930: Do whatever you want, break records
Bryant quickly found the information he was looking for.
The record for the highest single-game scoring in an NBA All-Star Game belongs to Wilt. I have it on every list. Chamberlain.
He scored 42 points in the 1962 All-Star Game, a record that still stands.
In second place is Michael. Jordan, the "god," scored 40 points at the 1988 All-Star Game.
Further back is Rick. Barry, Kevin. Durant and Blake. Griffin's 38 points, Garnett's 37 in 2003 and Bryant's 37 in 2011.
That's all the players in NBA history who have scored more than 37 points in an All-Star break.
With Link's current performance, it's not impossible for him to score 42 points in this game.
Bryant looked at the court with interest, what exactly would Link turn the game into?
After Link scored five points in a row, he restrained a little.
After all, this is an All-Star Game, everyone has the right to perform, and this is not Link's show alone.
Harden and Curry seized the opportunity to hit three-pointers, and the Eastern side also began to fight back.
But a few minutes later, Link was once again picking up the scoring banner. As the all-time vote king, Link is unequivocal today. And as soon as he got the ball, there would be a burst of cheers in Madison Square Garden.
"The whole world wants to see Link perform, and every one of his attacks is pleasing to the eye. If it weren't for the Grizzlies being too strong to suppress other teams, I don't believe anyone would hate a player like Link. ”
As he spoke, Link singled James with his back to add to his scoring stats.
So far in the game, Link's shooting rate is still 100%. There was no defense in the All-Star Game, and Link's own super offensive stability allowed him to grasp every hard-won shot with maximum efficiency.
Halfway through the first quarter, Link was replaced by Kerr. At this point, he had already scored 9 points.
If you continue to play like this, there is a great chance that Link will score more than 40!
After Link went off, Cousins winked at Link.
The Kings have a clear message as a center forward, "Whenever you play, you're going to have your back!" ”
So as soon as the second quarter came up, Cousins passed an air relay to Link!
It's common for a small man to pass the ball to a big man. But it's very rare for a big man to pass an empty pass to a small man.
Cousins put his all-around skills on full display, and his pinpoint passing from beyond the three-point line allowed Link to dunk with ease.
Link himself was getting more and more excited, and he felt like he was full of strength now. So after one round, Link did something that made the fans in the stadium exclaim.
On an offense, Link cut in empty-handed and received a timely pass from Lillard.
With almost no one to stop him, Link made a one-handed slam dunk.
But after dunking the basketball in, Link's head hit the basket......
This was actually a performance mistake, and Link rubbed his forehead in embarrassment after landing on the ground.
But no one on the scene laughed at Link, and the "mistake" of hitting the basket with his head is not something that anyone can have.
"God, I don't even know if Link really didn't control the angle or if he just wanted to show off his bounce. He actually hit the basket with his head, it was terrible! ”
"yes, he's so excited today. Link has never had much interest in the All-Star Game, but once he did, no one else had anything to do. ”
The entire first half of the All-Star Game was spent in Link's bombardment.
At first, the fans and stars in the stands only occasionally stood up and cheered.
But in the second half of the second quarter, people's butts couldn't touch the bench at all! Almost all of them were standing and watching Link's performance.
In the last 1.3 seconds of the second quarter, Link took a step forward from the halfcourt line and shot at the whistle from a long distance, but the basketball was still incredibly hollow into the net!
At that moment, it was as if all the fans wanted to rush into the stadium. Link raised his right hand and pointed to the big screen.
Above, Link's data is displayed directly on the big screen.
After that incredible long-range three-pointer just now, Link has already scored 27 points in the half! The 9 points in the first quarter were just a warm-up, and Link directly blasted 18 points in the second quarter, putting the spotlight on him alone.
And 27 points in the half, which is also the highest score in the half in the history of the NBA All-Star Game!
Previously, the All-Star Game half-time scoring record was set by last season's Kelly. Owen and Glenn in 1997. Rice co-maintains.
No one could have imagined that just a year later, Irving's record would be broken.
Now, everyone is talking about Link and how many points he can score. And, whether you can get the MVP or not!
In an interview at halftime, Link also bluntly said, "I'm here for the All-Star Game MVP today!" If anyone wants to stop me, I'm more than welcome! ”
After saying this, Link also glanced meaningfully at Durant on the sidelines.
Durant wanted to stop Link, but he couldn't do it......
Bryant gritted his teeth on the sidelines, as if he was fighting on the court at this time.
17 years ago, it was in this place that Michael. Jordan became the MVP of the All-Star Game, and Kobe Bryant was "unkind" to Jordan at the All-Star Game.
Now, 17 years later, Kobe Bryant can't continue the glory of the year. But he's excited to see a self-confessed powerhouse who can continue the legend in "Basketball Mecca"!
Link's strength is undeniable, although the All-Star Game is not strong against the confrontation and not very defensive. But if there is no strength to support it, there is no way to score 27 points in the half.
Clay who participated in the All-Star Game for the first time. Thompson is an example of this, with eight shots in the half, which is quite a few. But so far, Thompson has scored two points.
Throughout the first half, Thompson made just 1 of 8 shots. It turns out that you don't necessarily get good data just because you have the right to do it.
And what was Link's shooting percentage in the first half? 54.2%!
This kind of efficiency is not something that can be played with more power. On the contrary, the more shots you have, the harder it is to keep your hit rate high!
The power shown by Link made Kobe Bryant amazed.
In the second half, Link continued to output. In order to be suspicious of others, Link's scoring in the second half did not rise so quickly. But in the third quarter, he still used three consecutive violent dunks to widen the distance from others.
After the game entered the final five minutes of "real play time", James unceremoniously took the defense seriously.
However, at this time, I remembered to contain Link, it was too late!
For the first goal in the fifth minute, James pressed close and did not let Link make easy moves.
Although James and Link have not had any confrontations and verbal altercations, this does not mean that they are friends.
On the contrary, James is still Link's worst enemy, and they are still the two strongest contenders for the championship.
So, James was very tough defensively against Link in the last five minutes.
But Link's state has been completely beaten, and it is completely impossible for James to contain it.
In the first attack in the fifth minute, Link forced three points against James's defense and hit again!
People even wonder if Link has a remote control inside the basketball. Otherwise, it would not be possible to be so accurate!
A minute later, Harden hit the iron and Link grabbed the offensive rebound from the top of Drummond's head. Then under the basket, he shook off the "Zhuang Shen" with a beautiful step and easily put the ball in.
After this goal, Link's score in this game has come to 41 points! It's only a fraction of a millimeter away from breaking Chamberlain's record!
"Link! Link! Link! Link! ”
At this time, the fans throughout Madison Square Garden were chanting Link's name. Link's popularity in New York today is even higher than that of Anthony at home.
In the entertainment game of All-Star, no one cares whether they win or lose, they just want to watch the most powerful players put on the most exaggerated performances.
At this time, Link is undoubtedly the most satisfying to everyone's appetite.
Is there anything more rewarding than seeing a star break an All-Star single-game scoring record?
At this point, both Harden and Westbrook had given up resistance. Including Durant on the sidelines, he didn't have the sharpness of yesterday.
Whether Link can break the scoring record is still unknown.
But Link won the MVP, which is almost a foregone conclusion......
James was intimidated by Link's state, and on the surface, it was just a show, so Link could score as much as he wanted.
But James knew very well that he didn't have any water at all! However, even so, Link still does what he wants.
James couldn't imagine what a disaster it would be if Link brought that kind of form into the playoffs.
In the penultimate minute of the game, James was preoccupied and was bound to defend Link once.
He wasn't trying to stop Link from breaking the record, but he really didn't want to see Link in front of him too late.
As soon as Link passed halftime, James immediately leaned in and didn't let Link easily catch the ball.
Without a doubt, this is the most serious round of this All-Star!
At this point, Lillard, who came off the bench, was in possession. Lillard was deliberately waiting for Link, so he didn't act rashly.
Link glanced at Lillard, then took James as the axis, and suddenly turned back, got rid of his entanglement, and cut inside!
Link, whether on the ball or off the ball, is a good fit to get out of defence.
James immediately followed, and although he was temporarily eliminated by Link, it did not mean that his defense had completely failed.
Lillard still has no passing space and James is biting Link. But Link still pointed to the sky and motioned for Lillard to throw the ball directly!
In Lillard's judgment, there is no chance of success if this ball is passed into the air.
But seeing that Link was so determined, Lillard had no choice but to do it!
So, Lillard threw the ball straight into the air. This ball is passed very high, because if you don't pass a little higher, it will be intercepted by James.
Also, the angle of the basketball is very far back. Although it is easier to pick up Link in front, it is also easier for James to grab!
'It's unlikely, Damien and Link are a little too rushed. The ball was high and backward, and even if Link received it, it was impossible to score. ”
James thinks the same way, it turns out that Link is not a god yet, and he can be prevented!
What about Link? He didn't give up. The number 0 striker still leaps high to reach the ball that looked destined to fly out of bounds.
By the time Link jumped, the basketball had already flown to the back of the basket.
It's a completely negative angle!
"It's impossible to catch the ball, LeBron blocks all angles!"
The narrator just said that it was impossible, and saw Link lean back in the air, catch the basketball, and then gently flick the ball in the direction of the basket with one hand.
Due to the excessive angle of his body leaning back, Link fell directly to the floor.
What about basketball?
The basketball flipped straight back from the back of the hoop and hollowed into the net.
"This ......" James felt goosebumps all over his body, probably the most bizarre aerial relay he had ever seen.
Even Lillard, who passed the ball to Link, was stunned, he really didn't expect that Link could put this ball in!
Anyway, in the Portland Trail Blazers, no one can get that kind of pass.
The moment the basketball entered the net, the whole court was silent for a second, as if time had stood still.
However, that was only the "calm before the storm".
A second later, the audience exploded. On the big screen at Madison Square Garden, the number "43" was also played.
Cousins excitedly ran up to Link and picked him up from the ground.
A record that no one has been able to break since 1962 has finally been rewritten by Link today! The All-Star half-time record for the highest score and the highest score in the game were all in Link's pocket!
The whole world is dancing for Link, but Kevin. Durant didn't.
His expression was now more bitter than a bitter melon.