Seven Hundred and Twenty-Nine: The Right Place and the Right Time and People Do Not Occupy Anything

The Grizzlies' 12-point victory over the Thunder undoubtedly made many Grizzlies fans extremely excited.

Kevin Durant played a devastating three-game winning streak after the All-Star Game, and he also challenged Link before the game many times. It made it seem like this game was destined to be his revenge on Link, destined to end in a victory for the Thunder.

But the result of the game made everyone in the league take a deep breath.

It turned out that the young and vigorous Oklahoma City Thunder did not bring trouble to the Grizzlies every time. It turned out that Durant, who has averaged more than 30 points per game this season, will also be beaten by others on the offensive end.

The Thunder didn't win, and Durant didn't get revenge. Instead of achieving themselves, they became the biggest backdrop for the Grizzlies.

As strong as the Thunder were before, the shock that the Grizzlies brought to people after their victory was so great.

You know, the Grizzlies have not won by a narrow margin, but pressed the Thunder on the wooden floor and rubbed the Thunder the whole game.

But what made Durant most angry was not the 12-point loss, nor Link's 31 points and 12 assists. But the next day, the overwhelming photos in the news media.

A photo of him and Link in a "friendly" hug after the game.

"Kevin and Link hugged friendly after the game and completely eliminated the grievances."

"KD and Link sympathize with each other and show affection to each other."

"Link and Durant hugged and signaled that the war between the two is officially over?"

It's actually a very common thing for players to hug each other.

But as two mortal enemies, Durant doesn't want to show affection to Link, even if it is misunderstood as showing affection!

Because after a big defeat, making friends with the opponent's star will give people a feeling of "he's not angry? Has he been beaten?"

"Durant knew he couldn't beat Link, so he let it go."

"Durant was beaten by Link, so he hugged Link after the game."

"Link has made Durant lose his resolve to resist, so Durant put down his prejudice."

This photo will only make people think in that direction. Durant is really wronged. It was obviously that guy Link who rushed up to hold his hand at the end of the game and caught him off guard!

He didn't even want to be nice to Link at all, on the contrary, he was very angry after losing! Moreover, he also very much wants to express his anger in front of the fans and express his determination to not admit defeat.

But now, it's all ruined by photos of the two cuddling in a friendly embrace. Even if Durant has a hundred mouths, he can't tell. He has been beaten, and it is estimated that he will follow him for a long time.

How long is it exactly? This season, the Grizzlies will not meet the Thunder in the regular season. If the two sides still can't meet in the playoffs, then Durant will have to wait until next season to clear this person for himself!

Thinking of this, Durant felt angina. There are a lot of nasty guys in this league, he admits.

For example, Artest, who "opens his head" at every turn, or Garnett, who spouts trash talk and runs smoothly.

But Link? He's different, he's not just annoying, he's a real jerk!

Durant's good mood after the All-Star Game was instantly turned to ashes by the photo of that game and the postgame hug with Link.

He can only pray that the Grizzlies and Thunder can continue to meet in the playoffs this year, and only then can he reclaim his name and express his anger.

Link's actual actions interpret what it is called: "Only winners deserve to talk about sportsmanship and gentlemanly manners."

Because a loser like Durant definitely doesn't want to see such a happy ending.

Durant was depressed, but after the Grizzlies beat the Thunder, Link couldn't stop laughing.

In this game, not only did Link take revenge on Durant, but also destroyed the arrogance of Durant. More importantly, the win also allowed the Grizzlies to keep their 5-loss record until March!

Next, the NBA regular season will end with only one and a half months left. The Grizzlies will break or tie the Bulls' 72-win record as long as they guarantee no more than five losses during the month and a half.

Losing no more than 5 games in a month and a half doesn't seem like a challenge for the Grizzlies, who have only lost 5 games in almost a season.

Now, the entire league is caught up in a 72-win spree. Everyone knows that they are infinitely close to witnessing history!

At this time, Link was naturally busy. With 72 wins just around the corner, countless talk shows want Link to play their leading role.

Therefore, in addition to the game, Link has to deal with off-field affairs.

But as a superstar, Link has long been accustomed to this. He did not reject participating in the show, but even offered his manager Jeff Austin the name of the show he wanted to participate in.

And so, on the first day of March, on Inside Stuff, hosted by Rachel and Grant Hill, people saw a coveted heavyweight guest.

"Link, I'm very happy that you can come to the show to meet the fans. Now people are very concerned about one thing, how is your relationship with KD?" Grant Hill is now a very professional host. , he grabbed the theme right from the start.

There are many players in NBA history who were extremely great during their time, but they turned upside down when they entered the TV station. Such as Isaiah. Thomas, such as Rick. Barry. These two guys acted like two overwhelmed "water coolers" on the TV show.

But Grant Hill is different. He has done a great job both on TV and on the basketball court.

Link faced the camera and waved at the fans. He couldn't help but glance at Rachel, and it felt amazing to come to the show at his girlfriend's home.

And another host of this show, Grant Hill, also has an inextricable relationship with Link...

I have to say that this show is really special for Link.

However, Link knows that the most urgent task now is to "reconcile" the relationship with Durant.

Therefore, after Hill asked, Link, who was sitting on the sofa, spread his hands, "As you can see, we are good friends now. I beat him, he respects me, it's that simple."

Link looks like a dashing general now, you fought me and you beat me twice before, but that's okay. I defeated you and accepted your offer! As long as you are good in the future, I will definitely not beat you.

In Link's mouth, Durant instantly changed from Link's number one competitor to a humble defeat.

Link believes that if Durant is watching the show at this time, he will definitely smash the TV.

Grant Hill smiled, he didn't hear that Link was mocking Durant. After all, Hill is a good person, and it is impossible to understand Link's ruthless means.

"Congratulations again on your clean win over the Thunder last time. It was a beautiful victory. Now, the regular season is coming to an end, and you are still the first in the league. But everyone knows that your purpose this season is still No. Link, will you go all-out for 72 wins before the playoffs? Even if it will cost you more energy and even risk injury. You know, the Bulls' 72 wins, but the NBA One of the hardest records in history. And you're going to challenge something that no one has ever done before."

Hill's second question focused on the 72-win issue that everyone cares about.

For Link, 72 wins isn't the hardest record to break, as he's seen how the Warriors swept the league with 73 wins.

But for people today, 72 wins is still incredible.

Jordan's 72 wins is considered a perfect masterpiece of the right place and the right place and everything.

At a time when the league was at its weakest, a team looking to reclaim the throne was greeted by a leader who had just returned from a "baseball vacation" and was desperate to prove himself again. These conditions were put together to create a 72-win situation.

But this season, the Grizzlies clearly don't have those conditions.

First of all, the Grizzlies face a lot of competition this season. In the West alone, there are two opponents, the Thunder and the Spurs, who are likely to get 60 wins. Teams such as the Clippers, Rockets and Trail Blazers in the top eight second tiers of the Western Conference are not underdogs either.

And on the east side, there are the unparalleled Miami Big Three and the sudden rise of the Pacers.

Environmentally, the Grizzlies are far worse off than the '96 Bulls. The biggest obstacle to the 1996 Bulls' regular season in the East is the O'Neal who has not yet fully matured.

Moreover, the mentality of the Grizzlies and the Bulls is also very different. The Grizzlies were the champions last season, and Link also played a perfect season last season. They've just tasted victory, and the thirst for championships and victory isn't as strong as the revival-hungry Bulls.

People summed up the three conditions for breaking the 72-win record, and the Grizzlies are equivalent to not accounting for one! The right place and the right time are the same as the Grizzlies.

So, even with a dreadful 52-5 record, it's still uncertain whether the Grizzlies can break the record.

Besides, it is now a routine operation for teams to rotate and rest before the playoffs. Like Hill said, if the Grizzlies want to win 72, they have to take some risks. Such as accidental injuries and physical consumption and other issues, and these things will likely directly affect the fate of a team in the playoffs.

It's not uncommon for a team to perform well in the regular season but get out early because a key player was injured nearing the playoffs.

What's the point if the Grizzlies broke their 72-win record and couldn't win the title? Risk of losing the championship for the sake of record, is it a small loss?

In the eyes of the outside world, the 72-win record and the championship are a difficult and difficult choice.

But Link didn't think much about this question.

"How do you say it? The regular season is still a month and a half away, and we've only lost 5 games. So I think we can get 72 wins even if we don't have to work too hard and fight until someone gets injured! Those difficulties are not difficult for us at all. People always think that between the championship and 72 wins, there is only one choice. But I think we have the strength to win them all!”

Link's understatement stunned Hill and countless fans in front of the TV.

This guy is talking like it's as easy as breaking the 72-win record and running faster than the old man next door on a morning jog.

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