Four days into the 1112 season, no 10-year rookie has ever had a double-double. Champion John Wall has only played one game so far, and his stats are 13 points, seven assists, and he is shooting 23 from the field

And Link, the guy who wasn't even picked off in the draft, became the first player to score 20+10 in the 10 rookies this season! Even counting the relegating champion Griffin, Link is still the first rookie to score a double-double this year.

Last season, when Link was compared to the likes of Wall and Griffin, the media was indignant, arguing that Link was at best an instant player who couldn't compare to top talent.

But this year, seeing Link's progress, it is estimated that no one will question his ability anymore.

With a double-double at the start of the regular season, Link already has some star aura. He's one of the core of the Grizzlies, and he deserves that.

With 8 seconds left in the game, Kevin Durant gasped for air from the bench. The Grizzlies' last offense just now was indeed beyond his expectations. Everyone thought that Link would come on his own, but he chose to be calm at the critical moment.

Who wouldn't want to be a hero? Who doesn't want to hit the key ball and lead the team to victory? Everybody thinks that Westbrook is playing like this today because he wants to be a hero so much.

But Link can suppress the ** in his heart and use his brain to control his behavior. On a basketball court where the situation is changing rapidly, this is very valuable.

Scott Brooks was under a lot of pressure, and he didn't expect the game against the Grizzlies to come this far. With 8 seconds to go, he was 2 points behind. It's also a tough choice whether to go to overtime or take a bigger risk to win.

"Kevin, you look for opportunities outside the three-point line first, and if there's no space, use cover to get inside the three-point line. Russell, you get back on the pitch and confuse the opposing defense with your runs. James, you're in position from beyond the three-point line, and I want you to be the backup starting point. "Brooks' arrangement is clear and clear, he wants to finish the fight!

The timeout ended quickly, and when the Thunder players re-entered the game and Westbrook was seen back on the court, Hubbie Brown and his partner immediately discussed, "Westbrook came out at the last minute for this offense!" Perhaps, he will play an important role in this attack! ”

But Link and his teammates knew very well that Westbrook was just a decoy to fool people. This thing was 0-of-11 in the game, and if Brooks had the courage to use him to execute the last shot, Link would have admired his courage.

The Grizzlies players guessed right, Westbrook was the bait, and Brooks was hoping that Westbrook's appearance would attract Link's defense.

After all, for most of the past game, Link has been playing against Westbrook.

But the Grizzlies didn't do that at all, they have a deep enough defensive lineup that even if the Thunder are all three, they can completely defend against it.

Link can safely continue to defend Durant, and Westbrook is taken over by Mr. Tony.

The Thunder players stood in their assigned positions, and Durant stood in the center, and he found that Link was still in front of him. The two gathered in a circle outside, with Thunder players and Grizzlies players. This is usually the case with the offensive and defensive positions at key moments, like playing rugby.

Before the referee blew the whistle to start the game, Link grabbed Durant's jersey. Anyway, there was a lot of people outside, and Link was not afraid of being discovered by the referee.

Durant shook Link's hand over and over again, and Link also took the trouble to re-grab Durant again and again! He just doesn't let Duran play comfortably.

The last offense of the NBA game is actually much rougher than fans think!

The referee blew the whistle and everyone sprang into action. Ibaka made a rough block to Link, and Durant ran out of the crowd to catch the ball. Needless to say, Ibaka's blocking and dismantling were not clean, but Link still got rid of it quickly, and at the moment when Durant received the ball, he was stuck in front of him!

"Durant managed to catch the ball, but Link wasn't thrown away! This is a matchup that will decide the outcome of the game, and let's see what Durant will do! ”

The tactics weren't that simple, Durant didn't confront Link, but passed the ball to Harden. At the same time, he ran desperately to the right side of the horn, and Perkins had already made an off-ball cover there.

Link knows what Durant wants to do, run another gap and shoot the ball!

And the best way to delay the opponent's catch and shoot is to block the passing route!

Link squeezed away from Perkins, but it has to be said that it still gave Durant a bit of space. Harden passes the ball instantly, and Durant gets a fleeting three-point shot!

"Can you kill the game!?" Hubbie Brown's heart was racing, and many Grizzlies fans even closed their eyes at this time.

As soon as Durant was about to make a move, he found that Link was following again! This guy is like Durant's shadow in the light, and he can't get rid of him no matter what!

At the moment when Durant shot, Link also tried his best to go up. His bounce is better than last season, and coupled with that slender arm, Link's fingertips rubbed Durant's shot slightly!

"Damn it!" Durant cursed secretly, he knew very well that even a little deflection when shooting three-point shots would eventually be reflected in the basket. Just now, Link rubbed into the bottom of the basketball and changed the flight trajectory of the basketball, and Durant really didn't know if the basketball could go in!

Link turned around immediately after landing, and the basketball flew in the right direction, looking like it was going to go in! On the sidelines, Scott Brooks even had his arms raised.

However, the basketball eventually stumbled to the front of the basket! The ball did fly very right, but because it was rubbed by Link, the arc became higher, resulting in a shorter flight distance!

Durant's original shot was modified by Link!

"Boom!"

After a crisp sound, Randolph grabbed his 13th rebound of the game. He then threw the basketball into the air with great force. Before the basketball hits the ground, the electronic beep has already appeared along with the red light on the rebound!

"The game is over, Kevin Durant has failed!"

98-96, Memphis Grizzlies narrowly beat the Thunder at home! At that moment, the Federal Express Arena suddenly became shaky. The entire stands, nearly 20,000 fans, all raised their arms and cheered!

Link happily hugged his teammates, and with the loss of Mike Conley and Darrell Arthur, the Grizzlies proved that they can not only bully a weak team like the Rockets, but also have the ability to steal the victory on the head of the strong team!

Link had 22 points, 10 assists and seven rebounds, plus a key defense just against Durant. I believe that now, Link's condition no longer needs to be tested.

Durant walked into the players' tunnel at the moment of the end of the game. Very upset, he took off his shirt and smashed it to the ground.

Lost again, he had been looking forward to this day for so long, he had been thirsting for revenge for countless days and nights. Today the opportunity was in front of him, but he buried it all with his own hands.

Durant scored 30 points in a row for the third game in a row, and he also scored 10 more points than Link today. But in the face of defeat, those 10 points seem worthless.

The Thunder's No. 35 jersey was thrown in the players' tunnel at the Federal Express Arena, where it lay quietly on the ground and became another burial object in the arena.

And on the court at this time, no one cares what happens to Durant. The eyes are always on the winner.

Randolph had 24 points and 13 rebounds today, and he was still a big part of the Grizzlies' victory. But after the game, Link was voted the best of the game by TNT.

Judging from the data, Link's 22 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds are actually not inferior to Randolph, and in this game, there is also a Westbrook who was defended 11 of 0, from Link.

Of course, the most important thing is that Link's calm passing and composure in the face of Durant's final attack were the keys to the Grizzlies' ability to win the game today.

"He's made for the moment!" After the game, Hubie Brown gave Link this assessment.

A player who can play from the No. 1 position to the No. 4 position and has performed quite well, Hubbie Brown really doesn't know how to evaluate it.

By the way, after two games, Link's average has become 225 points, 9 rebounds and 55 assists per game.

It seems that this year's list of 20+5+5 clubs is destined to have a new name.

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