986: Of course, of course there is no chance (fourth shift)
Before this game began, even Grizzlies fans had a hard time imagining that they would be able to win.
After all, the Warriors are no ordinary opponent, they did have 67 wins in the regular season.
What's more, after sacrificing the lineup of the Death Five, the strength of the Warriors has been further improved.
To beat the Warriors without Link, everyone admits that it's going to be very tough.
However, the fact now is that the Warriors trailed the Grizzlies by 23 points in the final minute of the game......
This is the biggest margin of the Warriors in this year's playoffs so far!
Link was already seated on the bench by this time, and two minutes before he was precise, he had already begun to rest.
As planned, Link didn't play much minutes today, playing just 25 minutes.
But his performance was not compromised by the shortening of playing time.
With 24 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, Link was still the best player of the day.
His play was frighteningly efficient, and although he had fewer breakaways and dunks, Link solved most of the problems with his shooting defense.
Many star players go through a painful period of adaptation after a decline in physical fitness.
During this period, if a player can find a new way to survive, then his residual heat may continue for a few more years.
But if he can only rely on his declining body during this period, then his dominance on the court will only get worse and worse.
Bryant found a new path just after his physical slump began, and his back-to-back jumper and a series of superb tricks helped him win his last two championships.
What about Howard? Tormented by a back injury and age, he is already far from his prime. But to this day, he is still eating his old books and has not developed new skills.
So now the "Monster" who plays in Houston is struggling very much and is nowhere near as good as it was during the Magic period.
These are two of the most typical examples.
That's why some stars jump off a cliff when they get older, while others are still good until the day they retire.
Link is also equivalent to a decline in physical fitness now, but he doesn't need to adapt to this situation at all!
Because Link and the others are the other way around, his upbringing is completely reversed.
When he was youngest, he was the worst in physical fitness! At that time, when he first came to the Grizzlies for a tryout, he was only capable of old Hill, and he acted like an old man.
Link's strong physical fitness came later. So, Link knows better than anyone how to play when he's not as physically aggressive.
That's what he did when he first entered the league.
Therefore, Link's performance today was not compromised in the slightest, not because the injury did not affect him, but because he was fully able to adapt to the impact of the injury.
So, Link came up with such a terrifyingly efficient statistic.
The Grizzlies were in high spirits today, and everyone played very well.
With an efficient Link in such a situation, it's really incredible for the Warriors to win.
"It was an incredible game, no one expected it to be the end. I don't know if you can tell, but the Oracle Arena is completely dead dead right now! β
Mike. Brin said, taking off his headphones. Sure enough, it was quiet.
Nearly 20,000 fans in Auckland sat here, and although the game had gone into garbage time, not too many people left the stadium early. But this golden rice field is lifeless.
The fans stared blankly at the stadium and fell silent.
Everyone knows what it means if the Warriors come back to Memphis with a 1-3 deficit. And now, that "what if" will soon become a reality.
This desperation pervades the air in the Oracle Arena.
67 wins in the regular season, second in MVP, best record in team history......
All of this will come to naught!
After another 30 seconds of play, Kerr also pulled off all of his main forces.
Curry walked off the court with a lonely look on his face, and Thompson covered his head with a towel.
Draymond. Green's chest heaved violently, and he looked up at the big screen before quickly hanging down.
He was just looking at Link's stats, and Link's stats made him feel humiliated!
Thirty seconds later, the unexpected match ended with a cacophony of electronic beeps.
121-105, the Golden State Warriors lost by 16 points at home! The Grizzlies nearly gave up defending in the final minute, which allowed the Warriors to close the deficit to within 20 points.
But what's the use of that? It's over!
"For the Golden State Warriors, this is truly despairing! After four games, they only won one of them! Now, the Grizzlies have a match point. Back in Memphis, the Grizzlies certainly won't let go of the opportunity to finish the game. The Golden State Warriors, who have brought us countless surprises this season, are now nine dead. β
"That's right, it's no exaggeration to say that the Warriors were destroyed by Link. Not only in the game, but Link completely defeated the Warriors players mentally. They are still too immature, too young. Such a tragic situation made them at a loss! β
With the voices of the two commentators, the live camera shows Link, the man who changed the course of the series.
There was no post-victory joy on Link's face, and what one could see on his face was still hideous and painful.
But Link still crossed his waist and stood on the court, standing straight in front of the lost Warriors fans and embracing his victory.
Iguodala looked at Link's back and felt relieved.
He still remembers last season's finals, when Link collapsed directly on top of himself after a hard-fought battle. In the end, it was Iguodala who walked back to the locker room with an exhausted Link in her arms.
At the time, people were comparing the image of Link falling on Iguodala with the image of Jordan falling on Pippen.
That picture is still in Iguodala's room.
But what about this year? Link still stood there straight, glaring at his opponent.
He went through a bigger ordeal than last season, a tougher test.
But now, the mature Link is not going to fall again.
This guy is in his prime!
Iguodala walked over to Link and put her arm around the strong shoulder of the number 0.
"We won, Link, a beautiful big win! In the next game, we'll be able to send the Warriors home in Memphis! β
"yes, a big win. Of course, it was also a very difficult big victory. The process of this game was not as easy as the score seemed. Link took a deep breath and struggled to let go of all the tiredness and pain.
"But you always get over it, don't you?"
"Hehe, at least it's okay for now. Let's go Andrey, let's go back. I really want to see the faces of the group of Auckland reporters who are clamoring to crush us at the press conference. β
"Do you need me to help you?"
"I can do it myself, Andrei."
Link and Iguodala walked off the court side by side, and he was stronger than he was last year.
Steve. Kerr was the last to leave, as he knew it could be the last playoff game of the season at Oracle Arena......
He prepared a plan for a whole year and officially announced the miscarriage!
From summer signings to the death of the five small, from 67 wins to the Western Conference finals.
Cole's plan seems flawless, but in reality, Cole misses the most important point.
A true superstar is not bound by tactics and playing styles!
The Death Five may be able to deal with most people, but in Link's case, they can only win one game......
At the entrance to the players' tunnel, Kerr was stopped by reporters.
The reporter's question was clichΓ©, "Coach Cole, do you think your team still has a chance?" β
"Of course, of course." Cole didn't even look at the camera, answered two words casually, and left in a hurry.
Cole's answer was very perfunctory, as that wasn't what he really wanted to say.
The real thought in his heart was, "There's no more to it than a Warrior." All teams in the league, no matter who meets the Grizzlies in the Finals, they don't have a chance. β
A new dynasty has been built for everyone, and it is already unstoppable.