1316: History Happens Now
Everyone was stunned. The last time Link scored 61 points on the Lakers was already a very crazy record.
What about today? Link scored 61 points in the third quarter!
21 points in the first quarter and 18 points in the second quarter. Almost everyone thinks that Link will collapse in the second half, and Frank Vogel confidently believes that the Lakers will control the situation in the second half.
He didn't believe that low probability would happen to him.
As a result, Link scored the highest 22 points in the third quarter!
Shock, despair, fear, incredible... Link's performance today was a spiritual impact on everyone present.
Some old Lakers fans were surprised and moved, because today Link almost replicated the myth left by Kobe back then!
Kobe himself was also shocked. He knew very well how much physical energy it would take to perform like this.
If Kobe had played the Raptors back to back then, he thought he would never have the possibility of getting 81 points.
Link's situation today is much worse than Kobe's face toward the Raptors!
But Link was still advancing towards that record, 20 points, only 20 points away.
Speaking of which, it is not easy to score 20 points in a single game, let alone a single quarter game.
It is actually very difficult to go from 61 points to 80 points.
But Link has been playing like this today. Do you tell him that it is difficult?
One record of 80 points, one record of 33 consecutive wins, and two historical levels of meeting records are in front of you. Will you let go easily?
No wonder Mike Brynn just now shouted that the Lakers are finished, because now, Link has no reason to lose!
He would never let the Lakers take the victory away.
On the Lakers bench, the players were dead and solemn.
Did they play well today? No, they played the strength that the West should have, and they once forced the Grizzlies, who had 46 wins and 3 losses, into a desperate situation.
Does falling behind by 8 points make them desperate? No, just 8 points. In today's era of scoring explosions, it's not a big gap at all.
But the Lakers player was still depressed and was depressed by Link alone!
Link was already super amazing enough for the 61 points in a single game without overtime in October.
Now I have become more serious and have scored 61 points in three quarters, and the psychological shadow area of Lakers players has become infinite!
Although they performed well today, although the 8-point difference would not have crushed the game.
But the Lakers players were still hit hard.
They had no idea what else Link could do in the fourth quarter.
They don’t know if they have the possibility of winning!
Frank Vogel was also stunned. He stared at the players with big eyes and couldn't say anything for a long time.
During the halftime break, he could also tell everyone confidently: "Link will definitely be out of the second half."
But what about now? Continue to say that Link will definitely not be able to perform so well in the fourth quarter?
Now who would believe this?
The key is that Vogel himself has no idea. He racked his brains to think of many ways to curb Link, but none of them work!
Every angle, every distance, every way... No matter how the Lakers defend, Link can continue to score with his superb one-on-one skills.
An unsolvable offense is really an unsolvable offense. Frank Vogel has never seen any player who can score unscrupulously on the court like Link.
All kinds of high difficulties and forced attacks, but he can score!
What can you do? Really send Dudley to pinch Link?
In addition to Vogel, the head coach, James, as the team leader, was also mute at this time.
"Sorry LeBron, but tonight, I have to win."
Link's words kept circling in James' mind, making him unable to muster up the courage to stand up and speak.
Because he knew that Link was serious. He knew that Link would continue his crazy performance in the fourth quarter.
Silent, long speechless time.
The players didn't say anything, and the head coach didn't say anything.
The entire Lakers were fooled by Link and didn't know how to deal with an opponent who could score 61 points in three quarters.
At this time, the experienced Kidd stood up. After all, Kidd had seen the world and could still calm down at the critical moment.
"Since that's the case, we will spend the last time with Link. I believe that through close cooperation, we will definitely burst out with greater strength than Link. After working hard for so long, can we just give up the victory? Fight to the last second, the last ball! As long as we can win, Link will have no meaning to score 100 points!"
Kidd's shouting made the players raise their heads slightly.
Yes, there is no way to stop Link. But if you win the game, the Lakers still have a chance!
In any case, only those who win the game are considered winners. No matter how good the loser's data is, the fact of failure cannot be changed.
It's the last quarter, and both sides still don't want to help each other!
The crazy performance is destined to continue.
When the beeps at the beginning of the fourth quarter started, everyone watching the game in Staples stood up.
Even the big stars in the front row stood up and shouted wildly for the game.
Tonight, the only star in Staples Center is Link.
The others can only clap and fight alone.
Link continued to play in battle. Now, no one believes in the nonsense that "Link's performance cannot last until the end."
God knows how Link persevered, but he just persevered!
Link also abandoned all distracting thoughts. In the last 12 minutes, there was nothing to worry about.
The same thing is said, 61 points are not enough, then 71 points. 71 points are not enough, then 81 points!
With continuous heavy punches, Link believes that he will always knock the Lakers down.
The battle between the two sides was about to break out. As soon as the fourth quarter began, the two teams entered the rhythm of hand-to-hand combat.
Danny Green made a hundred steps outside the three-point line and made a three-pointer. But as soon as he got back, Link scored another zero-degree drift shot.
James forced Link to enter the inside line and successfully made a layup after he overdrawn. As a result, in the next round, Link suddenly pulled out from outside the three-point line and shot. James looked at him.
The Lakers didn't want to give up, but Link was still not stopped.
If someone wants to study the diversity of singles skills in basketball games, it is enough to just throw him a video of this game.
Link's skills are so rich that they are not the same.
Later, Lakers players found in despair that some fans in the Staples Center actually started to cheer for Link!
People obviously want to witness miracles more than victory!
Everyone had cheerleading expressions on their faces, and everyone became Link's fans and cheered for Link.
From the starter to the substitute, every Lakers player covered his head with his hands and opened his mouth wide, and Link took away their fighting spirit of winning.
The game continued to be anxious and Link continued to score.
His personal attack was like a knife cutting his flesh, hurting the Lakers bit by bit.
He fell again and again, wiped his sweat with his collar again and again. But every time, Link was able to stand up in time to complete his mission.
When the game reached the last two minutes, the Lakers were indeed deflated.
They have missed offensively for three consecutive rounds, and the score difference has been pulled to 9 points!
But Link still did not step on the brakes, and the chariot that had no reverse gear was still rushing forward.
He is still continuing!
1 minute and 48 seconds before the end of the game, Link made a mid-range jump shot from zero angle, 78 points!
20 seconds later, Link broke through and was pulled down by James.
James was anxious. He knew that Link was close to the record and he didn't want to be the second Jaylen Ross!
So, seeing Link breaking through and layup, James couldn't help but make a move.
But the referee's whistle sounded ruthlessly, and Link stood on the free throw line and made consecutive free throws, 80 points!
Link became the third player in NBA history to score 80 points in one game!
At this time, the Grizzlies have already led the Lakers by 12 points! There is more than one minute left in the game, and Link still has the possibility of continuing to score.
Everyone's heads were blank, and they couldn't even believe that this was actually happening in front of them!
Mike Bolling even forgot to shout, looking at the column of Link's data on the big screen with the number "80" written, Mike Bolling only felt extremely magical.
The miracle came too suddenly and everyone could not accept it for a while.
Wade rubbed his eyes and Link's performance today can really give him 10 points.
Kobe had no expression on his face, and he was completely immersed in Link's performance.
Randolph and Tony Allen were jumping with excitement, and their exaggerated celebrations had become one of the sidelines of the game.
When the Grizzlies attacked again, all Staples fans shouted a word: "1 more! Another goal!"
Just score another goal and Link can break Kobe's 81-point record! Just score another goal and Link will become the player with the highest score in a single game in modern basketball.
Just one more goal, Link will have another capital to compete with Jordan and another miracle of becoming a god.
!
In the last 48 seconds of the game, Link, who broke through outside the three-point line, encountered a double-team between Davis and James.
Link was not timid or overly excited about his about to break the record.
On the contrary, Link was quite calm at this moment.
He knew what he wanted, he knew that this was the last blow!
Link quickly collected the ball before James and Davis came up with double-teaming, and stopped and jumped!
James and Davis both jumped up and blocked Link's shot.
But Link still calmly threw the ball out. He was exhausted. Every time he took off, he felt very difficult, and every time he made a move, he felt that he would take his body away.
But he can find his soft touch and find his best offensive state.
The basketball flew over James and Davis and fell towards the basket.
Everyone held their breath, time seemed to slow down, and the air seemed to solidify.
Link made a historic goal, which also determines the outcome of the game.
He slowly landed on the ground, feeling his body fluttering.
Totally powerless.
After landing, Link squatted directly to the ground and stared at the basketball.
He really did his best, and his last dance was extremely gorgeous.
History happens at this moment.
"Oh!!! Link hit a three-pointer!!! 83 points! 83 points! Link rewritten the NBA's historical scoring record list. He became the player with the highest score in a single game since the NBA had official statistics in 1985, no one!"
Staples was in full bloom. At this moment, everyone was a fan of Link.
Even Kobe, who had been very calm just now, raised his arms high at that moment!
Link watched the orange-red basketball jump into the net and smiled slightly.
He also wanted to like Kobe, after scoring 81 points, raise his arms high and walk out of the court in the form of a winner.
But he really couldn't stand up, and Link's fuel tank finally came to the bottom.
But it doesn't matter, it's ugly, it's ugly...
Link could finally sit on the ground easily and take a good breath...
Chapter completed!