One Hundred and Eighty-Nine: Ready-Made Core

Kevin Durant is the first time he fears a defender so much.

He was unstoppable in the regular season this year, winning the scoring title for the second straight season. Yes, a two-time scoring champion, but many forget that this is only his fourth NBA season.

It was such a talented scorer, this guy who was destined to become a superstar, who was prevented by Link from doubting himself today.

At this point, he took over basketball again. All the Thunder's eyes were on him, and he had to take responsibility, but he didn't have enough confidence in himself.

"Link showed no mercy today, and I believe there will be no accidents in this round. Durant's situation is very difficult, and his state today is simply too bad."

"No, it's not that Kevin is in bad shape, it's that Link's defense is terrible today. If the Thunder don't score this goal, the Thunder will probably say goodbye to us in advance!" Hubie Brown clenched tightly Double fist, now there are only about two minutes left before that historic moment.

At first, he spent all his energy to bring the Grizzlies to the playoffs. And now, he will witness the entire process of the Grizzlies advancing to the second round of the playoffs!

Durant borrowed a screen from the three-point line and made a direct jumper, but at this time, both physically and psychologically, Durant was close to collapse.

The audience was consumed by Link, Tony Allen and Shane Shane, and Durant would be tired even if he was Superman. In addition, he has struck the iron countless times before, and Durant's hand is already cold.

This time, Link bypassed the cover as always, but it was still a little far from Durant's shot point.

Therefore, Link gave up the idea of ​​sealing the shot point, and turned to Battier's blindfold method to deal with Durant. Depending on the most appropriate time to change the most appropriate defense, this is the most useful thing Link has learned from Shane.

Durant was covered so he couldn't see anything, and if he felt hot, he would still have some confidence in being disturbed in this way. But at this moment, Durant's shooting difficulty was undoubtedly doubled by Link.

But he could no longer take back his actions, so he had to bite the bullet!

"No, it's crooked!" Hubby Brown shouted as soon as Durant threw the ball. Once, as an experienced coach, Brown could probably judge his ball just by looking at a player's shot. Can you get in.

Sure enough, the next second, Durant's basketball hit the side of the basket. When Durant heard the sound of the basketball and the hoop colliding, his heart seemed to be as cold as steel.

Today, Durant has been counting his shots and goals as a warning to himself.

If he wasn't wrong, he made exactly 10 shots in the second half until that shot. And the number of hits is only 1!

1 of 10 shots, 6 missed shots from beyond the arc, this is Durant's hit rate in the second half of the game! Durant didn't dare to shoot in the first half, he chose to be cautious. In the second half, when Durant made a bold shot, the result was a bleak 10% shooting rate.

For Durant, this will be a lifetime of shame in his career!

Durant looked up slightly at the big screen at the scene, how he hoped that he had misremembered the data.

However, the facts are cruel. The data on the big screen is no different from what he remembered in his heart. The scorer's performance in the second half can be called the scene of a car accident.

"Durant's shot still missed, which means that the Thunder have not scored for 4 minutes! In this round of series, we often see the Thunder not scoring for several minutes. I have to say, Gray The Bears' defense is a big challenge for this young guard."

After receiving a pass from Randolph, Conley made a one-stop layup and was not blocked by anyone. When Durant hit the ball just now, the Thunder team collapsed.

Conley's layup made it 90-79 with 1:59 left. It stands to reason that it is not impossible to chase 11 points in two minutes. But with the morale of the Thunder now, they basically missed the chance to win.

"11 points, the Grizzlies took an 11-point lead with 2 minutes left in the final game! Durant has only scored 1 field goal in the second half, and Link's defensive intensity seems too strong for him already."

Kevin Harlan said, looking specifically at Link's data sheet. 17 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals, shooting 52%.

Link didn't score much today, mainly because he put most of his energy on the defensive end. Otherwise, Durant wouldn't have struggled so much.

As for Link's task of scoring, it was partly shared by O.J. Mayo, who started today and achieved miraculous results. Mayo has scored 16 points today, and his three-point shooting rate and overall shooting rate are both 50%, which is considered a very good performance.

Hollins was only relieved until now, knowing that starting Mayo would certainly attract a lot of controversy. But now, he has proven his strategy is correct.

Let Link defend as hard as he can, and then let Mayo share part of Link's scoring duties.

Although the strategy is correct, to be honest, Hollins did not expect Link to complete the task so well. In Hollins's expectation, Link just needs to make Durant's score less easy. Scorers at the top scorer level can only be limited and cannot be completely prevented under normal circumstances.

The results of it? Link directly defended Durant with 1 of 10 in the second half and 3 of 14 in the audience.

As always, Link always surprises people.

Behind Hollins, the fans in the stands were already ready to move. They roared hoarsely, because after today, the city will finally be seen.

Now the world knows that Memphis isn't all good. When floods come, they can respond quickly to avoid casualties. Most of the residents here spontaneously participated in the disaster relief, showing the bright side of the city.

And now, they are on the verge of becoming the first team to commit the following fouls on the basketball court this year! The Grizzlies embody the city's stubbornness, grit and toughness.

Watching the Grizzlies fight, all Memphis fans feel like they're fighting on the court!

In the last two minutes of the game, Durant, whose mentality had exploded, did not shoot again. He's 1-for-10 on the court, doing a roundabout like a walking dead, what else can he do?

On the Grizzlies bench, Shane's hands were shaking slightly. He still remembers his first-day press conference when he moved back to the Grizzlies, where he said his mission was to help the Grizzlies get their first playoff win.

But now, they are going to the Western Conference semifinals! They're about to become one of the top four teams in the West!

"Sean." At this moment, Hollins turned his head and called Shane.

"Um?"

"Enjoy it, this is our golden age."

As soon as Hollins finished speaking, the electronic buzzer spewed out! But soon, the shouting from the stands completely drowned out the buzzer!

"The game is over! It's over! 95 to 83, the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Oklahoma City Thunder for the fourth time by 12 points at home! They made it, they made it back! They are fifth in the West Knocked down the fourth in the Western Conference, breaking through the first round of the playoffs for the first time in team history!"

Hubie Brown was so excited at the end of the game that he was not a neutral commentator. He is a fan, an old fan who looks forward to the rise of the Grizzlies until his gray hair!

At the moment when the game ended, Link threw the basketball directly into the stands! Then, stand under the stands, raise your arms, and yell at all the fans, "Memphis, this is for you!"

After that, Link just enjoyed the hugs that the whole city gave back to him.

"He will become a leader." Shane smiled in Hollins' ear as he looked at Link who cheered.

"I said, this is our golden age. And Link is the foundation for us to start the golden age." Hollins agreed with Shane Battier's statement that the Grizzlies have been struggling in recent years, and they do not Know who to use as the core.

In the beginning, they wanted Mayo at the core. But later, it was discovered that Guy seemed more appropriate. Later, Randolph came, and he and Gasol had a very high chemical reaction.

But now, Hollins and the Grizzlies front office no longer have to struggle. A ready-made core, right in front of them.

"I just hope that this summer, Chris Wallace will be ready to make an offer for Link."

"Don't worry," Shane patted Hollins on the shoulder, "only a fool would let Link go."

"Ah!" Morey, sitting in Houston, sneezed inexplicably.

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