870: There is no lower limit for being cheap, and there is no upper limit for being strong
On April 2, 1987, the Celtics were in full swing when they met the then-weak Washington Bullets.
The disparity in strength between the two sides is so great that "Big Bird" Bird scored a triple-double of 17 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the first half, and pretended to be a good force after the game.
And this is the first player in the NBA to score a triple-double in just half a game since detailed technical statistics began in 1985.
Kevin. Johnson is probably the most successful of all the players who have retired from politics, retiring from the NBA in 2000 and eventually becoming mayor of Sacramento in 2008, which is undoubtedly the highlight of his life.
And as a player, Kevin. The highlight of Johnson's playing career came 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 in the first half, and finally helped the team win by a big score.
And this guy who almost beat rookie Iverson to tears is also from Larry. After Bird, he was the second player to score a triple-double in just half a game.
Since then, this record has been buried for more than a decade.
During this period, there have been Jordan's retirement and comeback, the storm set off by the Lakers dynasty in the league, the rise and fall of the 96 golden generation, and LeBron. James is such a proud son of heaven.
But the record of a triple-double at halftime has never been achieved by anyone again.
Until 2010, the "triple double" Jason. Kidd burst out in the second half of the game against the Hawks on Feb. 17, knocking down 14 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, becoming the third player in NBA history to achieve a half-time triple-double.
At that time, Kidd was already at the end of his career, and his strength was naturally incomparable with when he was young.
But at the age of 37, this "old monster" has done something that many players can't achieve in their lifetime.
At this point, the record of a triple-double at halftime was once again sealed in the dust.
From Larry. Bird to Kevin. Johnson, the record of a triple-double at halftime, has been sleeping for 10 years.
From Kevin. Johnson to Kidd, the record of a triple-double at halftime was put on hold for 13 years.
And from Kidd to Link, the miracle of a half-time triple-double has reappeared in the league again, and less than 5 years have passed!
All kinds of difficult records in the NBA have been turned over by Link one by one.
When people thought the Bulls' 72 wins were unbeatable, 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 dunk contest at the same time, it was Link who made the impossible possible.
Now, it's the turn of a half-time triple-double.
After half-time, the game was actually over as well.
What Link's form was after his comeback, he gave the answer in just half time.
"Link used a historical statistic to tell Green out loud what it means to be completely not on the same level."
"Don't forget, while Link isn't the first player in NBA history to score a half-court triple-double, he is the first player to score a 20-point triple-double in the half! Whether it's Bird, Kevin, or Kidd, or Kobe, O'Neal, and Jordan, they can't compare to Link in this regard. ”
"Draymond. Green must be very sorry now, because he provoked a dangerous person. The Warriors have really improved a lot this season, but Green is still a little overconfident. ”
"I'm really looking forward to that game on December 16 and really want to see what it will be like for Link and Green to play together on the court."
At halftime, the on-site commentators were talking about almost all of the topics focused on Link.
Miami heat? It's as if they never existed.
Also, trailing by 26 points at halftime also allowed the Grizzlies to shoot 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 halftime, even Link's teammates thought the halftime triple-double was incredible.
23 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists...... If you let me play the full 48 minutes, I won't necessarily get this statistic. "Tony. After arun cocked his fingers and calculated, he simply gave up his unrealistic fantasy.
"That guy from Draymond must have a green face, hahahaha. You said it so well at halftime, he's a piece of trash! Randolph, who couldn't make an appearance in a suit and leather shoes, laughed.
"Still, with that guy Draymond's bastard personality, he shouldn't be so easy to succumb, right?" Carter Sr. is a person who has experienced strong winds and waves, but he still can't help but join the discussion. After all, Carter, who has been in the league for 17 years? I've never seen a triple-double in the half.
"It's okay not to be soft, 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 a turn, it's finally time for today's protagonist to speak.
"As I said, I don't like to deal with people like him. Anyway, let's win this game first. Don't take it lightly, the Heat still have a full half of time. Link smiled and waved his hand, a triple-double in the half, a 20-point triple-double in the first half in history, which still sounds quite scary.
But Link didn't find it difficult to execute. So, he's not excited about this historic statistic.
There were many assists today, mainly because Spoelstra stubbornly put the Grizzlies on mid-range shots. There are more rebounds, mainly because the Grizzlies lack Randolph as a big rebounder, and the Heat's interior strength is also very weak.
To put it bluntly, there are a lot of fortuitous factors in this half-time triple-double.
However, only those with strength can seize the opportunity.
As soon as the second half began, the Heat surrendered almost as soon as they came up. In the first three minutes of the third quarter, the Heat did not score in the athletic battle, and the margin was stretched to more than 30.
See here, Hubi. Brown couldn't help but be a little disappointed. He knew that after the game played like this, it would be impossible for Link to play again.
Throughout the second half, the fans' attention was completely off the game.
On the Internet, a new topic was expanded by fans, "Does Draymond really have the strength to stop Link?" ”
Many fans spent the second half of the game in this heated online discussion.
In the end, the Heat managed to narrow the score to less than 30 points. 86-118, the Grizzlies beat the Heat by 22 points at home!
The Grizzlies managed to end their losing streak and disappoint everyone who thought the Grizzlies were about to fall.
The Heat were forced to swallow a four-game losing streak, and it turns out that Heat fans will have a very tough time after James leaves.
Half a year ago, the Heat, with James, were swept 4-0 by the Grizzlies in the Finals. And now, the gap between the two teams is undoubtedly more pronounced.
However, half a year ago, the Heat were still one of the league's most championship-looking teams. After only half a year, the situation of the two teams is completely different.
After the game, Wade shook his head and hugged Link goodbye.
"The Flash" actually performed well today, with 25 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds in the game, shooting 55% from the field. Except for 5 mistakes, there was basically nothing wrong with it.
But when he encountered a pervert who could hit a triple-double in half a game, Wade could only admit it.
In an interview in the locker room after the game, Wade was angry and laughing, "It's disappointing that they didn't even use their tricks. There was no wrestling, no scramble for paint, no back-to-back play, nothing we had thought was happening. The Grizzlies used their 'weakness' to beat us. ”
"The Grizzlies' 59 percent shooting today is really exaggerated, can you explain 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 that question. Wade waved his hand, Link, that guy is so cheap that there is no lower limit, and there is no upper limit to being strong!
Speaking of which, I've become Link's backdrop again......
Wade, who will turn 33 in a month, has already pulled out of the league. The time that belonged to him has truly passed.
Because he found that even he began to expect a collision between the Grizzlies and the Warriors.
The sparks of these two young teams seem to be even more brilliant.