260: Quasi Triple Double and True Triple Double
After being called for a technical foul, Griffin became much more honest. He did not dare to swing his elbow, and did not dare to reply after being sprayed by trash words. The more he was frustrated, he would be frustrated. The mood of the No. 1 pick became quite depressed, and the enthusiasm of the offensive end was also affected.
In the second quarter, Paul was almost pushing the fast ship. The huge ship could only be driven by the captain at the end.
If it weren't for Mo Williams' sudden stand-up and scored 7 points in a single quarter, the Clippers might have had to be stranded in the half.
In the end, after the half-time game, the Grizzlies only led the Clippers by 5 points. Mo Williams became the life-saving straw for the Clippers, but Xiao Mo could save the Clippers several times, and people couldn't guarantee that.
"Blake, calm down, you were led by the nose throughout the first half!" During the halftime, Paul shouted at Griffin as soon as he returned to the locker room.
At this time, the team's big brother shouted, which was actually far more useful than the head coach's shout.
"I know that losing the All-Stars makes you very depressed and makes you very angry. But a mature player should use his anger on the basketball court, not on his temper!"
When Paul spoke, no one was chewing at the Clippers' locker room. Although he was only the first year of coming to the Clippers, Paul undoubtedly had already occupied a leadership position.
After the hard work, Paul began to soften it, "Come on, man, we still have a whole half to change this. If you still want to win and want to avenge your previous shame, it's best to listen to mine."
After saying that, Paul patted Griffin on the shoulder. Griffin nodded silently, and if he lost, he would have nothing.
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Link was surprised by Griffin's mentality change in the third quarter. The guy began to play basketball wholeheartedly instead of always thinking about making trouble.
Griffin's offense was clean and neat, and hesitated when it was time to cover, pick-and-roll and attack.
Griffin did not respond at all to the trash talk between Link and Randolph. Even though Randolph had several fierce fouls, Griffin just smiled.
After the mildness, Griffin's efficiency improvement was brought.
In the third quarter, Griffin made 4 of 6 shots, scored 9 points, and also sent 2 rebounds and 2 assists. Paul did not have to carry the team alone, and the Clippers played gradually.
After the third quarter, the Clippers overtook the Grizzlies by 3 points. The cheers of fans rang out in the Staples Center. They believed that once Griffin began to take any attention, the Grizzlies would not have the talent of anyone to stop him.
"Blake Griffin played beautifully in the third quarter. And have you seen it? His two low posts just now were very exciting. If Blake could maintain this state in the fourth quarter, he might be able to get a triple-double." During the break between the festival, Kenny Smith finally had the opportunity to praise Griffin.
Is there any better ending to beat Link to clear his name with triple-double data?
On the other hand, Link "just" scored 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. The most eye-catching thing about Link's data today is the number of steals. He has made three steals so far, including the "goalkeeper-style" steal.
But because Link is not a pure inside player, it is still very difficult for him to win a triple-double today.
"I believe everyone has seen the changes in Blake Griffin's third quarter game. Calm down and play, everyone is the same. Link, I need you to hold more balls in the fourth quarter. Attract double teams and create opportunities."
In the third quarter, Paul suddenly got into the defensive intensity, which made Conley very uncomfortable. Therefore, Conley's offensive organization was not as smooth as the first half.
The solution to this problem is to transfer the first organization point and the second organization point to the position.
Link no longer smiled, but nodded solemnly. The two sides had been leading alternately for so long, and it was time to finish it.
As soon as the fourth quarter came, Griffin gave another assist!
This time, Randolph held Griffin low and everyone else pulled away, and it looked like Griffin was going to play singles.
However, Mo Williams cut in without warning, which made Conley, who was defending him, feel a little unresponsive.
Seeing this, Griffin, who was sitting in the low post, made a pass and sent the ball to Xiao Mo. The latter made a decisive layup and the Clippers led by 5 points!
"18 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, what am I saying? Blake really has a chance to get a triple-double today!" Kenny Smith was proud. This is the example that the No. 1 pick should set!
Link shook his head. Mo Williams really created too many unexpected troubles for the Grizzlies today. But when Griffin passed, Link found that its purpose was actually very obvious. As long as he could make accurate judgments, it was not difficult to grab it.
In the next round, Link calmly analyzed the situation on the court and looked for gaps. Conley handed the ball to Link just after halftime, and he was the real point guard at this time.
Link's job was to attract defense, so he bravely broke through with the ball. In the end, after the breakthrough, he passed the ball to Guy.
Guy received the ball from the outside of the three-point line on the right, but unfortunately, the basketball did not go in and hit the frame. But because it was a three-point shooting, it was a long rebound. Griffin wanted to grab it, but his shorter arms couldn't reach it.
The basketball flew out of the penalty area like this, Link happened to grab it, and the Grizzlies got a second offensive opportunity!
Link did not hesitate, but assigned the ball to Conley again. Conley was going to retreat, but when he saw Link grab the rebound, he ran back immediately. As soon as he ran outside the three-point line, the ball arrived!
Conley also made a decisive three-pointer, but Paul blocked it in time! The basketball hit the front of the basket, but it still didn't make it, and it was a long rebound!
Link's sensitive sense of smell made him grab offensive rebounds for the second time outside the penalty area! Griffin and Jordan Jr. were both stupid. What's wrong with this? He was actually snatched two rebounds in a row!
But in fact, this kind of long rebound is not easy for big men to grab. But they have an advantage over Link, who has a keen sense of smell.
After grabbing the offensive rebound for the second time, Link finally gave the ball to Gasol, who was under the basket. Gasol gently threw the ball, and the basketball finally jumped into the net.
This goal is a bit dramatic, but the Grizzlies scored after all.
Kenny Smith in the stands widened his eyes. In just one round, Link took 2 rebounds and 1 assist. In other words, Link's current data has become 16 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists! In an instant, Link became related to the word triple-double again.
It seems that today, Griffin and Link are really in a fight.
In the following rounds, Link and Griffin performed very well. The two of them refused to give in to each other and frequently used strange moves.
Griffin contributed a fill-up dunk and opened the score again. This fill-up dunk also turned his data into 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Link made a real pass in the air to assist Randolph in a mid-range shot, and scored a defensive rebound in one defense. 16 points, 8 assists and 8 rebounds, and Link was closer to a triple-double than Griffin!
On the other side of Griffin, he calmly assisted Jordan Jr. with a dunk at the basket after being double-teamed, and the assists became 8! Here, when he broke through Butler, he passed the ball with a pass without looking at people, assisted Guy to make a mid-range shot, and with another assist, Link's assist was double!
The competition between Link and Griffin is in a fierce stage, and people are also discussing who will be the first to get the triple-double data.
This time, Griffin sat down to the low post again. Link was careful. Griffin was not a player who liked to play behind the scenes. He did this to facilitate support!
So, now, who will Griffin pass on to?
Finally, Link targeted the bench bandit Xiao Mo. Just now, Griffin once made a wonderful pass from Xiao Mo to cooperate in the low post!
Sure enough, the next second, Mo Williams cut in with Jordan's cover, and Griffin passed the ball immediately!
"There are 9 assists now!" Griffin was secretly happy, but after a moment, Griffin's mood fell to the bottom instantly. Because, he watched the guy with a big number 0 behind him, holding the basketball before Mo Williams!
It was Link, who contributed his fourth steal today!
"Good, haha! Link used practical actions to stop Blake Griffin from moving towards triple-double data! Griffin was almost robbed by Link today. This was Link's fourth steal today, and it was also his third time against Griffin! The Griffin's fast attack, Link quickly made a ball, Tony Allen took the ball and made a layup after receiving the ball! The Griffin narrowed the gap to 1 point, and Link's assists tonight also turned into 10 times!"
Link got a double-double, only 2 rebounds away from a triple-double. He came from behind and beat Griffin again.
In the game after the fourth quarter, Griffin did not get any chance. Not only did his passing route be blocked, but his high shooting percentage and Jordan Jr. Griffin also had no chance to grab rebounds.
Under Link's calm organization, the Grizzlies gradually overtook the score. Paul was a little exhausted in the fourth quarter, after all, he just returned from injury and his physical training was a bit inadequate. Paul was sprinting wildly throughout the fourth quarter.
In the last 1 minute and 11 seconds of the game, when Griffin passed the ball to Paul, and the latter made a mid-range shot, the Clippers were already 8 points behind the Griffin! Blake Griffin's data was frozen at 20 points, 8 assists and 9 rebounds, and a quasi-triple double-double!
Paul's shot was awkward, and the rebound was just taken away by Link. After this rebound, Link scored 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists. After continuing to have a triple-double of 40 points, he scored a triple-double for the second time this season! Link scored 6 assists in a single quarter, which is the biggest reason why the Grizzlies can turn the tables.
Griffin's performance was good enough. In the second half, he suddenly woke up and won the quasi-triple-double. Just when he thought he could beat Link, Link made a real triple-double without water and destroyed the night that originally belonged to Griffin.
Compared with the real triple-double, there is obviously no value in comparison.
Griffin sighed. There was almost no time left in the game, and it was difficult for the Clippers to change the defeat. The difference between the points was only a little bit, and the data between him and Link were only a little bit different. But the difference was much different. In fact, there was no difference. Both were losers!
From personal data to the results of the game, the No. 1 pick was suppressed by Link. Griffin lowered his head in disappointment. This "Western All-Stars Forward" storm, accompanied by Link's rebound, was completely over.
Which one is better and worse is clear at a glance! Link defended his glory with his own abilities.
Is Griffin strong? So strong, 20 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, with a correct triple-double!
Chapter completed!