Reverse Growth Superstar

The Thunder and the Grizzlies were originally two teams that couldn't match each other. Although they are all in the west, the Thunder are young and full of potential, while the Grizzlies are dull all year round.

But since the Grizzlies signed Link two years ago, the fate of the two teams has magically intertwined.

Two years ago, the two sides met in the first round of the playoffs. At that time, the Thunder was still young and only played the playoffs for the second time. As a result, the ambitious they were eliminated by the Grizzlies in the first round, and Kevin Durant held a grudge against them. Last year, the two sides met in the Western Conference finals. The result was only after seven hard fights.

The tragic round of the series is still fresh in the memory, every game is very fierce, the two teams have formed a bridge. In the regular season this season, the Thunder even interrupted the Grizzlies' unbeaten record at home. Kevin Durant's lore in the last 0.9 seconds of the Federal Express Arena completely wiped out the Grizzlies' miracles.

In the past three years, the two teams have won each other's victories, with grievances. And this year, when both sides are at their peak, they can finally come to an end.

Before the game started, what Link said to Durant excited the ESPN staff. Broadcasting this passage during the pause will surely lead to a further rise in ratings.

Link and Durant have raised the heat of this game to an unprecedented height, and no round of the series can be as eye-catching as today. It is estimated that only the subsequent finals will have such a viewing effect.

The two sides had already fought a battle of words before the start of the game, and Durant and Link's dialogues were classic. Their confrontation in the playoffs even reminded fans of the era of Larry Bird and Michael Jordan.

Fierce before the game, naturally he will not be soft in the game. For the Grizzlies' first offense in the opening game, Durant posted in front of Link!

In the past, the Thunder would also try to use Sefrosa and others to defend Link. But now, Durant will follow Link from the first second of the game.

Although Durant is only one year older than Link, he has been selected to the All-NBA First Team three times. If nothing happens this year, he will be selected for the fourth time. Such an honor is enough to prove Durant's strong strength.

Of course, this is also the disadvantage of older rookies. Link started later than others, there is really no way.

As a guy who has long been defined as a superstar, Durant's defense is naturally not bad. His physical condition is right there, and the defense will not be bad.

Link faced Durant as if facing a wall. But after a few years of confrontation, Link has become accustomed to Durant's defensive area.

Durant was not polite with Link and prevented Link from catching the ball at the beginning.

"It seems that KD doesn't plan to give himself strength anymore. On the defensive end, he also decided to do his best." Mike Brin didn't expect Durant to be so hard when he came up. It seems that the expectations of the fans will not be disappointed.

Link was not in a hurry, and simply didn't catch the ball in the first round. In the end, Gasol beat Perkins in the low post.

Perkins, like Tony Allen, is a member of the 2008 champion Celtics. Moreover, they are all important defensive players.

But Tony Allen is still strong now, and Perkins' deterrence in the penalty area is gradually declining due to injuries.

Now, Perkins's movement speed and bounce are far behind that of the past. In the case of hard strength and weight, Gasol does not suffer.

"Fuck, you can't catch the ball! Don't you want to make a fuss? Come on!" Although the Grizzlies scored, it still doesn't affect Durant's trash talk at Link. As long as the ball is not scored by Link, Durant thinks he is not a loss!

Link did not respond, but quickly retreated and did not forget to give Gasol a high five.

Durant gritted his teeth, since Link didn't attack, then he's not welcome! Today, he will score first than Link!

Westbrook passed the midfield line unhurriedly and he was observing Durant's position. Westbrook is not stupid either. Sometimes he just wants to take responsibility too much, so he tends to do some maddening things instead.

But when he calms down, Westbrook is undoubtedly an excellent player.

Durant raised his long arm outside the right three-point line and motioned for Westbrook to give the ball.

But at the moment Westbrook passed the ball, Link crashed into Durant very roughly!

He does not plan to save energy on the defensive end!

"Huh? Today, the Grizzlies played against Durant on the defensive end, but it was Link? I thought they would let Iguodala defend Durant and then completely free Link on the offensive end. "Mike Brin was a little surprised. Normally, Iguodala would help Link top the opponent's top scorer.

Originally, the Grizzlies also arranged for Iguodala to defend Durant today. But Link personally invited to fight, wanting to defend Durant himself.

It's not that Link doesn't trust Iguodala's defensive ability, but Link hopes to consume Durant's stamina as soon as he comes up. Iguodala's defense is good, but he is certainly not as rough as Link. After all, Iguodala faced Durant without the hostility of Link.

After Durant was panting, Iguodala, Tony Allen and others took over.

For Durant, the Grizzlies have prepared several people to fight him!

Durant thought he could catch the ball easily, but he was suddenly hit so roughly by Link. As a result, Durant did not catch the ball well, and when he took the basketball down, the ball was a little unstable.

"Oops!" Durant yelled secretly. If it was against other defenders, the ball would be considered a surprise at best. But in the face of Link, Durant knows that any flaw is fatal!

Sure enough, at the moment when basketball was out of control, Link reached out his long arm!

Durant hurried to pat the ball, but it was too late and Link had stabbed the basketball away.

"Stealing, Link stole KD as soon as he came up. Haha, this is really a wonderful defensive battle! KD must be careful, he must be nervous at all times. Facing the Grizzlies' defense, there is a little dazed and made mistakes. All fatal!"

With Mike Brin's shout, Link, who grabbed the basketball, passed the ball to Iguodala who quickly inserted it.

Link went to defend the opponent's leading scorer, and Iguodala replaced Link as the sharp knife in the conversion attack.

Durant instantly dreamed back a year ago, also in the Western Conference Finals. That suffocating defense is back now!

Every offensive round against the Grizzlies seems to be out of breath.

Iguodala didn't be polite with Link, and accelerated wildly after receiving the basketball! Only Westbrook can keep up with the entire Thunder.

Regardless of Westbrook playing in the number one position, but with his best physical fitness, he can occasionally chase after him.

This time, Westbrook also hopes to use his own explosive bounce to complete the cover. However, Iguodala, who has always been very low-key, is also an out-and-out jumper!

Iguodala leaped sharply with the ball in both hands, and in the air, Westbrook and Iguodala had a fierce collision.

However, Iguodala's body was not even crooked. In terms of strength, Iguodala is no weaker than Westbrook!

Westbrook couldn't touch the basketball at all, and couldn't change Iguodala's dunk posture. In the end, he could only witness Iguodala's dunk with both hands in the best viewing position in the air!

"Boom!" The basket made a loud noise, and the rebounds sank a few centimeters.

Iguodala's veins bulged and roared before he was willing to let go.

This dunk is magnificent!

"Nice counterattack, from Link's steals and assists. Andre Iguodala averaged only 13 points per game during the regular season, which is unremarkable. But if you think he is just a defensive player, you are wrong. Wrong!"

"How is it? Are you still making noise?" Link smiled at Durant, and made him recite a mistake when he came up. This guy must be unhappy.

"It's just the beginning, idiot!" Durant replied angrily, waiting for the second attack to begin.

But this time, Durant was still unable to move. Link posted too tightly and unreasonably, just killing you!

You change to run with you, you hit me on the back, and once you find that there is a chance to regain the ball, Link will throw his body on the floor at any time, and pay a high price to complete the steal...

In the face of this desperate defense, Durant could not get a chance to score easily, not to mention, the spirit must be tight throughout.

If one is not paying attention, the ball is gone.

But people's energy is limited ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ One or two rounds, two quarters in one session, Durant can still concentrate. But for a long time? Even Durant didn't know what he would be like.

Under Link's unfavorable defense, Westbrook decided to shoot his own jumper. But his "zombie jumper" didn't work, and was interrupted by Conley.

The imposing Thunder failed to score two consecutive rounds, and both Thunder have missed once each.

In the opening game, the Grizzlies completely moved their terrible defense to the Thunder!

The purpose of this game for the Grizzlies is very simple. Instead of attacking the Thunder, it is to defend against you!

Durant was aggrieved. Although he didn't score in just two rounds, it is normal. But the process of not scoring a goal is really frustrated.

He couldn't even catch the ball in two rounds, and Westbrook couldn't get rid of Conley's entanglement. Durant just wants to break the scoring shortage as soon as possible, otherwise it will be his turn to panic!

But Durant also knows that if you don't want to be opened, you can't get the Grizzlies to score! As a result, Durant redoubled his efforts on the defensive end, so that Link did not have a good fruit.

Then, the scoring battle that the fans expected to be a big one, turned into an iron battle.

Five minutes before the game, the Thunder made 0 of 10 shots and didn't score a full five minutes!

But the Grizzlies are not much better. With Link locked up, the Grizzlies only scored 8 points in five minutes.

After playing for a while, the score was only 8-0...

Five minutes later, Thunder coach Scott Brooks couldn't stand it anymore, and he finally called the game to a halt.

However, Link, who also scored no points, happily high-five with his teammates.

Indeed, the score of 8 to 0 is not so good, and the Grizzlies' shooting percentage is also a bit worrying.

But all this is proceeding according to the original plan.

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