Rose's 50-point night, as the Grizzlies easily defeated the Jazz.
Although Link had not played in this game, it still became one of the NBA's hottest recent topics.
Previously, some people had said that the Grizzlies were a team overly dependent on Link.
Others believed that Derrick Rose could not accomplish anything without Link.
But after just one game, all those doubts vanished.
Not only did the doubts disappear, but when Link said at the press conference that he would lead the Grizzlies to ten straight wins, no one dared step forward to argue.
Even Sam Smith did not dare make a fuss over it.
As someone whose boasting had never backfired, Link's words now made people hesitant to question him.
Of course, not daring did not mean they did not want to.
If Link failed to fulfill his promise, it would undoubtedly become huge news.
Just like when Lillard said he and the Trail Blazers would eliminate the Warriors in the first round, only for Lillard to be mocked by the media and fans all summer long.
If you could not back up your own bragging, it would be incredibly embarrassing.
But Link did not feel nervous at all. On the contrary, he was extremely excited.
After sitting through a game in a suit and tie, the energy Link had built up was nearly overflowing.
Link had never been the kind of player who liked to hold back during the regular season. Soaking goji berries in a thermos was simply not something he could learn to do.
Thus, on December 1, against the Timberwolves, Link bullied Wiggins—the "Mouth Bro" who loved soaking goji berries in a thermos—to tears.
Although the Grizzlies were playing in Minneapolis, Link came out brimming with energy and dunked on Towns right away, looking very