Chapter 879: What Makes Link Unique (3/5)

Steve Kerr was full of expectations for this night from the beginning.

If the Warriors can really suppress the Grizzlies, let alone the conference finals, even the O'Brien Cup is not impossible!

But at this time, Cole seemed like a college star who had just entered the NBA from the NAA.

Many star players who performed well in college will find that they may be nothing after arriving in the NBA.

Cole feels like this now. The self-confidence he built up in his previous 6-game winning streak has been completely torn to pieces by this game.

In the face of the Grizzlies' strength, the Warriors' previous 6-game winning streak became worthless.

Cole turned his head and looked at the team's bench.

I found that Curry, Thompson and Green also looked lonely.

Those three young guys got off to an incredible start, and they instantly lifted the Golden State Warriors to another level.

They were climbing at an unpredictable speed, but Link, the "big mountain", suddenly blocked their progress.

But it might not be that easy to get over Link.

At this moment, the electronic buzzer for the end of the game sounded.

There was a huge noise from the stands behind Cole.

The new Warriors coach couldn't help but look up at the big screen. 23 to 99, the Golden State Warriors lost humiliatingly on the road by 24 points!

Of course, the best 6-game winning streak in team history also stops here.

There's never a shortage of magic in Memphis. But only grizzly bears can create magic here.

This sentence was once used badly by the media. This time, Cole understood it deeply.

"At the end of the game, the Golden State Warriors couldn't find their rhythm at all since they were beaten 20-0 by the Grizzlies in the second quarter! Their six-game winning streak was ended, and the Grizzlies have won five consecutive games since Link's return. Now! The Grizzlies are only half a game away from regaining first place in the Western Conference!"

Hubie Brown stood up and applauded the moment the game ended.

In the Grizzlies' most difficult time, Link once again pulled the team back from the brink.

Link stood up from the bench,

Waving to the fans in the stands.

The fourth player in NBA history to record a triple-double in seven consecutive games, Link has another very important title.

Soon, Stephen A. Smith walked up to Link.

The reporter with an exaggerated expression looked more excited than Link. He walked from the sidelines to the court, his mouth always making a "" shape.

"You must be kidding! Once again, you scored a triple-double in three quarters. This is your seventh consecutive game with a triple-double! Can you tell me how you feel about it!?" Smith stretched out the microphone. Link's mouth.

Of course, he still forgot to close his own mouth.

"I'm more happy about winning the game than scoring a triple-double in 7 consecutive games. After this game, we are only half a game away from regaining first place in the Western Conference. To be honest, I'm used to the top position. I really don’t like being left behind. So, we will go back as soon as possible.”

Link still looked relaxed, completely unlike a man who had just touched the winning streak.

"Really? So you are really not excited at all about the achievement of seven consecutive triple-doubles?"

"If you have to say, yes, I am not very excited. Because soon, this title will no longer belong to me." Link nodded, which made Stephen A. Smith look confused.

"What do you mean? You mean, someone will be able to do the same thing soon?"

"No, I mean, I'm going to break my seven-game triple-double streak pretty soon. So, that's nothing to be excited about."

After Link finished speaking, he left a relaxed smile and turned around to leave.

Many fans in front of the TV gushed as they watched Link being interviewed, which gave them the same feeling as watching Bird being interviewed in the 2000s.

As long as you can show off, you will never speak nicely!

After Link had walked away, Stephen A. Smith remembered that he had not asked Link anything related to Green.

Green and Link had such a heated argument before the game, and Green was so badly abused in today's game. This was originally a topic worthy of speculation.

But once again, Green is ignored by Link.

Even Smith himself ignored Green. It seems that Green is not worth mentioning at all in front of Link's record and performance.

Maybe as Link said, he and Green are not on the same level at all.

At the post-game press conference, the Warriors completely lost the energy they had before the game started.

Steve Kerr looked worried, "They almost defeated us at the beginning of the second quarter, and that's what made the game different."

Today's three-point shooting percentage was only 2%, and the total shooting percentage was only 36%. Curry, who scored only 9 points in the game, could no longer show his sunny smile. "I have never played such a game. The Grizzlies' defensive intensity is unmatched." , I hope we can get better in the future.”

Draymond Green, who made only 2 shots, missed all 4 three-pointers and only had 6 points, 0 rebounds and 6 assists in the game, is undoubtedly the most embarrassing presence for the Warriors.

"Draymond, what do you think about Link's data that far exceeds yours today?"

Green: "..."

"Can you tell me in detail what happened when you were knocked down? How did you lose your center of gravity?"

Green: "..."

"In the third quarter of the game, Link had a triple-double. You said before the game that you could limit Link, so how do you think you can limit him?"

Green continued to be speechless. He had already been asked about autism.

Green initially argued with Link because he was actually complaining about Curry losing the Player of the Month award.

But now, Link has proven that he is well-deserved for his award of the month. Because not only did he play worse than Link today, but Curry's performance was also far different from Link's.

If Curry plays better than Link today, Green can even say a few words about it.

But unfortunately, Curry also overturned.

Green had lost all intention to fight back against Link. This "big mouth" who had always been fearless was especially silent today.

Finally, Green stood up and left the media room without saying a word.

I believe this unique trip to Memphis will silence Green for a long time.

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Popovich watched the game between the Grizzlies and the Warriors. After the game, he looked at the TV screen that was showing advertisements and was silent for a long time.

In three quarters, 29 points, 0 rebounds and 0 assists... Link's terrifying offensive power shocked Popovich.

It’s not like he has never seen a player get a triple-double in three quarters. He has even seen such bizarre things as three-pointers in 35 seconds. Is there anything more incredible than that?

But whether it's three points in 35 seconds or a triple-double in three quarters, most of these incredible moments are short-lived.

It is impossible for McGrady to score 35 seconds and 3 points in two consecutive games, let alone two consecutive games. Even if you ask McGrady to play that game again, he will not be able to do it.

If 35 seconds and 3 minutes could be achieved so easily, it wouldn't be called a miracle.

The same goes for a triple-double in three quarters. Most players may occasionally be able to achieve a triple-double in three quarters in a game, but they will never be able to do such a thing often.

The biggest difference between Link and others is that he can continue his magical performance for several games. For him, creating magic is as simple as eating and sleeping.

One moment it was the first 20-point triple-double in a half in NBA history, and the next it was a triple-double in three quarters.

It was as if Link would never experience ups and downs in his state, and he could unleash his greatest power anytime, anywhere.

Thinking of this, Popovich shook his head.

No matter what, he must end Link's magic tomorrow.

Link said he will soon break the record of seven consecutive games with a triple-double?

Go ahead and dream!

That's right, tomorrow, February 7th, the Grizzlies will play a back-to-back game against the Spurs in San Antonio.

So far, the Grizzlies and Spurs have met twice, with each side winning once.

But the Spurs won that game precisely because of Link's absence.

This time, Link is perfectly healthy and in good shape.

Popovich's only hope of winning lies in back-to-back games.

Is Link always in such good shape? Popovich doesn't believe there is such a player in the world.