Link scored 63 points until the focus battle between the Spurs and the Clippers, two top Western Conference teams, began two days later, and gradually fell back.

But before the Spurs and Clippers' game began, reporters asked Leonard, who is known for his defense, "Do you think Link's offense really can't be restricted?"

Of course, Leonard is not the kind of player who likes to say too much in front of the camera. After answering "No", he turned around and continued to warm up.

"It's so boring. Link is not the only one who scored 60 points in NBA history." Popovich looked at the group of reporters who seemed to be brainwashed by Link, and couldn't help but complain.

In this game between the Spurs and the Clippers, the Spurs finally settled the Clippers by 4 points with Leonard's performance of 26 points and 10 rebounds.

In addition to his outstanding offensive performance, Leonard also allowed Jamal Crawford, who had finally played once, to make only 3 of 13 shots, but only scored 10 points in 38 minutes of appearance.

Leonard has undoubtedly become the Spurs' face now. Although Leonard failed to get FMVP last season, people still see the potential of this silent boy.

After the game, Popovich was asked about Link again in an interview. However, this time, the question was also related to Leonard.

"Another beautiful victory, Craig Leonard is becoming more and more mature, and he seems to be ready to carry the team. If the Grizzlies meet the Spurs next time, how many points do you think Link can get on Kavay's head?"

"Bored, so boring. There are hundreds of players playing in this league, and these hundreds of players can create countless topics. But you are discussing the same person every day. Even old-fashioned people like me think you are really bored." Popovich did not answer the question directly, but complained as usual.

"But if Houston had Kavay, they wouldn't have lost so badly. Other teams don't have players who can limit Link, but we have."

After Popovich complained about the reporter, he expressed the answer to this question with a very impatient attitude.

Looking at the old man's back as he turned around and left, the reporter who was a little dejected just now suddenly became energetic.

The best outside defense gate against the strongest outside scorer Link and Leonard's encounter is really more and more exciting

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When Popovich complained about the reporter on the court, Link was already asleep.

Link slept very early tonight because tomorrow, the Grizzlies, who had just rested for a while, will be in the regular season battle again.

But this time, they can finally play at home for the first time after the opening game.

Tomorrow, the Grizzlies will face the Lakers at home, this giant that has fallen rapidly.

Although this summer, the Lakers recruited powerful players such as Jeremy Lin, Boozer and Nick Young, and also waited for Kobe's comeback.

But the cruel fact is that the Lakers' current lineup and state have completely lost their competitiveness.

Neither Nick Young, Boozer nor Jeremy Lin could be the real second-in-command, and Nash and potential rookie Julius Randall were also reimbursed early in the season.

Kobe, the Lakers boss, had a ruptured Achilles tendon and had almost no play last season, and he could not compare with his performance before his injury.

This season, Kobe averaged only 22.3 points per game, with a shooting percentage of less than 40%, and a three-point shooting percentage of less than 30%.

In the 12-13 season before the Achilles tendon rupture, Kobe averaged 27.3 points per game and had a shooting percentage of up to 46.5%.

Kobe is no longer a powerful superstar now.

The Lakers' poor record of 1 win and 5 losses this season is enough to say everything.

But even so, Link didn't dare to relax too much about tomorrow night's game.

After all, the Memphis Grizzlies are now in a state of riddled holes.

Sure enough, on the evening of November 11, the Grizzlies played more intensely than everyone thought.

In this game, Kobe was in full form after facing Link, with the highest shooting percentage of 51.3% since the start of the season. The two teams continued to play hard and did not decide the winner until the last moment.

In the end, the Grizzlies defeated the Lakers 107-102. However, the Grizzlies, who won all 7 games, only won 1 win and 5 points, which was beyond expectations.

In this game, the Lakers not only played a brave performance, scored 26 points and scored a season-high shooting percentage, but the biggest trouble for the Grizzlies is the inside.

Carlos Boozer scored 22 points in a flash, and Harris could not limit this traditional fourth position at the low position.

Jordan Hill also scored a double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds. As a center, Hill averaged only a slim rebounding average this season with a 7.5 rebounds per game.

Today, his 14 rebounds in a single game can be said to be completely beyond the average level.

With his own fighting spirit, Hill won several offensive rebounds. Throughout the game, the Lakers also had 7 more offensive rebounds than the Grizzlies.

If the Lakers did not have these 7 second attack opportunities, they would naturally not be able to spend the last time with the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies still won, but the problem with the inside is imminent. Without Randolph, a big rebounder, the Grizzlies' inside control is becoming weaker.

Of course, Gasol's performance is not bad, but he cannot be there for 48 minutes. Once Gasol comes off the court, the Grizzlies' inside line will become very weak. Although Link's effect is good in the inside line, it is not a long-term solution after all.

Fortunately, Link's 26 points and Butler's 23 points finally set the victory for the Grizzlies, and did not let the Grizzlies beat the game at home.

But now he is a fool and can tell that if he wants to defeat the Grizzlies, then he can make a big fuss in the inside!

In the battle with the Lakers, the Grizzlies escaped from death by chance. But two days later, facing the King on November 13, the Grizzlies had no way to escape.

The Kings started the season well, with 5 wins and 3 losses, and in 5 games, the Kings also beat strong teams such as the Trail Blazers, Clippers and Nuggets.

There is no doubt that the Kings' biggest advantage lies in the inside. As an all-round center, Cousins ​​has rarely met his opponent in this era when the center is withering.

Most of the criticisms of Cousins ​​are concentrated on the mind. However, everyone recognizes Cousins' ability.

Cousins ​​and Link have a good personal relationship. Since they snatched MVP together in the rookie game, they have been a good friend.

But this made Cousins ​​full of desire for victory in this game. He would not show mercy because Link was his friend.

In the end, Cousins ​​scored a large double-double with 26 points and 15 points and rebounds, breaking through the Grizzlies' inside line.

Like before, once Gasol ended, Cousins ​​would do whatever he wanted. Azeli and Harris were not Cousins' opponents at all.

Of course, if Cousins ​​was the only one who broke out, the Kings would not beat the Grizzlies. But today, Kings point guard Darren Collison also felt hot. Under Conley's defense, he scored 20 points with 6 of 11 shots.

This efficient 20 points completely pushed the grizzly off the cliff.

112 to 110, Link hit a buzzer-beater at the last moment, but it was too late. The Grizzlies finally lost the first loss of the new season with 2 points.

"Injuries did affect the Grizzlies' dominance. Of course, the Grizzlies are still the best team in the league, but unlike in the past, they have fatal weaknesses and they are no longer perfect. Today, the Kings grabbed a total of 14 rebounds more than the Grizzlies, and the Kings successfully exchanged these 14 rebounds for the final two-point lead."

After the game, Link was quite depressed. Fortunately, it was the loss to Cousins ​​today, not a mortal enemy. Otherwise, Link would probably be depressed to death.

"Hehe, don't be so upset. You just lost a game and you're so angry. As you do, other teams don't have to live." After the game, Cousins ​​slapped Link on the back hard, almost shooting Link's supper.

"But our total score this year is 1-0. You are behind Link, hahahahahaha!"

Looking at Cousins' smirk, Link shook his head. He said, "When did Cousins ​​learn to comfort people."

After this game, the Grizzlies' record became 8 wins and 1 loss. Although 8 wins and 1 loss is still very dazzling, if the problem is not solved, the second and third losses will soon follow.

If Link remembers correctly, the game between the Grizzlies and the Spurs seems to be coming in a few days.

Judging from Popovich's attitude in an interview before, he really hopes to bring down the Grizzlies.
Chapter completed!