: 49: Good news from Jeff Austin

　　 In the first quarter of the game, the Grizzlies successfully stabilized the situation by relying on Link and Tony Allen's excellent flank defense. Although they failed to widen the point difference, they were able to enter the second quarter with a two-point lead in a situation where they were 10 points behind, which is considered a success.
　　 Link is undoubtedly one of the most dazzling players. Before the game started, Pacers coach Jim O'Brien even showed indifference to Link. But now, I believe he is full of the figure of the yellow-skinned player.
　　 Link's attitude on both ends of the offense and defense in the first quarter of the game did not seem like a failed draft pick. He is sophisticated and decisive, always full of confidence in his judgment.
　　 Hollins also found that he had signed the right person this time. If Link's performance can be maintained like this, the team's third position will no longer be a weakness.
　　 Jeff Austin, that guy, really never works with junk players.
　　 In the second quarter, Link continued to come off the bench. In the seventh minute, his mid-range jumper allowed him to score the 10th point of the game. Although 10 points are not many, it is a landmark moment for Link. Because this is the first time Link has scored in double figures in just four NBA games.
　　 "Look at him, he scored in double figures in Game 4 of the NBA. Can you find a better draft pick than him? No way."
　　 "Yeah, yeah," Van Gundy immediately agreed upon hearing Weber's words. Then inadvertently, Van Gundy saw Thabeet who was looking confused on the bench, so Van Gundy continued to add.
　　 "Don't mention losing the draft, Link may be better than some lottery picks."
　　 Since the Grizzlies have completely controlled the rhythm in the first quarter, the Grizzlies played easily in the next three quarters. Link does more of coordinating, covering and defensive work on the court.
　　 But his almighty performance still impressed all the Grizzlies fans who watched the game.
　　 Until the last two minutes of the fourth quarter, Link used a layup to stabilize his scoring record in this game at 18 points. At this time, the Pacers are 15 points behind the Grizzlies.
　　 Chasing 15 points in two minutes. In fact, it is not difficult for many NBA teams to do this. Link still remembered that in the era when he traveled, the 15-point gap was nothing at all. A wave of offensive climax, the difference can come back.
　　 But in 2010, it was not so easy to chase 15 points in 2 minutes on the Pacers who like to play slow pace.
　　 What's more, the Grizzlies are still a team known for defense.
　　 So, Link’s goal actually put the game into garbage time. Only then did Lionel Hollins put Sam Young on the field to replace Link.
　　 Sam Young finally got the chance to play, but he was not happy at all. Nonsense, he was squeezed into the game by Link to the garbage time, can he be happy?
　　 "Good job Link, you overfulfilled the task. Keep working hard, the next contract is beckoning to you."
　　 After Link was off, Hollins went up and hugged him. 18 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals. As a 10-day short contract substitute, can you ask him to do better?
　　 Don’t underestimate 18 points. Rudy Gay played 40 minutes today and only scored 18 points.
　　 "I will work hard, as long as you give me playing time." Link is in a good mood, after all, today he beat Paul George, who was selected with the 10th overall pick.
　　 If Link was nervous when he first came to Memphis. So now, he can be sure that his Memphis career will be a hundred times more successful than in Houston!
　　 Sitting on the bench, Link talked with Randolph and Tony Allen. It seems that he has been completely accepted...
　　 Finally, when the buzzer sounded, the score was fixed at 104 to 90. The Pacers actually allowed the Grizzlies, who are not good at offense, to score 104 points, of which Link's 18 points played a vital role.
　　 As soon as the game was over, a large number of reporters and photographers stepped into the stadium. It was not the first time Link saw this formation, so he was not surprised. But to be honest, in the Conseco Arena, there are far fewer reporters coming to the scene to interview than in Houston.
　　 In this period, whether it is the Grizzlies or the Pacers, the attention is not as high as the Rockets. Even if the Rockets are actually a team that can't even make the playoffs.
　　 Just when Link thought he didn't need to be harassed by reporters today, he was suddenly stopped. Link also looked behind him in surprise, he thought Rudy Gay or Marc Gasol was behind him. As a result, there was nothing behind him.
　　I came here to interview myself.
　　 "Link, what do you think of such an outstanding performance in the Grizzlies debut?"
　　 "A simple question." Link commented on himself in his heart, and then slowly answered, "Thank you teammates, thank you coaches, thank you parents."
　　 "Uh..." The reporter was stunned. Isn't Link Chinese-American? How to answer the question with such a socialist characteristic...
　　 "So, defeating George, who is the tenth pick, will make you feel unfairly treated? You are stronger than him, but you can only get one percent of his salary."
　　 "It's okay, soon, my salary will be about the same as his." Link knew that the reporter wanted to provoke himself and George, but he didn't jump into the pit.
　　 After spending some time in a "big show" like Houston, even though Link lost all $50,000, it was not without gain.
　　 At least in that city full of hype and lies, he learned how to deal with reporters.
　　 In this way, Link completed his Grizzlies debut perfectly. On the other hand, Pacers coach Jim O'Brien's mood is not so good.
　　 Facing reporters, this experienced but already precarious old coach sighed, "I believe that after today, no one will think that Link is the kind of player who has no influence on the game."
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　　 Despite a big victory in Indianapolis, the Grizzlies players did not have much time to celebrate. Because tomorrow, they will continue their back-to-back away trip. The next stop of the team is Toronto in the snow and ice.
　　Before crossing over, as a person who did not even visit the province where he lived, Link was naturally very curious about Toronto. But seeing his teammates taking out the thickest cotton or down jackets, Link couldn't help feeling a little more nervous.
　　Although I have never been to Toronto, I was living in an era when the Internet was extremely developed. Link also knew that the temperature in Toronto was very low. As a southerner, Link has always been very afraid of the cold.
　　 Seeing Link staring at him with pitiful eyes, Tony Allen knew he couldn't run.
　　 "It's okay. I brought a few more coats. If you don't have enough clothes after you arrive in Toronto, I will lend you. In Toronto, you must be careful not to catch the flu. If you miss the game because of a cold, you will lose out."
　　 "Hey, I didn't say I want to borrow your clothes to wear." Link laughed, and started to look at Tony Allen's Adidas down jacket.
　　 Just as Link was triumphant about getting the clothes on for himself, he received a call while sitting on the team bus.
　　 When he was just in the locker room, Link had actually received many calls. After all, his debut is so successful, there will definitely be many people calling to congratulate him.
　　 Upshaw's mother Martha, former teammate Joan Brockman, coach Conor ~EbookFREE.me~ good friend Rachel. Of course, how come Paul George is missing?
　　 It is said that Jim O'Brien was furious after returning to the locker room after the game, and also named and criticized George, who only scored 8 points today. Therefore, it is inconvenient for George to meet Link face-to-face and only congratulate him over the phone.
　　 But seeing this call at this time, Link knew that he was not calling to congratulate him without answering. Because to the person who called, the victory in this game was simply insignificant.
　　 "Hello, how are you, Mr. Jeff Austin."
　　 "Good job, Link. I watched the whole game and your performance was perfect. By the way, let me tell you one thing."
　　 "Let's talk." Link smiled, he knew that Austin called himself, not just congratulations.
"Maybe you don’t know. Just after this game, your head coach Lionel Hollins called Grizzlies general manager Chris Wallace. Then Wallace called It’s me. Guess what? They want to sign you another 10-day short contract!"
　　 Although he had guessed the result a long time ago, Link was still very excited when it was achieved.
"Do you know what this means Link? According to league regulations, after a team has signed two 10-day short contracts with a player, if they want to keep him, they must sign one for at least the end of the season. Guaranteed contract! In other words, as long as you continue to perform well on the next 10-day contract, you will no longer be a temporary worker, but will become a real NBA player!"
　　 "A real NBA player..." Link muttered the word, and then looked out the window.
　　 The night scene of Indianapolis, he will never forget it.