At the last moment of the second quarter, Kobe encountered unexpected trouble. He thought Tony Allen was the only player in the Grizzlies who could compete with him in one-on-one. But unexpectedly, the defense of this No. 0 rookie was so mature.

Not only Kobe, Link's defense shocked almost all Staples fans, reporters and commentators. If people can still understand Link's ability to defeat Matt Barnes, then Los Angeles fans can't accept it if Link's ability to defend Kobe continuously.

The No. 24 is their hero and their leader. But now, it is suppressed by a down draft that they look down on. And most importantly, as the defending champions, they are now behind the Grizzlies who did not make the playoffs last season.

Los Angeles people began to get restless, but it was too late when they finally started to face their opponents.

At the end of the second quarter, Kobe finally scored four points on Link's head. But there was no doubt that this was not the result that Kobe wanted. He decided to play the second quarter, not to just score four points on Link's head.

Link's defense and Gasol Jr.'s offense allowed the Grizzlies to maintain the 10-point difference at the end of the first half.

During the halftime break, a sideline reporter found Kobe. On the camera, Kobe gritted his teeth and was obviously very angry. As a undrafted Kobe, Link was quite successful.

"They are very tenacious. We must play more tenaciously than them in the second half." Kobe said a simple sentence and turned around and left, which means that the Grizzlies have put great pressure on Kobe.

On the other hand, after the Grizzlies players returned to the locker room, the first thing Hollins did was to greatly appreciate Link's performance on the defensive end.

He had never expected to use Link to defend Kobe. If Mayo had given all the "benefits" to Link, Hollins would not have discovered that Link's defensive potential was so high.

"Link's fighting spirit is worthy of being emulated by everyone. Even when facing the strong, we cannot take a step back! I know that about 90% of people outside want to watch us go home in shame. But see who is the leader now! In the second half, keep your ruthlessness. The defending champion is not invincible."

"roar!"

After Hollins said that, all members of the Grizzlies' locker room shouted loudly. Link's courage to challenge authority at the end of the second quarter made the team's morale greatly boost.

After the start of the second half, Rudy Guy's performance continued to be efficient. The Black and White Bears also suppressed the bad-formed champion double towers.

After Link, Kobe had to fight Tony Allen again, which made him physically and mentally exhausted. The Lakers were suppressed by the Grizzlies across the board, and the score difference not only did not narrow, but was also wider and wider.

When the rotation time came again, the commentator in the stands was immediately excited because today's most surprising player, Link, is about to appear again.

In the third quarter, Kobe did not continue to play the whole quarter. Therefore, Link's matchup became Matt Barnes again.

But at this time, Barnes no longer squirted about trash in Link. If even Kobe couldn't handle this kid, Barnes thought it would be better not to anger the other party.

Barnes is still fierce on the defensive end, but this kind of ferocity is not scary for Link. Grant Hill has played in the 1990s, and his current defense is not fierce at all compared to that time.

During the period when Rudy Guy was resting, Link maintained the Grizzlies' strength in the third position. Phil Jackson initially thought Matt Barnes was more than enough to defend Link, but at this time, the "Zen Master" had to re-evaluate Link's ability in his heart.

After three quarters, the difference became 15 points. Staples' center was dead, and the fans here could not accept that they were defeated by a "bottom team".

Kobe, sitting on the bench, shook his head and looked at the statistics on the big screen on the scene. Apart from himself, only Gasol scored in double digits.

However, Gasol only scored 10 points. Today, in the duel with his younger brother, Gasol can be said to be a complete defeat.

Thinking back to the beginning, the Lakers exchanged Gasol for Gasol Jr. At that time, people said that this was a robbery transaction. But now, the Grizzlies do not seem to lose.

In the fourth quarter, the depressed defending champion failed to organize an effective counterattack. Kobe carried the team alone, but in the round-trip battle between Tony Allen and Link, Kobe's score was difficult to explode.

In the end, when Link blocked Kobe's mid-range jump shot for the last time, the score was frozen at 104-85, with the away team in front and the home team in back. The arrogant Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Grizzlies, who are currently unable to enter the top eight in the Western Conference with a shameful score difference of 19 points at home!

"For the Grizzlies, this is a great victory. They have proved with practical actions that they are capable of defeating the top teams in the league. So far, the Grizzlies have won five consecutive victories. I hope this season, we can see the Grizzlies in the playoffs. After today's game, I believe that Link will definitely win a guaranteed contract for himself. Believe me, from now on, the NBA league will have another tough character."

At the moment of the game, the commentator dedicated all the praises to the Grizzlies and Link. Although Link's 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists today is not gorgeous, his defense against Kobe was eye-catching.

A huge boo was bursting out from Staples, but this could not affect the joy that the victory brought to the Grizzlies players at all. Link was the first to be hugged by Randolph. Before he could react, he was "locked" by the Big Black Bear, and then he could not help but touch his head and kill him.

After finally breaking out of Randolph's arms, Link found that Kobe was looking at him not far away. However, compared with just now, Kobe's eyes are much gentler now.

"You actually beat me at my home court." Kobe said, approaching Link.

At the same time, at least dozens of cameras were following Kobe. Link felt this, what is the use of its own traffic.

"What is this guy doing? He can't be fighting with me alone." Link was a little nervous and didn't know what to say for a moment.

Little did he know that Kobe actually carried it up and patted Link on the back, "Good fight, boy, keep it going. I don't want you to return to the Development League, because if that happens, I can't take revenge in person."

Link swallowed, could Kobe even wishing others a blessing make them chill?

"By the way, do you know Grant Hill? What's your relationship with him?" After the hug, Kobe asked curiously.

"Ah!?" Link was a little panicked at first. If he was found out that he was a time traveler, it would probably be within a few minutes for the Pentagon people. But later, he thought that Kobe would not have seen it.

"Basketball fans all over the world know Grant Hill and Bryant." Link replied sly.

"I mean, are you familiar with him privately? I feel that your defense is like a combination of Hill and Tony Allen. Tony Allen is your teammate, and he can teach you. But Hill."

"No," Link immediately shook his head and denied, "Hill and I have never met privately. Actually, I really want to meet him, after all, he is my idol since I was a child."

"Why?" Kobe looked at Link last and smiled, as if he had found a new prey, which made "Black Mamba" extremely excited. "The next time he met, Link. Don't want to take the victory away from me."

After saying that, Kobe turned around and left. Of course, the dozens of cameras also left.

Link stood there, looking at the noisy stands around him and his teammates celebrating Henry, feeling that his life was becoming more and more dreamy.

He actually defeated the defending champion at Staples and was "involved" by Kobe, one of the best players on the planet.

It is not easy to win Kobe's respect. Only those with strong enough will be regarded as opponents by that guy.

This fantastic game has ended, but the real fantastic life has actually just begun.

Link looked at his head coach Hollins and found that he was calling. Perhaps, this guy was discussing a guaranteed contract with the Grizzlies general manager.

That's right, after this game, Link's second ten-day short contract with the Grizzlies will end with only one game left. In other words, Link will soon get rid of his temporary worker status and become a formal and guaranteed NBA player!

Although the team has not notified Link to sign the contract, he has such confidence. Nonsense, if the Grizzlies let go, it would be too unreasonable for a player who can defend Kobe and score 20+ points in a single game.
Chapter completed!