Although Link returned in the closing moments of the third quarter and kept the lead in double digits, garbage time had undoubtedly vanished. Until the end of the fourth quarter, no one knew whether the Grizzlies could match the Warriors' record of opening the season with 24 straight wins.
On the Lakers' bench, Lou Williams was still thinking about Link's block from just moments ago.
He simply could not believe that someone had actually swatted away a shot like that.
However, even Link could not possibly make that kind of defensive play every single time.
Lou Williams regained his confidence. Today, he was going to create a new miracle at Staples Center!
The Lakers were indeed not a strong team, but they were giant killers!
The break between quarters soon ended, and the game resumed.
The Lakers still had Lou Williams, Clarkson, Nick Young, Nance, and Randall on the floor.
The Grizzlies, meanwhile, sent out a mixed lineup of starters and reserves: Conley, Dinwiddie, Link, Harris, and Harrell.
Joerger did not want Jokic and Gasol, the two big men, to waste their energy out there. Besides, he believed Link should be able to defuse the crisis!
On the first possession of the fourth quarter, Lou Williams drove past Conley and finished the layup.
This time, there was no volleyball-style block, nor were there any fierce eyes.
Just as Lou Williams had thought, even Link could not pull off unbelievable defense on every possession.
The gap was down to 12 points, and the Lakers were still mounting their comeback!
"Lou Williams has been phenomenal. He already has 28 points! I think his final scoring total tonight is definitely going to be outrageous!"
"Father Lou" gave the Grizzlies no chance to catch their breath, quickly cutting the deficit further.
His brilliant drive