Five Hundred and Thirty-Three: Unexpected Calm

With just over a minute left in the game, Grizzlies fans couldn't wait to start celebrating.

The atmosphere at the scene has been out of control, and no Grizzlies fans can sit on the bench and watch the game calmly at this time. Facing the birth of a great team record, Memphis fans, who have been oppressed for more than ten years, finally have the confidence to cheer.

"This will be the most important day in Memphis basketball history, the city has never been more brilliant! We are only 1 minute away from breaking the record for the best regular season in the 21st century league!"

Hubie Brown also stood up. In this atmosphere, many of a person's actions could not help. This suffocating atmosphere does not leave any room for thinking in the brain at all.

Amid the cheers and cheers of all the fans in the audience, Link took possession of the ball and walked to the Clippers' half court.

Matt. Barnes is still fierce, he is indeed a true fighter. Because, if others were beaten like this, they would have been discouraged long ago.

28 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals, don't get me wrong, this is not the data of Matt Barnes, but the data that Link scored on Matt Barnes.

Therefore, if ordinary people are beaten like this, they have long been discouraged. But Matt Barnes is different, he is still doing his best to cause trouble for Link.

At this point, the score between the two sides hit 97 to 91, the Grizzlies lead by 6 points.

In the beginning, the Clippers had no desires. But after the first round of offense, Paul got serious.

He didn't know what to do. He really didn't know if the Clippers could pass the Grizzlies in the playoffs. So, I wanted to fight with the Grizzlies in the regular season to see how far the Clippers can do it.

Then, the score became 91 to 97, and that's it.

"Link won't let Barnes go. Barnes is indeed a warrior, but it's not just courage that can stop the most dangerous player in the league!"

Link looked at the fans, looked at his teammates, and finally, looked at Barnes. Although the Grizzlies only led by 7 points, this attack was enough for the Clippers to give up their resistance.

This attack will bring the Grizzlies the league record they have been dreaming of.

Link couldn't help lowering his center of gravity, dribbling the ball alternately with his left and right hands.

Barnes was on the line, and he never knew what it meant to give up.

Just as Link was about to speed up, Gasol Jr.'s cover arrived in tacit understanding. Link's sole was like a spring, and it "bounced" Link out at once.

Barnes and Gasol became entangled and couldn't get rid of them quickly. So, DeAndre Jordan had to make up for Link.

Coincidentally, it was Barnes and Jordan again.

At the beginning of the game, it was Link who passed Barnes, played with Jordan, scored the first goal, and made a good start for the Grizzlies.

And in the end of this game, it is very likely that the scene will fall on these three people again.

Link's speed, Jordan is naturally unmatched. But Jordan was strong, and the small movements kept making Link unable to move at full speed.

But since Jordan came over to defend himself, Gasol must have been missed!

Link then threw the ball behind his head, and sure enough, Gasol was just one step behind the free throw line, waiting to pass the ball!

Barnes, who was chasing and defending Link, reacted quickly and rushed towards Gasol. It has to be said that Barnes is indeed a "mad dog". The "mad dog" here is a compliment.

Gasol shot, but not very stable. Being interrupted by Barnes like this made the rhythm even more chaotic.

Seeing Gasol's move a little hasty, Jordan was secretly happy. This time, guard down!

But when Jordan turned around to collect the rebound, he realized that Link was firmly stuck in front of him!

The basketball hit the front of the basketball, and Gasol hit an iron in anger. But the ball that popped up was impartial, just in the direction of Link and Jordan.

Link's card position is very solid. Although he is 8 cm shorter than Jordan, such an excellent card position is enough to erase the 8 cm height disadvantage.

Link saw the opportunity and jumped up to get the ball. Jordan followed and took off, but because he didn't get to the best position, it was very difficult to get the rebound.

Link is shorter than Jordan, but has a longer wingspan. In the air, Link did not reach for the ball, but lightly tapped the popped basketball to the basket again!

At that moment, all the Clippers players were frozen like stone statues. Little Jordan knew that he had become the best background board for today.

The basketball entered the net, and Link made a tipoff and scored his 30th point of the game. At the same time, in the last 52 seconds of the game, the difference was expanded to 9 points!

The Clippers are over, and a hand of the Grizzlies has touched this great record!

Paul crossed his hips and sighed silently. The Clippers also resisted and fought back. But the result has not changed.

As in the beginning, they're still just a foil for the Grizzlies' record-breaking performance today.

In the stands, the fans began to sing. Countless old Memphis fans shed tears. As a "weak team" fan, they have never had the joy of harvesting honors.

But today, that dark history has turned a page.

"We are on top of the world, we are on top of the world, we are on top of the world!" The 18,000 spectators cheered, and they witnessed the glorious moment that belongs to the Grizzlies.

Not everyone is fortunate enough to participate in this moment.

"Link took the Grizzlies to a whole new level with a layup! We just need to hold those 9 points in less than a minute to become the team with the most wins in 16 years! The Clippers called for a timeout, and they still want to make a final struggle! But I believe that the heroes of Memphis will not let these cheers go to waste!"

The Clippers players sat down on the court, all expressionless. For them, it wasn't just a regular-season loss, it cast a huge shadow on the playoff prospects.

"Chris, do we still have a chance?" Griffin sat on the bench, a little unwilling. Seeing so many people cheering for Grizzlies, he suddenly felt very uncomfortable.

He was already prepared to lose before the game, but when the moment came to lose, who would be willing?

Faced with such a "simple" question, Paul remained silent. After a long time, he slowly said, "There is still more than half a month before the second round of the series. I think we will have a chance."

Paul's answer also amounted to an admission that they had no chance today.

Sure enough, after the timeout came back, the Grizzlies put on an all-defensive lineup led by Tony Allen, Link, Andre Iguodala, Griffin and Gasol.

The purpose is very simple, stick to these 9 points!

In the face of this defensive lineup with almost no weaknesses, the Clippers are struggling to counterattack.

The cheers at the scene were getting louder and louder, and Link felt that his body couldn't stop shaking slightly.

Over time, the tremors got worse.

Is he really going to break the record? In the beginning, Link could only break all kinds of team records. But now, he is about to attack the league record!

68 wins, in addition to the incredible 72 wins for the Bulls and the 69 wins that West and Chamberlain jointly created in 1972, 68 wins is the best record in the league!

Now, that record will be brought to FedEx Arena!

In a trance, Matt Barnes received a pass from Paul and fired a long shot from the right corner!

Link hurriedly raised his arms, he was now full of only one thing - making history!

Barnes' shot slid around the rim before sliding out.

Randolph grabbed the rebound, but did not pass the ball, but directly held the basketball in his arms, unwilling to let go.

In the next second, the electronic buzzer sounded like a signal gun, causing everyone to spew out in a long-lasting excitement.

The game ended, 104 to 96. The Memphis Grizzlies beat the Clippers with 8 points at home, and this was the Grizzlies' 68th victory in the 12-13 season, the best record since the 21st century!

Colorful confetti floated from the sky, and the fans just ran into the stadium. Randolph clung to his "record ball" and didn't want to let go. The others rushed up and hugged the "big ball" of Randolph.

And what about Link? He felt his emotions were much calmer than he had imagined. The body that was trembling at first did not respond.

Looking at the Clippers players who walked into the player tunnel in despair, Link suddenly felt that today was just the beginning.

Link raised his head and looked at the bare dome of the FedEx Arena. This time, I will definitely decorate you beautifully!

In the midst of the crowd's carnival, Link pointed to the dome diagonally above. No one knew what he was thinking at this time. This was the last picture Link left to everyone today.