Five Hundred and Sixty-Three: Completely Liberated

In the first quarter, the two teams scored very low, but the scene was not dull. Because on the defensive end, the two sides played quite passionately.

Fierce collisions, powerful confrontations, and scenes of people turning their backs on horses all made the fans excited.

The only embarrassing thing is that it was lively for a long time but could not see the goal.

The Thunder didn't score the first goal until the fifth-minute timeout came back. Link didn't finally have a scoring record until the sixth minute of the first quarter.

The first-quarter hit rate of both sides is very low, the score is even more outrageous.

After the 12-minute game in the first quarter, Mike Brin couldn't help but took off his glasses and wiped them. He thought he was dizzy.

, the Grizzlies lead by 3 points, this is the report card handed over by both sides in the first quarter!

"This score is really unexpected. Both teams' defenses are too tight, which prevents both sides from scoring effectively. This game seems to let me see the Memphis Grizzlies two or three years ago. And Oklahoma City Marlei, probably the first time he's been so invested on the defensive end."

After Mike Brin finished speaking, he looked at the game data on the tablet.

The Grizzlies went 7 of 23 in the first quarter, shooting only 30.4 percent from the field. The Thunder was even more exaggerated. In the first quarter, there were only 5 sports scores, and the shooting rate was only 21.7%.

Both teams intend to use defense to contain each other, which in turn results in neither one gaining an advantage. Now, the idea of ​​the two teams wanting to draw the score is very clear, who can take the lead in finding a way to score under strict defense, who can take the lead!

The scoring method, the Grizzlies have long been prepared.

"Andre, don't rush to play in the second quarter. Tony, Durant will be left to you. Don't let him relax and force him to be tense all the time! Link, now you're free. Take the chance, I don't want to see the Thunder push so hard after halftime."

During the break, Stevens' arrangement is not complicated. All those complicated parts are arranged before the game starts.

You know, the Grizzlies have two more games off than the Thunder! This time, enough Grizzlies to study the Thunder thoroughly.

Link nodded, then looked at the big screen at the scene.

The first quarter was really bad enough, and only 4 points were recorded. Mainly entangled with Durant, not easy to catch the ball.

But it didn't let Durant find the offensive feeling, and Link's low score was worth it.

Next, we must be able to make up the score!

Just thinking about it, the electronic buzzer sounded throughout the audience, and the second quarter of the game is about to start!

The fans were still very enthusiastic, and they did not lose confidence because of the frenzied strikes in the first quarter of the two teams.

Durant frowned and walked up. It is not difficult to see that Durant is also very dissatisfied with the current result.

In the second quarter, the Thunder took the lead in attacking, and Durant excitedly ran to the frontcourt, ready to continue his showdown with Link.

Then he found that Tony Allen had crossed in front of him.

"Just kidding, are you going to run away from me like this?" Durant turned his head and yelled at Link. He didn't expect the Grizzlies to suddenly switch to defense.

"Escape? Brat, you'd better not escape later." Tony Allen became serious, Durant's words really annoyed him.

It's as if he can't stop him. If so, let's touch it!

As a result, Durant encountered a tighter defense than the first quarter. Even without the ball, Durant is already thinking about how to get the ball out of the way.

Tony Allen's defense is purer than Link's!

As for Link, he followed Severosa to guard the Thunder's perimeter player with the least scoring threat. In this way, Link does not have to put too much effort and energy on the defensive end.

The war of attrition in the first quarter is over, now Link is about to start scoring!

Durant has begun to feel a little physically and mentally exhausted. Although the second quarter has just started, the Grizzlies' tight defense,

But it seems that there is no head in sight. Link is over, Tony Allen is over, Tony Allen is over, and Iguodala, and Butler...

Durant is helpless, but he must also take responsibility. As a result, Durant ran back to the three-point line and received a pass.

At the same time, Perkins screened in place, Durant bypassed the screen, hit a step behind the free throw line, and then made a pull-up jumper!

Just when Durant thought that the goal would definitely be scored, he felt that the basketball was stabbed from the back!

"This feeling of deja vu..." Durant tried his best to reach the basketball that was slapped flying, only to see Tony Allen jumping from behind him and grabbing the basketball in his hand first.

A block from behind after bypassing the screen, Tony Allen succeeded again!

"Beautiful shot block, Tony Allen's defense is nothing short of leaking! However, can the Grizzlies score this time?"

After Tony Allen fell, he handed the ball to Conley for the first time.

Conley had the ball through halftime, but was pressed by Westbrook. Although Westbrook failed to steal the ball directly, it still forced the Grizzlies to slow down their offense.

Instead of tangling with Westbrook, Conley jumped up and handed the ball to Link! Seeing this, Cefrosa only crossed in front of Link, Durant had just finished entanglement with Tony Allen, and he couldn't come back for a while.

The "Swiss Army Knife" Severosa's defensive ability is also good, but in Link's view, it is far worse than Durant.

Link held the ball with one hand and stood waiting for Gasol to cover.

After the Spaniard was ready to pick and roll, Link immediately accelerated to the right!

Severosa didn't hesitate, ready to get around the pick-and-roll. However, just after he made a move, Link changed direction in front of him and walked to the side without the pick-and-roll!

Fake cover!

"Damn, did I make a mistake, the dribbling is really smooth!" Perkins had to make up and defend in front of Link, but now, Perkins's footsteps really couldn't keep up with Link.

Link took two big steps and opened a position with Perkins. Seeing that the opportunity was right, Link took off for a layup!

However, the Thunder's defense naturally can not be so fragile. Otherwise, the first quarter would not limit the Grizzlies so embarrassed.

Serge Ibaka rushed in, intending to press Link's layup on the backboard. A power forward who averages three blocks per game is no joke.

Link did not expect Ibaka to come back so timely, but he was not nervous because the offensive space was not completely blocked.

Seeing Ibaka rushing towards him, Link took down his raised arm and the basketball. The whole person curled up and passed through the underside of the basket.

But because Link rushed in and jumped diagonally, his body had already flown behind the backboard. However, Link was not in a hurry. He stretched out his long arms and stunned the ball behind the backboard.

The basketball rubbed against the backboard and refracted into the net, and Link fell heavily because he kept changing his center of gravity in the air. But before landing, Link saw the basketball fly into the net.

This is enough!

"Beautiful pull-bar layup, Link dodged Serge Ibaka's inevitable block! It's amazing to be able to complete a layup when someone has already floated behind the backboard! This is a superstar Ball, that's personal ability!"

Mike Brin's eyes lit up. After a frantic first quarter, the Grizzlies' offense was finally rekindled!

Link fell to the ground with his back on his back. Due to too much inertia, his legs were cocked up after he landed.

Link then took advantage of the situation to use his waist and abdomen, rolled over after receiving it, and got up directly!

This perfect landing position caused the Federal Express Arena to scream.

"Damn, are you so happy just getting rid of me?" Durant gritted his teeth, watching Link begin to resurrect, there was still a pool of stagnant water on his side, and he was in a terrible mood.

"Don't tell me, your opponent is not me now." Link waved his hand and ran away from Durant. After that, Durant saw Tony Allen's focused eyes again.

Durant is also a little over the top, and this time he wants to crush Tony Allen with a back fight.

It stands to reason that Durant is more than 2.10 meters tall, but Tony Allen is similar in height to a high point guard, so he should be very dominant.

However, Tony. Allen will use confrontation to make up for the disadvantage of height. Interfering with shots is not just about blocking the opponent's shooting line. Tony Allen's method is to give Durant a strong confrontation when he shoots, that is, to not let Comfort shoot.

Under the almost rude interference of Tony Allen, Durant, who had an advantage in height, felt that his center of gravity was unstable when he took off to shoot, so he turned over and made a jumper to strike again!

After being consumed by Link for a whole quarter, Durant became a little anxious. And dealing with such anxious opponents is Tony Allen's strength!

Link took the defensive rebound personally this time, and then made a long pass directly from the backcourt!

Mike. Conley has already advanced to the right horn, the Grizzlies do not intend to give the Thunder any chance to breathe and react.

Conley made a tentative step fake to the left, and Westbrook moved sideways immediately. His original intention was good, and he wanted to actively defend. But Westbrook's defense always has a feeling of being too hard.

This time, too, Conley just made a tentative move, and Westbrook reacted like that. So Conley accelerated in the opposite direction, throwing Westbrook away.

With Conley's quick breakthrough, the entire Thunder's defense shrank.

When Conley took off, there were at least three defenders beside him!

But in the air, Conley didn't panic. Staring at the basket, he threw the ball to the bottom left corner!

Over there, Link was already in ambush!

"Beautiful breakthrough shot, Mike Conley found Link in the open space! Kevin Durant blocked it, but there is no doubt that he has missed the best time!"

As Mike. Brin said, Durant has missed the best opportunity to block shots. When Conley broke through, Durant also focused on him. As a result, Durant blocked the shot half a beat too late.

To be honest, it's not too late. But for Link, enough is enough!

After Durant blocked the landing, he was still reluctant to retract his raised arm. He looked back at the basketball, and in the corner, the rim seemed to become a line.

After the basketball in the air fell, it coincided with this line.

With the tumbling of the Nets, Durant knew that his defense failed, and Link scored 5 points in a row!

Don't need to watch Durant on the defensive end, Link is easy! But on the Thunder's side, there is no second player who can watch Link.

The point difference was widened to 8 points again. This time, the Thunder estimated that it would not be so easy to bring the point difference back.

Link opened his arms and happily "flyed" in front of Durant's eyes.

The game has officially entered the rhythm of the Memphis Grizzlies!

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