The game has entered the white-hot stage, the Grizzlies are not easy to mess with, and why not the Spurs? After being suppressed for a whole game, and finally chasing the difference to only 5 points, the Spurs' tenacity and toughness are not weak.

It's the Western Conference semifinals, and none of the remaining four teams are willing to leave like that. Those teams with slightly less strength and willpower have already started their holidays, and for the rest, there are no weakling!

"It's time for the game to be at its most critical point, and I don't know if the Grizzlies can hold on. The Spurs are hard to handle, they're like a tumbler. The Grizzlies tried again and again to knock it out, but the Spurs would soon get back on their feet. In today's game, the Spurs trailed by as many as 13 points, but now, they still have hope of winning. "Kerr is well aware of the Spurs' ethos, and from the benches like Popovich to Bonner, everyone is not the kind of person who will give up easily.

"Link, don't be nervous, think about it before you make a decision. In the playoffs, victory or defeat is often a matter of thought. Sometimes, it's just about who makes fewer mistakes. Relax, we've got your back. As one of Link's mentors, Battier made a point of giving Link a few more words before the game began.

Link nodded, moving his body. Rookie players rarely get this kind of game-changing opportunity in the playoffs, and not all rookies can take advantage of it.

Even a superstar like Kobe Bryant faced the Jazz in the Western Conference semifinals in his rookie season, and he had three consecutive three-tie wins at critical moments.

Although these three threes have become a major turning point for Kobe Bryant to become a superstar, Link doesn't want to go so bumpy. Why don't you get everything right in the first place?

"Let's go, let's go!"

Conley, who was advancing with the ball, yelled at Link, who came to his senses and ran forward after Conley. From now on, you can't get distracted.

The Spurs made another substitution, and this time, Popovich took a gamble on Split. As the No. 28 rookie in 2007, Split didn't start his NBA rookie game until this season. This is mainly due to the fact that Split and Spanish club Tau still had contracts in place at the time of the draft, and could only wait for the contract to expire before signing with Spurs.

During his years in Europe, Split was not deserted. He has led the team to two championships, and before joining Spurs last year, he had just won the MVP title of both the regular season and the finals of the Spanish league. It would not be an exaggeration to say that he was the number one centre-forward in the Europa League at the time.

Split is not as physical as within the Brazilian compatriots. It is so strong inside, but the confrontation is stable and the movement is fast enough, and the biggest role is to improve the Spurs' defensive system.

Because it was his first time playing in the NBA, Split didn't get many opportunities this season. But now, with McDyce, Bonner and Blair all clearly overwhelmed, Popovich has to step up a dangerous step.

is also a first-year rookie, and he is also ordered at a critical moment. Link and Split both had a turning point in this series.

With Split's presence, the Spurs' interior defense has significantly improved. Duncan defended Randolph with all his might, and Gasol Jr. was also very uncomfortable with Split, who was also from the Spanish league.

Today, Randolph has exploded with 30 points and 14 rebounds on the Spurs inside, and Gasol Jr. also has 12 points and 8 rebounds. As a result, Popovich will no longer allow the Grizzlies to score inside.

Conley and Gasol Jr. took cover, but the breakthrough failed. Split was quick to block and dismantle, and he immediately delayed Conley's offense. And, very quickly, he returned to Gasol Jr.

When he was a fan before, Link couldn't figure out why Split was so important to Spurs. This guy's stats are mediocre and his scoring ability is average.

But now, Link has figured out Split's value.

Conley saw that the block was not successful, so he passed the ball to Randolph. But Randolph was also uncomfortable with Duncan, if it was before, Randolph would definitely have fought with Duncan. But now, at this critical moment, Randolph did not dare to mess around.

Just when Randolph was at his wit's end, Link suddenly went to the right side of the court and demanded the ball from Randolph.

The big black bear didn't think much about it and immediately passed the ball over. Seeing this, Richard, who played the third position. Jefferson immediately helped Manu fill in the position! He knew that the opportunity to make up for his mistakes had come!

Link jumped and shot, but at the moment when he was about to shoot, he flicked his wrist and sent the ball diagonally to Battier!

Richard. Jefferson looked back in despair, and Battier was already ready in the bottom corner. Gotcha, it's a mess again!

"Link fakes the true biography, Sean. Battier made a decisive move! Good goal, in! Battier's key three-pointer gives the Grizzlies an eight-point lead! At the critical moment, the veterans have to be calm! Link had his ninth assist of the day and he had a chance to get his first double-double of the playoffs! On the podium, Cole was full of praise for Battier and Link.

When the Spurs lock the Grizzlies inside, Link can still find a way to score, and that's where his value lies.

"That's it, stay calm! We're about to win, Spurs are no longer good! Battier yelled excitedly in Link's ear, it was so comfortable to play with this guy!

During the years with the Rockets, the Rockets basically didn't have any good point guards. So, it's been a long time since Battier has experienced such a comfortable attack.

As long as you run out of space, you don't have to worry about the ball not being delivered. Who doesn't love this feeling?

After that, the Spurs struggled even more. Split is the typical type where others struggle to hit him, and he fights others more hard. His striking power is completely incomparable to Bonner, who brought the Spurs back to life.

Link defended Ginobili, the Spurs' highest scorers per game this season, and it seemed to have made Manu's anxious hairline jump up a few centimeters.

Ginobili has been Tony throughout the game. Aaron was exhausted, and now he had to fight against an energetic Link, which was really unbearable.

The Argentine ran a few times, but Link followed him like a shadow. In the end, Manu simply held the ball to break through with the screen, and then Europe stepped to the basket.

In the past, Manu used this "serpentine breakthrough" to beat invincible opponents all over the world. After the breakthrough, you can often pick up a wonderful dunk. But now, because the speed is not so fast and the explosiveness is not so good, it is no longer easy for him to break through. Link gave a slight confrontation and caught up with Manu.

After that, Link also judged the right timing of Manu's jump and jumped up just right to block. With neither height nor reach dominating, Manu's European step layup eventually stumbled out of the frame.

"Didn't score, Link's defense in the number two position remained standard! Gasol Jr. scored his 9th rebound of the day, and the Grizzlies were on the verge of killing the game! ”

This time, Gasol Jr. did not hand the ball to Conley, but made a long pass directly from the backfield to find Link!

When Link received the basketball, there was only Richard in front of him. Jefferson alone. Jefferson regretted it a little, he just wanted to actively retreat, but he didn't know that he just ran into Link again.

Link had become Jefferson's nightmare, a nightmare he would never want to touch again. But alas, Nightmare took the initiative to come to the door.

Link's layup style is more like Hill's, without the bells and whistles of European step, but in the confrontation, he can ensure the stability of the shot. In addition, Link and Will have strengthened the practice of shooting in the middle of the confrontation this season, so Link's layup in the slight confrontation is very stable.

Jefferson didn't even have time to jump before he was scored again. He's going crazy, and finally Link is going to play the second position, but he still has to torture himself......

"Layup! Link never relented at critical moments! With 25 points and 9 assists, Link didn't score as much as Randolph. But on the offensive end, I think it's better than Randolph! ”

At this time, the first player in Grizzlies history to score a double-double in the playoffs in his rookie season was born, and there is only one assist left!

Link didn't know about the record, so he didn't bother to brush it. He just knew that it would be nice to have a double-double, but first he had to make sure the team won. If the team loses, it's useless for you to cut a triple-double. This is also the reason why Westbrook is still criticized for averaging a triple-double per game years later.

Duncan wanted to take it upon himself this time, but was caught in the low post by a black and white bear. Split was completely empty, and the Grizzlies weren't afraid of his offensive threat at all. When Bonner was there just now, Duncan didn't have to worry about being trapped. But now, with no space for Bonner, Duncan is forced to pass the ball again by the tough defense of the black and white bears.

But Duncan's hasty pass was spotted by the experienced Battier! Before the basketball fell into Jefferson's hands, Battier intercepted halfway through! This gave the Grizzlies the ball with 38 seconds left in the game!

As long as this quick counterattack is successful, then the Grizzlies will win! Think about it, getting your first win away from home would be a crucial win for the entire series!

Link is flying like crazy as always, and he wants to rush to the front and help the Grizzlies charge. It's a rare opportunity to play a leading role in the playoffs, and Link doesn't want to end up with a three-shot three-shot shot like Kobe.

Because of the early start, although Link was not fast, he still rushed to the basket first. Seeing this, Battier also made a long pass directly from the backfield, and the ball did not pass through Conley's hand.

But the ball was a little too high, and the long ball was not Battier's strength.

Link had to jump up on the right side of the basket to catch the ball, and Link had to reach out his arms with all his fingers open to catch the ball, so there was no possibility of an aerial relay for this ball!

"It's too anxious, but it's good that Link has received the ball, what will he do?"

After Link jumped up to catch the basketball, he took the ball down with his big hand and returned it to Battier in a bowling position before he hit the ground.

And at this point, Battier was just outside the three-point line! It's equivalent to the basketball going around in a circle and back in Battier's hands!

"Passing the ball directly without landing, Link made the best decision in the shortest amount of time!"

Because Link was jumping up to catch the ball just now, and the position was still under the basket. So, the Spurs' defense has shrunk in. The Spurs' strategy was right, and if they put pressure on Link near the baseline under the basket, the Grizzlies' offense basically stopped.

As everyone knows, Link actually completed the pass in the air, so what Battier got at this time was an empty opportunity!

Battier admits that his pass just now was a little frizzy, and as a senior, he was really embarrassed. Therefore, this three-point shot is an opportunity for him to make up for it!

The former Rockets captain was unrelenting, he withstood the pressure and made this crucial shot steadily!

In the end, the basketball went into the net in the desperate eyes of the Spurs players!

"Link, he used his tenth assist of the game to help the Grizzlies kill the game completely! Battier made 2 of 2 three-pointers at a critical moment and contributed a steal! From young players to veterans, the Grizzlies have performed very calmly in key moments! ”

Link threw his fist excitedly, not because of his first double-double of the playoffs, but because he calmly completed the task given to him by Hollins and managed to finish the game.

With just 29 seconds left and the Spurs trailing by 13 points, they can't afford to recover.

Seeing Hollins celebrating wildly off the court, Link smiled back.

He didn't know that he had already made history.

With 25 points and 10 assists, the first player in Grizzlies history to score a double-double in the playoffs in his rookie season, was born.