In Hollins' view, the Grizzlies had completely controlled the initiative in the first quarter, and the reason why the score did not open now was because Westbrook played at a super level in the first quarter.

That's right, Hollins thinks Westbrook is playing at a super level. He acknowledges the physical gifts of the No. 0 guard, but Westbrook has never been a consistent scorer. As long as the X-factor of him is contained, the Thunder will have no way to counter-suppress it by relying on Durant alone!

After seeing the offense and defense at the beginning of the second quarter, Hollins was even more confident in the game! The Grizzlies' first playoff win in history could be today! At this rate, Hollins is confident that Westbrook will be able to keep his shooting percentage below 40 percent!

Even for an outside player, that's a low enough shooting percentage.

On the court, the beautiful cooperation between Link and Randolph widened the gap between the two sides to 6 points. The Grizzlies' forward line is murderous, and during the regular season, people probably didn't realize that they were so dangerous.

Westbrook also knew that he had just missed a great opportunity, so in the next attack of the Thunder, Westbrook finally gave up the right to shoot.

This time, Westbrook broke through the ball and assisted Sergi when he was blocked by the black and white bears. Serge Ibaka slams a dunk under the basket.

Westbrook's assists are like that, and although he is not very organised, he is still able to pass accurately. Under the bag of the opponent's two inside lines, he can still stuff the ball from the gap into the hands of his teammates.

Ibaka's slam dunk revived the somewhat deserted Chesapeake Energy Arena, but Hollins remained unfazed at the Diaoyutai level.

As long as Westbrook doesn't score, as long as there is no connection between him and Durant, everything the Thunder do is in vain!

"James, I'll defend him!" As soon as the Thunder scored, Durant yelled at Harden.

Harden nodded silently and ran to Tony. Aaron. Durant was a little disappointed with that defense just now, and Harden was always in a state of suspense when defending, even in the playoffs.

If Link knew what Durant was thinking, he would have reminded him intimately, "Don't worry, Harden will be like this in the Finals." ”

Durant doesn't like to talk on the court, and that's the impression he made during his time with the Thunder. But Link knows very well that Durant has a black belly, and only Durant may be able to do this kind of thing by opening a trumpet to scare netizens and former teammates.

"You don't really like Russell, do you? He was too impulsive. Link looked at the serious Durant and wanted to tease him.

"What did you say?"

"You're sure to be right to James too. Harden's defense is unhappy, it's just that you don't want to say it to your face. It's okay, I'll help you make the whole world aware of this problem. ”

After Link's words, he suddenly ran to the top of the arc outside the three-point line and received a pass from Conley. After receiving the ball, Link didn't hesitate for a second and smashed the ball to the ground!

Durant looked back and saw a ground-hitting pass! And the person who catches the ball is none other than Tony who cuts in. Alan. Sure enough, Harden didn't keep up!

"This round, Durant and Harden have switched defenses, but for now, Harden's defense seems to be exactly the same." Van Gundy couldn't help but tease, Tony. Allen, a famous offensive idiot, can eat and drink on Harden's head, and there is really no one else in this defense.

Link's ground-hitting pass through the Thunder defense assists Toney. Allen makes a layup. The Grizzlies scored again, and Link threw his hands at Durant, "Want to win the game?" I advise you to take control of the ball yourself! ”

Link knows that plain trash talk won't work for Durant. But if you cut from the side, then Durant's mentality will still be affected to some extent.

20 seconds later, Westbrook's brain-hot pull-up jump shot undoubtedly added fuel to Durant's heart.

Now that the Thunder are behind, Durant is provoked by Link again, and he is already angry. At this time, Westbrook's brain exploded again, and he felt that Durant was cute when he thought about it.

Westbrook was afraid of being defended by Gasol Jr. when he was on the inside, so he made a stop-and-go jump shot halfway through the break. But this guy who wears the same number as Link doesn't have the same feel as Link.

His shooting action is so stiff that even Link can't stand it, strictly speaking, Westbrook's shooting posture is still very standard, there is nothing wrong with it, just too stiff, straight up and down!

From the start, Westbrook feels like he's pushing too hard. He jumped and shot with obvious stagnation, and then relied on super finger and wrist strength to "smash the ball out"! The whole process was extremely stiff and too hard, and his shot was even ridiculed by fans as a "zombie jump shot".

Seeing Westbrook squander the opportunity because he went it alone, Durant felt unspeakable bitterness in his heart.

"What am I talking about? You've got to take control of the ball, Kevin. "Link continues to fan the flames, and the villain should look like a villain.

Durant still ignored Link, but estimated that he had cursed Westbrook and Link a thousand times in his heart.

The six-point gap is delicate, and the Grizzlies can pull the margin to double digits with hard work. But if Thunder Nu works hard, the difference will be closed soon.

It can be said that this is a turning point in the game.

Durant defended Link very tightly this time, with one hand against Link's chest and one hand blocking his receiving route. But Link is not in a hurry, relying on his own efforts, he naturally can't beat Durant. But with a team system, Link can beat most of the league's stars!

This time, Link reaches out and calls Tony. Allen screened himself off the ball. The purpose of this cover is clear, to force Durant and Harden to switch positions!

"James, don't change guards!" Durant saw through Link's plan, but if he didn't switch guards, Durant would inevitably be thrown some distance away by Link.

No sooner had Link borrowed the cover to run away than Conley's ball arrived. Link didn't make a shooting feint after receiving the ball, a trick he had used too many times to fool Durant.

Link took a step to the left as Durant approached, and he was on the verge of bursting. Sure enough, Durant immediately changed his focus and blocked the past, the defender in the pursuit of defense was the most impatient, and the words that Link just said to Durant also made Durant desperately want to shut up Link.

But the more anxious a player is, the more he forgets what to think.

After seeing that Durant was fooled, Link withdrew his left foot, and then turned around with his right foot as the axis, perfectly passing the scoring champion!

"Another superb offensive foot, haha, the scoring champion was provoked!"

After passing Durant, Link was also very close to the basket. He held the basketball high with one hand, and with a slight force on his wrist and fingers, he gently pushed the ball into the basket.

The stance of the ball was not like a shot or a throw, it was all an impromptu reaction of Link in a tense situation. But such a shot instead showed Link's soft feel to the fullest.

Westbrook watched the ball and felt embarrassed to himself. Why is it so comfortable to shoot......

After this goal, Link's personal score has come to 11 points! The Grizzlies are a forward duo with both points in double figures, with Link and Randolph completely overshadowing Durant and Westbrook.

After the goal, Link hooked his finger at Durant, and Link knew that the heart of the No. 35 had already ignited a raging fire.

The point difference was widened to 8 points, the Thunder was in danger, and Durant couldn't bear it. This time, when the Thunder attacked again, Durant finally raised his arm, he took the initiative to ask for the ball, ready to attack himself!

Kevin. Durant took the initiative to ask for the ball to attack, and he knew that the Thunder was not safe right now. If this attack fails again, then the margin will be widened to 10 points. When the time comes, the Grizzlies will be able to set up the bus with peace of mind. ”

As soon as Durant got the ball, Toney. Allen raised his hand to block Durant's eyes. Battier's blindfold has been widely spread among the Grizzlies. This blindfold may have a limited substantive effect, but it does have the effect of upsetting the attacker.

According to Battier, "Even if you score against the position, don't let him score comfortably." ”

Durant, who was already angry, is now being disturbed by blindfolding, and he is even more impatient. He made a tentative move and went straight to break through Tony. Allen, but as soon as he took a step, Durant found that the basketball was out of control!

Looking down, it turns out that Link has unknowingly made up for Durant, just waiting for him to dribble and wait for the opportunity to steal!

A distraught Durant didn't look at the defense that carefully, which made him a big mistake. And Link's trash talk and Tony. Aaron's blindfold has such an effect. Mental offense, sometimes it really works on the basketball court.

"Damn it!" Durant immediately chased back, he just had the basket in his eyes, and it was indeed his carelessness.

Link intercepted the basketball and went on a fast break, but was quickly caught up by Durant. That guy takes one step when Link takes two steps, those long legs, Link only has envy.

Durant gritted his teeth, he was bound to use a rough chase to take a big risk, and he was ashamed!

Link hit the basket, looked back behind him, then suddenly jumped up and turned in the air and smashed the ball outside the three-point line!

At the top of the three-point arc, Zach. Randolph receives basketball! But at this time, the Thunder's defense basically chased back to the restricted area! Including Ibaka, he didn't expect Randolph to hold the ball from beyond the three-point line!

Randolph didn't hesitate and shot from beyond the three-point line!

During his time in New York, Randolph was criticized for being a No. 4 and often shooting from beyond the three-point line. In those days, a big-tonnage No. 4 position had to shoot an average of 2.2 three-pointers per game, which was incredible! After coming to the Grizzlies, Randolph relented and honestly shot in the low post and mid-range.

But the truth is, Randolph does have the ability to shoot three-pointers. It may be unstable and cannot be used as a conventional weapon. But occasionally a big open three-pointer, Randolph is not impossible to try!

Link's wide vision allowed Randolph, who was dragged to the end, to get such a big open three-point opportunity.

Randolph lifted the basketball, flicked it lightly, and shot from beyond the three-point line.

Scott. Brooks stood up nervously, and the eyes of all the Thunder players were fixed on the basketball that streaked across the dome of the arena.

In the end, Randolph didn't waste Link's brilliant pass. He hit a three-point shot, and while cutting his 13th point of the day, he also widened the gap to 11 points in one fell swoop! Double digits!

"A beautiful combination from Zach and Link, the two of them have combined to score 24 points today!" Van Gundy shouted excitedly, this is what a truly mature duo should look like!

The 11-point margin was on the Thunder, and once the Grizzlies pulled the margin apart, the game would be quite difficult.