032: Freeze-frame number

Michael. Harris was born in Texas on June 15, 1983. This gentleman is 1.98 meters tall and serves as a swing man. Most people are not familiar with this guy's name, but his deeds are not simple at all.

Like Link, Michael. Harris is also very close to the Houston Rockets. For him, constantly running back and forth between the CBA and the Rockets has become the norm in his career.

The Rockets always like to sign Michael on a 10-day contract every time they are in an emergency. Harris, and after a couple of ten-day contracts, Harris will return to the CBA or the Development League. Because of this, last season Michael. Harris also had a brief stint with the Vipers.

And it was during his time with the Vipers that Michael. Harris, a little-known guy with years of experience as a professional player, scored the current development league's highest single-game scoring record of 48 points.

Considering that this is an era when three-point shooting and fast-paced offense have not yet become popular, it is not easy for a developmental league player to score 48 points in a single game.

Because of this, when it comes to the development league's individual single-game scoring record, the Vipers are always very proud. After all, it was the Vipers players who set the record.

But today, the Vipers' pride ends here. Because now that the game is about to end with 3 minutes left, Link, a Chinese draft pick, has scored 43 points. With just five more points, he can break the development league's individual single-game scoring record.

Demaré. Carroll became the most depressed person, and throughout the game, he became Link's backdrop.

Cutting, catching, shooting, throwing, secondary offense under the basket...... Today, Link even staged a breakaway dunk that changed his direction.

It can be said that in the development alliance, Link is simply omnipotent. Today, his hand felt hot, and as soon as he made a shot, the fans in the stadium could start cheering in advance.

Carroll resisted a little in the first half, but in the second half, he simply gave up struggling. He knew very well that this was destined to be a night for Link, and no matter how much he struggled, he couldn't change that fact.

As a result, Link's score became more and more tired. When everyone reacted, they found that he was about to break by Michael. Harris has set a record for the highest single-game scoring in the Development League!

At this point, the Vipers were already 13 points behind the Blues. It wasn't impossible to chase 13 points in three minutes, but no one in the game thought the Vipers could still win, and they were suppressed by the blue team throughout the game today.

Carroll, as the scoring core of the Vipers, has only scored 8 points in this game so far by Link. When a team's stars are completely muted, their hopes of winning are very slim.

At this point, there is no suspense about the outcome of the game. The only thing to watch in this game is whether Link can break the record for the highest single game in the Development League!

"Amazing game, Link wore Upshaw's shirt today and played an amazing game! His offensive talent is on full display, and I would even say that he is already quite a mature scorer! ”

The commentators were full of praise, and they didn't know where Link's power came from. Is it because of being abandoned by Team Rocket? Or is it because of the death of good friend Upshaw?

Wherever his power comes from, everyone believes that today will be a legendary night full of drama.

On the court, Link cut to the basket along the baseline. At this time, not only Carroll, but even the Vipers big forward has been sealed in front of this Chinese striker. That's right, the Vipers even went so far as to use a double bag on Link!

On the basketball court, it's not just any cat or dog that can enjoy the treatment of a double bag.

Seeing that the other party had come over, Link did not panic. He suddenly ran back and ran to the top of the three-point arc.

Carroll tried her best to chase after her, but suddenly hit a "wall". Looking up, Carol was falling on Joan. Brockman's arms. Of course, this scene is not romantic at all.

With a tacit off-ball cover, Link once again easily got rid of the defense. Running to the top of the arc, receiving the basketball, without any extra preparation, Link shoots!

The moment Link took the shot, all the fans in the arena stood up and raised their arms high. Celebrating a goal in advance is already the norm in this game. Link's unstoppable performance gave the fans of the blue team a great deal of confidence.

This time, instead of hollowing into the net, the basketball hit the neck of the basket and bounced high.

Just when the Vipers players were breathing a sigh of relief, the basketball that fell for the second time fell into the net. The three-point shot was still hit, and Link scored his 46th point of the game, only 2 points away from tying the record!

"Keep your eyes open, guys, because every picture we see today is a testimony to history!"

Twenty seconds later, Link made a comeback. This time, Carol was shaken by Link. It's not that Link humiliated Carroll with Irving-style fancy dribbling, after all, Hill in the 10-11 season didn't have that much mobility and dribbling ability.

Link deceived Carroll's center of gravity with just one fake throw. As Carroll rushed forward with all his might, Link suddenly withdrew his basketball and broke inside. Carol, who was shaken away, forced her way around, but her feet slipped and she fell on a hard board.

Amid the exclamations of the audience, Link entered the penalty area. In the face of the Vipers' center's supplementary defense, Link threw a light throw and threw a shot.

Before crossing over, Link had watched an interview with Paul during the Wasps. In the interview, Paul said he enjoyed the feeling of the basketball going over the fingertips of the big man when he threw it. Gently crushing a player who is taller than himself and stronger gives Paul a sense of accomplishment.

And now, Link is finally experiencing that feeling.

The basketball went over the fingertips of the Vipers center and fell backwards. Due to being blocked by the opposing center, Link did not see the ball go in or in. But when he heard the cheers of the fans, he knew the result.

"48 points! 48 points! The incredible Link, this incredible Chinese equaled the record for the highest personal score in the Development League! He ruled the stadium completely, and he made the winter in Oklahoma City extremely hot! ”

With the narrator's shouting, Link kissed the number 0 on his chest. He knew he wasn't fighting alone.

On the big screen at the scene, the news that Link broke the scoring record was played. Link glanced overhead, pulled up his jersey to wipe his sweat, and then continued to defend with open arms.

Everyone on the Vipers swallowed, and Link's state said - the slaughter is not over!

At the same time, Morey, who was sitting behind the TV, immediately called Carl. Jones. But on the other end of the phone, there was a message from Carl. Jones's cry.

"I've been fired from Link, I've been fired!"

"Damn it!" Morey yelled, and just then, Link scored again.

This time, it wasn't Link, it was Brockman. After receiving Link's ball, Brockman shot from mid-range.

Although it was a big vacancy, Brockman's shot was really uninteresting. His shot stumbled out and missed.

However, under the basket, Link seemed to have expected the rebound to land. With a slight leap and a light touch of his hand, he re-clicked the ball into the basket.

An understatement rebound, Link scored the 50th point of a single game, breaking the development league's personal single-game scoring record!

“MVP! MVP! MVP! MVP! ”

After the goal was scored, all the fans in the stadium shouted MVP. It's an honour for all the players to receive such cheers.

"Enjoy it, it's the pinnacle that a development league player can achieve." Off the field, Conor cheered. At this moment he was not the coach of the blue team, but became a fan of Link.

In the last 48 seconds of the game, Link made a tough breakthrough layup. In the air, he was knocked over by Carroll and the rest of the Vipers.

Despite this, Link's hand style has not changed. A second before Link fell to the ground, he threw the basketball softly into the frame.

At the same time, the referee's whistle blew. Link, who has scored 52 points, also got one more chance to add a free throw.

Link, who was lying on the wooden floor, was pulled up by his teammates, and he looked up at the big screen and looked at his score. Then, as if thinking about something, he stepped onto the free throw line.

At the free throw line, Link looked indifferent and not excited. Many players have never been able to touch a league record in their lifetime, and Link, who has already broken the scoring record, doesn't seem happy.

Picking up the basketball, Link casually threw it onto the rebound, then deliberately fouled the ball and walked straight off the court, signaling that Conor didn't want to continue playing. There is no doubt that he wants to set his score at 52.

Walking to the sidelines, Link crouched down, kissed both of his fingers, and then touched the soles of his shoes with his fingers. There, two simple words were written—rest in peace, Zik.

Zeke. Upshaw, 26, will celebrate his 27th birthday in a month and a half. But now, the world can't see the next chapter of his life.

Similarly, Link used a performance of 26 points in each half to bid farewell to his friend. 26, the number is fixed for tonight. It won't grow anymore, never. But this night, and the 26-year-old Upshaw, will never be forgotten.

Link sat back on the bench and put a towel over his head to end the legendary show.

And Morey, who watched the Vipers being slaughtered, was already full of black lines.