After the second half of the game started, the highlight of this game was not who lost and who lost.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Warriors played a 8-0 small **, as if the game really was about to regain suspense.

But after a timeout adjustment, the Grizzlies quickly stabilized their defense again and did not allow the Warriors to effectively narrow the score gap.

If the pit is too big, the less time the more difficult it is to fill.

If the Warriors cannot narrow the gap to below 20 points before the fourth quarter, it will be really difficult to turn the tables.

However, judging from the current situation, it is difficult for the Warriors to achieve their goals.

Therefore, winning or losing is no longer the highlight of this game. The highlight of this game is entirely focused on Link alone.

"If the situation does not change, it will be almost impossible for Link to play in the fourth quarter. Therefore, there are only a few minutes left to tie the record. There are only three players in NBA history who have achieved the triple-double in seven consecutive games. And Link is likely to be the first player in the league to reach this record in the 21st century!"

Hubby Brown flipped the data, and no one has ever been able to get close to this record since Jordan.

"Triple Doubles" Kidd? All-round forward James? Even they can't do it! It's impossible for them to have a triple-double game in a row for 7 consecutive games.

This is not because Kidd and James are not strong enough, but because it requires a lot of special background bonuses to achieve seven consecutive games or even Chamberlain's 9 consecutive triple-doubles.

The reason why Chamberlain and Big O were able to win triple-double in a row is because they were in an era of data explosion.

No one in the NBA in that era was serious in defense, and all the games were like messy All-Star games. The players' data were so watery that they could fill a swimming pool with squeezed out.

There was no offensive interference in that era, the league lacked athletic big men, and the players' training was poor.

It may even be that everyone was still at a beer party the night before, so no one returned to defend the next day's game.

If you are lucky enough to see the game videos of that era, you will find that in front of those stars, others are as weak as junior high school students.

Therefore, there were many incredible data in that era when there was almost no defense and most players were scrambling to live.

For example, Chamberlain averaged 50 points per game.

Walter Bellamy averaged 32+19.

Bill Russell averaged 23.6 rebounds per game.

And, Oscar Robertson averaged a triple-double per game.

The consecutive triple-double records between Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson were born in that era.

In that era when there was no three-point line, NBA's average score per game had reached 118.8 points. In comparison, NBA's average score per game in the 2007-08 season was only 99.9 points.

After that, with the increase in defensive quality and the improvement of the league's professionalism, this exaggerated ancient data almost never appeared again.

Until that guy called "God" appears.

Michael Jordan may be the first player in NBA history to have no sense of water and get 7 consecutive triple-double data with his terrifying strength alone.

In the 1988-89 season, the media and public opinion said that Jordan played very independently and refused to share the ball rights. He regarded other teammates as dust, which was not conducive to the long-term development of the team.

Moreover, Jordan was a rising star at that time, and people praised the all-round and tall point guard like "Magic" and the triple-double mode.

It happened that the Bulls' main point guard Sam Patterson was injured, so Jordan took the initiative to petition as point guard, hoping to slap the media in the face.

Jordan is indeed a ruthless person. In anger, he used his 7 consecutive triple-doubles and 11 games in 10 triple-doubles to retaliate the media that criticized him, creating such a legend.

But at that time, the young Jordan's consecutive triple-double meant some "brush".

Jordan's assists are mostly "forced assists", which actually does not play much role in the team's organization.

Jordan acted as point guard. The Bulls first won 5 and lost 6, and then suffered a five-game losing streak with a very bad record. Since then, Jordan gave up the double-energy guard who was a big winner and won a triple-double mode.

Therefore, although Jordan's consecutive triple-double is a proof of his strength and has no moisture, his contribution to the victory of the game is not that great.

And Link is different from the three people in front of him.

First of all, Link won all the triple-double games in the past six consecutive games.

Secondly, most of Link's triple-doubles were not "brushed". His organization really helped the team, and his rebounds were mostly because Randolph, a big rebounder, lacked.

And there were several games in between, and Link did not appear in garbage time to brush up the data.

Therefore, if Link really scores a triple-double in 7 consecutive games, then his value of 7 consecutive games will actually be higher than that of Robertson and Jordan!

It is not difficult to continuously play triple-double, but it is very difficult to win consecutive triple-double without deliberately swiping data and ensuring that the team wins.

This is also why James, Kidd and others can't do it either.

All Memphis fans are waiting for that moment to come. Link is now only 2 rebounds and 1 assist to get a triple-double.

But there is not much time left before the third quarter ends.

The number one Warriors in the West have completely become a background board. Now, the only basketball fans around the world are paying attention to Link.

Link was calm and said that he didn't want to get the record? That would be too hypocritical.

Link also wants to get the record, but he doesn't want to "force assists".

Therefore, his organization is still serving the team, not the data.

48 seconds before the end of the third quarter, Link only had one rebound and one assist left to a triple-double.

It is definitely not 100% safe to get 1 rebound and 1 assist in just 48 seconds.

Fans are a little worried. If Link can't get it, will he be willing to continue playing in the fourth quarter's garbage time?

At this time on the court, Jimmy Butler received a pass from Link and made a three-pointer.

Everyone raised their arms high and prepared to celebrate Link's 10th assist in this game.

But unfortunately, Butler's three-point shot hit the box and Link passed by the 10th assist.

After this round, joining the Warriors will take 24 seconds of offensive time, and there will be only 24 seconds left in the third quarter. It will be very difficult for Link to get a triple-double again!

Green couldn't take care of that much, he immediately stuck his position on his back and prepared to protect the rebound.

He predicted the whereabouts of the basketball and then jumped up to pick the ball.

But as soon as Greene started to jump, he felt a huge impact force coming from behind.

Link caught up immediately, relying on his incredible jumping height and a superior wingspan than Green, he grabbed the offensive rebound through Green!

The rebound was still snatched by the opponent while being stuck in the position. After Green was shaken down in the second quarter, he was undoubtedly humiliated again.

After landing, he immediately signaled to the referee to Link for a rebound, but the referee ignored it.

Although the two did have a slight collision in the air, in the opinion of the referee, the foul was not enough.

After Link grabbed the rebound, he sent the ball to Butler for the second time.

This time, Butler did not waste Link's wonderful pass. He made a steadily shot outside the three-point line, and the basketball entered the net with hollow.

In one round, Link scored 1 rebound and 1 assist at the same time!

29 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. With 44 seconds left before the end of the third quarter, Link got a triple-double, reaching a record of seven consecutive games to score a triple-double.

Together with Oscar Robertson and Jordan, he ranked second in the NBA's consecutive triple-double rankings!

"Link has touched another great record, a great record that has been forgotten because it is almost impossible to be broken! Link's desire for that rebound just now is obviously stronger than Draymond Green! While Green is stuck in the position, Link still grabs the rebound."

"Yes, as long as he wants, no one can stop him from creating greatness!"

Hubby Brown and Mike Bryn both stood up and applauded Link.

What dynasty ended? Link's control over the alliance is still stable!

After this goal, the Grizzlies have led the Warriors by 31 points, and the fourth quarter has completely turned into garbage time.

Under the shouts of everyone, Link made a gentleman bow to the lonely Warriors.
Chapter completed!