Oklahoma was in a bitter battle, and they never expected their trip to Memphis to be so bumpy today.

The game has entered the sixth minute of the fourth quarter, the Thunder is still behind by 9 points, and the excellent offense of Durant and Westbrook has kept the Thunder from being left behind by the Grizzlies. But again, the Grizzlies didn't give the Thunder any chance to overtake the score.

The Grizzlies have held the lead since Link scored that buzzer-shot in the first quarter. James. After Harden met Link, he almost disappeared. He couldn't defend on the court and couldn't create scoring opportunities for Westbrook and Durant.

As a result, the Thunder could only rely on the individual offense of the twin stars to struggle to support.

At this point, the Grizzlies called a timeout when Westbrook scored on a stiff pull-up jumper.

Lionel. Hollins was so calm that even with Westbrook scoring, he still held a seven-point advantage. As a team known for their defense, Hollins believes their team can hold to the end. After a whole game, can't you hold these last few minutes?

The Thunder's offense is basically supported by Durant and Westbrook, but these two guys are exhausted. Their efficiency began to slip and they looked like they were sweating profusely.

At this point, the Thunder must field a third-place defender other than Durant and Westbrook if they still want to bite the score. And there's no doubt that that person will be Harden.

So, Hollins looked at Link and hooked his finger at him. Link got up with ease, he's been fighting Harden all day today, and he's been dominant. James. Harden has only scored eight points so far, but has made 12 shots. On the Thunder team, Harden is second only to Westbrook and Durant in terms of shots.

Link, on the other hand, has scored 17 points, 8 assists, 6 rebounds and 2 steals after three quarters of struggle. On top of that, Link has only conceded one goal so far, and he's very efficient. It's really not an exaggeration to say that Link blew up Harden.

And with Chris. Webb predicted the same, Link is just one assist away from a double-double today. In his first game as a regular Grizzlies player, Link has a good chance of setting a career milestone.

While Harden hasn't played well so far, the Thunder have no other option. Ibaka and Jeff. Although Green can also score points, as the main point of attack, it is still a little less interesting.

"Link, after this play, I need you to play until the end of the game. James. Harden is definitely going to play, and he's up to you. "Hollins didn't talk nonsense with Link because he knew Link understood what he meant. Although Link joined the team halfway, Hollins never worried about Link's run-in with the team.

He played well suited to his system from the start, he knew every tactic by heart and was able to position himself accurately on the court.

Link nodded and licked his lips. In the final moments of the game, he won't let any surprises happen. Now he is two assists away from getting a double-double, and to say that Link doesn't want to get a double-double is false.

After all, after signing a 2 million contract with the Grizzlies, he has been closely watched by the media. If you can hit two pairs of stats, then whether those people are used to looking at themselves or not, you have to shut up!

Therefore, Link is very happy that he can play in the last moments. Of course, he doesn't deliberately brush two pairs of data. It's about getting the last two assists or four rebounds as much as possible in a normal game.

The timeout ended, and O.J. Mayo went off the court in disgrace. At first, it was thought that Link would only pose a threat to the number three. But now, Mayo finds himself replaced by Link.

A player who is more efficient offensively and better defensively, why shouldn't the coach use it?

As soon as Link came on the court, he saw James. Harden also shed his training jersey. The two sides occasionally looked at each other, and it was an awkward glance.

Link smiled at Harden and waved, but Harden immediately avoided his gaze. Link believes that the bearded man may never go to a nightclub party again before facing himself.

Speaking of which, I seem to have been in a nightclub for a long time yesterday......

"The game restarted and the Oklahoma City Thunder were still trailing by seven points. James. Harden is back on the line, and hopefully he can play his role as a sixth man. In the first three quarters of today's game, Harden completely lost himself. However, we found out that Link also played. It seems that Harden will not have an easy time today. ”

Webber smiled playfully, and for some reason, watching Link abuse Harden had become one of his bad tastes. The undrafted rookie defeated one by one in the past two years, as exciting as a serial.

When Harden faced Link again, he didn't have the arrogance of yesterday. His eyes were blank, as if Link was last year's flower show.

"Cheer up, isn't the game over yet? Didn't you say that no one could stop the Thunder? Am I not human? ”

Link didn't let Harden go, and he continued to torment Harden's nerves with his words.

Harden ignored it, seemingly calm, but in fact panicked. He kept his eyes on Link, thinking that the ball must not fall into the hands of this number 0.

Unfortunately, however, Mike. Conley acted as if he was deliberately working against Harden and handed the ball to Link as soon as halftime.

"Damn it!" Harden spread his arms and took two steps back, afraid he wouldn't be able to catch up with Link.

Link called for cover, and Randolph immediately brought it up without hesitation. This may be the only undrafted pick in the league this year who is qualified to call his teammates to cover for him.

Serge Ibaka was still very jealous of Link, and he was still impressed with Link's whistle layup at the end of the first quarter. Whatever you say, you have to use a successful defense to save face.

Harden was delayed by Randolph without any suspense, and Ibaka immediately stepped back and returned to the basket to guard.

Link looked at this formation, and the Thunder team really gave him a chance. Respectful is better than obedient, Link stared at the basket with his eyes, but passed the ball behind him.

Big Brother Randolph was waiting behind Link to pass the ball, and at first he saw that Link didn't look back, and he was still wondering if the guy would see him.

Who knows, the basketball was really sent. Ibaka took care of one or the other, he went to keep an eye on Link, and no one stared at the big black bear.

Randolph took a shot as soon as he received the basketball, and the mid-range jumper wasn't a problem for him. Harden faced Randolph, who was two or three times his size, and didn't even bother to interfere with his shots.

Randolph scored comfortably and the margin was stretched back to nine points. There was jubilation in the FedEx Arena, and after defeating the defending champions, they will have a good chance of beating another team in the top four in the West today!

"This is the ninth time this is Link's ninth assist in this game. He didn't look back, and he accurately judged Zach. Location of Randolph. Link knows the Grizzlies' system inside and out, and the kind of player will be in demand wherever he goes. That's why he can get a 2 million contract. It's not for nothing that his salary is higher than some first-round picks! ”

After saying this, Webb was stunned. A player like Link will be popular wherever he goes, so were the Houston Rockets brain-dead in the first place?

Link adjusted his breath and was just one assist away from his first career double-double. A month ago, he was wondering if he would have a chance to get a foothold in the NBA. But now, he's on the verge of a double-double in the NBA.

No matter how exaggerated it may be, Link won't let the opportunity slip through his fingertips.

The Grizzlies' defense was as tough as ever, and the more in the final moments of the game, the tighter it became. The Thunder's ranking in the West can basically be said to be worry-free. Only if nothing else, they can definitely enter the top five in the west.

As for the Grizzlies, they don't even know if they're going to take an early vacation in the summer or fight in the playoffs, so their desire to win is even stronger.

Westbrook was ready to attack himself as soon as halftime, but Conley's calm reach out allowed the impatient Westbrook to lose control of the basketball.

Fortunately, Sephorosa actively picked up the basketball so that the Thunder did not miss the offensive opportunity. Westbrook's offense had just failed, so Swiss guard Sephorosa passed the ball to Durant, who trusted the restrained No. 35 at the crucial moment.

Durant tried several breakaways, but was stopped by Gay. It has to be said that Guy was the Grizzlies' best player today. If he hadn't had a five-to-five fight with Durant, the Grizzlies would have been destroyed long ago.

Durant's offense was fruitless, so he had to pass the ball to Harden. Harden became nervous as soon as he got the ball, because he was suppressed by Link for the whole game today, and he had lost the confidence to beat Link.

"Come on, you're two points away from scoring a double today." Link continued to trash talk at Harden, not giving the guy's already tormented nerves a chance to relax.

All eyes are on Harden, and everyone expects him to win this round against the undrafted pick.

As a result, Harden didn't attack, but returned the ball to Durant, and he coaxed!

"Holy! Dump the pot!? When Durant received the ball, there were only five seconds left before the end of the 24-second offensive time. He had no way to get rid of Guy, so he had to dribble and shoot immediately.

Guy was very dead, but fortunately, Durant's shot still hit the ball magically. Although the goal was scored, every Thunder player was in a heartbeat. After all, they can't rely on this kind of magic goal every round to stabilize the situation, right?

"James. Harden still didn't score, and he didn't even try to attack. Now that the pressure on Durant and Westbrook is increasing, he should step up! ”

Harden also knew he needed to step up, but his strength didn't allow it today.

After two rounds, the difference between the two teams is still in the 7-point and 9-point range. Link didn't get any scoring stats, but he also didn't give Harden a chance to score.

Seeing that the game time was dwindling a little bit, Scott. Brooks is also getting nervous. Before coming to Memphis, he thought about a lot of possible scenarios, but he never thought that the Thunder would lose.

In the final 1:03 of the game, the Thunder, who were still seven points behind, ushered in the most critical defensive round. This time, if their defense can't be successful, the game is basically gone.

Indeed, some people will say that Maddie also staged a miracle of slashing 13 points in 35 seconds, what is there that can't catch up with just 9 points?

But if 35.13 seconds is so good, it can't be called a miracle.

Conley continued to play the offense according to the tactics, and he handed the ball to Guy from beyond the three-point line. Guy had already scored 25 points by this time, making him the second-highest scorer for the Grizzlies. The first highest was Randolph, who scored 31 points today. Of the 31 minutes, a lot of them ate the cakes that Link had delivered.

Guy made a couple of triple moves with the ball, but found Durant unmoved. Guy, who wanted to attack impulsively, calmed down again when he thought about the importance of this attack.

He saw Link cutting inside, so he struck the ground and passed, sending the opportunity to Link!

Although Link didn't score 20 points today, he already impressed the Thunder players. As soon as he received the ball, the Thunder's defense immediately contracted. Link dribbled with the ball and hit the basket. But at the last moment, he used a behind-the-back pass to return the ball to Guy!

Guy was ready to watch the show, but he didn't expect the opportunity to come back to him. Link is like a yellow-skinned magician who can always send the ball out when people least expect it.

"Come in, come in!" Link secretly prayed in his heart that if this goal was scored, the first two pairs of his career would be in hand!

Guy stepped on the three-point line when he shot, which was the least cost-effective shooting position. Take a step in and he can get closer to the basket. Take a step back and he can get an extra point.

But now Guy has no control over this, his shot is not hesitating, extremely smooth!

After seeing Guy's shooting action, Link turned around early and secretly gritted his teeth. Guy's shooting is very smooth and unguarded, so there should be no problem. Now, it's time for the damn media to shut up!

Meanwhile, Jeff was watching the game. Austin laughed. From this point of view, by the time this summer, Link will be worth more than 2 million. That's why he only signed with the Grizzlies for one year.

"Brush."

Turning early, Link heard the Nets tumbling and the fans cheering, and then saw Guy raise his arms in celebration of the goal.

So to speak, the two pairs are stable!