Eight Hundred and Seventy: There Is No Lower Limit for Being Cheap, and There Is No Upper Limit for Being Strong.

On April 2, 1987, the Celtics, who were in their prime, met the then-weak Washington Bullets.

The strength of the two sides was so disparate that "Big Bird" Bird chopping up melons and vegetables in the first half, scoring a triple-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and pretended to be cool after the game.

And this is the first player to record a triple-double in just half a game since the NBA began to have detailed technical statistics in 1985.

Kevin Johnson may be the most successful of all players who entered politics after retirement. He retired from the NBA in 2000 and finally became the mayor of Sacramento in 2008. This was undoubtedly the highlight of his life.

As a player, the highlight of Kevin Johnson's career occurred in February 1997.

At that time, in the game against the Suns, Johnson scored a triple-double of 14 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists at halftime, ultimately helping the team win by a large score.

And this guy who almost made rookie Allen Iverson cry is also the second player since Larry Bird to score a triple-double in just half a game.

After that, the record was buried for more than ten years.

During this period, there was Jordan's retirement and comeback, there was the Lakers dynasty that caused a storm in the league, there was the rise and fall of the 1996 golden generation, and there was a proud man like LeBron James.

But the half-time triple-double record has never been achieved again.

Until 2010, "triple-double master" Jason Kidd suddenly broke out in the second half of the game against the Hawks on February 17, scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the first player in NBA history. Three players who achieved a half-time triple-double.

At that time, Kidd was already at the end of his career, and his strength was naturally incomparable with that of his youth.

But at the age of 37, this "old monster" has accomplished something that many players cannot achieve in their lifetime.

At this point, the half-time triple-double record has once again been dusted.

From Larry Bird to Kevin Johnson, the half-time triple-double record has been dormant for 10 years.

From Kevin Johnson to Kidd, the record of half-time triple-doubles has been shelved for 13 years.

From Kidd to Link, the miracle of a half-time triple-double reappeared in the league again, and less than 5 years have passed!

Various difficult records in the NBA,

Link dug them out one by one.

When people thought the Bulls' 72 wins were insurmountable, Link led the Grizzlies to 74 wins.

When people thought it was impossible for any player on the planet to win both the Three-Point Contest and the Slam Dunk Contest, it was Link who made the impossible possible.

Now, it’s the turn of the half-time triple-double.

After half-time, the game was actually over.

As for Link's status after his return, he gave the answer in just half a game.

"Link used a historic statistic to loudly tell Green what it means to not be on the same level at all."

"Don't forget, although Link is not the first player in NBA history to score a triple-double in a half, he is the first player to score a 20-point triple-double in a half! Whether it is Bird, Kevin or Kidd, or Kobe, O'Neal and Jordan, they are great and cannot compare with Link at this point."

"Draymond Green must be very regretful now because he provoked a dangerous person. The Warriors have indeed improved a lot this season, but Green is still a little overconfident."

"I'm really looking forward to the game on December 16th. I really want to see what it will be like when Link and Green compete together on the court."

During the intermission, almost all the topics discussed by the on-site commentators focused on Link.

Miami Heat? It was as if they had never existed.

Also, trailing by 26 points at halftime allowed the Grizzlies to shoot an ultra-high 59% from the field, and there was no difference between the Heat and disappearing.

Not to mention the fans and commentators, in the Grizzlies locker room after half-time, even Link's teammates felt that a half-time triple-double was incredible.

"23 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists... Even if you let me play for 48 minutes, I may not be able to get this data." Tony Allen counted his fingers and simply gave up. Unrealistic fantasy.

"That guy Draymond must have turned green with anger, hahahaha. You said it so well during the halftime break, he is trash!" Randolph, who was unable to play in a suit and tie, laughed heartily.

"However, with that guy Draymond's bastard character, he shouldn't give in so easily, right?" Old Carter can be considered a person who has experienced great storms, but he still couldn't help but join in the discussion. After all, Carter, who has been in the league for 17 years, has never seen such a triple-double in a half.

"It doesn't matter if you don't give in. Anyway, we will meet the Golden State Warriors soon. When the time comes, Link will kick his ass, right?" Finally, Whiteside's eyes fell on Link.

After going around in a circle, it’s finally time for today’s protagonist to speak.

"I said, I don't like to argue with people like him. In short, let's win this game first. We can't take it lightly, the Heat still have a whole half of time." Link smiled and waved his hand, halftime three Double, the first 20-point triple-double in the first half in history. These titles sound quite scary.

But Link didn't find it difficult during the execution. Therefore, he is not excited about this historical data.

There were many assists today, mainly because Spoelstra stubbornly let the Grizzlies make long-range shots. There are many rebounds, mainly because the Grizzlies lack Randolph, a big rebounder, and the Heat's inside strength is also very weak.

To put it bluntly, there were many accidental factors involved in this half-time triple-double.

However, opportunities can only be seized by those with strength.

After the start of the second half, the Heat surrendered almost immediately. In the first three minutes of the third quarter, the Heat did not score in any sports match, and the point difference was stretched to over 30 points.

Seeing this, Hubie Brown couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. He knew that after the game ended like this, it would be impossible for Link to play again.

Throughout the second half, the fans' attention was not on the game at all.

On the Internet, a brand new topic has been expanded by fans, "Is Draymond really capable of stopping Link?"

Many fans spent the second half of the game in this heated online discussion.

In the end, the Heat successfully reduced the score to less than 30 points. 86 to 118, the Grizzlies defeated the Heat by 22 points at home!

The Grizzlies successfully ended their losing streak, disappointing everyone who thought the Grizzlies were about to fall off the altar.

The Heat were forced to swallow four consecutive losses. It turns out that after James left, Heat fans need to go through a very difficult time.

Six months ago that summer, the Heat, with James, were swept 4-0 by the Grizzlies in the Finals. Now, the gap between the two teams is undoubtedly more obvious.

But half a year ago, the Heat were still one of the most championship-looking teams in the league. In just half a year, the situation of the two teams was completely different.

After the game, Wade shook his head and hugged Link goodbye.

The "Flash" actually performed pretty well today, with 25 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds, with a shooting percentage of 55%. Apart from 5 turnovers, there was basically nothing wrong with it.

But when faced with a pervert who could score a triple-double in just one half, Wade had no choice but to admit defeat.

When interviewed in the locker room after the game, Wade felt angry and laughed at the same time, "What's disappointing is that they didn't even use their special tricks. There was no wrestling, no fighting in the paint, no post-up play, we played Nothing happened as expected. The Grizzlies used their 'weakness' to defeat us."

"The Grizzlies' 59% shooting percentage today is really exaggerated. Can you tell me why?" The reporter saw that Wade didn't seem to be in such a bad mood, so he asked.

"Why? If I can also hit a triple-double in half a game, you should ask the Grizzlies this question." Wade waved his hand, that guy Link is so cheap that there is no lower limit, and he is so strong that there is no upper limit!

Speaking of which, I have once again become Link's backdrop...

Wade, who will turn 33 in a month, has withdrawn from the league's dispute. His era has truly passed.

Because he found that even he was beginning to look forward to the collision between the Grizzlies and the Warriors.

The sparks between these two young teams seem to be even more brilliant.