Four Hundred and Twenty-Nine: From Keyboard to Court

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On November 24, the Atlanta Hawks played at home against the Los Angeles Clippers with Paul and Griffin.

In this game, Griffin and Paul scored 22 points and 19 points respectively, which is a good performance. But in the end, the Clippers still lost this matchup with the Eagles by 11 points.

Among them, Al Horford's support and defense in the interior played an important role. Jeff Teague defied Paul and scored 19 points and 11 assists, which is also the reason why the Clippers capsized.

But most importantly, Josh Smith scored 30 points in this game and shot 60.5 percent from the field. 30 points, which is also the highest score Josh Smith has scored this season.

Josh's 30 points are actually not very eye-catching, but because of Link's comments on Josh's social media, this number has become extremely popular now.

"Link threatened to hit Josh Smith for 30 points, let's look forward to this game!"

"Josh made an appointment to fight Link, and Link fought bravely! The Grizzlies VS Clippers on December 4th, so stay tuned!"

Josh Smith: "There's no way he can get 30 points on my head. No one has had that many points on my head this season. If he was really that good, they wouldn't have lost to the Spurs."

Link did not expect that a random reply from himself would actually make a game extremely hot. It seems that he still has some influence in the league now.

However, Link didn't want to talk too much. In the face of interviews with reporters, he adopted a roundabout tactics, "I just asked him what the highest scoring record this season was, but he didn't say that I would get so many points. Of course I It's about the team's victory, not personal data, and I hope you don't misinterpret what I mean."

"Fuck, I believe you!" Josh Smith was annoyed when he saw Link's answer to the reporter.

"It's crazy, I think he has to teach him a lesson." Beside Josh, Georgia center Zaza Pachulia also shook his head. Isn't it that I took the best of the month, and my butt is up in the sky.

They seem to have forgotten that they are the ones who provoked first. It's just that they were surprised that the best player of the month was actually against them.

On the morning of the game on December 8, countless Atlanta local media also rushed to Memphis. Obviously, a game that was originally unremarkable was stunned because of the "keyboard battle" between the two small forwards Link and Josh on social media, which became lively.

"We've arrived in Memphis, and we're about to see a collision between Josh and Link tonight! As a second-team All-Defensive in '10, Josh Smith's defense has always been his strength. So, he's sure to let Link is passive!"

"Josh Smith is the most aggressive small forward in the league other than James. When Link is hitting the basket today, he must pay attention to his back!"

The Eagles and the Grizzlies, two teams that couldn't compete with each other, now seem to be mortal enemies.

Memphis fans were not to be outdone at FedEx Arena that night. When Josh Smith entered, the fans in the stands on both sides of the tunnel booed him.

"Link is already an All-Star starter, and you are nothing!"

"Our record is the first in the league, and you are not ranked in the East!"

"Don't worry, Link can end your pain in just three quarters!"

Josh Smith clenched his fists tightly, furious. As soon as he stepped into the court, Josh found that Link was also staring at him.

Tonight, the two of them are directly facing each other, and the battle is destined to be very fierce.

In the NBA, some things just don't happen by typing. Everyone looked up and not looked down, and the keyboards that they typed had to be found on the basketball court sooner or later.

Josh has no way back now, the words have been released.

The only thing he can do is beat the Western Conference Player of the Month!

From keyboard appointments to stadiums, that's the rules of the league.

It is not the first time that the NBA has seen this kind of situation where the two sides sprayed each other off the court, and then decided to win on the court.

On the Internet, no one will stop you no matter how you scold you. But on the court, people only look for one thing - hard power.

If you win, you will be ruthless. Competitive sports have become more pure.

Although Link has been very hot this season, Josh is still full of confidence. After all, he is not an easy player himself.

The 17th overall pick in the first round in 2004, this pick seemed unremarkable, not even in the lottery range. But you have to know that Josh entered the draft as a high school student that year!

In high school, Josh and Howard were already famous across the United States. As a high school student, they have already appeared in Adidas' promotional posters. At the same time, Josh also has a good brother from high school who chose to go to college. He is the current Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo.

The guy who has been mixed with the two superstars of the league since high school is naturally not too weak.

The Hawks have never missed a playoff since their return to the playoffs in 2008. Among them, Josh Smith contributed greatly.

Fans say that Josh is "the strongest player outside the All-Star Game", "LeBron James with a lower IQ level", and "If James can only play with his body, it's probably like Josh Smith."

These words seem to be a joke, but they are actually an acknowledgement of Josh's strength. After all, not all players can be compared with James.

Josh is very clear about what he can do. Maybe his scoring means are not as much as Link, but he will make Link suffer a lot on the defensive end!

The scolding battle between Josh and Link became the biggest highlight of the game. But when Marshal Stevens made the final deployment, he reminded everyone, "Forget what the media hyped up, we have to see the essence of the game."

"The Hawks have won 7 straight and they are unstoppable! I believe it's not just Josh Smith alone. Jeff Teague, Kyle Korver, Lou Williams and Al Horford and others are equally good. I need you to attack and defend according to the plan, and don't make extra troubles!"

Link nodded, he didn't want to go head to head with Josh. Again, the team's victory is the most important.

But if you can beat Josh in a winning situation, that would be great.

At 7:50 p.m., the starting five tigers of both sides officially stepped into the stadium. The FedEx Arena became restless, and a split-screen close-up of Josh and Link was also shown on the TV.

Josh's height of 2.06 meters and a weight of nearly 110 kilograms make him look extremely burly. As far as stature is concerned, Josh definitely has the advantage.

But Link is not afraid. He has won the real James, and he is still afraid of a "weakened version" of James?

Before the game, Horford, Korver and Teague were the only ones in the Hawks' starting lineup to give high fives to the Grizzlies. Both Josh and Pachulia had hostility written on their faces.

Link didn't show a bad face, but also gave high fives and hugs to the rest of the Eagles. Especially Horford, when he was still a fan before crossing over, Link admired him a lot. But Josh and Pachulia remained unmoved, not only ignoring Link, but the rest of the Grizzlies too.

These two are just too personal.

Immediately, the smell of gunpowder became stronger.

In this atmosphere full of gunpowder, Marc Gasol won the first ball for the Grizzlies by virtue of his height advantage.

The audience cheered desperately, they wished that Link would deduct Josh as soon as he came up.

However, it was not Link who scored the first goal for the Grizzlies, but Gasol Jr.

Facing Pachulia's defense, Pau Gasol easily scored the ball with a hook. Pachulia didn't seem to expect Gasol to shoot directly, so the interference was half a beat. In this way, the Grizzlies made a good start.

Link applauded his teammates, then turned back to defend. Little did he know that he didn't even touch the ball, so Josh Smith's trash talk came first.

"No matter how hard I try to hide from you, I can't hide from you. I'll take care of you like I did the first seven opponents."

After that, the Eagles crossed the half, and Jeff Teague passed the ball to Josh Smith.