One Hundred and Ninety-Six: Team History Record

The game has entered the white-hot stage, the Grizzlies are not easy to mess with, so why not the Spurs? After being suppressed for a whole game, and finally chasing the difference to only 5 points, the Spurs' tenacity and toughness are also not weak.

This is the Western Conference semifinals, and none of the remaining four teams is willing to leave in such a dismal manner. Those teams with less strength and willpower have already started their vacations, and the rest, there are no weak ones!

"It's the most critical moment of the game, and I don't know if the Grizzlies can hold on. The Spurs are tough, they're like a tumbler. The Grizzlies try to knock it down time and time again, but the Spurs will soon. Stand up. Today's game, the Spurs were down by as much as 13 points, but now, they still have hope of winning." Kerr is very clear about the Spurs' character, from Popovich to Bonner's bench, everyone from Popovich to Bonner. Not the type to give up easily.

"Link, don't be nervous, think about it before you make a decision. In the playoffs, winning or losing is often a matter of one thought. Sometimes, the two teams are comparing who makes fewer mistakes. Relax, we will all support you." As one of Link's mentors, Shane specially said a few words to Link before the game.

Link nodded and moved his body. Rookie players have very few opportunities in the playoffs, and not all rookies can seize them.

Even a superstar like Kobe Bryant played against the Jazz in the Western Conference semifinals in his rookie season, and at the critical moment, he had three consecutive clean sheets and ruined the victory.

Although these three non-sticks became a major turning point for Kobe to become a superstar, Link didn't want to go through such a bumpy journey himself. Why not just get things done right from the start?

"Let's go, let's go!"

Conley, who was in control of the ball, shouted at Link, and Link came back to his senses and ran beside Conley to the front court. From now on, you can't be distracted anymore.

The Spurs made another substitution, and this time, Popovich took a bet on Split. The 28th pick in 2007, Split didn't start his NBA rookie season until this season. This is mainly because Split still has a contract with the Spanish club Tau at the time of the draft, and he can only sign with the Spurs after the contract expires.

In a few years in Europe, Split was not deserted. He has led the team to two championships, and before joining the Spurs last year, he had just won the Spanish league's regular season and finals MVP titles. It would not be an exaggeration to say he was the No. 1 center in the Europa League at the time.

Split's physical quality is not as strong as that of his Brazilian compatriot Nei. Nei, but the confrontation is stable and the movement is fast enough. The biggest role is to improve the Spurs' defensive system.

Because it is the first time to play in the NBA, Split has few opportunities this season. But now, with McDyess, Bonner and Blair clearly overwhelmed, Popovich has to make a dangerous move.

It is also a first-year rookie, and it is also a critical moment to be ordered. Link and Split have both ushered in a turning point in this round of the series.

With the existence of Split, the Spurs' interior defense has improved a lot. Duncan went all out to defend Randolph, and Pau Gasol was also very uncomfortable with Split, who was also from the Spanish league.

Today, Randolph has 30 points and 14 rebounds inside the Spurs, and Pau Gasol also has 12 points and 8 rebounds. Therefore, Popovich will no longer allow the Grizzlies to score inside.

Conley and Gasol set up screens, but the breakout failed. Split was quick to guard the pick-and-roll, and he immediately delayed Conley's offense. And, it was very quick to make up for Gasol's side.

When he was a fan, Link couldn't understand why Split was so important to the Spurs. This guy has average stats and average scoring ability.

But now, Link has figured out the value of Split.

Seeing that the pick-and-roll failed, Conley passed the ball to Randolph. But Randolph was also uncomfortable being held up by Duncan. If it was before, Randolph would definitely have played against Duncan.

But now, at this critical moment, Randolph did not dare to mess around.

Just when Randolph was at a loss, Link suddenly went to the right side of the court and rushed to Randolph for the ball.

The big black bear didn't think much, and immediately passed the ball over. Seeing this situation, Richard Jefferson, who was playing at the 3rd position, immediately helped Manu to fill the position! He knew that there was an opportunity to make up for what he had done!

Link took a jump shot, but at the moment when he was about to shoot, he turned his wrist and sent the ball diagonally to Shane!

Richard Jefferson turned back in despair, Shane was ready in the bottom corner. Well, what a mess!

"Link faked a real pass, and Sean Battier made a decisive shot! Good goal, scored! Battier's key three-pointer gave the Grizzlies an 8-point lead! At the critical moment, the veterans have to be calm! Lin Ke gave his ninth assist today, and he has a chance to get the first double-double of the playoffs!" On the commentary stage, Kerr was full of praise for Shane Battier and Link.

When the Spurs lock the Grizzlies inside, Link can still find a way to score, which is where his value lies.

"Just like this, keep this calm! We're about to win, and the Spurs are dying!" Shane yelled excitedly in Link's ear. It was so comfortable to play with this guy!

In the Rockets years, the Rockets basically didn't have a good point guard. Therefore, Shane has not experienced such a comfortable attack for a long time.

As long as you run out of space, you don't have to worry about the ball being missed. Who doesn't like this feeling?

After the attack, the Spurs are even more difficult. Split is the typical type where others hit him hard, and he hits others harder. His attack power is completely incomparable to Bonner, who brought the Spurs back to life.

Link defended Ginobili, the Spurs' highest scoring average this season, which seemed to make Manu's anxious hairline jump up a few centimeters.

Ginobili has been exhausted by Tony Allen for the whole game, and now he has to fight against an energetic Link, which is really too much.

The Argentine ran several times, but Link followed him like a shadow. In the end, Manu simply held the ball to break through the screen, and then Europe stepped up for a layup.

In the past, Manu used this trick "Snake Breakthrough" to beat the invincible player all over the world. After a breakthrough, he can often receive a wonderful dunk. But now, because the speed is not so fast and the explosiveness is not so good, it is no longer easy for him to break through. Link gave a little confrontation and followed Manu's pace.

After that, Link also judged the timing of Manu's take-off, and jumped to block it just right. In the absence of height and wingspan, Manu's European step layup finally knocked out of the frame.

"It didn't make it, Link's defense at the 2nd position maintained his level! Gasol Jr. scored his ninth rebound today, and the Grizzlies are about to kill the game!"

This time, Pau Gasol did not hand the ball to Conley, but made a long pass from the backcourt, looking for Link!

When Link received the basketball, there was only Richard Jefferson in front of him. Jefferson was a little regretful. He just wanted to actively retreat, but he just ran into Link again.

Link had become Jefferson's nightmare, one he never wanted to touch again. But unfortunately, Nightmare took the initiative to come to the door.

Link's layup style is more like Hill's, without the fancy European step, but in the confrontation, it can ensure the stability of the shot. In addition, Link and Will have strengthened the practice of layup in confrontation this season, so Link's layup in light confrontation is very stable.

Jefferson didn't even have time to take off before being scored again. He's going crazy, Link finally went to play No. 2, but he has to torture himself...

"Successful layup! Link is never soft at critical moments! 25 points and 9 assists, although Link scored less than Randolph. But in the overall performance of the offensive end, I think it is better than Randolph!"

At this time, the first player in the history of the Grizzlies to score a double-double in the playoffs in his rookie season was born, only 1 assist away!

Link didn't know this record, so he didn't try to brush it. He only knows that it is good to have a double-double, but first, he must ensure that the team wins. If the team loses, it's no use getting a triple-double. This is why, years later, Westbrook is still criticized for averaging a triple-double per game.

This time Duncan wanted to take the shot himself, but he was double-teamed by the black and white bears in the low post. Split is completely empty, and the Grizzlies are not afraid of his offensive threat at all. When Bonner was present, Duncan didn't have to worry about being double-teamed. But now, without Bonner to open up the space, Duncan was forced to pass the ball again by the tough defense after the combination of the black and white bears.

But Duncan's hurried pass was seen through by the experienced Shane Battier! Shane intercepts before the basketball falls into Jefferson's hands! This gave the Grizzlies the ball with 38 seconds left in the game!

As long as this quick counterattack is successful, then the Grizzlies will win! Come to think of it, the first win on the road is a crucial victory for the entire series!

Link flew wildly as always, hoping to rush to the front and help the Grizzlies charge. This is a rare opportunity to be the protagonist in the playoffs, and Link doesn't want to end up with three clean sheets like Kobe did.

Because of the early start, although Link was not quick, he still rushed to the basket first. Seeing this situation, Battier also made a long pass directly from the backcourt, but the ball did not pass through Conley's hand.

But the ball is passed a little too high, and long passes are not Battier's advantage.

Link had to jump up on the right side of the basket to catch the ball, and Link had to stretch his arms and stretch his five fingers to catch the ball, so there was no alley-oop possibility for this ball!

"Too anxious, but fortunately Link received the ball, what will he do with it?"

After Link jumped up to catch the basketball, he hugged the ball down with a big hand, and before he landed, he returned the ball to Shane in a bowling posture.

At this time, Shane was just in place outside the three-point line! It is equivalent to a basketball going around in a circle and back to Shane!

"Passing the ball directly without landing, Link made the best decision in the shortest time!"

Because Link just jumped up to catch the ball, and his position was still at the basket. So, the Spurs defense has shrunk in. The Spurs' strategy is right. If Link is put under pressure near the baseline, the Grizzlies' offense will basically stop.

However, Link actually completed the pass in the air, so what Shane got at this time was an open space opportunity!

Shane admitted that his pass just now was a little frizzy. As a senior, he was really embarrassed. Therefore, this three-pointer is an opportunity for him to make up for it!

The former Rocket captain was unrelenting. He withstood the pressure and shot this crucial shot steadily!

Finally, in the desperate eyes of the Spurs players, the basketball hollowed into the net!

"Link, he used his 10th assist of the game to help the Grizzlies completely kill the game! Shane made 2 of 2 three-pointers and contributed a steal at critical moments! From young to veteran, Gray The Bears' performances at key moments are very calm!"

Link shook his fist excitedly, not because of his first double-double in the playoffs, but because he calmly completed the task Hollins had given him and successfully ended the game.

With only 29 seconds left in the game and the Spurs trailing by 13 points, they are powerless.

Seeing Hollins celebrating frantically off the court, Link also responded with a smile.

He doesn't know yet that he has made history.

With 25 points and 10 assists, the first player in Grizzlies history to score a double-double in the playoffs in his rookie season was born.

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