242: I want to be insignificant, too
In the Link Septator Lorr. After Deng scored 40 points, Thibodeau, who was still very energetic in the first quarter of the game, suddenly fell to the bench.
With 1:08 left in the game, the Chicago Bulls trailed by 10 points. The most important thing is that the undrafted draft that was collectively ridiculed by the Chicago media before the game has already scored a triple-double of 40 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists!
40 points, which is also a new career high for Link. As a well-known player, if you don't have a scoring record, it's really almost meaningless. And today, Link is also the one who has scored 40 points in a single game. Undoubtedly, this is an important addition to Link's career resume!
Lohr. Deng climbed up with the help of his teammates, but in the end, he still couldn't stop the number 0. 40 points, although not all in Lore. Deng took it on his head, but it still made Deng Yingqiao feel extremely ashamed.
This season, he has been hailed as one of the best wing defenders in the league. The result? As a result, he allowed a draft loser to score a 40-point triple-double!
"Amazing Link, he's done something that a lot of players can't do in a lifetime! After scoring 40 points and scoring a triple-double, Link bloodied the United Center Arena! Before the game began, the Chicago press belittled Link as worthless! But now, when Link responds to the doubts with his performance, what can those media say!? Kevin. Harlan is now completely oriented towards Link, and at the end of the first quarter, Harlan actually didn't like the Grizzlies either.
But Link was stunned and used his own personal performance to reverse the whole game. It's hard not to be impressed by this kind of play.
Thibodeau was stunned for a few seconds before he remembered to call a timeout. If a team is even stunned by the head coach, then they will most likely not be able to organize any effective counterattack.
Sure enough, in the last more than 1 minute of the game, the Bulls played in a mess, and even Rose lost his fighting spirit.
Inside the United Center, fans began to leave the stadium in large numbers.
Today is January 1, 2012, and fans thought the Bulls would give their fans a big win as a New Year's gift.
But the end result was a big disappointment.
Link was substituted with 30 seconds left in the game, signaling a complete garbage time for the game. When he was replaced, Link's stats became 40 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
There were no fans cheering for Link, no one cheering for him. But Link's look at the frightened faces of the Chicago fans was enough.
The fun of "big villain" is as simple and rough as that.
When the end-of-game beep sounded, Link stood up, enjoying the hugs and blessings of his teammates. At 104-95, the Grizzlies fought back by 13 points at the Union Center and stubbornly won the final victory. Of course, the final score doesn't matter anymore. Today, the only protagonist of the game is Link.
With a 40-point triple-double, Link became the first player in Grizzlies history to come up with that statistic. Breaking another all-time team record, Link is certainly a name that can't be skipped when it comes to the history of the Memphis Grizzlies in the future.
Rose, who had 26 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds, crossed his waist and looked at Link from afar. That guy's performance impressed Ross.
Rose kept telling himself that the person who was defeated by Link couldn't be himself. Sometimes, however, it backfires.
He was selected to the All-Star Game in his sophomore year, became an All-Star starter in his third year, won the regular season MVP, first in the East, and was selected to the best team.
Derek. Is Ross magical? He's one of the most amazing young men in NBA history. And what about Link? If Ross had to answer, he would have told people, "That guy is just as amazing." ”
When he was stunned, several reporters had already gathered around Rose. Rose shook his head, it seemed that he was going to be Link's backdrop today.
"Derek, what do you think of your performance today? Your mid-range shot and three-point shot didn't seem to find the crosshairs, and your overall shooting percentage was only 40% today. What limits you? Is it the Grizzlies' defense or your own form? ”
"Well, the Grizzlies are one of the best defensive teams in the league, and they're very tough on blocking baskets. Of course, I don't feel good myself, and I will continue to improve. ”
The first question is quite commonplace. But Ross knew it was just the calm before the storm.
"As we all know, Link had a 40-point triple-double today, which is a really scary statistic. Even Kobe. A superstar like Bryant has never taken this kind of statistic. What do you think of Link's courage to come back and pull off such a feat when the Grizzlies trailed by 13 points in the first quarter? ”
Sure enough, the second question embarrassed Ross.
Rose's performance today was actually good, with 26 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds, except for a slightly low shooting percentage, there were no black spots. But at this point, no one thinks Rose is doing well, and Link's 40-point triple-double is there. Therefore, everyone's eyes were also focused on Link.
Rose looked up at the big screen and remembered the last ball, Link broke through himself and blocked Lohr. Deng's picture, shook his head helplessly, "I can't evaluate, because I don't even know if I can do the same." ”
With that, Rose waved his hand and left. The champion in '08, the youngest MVP in NBA history, couldn't escape the fate of being convicted in the end.
The Grizzlies' record of not being able to win against the Bulls is history. Rose now feels just glad that he doesn't have to face an opponent like the Grizzlies in the playoffs in the East.
Link wanted to remind Rose to pay attention to his style of play and the wear and tear on his body. But he was surrounded by reporters, and when he went to look for Ross again, he was nowhere to be seen.
It seems that we can only wait for next time.
At the post-game press conference, reporters asked Link if today's 40-point triple-double was a response to the Chicago media.
Link smiled and propped his chin with one hand, "I'm just an insignificant winner, really, very insignificant. How insignificant? Tomorrow the front page headlines of all sports newspapers and news, including the Chicago media, will be me. Believe me, I really want to be insignificant. ”
Link's response caused many Chicago media bosses to curse Link while urging their subordinates, "Leave enough space for that damn guy tomorrow!" What the? Boycott him? Unless I'm crazy, why would I do this! ”
This time, Chicagoans are a little overconfident about their youngest MVP.
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Link didn't brag, and the day after the game against the Bulls, the front page headlines in major sports newspapers and programs were all about him.
After all, the game was just too dramatic. Before the game, the Chicago press sneered at Link. In the game, the Grizzlies were defended to score only 12 points in the first quarter. In the end, Link stepped up and fought to catch up, slashing a 40-point triple-double to complete a shocking reversal.
The script of a Hollywood sports movie is probably written to this extent.
Such an unusual game has naturally attracted the attention of fans all over the world. And Link also blew up the entire basketball circle with his 40-point triple-double performance.
According to an ESPN columnist, "Link is the most underrated super-rookie. ”
Kevin. Harlan said on his Twitter, "I witnessed a great show. ”
Lohr. Deng bluntly said in an interview, "I was beaten very broken at one point. ”
Kobe Bryant: "Why do you always take the fact that I haven't scored a 40-point triple-double as an example......"
Link has never been treated like this, and in the past, he could only be considered a "niche star". But now, Link has entered the circle of high-profile balloon stars.
In the midst of this lively discussion, the first round of voting for the 2012 NBA All-Star Weekend began.