Three Hundred: The Birth of a Star
First, he turned over and shot a jumper over Kobe's head, then knocked Bynum down, and pierced his heart with an arrow from outside the three-point line.
Link's performance in the second quarter exceeded everyone's expectations. Not only can he score points, but he can also score points in such a wonderful way.
Facts have proved that Link can indeed take on the burden of attacking the core, because he can fight tough battles, and he has a strong competitive spirit. Even facing the two major stars of the Lakers, he is not stage frightened.
Competitiveness is actually a very important thing for a professional player. If Link hadn't been so competitive, he wouldn't have fought back so violently after being dunked by Bynum.
Although the game has entered a timeout, the cheers in the stadium have remained high. All the Memphis fans had goosebumps all over their bodies. Link's roar after knocking Bynum down just now was so imposing!
He is like a hero who slays a giant beast, and all his "people" are willing to sing for him!
"Did you see that ball just now? No matter how many times you watch it, you won't get tired of it! It's so exciting, Link is indeed a man who has revenge!"
"When the game was suspended, Link kept shouting surrounded by his teammates. According to the mouth shape, we can see that what he was shouting should be 'I said it, I can score there', really Shrimp and pig heart!"
Commentators all over the United States are actively discussing Link's attack that just knocked Bynum down. There is no doubt that this ball has already reserved the position of today's top five leader!
At this time in China, a commentary by the well-known basketball commentator Wei Ping Bryant became popular on the Internet. It is said that when Link and Bynum faced each other outside the three-point line, he yelled reflexively, "Link, play with him!"
As a result, Link really knocked Bynum down.
And now, Chinese basketball forums are full of this meme.
As for the scene, although Link can't hear so many voices for the time being, but judging from the playback on the big screen over and over again, Link is sure. This time, he turned Bynum into his background board. The shame of being detained just now can be regarded as full repayment!
"Damn, damn, damn..." On the Lakers bench, Bynum, who was knocked down, kept cursing secretly. On the big screen, the picture of him being knocked down was played continuously, which made Bynum angry and ashamed.
Of course, there is also a trace of regret.
If he hadn't provoke Link in the first place, maybe this shit wouldn't have happened. Now it's all right, he will be taken out by the TV station to play it several times from time to time in such a mess that he was shaken down.
Even in the offseason, when people count the 50 best goals of the season, they will still be taken out for a round...
Bynum regrets, really regrets! He would rather not have this kind of "classic picture"!
"Andrew, keep calm!" Bynum didn't calm down until Kobe yelled beside him.
In fact, Bynum is also an immature person. Unlike Cousins, the Kings don't have a big brother to suppress and guide Cousins, but the Lakers do.
Bynum nodded slightly, trying to calm himself down, trying not to think about the ball just now.
Mike Brown made some defensive adjustments against Link, and the Lakers continued to play.
Bynum has been taking a deep breath, has been calming down. As a result, as soon as Link came up, he walked up to Bynum with a smile, and then said to him proudly, "I didn't lie to you, did I? I said I will score there, you don't believe it."
"My Cao!" The veins on Bynum's head bulged instantly. His face was too dark, otherwise he would surely turn purple with anger.
Kobe in the distance shook his head. He managed to calm Bynum's emotions, but Link knocked Bynum back to his original form with a single sentence.
That kid Link is really a villain!
Link angered Bynum, not to pretend, but with a purpose.
Sure enough, after being stimulated by Link, Bynum fouled frequently for the rest of the second quarter.
The movements became louder and more violent.
Bynum has never been a good person. Back then, when he crippled Gerald Wallace with an elbow, it still scares people to think about it now. That elbow didn't just hurt Wallace, it nearly killed Wallace.
As long as Bynum is on the top, his power is no worse than that of Mercy Shiping. But today, Bynum did not hurt anyone, but let him fall into foul trouble.
In the end, Mike Brown had to replace Bynum, who had too many fouls. That guy has been completely lost his mind by Link.
Without Bynum, the Grizzlies chased after the victory in the second quarter. After halftime, the score became 58 to 50. The Grizzlies led the Lakers by 8 points and returned to the locker room!
During the intermission, Hollins predicted that the Lakers would pay more attention to taking care of Link, and that all assist defenses and even double-teams would center on Link. So, he asked Link to find a teammate who had a chance and send the ball away.
This kind of thing is not difficult for Link. During the time when Conley was injured this season, Link also served as the core of the playmaker.
In the second half, sure enough, the Lakers' defense against Link was tighter. Now, as long as Link breaks through, the Lakers' defense will shrink around Link.
He totally got the superstar treatment!
Link's current ability still cannot allow him to score goals under the defense of at least three people. But his passing skills and passing vision allow him to use another way to complete the offense.
In the third quarter, under Link's attraction and wonderful pass, the scores of the rest of the Grizzlies also began to skyrocket.
Randolph's frequent mid-range hits made Gasol miserable. Tony Allen often took advantage of the chaos to cut and stole the basket several times. Conley didn't have a good shooting touch today, and he was terrible, but Pondexter and Battier on the bench stepped up to fill in Conley's lack of scoring.
As for the Lakers, basically they can only rely on Kobe and Bynum's personal offense to solve the problem. What's more, Bynum has already been beaten with "residual blood".
After three quarters, the point difference is still 8 points. Link scored a lot less in the third quarter than in the first half, but he sent 5 assists and countless indirect assists in a single quarter.
The role of the offensive core is not just to win by scoring. Nash was also the core of the Suns' offense back then, but no one thought Nash was a scoring maniac. Kidd was also the core of the Nets' offense back then, but he was notoriously unable to score.
Excellent organization is also the quality that an offensive core should have. Link, on the other hand, has just such an ability!
After three quarters, Kobe still clenched his fists, unwilling to give up. But he is very clear that no matter whether the Grizzlies win or lose this game, this is Link's night.
After today, he will officially enter the ranks of star players!
In the fourth quarter, Kobe started scoring mode. He made 9 crazy shots and scored 11 points in a single quarter. Even Tony Allen didn't restrain the angry snake today.
However, Link is not a vegetarian either. His attack resumed its first-half form and added a number of beautiful passes to it.
Kobe's goals can always be filled by Link. 4 minutes and 11 seconds before the end of the fourth quarter, Bynum graduated with 6 fouls. This means that the Lakers have lost one of their leading stars, and now they can only rely on Kobe to support them.
Without Bynum, the Lakers' ability to protect the frame has also been greatly weakened. On the Lakers bench, only Troy Murphy and Josh McRoberts are available inside. However, these two big white men have nothing to do with the frame guard.
Gasol has only the top center, and his defense is not bad, but his deterrence is indeed not as good as the "Little Shark".
So in the last 4 minutes or so, the Grizzlies almost got whatever they wanted on the offensive end.
In the last 47 seconds of the game, when Link turned around and wiped out Ci Shiping, who had already lost his legs and feet, entered the penalty area, made an easy layup and scored his 38th point in the game, even Kobe lowered his proud aura. head.
, The Grizzlies led the Lakers by 11 points. Link's goal broke all the illusions of the Lakers.
Kobe scored 34 points, 5 assists and 9 rebounds today, and he has done his best. Then Kobe looked up at the big screen and bit his lip unwillingly.
With 38 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds and 1 block against Kobe, Link's statistics completely suppressed Kobe for the first time!
For that number 24, this was no small blow.
People thought that Link, a second-year player, would not be able to carry the team's banner.
It turns out, though, that when Grizzlies are in Link's hands, they're good and strong.
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