The overall score of the series was moved to a 1-1 draw, and many media outlets that were still praising the Grizzlies before changed their tunes in an instant.

"The Grizzlies played a great first game, but I'm afraid their chances of making the cut are still not high."

"The Oklahoma City Thunder's offensive ability is very strong, and the last game of the Thunder with three points was 20, which proves that the young Thunder team has fully adapted to the rhythm of the playoffs. Next, they won't give the Grizzlies another chance. ”

"The Grizzlies have been great this season, not only equalizing the highest regular season standings in franchise history, but also scoring their first playoff win in franchise history. But further? I don't think it's time yet. ”

This is the case in competitive sports, even if it is just a loss in one game, it can make word of mouth turn in an instant.

At this point, however, Link and Randolph were out of the way. The forward duo was now sitting in a double-decker dinghy, preparing to leave for the middle of the Mississippi River.

"Zach, is your plan to win just fishing?" Link was preparing the supplies on the boat as he struck up a conversation with Randolph.

"When the time comes, I'll tell you my plan to win. Check out our bait, Link, I don't want to go home empty-handed. "Randolph is wearing a pair of sunglasses, a bucket hat on his head, a loose T-shirt and shorts, and a pair of slippers on his feet.

I don't know, I thought the Grizzlies had been eliminated, and Randolph had already started a holiday.

"When the time comes, I don't think you really have any plans to win." Link pursed his lips, knowing that he would stay in the training hall by himself.

"I'm not going to lie to you, are you ready? It's time for us to go! ”

The Mississippi River is the longest river in the United States and the fourth longest in the world. It is the mother river of the United States, and has been responsible for the water transportation of the interior of the United States for generations. There are six cities along the Mississippi River, and Memphis is the most populous of them.

Because the Mississippi River has an excellent ecological environment, the water is rich in fish. It's a paradise for many anglers, and the American Professional Fishing Championship even has a dedicated station on the Mississippi River.

Link and Randolph sat in the bow of the boat, while Big Black Bear's friend helped steer the dinghy. The breeze gently brushed his cheeks, relaxing Link's just impetuous heart. The dinghy gradually moved away from the city and reached the middle of the river. At this time, the banks are covered with trees, and apart from the occasional sight of a few anglers, the surroundings are very quiet.

The Mississippi River is lined with vast expanses of forest, and any angle is a perfect landscape. Randolph stood up lazily, took off his sunglasses, and got ready to get to work!

Link didn't know much about fishing, and he wasn't very interested in it. The biggest reason for this is undoubtedly because the fishing process is very long, and the rod may not move for most of the day.

Patience Link has, otherwise he wouldn't train so hard every day. But just sit and wait for this kind of patience, Link really doesn't have it.

So, Link had a hard time believing that Randolph would actually like fishing. After all, that guy is an impetuous person no matter how you look at it.

However, when he and Randolph actually start fishing, Link finally discovers why Randolph loves fishing. Because in the middle of the unexplored Mississippi River, fish are hooked very quickly!

The ecological environment here is good and there are many fish. Even if you don't have to wait for a long time, you can catch a fish. Randolph's fishing rod had just been thrown down for just over a minute before he had reaped his first trophy of the day.

"Hahaha, look at Link! This guy is so fat, we'll have a full meal later! ”

As soon as Randolph finished speaking, Link's fishing rod moved. He slowly pulled up the rod and found that the weight was really not light.

As a result, when he caught it, Link was stunned, it was actually a hook of pisces!

"Wocao, the first time you encountered this kind of thing?" Link was a little excited, he would get a harvest so quickly, even Link who was not interested in fishing before was interested.

"Nothing to fuss about, Link. In the Mississippi River, a hook of pisces is a common occurrence. When I came to fish last year, I met a Mexican American. When I left, he fished about 40 pounds by himself, but he continued. Randolph said as he helped Link put all the fish in the bucket.

Link looked at the vast Mississippi River, which was a huge place. One person can catch 40 catties of fish...... This is beyond Link's knowledge.

After that, Link and Randolph began to play frequently. It has to be said that fishing in the Mississippi River is really a treat. Because you don't have to wait too long, you can experience the joy of harvest again and again. When a person gains more than they give, that satisfaction is wonderful.

In a few moments, Link and Randolph had harvested a whole bucket of white fish. The largest one weighed five pounds, and this was caught by Link himself.

After the harvest, Randolph set up the grill and prepared to dispose of their spoils on the spot.

Link followed Zhang Luo as well, during which a pair of fishing fathers and sons approached in a dinghy. The little boy is a Link fan, and after asking for Link's autograph, he also gave Link the biggest fish he caught today.

The little boy was very well-behaved, and his father seemed to be kind. Not everyone in Memphis is vicious.

But before leaving, the little boy's father leaned into Link's ear and whispered, "On our home court, we have to kick the Thunder's ass!" them out, come on! ”

With that, his father winked at Link. Link shook his head, Memphis was still a fierce people.

When the setting sun reflected the entire surface of the river, Link and Randolph also tested the fish. The delicious loot combined with the perfect scenery of the Mississippi River made Link's heart extremely calm.

What summer signings, what playoffs, what Durant, Harden, Westbrook...... All of these things were left behind by Link.

It feels like the great relaxation of mind when Link went to Kobe Bryant in the early hours of the morning during the All-Star Game and was in the taxi.

It's just that the beauty of the Mississippi River is more appealing than the empty streets of Los Angeles.

Now, Link knows what Randolph's winning plans are. Completely empty your mind and enjoy this moment of tranquility. The mental and physical recuperation is enough to ensure that they are in the best form in the next game! It's enough to keep them focused in the middle of a busy schedule.

When the exhaustion and impetuousness are swept away, everything will be full of energy.

Kobe's training is like this, and so is Randolph's plan to win.

"Link, do you want to know what my winning plan is? When I got into the playoffs, I learned a lesson, and that was to rest a lot. Only by thoroughly sweeping away the tiredness can we ensure the condition on the court. Enthusiasm can get you on a whim, but it won't help you win an entire series. So, enjoy the sunset today, Link. Going to the basketball arena to practice shooting? Come on, that pair doesn't work for the playoffs. ”

Link nodded his head in agreement. Don't look at Randolph's usual extreme unreliability, but this guy really understands the truth no less than others.

People laugh at me for being crazy, I laugh at people who can't see through it, I'm talking about people like Randolph.

When the sun had almost completely sunk into the forest by the river, Randolph touched his stomach contentedly, then waved at his friend, and the yacht prepared to sail back.

On the way back, Link and Randolph talked a lot. It's just that both of them very tacitly didn't talk about anything about the game.

Despite this, both of them knew it well in their hearts. The day after tomorrow, at the Federal Express Arena, the Thunder will pay their debts in blood.

Now they are relaxed and confident that they can perform well on the field. Part of the reason why Randolph didn't play well in the last game was because he was too tired.

This is their home turf, and no one else can occupy it.

The Grizzlies aren't ready to take the next step in the playoffs? No, it's just the media themselves who aren't prepared.