1002: A historic night

Due to the need to change venues, there was a two-day gap between the fourth and fifth games of the finals.

For both days, all of Memphis was preparing to celebrate the team's third championship.

On the plaza outside the Federal Express Arena, the Grizzlies made a large model of the O'Brien Cup in order to create a championship atmosphere.

In the stadium, everything is beautifully decorated. Various photos of the Grizzlies winning the first two championships are posted everywhere.

This is the most literary and artistic stadium in the league, and now it has become the stadium with the most championship atmosphere in the league.

Not only the stadium, but also the streets and alleys of the whole city are posted with posters celebrating the championship.

The billboards of all the high-rise buildings have been replaced with content related to the Grizzlies winning the championship.

On the street, almost all citizens are wearing Grizzlies jerseys or team T-shirts. Among them, the number 0 jersey is the majority.

Some merchants even launched promotions to celebrate the Grizzlies' establishment of a dynasty! The discount is similar to that of the annual Christmas.

The whole city of Memphis has a very cheerful atmosphere, as if it were a festival, a festival that only this city can have.

The taste of champions has begun to spread throughout the city.

And at this time, as the biggest protagonist of this "festival". Link, on the other hand, is in Oklahoma City, 750 kilometers away from Memphis, and he arrives at the cemetery with his two previous championship rings.

Today, there are not many people in the cemetery, and it is very quiet and suitable for conversation.

Link walks over to a tombstone and finds a bouquet of flowers in front of it. The flowers have not withered and have not been taken away, indicating that they have just been put here.

Link looked around for a moment, but didn't see any familiar faces. Whoever it is, maybe they've all left.

Link squatted down in front of the tombstone, put down the flowers in his hand, and then raised his hand and shook the two championship rings on his hand at the tombstone.

"See, I have two championship rings in my hand now! If nothing else, I'll be winning my third championship the day after tomorrow. I did it, and I became one of the greatest players in the league. No, we did. On the streets of Memphis right now, people are wearing your number 0 jersey. ”

"Incredible, really incredible. Now, I've won two regular season MVPs, two Finals MVPs, one scoring title, two Defensive Player of the Year, and three double-firsts. and, a three-pronged dynasty will soon be established. I'm happy, Zike. It turns out that basketball players like us, who were born out of the spotlight, can also be successful. By the way, your sister is about to graduate from college, so you don't have to worry. Your mother and she are living well, and they have moved out of their old neighborhood. Now, you don't have to worry about them being harassed by the thugs anymore. ”

"I sent them all tickets for Game 5 of the Finals, and they'll come here for you to see me win. Your number 0 will be sought after all over the world! Also, I'm going to propose to a girl this summer. Hahaha, sorry to tell you so late. Actually, I've known her for a long time, when I was still playing in the Development League. I don't know why, but since last year, the feeling of wanting to have a home with her has become stronger and stronger. Perhaps, this is where I really belong. ”

Link looked at the tombstone, looked at the name on it, as if he saw Upshaw smiling in front of his eyes, and patted himself on the shoulder and said, "You're yours, stinky boy." ”

"Rest well, man, and wait for my good news. I'll bring her with me next time I come. You have to know her, don't you? Okay, it's time for me to go back. I'll tell you the truth, my ribs still hurt to death. The media and fans said I was a tough guy, a tough fart. It's just gritting my teeth and holding on, is it possible, do I still have to scream in the game? Gone, good luck. ”

Link stood up, stared at the tombstone for a few seconds, and then turned to leave.

He'll be back in Memphis this afternoon to get ready for the endgame.

As soon as Link left, a burly man walked up to the tombstone from a large tree in the distance. The man looked at Link's back and opened his mouth, but quickly closed it, still not calling Link's name.

"Dad, isn't that the guy who appears on TV every day?" Next to the man, a little boy pointed to Link as he walked away.

"yes, he's the guy who shows up on TV every day."

"Do you know him? Why, like you, he, also put a bouquet of flowers here. ”

"Because, we're good friends. Well...... I guess so. ”

"Oh my God, Dad, you know a TV star! Tell me when you became good friends! ”

"It's a long story, and it starts with a couple of years ago when I threw him to the floor in the training ground. At that time, my mother and I didn't have you...... Let's go, Edward, and we'll go home and tell the story again. ”

Joan. Brockman took his child and walked out of the cemetery.

He'll be on time to watch the game the day after tomorrow.

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"Link was in trouble, he was caught between two players, LeBron and Shambaugh. The basketball was in his hand, but he didn't have a way to score directly. The 24-second offensive clock is coming to an end and Link must make a decision as soon as possible. He turned and leaned back...... Jumper – Bang! The ball is in! The ball is in! Link scored again in the double bag and deserved to be the king of Memphis! This kind of difficult goal can't be difficult for him! The margin was widened to 10 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers had no chance! ”

Mike came to the TV. Brin roared excitedly.

Even more excited than him on the TV were the Grizzlies fans, and those who couldn't make it to the game had to go to a crowded bar to witness the historic night.

Watching football in a bar is usually an operation only available at a football match. But today, in Memphis, all bars, large and small, are almost full.

The whole city was huddled together to watch this basketball game.

After all, it will be a moment of honor for the city.

"Well done, champion! We are the champions! ”

"Three crowns in a row, dynasty! No one can stop us! ”

"Link, I love you!"

"Yes, yes, if I were a woman, I would marry him!"

"Ahahaha......"

Such a scene is seen in a bar where all Memphis fans gather, and tonight, the local police certainly don't have to worry about the crime rate.

Because of the whole city, no one wants to miss this game.

"Beer! I want more beer! ”

"Cheers! For the champions! ”

"Cheers! For the dynasty of the grizzly bears! For Link's time! ”

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In the bustling Federal Express Arena, the shouts of the fans in the stadium have already made Mike . Brin couldn't even hear himself.

The game wasn't over yet, and the Clevelands had 1:22 left to close the 10-point gap.

But Grizzlies fans are already celebrating with impunity, and they don't care about the that "miracles happen here."

At the Federal Express Arena, only the Grizzlies can do wonders!

James wiped the sweat from his head, and once again, Link scored a goal that left him powerless.

yes, nothing can be done. After this round of the series, the biggest feeling for James is that he can't do anything.

In the first two years of losing to the Grizzlies, James didn't feel that way.

He thinks he can fight Link, but the Heat's injury problems have really left James isolated, making him difficult to beat with one punch.

But this year, James has no excuses. The Cleveland Cavaliers are younger and fitter than the Heat.

But he still lost in the duel with Link, and he lost completely, and he couldn't do anything about it.

Instead of celebrating as much as the fans did, Link continued to yell at his teammates to keep them focused.

It's the NBA Finals, and even in the last minute, anything can happen.

The game restarted, and James began to frantically storm the interior, clearly trying to draw the defense in and then create three-point shooting opportunities for Irving and Love.

But the Grizzlies players weren't fooled, and they resolutely executed man-to-man defense, handing James over to Link.

James saw that there was no passing route, so he gritted his teeth and forced a layup. But Link didn't back down, he jumped up with his arms raised in the air, forming a high wall in front of the hoop!

"Bang!"

How many times have you heard this in this game? James can't remember anymore.

His offense was blocked everywhere today!

"Link blocked James' layup! The ball didn't score, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are getting closer and closer to defeat! ”

And just like that, the game is getting closer and closer to the end. However, the score difference has not been significantly narrowed.

With 30 seconds left in the game and the Cavaliers still trailing by eight points, it seemed like even James wanted to give up.

He grabbed a three-pointer from beyond the three-point line but missed. In the crucial last minute, James didn't score a point!

It reminded him of the second game of the series, also here, also in the last minute.

Link turned the game around with an incredible steal and jumper, but what about himself?

James covered his head in pain after the shot, and he gave up!

"The game is over, look at LeBron, he seems to have lost all his courage and fighting spirit in an instant, and he doesn't know how to finish the last few tens of seconds of the game."

With 23 seconds left in the game, the basketball was in Conley's hands. The Cavaliers players had no intention of coming up to grab the ball at all, and both sides were waiting for the game to end.

On the Grizzlies' bench, players and coaches gathered on the sidelines, just waiting for the referee's whistle to blow and they rushed in to celebrate.

Celebrate this historic triple crown!

There are ten seconds left in the game.

Link suddenly covered his chest and crouched on the ground, he finally didn't have to hold on!

There are seven seconds left in the race.

James stood on the field with his waist crossed and took one last look at the championship pennant. In the end, he still didn't bring it home.

There are four seconds left in the race.

Young Kelly. Owen covered his face and seemed to be crying bitterly. For him, such a blow is indeed too great.

With a second left in the game, Mike. Conley threw the basketball into the air with a hard throw.

And then......

"Beep~~~~~~"

"The game is over, and the Memphis Grizzlies have built their own dynasty!"

Mike. Brin shouted at the top of his lungs, but soon, his voice was drowned out by louder cheers......