Eight Hundred and Sixty-One: Shattered Self-Esteem and 3 Consecutive Doubles

The game between the Grizzlies and Clippers has entered the fourth quarter. Judging from the situation in the first half, the fourth quarter should be the highlight of the game.

But at this time, the ratings of this game have fallen to the bottom.

Fans would rather watch today's matchup between the Hornets and the Heat, or watch the feud between the Lakers and the Nuggets, than pay attention to this powerful matchup.

Because there is no suspense in this game between the Grizzlies and the Clippers, which really makes people want to take a nap.

What was supposed to be an exciting fourth-quarter decisive battle was completely ruined by Link's 15-0 performance in the third quarter.

Once a competitive sports match loses its competitiveness and suspense, it will be useless no matter how beautiful the scene is.

"The game actually ends in 5 minutes. Except for Memphis fans, no one is probably watching this game." Mark Jackson looked at the game time and found that there were still 5 minutes left before the end. "This word is used to describe it.

Even he found it too difficult!

"No way, no one expected that Link would suddenly take away the game at the beginning of the third quarter. I bet the Clippers players were still thinking about how to counterattack during the halftime break, and they were full of confidence. But At the beginning of the third quarter, they were hit hard. I told you, the Grizzlies will be the first to hit the offensive climax in the third quarter."

Hubie Brown looked at Mark Jackson proudly, he successfully predicted the trend of the game.

"Well, you win this time, Hubby. Link's scoring explosiveness is really incredible. He almost hit the offensive climax by himself. The Clippers' wings are really very weak. If they want to To go further, we must strengthen the front line.”

"Not only the forwards, but Marc Gasol and Hassan Whiteside's statistics today are also quite outstanding." Hubie Brown said, looking at the statistics of Gasol and Whiteside.

Gasol still scored 26 points, 10 rebounds and 7 assists in the second half despite not taking many shots or playing time.

If Gasol's score of 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks is not surprising, then Whiteside's 16 points, 12 rebounds and 4 blocks are very amazing.

As a 10-day short-term worker, Whiteside scored a double-double in his second game with the Grizzlies, and his statistics completely surpassed DeAndre Jordan's.

Jordan played well in one quarter today, and then his hands and feet were tied for the next three quarters. So far, he has only 11 points and 6 rebounds.

Griffin's performance was also unsatisfactory. 14 points, 7 rebounds and 3 turnovers were the statistics handed over by the 2009 No. 1 pick.

Griffin and DeAndre Jordan combined could not score as high as Gasol alone. The Grizzlies' twin towers completely overwhelmed the Clippers' 30 million insiders.

Even without the 15 points that Link broke out, the Clippers might not have been able to beat the Grizzlies today. That's why Hubie Brown said that the Clippers' problem is not just the forward.

"Yeah...it's not just the forward. This is the second time Whiteside has subverted people's imagination of him. The Clippers were full of confidence in their inside before the game, but today they didn't have the inside Gain even the slightest advantage. Do you think the Grizzlies will sign Whiteside to a second 10-day contract?"

"No, probably not." Faced with this question with a clear answer,

Hubi Brin's answer was unexpected.

"No!? You mean, Whiteside's performance is not good enough?" Mark Jackson thought Hubie Brown had made a slip of the tongue.

"No, Whiteside's performance is certainly good enough. Therefore, the Grizzlies should directly sign a guaranteed contract with him until the end of the season next time. His career as a 10-day short-term worker is completely over."

As Hubie Brown and Mark Jackson joked, a harsh buzzer finally sounded in FedEx Arena.

At the end of the game, 117 to 101, the Los Angeles Clippers rushed through garbage time and finally narrowed the point difference to an acceptable range.

Since being beaten 15-0 in the third quarter, the Clippers have been chasing points. Of course, I didn't catch up until the end.

Chris Paul looked at the final score in disbelief, his eyes blank.

To this day, he still has the image of Link scoring a goal in front of him.

This is not the first time that Paul has defended the opponent's leading scorer. He has faced Durant, James, Anthony, and countless opponents who are taller and stronger than him.

But even those people can't score as they please in front of themselves.

It was Link who made Paul truly experience what it means to be "undefendable".

Since entering the NBA, this is the first time Paul has been beaten so embarrassingly.

Conference finals... Paul felt as if he was suddenly farther away from his goal.

Paul took one last look at the big screen, glanced at Link's statistics of 28 points, 10 assists and 12 rebounds, and then turned and left.

Another summer has passed, but everything is no different from half a year ago.

If the Clippers were to play a best-of-seven series with the Grizzlies now, Paul estimates that the final score would be 4-0.

Chris Paul's competitive and proud heart was completely shattered by Link's 15 points.

Clippers No. 3 left the court in despair, with no one paying attention.

After all, only the winners deserve the spotlight.

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After the game, Whiteside became the favorite of reporters again.

If beating Split in the last game against the Spurs was just a small test, then by scoring a double-double in front of DeAndre Jordan and Griffin today, Whiteside has proven his strength.

Whiteside was very happy, "Link passed me a few good passes and I could easily put the ball into the basket. I now know why players who come to Memphis to play become better."

Gasol, who scored a high of 26 points next season, also mentioned Link in the interview, "We won because of him. He said during halftime that we could win the game before the third quarter. Everyone thought He was just kidding. Turns out, he actually did it, and he did it all by himself."

Tony Allen's answer in an interview was even more simple and crude, "Chris Paul did something not very good to Link in the first quarter, and Link was very angry about it. Link's end after being angry, Everyone should have seen it. Remember, he is the most dangerous person in the league, don't mess with him."

Although reporters did not interview Link directly today, Link's influence is already everywhere.

Almost every Grizzlies player interviewed mentioned their leader at one point or another.

The reason why Link did not accept interviews from any reporters today is because as soon as the game ended, Link underwent a thorough examination by the Grizzlies medical team.

Although Link insisted on finishing the game today, the team doctors were still very worried about Link's strain in the first quarter.

Some injuries may not prevent a player from playing on the spot, but upon closer inspection they may be very serious.

For example, in the 2009 Western Conference semifinals, Yao Ming persisted in playing the entire game even after being injured, but in fact, his injury situation at that time was not optimistic at all.

This year is a critical period for the Grizzlies to create a three-peat dynasty, and everyone knows that Link is the guarantee of the championship.

Therefore, Link's physical condition affects the fate of the entire team.

"Hey, that's too exaggerated. I played the whole game successfully, what can happen?" Link was lying on the hospital bed. Although he knew that injuries were not allowed to be careless, the entire medical team and coaching staff were surrounding him. For himself, Link still felt that it was too exaggerated.

"Well... you're right, you are fine. Link only has a slight muscle strain, so it's not a big problem. But for safety reasons, we still recommend that he rest for a few games." Chief team doctor Mu After completing the inspection, I will give my own suggestions.

"Really? How long do you need to rest?"

"About two weeks. Normally it doesn't take that long, but two weeks is enough for Link to return to 100% condition. This is the safest way."

Link, who was lying on the hospital bed, smiled proudly. Two weeks? It was impossible for Qiaogel to allow such a long time. After one or two rests at most, you can return to the court.

As a result, to Link's surprise, Jorge nodded and adopted Moon's suggestion without thinking.

"Okay, let him rest for two weeks."

"Huh?" Link suddenly sat up from the bed. This decision was too hasty!

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