One Thousand and Two: A Historic Night

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

In the past two days, all of Memphis has been preparing to celebrate the team's third championship.

In the square outside FedEx Arena, the Grizzlies made a large model of the O'Brien Trophy in order to create a championship atmosphere.

Everywhere in the arena is beautifully decorated. Various photos from the Grizzlies' first two championships were posted everywhere.

The most artistic arena in the league has now become the arena with the most championship atmosphere in the league.

Not just in the arena, but in the streets and alleys of the entire city, posters celebrating the championship were posted.

All the billboards in high-rise buildings were 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 majority wear No. 0 jersey.

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

The atmosphere in the entire city of Memphis is very pleasant, as if we are celebrating a festival that only people in this city have.

The smell of championship has begun to spread throughout the city.

At this time, as the biggest protagonist of this "festival". Link was in Oklahoma City, 750 kilometers away from Memphis. He brought his two previous championship rings with him to the cemetery that he was extremely familiar with.

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

Link walked to a tombstone and found a bouquet of flowers placed in front of it. The flowers have not withered or been taken away, which means they have just been put here.

Link looked around and didn't see any familiar faces. Whoever it is, may have left.

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

"Did you see Zeke, I now hold two championship rings! If nothing else happens, I will also receive my third championship trophy the day after tomorrow. I did it, and I became the greatest player in the league. One of the players. No, we did it. Now on the streets of Memphis, people are wearing your No. 0 jersey."

"Incredible, really incredible. Now, I have won two regular season MVPs, two Finals MVPs, one scoring champion, two Defensive Player of the Year, three double teams. And, I will soon establish a three-peat dynasty. .I'm so happy, Zeke. It turns out that basketball players like us who are born outside the spotlight can be successful. By the way, your sister is about to graduate from college. You don't have to worry. Your mother lives with her. Good, they have moved out of their old neighborhood. Now, you don’t have to worry about them being harassed by gangsters anymore.”

"I sent them all tickets for Game 5 of the Finals. They will come to watch me win for you. Your number 0 will be sought after by the whole world! Also, I plan to propose to a girl this summer. My son proposed. Hahaha, I’m sorry to tell you so late. In fact, she and I have known each other for a long time, when we were playing in the Development League. I don’t know why, but since last year, I have wanted to have a family with her. The feeling is getting stronger and stronger. Maybe, this is where I really belong."

Link looked at the tombstone and the name on it, and seemed to see Upshaw smiling in front of his eyes, patting his shoulder and saying, "It's really yours, brat."

"Have a good rest, man, and wait for my good news. I will bring her with me next time I come here. You must get to know her,

Isn't it? Okay, it's time for me to go back. To tell you the truth, my ribs still hurt like hell. The media and fans all say that I am a tough guy, tough as hell. I'm just gritting my teeth and holding on. Is it possible that I still want to scream during the game? Gone, good luck. "

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

He will return to Memphis this afternoon to prepare for the endgame.

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

"Dad, wasn't that the person who appeared on TV every day?" Beside the man, a little boy pointed at Link who was walking away and said.

"Yeah, he's the one who appears on TV every day."

"Do you know him? Why did he put a bouquet of flowers here just like you?"

"Because we are good friends. Well... I guess so."

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

"This is a long story. It starts from a few years ago when I threw him to the floor in the training ground. At that time, my mother and I didn't even have you... Let's go. Come on, Edward, let's tell this story when we get home."

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

He will watch the live broadcast of the game the day after tomorrow on time.

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"Link is in trouble. He is caught between two players, LeBron and Shumpert. The basketball is in his hands, but he has no way to score directly. The 24-second shot time is about to end, and Link must do it as soon as possible. The decision was made. He turned around, faded away... Jump shot - Bang! The ball went in! The ball went in! Link scored again under a double team. He is worthy of being the king of Memphis! Such a difficult shot He can't beat the goal! The point difference has been widened to 10 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers have no chance!"

Mike Brin's excited roar came from the TV.

Those who were more excited than him in front of the TV were the Grizzlies fans. Those who couldn't go to watch the game could only choose to go to a crowded bar to witness this historic night together.

Watching football in a bar is generally an operation only performed at football matches. But today, in Memphis, every bar, large and small, is nearly full.

People all over the city crowded together to watch this basketball game.

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

"Well done, champions! We are champions!"

"Three consecutive championships, dynasty! No one can stop us!"

"Link, I fucking love you!"

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

"Ah ha ha ha ha..."

Scenes like this appear in all the bars where Memphis fans gather. Tonight, the local police certainly don't have to worry about the crime rate.

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

"Beer! I want more beer!"

"Cheers! To the championship!"

"Cheers! To the dynasty of the Grizzlies! To the era of Link!"

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In the bustling FedEx Arena, the fans were so loud that Mike Breen couldn't even hear his own voice.

The game is not over yet, and the Clevelanders still have 1 minute and 22 seconds to fill the 10-point gap.

But Grizzlies fans were already celebrating unbridled, and they didn't care about any nonsense like "a miracle happened here."

At FedEx Arena, only the Grizzlies can create miracles!

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

Yeah, nothing can be done. After this series, James' biggest feeling was that he was powerless.

James didn't feel this way when he lost to the Grizzlies in the past two years.

He thought he could fight Link, but the Heat's injury problems really left James helpless, making it difficult for him to defeat four opponents with one punch.

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

But he still lost in the duel with Link. He lost completely and was powerless.

Rather than celebrating like the fans did, Link continued to yell at his teammates to focus.

This is the NBA Finals, even in the last minute, anything can happen.

When the game restarted, James began to rush inside like crazy. He obviously wanted to attract the defense and then create three-point shooting opportunities for Irving and Love.

But the Grizzlies players were not fooled. They resolutely implemented man-to-man defense and handed James to Link.

Seeing that there was no passing route, James had no choice but to grit his teeth and force a layup. But Link didn't give in. He raised his arms and jumped up, forming a high wall in front of the basket!

"Bang!"

Is this the first time this sound has been heard in this game? James can't remember clearly.

His offense was blocked at every turn today!

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

In this way, the game is getting closer and closer to the end. However, the score difference has not narrowed significantly.

When there were only 30 seconds left in the game and the Cavaliers were still 8 points behind, it seemed that even James wanted to give up.

He attempted a three-pointer from beyond the arc but failed to hit it. In the crucial last minute, James didn't score a point!

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

Link reversed the game with an incredible steal and jump shot, but what about himself?

James covered his head in pain after shooting and gave up!

"The game is over. Look at LeBron. He seems to have lost all courage and fighting spirit in an instant. He has no idea how to finish the remaining few dozen seconds of the game."

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

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

Celebrating this historic three consecutive championships!

Ten seconds left in the game.

Link suddenly covered his chest and squatted on the ground. He finally didn't have to hold on anymore!

Seven seconds left in the game.

James stood on the court with his hands on his hips and took one last look at the championship banner. In the end, he didn't take it home.

Four seconds left in the game.

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

With one second left in the game, Mike Conley threw the basketball hard into the air.

Then......

"Beep~~~~~~"

"The game is over, the Memphis Grizzlies have established their dynasty!"

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