1138: Last time seen
People were expecting the Grizzlies' first loss of March, but with Kawhi Leonard's three-point miss, countless expectations were about to be disappointed again.
By this time, the Grizzlies and Spurs had reached the final 42 seconds of their rematch in March, with the Spurs trailing by five points.
If Leonard can make this three-pointer, then the Spurs will have a chance to turn the game around.
Five days ago, on March 18, the Spurs had just lost to the Grizzlies. During this period, the two sides played one game each before meeting again.
In Durant's envision, the Grizzlies faced the Spurs twice in a row, and it was impossible to get out of the way.
However, Link explained to Durant today what it means that anything is possible.
With Leonard's crucial three-pointer missed, the Spurs fell into passivity.
Leonard covered his head in great chagrin that his shooting percentage from beyond the three-point line today was nothing short of a disaster.
Counting the three-point shot just now, Leonard is already 1 of 5 from beyond the three-point line today.
It doesn't really matter if you miss repeatedly before, but now you still miss three points at a critical moment, it's really terrible.
Link was actually shocked into a cold sweat, he knew that he was a step slower to interfere this time, and he didn't completely block Leonard's shot.
However, Leonard himself did not take the opportunity.
If the two sides have played each other before, the Spurs were killed by Link at a critical moment.
So today, the cause of Spurs' death is that he failed to save himself.
The Grizzlies didn't give them a chance, but the Spurs didn't take it.
After a moment of shock, Link immediately regained his composure.
Then, the Grizzlies began to drag on time, trying to consume as many seconds as possible for 24 seconds. Link's hasty shot in the final 2.1 seconds also missed, but the Spurs didn't have time to take a five-point lead.
In the end, the five-point advantage was maintained until the end. 97-92, the Spurs lost to the Grizzlies again!
It was the second time the Spurs have lost to the Grizzlies in a week, and the third time the Grizzlies have beaten the Spurs this season.
This season, the Grizzlies and Spurs are 3-0!
"Damn it!" Durant, who is recuperating from injuries at home, is angry, and the Spurs are only a little short of winning!
Five days ago, Durant was hoping that the Spurs would take off the Grizzlies. As a result, Randolph's surprise three points changed everything.
Today, Durant is still bullish on the Spurs, believing they will rise back.
As a result, at the critical moment, the Spurs simply did not score.
First the Rockets, then the Clippers, and now the Spurs.
The teams that were pinned on by Durant all fell to the Grizzlies, without exception!
Seeing that the time has come to the end of March, the Grizzlies have not even lost a game, not to mention falling from the first place!
Since losing to the Pacers after the All-Star break, the Grizzlies have won 13 in a row!
All told, this is the third time the Grizzlies have won 10+ in a row this season.
"Incredible grizzly bears, they have no intention of stopping. The more pressure there is, the more capable the Grizzlies seem to become. The Spurs of the Graceful Spirit, the Brilliant Leonard. In all three games, they narrowly won. However, it is precisely the loss that is the number one loser! ”
Leonard, an emotionless "facial paralysis guy", covered his forehead in pain after losing today.
He was wiped out by the Grizzlies twice in a row in five days, both times in defeat.
This kind of grievance, even Leonard can't stand it.
Of course, Link wasn't easy either. To be exact, every time he played against the Spurs, Link didn't play easily.
The Spurs' defensive ability is really not covered, and you can't find a few easy scoring opportunities throughout the game.
That Spurs 2 is like a liquid robot from a Terminator movie, no matter where Link goes, he will always come out in time to stop it.
At the end of the game, Link simply sat down on the wooden floor.
In this game, he and Leonard fought hard for more than 40 minutes, and in such a situation, the scores of both teams were not even hundreds.
This shows how far they have defended.
You know, Link is the guy who can score 53 points in three quarters of the game.
I have to say that it is indeed very tiring to fight so hard at the end of the regular season.
Link couldn't imagine how frustrated Leonard was at this time, even though he had fought the last bullet, but still couldn't win.
This kind of aggrieved feeling, Link Ke feels a headache just thinking about it, but fortunately he doesn't have such troubles today.
"Link, are you tired?"
At this point, Conley walked up and held out his hand to Link, who was sitting on the ground.
Link grabbed Conley, and Conley pulled Link up with a hard pull.
"Leonard is a horrible guy, Mike. It's a shame that we have to play them again this season. Link shook his head, although the Grizzlies have won all three of their current meetings with the Spurs.
But let's be honest, Link would rather play the Cavaliers or the Warriors than fight the Spurs again.
Leonard is definitely one of the most feared perimeter defenders on the roster.
"But...... I'm excited right now, Mike. Even, I can't wait to start the next game. ”
After taking a few breaths, Link changed his words and the smile returned to his face.
"Not tired so soon?" Conley asked jokingly.
"Not really, but the thought of my next opponent makes me so excited. Waiting for them, it's been long enough! ”
Link and Conley walked into the tunnel with a smile and a smile to end the blockbuster showdown on March 23.
And three days later, on March 26, at Oracle Arena, the Grizzlies and Warriors will face off for the last time of the regular season!
They've been on a rampage since the Warriors beat the Grizzlies once before the All-Star break last month.
It's been almost a month and a half, and it's time to shut up the guys who have sores in their butts sitting in second place in the West!
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At the post-game press conference, the focus of reporters was indeed not on the Spurs.
More than half of the reporters asked questions related to the next game today.
"Link, when you first beat the Spurs five days ago, you said that the number 26 would give the Warriors a taste of what real sadness is. Are you ready for this? ”
"Oh, of course, man. Actually, I don't have to prepare at all. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, I can handle a warrior at any time. Link spread his arms outstretched, looking confident.
"The Warriors have officially confirmed Kevin. Durant won't be back in three days' time, and despite the absence of Durant, the Warriors are still one of the most combative teams in the league. Do you think the Grizzlies can really win this game comfortably? ”
"I never thought I would win the game easily, after all, the Warriors still have Green, a three-singles superstar." Link is serious nonsense and sarcastically sneers Green.
Now Link seems to be a little too vicious, quite a bit of a bully.
However, he was just retaliating with a tooth for a tooth.
After Green and Durant won the game last time, they mocked Link for pretending to be sick, deliberately coughing, deliberately saying cool things, and saying that they wanted to regain the first place in the West...... Link still remembers these things.
Link always admits one fact - he is a petty person.
He is not a broad-minded hero, since the other party has crossed the line, then touch it!
Link made no secret of his current bloodthirsty state, he was like a lion who had been imprisoned for three days and three nights.
At this point, all he had on his mind was killing!
On the other hand, the Warriors, who have recovered from three consecutive defeats and won a wave of six consecutive victories, are naturally not to be outdone.
"Without Kevin, we'd clean up Link's too. It's an honor that we can break the Grizzlies' winning streak with our own hands, as we did more than a month ago! Who will be sad at the end of the game, but it's not certain. ”
Green didn't have a soft mouth, and no matter what, he wouldn't let Link sing a one-man show.
Link was very happy to see someone respond to him.
Only by hunting the prey that will resist can you find the true joy of hunting......