Harden hadn't taken Link's words too seriously at first. He had thought Link was just putting on a show.
But now Harden realized that Link hadn't been joking with him!
The game had reached the fourth quarter, yet the Rockets still trailed the Grizzlies by three points.
Throughout the previous quarter, whenever the Rockets were on the verge of taking the lead, Link had always stepped up at just the right moment to defuse the crisis.
Just like in the third quarter, when he had faced a double-team from Beverley and Ariza, then made a one-handed shot for an and-one.
Sometimes Link scored himself, and sometimes he assisted. But no matter what, he always kept his promise.
Ryan Anderson had gone 3-for-4 from three in the third quarter, scoring 12 points in the period alone!
But it hadn't mattered. Every time the Rockets reached that final step before taking the lead, Link pushed them right back.
"The game has entered its most intense stage. I can't believe the Rockets still haven't managed to take the lead. Link's willpower is simply too strong—he still hasn't gone down!" said Hubie Brown.
After speaking, he glanced at the score on the big screen.
The fourth quarter had only just begun, yet both teams had already scored over a hundred points.
Without a doubt, this would be another thrilling high-scoring game!
The Rockets continued their offense. Though they had been unable to pull ahead, the small deficit kept them fully energized.
This time, when Ariza once again came over to set a screen near Link in an attempt to force a switch, Link refused to give in.
Using Ariza's body for leverage, he spun nimbly and got back in front of Harden.
"Quit running away, James!" Link lowered his center of gravity, his eyes