1222: Killing this unique existence (4/5)
People have high expectations for the opening match between the Grizzlies vs Nets, and both the Grizzlies and the Nets gave back to the fans with their excellent performance.
123 to 121, with five seconds left, and the Grizzlies trailing by two points.
The game entered the most tense moment.
This is definitely the opening performance that fans want to see the most. The Grizzlies and the Nets both showed the performance of top teams.
On the Nets, Kelly Irving is undoubtedly the biggest star today. He scored 37 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in the game, and made 5 of 12 shots from outside the three-point line, completely defeating Conley.
Durant scored 27 points, still scored in his form before being injured, and also grabbed the title of "Link's biggest opponent" from Leonard.
Dinwiddie scored 20 points and had a shooting percentage of 62%. Think about it, if he was still with the Grizzlies, would the Nets last for so long?
The performance of the Grizzlies surprised the fans even more.
Link's 34 points and Jokic's 18 points are just regular performances, they should have been so outstanding.
But Dillon Brooks' 21 points, Jamie Cheung's 15 points, Rose's 17 points, Howard's 8 rebounds and two blocks, and that key save all exceeded people's expectations.
The Grizzlies brought their excellent performance in the preseason to the regular season.
"This Grizzlies undoubtedly have the championship genes, and each of them performed very well today. I can be sure now that the Memphis Grizzlies are not just the fourth-ranked level in the strength list."
"Of course, the outcome of this game has not been decided yet. In the last five seconds, we all knew that it must be Link holding the ball. He has completed countless wonderful finals in this stadium. I wonder if Link can succeed again this time."
Hubby Brown took a deep breath, and his heart could not withstand such tossing now.
The ultimate victory is the most exciting scene in all competitive sports events.
At this moment, everyone's heart beats faster and their palms sweat.
NCAA's crazy March one elimination game is already so exciting, but it's clear how nervous the game is to determine the outcome with one goal.
Even those who watch the game are so nervous, and the pressure the shots are completely unimaginable.
However, this is also the reason why those who score the winning goal will be admired by fans.
To be able to calmly invest a winning goal in the most critical moments, it is useless to have ball skills alone, and you also need a strong big heart.
People who do not have the nature of a killer will not be able to turn the tide at the death even if they shoot accurately.
Kenning Atkinson was very, very nervous. He was sweating profusely and it took a lot of effort to control his hands and not tremble.
He has never experienced such a moment, not that Atkinson has not experienced a final victory.
But it was the first time Atkinson encountered such a high-profile game and experiencing such a tense moment.
"Listen and listen, we must stare at Link at him at the last moment!" Atkinson repeated "listening" three times among the players, which meant that he was very nervous at this moment.
Durant frowned. For some reason, he suddenly missed Steve Cole who could remain calm at any time.
"In addition to Link, you must pay attention to Dillon Brooks. That guy made 3 of 6 shots outside the three-point line today, which is very threatening. Of course, Jokic and Jamie Green can't let go, their three-pointers are very threatening! But the focus of the defense is still Link!"
After hearing this, Durant wanted to steal the tactical board.
After talking for a long time, Atkinson said nonsense and had no targeted arrangements at all!
Atkinson has only been the head coach of the NBA for four years, and two of them still lead the team to play badly.
To be honest, he is indeed a coach who has not proven himself yet.
In the minds of the players, Atkinson has low prestige. His performance today at the winning moment has greatly reduced the players' trust in him.
Atkinson hadn't explained anything yet, the pause time was over.
"Fuck!" Durant cursed in his heart, the Nets were almost unprepared for this final kill!
And what about the Grizzlies? Durant believes they must be well prepared.
The scenes of Link completing the final victory began to flash through Durant's mind.
The most impressive thing about Durant was the one that Link succeeded in the last second of his and Thompson's heads a few years ago.
Of course, he couldn't forget what Link said before executing the final kill: "I want to kill you here."
That final kill can be said to have opened the Grizzlies' three consecutive championships and completely closed Durant's road to championship.
Thinking of this, Durant was a little nervous. That shot really left a huge psychological shadow on Durant.
Since then, as long as Link performs the final shot, Durant feels cold on his spine.
That guy's final success rate is really too high.
It can even be said that Durant remembers that Link has never been ruthless at the final victory!
Huby Brown has very detailed data in his hands.
"Link has completed 18 final shots and tied shots so far in his career. This number may not be ranked in the NBA history, but it is not because Link is not good enough, but because his career is not long."
"If you look at his ultimate or tie-breaking efficiency, you will no longer underestimate Link's strength at critical moments. He has encountered 25 times in his career that he needs to win with the last blow or drag in overtime, but he has completed 18 of them, with only 7 misses, and the success rate of winning is as high as 72%! Such a success rate is unique!"
"In comparison, Kobe Bryant's winning rate is only 30%.
Hubby Brown's data proves that Durant's impression is in line with the facts.
Link does not often miss the battle at critical moments.
In terms of the ultimate success rate, Link is the only existence in history.
Link stepped into the court and his expression was very calm.
He has experienced such a scene 25 times, and there is nothing scary at all.
The moment Link appeared, the shouts of mvp also rang out at the same time.
Durant posted to Link without saying a word, and the atmosphere was very serious.
Link flipped his waist and looked at Durant who was one head taller than him, but he was still calm.
"I really didn't expect that this happened to us the first time we met in the new season." Seeing Jokic standing near the sideline to prepare for serving, Link spoke.
Durant still ignored it. He knew that everything Link said was an attempt to interfere with him.
"Don't be so serious, be happy. Now that you are in the East, we don't have many opportunities to fight. It's even possible that we don't even have the last chance to play in the playoffs. After all, I quit after playing this season. As a lifelong enemy, this ending is really a pity."
"Do you really think I like fighting you very much? I only have hostility towards you, Link, and I don't care about each other. I wish you retired soon." Durant finally couldn't help but speak, but his heart was still calm.
"I know, I never expected you to miss me, Kevin. So, I decided to seize this few opportunities and leave you with more memories worth remembering. In this way, you will dream of the scene of me killing you every night when you close your eyes. In this way, you can't even miss me!"
After Link finished speaking, the referee blew the whistle and Link, who was standing at the basket, immediately ran to the top of the three-point line.
At the same time, Dillon Brooks ran out of the open position, and he threw away Leville through a superb counter-run. Jokic immediately passed the ball and hit Brooks.
Atkinson off the field felt that his heart was about to jump out of his mouth. Could it be that the Grizzlies really had to find another way today and use someone other than Link to execute the ultimate kill?!
Seeing this, Leville accelerated his pursuit. He didn't want to make such a fool, and he didn't want the team's victory to be ruined by himself.
Leville has lost all his face on Brooks today. Not only did he get Brooks a career-high 21 points, but he was also defended by Brooks to have a shooting percentage of only 23.1%.
So, he chased Brooks without reservation. He was already humiliated and could no longer let Brooks complete the final kill.
However, Brooks did not take action after receiving the ball, but instead handed the ball hand and crossed the ball!
Because Leville chased him too hard and had no time to avoid and brake, he collided with Durant who was chasing Link. The Nets player provided a cover for the Grizzlies.
"Damn, go away!" Durant pushed Leville away in anger, and then rushed towards Link.
After getting the basketball, Link went straight to the right corner and drifted back and jumped.
Durant rushed back in time, and his defense had reached its peak.
But unfortunately, Link's leaning angle was too big, and Durant could not cover the ball at all. He could not imagine how Link would complete the shooting at such an exaggerated leaning angle.
In this way, Link leaned back and took action. When he landed, because the center of gravity was too far behind, Link fell directly to the bench outside the bottom corner.
At the same time, the basketball crossed Durant's palm and hit the side of the basket the moment the red light lit up.
The red light on the rebound was on, Atkinson raised his arms and escaped from death!
But just one second later, Atkinson's expression changed from joy to fear.
Because he saw the basketball that fell again after hitting the side of the basket, fell into the net accurately.
In the Federal Express Arena, no escape from death!
Link successfully won the final victory. In the first game of the new season, he used the final victory to bring the Grizzlies the first victory of the season!
After that, Atkinson only felt that the stadium was shaking.
He fell to the bench with unsteady center of gravity, his shirt was soaked in sweat.
Snatch the championship from Link?
Chapter completed!