1120: King of key balls
When the basketball entered the net, the cheers in the Federal Express Arena continued to increase even though it was already very enthusiastic.
Link waved his arm excitedly, but fortunately the referee flashed quickly, otherwise he would have replicated the tragedy of Boozer's punch in the stomach during the celebration.
After throwing the punch, Link was held by Wade who rushed up from behind.
In the stands, all the fans stood up and cheered for the incredible layup.
In front of the TV, I don't know how many fans opened their mouths in surprise.
With just 2.8 seconds left on the game, Link's goal gave the Grizzlies a four-point lead!
4 points, which is not a big gap in a basketball game.
But in this situation, the 4-point gap is insurmountable.
A steal, a difficult jumper against the defense and an incredible layup, Link once again showed his unparalleled ability to make key shots at key moments in the crucial fourth quarter!
"Link is definitely a star who can play hard, do you know why the Grizzlies always win? Because in the last three minutes of the game he won't be like Chris. Webb was just thinking about passing! I have no ill will towards Webb, I just want to say ...... Link is awesome! ”
Hubi. Brown couldn't contain his emotions anymore, and it was rare for an elderly man of his age to have such emotional moments.
However, Link has made Hubi again and again. Brown jumped up and down with excitement.
Commenting on Link's game for a long time, Hubi. Brown felt like he was getting younger.
Yes, it's not for nothing that the Grizzlies have such a good record.
First of all, the Grizzlies' hard power is already above most teams. In such a situation, Link's unimaginable key ball ability can also allow the Grizzlies to win most of the games.
With such a leader in the lineup, it is difficult for the Grizzlies to think that their record is not outstanding.
When it mattered, Link never disappointed. If the league had the statistics to count the scoring data in key moments this season, Link would certainly be the first in the league.
He is the king of key balls!
While everyone in the crowd was cheering for Link, Popovich used up the last timeout of his hand.
With 2.8 seconds left on the clock, the Spurs trailed by four points. It was clear that Popovich, even if he was extremely smart, would have been almost impossible to turn the game around in such a situation.
The old man was just not reconciled, he still wanted to make the last struggle.
And this timeout, in the eyes of fans, seems to be called specifically to make time for everyone to watch the replay.
At the moment when the game was paused, a slow-motion replay of Link's layup just now was played on the big screen.
His astonishing movements were finally fully displayed in front of the fans.
Fans finally got a clear glimpse of how Link deliberately got the ball out of his hands in the air to avoid the block, and then caught the basketball to complete the layup.
Everyone's mouths turned into an "O" shape, and no matter how senior the fans, they have never seen such a goal.
If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, fans wouldn't have been able to imagine this kind of picture.
When a person is in the air, the ball is out of his hand, and it is basically impossible to get it again under normal circumstances. A lot of mistakes are caused by the attacker getting out of the air and getting out of the air.
And, even if they do get basketball, almost no one can readjust and complete the layup in such a short period of time.
Sometimes the player who catches the basketball after getting rid of it has not yet reacted to what is going on, and his body has already landed.
But Link was stunned to finish the incredible goal in front of one of the league's best defensive players.
His terrifying ability to stay in the air and his reaction speed are breathtaking.
It's no wonder Leonard clutched his head in pain after Link's goal.
What makes the "facial paralyzed guy" feel desperate is not the 4-point gap, but Link himself!
When he witnessed Link score that kind of unbelievable goal, Leonard's self-confidence was completely destroyed.
He knew that a guy who could score that kind of goal couldn't be beaten!
"It's incredible, I don't know how to describe it other than that. We don't know if Link was subconsciously dodging the block in the air, or if he had premeditated it. But in either case, it's enough to show how strong Link is. Kawai was a great performer today, but unfortunately he met an unbeatable opponent. He's not weak, it's just that the opponent is too strong! ”
Popovich looked at Leonard, although the No. 2 was still expressionless, but Popovich could see the unwillingness and loss in his eyes.
Yes, he obviously fought with Link for the whole time, and he obviously didn't perform badly, so he had a five-five fight with Link.
But at the last moment, he was defeated by Link three times in a row, resulting in a complete loss of the game......
It's hard for anyone to accept this kind of thing.
Popovich shook his head, feeling a little less than able to handle the tactical board.
Even his own faith has suffered a huge blow.
With 2.8 seconds to go, the fans were already celebrating the victory.
However, before Link's appearance, he still clapped his hands and shouted, "Focus! ”
This sentence puts an end to all possibilities for the Spurs to create miracles.
Eventually, Leonard's forced shot from beyond the three-point line missed. The moment the basketball hits the iron, the red light on the rebound also lights up.
At this time, Hubi. Brown repeated the old saying: "In Memphis, only grizzlies can do miracles!" ”
86-82, with Link's "three consecutive wins" at the last moment, the Grizzlies passed the risk by 4 points, increasing the winning streak to 16 games!
Link had 25 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists in this game, which is a relatively ordinary statistic for Link. What's more, Link's shooting percentage today was well below average.
But no one thinks Link is bad in this game, so basketball is not a simple data analysis.
This tough defensive battle ended in victory for the Grizzlies.
After the match, Link shook hands with Leonard. I have to say that if Leonard hadn't almost cornered Link today, Link would never have thought of such a crazy move.
Link respects Leonard, a league of players who can push him into a corner with defense, which is basically extinct.
Leonard is arguably the only one.
Such an opponent, Link is respected from the bottom of his heart.
Leonard also politely hugged and shook hands with Link, looking very sportsmanlike.
But everyone knew that he must be very uncomfortable at this time.
Since losing to the Grizzlies in the tiebreaker last summer, Leonard has been waiting for a chance to get his revenge.
Now it's hard to wait for the first meeting with the Grizzlies, but it's such an ending.
Losing in a crucial round is the saddest way to lose, and it's even more uncomfortable than losing to the Grizzlies by 20 points.
Some people don't seem to be much different from him.
But this slight gap is likely to never be bridged.
Now, Leonard has that feeling in his heart.
No matter how good you are, Link can do better than you......
After the game, even Popovich, who has always liked to talk a lot, couldn't make a fuss today.
"Link's goal was incredible, I can't even imagine how he came up with that kind of move. I'm very happy with the performance of my players, they played a glorious game, just...... Not so lucky. Link's ability to play the key ball is intimidating. ”
Popovich pouted, the team that is firmly at the top of the power rankings this year is really not easy to mess with.
Link likewise praised Leonard at his press conference, admitting: "Kawaii's defence caused me a huge problem, I was risked twice by him today and tackled once, he was really strong. ”
However, as a winner, the more Link praised Leonard, the more he was able to highlight his greatness.
Such a powerful opponent Link has done it, can it not be great?
After that crazy night, the Grizzlies' record was 49-4.
Link is also getting closer and closer to achieving his goal of surpassing 74 wins.