Eight Hundred and Three: Who Cares, It's All the Same
This game eventually turned into an exhibition game in which the Grizzlies broke records, and what was even more uncomfortable was that nearly 20,000 Heat fans in the American Airlines Center Arena had to watch their hated Grizzlies on their turf. Performance.
In the first quarter, the Grizzlies scored 42 points in 23 possessions, scoring as high as 1.82 points per possession. This is the most efficient single-quarter game the Memphis Grizzlies have played since the team was founded. In addition, the Grizzlies made 4 three-pointers and 13 free throws in a single quarter, 9 more than their opponents, and hit 11 of them.
The 42 points in the first quarter also created the NBA's first-quarter scoring record in the NBA Finals since 1967. Of course, the Grizzlies also tied the single-quarter scoring record in the Finals. The last team to score 42 points in a single quarter in the Finals was the Celtics in 2008.
In Game 6 of the 2008 Finals, the Celtics humiliated the Lakers with 42 points in the fourth quarter. And today, the Grizzlies straightened out the Heat in the first quarter.
In the end, the Grizzlies ended the first quarter with a score of 42-25. But everyone knows that the nightmare is not over yet!
In the second quarter, the Grizzlies maintained their magical touch in the first quarter. In this quarter, the Grizzlies made all the first 6 shots, and the audience made 19 of the first 21 shots, with a hit rate of over 90%, which is astounding!
Although after that, the Heat gradually found the offensive feeling and began to score consecutively from beyond the arc. But unfortunately the gap between the two sides is already too large, and the Heat's sudden arrogance is like a small stone thrown into the vast ocean, unable to withstand the slightest waves.
The Heat fought back in the second quarter, but the score in the first half was still tragic. 71-50, trailing by 21 at the half. As soon as halftime ended, Van Gundy saw fans exiting early.
The Grizzlies shot 75.8 percent from the field in the first half, which once again set a new NBA record.
The previous record for the half-court shooting percentage of the finals was born in 2009, when the third game of the finals, the Magic hit a 75% shooting percentage in the half. In the final battle, the Magic narrowly defeated the Lakers by 4 points, which was the only Finals victory in the history of the Magic.
After this battle, the victim of the highest halftime shooting percentage in the finals changed from the Lakers to the Heat.
Lakers fans are probably thankful for the Grizzlies now, they helped the Lakers get rid of one shameful record.
In just one half, the Grizzlies touched the all-time record of three finals, and it's a hell of a game for Heat fans to watch.
In the second half, the Heat basically gave up their resistance. The only motivation for them to play this game is to hope that the Grizzlies will not be hit by a record for the largest point difference in the finals.
Throughout the second half, no Heat fans made a sound, nor did any Miami media indicate that there was still hope for the Heat.
The cruel fact is right in front of everyone's eyes. Three years ago, the Big Three of the Heat who shocked the entire basketball world in the summer were beaten by the Grizzlies like a primary school student!
Everyone knows that this tragic loss may not only be the end of the season, but the end of the entire Big Three era!
LeBron James hasn't agreed with the Heat to renew his contract. Well, he may have already figured out a way out.
All the Heat players had expressionless faces, and about one-third of the seats in the stands at the American Airlines Center were empty. The league's new commissioner, Mr. Joke, must be quite annoyed right now, because the Grizzlies abruptly took the NBA Finals' money-absorbing ability down a notch.
Ultimately, the Heat succeeded. Of course, it's not the success of reversing the game, but the success of not allowing the Grizzlies to break the league record again.
121 to 97, the mighty Grizzlies go on a killing spree on the South Coast.
In the Heat's home court, they mercilessly slaughtered the Heat by 24 points. After Link scored 25 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in three quarters,
He rested until the end of the game. Grizzlies fans are complaining that the Heat's poor performance completely lowered Link's average per game in the Finals.
As long as the Heat can hold on for a while longer, Link is estimated to be able to hit a triple-double in three consecutive games.
After the game, the players from both sides hugged for the first time after the game.
The reason is very simple, the war has ended early, and they don't need to fight tit for tat.
Wade was the first to walk up to Link and wanted to laugh again, but couldn't. He is happy for Link's success, but the "Flash" who is no longer young is also very clear that Link may have taken away his last chance to win the championship.
"Stinky boy, you really can do it."
"I'm sorry, Dwyane. But if it was you, you wouldn't be merciful, would you?" Link hugged Wade tightly. For Wade, this result was indeed too much Cruel.
"What nonsense, this is competitive sports, and the winners don't have to apologize to the losers. You did a good job. Will you still welcome me to your training camp this summer?" Wade immediately adjusted his expression and stopped crying. If you think of yourself as a loser, then you really lose.
So he quickly changed the subject.
"Don't talk about training camp, you are coming to the Memphis Grizzlies, and I also warmly welcome you." Link looked at Wade meaningfully, but Wade just waved his hand.
"Hahaha, you openly recruited me like this, but I can immediately report it to the alliance. Hey, are you serious?"
"Just kidding, hehe. But if you think about it one day, it counts."
"Okay, enjoy the victory. Game 4... See you in Game 4." After Wade finished speaking, he shook his head and waved away. It is actually the most embarrassing to have to fight the fourth battle when the outcome is already determined.
Both sides obviously didn't want to fight anymore, but they had to fight again. Wade, who is playing in the finals for the fifth time in his career, has never encountered such an embarrassing thing.
After Wade, James also walked up and hugged Link gently. But unlike Wade, James didn't say much to Link. After a simple "you are great", he turned and left the field.
Unlike Wade, James still has revenge in mind. He didn't want to give up his position as the number one player in the league, and he didn't want to watch Link just occupy his own era.
Although this season is doomed to be unable to avenge, but James' ambition is not limited to this season.
Opportunities for revenge are many!
Therefore, he still regards Link as his number one competitor. So, there was just a polite hug between the two. Otherwise, it will appear that James is very unsportsmanlike.
Today, I will greet Link politely in advance. After the fourth game tomorrow, James will be able to swagger and leave directly. It will be even more uncomfortable to stay at the scene to watch others hold the cup.
It was Bosh who finally came up to hug Link, but Bosh didn't say anything, just hugged and left. After all, Link and Bosh have almost no personal friendship, and they are not rivals on the court. So, both of them are relatively indifferent to each other.
After sending off the Heat's Big Three, Link crossed his waist and watched the backs of No. 3, No. 6 and No. 1 slowly disappear into the depths of the player tunnel. He couldn't help sighing.
In this history, he actually broke up the unparalleled Big Three of the Heat with his own hands!
With his 72nd win and an even more brutal 4-0 than 72nd, he completely dismantled this great combination.
The Big Three of the Heat, who were all-powerful in the original history, have now become the biggest backdrop for the Memphis Grizzlies!
A great sense of achievement suddenly emerged. For Link, this was much more interesting than making money!
Two days later, in the same place. Throughout the game, the Heat players seemed unable to move forward. After all, they have lost all motivation to fight.
In today's game, the attendance rate of the American Airlines Center Arena was only 70%! TV ratings are only a dismal 10.1! This is the finals with the lowest ratings since the Spurs and Pistons in 2005!
There is no suspense game, naturally no one likes to watch.
But it was an exciting and memorable night for Grizzlies fans and Grizzlies players alike.
In the last 3 minutes of the game, the Grizzlies were far ahead, and all the Grizzlies' bench players and coaches stood side by side and hand in hand. They cheered and rushed up to celebrate as the referee blew the whistle to end the game.
The on-site commentator had stopped explaining the game, and he began to talk endlessly about what a great achievement two consecutive championships are, and how difficult it is for a small city team to win two consecutive championships.
And what about Link? He thought he won the championship for the second time, and he would not be as excited as the first time. But when he was really about to win a championship for the second time, he realized he was terribly wrong.
Link, who was standing on the sidelines, clenched his fists tightly, and the position of his heart tightened. His legs were already shaking slightly, like when he first stepped into the professional arena. But this time, Link was not nervous, but excited!
This feeling of great happiness to come, it is indescribable, but it is wonderful.
What could be more convincing than the Grizzlies' 4-0 sweep?
Who dares to underestimate the grizzly bear? Who dares to think the Memphis Grizzlies are not qualified to stand here? Who dares to laugh at the Grizzlies as a country team! ?
Who else! ?
Want to see a 74-win total runner-up? Want to see the unanimous MVP roll over? I'm so sorry for letting you down again!
At this time, in the luxurious box, the Grizzlies owner Robert Pera, who was about to leave the field to attend the awards, was also very excited. When he bought the Grizzlies, he didn't expect his team to win two championships in a row.
When he bought the Grizzlies, something went wrong with Pella's economy. People say that the Grizzlies will be the last straw for Pella. This young diamond king will eventually be ruined by his impulses.
Pera also admitted that in addition to his love for basketball, he did have a gambling element when he bought the Grizzlies. Who are you betting on? It was Link who bet! He was interested in Link's potential, so he chose the Memphis Grizzlies.
As a result, the Grizzlies not only did not crush Pera, but also helped Pera.
In recent years, the Grizzlies have helped Pera to make a lot of money. His current assets are several times more than those of the past!
Even the luckiest gambler in the world can't hit the jackpot.
"Thank God, thank God..." Pera kept mumbling, causing Chris Wallace who was beside him to laugh.
"Hey, I think you should thank Link." Wallace patted the young boss on the shoulder.
"Whatever, it's all the same. Link is God, God is Link..."
As soon as Pera finished speaking, there was a harsh sound of electronic beeps from under the box.
4 to 0, the Grizzlies swept the Heat to win the finals!
A new dynasty is quietly being established!