: Sixty-two: the fourth rookie to score 20+ points

　　 At the tenth minute of the fourth quarter, the Federal Express Arena in Memphis was still overcrowded.
　　 At this time, the difference between the two sides has become 20 points. With only two minutes left to end the game, the outcome has already been determined.
　　Unlike most people think, the 20-point lead is not the Utah Jazz, who has a stronger lineup on paper, but the Memphis Grizzlies, who are believed to lose today after losing their star.
　　 If this game is played in the Energy Solutions Arena in Salt Lake City, it is estimated that half of the fans will leave early. But in Memphis, no fans left because the game had lost suspense.
　　 Because in the Federal Express Arena, people have not enjoyed such a big victory for a long time.
　　 At this time, on the court, Link got the basketball, he is the core of the offensive team. Because the game has already been determined, Lionel Hollins replaced other starters early. After all, the Grizzlies will have to go to Los Angeles to play back-to-back with the defending champion Lakers tomorrow.
　　 And Hollins kept Link on the court to prevent the Grizzlies from overturning at the last moment.
　　 It turns out that Link did his job very well. In the last few minutes, Link took on the dual task of scoring and defense. He successfully defended Millsap twice in a row, completely ruining the hope of the Jazz counterattack.
　　 Seeing Link holding the ball, the Grizzlies fans collectively climaxed. Today, the No. 0 rookie who played for the first time did not disappoint them. If the first half of this match belongs to the black and white bears, then the second half belongs to Link.
　　His superb offensive skills and a precise three-pointer can always draw cheers. In the second half, Link scored 3 three-pointers in one go. So far, he has scored a career high 22 points.
　　 The score broke through 20, and Link reached his small goal three minutes ago.
　　 Therefore, seeing Link holding the ball, Memphis fans have only love in their eyes. The fans here only care if you can contribute to the team, not if you have yellow skin.
　　 At this time, Hollins had asked Sam Young to go to the sidelines to prepare. He doesn't have to worry about the Jazz being able to reverse the score now, and Link's mission ends.
　　 Sam Young stood on the sidelines reluctantly. After only a few games, he was about to substitute a losing pick...
　　 But before that, Link had to finish this offense.
　　 At this time, the Jazz has no resistance. Anyway, they are going to lose, and everyone hopes to leave Memphis casually.
　　 Therefore, Link's defense is not tough. The person defending him at this time was called Kyle Weaver, a temporary worker like Link.
　　 Yes, Gordon Hayward and Russian Kirilenko have both been defeated by Link. Jerry Sloan didn't let his two forwards go up to death in garbage time. If Link continues to be abused like this, the morale of these two guys will definitely be hit.
　　 Kirilenko and Hayward, one is too old, the other is too small. And Linkcha is the combination of seasoned experience and young and healthy body, which makes Kirilenko and Hayward very embarrassed.
　　 Facing the defense of a development league player, Link didn't even call the screen, and easily went out of the shot. Link is a player who can score 52 points in the Development League, so he is handy to deal with such an NBA temporary worker as Kyle Weaver.
　　 swayed out of the gap, went inside, dodged the block sideways, and layup lightly. Link's actions are done in one go, his offense is always calm, but he can score goals.
"In the 24th point, Link became the second-highest scoring player for the Grizzlies today, even surpassing Marc Gasol and Mike Conley. The Jazz was stopped, and it seems that Jerry Sloan also wants to replace it. A full bench lineup, he admitted his defeat, the Jazz lost this originally must-win game."
　　 Cole finished speaking and picked up Link's data sheet. 24 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. All five technical statistics have data. The only fly in the ointment is that Link made two turnovers, one missed pass, and one missed by Hayward.
　　 But overall, it's still flawed. In the history of the NBA, there have been many failed counterattacks, including Ben Wallace, Raja Bell, Bruce Bowen and others. They didn't start very well, but now they have a reputation.
　　 Cole believes that if Link can maintain this performance, then he will become the most successful of these names.
　　Because he is the most comprehensive one in this group of drafts. Not only can he defensively, not only can he do the dirty work, but he can also score 24 points on a rookie who is much higher than him.
"Cole, what do you think of this game? Is it because the Jazz is under-prepared? Or is it because of the conflict between Deron and Sloan?" The timeout ended and the game continued, but Reggie Miller was already fighting. Cole summed up after the game.
"Inadequate preparation? Contradictory? Neither, is it so difficult to admit that the Grizzlies rely on strength to win? This is a victory worthy of recognition. The Memphis have not given up their dream of making the playoffs." Colburn I also want to say that Link's excellent performance helped the Grizzlies win the big victory, but after thinking about it, let's give Reggie Miller some face.
　　 After all, before the start of the second half of the game, this guy said that Hayward successfully contained Link...what did he contain? Do you want 30 points to stop a draft pick?
　　 Just like that, Link walked the last few minutes of the game on the bench. For the first time as a starting field, for the first time to have a good rest during garbage time, for the first time to be praised by all teammates off the field.
　　 Although his performance today is not great in the entire NBA, it still makes Link very fulfilling.
　　 "Boy, when will you sign a guarantee contract with the team?" Randolph, who was sitting next to Link, asked seriously before the game ended.
　　 The Big Black Bear scored 27 points and 17 rebounds today, and another large double-double, the Grizzlies' highest score today.
　　 Link reached out and counted the time. The second ten-day short contract had been executed for five days unknowingly. In other words, after five days, if all goes well, he will be able to win a multi-million dollar contract!
　　 "About five days later." Link answered honestly.
　　 "Really? At that time, we have to celebrate." Randolph blinked from Link, wondering what bad idea this guy had.
　　 Chatting~EbookFREE.me~ The electronic buzzer sounds and the game is over. 118 to 96, the Utah Jazz were slaughtered in Memphis. After the game, a reporter discovered that Deron Williams and Jerry Sloan had a quarrel. It seems that the loss of this game may accelerate the dissolution of the Jazz.
　　 Link, as the Grizzlies' best player besides Randolph, is naturally sought after by reporters.
　　 "How do you feel about beating another lottery show?"
　　 "How did you score 24 points on the first start?"
　　 "Do you think you can still perform so well at Staples tomorrow?"
　　 Faced with these problems, Link was a little at a loss. He didn't want to think about this, he only knew that he was getting closer and closer to a formal contract.
At the end of the live broadcast, Link was also talked about the most by Cole. "As of now, Link is the fourth first-year rookie to score 20+ points in the NBA except for Griffin, Wall and Cousins. However, two of the above three are top picks, and one has almost unlimited firepower. It is not easy for Link to appear on this list. But the fact is that he is indeed one of the best rookies this year."
　　 Cole’s conclusion undoubtedly gave a lot of media the material to blow Link. The fourth rookie to score 20+ points this season is actually a loser. It's talkative just thinking about it.
　　 Rudy Gay, who was watching the game on the sidelines in a suit, watched the team's four-game winning streak, but was not very happy. Instead, he was a little anxious. As soon as the game ended, he found the team doctor and head coach Hollins and said that he must play in the game tomorrow. Even if the injury is not yet profitable, he must play.
　　 This guy is afraid that he will end up with Sam Young in the end. The threat of losing the draft is already approaching the starting position.