It's very rare to set two records in one game and both records from two different teams.

22 three-pointers in a single game in the playoffs, third all-time. The Houston Rockets took their "magic ball theory" to the extreme in this game.

Of their 87 shots in this game, 49 were three-point shots!

Throughout the history of the league, few teams have dared to shoot three-pointers like this. Only a rocket who is obsessed with playing magic balls can do this kind of thing.

22 three-pointers, which means that the Rockets scored 66 points on three-pointers alone.

Such three-point firepower is enough to put any team to shame.

However, at this time, the Rockets fans who saw the team break the record were not happy at all.

Because their three-pointers didn't bring them any closer to victory.

All of this is because of Link, who scored a 40-point triple-double!

During the timeout, the entire Federal Express arena chanted "MVP" in unison.

On the big screen at the scene, the NBA playoffs 40-point triple-double ranking was also released.

This ranking is not long, so it is clear at a glance. Because since the NBA officially has technical statistics, there are only 5 people who can score a 40-point triple-double in the playoffs.

"Spliggy" Ross Barkley and Westbrook tied for third all-time with a single score.

James and another triple-double madman Oscar. Robertson is tied for second all-time with two results.

Only Link has become the only player in NBA history who can hit a 40-point triple-double three times on the playoff stage!

Even though he has already broken countless records, Link is still able to leave his name in the league records.

Twenty or thirty years later, fans of that era would be surprised to find out when they opened the league's historical record.

Link's name is almost strung together!

I wonder if people at that time would think that Link was greater? Or is Jordan greater?

"Great Link, a great playoff performance for us. 40 points and a triple-double, and 10 points in a row at critical moments. I've said a long time ago that Link never sits idly by when it matters most. ”

Bill. Simmons completely ignored the Rockets' 22 three-pointers in a single game and praised Link directly. Because in the face of defeat, any record will become worthless.

German. Booker had just put up a crazy 70-point performance in a single game in March, and this was a single-game scoring record that even Link couldn't match.

However, the record didn't cause much of an uproar, and people didn't fail to praise Booker for his 70-point game.

Why? Isn't it because the Suns lost the game in the end?

What's the point of not being able to lead the team to win the 70 points of the game?

Therefore, in the face of defeat, even if it is a terrible record of 70 points in a single game, the gold content will be greatly reduced.

What's more, 22 three-pointers in a single game are far less shocking than 70 points in a single game.

Harden sat on the bench, a little frustrated.

He had thought that Link would be a stepping stone for himself, just like Paul. Unexpectedly, Link's "stone" is really unstable.

Obviously, the whole game was not iron, but at the critical moment, he was stunned and could rely on shooting to score ten points.

Such an opponent made Harden feel deep despair.

yes, on the surface, it seems like the Rockets can fight the Grizzlies to the end most of the time, as if they are a little bit away from victory every time. It seems that a little luck can change the outcome of the game.

If it's just once or twice, it might be a matter of luck. But every time it's like this, it's not something that luck can explain.

Every time he is defeated by Link at a critical moment, this is the real most brutal crushing! This proves that the rocket has no power to fight back at a critical moment.

"Beep~~~~" The electronic beep sounds, the timeout ends, and the game will restart.

41 seconds, 9 minutes. To be honest, the rocket is not completely out of chance.

But for a team whose morale has already been shattered, the nine-point gap seems like an insurmountable chasm.

Sure enough, in the last 41 seconds, the Rockets didn't make an exciting big reversal.

Aside from turning their three-point shooting tally into 50 in this game, the Rockets didn't have anything to achieve in the final moments.

116 to 125, the 9-point margin lasted until the last minute of the game.

Relying on Link's record-breaking 40-point triple-double in the playoffs for the third time in his career, the Grizzlies won the first game of the Western Conference semifinals without danger!

The moment the game ended, Bill. Simmons stood up excitedly, raised his arms in the air, and cheered along with the fans.

Maybe even he himself could not have imagined that as a loyal Celtics fan, he would one day be so excited about the Memphis Grizzlies, a team that has no historical background and no big ball market to support it.

No way, in this day and age, who can not love Link?

Even he, the former number one "Lin Hei", has now become the number one fan.

Love the greatest stars of our time, no shame!

Link watched the fans cheering excitedly, and his heart was extremely relieved.

In this high-profile match, he did not disappoint those who supported him.

This time last year, the Grizzlies and Spurs fought to a seven-tie before they were able to split the winners.

But this year, it won't be that hard!

The Grizzlies have taken another big step towards their goal of regaining the "throne".

After the game, there were many reporters who conducted courtside interviews with Link, and most of the questions were related to the 40-point triple-double.

However, Link wasn't too interested in the all-time record of a 40-point triple-double in the playoffs.

"I don't care who gets a 40-point triple-double, and I don't care who is number one on the 40-point triple-double leaderboard in the playoffs. But I care about winning and I'm happy that we were the winners. ”

Link smiled, Link had enough of the historical record.

But the overall winner ...... Link isn't enough!

After the match, almost everyone was praising Link's performance.

When he doesn't have a good shooting touch, he can use his other specialties to influence the game, which is what a superstar should do.

And at the critical moment, Link was able to step forward in time and suddenly end the suspense with a burst of hands.

It can be said that Link played this game without black spots at all.

However, the Houston media didn't think much so.

Although the Rockets lost this game, they lost very unconvinced. After all, in the end, the gap between the Rockets and the Grizzlies was only in the single digits.

Moreover, Link's performance of suddenly scoring 10 points in a row at the end is really amazing.

So after the game, many Houston fans and media said that although they lost the first game, the Rockets were able to catch up quickly.

In their opinion, the Grizzlies just narrowly won today, and the gap between the Rockets and the Grizzlies is not big! In the next few matchups, the Rockets have a very good chance of winning!

Perhaps, the Western Conference Finals, dominated by the Warriors and Grizzlies, will really change players this time!

Such views have become more and more popular, and I have to admit that the Houston media's ability to do things is indeed superb.

Link did not respond to this.

He felt that there was something wrong with the brains of that group.

The Rockets made 22 three-pointers in the game and shot a whopping 44 percent from three-point range.

After all this, the Rockets couldn't win the game, and he really didn't know where the confidence of the media and fans in Houston came from.

Could it be that they think that the Rockets can play better in the next game than today?

The Grizzlies are different, and although Link scored a 40-point triple-double, he felt cold for a full three and a half quarters today.

If it weren't for the inaccuracy of the previous shot, the game probably wouldn't have dragged on to the end.

This means that in the next few games, the Grizzlies can really play better than they did today. After all, Link's hand can't be so bad every day.

Link didn't bother to debate with the clowns, and when the next game was over, they were naturally quiet.

Link turned off his phone's screen and was getting ready for a good rest. At this time, he received a text message.

Link opened it and saw that it was Leonard again.

"Congratulations, you played so well tonight! Now, you're one step closer to the Western Conference Finals! Come on, you must go on, don't miss the appointment. ”

Link smiled, Leonard was really paying attention to himself. That guy is cold on the outside and hot on the inside.

"You have to work hard tomorrow, okay, I'm waiting for you in the Western Conference Finals, let's have a good fight." Link also replied to Leonard, but always felt that he had forgotten something.

What did you forget?

Before he could remember, the tired Link was already asleep.

It was the first time in these days that he had slept comfortably.