233: More than just a scorer

90-91, the Thunder led by one point in the final three minutes. Kevin. Durant threw his fist after scoring the goal, and the taciturn big tall man used his movements and expressions to express his emotions.

Westbrook applauded Durant vigorously, but it still couldn't hide the embarrassment that he couldn't score after four quarters.

0 out of 11, this statistic can be said to be very Westbrook.

And Durant has scored 28 points so far, 8 of 15, and a shooting rate of nearly 60%!

Link scored a full 10 fewer points than Durant, but had nine assists compared to Durant. So looking at the data, it's hard to say who won and who lost.

But soon, the battle between the two will come to an end.

"James, you come on in the last three minutes, I need you to handle every attack calmly." Scott. Brooks chose to replace Westbrook in the last three minutes, which was also a helpless move.

Westbrook was 0-of-11, while Harden was 5-of-11 for 20 points. It doesn't seem to be a difficult decision to decide who the manager should use at the last minute.

Westbrook didn't say anything more, and sat down on the bench with his head down. His performance today is here, and there really is no capital to ask for playing time.

On the Grizzlies side, Hollins is still the same lineup, Link, Tony. Allen, Gay and the Black and White Bears all played, and this was the Grizzlies' lineup to finish the game.

In the final three minutes, the Thunder replaced Westbrook. I would say that it was perhaps a very correct decision. Now, the Thunder have both Harden and Durant scoring points, and their last-minute firepower could cause huge problems for the Grizzlies. ”

Durant looked up at the score after coming on the court, and the Grizzlies really weren't so easy to beat. But now Westbrook won't mess around anymore, and Durant is confident that he will win the game!

Of course, there's one thing he's particularly excited about right now – Brooks finally got him to defend Link!

Since Harden's defensive ability is limited, Brooks asked Harden to defend Tony. Aaron too. And Durant, naturally, rightfully returned to Link!

In the final three minutes, Durant was eager to put an end to it all!

At the end of the timeout, the Grizzlies sent a baseline ball, and Link kept possession of the ball through the half as usual. Durant immediately stepped forward, he couldn't wait!

"Russell won't bother us now." Durant finally spoke, which shows how excited he is.

"Westbrook will be sad to hear you say that." Link responded, and then hoisted the ball to Randolph.

Link's thinking is very clear, and he will not let other people's provocations affect his thinking. He knows how to provoke others, so he is rarely provoked.

After giving the ball to Randolph, Link immediately cut to the basket. But Durant remained on his side and wouldn't let him catch the ball.

However, Link's air cut is only to attract the defense, and Randolph's real passing target is Guy!

"Rudy. Guy received the basketball, and Sephorosa didn't leave him. Guy jumps out! ”

The opportunity came out, but alas, Guy really couldn't hit today.

This shot was Guy's 21st shot. With Link switching to the No. 1 position, Guy got a lot of shots today. His shot count ratio is even higher than Durant's!

However, the hit rate is less than 40%. Guy's mid-range options can be really unpredictable at times.

This time, Guy struck again. He hated it himself, but Sephorosa's defense was an inch against Guy.

Hollins covered his head, and Guy scored 14 points efficiently in the last game, and also showed a willingness to be a deputy. But today, everything is back to square one.

"Rudy. Gay misses a shot, and the Thunder's chances are ...... No, Randolph is aggressively scrambling for offensive rebounds! "Hubby. Brown suddenly changed his words halfway through his words, and the Grizzlies really would never give up easily at critical moments!

Randolph and Ibaka grabbed a piece, although Randolph couldn't grab the rebound directly, but he still lit the basketball again, and neither side grabbed the rebound!

After the basketball fell again, Link rushed up to grab the rebound as soon as possible! In the air, Link was the ram by Ibaka and Durant. But he still stabilized his center of gravity and protected the rebound steadily!

Another frontcourt rebound, and the Grizzlies got a second chance to attack. This is their characteristic, and they are as aggressive as ever in the fight for rebounds in the frontcourt! ”

"Damn!" Durant was furious, and he was robbed of offensive rebounds when he was obviously defended, which is undoubtedly one of the most frustrating things on the basketball court.

Link returned to dribbling beyond the three-point line, and his stats have now changed to 18 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. If Link's versatility wasn't obvious enough last season, this year, even if you're just a new fan who only looks at the stats, you can see Link's versatility.

Link knew that the Thunder were serious, and it was too risky to continue to let Guy vote. So Link waved his hand and he decided to come on his own!

Randolph covered and arrived, but Link didn't go to the side with cover, just a fake block!

Link's speed wasn't enough for him to get rid of Durant and get to the basket, so Link ran to the baseline. Then before Durant rushes over, wipe the board with one hand and throw it.

It was another "atypical" attack, and Link's movements looked like he was throwing the ball out at random. But his good feel and awareness allow him to frequently hit this kind of ball that doesn't look like a shot, and it doesn't look like a shot.

The basketball wiped the board and refracted into the net, and Link scored his 20th point!

"Surpass again! As soon as Link and Durant collided, there were sparks! An offensive rebound and a beautiful goal, Link bravely stepped up, and he made the Grizzlies climb back from the edge of the cliff! ”

and Jimmy. Butler and Tony. Allen still plays wheel battles, and now Link is used to playing under high pressure defense.

In the following round, Durant found that Link was also back with him. He stopped defending the number one position, but returned to the number three position! Harden, then to Tony. Aaron went to deal with it.

This was a reluctant move on the part of Hollins, because today Tony. Neither Allen nor Guy defended Durant well, so Link had to try.

Link has just taken out Durant on the offensive end, and now it's up to the defense.

However, Durant is now full of anger and has no Westbrook "restraint", he suddenly made a sudden stop after breaking through, and Link thought Durant was going to shoot.

As everyone knows, Durant turned around, and Link was cleaned!

Durant went to the basket and made an easy layup. The Thunder overtook again, Durant scored 30 points!

"What a hassle!" Link wiped his sweat with his collar and teased Westbrook for a whole time, and now he still has to face Durant's big trouble.

In the next few rounds, the Thunder and Grizzlies exchanged offense and defense, but neither Link nor Durant missed.

Link hit a three-pointer but was ruled out of the line, adding two more points. Durant sat and beat Link, with his back to the single, which is also Durant's new skill.

So far, Link has 22 points, Durant has 10 of 17, 32 points! The Thunder are still 1 point ahead!

With 30 seconds left in the game, Durant knows very well that as long as he holds on for those 30 seconds, it's over!

Coach Hollins called a timeout, and it was the last timeout in the Grizzlies' hands. Hollins' tactic was to have Link borrow a cover single, and this kind of critical attack he gave not to Randolph and Guy, but to Link.

So something is quietly changing within the Grizzlies.

"Kevin, in the last 30 seconds, you just have to defend this ball, and we win! I know you want to beat Link, this is the best chance! On the other side, Brooks also inspired Durant.

As long as the game is won today, it will not help if Link prevents Westbrook from 11 in 0!

Link had long guessed that this would happen against the Thunder, so he wasn't nervous when he came on the pitch in the final 30 seconds.

Durant calmly pressed his center of gravity, and Link scored 22 points today, which is high enough for Durant. He won't allow this guy to score another crucial shot!

"Link possessed the ball past half court, let's see how the Grizzlies' final offense will be executed!"

Link dribbles on the spot and waits for time to elapse. He doesn't want to give the Thunder too much time, and he's confident in this offense!

When there are 8 seconds left in the 24-second attack time, Link beckons, and the black and white bears double cover is raised!

Hollins' tactic is to let Link use the cover to get rid of Durant, as long as he can get rid of Durant, Link will definitely be able to end the game!

But this time Durant squeezed through the cover and forced it in front of Link. He wanted to force Link to stop, but found that Link's confrontation ability this season was completely different from last season!

Link leaned on Durant and broke through to the basket!

"Don't even think about it!" Durant yelled, then jumped up as Link jumped, ready to block!

"Will the Oklahoma City Thunder succeed!?" Hubi. Brown felt his heart beat faster, and this time the offense and defense could be the essence of this game!

In the air, Link was completely sealed. Durant in front, Serge Ibaka in the back, both tall and arm-long blockers.

That's right, Ibaka. With Ibaka behind him, Link is much more sure-footed.

Indeed, Link was able to single Westbrook and just hit the key shot on Durant's head.

But from start to finish, Link was more than just a scorer!

Big black bear, it's up to you!

"It's not a layup, it's a pass! Link broke through and sent the ball to Zack. Randolph in his hands! Randolph is holding the ball from beyond the three-point line, catching and shooting! ”

Link has gotten stronger this summer and is getting better with the ball. And what about Randolph? The big black bear deliberately practiced his three-point shot!

In a completely unguarded situation, Randolph calmly shot, the basketball was impartial, and the hollow went into the net!

"Key assist, also Link's 10th assist of the game! With 22 points and 10 assists, the Grizzlies of the NBA season have just played their second game, and Link has cut a double-double! ”

Randolph's goal gave the Grizzlies a two-point lead over the Thunder in the last 8 seconds! This means that the Thunder will have to return a 3-point to win the game!

Durant looked at Link's stats and sighed to himself. Even in the most stressful moments, Link always makes the right decisions.

With 22 points, 10 assists and only two turnovers, this is Link, versatile and solid, which is what scares him the most.

Now, the pressure is all on Durant's shoulders.