1311: Really tired and stupid(1/2)
The first quarter ended in the last 23 seconds, but the atmosphere on the scene did not cool down at all.
Generally speaking, fans' enthusiasm for a heavy game is "u"-shaped.
At the beginning of the game, everyone watched it seriously and was very excited.
But after that, enthusiasm will gradually decrease. Everyone's attention will leave the court and look at their phones to chat.
It was not until the critical moment of the fourth quarter that the fans' concentration and enthusiasm returned to their peak.
After all, a basketball game that only takes 48 minutes on the surface, but actually lasts for several hours, cannot be so exciting all the time.
After the initial passion, everyone will inevitably enter the "kidney time".
But today, when the first quarter ended, the enthusiasm of the fans on the scene still did not decline at all.
There were even many people who were surprised - why did the first quarter end so quickly?
The reason for this situation is also very simple, because this game is so beautiful!
In this game, Link has been in a climax since he took three layups with him.
In the subsequent game, Link and the Lakers played against each other without permission, and the score was very anxious, with the biggest difference of only 4 points!
That's right, it's not the game between the Grizzlies and the Lakers, but the game between Link and the Lakers.
Link has scored 19 points in the entire first quarter!
In the first quarter alone, Link scored nearly 20 points! The Grizzlies' team scored only 25 points in the first quarter.
It is no exaggeration to say that Link contracted all the Grizzlies' scores in the first quarter alone!
The Lakers played a multi-point offensive today. The Grizzlies' defensive efficiency has dropped significantly today, which gives the Lakers an opportunity, and every player has gained confidence in shooting.
And the Grizzlies are almost Link's personal performance.
When everyone else was unable to attack efficiently due to physical reasons, Link continued to take action, breaking the Lakers' beautiful wish to overtake the score again and again.
People can't believe that this is a player who was still facing the "Greek Monster" 24 hours ago.
In Link, you can't see any fatigue.
He was like a chariot without reverse gear, and he just kept rushing forward.
James kept waiting for Link to run out of the fuel in the fuel tank, but until now, Link had no intention of stopping.
At this time, the first quarter ended in the last 23 seconds, and the Grizzlies were in the ball.
Link, who hit from beginning to end in the first quarter, began to control the last attack.
He looked at Kyle Kuzma in front of him and experienced the other person's nervousness.
Let Kuzmama defend Link, which is also the Lakers' helpless move. When James and Davis get out of the court, the Lakers have no players to curb Link.
Having said that, Lao Zhan and "Thick Eyebrow" couldn't stop Link today...
Link dribbled away from the three-point line and waited for the time to run out. At this time, the score between the two sides was 24 to 25, and the Grizzlies led by 1 point.
If this goal is not scored, the Lakers will be one step closer to overtaking.
Link doesn't want this to happen.
As he was transporting, Link looked up at the timer on the rebound.
It's only 5 seconds before the end of the first quarter.
So Link immediately started and pounced on Kuzma's left hand!
Kuzma hesitated because he was afraid that Link who was moving suddenly retreated from the three-point line and pulled a jump shot.
This move has almost become Link's signature move, and countless stars have fallen on Link's emergency stop and retreat.
So, Kuzma was hesitating whether to chase back with all his might or to pay attention to Link's jump shot.
However, Link did not give Kuzma the right to choose at all. While Kuzma was hesitating, Link quickly passed by him.
You have no room for hesitation against players of speed level like Link.
Link successfully made a breakthrough, and McGee hurriedly shrank the basket to prepare for defense.
Due to physical fitness, Jokic and Gasol's three-point shooting today were not satisfactory.
As a result, the Lakers gained the courage to make up for defense at the basket without scrupulously.
This is not the first time Link has been "blocked" at the basket, but every time, he can cleverly resolve it.
Link ran up to McGee without slowing down and jumped directly!
McGee would not retreat naturally, and he jumped towards him.
Although McGee is often teased by people, this guy's athletic talent is indeed first-class.
The top center below the head is not in vain.
After McGee jumped up, Link was covered in all, with no space at all.
Although Link performed the miracle of "Fat Tiger" Zion more than ten days ago.
But with Link's physical fitness today, it is estimated that he will not be able to detain McGee any more.
McGee tried his best to lift Link up and slapped it directly out. But in the air, Link turned around with McGee as the axis and changed from a face frame to a back basket.
Just as he was facing away from the basket, Link held up the basketball and threw it gently behind his head.
McGee was shocked. After Xu assisted himself, Link was going to do it again!
The basketball bounced a few times inside the basket, but eventually fell into the net "behaved" and fell into the net.
Link turned 180° in the air and made a layup with his back to the basket, so it was impossible for fans to distract themselves in this game today.
The wonderful goals are a visual feast for the fans.
This is much better looking than a mobile phone.
"The ball went in, and a gorgeous air turn. McGee had done everything he could, but Link was really incredible. 21 points, Link had already scored 21 points in the first quarter! He almost carried the attack of the whole team, but I don't know if Link could continue this kind of firepower!"
Mike Bryn was covered in goosebumps. Although there are many more abnormal performances in NBA history than 21 points in a single quarter, there are too few who scored almost every single goal like Link.
After Link scored a goal, there were only 0.8 seconds left in the first quarter.
In other words, Link scored a buzzer-beater. He led the Grizzlies with a 3-point advantage and entered the break between the quarters!
The first quarter ended, 27 to 24. In terms of overall performance, the Lakers are better than the Grizzlies today.
But the significance of superstars' existence is that they can fight against many!
Link scored 21 points in a single quarter, causing the Lakers to fall into a tough battle!
James' face was ashamed, with 21 points in a single quarter... It's really too much.
If Link continues to play like this in the second quarter, he will be able to score nearly 40 points in the first half.
It's so scary!
Although James' plan was to completely drain Link in the first half, it was really bad to pass it out for 40 points in the first half...
James shook his head and didn't think so much. As long as he could win, it didn't matter whether he sounded good or not.
On the other side, Link walked off the court panting.
Behind the glorious data of 21 points in a single quarter is Link's exhausted body.
After playing back to back yesterday, Link's consumption was known as Link's consumption as soon as he got up today.
His jersey collar was completely soaked, and the staff even took several new jerseys out of the locker room to prepare.
That's right, not one piece, but several pieces!
Link sat on the bench, breathing rapidly.
Jogel gritted his teeth. He actually didn't want Link to play the first quarter. In the tenth minute of the first quarter, Jogel wanted to replace Link.
But Link convinced Jogel to let him continue playing, and he didn't want the Lakers to easily overtake the score.
Link knew very well that if the Lakers were allowed to play with momentum in the first quarter, it would only become more and more difficult afterwards.
In short, he must continue to put pressure on the Lakers.
"In the second quarter, you can rest for three minutes first." Jogel walked to Link and spoke slowly.
Link did not answer. Although he knew that his offensive stability would not be affected by the physical capacity. But he was so tired that he couldn't run anymore, so what else should he talk about stability?
Link really needs a rest, even if those three minutes are likely to be overtaken by the Lakers.
But as long as you are not completely pulled apart, Link will have the confidence to get it back!
Then, Jogel looked at the others and began to arrange the next things to pay attention to.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Joggel will send Rose, Carter, Iguodala, Markieff Morris and Howard to fight.
This is not even a regular second team, because the players in the second team are already exhausted.
Jogel had just said a few words, and the short break between the festival ended. Link wanted to stand up and motivate his teammates, but he really didn't have the strength.
On the other side of the court, the Los Angeles Lakers were eyeing each other. Seeing Link sitting on the bench, Lakers assistant coach Jason Kidd clapped excitedly: "Strengthen the offense, this is a good opportunity to open the score!"
To be continued...