1146: Savage Expansion
Link scored 60 points, and the Grizzlies beat the Warriors with 27 points.
The result of this game made countless fans cheer for it.
People no longer remember Klay Thompson's outstanding performance in the fourth quarter, nor do they care whether the Warriors' lineup is complete.
The Grizzlies beat the Warriors bloodied, and fans only recognize this result.
After this game, the Warriors' record became 58 wins and 15 losses. The Grizzlies won 66 wins and 6 losses with a 14-game winning streak!
Before April, the Grizzlies were about to win 70 games.
The difference in winnings between the two sides is close to 10 games. It has become a matter of as low as winning the lottery.
Whether Warriors fans are willing to accept it or not, this year the Grizzlies dominate the entire regular season.
And they are also very likely to win 70+ wins in a single season for the third time!
On the night after the game, on a basketball show hosted by O'Neal, Barkley and Kenny Smith, they all said: "The appearance of the Grizzlies makes 70 wins a single season less valuable."
"Once upon a time, we had only one team with 70 wins, that was the Bulls 72 wins. Like most people, I firmly believed that 72 wins in a single season were a record that could never be broken. Until the earth was destroyed, there would be no second team that scored 70+ wins." Barkley sat in the studio, his mind recalling the despair of being ruled by Jordan.
"What's the result? The Grizzlies are about to win 70+ games in a single season for the third time in five years. That's right, not once or twice, but the third time!"
Barkley's exaggerated expressions and body language allowed him to fully convey his shocked emotions.
"Yes, Link and the Memphis Grizzlies dominance in the regular season are beyond doubt. They won 70 wins in the 12-13 season and won a record 74 wins in the 13-14 season. Although they did not reach 70 wins in the 14-15 season, their 69 wins were actually quite amazing." After Barkley finished speaking, Kenny Smith, wearing glasses, also began to turn around history.
"And this season, they had already won 66 wins before the March schedule was finished! I can't predict what the Grizzlies' final record will be this season, but it's very likely," Kenny Smith paused, held up his glasses in front of the camera, and continued.
"It's very likely that this league will have a new record of winning games in a single season!"
"In this regard, Link has undoubtedly surpassed Michael, right?" O'Neal, who had been listening for a long time, finally spoke.
"Of course, but it would be more convincing if Link could win a few more championships."
All night, the three of them talked about Link on the show.
Fans are also looking forward to it now, wanting to see what kind of regular season record the Grizzlies can win in the end.
Warriors? The Warriors are no longer an opponent. The Grizzlies need to surpass now, only themselves!
"It seems that everyone is looking forward to your next performance." Rachel leaned on Link's shoulder with a smile.
The two were watching the t.n.t TV program at this time, so they naturally heard the chat content of O'Neal, Barkley and Kenny Smith.
"Of course, can you still look forward to the Warriors? The Warriors have disappointed others' expectations of them again and again." Link shrugged. I have to thank the Grizzlies for being able to gain such attention.
On the side of James, he continued to maintain his health in the regular season. On the side of the Warriors, the schedule of March was originally easy to play in a mess.
It’s hard for a grizzly bear to stand out.
"When you win the championship this summer, our family will welcome new members. So, come on, Link, just treat it as a gift for him." Rachel stroked her obviously erect belly, and she felt that Link was holding her arm as if she was harder.
"Don't worry, we won't lose any of the things we want this summer! Get some early and you can't stay up late now." As he said that, Link pushed his arms and gently picked Rachel up from the sofa.
"I've gained a lot of weight recently." Rachel's face turned slightly red.
"Do you have it? I don't think so."
"You mean I've been fat since I was!?"
"Damn, when did you learn to send fatal torture like a reporter?"
"Hehe, I'm just a sports journalist, stupid."
The former high school women's basketball player who once almost gave up basketball has now become one of the deadliest sports journalists in the United States.
The undrafted draft that was almost unable to make it in the Development League is already working hard to move towards the next step in career and life.
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The Grizzlies beat the Warriors 27 points, and this game almost lost the qualification to compete with the Grizzlies for the No. 1 in the Western Conference.
Just when people thought the Grizzlies would stop and prepare for the playoffs leisurely, they instead strengthened their offensive!
On March 28, the Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento Kings for the fourth time this season at home, completing the regular season ban.
On the 29th, the Grizzlies fought back to back against the Pacers. This time, Link did not give his college friends any chance.
At this time last month, the Pacers put the Grizzlies in crisis. It was precisely because of that defeat that the Warriors had the illusion that they could surpass the Grizzlies.
Today, Link used his triple-double performance of 36 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists to keep the game firmly in his own hands.
Link did not treat George as his own person today. He made a ruthless move as soon as he came up, making 7 of 12 shots from outside the three-point line, with a shooting percentage of up to 58.3%!
On the other hand, although George is not bad with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, the gap is still obvious compared to Link.
The final score of the game was 110 to 97, and the Grizzlies won neatly! After this game, the Grizzlies' winning streak also reached 16 consecutive victories!
On March 31, the Grizzlies defeated the Mavericks again. This means that the Grizzlies won a single month in March Crazy!
"The Grizzlies are still winning. Oh my god, who will stop them!"
"They can actually win all the games in March, which is incredible! 69 games, and the Grizzlies now only need to win another game to achieve a record of 70 wins in a single season for the third time!"
"This is why people love Memphis Grizzlies. As long as they can win, they will never be lenient. There is no such thing as rest or maintenance. The Spurs and the Cavaliers should learn the spirit of the Grizzlies."
Amid people's praise, the schedule for the last half month of the 16-17 season officially started, and Link continued to move towards the goal of surpassing 74 wins.
On April 2 and April 4, the Grizzlies defeated two unpained opponents, Lakers and Knicks.
At this point, the Grizzlies had already won an incredible 71 wins at the beginning of April!
No one can stop the Grizzlies from the barbaric expansion. When the Warriors lost to the Grizzlies, such a result is already destined.
At this time, the Grizzlies achieved more than just the third time in team history, 70 wins in a single season.
Chapter completed!