Link's 63-point run didn't fade until two days later when the battle between the Spurs and Clippers, the two top teams in the West, began.

But before the Spurs-Clippers game began, reporters asked Leonard, who is known for his defense, "Do you think Link's offense really can't be limited?" ”

Of course, Leonard isn't the type of player who likes to talk too much in front of the camera, and after answering a "no", he turned around and went back to warm up.

"It's boring, and Link isn't the only one in NBA history who has scored 60 points." Popovich looked at the group of reporters who seemed to have been brainwashed by Link, and couldn't help but complain.

In this game between the Spurs and the Clippers, the Spurs finally relied on Leonard's performance of 26 points and 10 rebounds to finish the Clippers by 4 points.

In addition to his excellent offensive performance, Leonard also made Jamal who had a hard time playing a start. Crawford made just 3 of 13 shots and scored just 10 points in 38 minutes.

Leonard has undoubtedly become the face of the Spurs now, and although Leonard failed to win the FMVP last season, people still see the potential of this silent kid.

In an interview after the match, Popovich was asked about Link again. Only this time, the problem is also related to Leonard.

"Another beautiful win, Craig. Leonard is becoming more and more mature, and he seems ready to carry the team. If the Grizzlies meet the Spurs next time, how many points do you think Link can score on Kawaii's head? ”

"Boring, so boring. There are hundreds of players playing in this league, and those hundreds of players can create countless conversations. And you're talking about the same person every day, and even old-fashioned people like me think you're boring. Instead of answering the question directly, Popovich spit out, as always.

"Still, if Houston had Kawaii, they wouldn't have lost so badly. The other teams didn't have players who could limit Link, but we did. ”

After Popovich finished complaining about the reporter, he said the answer to this question with great impatience.

Looking at the back of the old man turning to leave, the reporter, who was still a little depressed just now, instantly came to his senses.

The best outside guard vs. the most fierce outside scorer...... Link and Leonard's encounter. It's really getting more and more exciting......

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By the time Popovich was complaining about reporters on the field, Link was already asleep.

Link slept very early tonight, because tomorrow, the Grizzlies, who had just rested for a short time, will be back into the regular season battle.

Only this time, they can finally play at home for the first time since the opener.

Tomorrow the Grizzlies will host the Lakers, a fast-paced giant.

Although this summer, the Lakers recruited Jeremy Lin, Boozer and Nick. Yang and other powerful players also waited for Kobe's comeback.

But the brutal truth is that the Lakers' current roster and state have completely lost their competitiveness.

Nick. Young, Boozer and Jeremy Lin are all unable to serve as true second-in-command, with Nash and up-and-coming rookie Julius Brown. Randle was also reimbursed early for the season.

And Kobe, the Lakers boss, who experienced a ruptured Achilles tendon and barely played last season, can't compare his performance with that before the injury.

This season, Bryant averaged only 22.3 points per game, shooting less than 40% from the field and less than 30% from three-point range.

In the 12-13 season before the Achilles tendon rupture, Kobe Bryant could still score 27.3 points per game and shoot 46.5% from the field.

The current Kobe Bryant is no longer a strong superstar.

The Lakers' poor record of 1-5 so far this season speaks for itself.

But even so, Link doesn't dare to relax too much about tomorrow night's game.

After all, the Memphis Grizzlies are in a state of devastation.

Sure enough, on the night of November 11, the Grizzlies played more intensely than everyone imagined in the game against the Lakers.

In this game, Bryant was in great shape after facing Link, hitting the highest 51.3% shooting percentage since the start of the season. The two teams were locked until the final moments.

In the end, the Grizzlies still defeated the Lakers 107-102. But the Grizzlies, who won all seven games, only won by 5 points against the Lakers, who won 1-5, by 5 points, which was expected enough.

In this game, in addition to Kobe's brave performance, scoring 26 points and hitting a season-high shooting rate, the biggest trouble for the Grizzlies was the inside.

Carlos. Boozer scored 22 points in a flashback, and Harris couldn't limit the traditional No. 4 in the low post.

Jordan. Hill also had a double-double of 13 points and 14 rebounds, and Hill, as a center, is averaging only 7.5 rebounds per game this season.

Today's 14 rebounds in a single game can be said to be completely above average.

Hill relied on his hard work to get several offensive rebounds. Throughout the game, the Lakers also had seven more offensive rebounds than the Grizzlies.

If the Lakers don't have these 7 opportunities for secondary offense, it is naturally impossible to spend it with the Grizzlies to the end.

The Grizzlies still won, but the problem of the interior is looming. Without Randolph, a rebounding powerhouse, the Grizzlies' interior control is weakening.

Gasol certainly wasn't bad, but he couldn't have been on the field for all 48 minutes. Once Gasol is gone, the Grizzlies' interior line will be very weak. Although Link has a good effect on the inside, it is not a long-term solution after all.

Fortunately, Link's 26 points and Butler's 23 points finally laid the foundation for the Grizzlies and did not let the Grizzlies roll over at home.

But now even a fool can see that if you want to beat the Grizzlies, then make a big fuss on the inside!

In the battle with the Lakers, the Grizzlies were lucky to survive. But two days later, on Nov. 13, the Grizzlies faced the Kings, and there was no way for the Grizzlies to escape.

The Kings have had a decent start to the season, with a respectable 5-3 record. And in five games, the Kings have also won against strong teams such as the Trail Blazers, Clippers and Nuggets.

Undoubtedly, the Kings' biggest advantage is on the inside. Cousins, as an all-around center, has rarely met opponents in this era of withering centers.

Much of the criticism of Cousins has focused on the mind. But everyone is very recognizant of Cousins' ability.

Cousins and Link have a good personal relationship, and the two have been good friends since they partnered to steal the MVP in the rookie game.

But that made Cousins hungry for a win in this game, and he wasn't going to show mercy just because Link was his friend.

In the end, Cousins blasted a big double-double of 26 points and 15 rebounds, and the Grizzlies broke through the entire interior.

As before, once Gasol is off the field, Cousins will do exactly what he wants. Azeli and Harris are no match for Cousins.

Of course, if Cousins is the only one who breaks out, the Kings won't be enough to win against the Grizzlies. But today, Kings point guard Darren . Collison also felt hot. Under Conley's defense, he scored 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting.

This efficient 20 points completely pushed the grizzly bear off the cliff.

112-110, Link hit a long-range three-point shot in the final moments, but it was too late. The Grizzlies ended up with a two-point deficit and unfortunately swallowed the first loss of the new season.

"Injuries have really affected the Grizzlies' dominance. The Grizzlies are of course still the best team in the league, but unlike in the past, they have an Achilles heel and they are no longer perfect. Today, the Kings grabbed a full 14 more rebounds than the Grizzlies, and the Kings used those 14 rebounds to earn a two-point lead. ”

After the game, Link was rather depressed. Fortunately, today it was Cousins who lost to him, not a mortal enemy. Otherwise, Link would have been depressed to death.

"Hehe, don't be sullen. You've only lost a game and you're so angry. If you're like that, the other teams won't have to live. After the game, Cousins patted Link on the back so hard that he almost missed Link's dinner.

"But...... This year our aggregate score is 1-0 oh, you're behind Link, hahahahahaha! ”

Looking at Cousins' smirk, Link shook his head. He said, when did Cousins learn to comfort people......

After this game, the Grizzlies' record changed to 8-1. Although 8-1 is still very dazzling, if the problem is not solved, the second and third defeats will soon follow.

If Link remembers correctly, the Grizzlies vs. Spurs game seems to be coming in a few days.

Judging by Popovich's attitude in previous interviews, he is very hopeful that he will bring the Grizzlies down.

Until then, if the Grizzlies haven't found the right firefighters, the game will be quite difficult.