Shattered Pride and Three Consecutive Double-Doubles

The Grizzlies-Clippers game had entered the fourth quarter. Based on how the first half had unfolded, the fourth quarter should have been the highlight of the night.

Yet by then, the ratings for this game had already hit rock bottom.

Fans would rather watch the Hornets face the Heat in the other game being played today, or tune in to the Lakers' grudge match with the Denver Nuggets, than keep watching this clash between two powerhouses.

Because this already decided Grizzlies-Clippers game was enough to put anyone to sleep.

What should have been a thrilling fourth-quarter showdown had been completely ruined by the 15-0 run Link had produced by himself in the third quarter.

Once a competitive sporting event lost its competitiveness and suspense, no amount of flashy play could save it.

"There are somehow still five minutes left in this game. Other than Memphis fans, I doubt anyone is still watching, right?" Mark Jackson checked the clock and, upon seeing five minutes remaining, used the word "somehow."

Even he found it unbearable to sit through!

"Nothing could be done about it. No one expected Link to suddenly erupt early in the third quarter and take the game away. I'd bet the Clippers players were still figuring out how to strike back during halftime, full of confidence. But as soon as the third quarter began, they took a crushing blow. I told you—the Grizzlies would be the first to go on an offensive run in the third."

Hubie Brown looked smugly at Mark Jackson. He had correctly predicted how the game would unfold.

"Fine, you win this one, Hubie. Link's scoring explosiveness really is unbelievable. He practically created that offensive run all by himself. The Clippers' wings are just too weak. If they want to take the next step this