092:Air-Tearing Spear (4/40)
The two sides were still tied at the crucial moment of extra time, which was perhaps the most exciting scenario that fans could think of.
Whether a game is good or not, the intensity of the game is a criterion. Because no matter how exciting the players' dunks are, the game has entered garbage time, and no one will think the game is good. But even if the scene between the two sides is not so exciting, but every round is a desperate moment, and the game is naturally good-looking.
And today's matchup between the Grizzlies and the Hornets is undoubtedly a representative of a wonderful game. If the NBA were to judge the best game of the day, it would be this one.
With 23.8 seconds, there was only one offensive chance. The Grizzlies scored and walked away with a win in this difficult game. The Hornets successfully defended and the game went into a brutal second overtime.
This is the second fateful moment of the game, but no matter how many times it is experienced, the fans will not get bored.
In the first desperate moment, Link's steal allowed the Grizzlies to force a resumption. So this time, Paul won't be willing to let the Grizzlies take the victory away.
Paul has reason to believe that Mike. Conley would be the Grizzlies' No. 1 pick for the final offense. After all, in the entire overtime, the Grizzlies and Hornets each scored 10 points, and of the Grizzlies' 10 points, Conley alone accounted for 6 points. Among them, the shooting percentage is an efficient 3-of-4 shooting.
If the Grizzlies want to be stable, then Conley is their most secure option. And what Paul has to do is let Conley's magic end there.
"I can feel the whole Smoothie King Center heating up, and my palms are already sweaty, Kenny. In today's game, there could be a lore! "Charles. Ross Barkley is looking forward to the final 23.8 seconds of the game, and it's fair to say that it will be the highlight of the whole game.
"Chris. Paul won't let Mike. Conley made an easy move, and I believed in Paul's ability. I guess the game will go into the second extra time. It's an endurance showdown, and it's up to whoever can't hold on first. "Kenny. Smith, as always, was at odds with Barkley.
"Why do you think the Grizzlies' last choice will be Mike? Conley? ”
"Why? Because Conley was the Grizzlies' best player today, not one of them. He's shooting over 80 percent, and as a defender, he's shooting over 80 percent, you know what Charles' concept is? Back then, when you arched your butt to the basket, you didn't necessarily have an 80% shooting rate. ”
Kenny. Smith's analysis is correct, Conley is the Grizzlies' best player today, so he is qualified to execute the final shot.
"Really? Ha ha. Barkley sneered twice.
"So who do you think the Grizzlies can count on to pull off the shutout in today's game? Guy who smashed the basket crooked? Or Randolph, who was badly confined by West? ”
Face Kenny. Smith's question, Barkley looked at Link, who was beside Hollins, and then shook his head, "It's hard to say. ”
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The game resumed, and Link's heart was pounding. Because he didn't expect that Hollins would choose to let himself shoot the last shot!
That's right, with the timeout just now, Hollins has already selected the person who will make the final shot today. This man is not Guy and Randolph, nor Conley, but Link, who people least expect!
Hollins' consideration is simple, first, Link is the second most efficient player for the Grizzlies today after Conley. Second, the Hornets' defense at the No. 2 position is very weak, let alone a good key defense. Third, the Hornets would never have imagined that the one who executes the lore will be a losing draft.
With these three considerations in mind, Hollins made the decision. Link was a little surprised at first, but then struggled to regain his composure.
The lore is one of the most exciting moments in basketball. If he can pull off the lore, he believes, it will make him famous. Likewise, it will silence the media that upsets him.
Of course, the most important thing is that he can bring victory to the team.
So, Link was a little nervous after he came on the pitch, and the responsibility he was carrying was too great.
It wasn't until Mr. Tony touched Link's head that Link finally calmed down. Tony. Aaron smiled at Link, then leaned into his ear and whispered, "Prove it to them." ”
After these words, Link calmed down a lot. It's just one shot, it's not a big deal.
The game restarted, Gasol Jr. served the ball, Mike. Conley slowly controlled the ball and moved forward. It was still Italian Belinelli who defended Link, and his eyes were full of nervousness and unease.
The Hornets continued to use Belinelli to defend Link was also a helpless move, and the only remaining No. 2 spot on their bench was Marcus, a second-round pick in '09. Thornton.
Although Thorton has a lot of scoring tools, he has a poor defense, compared to Belinelli. Therefore, Hornets coach Monty. Williams had to continue to defend Link with Belinelli on the field.
Anyway, in his opinion, Link shouldn't have anything to do with the final attack.
Conley held the ball from beyond the three-point line, and Paul was fully focused. He looked straight ahead, glancing to the sides from time to time to see if the Grizzlies were up to cover.
Conley felt like he was back in the fourth quarter, waiting minutes and seconds from beyond the three-point line. This time, though, it wasn't Guy who made his pass.
Link looked at Conley, and he felt as if his heart was like a basketball beating up and down, restless. He opened his mouth and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. This is his moment, and he must hold it!
With 8.3 seconds left, Conley took advantage of Randolph's cover to dribble forward. Meanwhile, Ariza clings to Guy, who is running without the ball, to prevent him from catching the ball.
Paul quickly bypassed cover and continued to stand in front of Conley. Let Conley play so beautifully today, Paul himself is not willing to forgive himself. The last goal, saying that nothing could be scored by Conley.
"Run!" Hollins shouted to himself from the sidelines, and sure enough, Link started running just in time, exactly as he expected. That guy's tactical execution ability is really not something that everyone can achieve.
When he saw Conley break through, the Italian Belinelli thought that the point of attack must be him. But when he was stunned, Link reached the top of the three-point arc.
Conley followed up with a pass and Link got a fleeting shot!
"Link, Conley actually hit the ball into Link's hands! Was it an accident? Or is it just the way the tactics are! ”
Barkley stood up, and he knew the Grizzlies' offense wasn't that simple!
Seeing Link holding the ball, Paul didn't know why, and suddenly felt a chill down his spine. That No. 0 Chinese seems to have never lost to himself today......
Link catches the ball, and according to the tactics, he should shoot directly. However, Belinelli's upplay is quicker than he thought, and direct shots will be easily disrupted.
The tactics are disrupted, and now it's time to test Link's personal ability.
After Link received the ball, he saw Belinelli rushing towards him with all his might, so he took advantage of the situation and broke through to Belinelli's side!
Belinelli didn't expect Link's ball-control breakthrough movements to be so smooth, he is a striker! But the height of 2.03 meters did not limit Link's fluency in ball control.
The Italian couldn't watch Link pass by him, so he forced himself to turn around. Unexpectedly, his feet slipped and fell beside Link.
The audience exclaimed, Link broke through! At the same time, Paul immediately left Conley behind and ran towards Link. He knew that everyone had been fooled!
"Link shook Belinelli, he burst inside, and then a mid-range jumper! Mid-range shooting, this is Link's favorite way to score, can he kill the game! Barkley's voice was hoarse, but that didn't stop him in the slightest.
Link jumps and shoots, and at this point he seems to feel that all around him is quiet, and it is like he is alone on the court. Time seemed to pass slowly, and he soared in the air for a long time, but never reached the top.
After Link had already made a shot, Paul's block arrived. But this number 3 knows that it is too late. He could only pray to the heavens, praying that this number 0 would miss by himself.
However, the arc of the basketball is just right, and the direction of flight is not skewed in the slightest. The Grizzlies and Hornets fought until the very end, and both sides fought to the bottom of their lives. But Link's final blow was like throwing a spear.
At the last minute of the game, Chris. Paul's heart was torn apart along with the air.
"Brush!" The basketball crashes into the net.
In that moment, time returned to normal, and a cacophony of voices burst into Link's ears.
The "beep ~~~~~" electronic beep sounded, along with the red light on the rebound.
Link looked up at the big screen, than 112, won, he won the kill!
At that moment, Link got down on one knee and slammed the hardwood floor under his feet. The Memphis Grizzlies beat the New Orleans Hornets, Link defeated his worst enemy of the day, and he defeated a superstar!
All the abuse, all the contempt, all the misunderstandings, Link crushed them all together!
Prove it to them, yes, he did.