Lying Down and Still Getting Honors

Early on November 24, the NBA's updated injury report added many more names.

Wizards forward Martell Webster would miss four weeks with a back injury.

Pistons guard Jodie Meeks would miss 6–8 weeks with a lower back injury!

The Lakers had even worse news. Ryan Kelly had torn his right hamstring and would miss 8–10 weeks. Xavier Henry had ruptured his Achilles tendon and was out for the season...

These alarming injuries undoubtedly cast a shadow over the thrilling games. This year, the league's terrifying injury storm showed absolutely no sign of slowing down.

And the biggest name on that injury report was Link, who had put up a triple-double just last game.

A strained calf muscle, out for two weeks—that was all the information listed beside Link's name on the injury report.

"Dave, I don't need to rest that long, do I..." Link was utterly speechless as he looked at the overwhelming flood of reports about himself online.

Compared with the other players on the injury report, whose injuries were far more serious, Link felt he barely qualified to be on the list at all.

"Didn't you hear what Moon said? It's good for your recovery." Even after a whole night had passed, Joerger still seemed to have no regrets about his decision.

"But that's two weeks. How many games is that?"

"I checked. It's only six games. Don't worry—even without you, we won't lose all six. I know a muscle strain isn't a big deal. But an injury is still an injury, and there's always a risk. Better to be careful. Just rest easy, Link. Think of it as being for the championship."

The moment Joerger brought up the championship, Link gave in.

"Fine, but two weeks without playing... I don't think I've ever been out that long..."