Griffin clashed with Draymond Green and was expelled.

Howard scored 15 points and 20 rebounds, Harden also contributed 28 points, and the Rockets beat the Spurs.

Durant scored 29+7+6, shattering Cameron Anthony's dream.

This is the Christmas War. In the United States, this is a repertoire equivalent to the "Spring Festival Gala". There are the most intense competitions and the most hype topics. Every Christmas Eve, the NBA is destined to not be calm.

But this year, none of the above events received much attention. If you don’t know, you must have thought that NBA only arranged a Christmas battle this year. Because the day after the Christmas battle ended, almost the whole world was discussing the Grizzlies and the Heat, Link and the Big Three. Others and other games were almost ignored.

Other matches in the Christmas battle are overshadowed under this topic.

Anderson, the fifth player in history to win triple-double data in the Christmas game, blocked the three giants and made a layup, ending the game at the last moment...

The next day, these were still topics that fans talked about. Compared with Durant's unilateral massacre of Anthony, compared with the boring conflict between Griffin and Green, compared with the Rockets and the Spurs' perseverance.

The match between the Grizzlies and the Heat is the real essence of the Christmas battle!

The photo of Link catching the ball with one hand under the encirclement of the Big Three became the front page of major sports media websites.

During the Christmas battle, Link turned into a Grizzly Night.

"Yesterday's game was simply amazing. I bet that since the concept of Christmas wars in the 1940s, no game has been as exciting as yesterday!" The next day, Pera was excited in her office.

Link couldn't help but shake his head when he looked at Pera who was jumping up and down. The owner of the Grizzlies may be the most unstable boss in the entire league.

There are indeed many classic games in the history of the Christmas War, such as Jordan's Jedi counterattack on the Knicks in 1992. In 2001, the Lakers beat Iverson's 76ers while falling behind by 12 points in the final quarter. The Yao Shark Battle in 2003...

Link dared not say that the game he played yesterday was the most classic, but it was definitely one of the most classic.

Link was also very happy to be the creator of the classic battle. Of course, the happiest thing was that he finally became the winner.

The Heat were also one of the creators of the classic game yesterday, but they certainly couldn't be happy.

"By the way, Link, what are you asking me for?" Pera was excited for a long time after seeing Link, but she hadn't asked what Link was doing.

"That, the dunk contest matter..."

The Christmas battle means that 2013 is about to end. According to Link's promise to Newell, he will reply to the other party by mid-January.

Should I participate in the slam dunk contest? Link must give the answer.

Link himself is not resistant and is afraid of losing? It doesn’t exist. Link is afraid of a lot of things, but he is not afraid of losing.

Failure is not scary, it is scary to be afraid of failure.

Link hasn't decided yet because he knows it's not just about personal interests. The team owner, head coach and manager, Link has to ask for their advice.

Professional players can't do anything when they get hot. Link's body involves more than himself.

Of course, Link is the leader in this matter. As long as he insists on participating, no one can do anything to him.

But it’s better not to be too selfish.

"Oh, I have nothing to object to the dunk contest. As Joggel said, as long as the team doctor evaluates your health, you can go and play if you want to."

Pera had discussed this matter with head coach Dave Jogel before, but Jogel naturally did not object.

Although there is a risk of injury in the slam dunk contest, Link's injury means that the Grizzlies will undergo drastic changes. This is also one of the reasons why many superstars are unwilling to participate in the slam dunk contest.

But Link himself wanted to participate, and Jogel respected Link's choice. His plan was that after the team doctor's physical assessment report came out, if Link had no risks, he would participate.

Joggle, Pera and manager Austin all have this opinion.

The NBA team doctors are not just treating players when they are injured. In daily life, they will also evaluate a player's physical condition according to cycles and assess their risk of injury.

This is why many players are not injured, but are protected by the coach from time to time.

There are still a few days before Link's latest physical assessment report is released, and in a few days, Link will be able to give the league a reply.

"But do you really want to participate in the slam dunk contest? Are you not worried?"

"What do I have to worry about?" Link spread his hands. Pera wouldn't think he was afraid of losing to others.

"I mean, aren't you afraid that no one else will dare to participate after this dunk contest? Because your dunk will definitely make everyone else see shame."

Pera smiled, he now had no doubt about Link's ability to create miracles.

Even in the dunk contest where "birds and beasts" are rampant.

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The popularity of the Christmas war gradually dissipates, but the Christmas atmosphere is still strong.

Rachel is too busy this year. After becoming a show host, her workload is greater than in previous years. Therefore, Rachel was unable to accompany Link for too long this Christmas. The two of them only "interviewed" for a few hours after the game, and the next day they each started a new journey.

For Rachel, this hasty reunion was definitely not enough. Therefore, after returning from Memphis, Rachel was also absent-minded.

She sat in the office, biting the pen. Without notice, Grant Hill had already walked into her office after knocking on the door.

"What's wrong with Rachel? It's like you're out of your mind."

"Ah!? No, just too tired, hahaha. Grant, when did you come in?" Rachel was startled after coming to her senses.

"Oh, if you are tired, take a rest. Young man, stay up late. By the way, the guests of the next episode have confirmed, I'll notify you."

"Who is going to be on our show this time?" Rachel showed great interest. Her and Hill's show always invites some basketball celebrities to interview from time to time.

Last time, she chatted with Scott Pippen. Last time, the program team even found Durant!

It is worth mentioning that Durant also called Rachel to have supper after the show.

However, Rachel refused. She was not interested in being alone with a man other than Link. What's more, she was still a single man.

"The guest of the next episode is not a player, but the famous Bill Simmons. He has once again become famous because of his grudges with Link this season. Our next episode will definitely be very interesting. After all, Bill is a person who is unspoken."

"It's him...he hates it." Rachel frowned. Who would like a guy who blackened his boyfriend?

"I think you like Link very much, Rachel. Otherwise, let's try to let Link do a show?" Hill smiled. Only Link's fans would be so resistant to Simmons.

Rachel smiled bitterly, what's the use of Link coming to participate in the show? What he wanted was to be alone with Link.

Two days later, in the latest episode of Rachel and Hill, Bill Simmons once again spoke out loud in front of the camera.

Now in the game, Simmons has nothing to be criticized. Link has performed so well recently, and Simmons will only slap himself in the face if he continues to be blind.

So in the show, one thing Simmons has been emphasizing is, "He is just like LeBron, just talking on his mouth. Link will never dare to participate in the slam dunk contest. As for the same thing, if he dares to participate and win the championship, I will just wear women's clothes."

This matter is neither in the category of ordinary games nor is it almost impossible to predict mistakes. Therefore, Simmons regards this matter as his life-saving straw.

As long as the league announces the All-Star Dunk Contest roster and there is no Link on the list, Simmons will win back the game.

Link was watching this show at home. He was originally watching Rachel, but he didn't expect that today's guests made him very disgusted.

But it doesn't matter. According to the team doctor, Link's physical assessment report will be released tomorrow.
Chapter completed!