Nine Hundred and Seventy-Three: Violent Iron Elbow
Vince Carter's outstanding performance continued until the end of the first quarter.
On both offense and defense, Carter used his lifelong skills. Although it is true that he cannot have a high-scoring battle with Thompson like he did back then. Or score 50 points in a single game if they don't agree with each other, and pretend to reply to the opponent, "In my eyes, the basket is as wide as Lake Ontario."
But at the very least, he allowed the Grizzlies to maintain their 7-point advantage until the end of the first quarter.
Carter's outstanding performance inspired the enthusiasm of all Grizzlies players. Dellavedova, Iguodala, Gasol and others who originally came on the bench were all players who were willing to fight for their lives, but they were even more brave after being given such a shot of chicken blood by Carter.
The Warriors' impact in the last three minutes of the first quarter was fierce, but due to the outstanding performance of the Grizzlies players, the Warriors were unable to even get close to one point!
30 to 23, the Memphis Grizzlies have no reason to continue to cheer for the fans at Oracle Arena.
Facts have proved that the Grizzlies' five dead ends are no worse than the Warriors' five dead ends. The Warriors' 7-man mini rotation is no more advantageous than the Grizzlies' usual long rotation.
Once again, the Golden State Warriors were outgunned. Mike Breen looked at Cole, who was nervously arranging tactics, and couldn't help but shook his head and said, "This may be the most difficult 7 points for the Golden State Warriors to chase this season."
After the start of the second quarter, Curry and Thompson's shooting percentages began to pick up as they adapted to the Grizzlies' tight defense. But even so, the Warriors still couldn't take advantage of the Grizzlies.
Link's offensive power left the Warriors at a loss. He often singled out three Warriors defenders in a row.
As the game progressed, Butler also found his touch outside the three-point line, which allowed him to seize most open long-range shots. As a result, the Grizzlies' offense becomes even more difficult to stop.
On both ends of the floor, the Grizzlies did a great job. As the game progressed, Steve Kerr's heart slowly fell to the bottom.
He has been preparing for this series for a whole year, and he confidently believes that he can bring disruptive changes to this league.
Not just changing the league's rulers, but changing the way this league is played!
But what now? His key to victory seemed less effective. The Warriors were suppressed everywhere, and the seemingly small point difference could not be filled no matter what.
The game continued like this until the end of the third quarter. When Link shot Green in the face with a beautiful step-back three-pointer and widened the point difference to 14 points, Cole called a timeout again in despair. .
In this game, Cole has forgotten how many timeouts he called. Each time, he was eager for the timeout to change the game.
But every time, he only received disappointment.
But even so, Cole refused to give up. He conveyed his tough attitude to the players, and he asked everyone to fight until the end no matter what.
"We can't lose, we must not! The whole season, we have been suppressed by the Grizzlies! From the second place in the regular season to the second place in MVP votes, we have always been the damn second place, always the damn team The top loser! This is our last chance to beat the Grizzlies this season, so no matter what, we have to hold on until the end!"
Cole roared loudly, tactically,
He couldn't make any changes for the time being. All he can do now is to boost morale as much as possible.
Draymond Green suffered humiliation today. Before the third quarter was finished, Link had already scored 23 points. He scored on Green today as easily as chopping melons and vegetables.
And the ball that Link hit Green just now made him even more angry.
He was already angry and now after listening to Cole's encouragement, he went completely crazy.
Green only had what Cole said in his mind at this time, "Can't lose, can't lose, can't lose..."
Green was originally a very fiery player, but now, his fiery temper has broken through Tianling Gai.
You can’t lose, you definitely can’t lose! In order to achieve this goal, no matter what the means!
Anyway, it's not the first time I've done this...
The timeout ended, and Green stepped onto the court again, staring at Link.
On the Warriors' first attack after returning, Curry hit a three-pointer without completely getting rid of the defense, closing the score.
It can be seen that the decisive battle between the two sides has been staged in advance. The current warriors are completely desperate.
However, Joger was not nervous. The Warriors seemed to be close to the score countless times today. But each time, the grizzly bear saved the day.
It's the same this time. Link appeared in front of Green with the ball very confidently. He was bound to maintain the double-digit point difference until the end of the third quarter!
Link called for cover, broke through with the ball, and smoothly turned around and passed Barnes who came to defend him. The whole action was done in one go!
After getting rid of all the defenders, Link went straight to the penalty area and jumped up to attack the frame!
It looked like Link was about to score another elegant goal.
Everyone on the Grizzlies bench had already stood up early, preparing to celebrate Link's goal. Link was unstoppable today, and this goal should be no surprise.
But at this moment, Draymond Green rushed to the basket like a mad beast!
He looked at Link who had jumped up, then gritted his teeth and kept saying in his heart, "I fucking want to win, I must win!"
After Green caught up, he didn't jump to stop him. Instead, he secretly used all his strength to hit Link's chest directly with his elbow!
"Fuck!" Link instantly felt a sharp pain in his chest. He suddenly became weak, his whole body went limp, and he lost his center of gravity in the air.
Although he still relied on his soft touch to score the ball, after Link fell, he still fell to the ground in pain, reflexively covering his face and chest, and did not get up as nimbly as usual.
Tony Allen was the first to rush forward. Instead of helping Link, he directly bumped into Green.
Extending your elbow when the opponent takes off to attack the frame is completely unprofessional in Tony Allen's opinion!
How dangerous is this action? It was in this situation that Bynum gave Gerald Wallace an elbow, which resulted in Wallace's ribs being broken and his lung punctured.
This elbow not only damaged Gerald Wallace's career, but almost killed "Elvis Presley"!
At that time, 30%-40% of Wallace's lungs had shrunk. If he had not received timely treatment, the consequences would have been disastrous.
The referee may not be able to detect Green's small movements in time, but as a player, Tony Allen can clearly see Green's thoughts.
That guy did it on purpose!
Such injurious actions have completely exceeded the scope of defense or even basketball games.
"Are you fucking crazy! What do you think you are doing!?"
Tony Allen approached Green, raised his fist and was about to hit him.
But Thompson quickly reached in front of Tony Allen and grabbed his hand. Tony Allen's old punch did not hit Green's face.
The scene instantly got out of control, and players from both sides struggled with each other. The long-simmering anger between the two teams exploded. Some people were trying to break up the fight, while others were fishing in troubled waters and competing secretly.
"Fuck, that idiot! Let me go, I'm going to twist his head off!" On the Grizzlies bench, Randolph, who was unable to play due to injury and was watching the game in a suit on the sidelines, also lost control.
Three people on the Grizzlies bench held him down to control the sturdy "big black bear".
If Randolph rushes off the bench to fight on the court while recovering from injury, he probably won't have to play next season. If the league doesn't suspend him for dozens of games at a time, then that's a big deal.
On the big screen at the scene, a slow-motion replay of Green's moment was immediately shown.
After watching the replay, even Mike Breen couldn't bear it, "This is definitely a flagrant foul with no morals at all!"
And what about Warriors fans? There wasn't much of a reaction.
After all, this isn't the first time Green has done something like this.
Elbows, kicks, vicious pushes... these are Green's regular operations. It's just that when he hit Link, he used more force than others.
Besides, if Link really falls... the Warriors' chances of winning will be even greater!
Therefore, most Warriors fans are even applauding Green in their hearts.
In the chaos, the Grizzlies' chief team doctor, Moon, rushed into the court and checked Link's condition.
If Link really becomes the second Gerald Wallace, Moon guarantees that Green will never dare to step foot in Memphis again!
Fortunately, Moon made a preliminary judgment that Link's ribs should not have a dislocated fracture, which would not threaten his life.
"How do you feel? Answer me!" Although it was confirmed that Link's life was not in danger, Moon still did not relax his vigilance.
"Damn it, it hurts me to death!" Link replied painfully, covering his face. As soon as he said this, Munn's face became even worse.
Who is Link? He is a tough guy who can't get out of the line of fire even if he is even slightly injured! After working with Link for so many years, Moon had never heard Link say the word "pain".
When Link was beaten to death and had to wear a mask to play, he never said a word "pain".
For Link to be in such pain and admit the pain, it means that the injury must not be light!
"Stretcher, bring up the stretcher!" Moon waved quickly. He thought it was necessary to take Link for a full-body examination now.
But at this moment, Link grabbed Moon's hand and said, "Fuck the stretcher, help me up."
"ah!?"
"There is only one quarter left in the game. I can finish it." Link grinned and stood up, sitting on the ground. "I can't let you carry me out of here."
"Damn it, how long has it been and you still do what Alonzo Mourning did to me?"
"No, I'm serious. I can last until the end of the game. I know my body well, Moon. We can't let the Warriors win this game. No matter what, we can't let them build an advantage! Lift me down now, Draymond. That son of a bitch De Green succeeded! Think about it, if my ribs were broken, could I still talk to you like this? Taking a step back, even if my ribs were broken, my ribs are not like ankles and knees. , this will not affect my career. So, no matter what, let me finish the last quarter!"
While Link was talking to Moon, the conflict on the field had subsided. The referee gave Green a technical foul, and the rest of the Grizzlies team gathered around Link.
"Damn it, you come with me for a full body check-up right after the game!" Moon gritted his teeth, he compromised, he couldn't defeat Link.
And he also knows very well that the Grizzlies really need to win this game! If the Warriors are allowed to bring the total score to 2-1 in Oakland, the series will be very dangerous.
This is the Grizzlies' best chance to achieve three consecutive championships. How many opportunities does a player have to build a dynasty in his lifetime?
Not everyone has the courage to destroy such an opportunity.
Link smiled, then looked at his teammates, "What are you waiting for? Help me up, I can still fight."
Green in the distance watched in surprise as Link stood up again, and he couldn't help but swallow his saliva.
Green knows better than anyone how heavy that elbow was just now! To put it bluntly, he just wanted to destroy Link.
After all this, Link hasn't been knocked down yet!
What kind of monster is that guy!
At this time, a familiar feeling of fear once again spread from the soles of Green's feet to his whole body.
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