Seven Hundred and Thirty-One: Crossing Link Is a Victory

Damien Lillard took possession of the ball beyond the 3-point line, and his upper body swayed quickly in an attempt to fool Conley.

But Conley was, after all, a point guard who was selected to the All-Defensive Second Team last season. Being able to be selected for the All-Defensive Second Team without a huge physical advantage is enough to prove Conley's expertise on the defensive end.

Lillard accelerated the breakthrough, but was stopped by Conley solidly. Off the court, Blazers coach Terry Stotts stood up nervously. Is it all over?

No!

When Lillard had a physical confrontation with Conley, he quickly turned around with Conley as the axis!

No one knows how Lillard adjusted in such a short period of time, and no one knows whether Lillard planned it beforehand or whether his killer instinct was at work.

In that instant, Lillard turned around and threw Conley away, and went straight to the basket!

Terry Stotts raised his fist in advance, ready to celebrate this beautiful and crucial goal!

At this point, with only 36 seconds left until the end of the game, the Blazers trailed the Grizzlies by 6 points on the road.

If Lillard can score the ball, then the Blazers still have a chance. If Lillard fails this offense, the Blazers are basically out of luck.

Whether the Blazers can win today will directly affect the history of the league!

From March 19th to today, more than half a month has passed, and the Grizzlies have yet to lose a beat!

Link once again kept his word. He said on Hill and Rachel's show that the Grizzlies would take all 72 wins and the championship, so from March to now, the Grizzlies have played another 10-game winning streak. ! Following the Cavaliers and Wizards, the Grizzlies beat the Nets, Bulls, Bobcats, Pelicans, Raptors, 76ers and Jazz one after another.

And none of those teams came close to winning, and none of them could make the Grizzlies pay for it. As a result, the Grizzlies became the first team in NBA history to win four 10-game winning streaks in a single season.

With a 61-5 record, they proudly awaited the end of the regular season.

Finally, on today, March 19, the first team that could make the Grizzlies feel the pressure appeared.

The Portland Trail Blazers played very tenaciously in Memphis, they dragged the game to the end and still didn't give up.

Therefore, Lillard's goal will not only change the situation of the game, but also the history of the entire league!

The Blazers are one of the teams that can make the Grizzlies lose. If they end up losing, the odds of the Grizzlies breaking their 72-win record will increase again.

Lillard's layup touched the hearts of countless people. So when he turned around and passed Conley with a nice back, countless fans were shouting for the veteran second-year point guard.

Lillard's breakthrough speed is very fast. Although he is not a point guard who relies more on Westbrook's body, this does not mean that Lillard's physical quality is ordinary.

On the contrary, Lillard's physical fitness is definitely top-notch in the No. 1 position.

Gasol had just recovered at this time, and Randolph was pulled to the middle distance by Aldridge. The Grizzlies had no players in the paint, and Lillard's layup looked like he was going to win!

The last 30 seconds,

If the Blazers can narrow the difference to within 4 points, then everything has a chance!

Lillard leaped lightly, reaching for the ball to the basket. In front of the TV, countless fans cheered in advance, excited for Lillard's key goal.

Lillard was already thinking in Hollow, whether to grab a three-pointer in the next round.

What this Blazers No. 0 doesn't know is that it's too early.

As soon as Lillard threw the ball, he felt the top of his head suddenly turn into a black mass. He suddenly felt a chill on the back of his spine. Could it be Link who followed! ?

impossible! When Lillard just broke through Conley, Link was still standing in front of Batum! How could he be so fast! ?

Before Lillard could turn his head to look back, Link's body suddenly rushed up from Lillard's side. Grizzly No. 0 raised his long arm and slapped the basketball that had just been picked up in the air mercilessly.

"Boom!"

The next second, the tempered glass of the backboard made a muffled sound. The basketball that was moving at a high speed suddenly came to a standstill, and was firmly pressed against the backboard by Link's big hand.

"Pegboard cap! Link's third block of the game! Another, another iconic chase! It's over, it's over, Link's block ends everything! Leila All of De's previous moves were perfect, but in Memphis, you never know the result until the last minute. The Blazers have no chance, and Link ruthlessly wiped out all their previous efforts!"

It was not the first time for Hubie Brown to watch Link play a good chase, but every time, Link's chase would make him excited like an adrenaline rush.

Before Link, James and Josh Smith were considered two of the league's most sought-after active small forwards. But now when it comes to chasing a body, the first thing most fans think of is Link.

After Link completed the block, he was not complacent, but quickly threw the ball forward vigorously.

The camera moved quickly following the orange-red afterimage, only to realize that Iguodala had already run to the front court.

Completing the chase is an exciting thing, but Link is always clear-headed on the basketball court and can make the most correct decision at any time.

Link's long backcourt pass was very precise, and Iguodala received the basketball steadily. At this time, the Blazers players have just run past half court.

Iguodala took two steps and took off and dunked directly. He and Link often performed this kind of fast break cooperation after a long pass in the backcourt, and they were already familiar with it all.

Terry Stotts looked at Iguodala, who was soaring into the air, and put down his fist that he had just raised.

He knew that his team was slammed once again and was terminated by Link.

"boom!"

Iguodala's two-handed dunks were like a heavy hammer, smashing the Blazers' head like a watermelon.

In the last 32 seconds, the Trail Blazers not only did not reduce the point difference to 4 points, but were counterattacked by the Grizzlies, expanding the point difference to 8 points!

Link completely ended the suspense with a big chase and an unbelievably accurate long pass from the backcourt!

Stotts immediately called a timeout, and the Blazers were still struggling. But everyone knew at this point that the Blazers' struggles were just futile.

Even Lillard, who scored 32 points today, lowered his proud head.

The tense and exciting scene was only for a moment. After the game was suspended, the fans and commentators took a deep breath and calmed down their excitement.

"The game is practically over and it's going to be hard for the Blazers to get ahead in the last half minute. Link's final block and long pass were a delight to watch, are you ready? The Grizzlies are about to embrace their 11th straight game. I'm done." Hubby Brown looked at the Grizzlies' recent schedule and couldn't believe they played so well in March.

Fitness and injury issues didn't bother the Grizzlies, as most of their games were won easily.

"Yeah, unbelievable record. I think those who think the Grizzlies can't break the 72-win record must be pretty nervous right now. After this game, the Grizzlies are 62-5! The Blazers are the most likely to stop right now. The Grizzlies' team, everyone saw it. They almost did it, but they still didn't pass Link's level. However, the Grizzlies will face a bigger challenge than the Blazers!"

Beside Hubie Brown, Jeff Van Gundy touched his bald head excitedly.

The game between the Grizzlies and the Blazers can only be regarded as a warm-up, because after this game, the long-awaited back-to-back Eastern Conference away games will start! The Grizzlies will fight the Pacers and the Heat in a row, and this back-to-back round is also considered to be the key to whether the Grizzlies can get 72 wins.

In many people's ideals, it would be difficult for the Grizzlies to break the 72-win record with a three-game losing streak against the Blazers, Pacers and Heat.

But the Grizzlies showed great determination in their first game against the Blazers today, which undoubtedly made people have greater expectations for the Grizzlies' next two opponents.

The Pacers and Heat are now really the last line of defense preventing the Grizzlies from breaking their 72-win record.

But judging from Link's performance today, he won't let people get away easily.

Just as Van Gundy was imagining how good the next two games could be, the electronic buzzer sounded. 108 to 102, the Portland Trail Blazers did their best to fight to the last minute. But they are still one step away from taking down the Grizzlies.

Losing one point and losing ten, there is not much difference in essence. The Blazers' four-game winning streak was broken by a block and a long pass from Link, while the Grizzlies started their back-to-back trip to the East with a 62-5 record!

After the game, Lillard and Link embraced amicably.

When Lillard just passed Conley with a nice turn, he thought it was going to be a night of his own. But then he understood a truth - if you want to win the Grizzlies, you have to look at Link's face.

It's useless for you to defeat Conley, Randolph, Iguodala, Tony Allen, etc. If you want to defeat the Grizzlies, you have to step over Link's body.

And this is precisely the hardest step in defeating the Grizzlies.

"Congratulations to Link, you scored another triple-double, this is the first time this season?" Although Lillard lost the game, but because of his good personal relationship with Link, he still sent it congratulate.

"Seventh triple-double this season, haha. That last shot, you scared me into a cold sweat, Damien." Link scratched his head. Today he scored 28 points and 10 again today. Triple-double with 11 rebounds and 11 assists. However, Link prefers the final victory to the triple-double.

If he had chased the ball a step slower, the result would be uncertain now.

"But I still ended up with you, didn't I? Come on, Link. I hope everything goes well for you and your team in the next back-to-back trip to the East. Don't bother you to embrace victory, next time Goodbye." Lillard said, turning to leave.

But just two steps out, Lillard shook his head.

Forget it, it's better not to meet Link.

After sending off Lillard and the Blazers, Link welcomed excited reporters.

The Blazers lost today, but they also proved that the Grizzlies are not invincible. A 6-point difference is not an insurmountable gap.

The Blazers failed to cross the past, so can the Pacers and the Heat cross the past?

The reporters asked Link about this question, "Are you mentally prepared for the next two difficult away games back-to-back?"

Link's expression was relaxed, as if he didn't know that his next two opponents were the first and second in the East.

"You should ask Bird and George if they're ready for the best team in the league!"

"Big Bird" Bird, who was sleeping at home, suddenly felt that his eyes were twitching, and he didn't know who was talking bad about him again.

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