Late in the third quarter, Link checked back in.
He glanced at Nick Young and pointed at his old teammate.
"You sure know how to make trouble for me, Nick."
Nick Young flashed a wide grin. "You looked like you were about to catch a cold sitting there, so of course I had to get you up and moving."
Though the two chatted amicably, Nick Young knew full well that Link had not come in to reminisce with him!
Once the referee signaled for play to resume, Link would not seem so friendly anymore.
The real challenge was only just beginning!
After Lou Williams made both free throws, it was the Grizzlies' turn to attack. Only 34 seconds remained in the game. In other words, barring anything unexpected, each team would have only one possession left.
If they could stop the Grizzlies on this possession and then score themselves, the Lakers could cut the deficit to single digits before the fourth quarter began.
Louis Williams rubbed his hands together eagerly. He would not give up an opportunity like this!
Conley slowly brought the ball across half court, in no hurry at all.
Nick Young stayed glued to Link. He knew Link's abilities too well. Against this guy, you could not even let him catch the ball comfortably.
But clearly, Link had not been restrained by Nick Young.
He did not go easy on Nick Young just because they had a great personal relationship. With a swing of his arm, Link warded Nick Young off and created a sliver of space to receive the pass.
Nick Young tried to press up again, only to find that Link's arm was incredibly strong! With Link's arm in the way, Nick Young could not get close to him at all!
"Damn it!" Nick Young