The third game of the Western Conference Finals between the Grizzlies and Warriors was considered by fans to be the best Western Conference Finals game of the past several years.
The dazzling shootout between two small-ball lineups had already been thrilling enough, and on top of that, the fourth quarter had been filled with one twist after another.
The Warriors' desperate comeback in the final period, Link's perfect defense in the final minute.
And Vince Carter's shot from the left corner, fourteen years later, to make up for an old regret.
Every moment of the game left fans wanting more, making them unable to resist watching replays of the final quarter over and over again.
Especially for Grizzlies fans, this victory had been unbelievably glorious.
But on the morning after the game, an announcement released by the Grizzlies sent their good mood vanishing in an instant.
"Link has been diagnosed with a nondisplaced fracture of the first costal cartilage. His return date is undetermined."
That simple sentence sent the entire league into an uproar. At the same time, it plunged all of Memphis into panic.
"Link is out indefinitely? Are you kidding me!? Didn't he finish the game yesterday?"
"A first costal cartilage fracture? God, how did he keep playing after getting hurt yesterday!?"
"This isn't Draymond Green's first dirty masterpiece. The league should ban such vile, despicable players from competing."
"Have to say, this is indeed a massive blow to the Grizzlies. Hopefully, they can hold onto their advantage."
Online, Grizzlies fans were visibly anxious. The Warriors' official website and Draymond Green's social media were instantly flooded by furious fans.
Under the pressure, Green even had to temporarily shut down the comment section on his social media.
Perhaps this was what it meant to be drowned in spit.
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