In the second quarter, when the Memphis Grizzlies trailed by 10 points, they fought back almost textbookly.

In the third quarter, when the Oklahoma City Thunder trailed the Grizzlies by 11 points, the Thunder didn't play well enough. Unlike the Grizzlies, the Thunder has completely fallen!

At this point, the game was already in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder still trailed the Grizzlies by 8 points.

Since being stunned by Link in the third quarter, the Thunder have never taken the lead. Durant's offensive efficiency plummeted, and Link instead played steadily and led the Grizzlies to the initiative.

During the rotation time, due to the presence of Tony Allen and Jimmy Butler, the Thunder's proud bench firepower in the first quarter was completely gone. Reggie Jackson and Kevin Martin played a good game, and I don't know if the Thunder miss James Harden now

The Thunder worked desperately to narrow the margin to double digits. But when you look at the time, it's not enough!

Durant hasn't given up yet, meeting the Grizzlies for the first time this season, and the black-bellied No. 35 naturally doesn't want to lose. So even though he was exhausted and out of breath, Durant was still trying to take over the game.

As a three-time scoring champion, Durant's efforts have just begun to bear fruit.

Durant just relied on a mid-range shot and a layup to cut four points in a row, which narrowed the difference. So for the third time, there was no doubt that the basketball was passed to Durant again.

Iguodala defended very hard, and Durant was overwhelmed by the Grizzlies signing. During the off-court break, Durant couldn't help but wonder, if Iguodala had been in Memphis last season, would the Thunder still have a chance to win?

Durant didn't dare to think deeply, he wanted to replace conjecture with action!

In the end, Durant chose to play with Ibaka. As long as there is a trace of space, Durant will shoot decisively!

The Thunder's No. 35 got around the screen with the ball, flashed to the free-throw line, and jumped before Iguodala could get rid of Ibaka.

But Durant just jumped up, and before he could lift the basketball, he found that the basketball was out of control and was cut off!

It was Iguodala who sliced the ball out of Durant's hand with precision on the side. The record of scoring points in two consecutive rounds is interrupted!

Iguodala didn't think much about it after snatching the basketball and made a long pass to Link!

If you think Iguodala is just a devil muscleman, you're wrong. Andre Iguodala is a player who sees the big picture and is equally capable of organising and attacking. Therefore, passing the ball to the right person at the first time is difficult for Iguodala.

At this time, it was the "Swiss Army Knife" Seforrosa who defended Link, but it doesn't matter if you are a "Swiss Army Knife" or a "crooked handle", it is okay to take Link today.

With Sephorosa as the axis, Link nimbly turned around and left the Swiss behind. In the end, everyone in the entire Chesapeake Energy Arena could watch in despair as Link hit a layup to stretch the margin back to 10 points

In the last minute of the game, Link opened the difference. Durant stopped, put his hands on his knees, and gasped for breath.

He was tired, and he felt like he couldn't hold on.

"Kevin Durant has played 43 minutes today. If he doesn't play in the last minute, then he will play 44 minutes. 44 minutes, even for Durant, is too much consumption. After all, you look at the characters who defend him. Against Iguodala, Link, Tony Allen, Jimmy Butler and others, the cost is definitely doubled! KD is exhausted, and the Oklahoma City Thunder may struggle to assemble an effective counterattack. ”

The commentator was right, after more than a minute of the game, the Thunder did not play any effective counterattack. They can still score goals, but they can't score back.

Eventually, when the margin was 107-97, the electronic beep sounded relentlessly, leaving the brutal end at the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

Durant covered his head with his hands in frustration, 10 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder actually lost at home by 10 points!

In addition, Link also scored a double-double of 34 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists today! What about Durant? 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

From personal data to team wins, Durant lost both!

The ending he least wanted to see became a reality!

Kevin Durant, defeated tonight!

"It's over, it's finally over. For Oklahoma City fans, the second half of this game was nothing short of mental torture. They must have felt very uncomfortable watching Thunder being crushed to the ground but unable to turn over. Since last season's playoffs, the Grizzlies haven't been able to win at the Chesapeake Energy Arena. But today, they broke that spell! ”

The local commentator in Oklahoma City also had to admit that the Grizzlies were strong today.

On the other side, in addition to Link, who was furious in the second half, Jimmy Butler on the bench also scored 13 points.

On the other hand, on the Thunder bench, Reggie Jackson and Martin combined only scored 14 points.

"Link had a very good individual performance today, and in the first half, it was he who led the attack to close the 10-point deficit. In the second half, it was still him who completely opened the difference. And today, also after the Grizzlies' last big win over the Heat, Link scored a double-double in the second game in a row. How so? We've all seen it. Now Link, he has the ability to play against top small forwards. And the Memphis Grizzlies also have the capital to wrestle with the top teams! ”

defeated James and Durant in a row, and the commentary just didn't want to blow Link. If it's just one show, it could be a coincidence. But beating the top strikers twice in a row has to be said that Link is no longer in the same class as before

After the game, Durant didn't hug Link. He was frustrated and wanted to walk to the players' tunnel, but was stopped by reporters, "Kevin, what do you think is the main reason for today's loss?" ”

Reporters are eager to hear Durant complain about Westbrook, who scored 17 points today, but his 316 shooting percentage is really spicy. For comparison, Westbrook only took 2 fewer shots than Durant today.

As a result, Durant scored 11 more points than Westbrook, and the difference in efficiency between the two sides is clear at a glance.

Therefore, reporters who don't think it's a big deal are going to do something to sow discord.

But what reporters didn't expect was that Durant didn't mention Westbrook at all. He just scratched his head with a sad face, and then said very reluctantly, "I couldn't beat Link at a crucial moment, that's why we lost today." ”

After saying that, Durant walked into the players' tunnel with a gloomy face. It was the first time he had lost so completely, from the result of the match to the individual data.

On the other hand, Link didn't take the opportunity to taunt Durant. When the reporter wanted to interview Link, the striker who scored 30+10 in the face of the scoring champion just pointed at Jimmy Butler, "He is the protagonist of today, go interview him." ”

Do you think Link is good for Butler? No, he was just ordered to delay Butler a few more minutes on the basketball court. Because at this time in the locker room, Randolph had already led the group to surprise Jimmy Butler to celebrate today's excellent performance.

In this joyful atmosphere, the Grizzlies have started an incredible 7-game winning streak! At the same time, ESPN experts also raised a question.

"Next, who can stop the crazy expansion of the Memphis? Who can give them the first defeat of the new season? ”

Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, no one knows the answer. Because the current Memphis Grizzlies seem to be able to beat any team