At the end of the first quarter, the Grizzlies were 3 points behind the Thunder 20-23.

Although the Thunder took the lead on the surface, everyone knows that if the Thunder really goes well, they should lead the double digits.

The Thunder's failure started with Link playing the number one position.

2 points, 4 assists and 3 rebounds, which is Link's data for the first quarter. It seems that he is not good-looking, after all, even Sevorsa scored 8 points in the first quarter. However, as long as you watch the game, you will know that Link's pure point guard style is so important to the Grizzlies.

It is precisely because of him, a point guard who is 2.3 meters tall, that the Grizzlies were able to climb out of the mud.

Look at Westbrook, 0 points and 2 assists, 0 shots from 3 shots

Westbrook was completely blocked in the first quarter, and Link did not let him get even a single point.

However, Westbrook has indeed restrained a lot this year and has not made any attempts if he can't make any attempts.

If this was replaced last season, Westbrook would definitely not give up if he didn't score a goal. Of course, it is very likely that he would not score even if he threw the Thunder to death.

Westbrook is considered the x-factor of how far the Thunder can go this year, but his performance in the first quarter clearly did not meet people's expectations of him.

If it weren't for the small outbreak of Seversa and Durant's consistent steady performance, the Thunder would probably not have been able to lead. Just look at the score, you can tell that the Thunder, which is mainly offensive, only scored 23 points in the quarter, which is not in line with the conventional rule. Teams like the Thunder can score more than 25 points in one quarter.

Westbrook, sitting on the bench, was extremely angry. He was completely humiliated by Link in the first quarter. Now, he finally understood why Durant hated Link so much. Fortunately, this was the end of the first quarter, not the end of the last quarter.

He has enough time to change his situation in the subsequent games.

"Russell, calm down!" On the bench, Durant finally couldn't help but remind Westbrook.

Westbrook knew he was in a bad way, so he nodded. However, once Westbrook's head became hot, he would not care what you said. Westbrook, who had not scored a single point in the first quarter, was extremely prone to being furious because he was eager to score.

So on the other side, Hollins decided to continue to let Link go confront Westbrook!

"To deal with Westbrook, the Thunder's offense is equivalent to being half paralyzed! How you deal with Durant last season, you will deal with Westbrook today." Hollins knew this was an opportunity!

Westbrook's virtues are well known throughout the league. He is a good player and a dangerous bomb. The bomb is not only in the same way as me.

Most of the time, Westbrook hurts opponents. But occasionally, Westbrook will put the Thunder in trouble.

Judging from his performance in the first quarter, Hollins believes that Westbrook will do more harm than good to the Thunder today. If you use Vasquis or Famal in the second quarter, you will not be able to stimulate and defend Westbrook. So Hollins continues to let Link go to the first position!

Link rubbed his hands excitedly and told the truth. It was much more interesting to deal with Westbrook than Durant!

After the second quarter began, Durant's eyes still fell on Link. He knew very well what the Grizzlies wanted to do. Westbrook was really a player with distinct advantages and disadvantages.

Durant only wants Link to play against him, otherwise he will not be able to swallow even if he wins the game. And the only way he can achieve his goal is to keep scoring goals until the Grizzlies have to use Link to defend themselves!

Durant broke through and scored in the first goal in the second quarter. This year, his ball-holding offense has made great progress. Although he is not top-notch, he doesn't fall off just by touching it. Tony Allen is still using the method of conquering the downset to deal with Durant, but obviously, the effect is not that good.

Durant continued to score, and Link's current task is to lead the team to tighten the score difference. By the way, he teased the No. 0 defender who was angry and embarrassed.

Westbrook no longer dares to press Link close to him because he has been broken through too many times by Link. Moreover, letting Link take two steps will also help interfere with his pass.

Link was still pretending to be gestured, but in fact, his purpose this time was to score!

You must be threatened with scoring to create opportunities for your teammates. You must score on Westbrook to further stimulate him!

The same sentence is the only one that can stop Durant from being unsolved! Therefore, Link must stimulate Westbrook's maximum energy.

Link didn't want to cover, so Westbrook didn't believe Link would play singles. He didn't think Link could play 1v1 with him.

Link is very happy that Westbrook thinks so. If everyone defends themselves like Durant just now, Link's scoring data today will probably be a big deal.

"Link dribbles alternately with his left and right hands. We don't know whether he is waiting for an opportunity to pass the ball or looking for a single score. However, judging from his performance in the first quarter, the former is more likely. He scored 4 assists in the first quarter, plus he scored 2 points. In other words, more than half of the Grizzlies' scores in the first quarter are related to Link! He is growing into the real core, and in the second quarter, he will continue to play the role of the core."

As soon as Huby Brown finished speaking, Link broke through with the ball!

Link took the first step, his speed and explosive power were mediocre. Westbrook moved one step disdainfully and prepared to take the ball!

But after the first step, Link followed by a cross-step move. Westbrook hurriedly changed the center of gravity, but he still felt that Link was too slow!

However, after doing the cross-step move, Link did not really pounce forward. Instead, he tricked Westbrook into moving horizontally and backing back, suddenly stopped the breakthrough move, and took a small step back and jumped directly!

"This is not the first time Link has used this move this season!" Hubby Brown stood up and played against Kevin Martin several times in the last game. But after all, Martin's defense is not good, so people don't care much about this kind of goal.

But today, when Link used this move when facing Westbrook, people knew that it could not be a coincidence.

Westbrook, who was brave but not thinking enough, naturally didn't expect Link to do this, so he was completely shaking. Before Westbrook could interfere, Link shot and made a shot!

During the offseason, Link knew that this cross-step shooting would become his new killer weapon! Hill's arsenal is rich and colorful!

After the handsome move, the basketball was hollowed out into the net. Only Westbrook, who was confused, was left on the court, which became the best setting.

"The ball went in! Link scored with an extremely beautiful cross-step mid-range shot and scored a single Westbrook. He scored two games this season, and I found that Link made great progress in playing the ball. He can not only attack the opponent with his footsteps, but become more comprehensive. How to say it? He is becoming more and more like a star!"

Hubibrin was watching the fun there, and Durant was worried.

"Hold on, hold on, hold on." Durant prayed secretly in his heart. Link was too cunning and actually deliberately stimulated Westbrook with singles score.

Westbrook obviously didn't listen to Durant's words. He gritted his teeth and vowed to find face on the Chinese-American outscoring draft!

So soon, Westbrook contributed his first iron shot in the second quarter. Westbrook wanted to give Link a middle distance, but unfortunately, he was not on the same level as Link, both in his shaking movements and in his moves.

The basketball hit the front of the basket and was outrageously crooked. Seeing this, Durant lowered his head.

This is being blocked by Westbrook!

"Come on Russell, I heard you have practiced shooting hard this summer, come on!" Seeing Westbrook's shot hit again, Link hurriedly fanned the flames.

Durant is in tears and is a fucking bastard!

But at the same time, Durant also became more fighting spirited. Today, even Westbrook could not help but hold him back!

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The game reached the fourth quarter, and when Westbrook made a shot from the right corner, a cheerful laughter came from the stands at the Federal Express Arena.

0 of 11 shots, 0 of 3-pointers and scored 0 points. This is the data Westbrook has played so far today.

After defending Durant last season, Link blocked Westbrook, a high-potential defender!

To be honest, this result was beyond expectations. He did not expect that Westbrook would be so strong today. In terms of hard power, this is unreasonable.

Link only remembers that in previous history, Westbrook made 0 of 13 shots in a certain game in a certain season, and the team won the game.

The media reported this incident very much at that time because the team scored 0 or worse for 13 shots while winning. The last time it happened was in 2001, when David Wesley, who played for the Hornets, played the same bad performance. Therefore, the media said that Westbrook's bad performance was once a dozen years.

But Link just had an impression of this matter. It was not clear about which season and which game Westbrook completed this "feat".

But if you work hard, maybe the day when Westbrook creates history will become today.

No, it's not about making history. Westbrook's 0-of-13 shots was because he played like this and the team won the ball. But today, Link will defeat the Thunder while locking Westbrook!

Link's defense is only one aspect, and Westbrook's poor performance today is also the reason why he has not scored in a sports war so far. In the last three minutes, Westbrook's form was difficult to get back on.

After this goal, the Grizzlies led the Thunder by 1 point! That's right, they only led by 1 point!

Because today, Harden and Durant's performance was really outstanding! Especially Durant, he perfectly continued his state of scoring 30+ points in the first two games.

After Westbrook made a 11th strike, Durant immediately controlled the ball and pushed forward, and forced Tony Allen to play with a back-to-back single!

The height of his turn-over jump shot was beyond the reach of Tony Allen. Although Tony Allen made some small moves that made Durant uncomfortable, in this case, Durant's turn-over jump shot still hits!

The scoring champion is the scoring champion, and Durant easily turned a shot that was not an opportunity into a goal!

"Basketball again! Kevin Durant lets the Thunder surpass the score again! God, how many times did he wipe Westbrook's butt tonight? The Thunder took the lead again, and the Grizzlies were unable to break the gap for a long time, which is very unfavorable for them!"

Hollins called for a stop to play, and Durant was not effective in both Guy’s defense or Tony Allen’s defense today. Now, Hollins has to let the battle continue to take place.

Westbrook has been almost exhausted, so it's time to let Link gamble with Durant.

"In the last three minutes, Link, go to the third position and solve the last trouble. Then, end it all with victory!"

Hollins said to his core forward who had scored 18 points and 9 assists and forced the opponent's point guard to collapse. Westbrook has done it, and now it's time for him to deal with Durant!

Although the task is very serious, this is the price of being a core player! Only by taking on greater responsibilities can you gain a greater status.
Chapter completed!