among them.
After some fighting and entanglement, the Clippers players still failed to get a chance to catch the ball. But due to time constraints, Harrell had to pass the ball.
Teammates at close range were blocked, so Harrell wanted to pass the ball to George in the other half.
The quality of this long pass is not bad, but it is too slow!
Before George got the basketball, Dillon Brooks jumped high and intercepted the basketball midway!
"Mistake, the Clippers didn't get the ball!" The whole audience was excited. This was a fatal mistake!
The moment Brooks grabbed the basketball, Link had already run from the basket to beyond the three-point line. His transition from defense to offense was almost seamless.
Brooks also immediately passed the ball to Link. Link just came out at this time, and the cooperation was perfect!
Of course, Leonard was not slow to react. The moment Link caught the basketball, he raised his arms and pressed forward.
After receiving the ball, Link turned around and shot directly, his movements were extremely coherent!
Because he was afraid of being fouled by Link again, Leonard did not jump up to interfere with this shot, and subconsciously left a little space for Link, not daring to get too close.
Just like that, Link almost shot a three-pointer next to Leonard, who raised his arms high!
For most players, this level of disruption is already pretty tight.
But for Link, this level of interference is no different than throwing an open shot!
Seeing Link taking action with confidence, Leonard suddenly felt a chill running down his spine.
This confidence, this perfect shooting rhythm, this touch that never seems to be cold... Leonard feels that Link can hit any ball now.
"brush!"
The basketball passed through the net, and Link hit his third consecutive three-pointer!
The entire FedEx Arena was excited, and all the Grizzlies players on the bench were jumping with excitement.
This three-pointer means that Link has scored 11 consecutive points!
This means that the Clippers' lead is reduced to the last 3 points!
"Now the situation has become confusing! No more 0-2 behind, never again!"
"Link refused to give up the series just like that. After the last game was ended by Leonard's consecutive steals, Link responded!"
There are 20 seconds left in the game and the Clippers lead by 3 points.
It’s hard to imagine that just 17 seconds ago, they were leading by 14 points!
Link scored 11 points in a row in just 17 seconds.
His performance at this time was no less than Tracy McGrady's 35 seconds and 13 minutes that night!
The second "Maddie moment", everyone is looking forward to this happening.
Except, of course, the Clippers players.
After returning from the timeout this time, the Clippers finally had tactics to deal with the full-court press.
They finally got the ball, but still couldn't move forward.
Facing Link's pressing, Leonard wanted to rush straight across the half court.
But Link was too defensive, and he was afraid of being intercepted.
After looking around, Leonard decided to hand the ball to Harrell, who was temporarily unpressured, for a transition.
Unexpectedly, the moment Harrell caught the ball, Link turned the gun and hugged Harrell directly.
Link fouled and Harrell stepped to the free throw line. But Rivers is not happy, because Harrell is the worst free throw shooter among the five Clippers players on the court!
The moment Leonard passed the ball to Harrell, the Clippers actually fell into the Grizzlies' defensive trap!
Harrell's 65.8% free throw shooting rate has long been targeted by the Grizzlies.
For the Grizzlies, time is of the essence now.
And at this point, the Grizzlies also have the capital to commit tactical fouls.
Even if Harrell makes two free throws, the Grizzlies still have a chance!
Harrell stood on the free throw line nervously. For the first time, he discovered that shooting free throws at FedEx Arena was so oppressive.
Now, there are only 15 seconds left in the game. If he can make two free throws to widen the point difference to 5 points, then the Clippers will most likely win.
Therefore, the pressure of whether the Clippers can win or not is now shouldered by Harrell.
It's normal for him to be a little nervous.
After Harrell stood at the free throw line, Link walked up to Jokic and whispered a few words to him.
Leonard curled his lips and had a bad feeling.
Harrell has never felt that free throws are such a difficult thing. He looked at the basket close at hand. The simplest way to score on weekdays made him feel uneasy today.
He knew that Link deliberately waited for him to catch the ball before committing the foul. This feeling of being targeted would add to Harrell's psychological burden.
On the first free throw, the basketball hit the front of the basket. But after falling for the second time, he still fell into the net and hit the ball with no risk.
Harrell let out a big breath, but the tension didn't completely go away.
In the second penalty, Harrell's movements were still a little stiff. The flight arc of the basketball is very high, which seems to be too high. Seeing this situation, Jokic immediately stuck his position.
"Bang!" The next second, the basketball hit the neck of the basket!
The ball just hit the front of the basket, causing Harrell to increase his shooting intensity. As a result, this time the basketball not only missed the target, but also hit the neck of the basket directly.
Harrell made one of two free throws, and Link's foul was worth it!
After Jokic grabbed the rebound, he passed the ball directly from the backcourt without any hesitation!
When Link whispered to him just now, the two of them had already discussed a countermeasure, which was to directly launch a counterattack after grabbing the rebound!
Jokic's long passes from the backcourt are very accurate, which is after all one of his greatest strengths.
But Link didn't get the chance to bomb an empty basket because Leonard kept an eye out when Link was talking to Jokic.
After that, he kept observing Link's movements. Just now, when Link rushed forward, Leonard bit Link immediately.
Sure enough, there is something fishy between Link and Jokic, and Leonard made the right decision!
The masters compete with each other, and every step is very difficult!
Although Link successfully caught the basketball, Leonard also defended Link.
As long as we can prevent this ball, everything will be over!
Leonard got another chance to end the game defensively!
He puffed up his chest and fought hard, hoping to use rough confrontation to force No. 0, who was so magical tonight, to stop.
After Link loses his rhythm, Leonard will steal the ball!
But at the moment when the two sides collided, Link leaned back and threw the ball towards the basket.
Leonard did use a lot of force just now, but it was definitely not enough to knock Link down.
Can that guy be knocked down casually? He is a monster who can take on the fifth position!
Unless he wants to fall down!
Under Link's "adding insult to injury", the referee decisively blew the whistle!
And the basketball thrown by Link also hit the backboard and fell into the net.
"The score is valid, and there are still penalties! Link is amazing! How many fouls did he cause the Clippers in the last few dozen seconds!?"
Hubie Brown's scalp was numb. Link had already scored 13 points. It took less than 35 seconds to score 13 points!
Link is simply more magical than Tracy McGrady that night many years ago, and you know, this is still the playoffs!
Link shouted to the sky and glared at Leonard fiercely.
Every time I try to turn the tide with a steal! ? I want to eat shit!
Link vented all his frustrations from the last time he lost until now.
This is his season and no one can end it!
The Clippers players excitedly complained to the referee, thinking it was an ordinary confrontation.
But the referee ignored it. Leonard made an obvious force move and knocked Link down. How could it be an ordinary foul?
Leonard himself was very silent. Link just made reasonable use of the rules. Leonard had nothing to say about this.
Link stepped to the free throw line, and again, MVP shouts filled the FedEx Arena.
This was a magical night. All those fans who were preparing to leave the field or tune in to the game on TV or computer must have never imagined that the last 37 seconds would be the highlight of the game.
Rivers was stunned. He could no longer remember how many points Link had scored or how many goals he had scored.
He looked at the court and at Link in disbelief.
No one thought that Link would actually create a miracle more terrifying than 35 seconds and 13 minutes!
And in addition to the continuous scoring at the last minute, Link's personal score today has also soared from 36 points to 49 points!
As long as Link can hit the extra free throw later, he will score 50+ points in the playoffs for the eighth time in his career, equal to Michael Jordan!
Just like Link's 33-game winning streak and 83-point night, Link has another chance to create two pieces of history in one game.
Of course, 35 seconds and 13 minutes is famous not only because it is extremely difficult, but also because the Rockets ultimately won the game.
If the Grizzlies can't win today, then it will be useless no matter how good Link performs.
Whether it's 50 points in a single game or 13 points in 26 seconds, it makes no sense!
After Link hit the extra free throw, the audience exploded. Link scored his 50th point in the game. After facing the Jazz in G4 of the Western Conference semifinals, Link finally tied Jordan in this record.
Another Jordan record that was considered impossible to replicate was once again presented to everyone by Link.
But at this time the Grizzlies were still 1 point behind.
118 to 119, 11 seconds left.
The Clippers are still the stronger side!
After the free throw, Rivers called a final timeout, his only chance to prevent a miracle from happening.
Link walked off the court with a terrifying time of 26 seconds and 14 minutes, gasping for air.
Two four-pointers, a normal three-pointer, and a 2+1 after a breakthrough.
Link's performance in these 27 seconds was astonishing, and this was destined to be another historic night.
Link has accomplished so many miracles in his final season, but he still can't have too many.
"Relax Link, next we have to guard against the Clippers' serve, try to get the ball, and then execute a fatal blow!" Joger was completely inspired, although he was 1 point behind in 11 seconds and did not have the ball.
But Jogel is now full of confidence.
He knew that once Link entered a certain state, he could make anything happen!
Link nodded, very calmly.
Link was actually very excited to achieve such a result. He couldn't help but jump on the technical stage right now and cheer loudly.
But now is not the time to celebrate victory. The Grizzlies still have one point left to take the lead, and it is also the most difficult point.
After surpassing that 1 point, Link could cheer loudly.
Before Link could even take a breath, the beep for the end of the pause sounded.
When Link stepped back onto the court, he was greeted by the expectations of fans around the world and the cheers of tens of thousands of people at the scene.
"We are all looking forward to a miracle night, so give us a miracle, Link!" Hubie Brown clenched his fists. Fortunately, he decided to extend his commentary career for one year.
Otherwise, he will miss many rare scenes in his life.
Players from both sides reappeared, and George no longer had the victor's attitude.
His shot, which was originally a one-shot shot, has now become insignificant.
Leonard no longer looks like a Terminator, but more like a brave but helpless soldier.
He had just created a miracle in the last game, but today, Link returned him an even bigger miracle.
The Clippers served the sideline ball and the Grizzlies continued to press.
Leonard ducked sideways under Harrell's off-ball screen and came out to receive the pass.
At this point, Leonard only needs to hold the ball steadily until the end of the game. If the Grizzlies commit a tactical foul, Leonard is confident of making the free throw.
This can at least ensure that the Clippers will not lose.
But after Leonard held the ball, Link and Jokic both double-teamed him. This was a situation Leonard did not expect.
Double teaming the ball holder, this is what Joger just arranged!
Link and Jokic forced Leonard to go to the right side of the court, completely isolating Leonard!
Harrell, who was released by Jokic, cut into the penalty area immediately, but once Leonard was double-teamed by Link and Jokic, it was difficult to pass the ball out.
Secondly, after Link's intentional foul trap just now, Leonard was not too brave to hand the ball to Harrell. He was worried that the same thing would happen again.
If Harrell misses another free throw, this game will really hang in the balance!
With such a hesitation, the already insufficient passing space disappeared instantly. Leonard couldn't pass the ball even if he wanted to.
Leonard had to hold the basketball with both hands. He was completely forced to stop where he was!
"The Clippers are in danger, but the Grizzlies still have no victory! Time is running out, they must get the ball and then complete the final blow!"
Leonard held the basketball to avoid the steal, but amid the double-teaming, Leonard's center of gravity became increasingly unstable and his steps became more and more messy.
At this time, Link saw the right opportunity, suddenly moved from bottom to top, and lifted the basketball in Leonard's hand with a forceful move!
After succeeding, Link jumped up high immediately and pocketed the basketball he picked up.
Leonard made a mistake when he lost the ball, but Link successfully stole it!
History changes with this!
"Link completed the steal. Oh my god, he actually stole the basketball from Leonard! There are 4 seconds left in the game. Can Link complete the final shot!?"
Hubie Brown has gone completely crazy, and so have all the fans watching this game.
But Link must keep calm, 1 point, 1 point, and 1 point!
5 seconds, 4 seconds, 3 seconds... Link stole the ball and sprinted with the ball, and time whizzed past him.
In the last second, Link made a sudden stop at the top of the arc outside the three-point line and shot.
Although the Grizzlies only needed a two-pointer to win the game, Link had no time to continue running forward and could only take a shot from outside the three-point line.
Leonard looked at Link in disbelief from behind.
George tried to block the shot, but missed by a wide margin.
Rivers covered his head off the court, praying that the ball would never hit.
Everyone in the audience held their breath, staring at the slowly gliding and flying Spalding basketball, looking forward to a miracle.
Link also stared at the basketball. He felt that his hand was extremely hot and his condition was extremely good.
Down 2-0? go to hell!
The basketball is like a magnet. After flying a certain distance in the air, it is quickly attracted to the center of the basket, and then...
Fall into the net!
"Beep~~~~"
An electronic buzzer sounded immediately, and the backboard glowed like a blood-red light.
Link hit a three-pointer. With an exaggerated performance of 37 seconds and 17 minutes, he reversed the game and won the crucial second game of the Western Conference Finals!
This is a goal that can be recorded as the most exciting scene in NBA history!
"In, in! Link killed the game with an emergency three-pointer. He did it, he really did it! At 37 seconds and 17 minutes, a key steal and a three-pointer, Link created another A great miracle! Ladies and gentlemen, what you are seeing now is the full meaning of the word great!"
The whole place was in an uproar, and the Grizzlies players rushed into the court. They couldn't believe what happened in the past 37 seconds.
37 seconds ago, they were 14 points behind, and the whole world was talking about falling behind 2-0.
But now, they are the winners.
This cannot be described as a roller coaster, this is simply a space rocket, soaring into the sky!
Where's Link? While everyone was reveling, he just calmly put one foot on the basketball, put his hands on his hips, looked at George and Leonard, and shook his head slightly at them.
Want to shake up my reign and disrupt my final season?
Sorry, I can’t do it if I say no!
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