272: Fill Out the Datasheet
Since Link led the Grizzlies' defense in the second quarter, the two sides have been entangled to the end.
During this period, the Spurs' biggest lead was only 5 points, and they failed to play a devastating offense like the first quarter. Link only rests for a minute and a half in each quarter. His dashing figure has become the most impressive shot today.
Popovich has been waiting, waiting for the final moments of the fourth quarter. Now, he finally waited.
At this point, Tim Duncan was standing at the free throw line. Just now, the "big basic skills" caused Gasol Jr. to foul in the low post and won two free throws.
Popovich was on the sidelines, but his eyes were not on Duncan, but on Link. I saw Link grabbed Duncan's free throw and put his hands on his knees and didn't miss a second of rest time.
Popovich smiled smugly, even if you are Iron Man, you shouldn't be able to hold it now! After beating the Celtics yesterday, Link was so tired that he sat directly on the ground. It can be seen that yesterday's game was not easy for him.
Under such circumstances, it is impossible for Link to persist until the end!
"Link is very tired, do you want to replace him and have a rest." On the Grizzlies side, people naturally discovered Link's condition. Grizzlies assistant Elston Turner reminded Hollins next to him, and Hollins stared nervously at the court.
Of course he knew that Link was tired, but he really didn't dare to get off Link! Link goes off the court and the Grizzlies' defensive quality drops a notch.
The Spurs are indeed too strong, and this kind of strength is different from that of the Thunder and the Bulls.
In the Thunder, as long as Durant and Westbrook are contained, they basically win half. To fight the Bulls, as long as you watch Ross, the Bulls' offense will basically be abolished.
But the Spurs are different, they are all soldiers. Everyone can pass, everyone can vote. If you are not careful, the difference will be widened. This group of old guys has performed "team basketball" to the extreme, and this offense is actually quite gorgeous.
That's right, gorgeous. Few people associate the word unpretentious spurs with glamour. But Hollins believes that this beautiful team offense is gorgeous.
Duncan made two free throws steadily on the free throw line. Don't look at this guy who always likes to be funny from time to time, but on the basketball court, "Stone Buddha" is absolutely reliable, and he will never drop the line at critical moments.
"Two free throws, Tim Duncan still solid. Spurs lead by 3,
Only 3 minutes and 32 seconds to the end of the game. There is not much time left for the Grizzlies, they must overtake the score as soon as possible. " Kerr was sweating profusely, not because the air conditioner at the AT&T Center was broken, but because the game was so stressful.
Just over a week ago, the Spurs had an easy 10-point win over the Grizzlies. As a result, now, it is inextricably linked with the Grizzlies. Kerr felt a little unbelievable, what was it that supported the Grizzlies to play such a large potential. The Grizzlies have changed back to the beasts of last season. They may not win, but they can definitely make their opponents feel unbearable!
Yeah, Link was really tired, and so was the rest of the Grizzlies. But look at the Spurs players, are they easy?
Link was still defending diligently, and Leonard felt that the guy in front of him was crazy. It is not possible for anyone to be willing to do this level of defense.
It's Anthony, who can hold on to this kind of defense for a minute, thank goodness.
Leonard deliberately moved Linka to the bottom corner on the right this time, in order to prevent Link from assisting the defense easily and preventing him from interfering with the offense of others.
But Link was still watching the entire half, and he would rush to it wherever he needed it!
This time, the Spurs were very patient in passing the ball, the basketball passed through several hands, and the Grizzlies switched defenses for several rounds.
Link first made up to Ginobili, and then immediately rushed to the inside to double-team Duncan.
In the end, Leonard was vacated again in the left bottom corner, and at this time, all the Spurs players unknowingly pulled to the right side, and no one could help Link defend!
"Damn!" Link ran towards Leonard the moment Duncan started to pass the ball.
At this time, Link was almost exhausted. He couldn't run anymore. He felt that his heart was already overloaded.
But Leonard was standing there, and he had a chance to pull the score away. If this shot is made and the Spurs widen the difference to 6 points, everything will fall short, and the Grizzlies will likely lose to the Spurs for the third time this season, and the curse of the damn inability to win will continue Haunted Grizzlies.
Thinking of this, Link urged himself, "Hurry up, hurry up!"
Then, trying to drain the last of his body, he swooped on Leonard, interfering with the "future warrior"'s shot.
Leonard was expressionless the whole game, and Link didn't hear a word from him. But this time, when Link blocked it, he found Leonard's brows wrinkled.
Link chuckled, this guy's shooting must have been seriously disturbed!
"Leonard's left corner jumper! But Link blocked it! As always, he filled the void with his positivity!" Kerr stood up, but not to cheer the goal, but to prepare to cheer Strike the iron!
"How is this possible!?" Popovich scolded secretly, that guy should have exhausted his energy!
"I think he has a strong heart, Pop. Stronger than you and me, more than most players in this league." Budenholzer beside Popovich shook his head, Link Terrible today!
"Boom!"
Leonard was severely interfered by Link's three-point jumper and hit the side of the basket, and Link's defense was successful!
Before Leonard could react, he saw Link suddenly turn around and run back, and then grabbed the long rebound. So far, this is Link's 11th rebound today.
That guy was so tired, but he was still so active. Leonard's frown deepened, perhaps the most serious look he's ever made on a basketball court.
After Link got the ball and handed it to Conley, he couldn't run anymore, and he didn't participate in the quick attack. Save your stamina to deal with the Spurs' counter-attack at the last minute.
Link has only scored 8 points today, but he has already scored 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks. He put all his energy on the defensive end, and if the offense also went to waste with Leonard, Link would have fallen down long ago.
This time, the Grizzlies' fast break failed, and Link got a pass from Conley from beyond the arc. He looked at the situation on the court, so he leaned against Leonard with the ball, and he was going to play the Spurs No. 2!
"Is Link going to attack? He still has the strength to stay on the offensive end!?" Cole was shocked, what kind of monster is this Nima!
Of course Link is not a monster, he is just waiting for his chance.
Just when Link advanced to the middle distance, Rudy Gay suddenly started, throwing off Spurs short center Blair, and cutting along the bottom line.
Guy had a lot of fun today because he was pushed to the 4 position. When Link saw Guy coming in, he hit the ground with his back.
Guy took three steps directly after holding the ball. Facing Duncan's block, he made a big loop around the basket and pulled the bar for a layup.
With his ninth assist, Link is still using his own way to shine on the offensive end.
"There are only more than 2 minutes left in the game, can Link persist!?"
As soon as Kerr finished speaking, Link took another rebound. This time, Ginobili missed a jumper from beyond the arc, Gasol Jr. stuck Duncan, and short center Blair, who played for Split, stuck Gay.
But Link killed him from the side, and snatched the rebound before Blair! Although Blair is No. 5, he will be over 2 meters tall, so he has no advantage over Link.
Link is still fighting for the 12th rebound!
The Grizzlies didn't waste Link's efforts. This time, Conley received a return pass from Link's defense and made a steady shot from beyond the three-point line!
In an instant, the Spurs were 2 points behind the Grizzlies! Kerr shouted on the commentary stage, "Double-double, Link scored his third double-double of the season today!"
Kerr looked at the data sheet, and Link still scored 8 points, a double-double with 12 rebounds and 10 assists!
It can be said that it is very distinctive.
Link continues to contribute to the Grizzlies, and Popovich has long expected Link to get down. But Link is like a little strong who can't be beaten to death, he's not dead until the end!
Just when everyone thought that Link would be immersed in this, he jumped out and brushed a wave of existence.
This time, it was Manu Ginobili who broke the ball and wanted to find Duncan in the middle distance. Link, who shrank to the basket, reached out and destroyed the pass the moment the Argentine passed the ball. The ball from the "Demon Knife" was directly sent to Link's arms!
Popovich's neck is red in the sun, and Ginobili's passing is like that, always on the edge of the top ten and the turnover. But this time, the mistake is simply fatal.
12 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals, a wonderful 10+10+5 data, and this was born!
"5 steals, this is Link's career-high data! Tonight is destined to be Link's milestone night!"
Link was still conscientious, even though his collar was soaked from exhaustion, he still did not forget to run.
In the second quarter, the Grizzlies were on the verge of a close call. It was Link who led by example and helped the Grizzlies stabilize the situation.
And now, when the game is about to be decided. It was Link again, who stood up and sounded the clarion call for the Grizzlies.
After a few minutes of the game, the Grizzlies became more and more brave. Instead, it was the Spurs, who started panting and shooting consistency from the Grizzlies' tight defense.
The Grizzlies had a 3-point lead over the Spurs in the last 38 seconds of the first quarter. If you score another goal, you can basically seal the victory.
This defense is about the end result for the Spurs. Popovich then stood on the sidelines and kept shouting.
The Spurs' defense was tight, too, with basically everyone being targeted. Although the Spurs are moving closer to an offensive team, that doesn't mean they have completely abandoned defense.
Conley was forced to give the ball to Link, the second organization. As soon as Link got the ball, the Spurs immediately implemented a strict man-to-man defense, cut off the passing route, and forced Link to single against Leonard.
Link looked at the positions of his teammates, and then suddenly accelerated!
Everyone was stunned, this guy really hit! ?
Leonard hit with a big hand, ready to steal Link's basketball! Just when his palm was about to stab the basketball away, Link leaned against Leonard and turned around.
pass!
"What!?" Popovich's eyes widened. At this time, Link can still turn around and excel?
In fact, it really doesn't work, Link has reached his limit. The moment he turned around, his calf was sore to death.
But he still gritted his teeth and persevered, and entered the penalty area. Under Duncan's block, ready to layup.
But before he jumped up, and just had physical contact with Duncan, Link suddenly felt a sharp pain in his calf, and he fell straight to the bottom line!
The referee's whistle blew, Duncan made a defensive foul, and Link had to make two free throws! If you hit two free throws, the game is over!
The Grizzlies excitedly ran over to get Link up, only to find Link sitting on the ground in pain.
"What's the matter!?" Conley crouched down to check, he was terrified.
"It's just a cramp, damn it." Link smiled bitterly, but luckily he wasn't injured! But the feeling of being tired and cramping is not good either.
After resting for about 20 seconds and making sure that his legs were not damaged, Linkla stood up with the hands of his teammates, and then limped to the free throw line.
All San Antonio's eyes became desperate, "Death" stood on the free throw line, ready to kill the game!
Link insisted on standing on the court and held the ball firmly. He knew that the responsibility was now all on his shoulders. But he is not afraid of taking responsibility, because being able to shoulder heavy responsibility just shows that you are strong enough.
How about an old saying? With great power comes great responsibility.
Link endured vague pain and a strong sense of exhaustion and hit the ground with two free throws at the free throw line!
With 10 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks, Link used his perseverance to fill the data sheet and grind the Spurs to death!
Popovich opened his mouth wide, before he remembered to close it.
What kind of monster is that damn number 0?
In the last 16 seconds, the Spurs trailed by 5 points because of Link's brave breakthrough. The game is basically over.