Ninety-Seven: Let You Fall Cool (9/40)

Link was sitting on the bench, and at this point he was already carrying four fouls.

At the end of the third quarter, the Houston Rockets led the Memphis Grizzlies by 3 points. In the last attack of the third quarter, the ball belongs to the Rockets. Link clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

Today, Kevin Martin took his advantage to the extreme. This guy continued his excellent state in the first two games and training. He scored 27 points before the three quarters were finished!

That's right, 27 points! The highest in the world! Moreover, still in the game only hit the third quarter of the situation!

In the first quarter, when Kevin Martin caused Link to leave the game early, some people complained that Link was inexperienced. But in fact, with Grant Hill's experience, he really doesn't have such a problem.

But later, when people saw that Tony Allen, the defensive iron gate, had no way to take Martin, people found out. It's not that Link's defense is bad today, it's that Kevin Martin's offense is too good!

Martin had just scored 36 points a few days earlier in Milwaukee. His state today is similar to that of the Bucks. You get too close and you're going to be called a foul. Lean a little further and Martin can score.

Tony Allen and Link took turns defending, but they couldn't help Martin. It looked destined to be a night for Martin and the Rockets.

In the second and third quarters, Link and Tony Allen both took a lot of fouls, so now Link has been replaced. He has scored 18 points and 7 assists at this time, and his performance is not bad. But Link was still quite unhappy when he was pressed down by Martin with fouls again and again.

The Rockets made the final attack of the third quarter, and Kyle Lowry had the ball from beyond the arc. Kevin Martin moved frantically, and Tony Allen followed carefully.

In the end, through Scola's off-ball screen, Martin pocketed to the right corner, and Lowry's pass was immediately sent.

Martin lifts the basketball and feints a shot! But Tony Allen was not fooled. If he jumped, he might have just sent Martin to the free throw line for three free throws.

Seeing that Guy was not fooled, Martin only shot against the defense. However, Martin, who had already accumulated a fiery touch, was not inaccurate. Under the interference of Tony Allen, his buzzer-beating three-pointer hollowed into the net!

Electronic beeps sounded, and there was a sigh in the FedEx Arena. On the Rockets side, the players celebrated wildly and morale was high.

Martin's three-pointer not only allowed the Rockets to enter the fourth quarter with a 6-point advantage, but also allowed Martin to score 30 points at the end of the third quarter! Without a doubt, this is a great scoring record.

"Kevin Martin, he continued the amazing performance of the Rockets' previous three-game winning streak. 30 points in three quarters is something that a super scorer can do. The Grizzlies have Tony Allen and Link take turns defending. I haven't been able to restrain him, this guy is absolutely dead today."

On the commentary stage, Jeff Van Gundy used all the compliments on Martin. You can call him a rogue for making a foul, or call him an ugly shooting posture, but he's got 30 points now, and that's the real performance here.

Who cares about your shooting form and free throw numbers as long as you have performance?

Barkley didn't answer, he was a little depressed. Although the game was quite intense, it was not as good as he imagined. Mainly, Link's performance was not as good as he imagined.

Although Link had scored 18 points in three quarters, he was still overwhelmed by Martin on the whole. As far as Link's character is concerned, he shouldn't let go of the game with the Rockets so easily.

Martin's foul-making method still caused quite a lot of trouble for Link.

"You son of a bitch, I'm not reconciled!" On the court, Tony Allen, who was walking towards the bench, couldn't help shouting.

As a defensive gate, Tony Allen naturally felt very humiliated by being scored 30 points in three quarters. Also unwilling is Link. He wanted to vent on the Rockets, but now he is extremely frustrated.

The pair of teammates, mentors and apprentices looked at each other, and they could see the unwillingness in their hearts.

Teacher Tony then walked towards Link and waved at him.

"We have to restrain that bastard, or we'll have to be his background today!" Tony Allen whispered beside Link, and no one else knew what the two were murmuring.

"His fouls are so bad that I dare not post it." Link gritted his teeth, but there was nothing he could do. According to Grant Hill's experience, there is no way for Link to completely eliminate the foul.

Because even the most seasoned players get into foul trouble sometimes.

"Did you see the last time I defended him?" Tony Allen did not continue to discuss how strong Martin was, but began to discuss ways to defend Martin.

"Well, I see."

"You didn't notice any difference?"

"You didn't shake, and your backhand interfered with him. Although he scored a goal, your defense just now was actually very good. Wait, didn't shake!?" Link suddenly widened his eyes, Tony Allen slightly With a smile, Link is really smart, and it works.

In fact, when sitting on the bench, Link also carefully observed Martin's offensive methods. Having Hill's basketball experience and basketball IQ allows Link to see a lot.

And through Tony Allen's reminder just now, Link was able to see through it completely.

For Martin's fouls, he usually feints first, and then leans forward after the defender's center of gravity changes. Or break through the emergency stop and lean on it. Get to the basket, do fake moves, get up... In short, get up! Martin's "crooked handle" shot itself has its own forward lean, so he can easily rely on others to draw fouls.

But if you don't shake the first time, and then catch up in time in the second time, like Tony Allen just now, you can interfere with him in time!

Although Tony Allen had just let Martin hit the buzzer-beater, Link believed that not every shot in the interference, Martin could hit the ball.

As long as he finds a way to prevent Martin from making fouls, Link will have confidence. After all, Martin's defense is basically a "cash machine", and Link can score as much as he wants!

Without being fouled and forced to end, Link has the confidence to kill Martin!

After Link and his teacher Tony finished plotting, Hollins hurriedly arranged a few tactics. A 6-point deficit in the final quarter was a huge disadvantage for the Grizzlies.

I believe that many Rockets fans and Morey, who only knows business, are already waiting to win.

But Link had already told himself in his heart, "We must reverse and win!"

The electronic buzzer sounds and the fourth quarter begins. The Rockets looked confident, but Link, who held the key to victory, was more composed.

"Martin scored 30 points in three quarters, and it's not an exaggeration for Link to call his defense a failure today. Charles, do you regret coming to Memphis?" On the commentary stand, Van Gundy thought the chances of the Grizzlies winning were slim. After all, Martin's score was so explosive today.

It was destined to be a night for Martin, not Link.

"Regret? Let's talk after the game, man." Barkley waved his hand and watched the ball intently. Don't just let the game come to an end, boy!

On the court, the Rockets took the lead in attacking. Martin has now played confidently, scoring 30 points in three quarters, and he thinks he has literally dominated the field.

Therefore, in the first goal of the game, seeing the entangled Chinese No. 0 again, Martin decided to let him despair directly.

So, he caught the ball and broke through, and then suddenly stopped!

Seeing this situation, Link didn't lean up immediately! As expected, Kevin Martin leaned forward slightly in the air. But this time, he got nothing!

"Damn fox, I see you still vote!" After dodging this, Link just jumped up to interfere. With the advantage of height and wingspan, Link still blocked Martin's sight.

Martin had no time to adjust his posture or pass the ball at this time, so he had to bite the bullet.

Link turned back nervously, but saw the basketball hit the front of the basket, and he defended it!

"The Rockets didn't score in the first offense, Randolph grabbed the rebound, and the Grizzlies fought back!"

Link was overjoyed, Tony Allen was right! Link hurried to the front court and Conley saw him, so he hit the ball with extreme speed.

When receiving the basketball, Link didn't slow down, and he was about to take off and dunk directly against Martin!

Martin tried his best to interfere, but his confrontation ability was simply too great. In the air, he was stunned by Link's head, and then overwhelmed, he was directly slapped by Link!

"Bang!" The basket trembled, and Martin fell out of the bottom line in embarrassment. When Link landed, he played hard at Martin, who fell in a daze!

"This...a dunk! Kevin Martin was dunked, and he was humiliated by Link!" Van Gundy was stunned. Link's shot just now was too hard!

Barkley laughed, and he said, Link's game, you have to watch it before you can comment on whether it is better or worse.

Link grinned at Martin on the ground, but Shane acted as a peacemaker and pushed him away before Link turned and left.

Don't you just love to fall on the ground? I let you fall enough!

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, people found that the momentum seemed to reverse.

The night that belonged to Kevin Martin was likely to be taken away by Link.

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