In the final moments of the second quarter, Bryant was in unexpected trouble. He thought Tony. Allen is the only player on the Grizzlies who can play against himself in one-on-one. But I didn't expect the defense of this No. 0 rookie to be so old-fashioned.

Not just Kobe, Link's defense has shocked almost all Staples fans, journalists and commentators. If Link can beat Matt. If Barnes can still be understood, then Link's ability to defend Kobe Bryant in a row is unacceptable to Los Angeles fans.

That number 24 is their hero, their leader. But now, they are suppressed by a failed draft that they look down on. And most importantly, as the defending champions, they are already double digits behind the Grizzlies, who did not make the playoffs last season.

The Los Angeles people began to get restless, but by the time they finally started to face their opponents, it was already too late.

At the end of the second quarter, Bryant finally scored four points on Link's head. But there's no doubt that this wasn't what Kobe Bryant wanted. He decided to play the full second quarter, not to score just four points on Link's head.

Link's defense, combined with Gasol Jr.'s offense, allowed the Grizzlies to maintain a 10-point deficit at the end of the first half.

At halftime, a courtside reporter approached Bryant. On the camera, Kobe Bryant gritted his teeth, obviously very angry. As an undrafted pick that can provoke Kobe Bryant, Link is also quite successful.

'They were tenacious and we had to be more tenacious than them in the second half.' Kobe Bryant simply said a few words and turned away, which means that the Grizzlies have put Kobe under a lot of pressure.

On the other side, after the Grizzlies players returned to the locker room, the first thing Hollins did was to greatly praise Link's performance on the defensive end.

He didn't expect to use Link to defend Kobe, if it weren't for Mayo's "righteousness" and giving up all the "benefits" to Link, Hollins really wouldn't have found that Link's defensive potential was so high.

"Link's fighting spirit is worth emulating by all, even in the face of the strong, we can't take half a step back! I know that about 90% of the people out there want to see us roll home. But look at who's leading the way right now! In the second half, keep your ruthlessness up. The defending champions are not invincible either. ”

"Roar!"

After Hollins finished speaking, the entire Grizzlies locker room cheered. Link's willingness to challenge authority at the end of the second quarter boosted the team's morale.

After the start of the second half, Rudy. Guy's performance continues to be efficient. The black and white bears on the inside line also suppressed the champion twin towers in poor form.

And after continuing Link, Kobe Bryant must work with Tony. Aaron engaged in hand-to-hand combat, which left him physically and mentally exhausted. The Lakers were suppressed by the Grizzlies on all fronts, and the point difference not only did not narrow, but was widened.

When the rotation time came again, the commentators in the stands immediately became excited. Because Link, the most surprising player of the day, is going to play again.

In the third quarter of the game, Kobe Bryant did not continue to play the entire quarter. As a result, Link's counterpoint is again Matt. Barnes.

But at this point, Barnes was no longer spewing trash talk in Link's ear. If even Kobe Bryant can't get this kid, Barnes thinks it's better not to provoke the other party.

Barnes is still ferocious on the defensive end, but that ferocity is nothing to fear for Link. Grant. Hill played in the '90s, and his defense is not fierce at all compared to that time.

In Rudy. During Gay's rest, Link kept the Grizzlies strong at the No. 3 spot. Phil. At first, Jackson thought that Matt. Barnes was more than enough to defend Link, but at this point, "Zen Master" had to mentally reassess Link's abilities.

At the end of the third quarter, the margin became 15 points. The Staples Center was lifeless, and the fans here couldn't accept that they were about to be beaten by a "fish belly team".

Kobe, who was sitting on the bench, shook his head and looked at the statistics on the big screen on the scene. Aside from himself, only Pau Gasol scored in double figures.

However, Gasol only scored just 10 points. In today's duel with his brother, Gasol can be said to be a complete defeat.

I think that at the beginning, the Lakers traded Gasol Jr. for Gasol Jr. At the time, people said it was a robbery deal. But for now, the Grizzlies don't seem to be at a loss.

In the fourth quarter, the demoralized defending champions were unable to organize an effective counterattack. Kobe Bryant carried the team on his own shoulders, but in Tony. Under the wheel battle between Allen and Link, Kobe's score is also difficult to explode.

In the end, when Link blocked Bryant's mid-range jumper for the last time, the score was fixed at 104-85, with the visitors in front and the home team behind. The invincible Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Grizzlies, who are currently unable to even enter the top eight in the West, with a humiliating 19-point margin at home!

"It was a great win for the Grizzlies. They have proven that they are capable of beating the top teams in the league. So far, the Grizzlies have won five in a row. Hopefully, this season, we'll see the Grizzlies in the playoffs. And after today's game, I'm sure Link can win a guaranteed contract for himself. Believe me, from now on, the NBA league will have another ruthless character. ”

At the end of the game, the commentator dedicated all the good words to the Grizzlies and Link. Although Link's 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists today are not gorgeous, his defense against Kobe Bryant is eye-catching.

There was a huge boo from Staples, but that didn't detract from the joy that the victory brought to the Grizzlies players. Link was the first to be hugged by Randolph, and before he could react, he was "locked" by the big black bear, and then inevitably touched his head to kill.

Finally breaking free from Randolph's arms, Link found that Kobe Bryant was watching him from a short distance. However, compared to just now, Kobe's eyes are much gentler now.

"You actually beat me on my home turf." Bryant said as he approached Link.

At the same time, there were at least dozens of cameras around Kobe Bryant. Link can be regarded as feeling, what is called self-contained traffic.

"What is this guy going to do? You won't be alone with me......" Link was a little nervous, not knowing what to say for a moment.

As everyone knows, Kobe Bryant actually hugged him and patted Link on the back, "Good play, boy, keep it up." I don't want you to go back to the Development League, because then I won't be able to get revenge myself. ”

Link swallowed his saliva, can Kobe Bryant even bless others make people shudder?

"By the way, you know Grant. Hill? What is your relationship with him? After the hug, Bryant asked curiously.

"Huh!?" Link panicked at first, and if he was found to be a crosser, it was estimated that the Pentagon people would arrive within a few minutes. But then I thought about it, Kobe Bryant couldn't have seen it.

"Basketball fans all over the world know Grant. Hill, Bryant. Link replied treacherously.

"I mean, do you know him in private? I feel like you're defensive, like Hill and Tony. Aaron's union. Tony. Aaron is your teammate and he can teach you. Ke Hill ......"

"No," Link immediately shook his head in denial, "I've never met Hill in private. Actually, I really want to meet him, after all, he is my idol since childhood. ”

"Yes......" Kobe Bryant looked at Link one last time and smiled, as if he had found a new prey, which made "Black Mamba" extremely excited, "Next time we meet, Link." You don't want to take victory away from me. ”

With that, Bryant turned to leave. And of course, the dozens of cameras were gone.

Link stood still, looking at the noisy stands around him, and his teammates who were celebrating Henry, feeling that his life was getting more and more dreamy.

He actually beat the defending champion in Staples, and was "interviewed" by Kobe, one of the best players on the planet.

It's not easy to win Kobe's respect, and only those who are strong enough will be treated as opponents by that guy.

This fantastic game is over, but the real dream life has just begun.

Link glanced at his head coach, Hollins, and saw that he was on the phone. Perhaps, this guy is talking to the Grizzlies general manager about a guaranteed contract.

That's right, after this game, Link's second ten-day contract with the Grizzlies will end with just one game left. In other words, Link is about to get rid of his status as a temporary worker and become an NBA player with a regular, guaranteed contract!

Although the team has not yet notified Link of the signing, he is just that confident. Nonsense, a player who can guard against Kobe, a player who can score 20+ points in a single game, if the Grizzlies let it go, it would be too unreasonable.

After all, not all general managers are like Morey of the Rockets, who only recognize money in their eyes.