Two Hundred and Sixty: Quasi 3-Double and True 3-Double
After being called for a technical foul, Griffin was much more honest. He didn't dare to wave his dark elbow, and he didn't dare to reply when he was spammed by trash talk. The mood of repeating the No. 1 pick has become quite low, and the enthusiasm on the offensive end has also been affected.
Throughout the second quarter, it was almost by Paul pushing the Clippers. The huge boat can only be rowed by the captain at the back.
If it wasn't for Mo Williams who suddenly stood up and scored 7 points in a single quarter, the Clippers might have run aground at halftime.
In the end, after halftime, the Grizzlies only led the Clippers by 5 points. Mo Williams has become a lifesaver for the Clippers, but Xiao Mo can save the Clippers a few times, and people can't guarantee it.
"Blake, calm down, the whole first half, you were led by the nose!" At halftime, Paul shouted to Griffin as soon as he returned to the locker room.
At this time, the big brother of the team shouting is actually far more useful than the head coach's shouting.
"I know that losing the All-Star start makes you very depressed and makes you very angry. But a mature player should use his anger on the basketball court, not his temper!"
There was no one in the Clippers locker room when Paul spoke. Although only in his first year with the Clippers, Paul has undoubtedly taken the lead.
After the hard work was over, Paul began to soften up, "Come on, man, we still have a whole half-time to change this. If you still want to win, and you want to be ashamed, you better listen to me. "
After speaking, Paul patted Griffin on the shoulder. Griffin nodded silently, and if he lost, there was nothing left.
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Link was amazed at Griffin's mentality change in the third quarter, the guy started to focus on playing instead of thinking about doing things all the time.
Griffin's offense was clean and he never hesitated when it came time to screen, pick-and-roll, and shoot.
Griffin didn't respond to Link and Randolph's trash talk. Even with Randolph's foul a few times, Griffin just laughed it off.
After the mild, it brought an improvement in Griffin's efficiency.
In the third quarter, Griffin made 4 of 6 shots and scored 9 points while also dishing out 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Paul no longer has to carry the team alone, and the Clippers have gradually improved.
After three quarters,
The Clippers outscored the Grizzlies by 3 points. The cheers of fans resounded inside the Staples Center, believing that once Griffin got serious, the Grizzlies didn't have anyone's talent to stop him.
"18 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, Blake Griffin played beautifully in the third quarter. And did you see that? His two low-post assists just now were brilliant. If Blake can maintain this state in the fourth quarter If so, he might get a triple-double." During the break, Kenny Smith finally had a chance to praise Griffin.
Defeating Link with triple-double data to justify his name, is there a better ending than this?
On the other hand, Link "only" scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The most eye-catching aspect of Link's data today is that he has a lot of steals. He has made 3 steals so far, including the "goalkeeper-style" steal.
But since Link is not a pure insider, it is still very difficult for him to get a triple-double today.
"I believe everyone has seen the change in Blake Griffin in the third quarter, calm down and play, everyone is the same. Link, I need you to hold the ball more in the fourth quarter. Attract double teams, then create Chance."
In the third quarter of the game, Paul suddenly became defensive, making Conley very uncomfortable. As a result, Conley's offense wasn't as fluid as it was in the first half.
The solution to this problem is to reverse the positions of the first organization point and the second organization point.
Link didn't smile anymore, but nodded solemnly in response. The two sides have alternated leads for so long, it's time to make an end.
As soon as the fourth quarter came up, Griffin sent another assist!
This time, Randolph held Griffin in the low post, and everyone else pulled away. It looked like Griffin was going to play singles.
However, Mo Williams cut in without warning, which made Conley, who was guarding him, unable to react.
Seeing this, Griffin, who was sitting in the low position, hit the ground and sent the ball to Xiao Mo. The latter made a decisive layup, and the Clippers led by 5 points!
"18 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, what am I talking about? Blake really has a chance to get a triple-double today!" Kenny Smith was triumphant, this is the example that the No. 1 draft pick should make!
Link shook his head, Mo Williams really created too many unexpected troubles for the Grizzlies today. But Griffin's passing, Link found its purpose is obvious. As long as you can judge accurately, it is not difficult to grab it.
In the next round, Link also calmly analyzed the situation on the field and looked for a gap. Conley handed the ball to Link just after halftime, and he was the real point guard at this time.
Link's job is to attract defenses, so he bravely drives the ball. In the end, the ball was given to Guy after the break.
Guy took the ball from the right three-point line, but unfortunately, the basketball didn't go in and hit the frame. But since it's a three-point shot, it's a long rebound. Griffin wanted to grab it, but the shorter arm couldn't reach it...
The basketball flew out of the penalty area like this, Link just grabbed it, and the Grizzlies got a second chance to attack!
Link did not hesitate, but gave the ball to Conley again. Conley was about to retreat, but after seeing Link grab the rebound, he ran back immediately. Just ran to the 3-point line, the ball is here!
Conley also made a decisive three-pointer, but Paul blocked it in time! The basketball hit the front of the basket, but it still didn't make it, and it was still a long rebound!
Link's keen sense of smell allowed him to grab an offensive rebound for the second time in a row outside the penalty area! Griffin and Jordan are both stupid, what's up with this Nima! He was actually robbed of two rebounds in a row!
But in fact, such long rebounds are not easy for big men to grab. For a guard with a keen sense of smell like Link, he has an advantage.
After grabbing the offensive rebound for the second time, Link finally gave the ball to Gasol Jr. at the basket. Little Gasol threw the ball gently, and the basketball finally jumped into the net.
The ball was dramatic, but the Grizzlies scored after all.
Kenny Smith in the stands widened his eyes. In just one round, Link had 2 rebounds and 1 assist. In other words, Link's current data has become 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists! In an instant, Link became associated with the word three pairs again.
It seems that today, Griffin and Link are really on the hook.
In the next few rounds, Link and Griffin performed very well. The two do not give in to each other, and they often make strange moves.
Griffin contributed a dunk to open the score again. This dunk also turned his data into 20 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists.
Link, on the other hand, assisted Randolph in a mid-range shot with a false pass in the air, and got a defensive rebound in a defense. With 16 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, Link is closer to a triple-double than Griffin!
On Griffin's side, after being double-teamed, he calmly assisted Jordan to dunk at the basket, and the number of assists became 8! And here Link, after he broke through Butler, he used a pass without looking, assisted Gay to make a mid-range shot, and with another assist, Link's assists were in double figures!
The competition between Link and Griffin is in a heated stage, and people are also discussing who will get the triple-double first between Link and Green.
This time, Griffin sat low again. Link kept his mind, Griffin is not a player who likes to post up. He must do this for convenience!
So now, who will Griffin pass on?
In the end, Link targeted the bench bandit Xiao Mo. Just now, Griffin had a good pass from Xiao Mo in the low post!
Sure enough, in the next second, Mo Williams cut in through the cover of Jordan, and Griffin passed the ball immediately!
"This is 9 assists!" Griffin secretly rejoiced in his heart, but after a while, Griffin's mood fell to the bottom in an instant. Because, he watched the guy with the big number 0 printed on his back grab the basketball before Mo Williams!
It was Link, who contributed the fourth steal today!
"Good job, haha! Link used practical actions to prevent Blake Griffin from moving closer to the triple-double! Griffin was almost robbed by Link today, this is Link's fourth time today. The steal was also the third time against Griffin! The Grizzlies made a fast break, and Link got on the ball quickly. Tony Allen made a layup after receiving the ball and hit! The Grizzlies narrowed the difference to 1 point, and Link now The number of assists late has also become 10!"
Link got a double-double, and he was only 2 rebounds away from a triple-double. He came up later and pressed Griffin again.
After the fourth quarter of the game, Griffin did not get any chance. Not only was his passing route blocked, but Griffin had no chance of rebounding due to the Grizzlies' high shooting percentage and Jordan.
Under Link's calm organization, the Grizzlies gradually overtook the score. Paul was a little weak in the fourth quarter. After all, he just returned from injury, and his physical training was not in place. Throughout the fourth quarter, Paul was working like crazy.
In the last 1 minute and 11 seconds of the game, when Griffin passed the ball to Paul, and the latter made a hit, the Clippers were already 8 points behind the Grizzlies! And Blake Griffin's data is fixed at 20 points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds, and a quasi-triple-double!
Paul's shot was hard, and the rebound was just received by Link. After this rebound, Link had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. After a 40-point triple-double, Link scored the second triple-double this season! Link scored 6 assists in a single quarter, which is the biggest reason why the Grizzlies were able to make a comeback.
Griffin's performance was good enough. He suddenly woke up in the second half and scored a quasi triple-double in one fell swoop. Just when he thought he could beat Link, Link came out with a real triple-double without water, ruining the night that originally belonged to Griffin...
Compared with the real triple-double, the quasi-triple-double is obviously less valuable.
Griffin sighed, the game time was running out, and it was difficult for the Clippers to change the defeat. The score difference is only one point, and the data between him and Link is only one point. But there is no difference between a little and a lot, both are losers!
From personal data to the results of the game, Link was overwhelmed by the repeated champion. Griffin lowered his head in despair. This "Western All-Star team's starting forward" storm, accompanied by Link's rebound, was completely ended.
Which is better or worse, at a glance! Link used his ability to defend his glory.
Is Griffin strong? Really strong, 20 points, 9 rebounds and 8 assists, quasi-triple-double!
But I'm sorry, Link is always stronger than him!