In the first quarter, both teams scored 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 over on their backs made the fans excited.

The only embarrassment is that after a long time of excitement, you can't see the goal.

The Thunder didn't score the first goal from Durant until they came back from that timeout in the fifth minute. And Link didn't finally score until the sixth minute of the first quarter of the game.

Both sides had a low shooting percentage in the first quarter, and the score was even more shockingly low.

After the 12 minutes of the first quarter, Mike. Brin couldn't help but take off his glasses and wipe them, he thought he was dizzy from old age.

19-16, the Grizzlies led by 3 points, and this is the report card handed over by both sides in the first quarter!

"It was an unexpected scoreline, both teams defended too tightly and neither team was able to score effectively. This game seems to let me see the Memphis Grizzlies two or three years ago. The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the other hand, may be the first time they have been so committed on the defensive end. ”

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

The Grizzlies shot 7-of-23 from the field in the first quarter and shot just 30.4 percent. The Thunder were even more exaggerated, scoring just five times in the first quarter and shooting just 21.7 percent from the field.

Both teams intend to contain each other with defense, which in turn leads to the inability of either team to gain an advantage. Now, the idea that the two teams want to open the score is very clear, whoever can be the first to find a way to score under a tight defense can take the lead!

As for the scoring method, the Grizzlies have been prepared for a long time.

"Andre, you don't rush to play in the second quarter. Tony, Durant is up to you. Don't let him relax, force him to tense his nerves all the time! Link, now you're liberated. Take your chances, and after half-time, I don't want to see the Thunder press so hard again. ”

During the intersectional break, Stevens' arrangement was uncomplicated. All those complicated parts are arranged before the game starts.

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

Link nodded, then looked at the big screen.

The first quarter was really miserable, and only 4 points were scored. is mainly entangled with Durant, and it is not easy to catch the ball.

However, it didn't allow Durant to find his offensive touch, and it was worth it for Link to score a little lower on his own.

Next, I'm sure I'll be able to make up for the score!

Just thinking about it, the electronic beep sound resounded throughout the audience, and the second quarter of the game was about to begin!

The fans were still enthusiastic and did not lose confidence because of the crazy first quarter of the two teams.

Durant walked up with a frown, and 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 to compete with Link.

And then he found out that Tony. Aaron 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? Stinky boy, you'd better not run away later. "Tony. Allen became serious, and Durant's words really annoyed him.

It's as if I can't guard against him. In that case, let's touch it!

As a result, Durant was defended more tightly than in the first quarter. Even before he had the ball, Durant was already thinking about how to get rid of the ball.

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

As for Link, he followed Sephorosa to defend the Thunder's perimeter player who was the least likely to score. This way, Link doesn't have to put too much effort and energy into the defensive end.

The first quarter's war of attrition is over, and now Link is going to start scoring!

Durant is already starting to feel a little physically and mentally exhausted, and although the second quarter has just begun, the Grizzlies' tight defense seems to have no end in sight. Link finished swapping Tony. Allen, Tony. Aaron is finished, and Iguodala, and Butler......

Durant is helpless, but he must also shoulder the responsibility. So, Durant ran back to the outside of the three-point line and received a pass.

At the same time, Perkins covered in place, Durant bypassed the screen, hit the position one step back from the free throw line, and then made a pull-up jumper!

Just when Durant thought that this shot would definitely be scored, he felt that the basketball had been stabbed from behind!

"This feeling of déjà vu...... Durant struggled to reach the basketball that was slapped, only to see Tony. Allen jumped out from behind him and grabbed the basketball in his hands.

A cover that is done from behind after bypassing the cover, Tony. Aaron has succeeded again!

"Nice closure, Tony. Allen's defense is simply leaky! However, will the Grizzlies be able to score this time? ”

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

Conley possessed the ball through half court but was pressed by Westbrook. Although Westbrook couldn't steal the ball directly, it still forced the Grizzlies to slow down their offensive pace.

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

"Swiss Army Knife" Sephorosa's defensive ability is also good, but in Link's opinion, it is much worse than Durant.

Link holds the ball in one hand and stands for Gasol to cover.

As soon as the Spaniards were ready, Link accelerated to the right!

Sephorosa didn't dare to hesitate, ready to bypass the pick-and-roll. However, as soon as he made a move, Link changed direction in front of his body and walked to the side where there was no block!

Fake cover!

"Damn, there's no mistake, the dribbling is so smooth!" Perkins had to make up for it in front of Link, but right now, Perkins really can't keep up with Link.

Link took two big strides and opened up a position with Perkins. Seeing the opportunity, Link jumped up and made a layup!

However, the Thunder's defense naturally can't be that vulnerable. Otherwise, the Grizzlies wouldn't have been so embarrassed in the first quarter.

Sergi. Serge Ibaka arrived with a shot intent on pinning Link's layup to the rebound. A power forward, who averages 3 blocks per game, is no joke.

Link didn't expect Ibaka to come back in such a timely manner, but he wasn't nervous because the attacking space wasn't completely locked in.

Seeing Ibaka lunge towards him, Link took his raised arm and basketball. The whole person curled up and passed under the basket.

But since Link rushed in diagonally and jumped, his body had already flown behind the rebound. However, Link was not in a hurry, he stretched out his long arms and sent the ball to the rebound behind the rebound.

The basketball grazed the rebound and refracted into the net, and Link fell a lot because he kept changing his center of gravity in the air. But before hitting the ground, Link saw the basketball fly into the net.

That's enough!

"Nice pull-up layup, Link dodging Sergi. Ibaka's imperative block! It's amazing to be able to complete a layup when people have already floated behind the rebound! This is the giant planet, this is the ability of the individual! ”

Mike. Brin's eyes lit up, and after a crazy first quarter, the Grizzlies' offense was finally reignited!

Link landed on his back and fell to the ground, and due to the inertia, both legs were cocked after landing.

Link then took advantage of the waist and abdomen, took it and rolled over, and got up directly!

This perfect landing position caused a burst of screams from the Federal Express Arena.

"Damn, are you so happy just getting rid of me?" Durant gritted his teeth, seeing that Link was starting to come back to life, he was still in a stagnant pool of water, and he was in a terrible mood.

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

Durant is also a little upset, and this time he wants to crush Tony with a back hit. Alan.

It stands to reason that Durant is more than 2.10 meters tall. Allen, however, is about the same height as a tall point guard, so he should be very dominant.

However, Tony. Aaron is very good at using confrontation to make up for the height disadvantage. Interfering with a shot is not just about blocking the opponent's shooting lane. Tony. Allen's approach is to give Durant a strong confrontation when he shoots, just to prevent him from making comfortable shots.

In Tony. Under Allen's almost rough interference, Durant, who has a height advantage, felt that his center of gravity was unstable when he jumped and was about to shoot, so he turned over and hit the iron again!

After being consumed by Link for a full quarter, Durant began to get a little anxious. And to deal with such an anxious opponent, it is Tony. Aaron's forte!

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

Mike. Conley had already advanced to the right horn, and the Grizzlies didn't intend to give the Thunder any respite and reaction.

Conley made a tentative step feint to the left, and Westbrook immediately moved sideways. His intentions were good, he wanted to defend aggressively. But Westbrook's defense always had a feeling of overexertion.

It was the same this time, Conley just made a tentative step, and Westbrook reacted so much. So, Conley accelerated in the opposite direction and threw Westbrook away.

As Conley broke through quickly, the entire Thunder's defense shrank.

When Conley jumped, there were at least three defenders around 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 is already in ambush!

"Nice breakaway, Mike. Conley found Link in the empty seat! Kevin. Durant blocked it, but there was no doubt that he had missed the best time! ”

Just like 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 late.

Truth be told, it's not too late. But enough for Link!

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

And after the basketball in the air falls, it coincides with this line.

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

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

The difference was widened to 8 points again, and this time, the Thunder estimated that it would not be so easy to pull the difference back.

Link spread his arms and "soared" happily in front of Durant's eyes.

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