Durant still remembers the regular season, when he beat the Grizzlies by 0.9 seconds.

Iguodala is a completely inconspicuous small character, not only did he fail to defend himself, but he also contributed only 9 points on the offensive end.

Seriously, Durant once thought that Iguodala was this strength. After all, he is also a player who is almost 30 years old, and it is normal for his stats to shrink.

At 30 years old, it seems like a watershed moment for a professional footballer. Some people can continue their excellent form for a few years to come, even reaching their peak at the age of 30. And some players will jump off a cliff when they reach 30.

Durant originally thought that Iguodala was also one of those people who jumped off a cliff. After all, before joining the Grizzlies, Iguodala's stats had already begun to shrink.

It wasn't until today, until the second quarter of this damn Western Conference Finals that Durant knew how wrong he was.

At this point, with 3.2 seconds left before halftime, the Grizzlies served the baseline ball.

It stands to reason that this kind of ball that is not enough to even dribble past half of the court is often a passing motion.

But the Thunder didn't expect that the Grizzlies actually made a baseline ball tactic!

After Vasquith pretended to catch the ball and attracted the attention of the Thunder, Aizeli passed the ball to Link!

Link dribbled a few steps, and just after half-time, he threw the ball with a horseback archery action.

However, everyone didn't expect that this seemingly random ultra-long-distance three-point shot would actually hit the board into the frame!

"Three points at the whistle, Link actually threw this ball in! A board into the frame, sure enough, luck is reserved for those with strength. Looking at the expressions on the faces of the Thunder players, this shot must have hit them hard. Originally, they were 13 points behind, but now it's okay, and it's 16 points behind in an instant. ”

Mike. Brin shook his head, Link's final 3.2 seconds of ultra-long-range three-pointers were truly magical.

Durant, however, dismissed the three-pointer. Because the Thunder are so far behind right now, and it's not just because of that damn three-pointer!

Iguodala and Link went crazy in the second quarter, with breakaways, dunks, three-pointers, and secondary offenses...... Iguodala seems to have been rejuvenated and can do anything on the offensive end!

Durant opened his mouth the whole time, and his jaw almost dropped. In the second quarter alone, Link and Iguodala combined for 24 points! Among them, Link scored 14 points and Iguodala scored 10 points in a single quarter!

As a player who averaged only 13 points per game in the regular season, he scored 10 points in a single quarter, which is undoubtedly beyond imagination!

Is Iguodala old? No, Durant admits that this time he was wrong!

Under the dual firepower of Link and Iguodala, the Thunder's intermittent goals simply could not stabilize the difference.

Sure enough, as soon as the 8-point hurdle passed, a certain string of the thunder seemed to be broken. Then came the complete collapse.

"Andrey, you've behaved fantastic! Haha, we're 16 points ahead, 16 points! ”

Link excitedly climbed onto Iguodala's back, and Iguodala, smiling, carried Link into the players' tunnel.

"I said, I'll help you." Iguodala enjoys being a support role, and he loves to fit in with the team. And with the Grizzlies, he found his favorite spot.

That was the right deal, and Iguodala was a better fit to stay with Link than Guy.

At half-time, Randolph, who was at the back, was "caught" by reporters and made a brief half-time interview.

"Zach, what do you think of Andre. Andre Iguodala's outstanding performance in the second quarter? Why would he be so much better in the playoffs than he was in the regular season? ”

Randolph smiled playfully, showing a mouth full of white teeth, "It's all about him in the regular season, and we'll talk about it in the playoffs." When we need him to be tough, Andre is so steady! ”

It seems that Randolph was also impressed by Iguodala's performance.

16 points at halftime, even for the Thunder, this is not a small gap. What's more, the Grizzlies aren't the kind of team that tends to collapse defensively. It is very difficult to hit their offensive climax.

After the start of the third quarter, the Thunder's sixth man, Kevin Murphy. Martin made two three-pointers in a row. But even so, the Thunder are still trailing by double digits.

Link was much more depressed in the third quarter, mainly to save energy in the fourth. So Iguodala and Randolph stepped up and continued to carry the Grizzlies' offensive banner.

At the end of the third quarter, the margin was narrowed to 11 points by the Thunder. Of course, for the Thunder, that's still not enough.

"Damn, it's just a little bit!" Durant sat on the bench, gritting his teeth. He didn't expect that the Thunder would be suppressed by the Grizzlies for two full quarters!

Even against the San Antonio Spurs before, the Thunder have never been so embarrassed.

However, Durant was still not discouraged, and Link did not score much in the third quarter, but Durant saw it. The Thunder's offense picked up in the third quarter. If this situation continues, the Thunder can still be saved.

Durant is still hopeful that he can come back and win in the fourth quarter!

The war between him and Link won't be surrendered so easily!

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Link didn't play. It can be seen that the Grizzlies' strategy is to let Link rest for a while. When the time is right, Link will go up and play until the end of the game.

Durant then seized the opportunity to play in Jimmy. Butler scored a couple of goals on his head.

Jimmy. Butler's defense is also tough enough, but he doesn't know Durant well, so the defensive effect is naturally worse than Link's.

After three minutes of the fourth quarter, the Thunder also narrowed the gap to seven points. Link stood up and walked towards the tech desk.

Before he even played, the fans at the Federal Express Arena were already cheering for Link.

"Cut, cheer! It's useless for him to get on! Durant muttered to himself in his heart, he thought that now that the touch had been played, even Link couldn't stop him!

Just then, Westbrook was whistled for a foul for a rough tackle and the game went dead.

Link stands in front of the tech desk with Jimmy. Butler high-fived, then bounced into the wooden floor.

At the same time, Iguodala and Gasol were replaced.

The Grizzlies started the five Tigers and put together again.

"It's only 7 points away, I'll continue to narrow the score, you're going to lose!" As soon as Link came on the court, Durant started chattering in his ear.

Westbrook found it incredible, Durant has always been a taciturn guy in the game. It's the first time I've seen you spewing so much trash talk with your opponent.

Now that Durant has just been excited, he can't hold his mouth shut.

Link was expressionless as he was in control of the game. The Grizzlies were half bench and half starting lineup, so it's normal to be chased back a little bit.

But if Durant thinks this is a sign that he can reverse, then the misunderstanding is big.

"Don't say I didn't warn you, Kevin. Remember what I said to you before the game started? ”

Link replies with a trash talk that doesn't look like trash talk, and the game begins!

Now, Link has a lot of energy! But what about Durant...... Defended by the wheels, he must be quite tired now.

So, Link didn't give in to Durant, he held the ball with his back on the right side of the court, and then raised his hand at Conley.

"Damn, that's crazy!" Durant was furious, Link actually looked for himself as soon as he came up, was he a soft persimmon!?

"Link is going to play KD with his back as soon as he comes up, oh my God, this game is really high! Conley hoisted the ball in, what will happen? ”

After Link received the basketball, he could clearly feel the huge pressure coming from behind. Durant defended tightly, and it seemed that he didn't want Link to push half a step forward.

Instead of being afraid, Link took the ball and slammed it back!

"Bang!" The muffled sound of the muscles colliding made the players around them feel pain when they listened to it.

However, as Link expected, Durant didn't step back an inch.

This "bamboo pole", which couldn't do a single bench press at the beginning of the draft, is now very strong in confrontation!

"Come on, idiot!" Durant was visibly smug, and he thought Link would retreat under his tough defense.

As everyone knows, Link turned his back and suddenly broke through! Durant followed in time, and the physical contact was still intense!

Just as Link had just hit the edge of the three-second zone, Link suddenly made a sharp stop, then turned around and jumped!

This ball, Link is really on the bar with Durant!

"Carving insect skills!" Durant blocked it as soon as possible, and he didn't shake it!

With both height and reach dominant, Durant completely blocked Link. Thunder No. 35 secretly rejoiced in his heart, now, under this kind of interference, it is almost impossible to score, see if you are still crazy!

Link leaned back as hard as he could in the air, trying to dodge the block. Then at the moment when Durant's palm was blocked, he made a steady move.

At that moment, Link was very calm, so the shooting action was not disturbed in any way. And after the ball was thrown, it was also touched into the palm of Duran's hand.

"Toot toot!" When the referee's whistle blew, he was next to him, saw it clearly, and signaled Durant to defend the foul!

Durant was just about to reason with the referee, but he saw that the basketball seemed to be undisturbed, and after crossing a perfect arc, he fell straight into the net!

"This ...... 2+1, Link played a 2+1 as soon as he came up under Durant's strict defense! If you add a penalty to the shot, the difference will go to double digits again! Great game, great attack! Today, Link completely suppressed the Thunder! ”

Mike. Under the shouts of the fans, Brin could only yell heartbreakingly.

Durant was stunned, he couldn't believe that Link could still score this ball!

He's done his best!

At this time, Durant's mind suddenly remembered what Link had just said to him, "Don't say I didn't warn you, Kevin." Remember what I said to you before the game started? ”

What was said?

You're done bouncing, now it's time for me to stumble.

Link does what he says!