Two Hundred and Thirty Two: Solve the Last Trouble

At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies trailed the Thunder 20-23 by 3 points.

Although the Thunder ostensibly took the lead, everyone knew that if the Thunder really went well, they should have a double-digit lead.

The Thunder's failure started when Link played the No. 1 position.

2 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds. This is Link's data in the first quarter of the game. It doesn't look like it looks good, after all, even Sefolosha scored 8 points in the first quarter. However, as long as you watch the game, you will know that Link's pure point guard play is so important to the Grizzlies.

It was because of his 2.03-meter point guard that the Grizzlies were able to climb out of the quagmire.

Look at Westbrook again, 0 points, 2 assists, 0-for-3 shooting

Westbrook was completely clean in the first quarter, and Link didn't let him get a single point.

However, Westbrook has indeed restrained a lot this year.

If this is another season, Westbrook will definitely not let it go if he doesn't shoot a goal. Of course, there is also a very high possibility that he will not be able to shoot the Thunder even if he shoots to death.

Westbrook is considered an x-factor for how far the Thunder can go this year, but his performance in the first quarter clearly fell short of expectations.

If it weren't for Sefolosa's small burst and Durant's steady performance as always, the Thunder probably wouldn't be able to lead. Looking at the score, you can see that the offensive-oriented Thunder only scored 23 points in the first quarter, which is unconventional. A team like the Thunder can score more than 25 points in a quarter.

Westbrook, who was sitting on the bench, was extremely angry. In the first quarter, he was completely humiliated by Link. Now, he finally understood why Durant hated Link so much. Fortunately, this is the end of the first quarter, not the end of the last quarter.

He still has enough time to change his situation in subsequent games.

"Russell, calm down!" On the bench, Durant finally couldn't help reminding Westbrook.

Westbrook knew he was wrong and nodded. But once Westbrook's head gets hot, he doesn't care what you say. And Westbrook, who had not scored a point after the first quarter, was extremely prone to overheating. Because he wants to score.

So on the other side, Hollins decided to keep Link going to confront Westbrook!

"Fix Westbrook, and the Thunder's offense will be paralyzed in half! How you dealt with Durant last season, how to deal with Westbrook today." Hollins knew this was an opportunity!

Westbrook's virtues are well known around the league, he's a good player and a dangerous bomb. And bombs are indiscriminate.

Most of the time, Westbrook hurts opponents. But occasionally, Westbrook gets the Thunder into trouble.

Based on his performance in the first quarter, Hollins believes Westbrook is doing more harm than good for the Thunder today. If Vasquez or Farmar is used in the second quarter, it will not achieve the effect of stimulating and defending Westbrook. So, Hollins continues to let Link take the top spot!

Link rubbed his hands excitedly. To be honest, dealing with Westbrook is much more interesting than dealing with Durant!

After the start of the second quarter, Durant's eyes still fell on Link. He knows exactly what the Grizzlies want to do, and Westbrook is a player with very clear strengths and weaknesses.

Durant just wants Link to play against him, otherwise he won't be able to swallow it even if he wins the game. And the only way he can achieve his goal is to keep scoring goals until the Grizzlies have to defend themselves with Link!

On the first ball of the second quarter, Durant broke through and scored. This year, his offense with the ball has improved a lot. Although it's not top-notch, it's not a one-touch drop. Tony Allen is still using the offensive game against Durant, but obviously, the effect is not so good.

Durant continues to score, and Link's task now is to lead the team to tighten the score.

By the way, tease the angry No. 0 guard.

Westbrook doesn't dare to press Link closely now, because he has been breached by Link too many times. Also, putting Link in two steps is also good for interfering with his passing.

Link is still pretending to gesture, but in fact, his purpose this time is to score!

You must have a scoring threat yourself in order to better create opportunities for your teammates. Must score on Westbrook to stimulate him further!

Still that sentence, the only one who can stop the unsolved Durant is Turtle! So, Link has to bring out Westbrook's maximum energy.

Link wasn't going for a screen, so much so that Westbrook didn't believe Link would go single. He didn't think that Link could play 1v1 with him.

Link is very happy that Westbrook can think so. If everyone defends himself like Durant just now, Link's scoring data today is estimated to be overturned.

"Link dribbles the ball alternately with his left and right hands. We don't know if he is waiting for an opportunity to pass the ball or if he is looking for an opportunity to score in a single. However, judging from his performance in the first quarter of the game, the former is more likely. His first quarter He scored 4 assists in a single quarter, plus he scored 2 points. In other words, more than half of the Grizzlies' points in the first quarter were related to Link! He is growing into a true core, and In the second quarter, he will continue to play a central role."

As soon as Hubby Brown finished speaking, Link made a breakthrough with the ball!

Link took the first step with mediocre speed and explosiveness. Westbrook takes a disdainful sideways step, ready to dig the ball!

But after the first step, Link followed up with a crossover move. Westbrook hurriedly changed his focus, but he still felt that Link was too slow!

However, Link didn't really jump forward after he made the cross step move. Instead, he tricked Westbrook into traversing and backing up, abruptly aborting the breakout action, and taking a small step back to make a jump shot!

"The mid-range shot after the cross step, this is not the first time Link has used this trick this season!" Hubby Brown stood up. He used this trick to hit Kevin Martin several times in the last game against the Rockets. But after all, Martin's defense is not good, so people don't pay too much attention to this kind of goal.

But today, when Link did it again against Westbrook, people knew it couldn't be a coincidence.

Westbrook, who is more than brave but lacks thinking, naturally did not expect Link to make this move, and he was completely shocked. Before Westbrook could interfere, Link shot!

In the offseason, Link knew that this cross-step shot would become his new killer! Hill's arsenal, but colorful!

After a handsome shot, the basketball hollowed into the net. On the court, there was only a confused Westbrook, who became the best foil.

"Got the ball! Link made a really nice cross-step mid-shooter, and Westbrook got the shot. He scored two games this season, and I see that Link has improved a lot in his offense with the ball. He is now not only He can attack the opponent with his footsteps, but he has become more comprehensive. How can I say it? He is more and more like a star!"

Hubby Brin watched lively over there, and Durant was worried.

"Stop holding back, hold back!" Durant prayed to himself in his heart. Link was too cunning to deliberately stimulate Westbrook by scoring in singles.

Westbrook obviously didn't listen to Durant's words. He gritted his teeth and vowed to regain his face on the head of that Chinese-American undrafted!

So soon, Westbrook contributed his first strike in the second quarter of the game. Westbrook wanted to give Link a mid-range distance, but unfortunately, he was completely different from Link in his swaying movements or his shooting movements.

The basketball hit the front of the hoop, crooked outrageously. Seeing this, Durant lowered his head.

I was guarded by Westbrook!

"Come on Russell, I heard that you practiced shooting hard this summer, come on!" Seeing Westbrook shooting again, Link hurriedly fanned the flames.

Durant wants to cry without tears, he's a fucking bastard!

But at the same time, Durant also became more aggressive. Today, not even Westbrook can hold him back!

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In the fourth quarter of the game, there were cheers of laughter from the stands at FedEx Arena when Westbrook hit a shot from the right corner.

0 for 11, 0 for 3 from 3, 0 points, that's where Westbrook has played so far today.

After defending Durant with a 3-for-14 shot last season, Link zeroed out Westbrook, a high-potential guard!

To be honest, this result surprised even Link. He didn't expect that Westbrook would be so hard today. In terms of hard power, this also makes no sense.

Link only remembers that in previous history, Westbrook went 0 for 13 in a certain game in a season, and the team still won.

There was a lot of media coverage of it at the time, as teams going 0-for-13 or worse while winning were last seen in 2001, when David Wesley was playing for the Hornets. Played the same poor performance. As a result, the media called Westbrook's poor performance a once-in-a-decade.

But this matter Link is just an impression, which season and which game Westbrook completed this "feat", Link is not very clear.

But if you work hard, maybe the days when Westbrook made history will become today.

No, not making history. Westbrook's 0-for-13 was on fire because he played like this and the team won. But today, Link will beat the Thunder with Westbrook locked up!

Link's defense is only one aspect, and Westbrook's poor performance today is also the reason why he has not yet scored in sports battles. In the last three minutes, Westbrook's state was difficult to get up again.

After this ball, the Grizzlies lead the Thunder by 1 point! That's right, only 1 point ahead!

Because today, the performance of Harden and Durant is really outstanding! Especially Durant, he perfectly continued the state of scoring 30+ points in the first two games.

After Westbrook struck the iron for the 11th time, Durant immediately took control of the ball and pushed forward, and used a post-up single to force Tony Allen!

The height of his rollover jumper was unmatched by Tony Allen. Although Tony Allen made some small moves that made Durant uncomfortable, in this case, Durant's rollover jumper still hit!

The scoring champion is the scoring champion, and Durant easily turned a shot that was not an opportunity into a goal!

"Basketball again! Kevin Durant let the Thunder overtake the score again! God, how many times has he wiped Westbrook tonight? Very bad for them!"

Hollins called to stop the game, and Durant did not work well for either guarding Gay or guarding Tony Allen today. Now, Hollins had to let that fight continue.

Westbrook is almost exhausted, and now it's time for Link to gamble with Durant.

"In the last three minutes, Link, go to the third position and solve the last trouble. Then, end it all with victory!"

Hollins said this to his core forward who had already scored 18 points and nine assists and drove opposing point guards to pieces. Westbrook got it, now it's time for him to get Durant!

Although the task is very serious, this is the price of being a core player! Only by shouldering greater responsibilities can we gain greater status.

The duel between Link and Durant was due, but there was no way to escape it.

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