In the second game of the series, Durant came with the determination to win. He knows exactly how passive it is to go back to Oklahoma with a 0-2 scoreline.

As a result, Durant told himself today that he had to win at the Federal Express Arena. He did it in the regular season, and in the playoffs, he can certainly do it!

However, Durant seems to have forgotten. The last time he won at the Federal Express Arena, he didn't know the winner until the last 0.9 seconds.

On the one hand, Durant's ability to beat the Grizzlies in 0.9 seconds is a reflection of his strength. But on the other hand, the Grizzlies only lost the last 0.9 seconds, proving that they didn't let the Thunder take advantage either!

So today, the Grizzlies reminded Durant of how hard they played in the last game.

In this game, the players who performed reasonably well for the Thunder were Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka. For the rest, all the scores are not doubled, not to mention, the efficiency is still poor.

The most typical is Kevin, who should have shouldered the heavy responsibility. Martin, as a sixth man, the existence of a team's third offensive point, Martin only made 1 of 10 shots today, missed all 5 three-point shots, and scored 2 points!

It's not scary to score only 2 points, but it's scary to only score 2 points with resources from 10 shots, which is a bit too much to say.

Kevin. Martin is just a representative, and the rest of the Thunder just aren't so exaggerated, but not without responsibility.

On the other hand, the Grizzlies, Link did not fight Durant today, but played team basketball.

The Grizzlies' starting five Tigers all scored in double figures, and off the bench, Tobias. Harris and Nick. Yang also scored in double digits.

So today, while Durant scored 36 points, Westbrook also scored 21 points. But in the face of a huge comprehensive gap, the Thunder finally lost 97-105!

The series lost two in a row, and the moment the game ended, Durant felt his head "boom" and became blank.

"Ten wins in a row, this is the Grizzlies' 10th win in this year's playoffs! In the first two rounds, the Grizzlies swept their opponents with a total score of 4-0. Facing the Thunder in this round, the Grizzlies won two more games in a row! Ten straight playoff wins, which is also the second-longest playoff winning streak in NBA history! ”

Mike. Brin didn't expect that he would accidentally be born another historical record.

The Grizzlies are the only team currently undefeated in the playoffs, and they are also the second-best team in NBA history with a 10-game winning streak in the playoffs.

Mike. Brin can assure that there must be a lot of people who are stunned by now. They certainly thought it would be a tight game and could even go to extra time.

Because the Thunder can't accept a situation of falling behind 0-2, they are bound to fight back.

But in reality, the Grizzlies won neatly. Don't look at the score difference is only 8 points, in this high-level matchup, the 8-point difference is not small.

Mike. Brin's conjecture was correct, and there are indeed many people who are surprised by the result, including Dwayne, who just received a call from James to complain. Wade.

"It's 2-0? Is the Oklahoma City Thunder going to be done like this? Wade kept asking himself this question.

At the moment of victory, countless colorful confetti fell from the sense of the Federal Express. I don't know, I thought the Grizzlies had won the championship.

But it's something to celebrate, because it's the closest Grizzlies have come to breaking out of the West!

Durant and Westbrook left the court with their heads down, and for them, the day was unfortunate and lucky.

Unfortunately, the Thunder are quite dangerous right now. Let the Grizzlies win one more game, win one point, and the opponent will get the match point.

But luckily, after this game, the Thunder are finally coming back to their warm and sweet home. There, there are fans who support them and fight to the end. There, there is a silver lining to them.

Durant didn't want to give up on his championship dream, and he told himself that he couldn't be discouraged yet.

Starting in Oklahoma, he's going to change the course of the playoffs.

After the game, Link, who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds but handed out 9 assists, was interviewed by reporters.

The question is simple, "The next game will be played in Oklahoma City, will you find it difficult?" ”

Facing the camera, Link didn't make a big fuss, nor did he continue to spray Durant, but was very calm, "No, speaking of which, I still like that city." ”

Oklahoma City, that was the beginning of Link's career.

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The Grizzlies lead the Thunder 2-0, which is an outcome that most people didn't expect. The Thunder were invincible in the first two rounds of the regular season and playoffs, but they seemed a little overwhelmed against the Grizzlies.

In fact, it is not without reason that the Thunder has fallen to this point, first of all, the thickness of the Thunder's bench is really not enough.

Previously, they also had Harden, who they were proud of. But now, there's only one Kevin who doesn't work from time to time. Martin.

What about outside of Martin? There was basically no one on the bench.

Reggie. Jackson is too frizzy, Fischer is too old, Nick. Collison's strength is too ordinary, and the rest is a bunch of leftovers. By the way, in this pile of "leftovers", there is also the former grizzly bear eye tabbit.

In such a situation, the Thunder's starters, especially Durant and Westbrook, would have to play very, very well enough to help the Thunder win.

How good is that? People don't know. In short, Westbrook and Durant combined for 57 points in the last game, which is still not enough.

It's not that the Thunder don't have a chance, it's just that it's too hard. If the two sides are in similar shape, it will definitely be the Grizzlies who will win!

After two games, the Thunder are no longer the favorites to win the Western Conference. After Game 2, 14 of ESPN's 16 experts chose the Grizzlies to win the series.

For the first time ever, people have taken a look at this team from "country Tennessee."

So much so that when the Grizzlies fended off Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City, they were frantically besieged by reporters.

This has never happened before.

However, reporters found that Link's mood did not seem to be so high. The audience just smiled stiffly and didn't exchange sprays with Durant in front of the media.

Everyone wonders, the Grizzlies have just won ten consecutive playoff games, why is Link so calm? If the Thunder were to take a 2-0 lead over the Grizzlies, Durant would have to jump to the sky.

Link wasn't actually excited, but when he returned to Oklahoma City again, Link had mixed feelings. In addition to excitement, there are many other emotions mixed in.

After all, this land carries too much of his laughter and tears. And nowadays, it's a place where things are different.

Joan. Brockman, a friend and foe but righteous man, is no longer playing in the Development League. He gave up his NBA dream and went to the European League to work hard to make ends meet. No way, undrafted picks like Link are rare. Joan. Brockman's is the most real life of a player at the bottom.

Even the Oklahoma Blue team is history. After the Thunder acquired the blue team and became its subordinate team, although they retained the name of the team, they completely reorganized the team.

Now the blue team, from the coach to the players, is all involved by the Thunder, so none of them are known to Link.

At noon, when the Grizzlies arrive at the hotel, most people choose to take a nap to recharge for the afternoon's training.

But Link went out alone, and didn't invite anyone along.

Oklahoma City has changed a lot, but there are some things that haven't. The place where Link was going, he didn't want anyone to bother......

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A pair of Link's special edition sneakers were placed in front of the tombstone, although these shoes are from the Kobe series, but because they are Link's special edition, they also have some features that the regular version sneakers do not have.

One of the most distinctive features is the letters engraved on the edge of the sole.

"Lao Tzu is back, I haven't come to see you for a long time." Link crouched in front of the tombstone, and now, when he came here again, he was not as sad as he used to be.

Because he is confident that Upshaw will surely be happy with what he has achieved so far.

"Your sister has been admitted to college, the University of Washington School of Medicine, one of the best medical schools in the country, and she will become a doctor in the future! What does this mean? That means you don't have to worry about your family. ”

Link said, smiling to himself. As promised, he paid for Upshaw's sister five years of school at once. It takes five years to study medicine.

But that little girl, now she has started to study part-time at the same time, and she has paid back the money to Link.

Link didn't refuse, not because he couldn't bear the money, but because he didn't want to give to others casually.

With such a good sister, Link believes that Upshaw's mother will not have to worry about anything in the future.

"Also, your No. 0 jersey is going to the NBA Finals! That's right, the NBA Finals, I've never mentioned this to you before, have I? But this year, I might be able to do it. I know it's going to be a tough game against the Thunder and there's a good chance we'll get in the way on the road. But no amount of obstacles can stop us completely. We're already on the highway and it's impossible to just stop. If you can make it to the finals......"

Link paused, and his expression became serious, "If I can really make it to the finals, then I will wear the No. 0 jersey and lift the highest honor in the basketball world with you!" Isn't that what we're dreaming of? ”

After saying that, Link squatted in front of the tombstone for about ten minutes before getting up and silently leaving wearing sunglasses and a peaked cap.

No one knew that an NBA superstar had appeared in a nondescript cemetery, and Link didn't need anyone to know.

It's as if Link didn't ask anyone to go with him, because it was a private conversation between him and his good brother.

When Link got into the taxi for the return trip, the remembrance was over.

Next, all that's left in Oklahoma City is killing!