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On March 22, the Memphis Grizzlies, who had already won 12 straight, finally came to a halt at American Airlines Center.

Spoelstra smiled happily after the game. The final score was 86–91, with the visitors listed first and the home team second. The Heat had escaped with a crucial victory after a scare.

The step that the Trail Blazers and Pacers had failed to take was finally taken by the Miami Heat.

James exploded for 35 points, 6 rebounds, and 7 assists, demonstrating through his actions the proper way to defeat Link for the entire league.

Of course, most people probably could not replicate that approach. After all, James possessed a level of ability that others simply did not have.

Throughout the game, James relentlessly pressured Link. On defense, he never allowed Link to score easily. On offense, James used his unstoppable body to bulldoze through every obstacle.

Wade also played well today, scoring 22 points and serving as the Heat's second-biggest weapon in their victory over the Grizzlies.

In truth, Link had not played poorly either. He posted 30 points, 12 assists, and 8 rebounds. This was already Link's sixth straight game with a double-double, and he had gone toe-to-toe with James.

The two sides traded blows over the final few possessions. If the outcome of even one possession had changed, the result of the entire game might have changed as well. So, the Heat's victory had not been nearly as resounding as people imagined.

Though they were the winners, they had still been pushed into a miserable struggle.

"The Miami Heat have let the entire league breathe a huge sigh of relief. The Memphis Grizzlies have finally been stopped! But considering that the Grizzlies were battling the Pacers in Indianapolis just 24 hours ago, it's already an incredible