Durant scored 42 points under the Spurs' defense, which was exciting.

Although the Spurs have adapted to the times and have changed from a defensive team to an offensive team, the Spurs' defensive background has always been here, and they are still one of the best teams in the league with the best defense.

However, Durant still won. And, winning quite beautifully. 42 points made Durant very popular among the media.

After the Thunder defeated the Spurs, fans all over the world became excited. Because the ultimate showdown they had been thinking about day and night was finally put on the agenda!

On May 19, the Western Conference Finals between the Grizzlies and the Thunder will be held at the Federal Express Arena! This year is the first time that the Grizzlies have a home advantage in the playoff showdown with the Thunder. Of course, it is also the one with the most chance to rush out of the West.

In the East, when the Heat basically cannot meet their opponents, the Western Conference Finals showdown has undoubtedly become the focus of fans' attention.

There is no doubt that the Thunder and the Grizzlies, Durant and Link will create another round of classics for fans!

Naturally, the reporters were not idle either, and interviewed Link and Durant to build momentum for the upcoming Western Conference Finals.

Link first accepted an exclusive interview with Rachel. Now everyone on the Grizzlies can see that Rachel and Link have a different relationship, so they kept making noises when Link was interviewed.

Seeing that his teammates were so irritating, Link naturally couldn't say anything harsh, so the answers were very regular.

"We have the confidence to win Thunder. Of course, Thunder is really strong and cannot be taken lightly."

"Kevin Durant is a good player, but we are never afraid to fight against good players."

"Predict the score? Unpredictable, in the Western Conference Finals, no one can know the result."

Link was calm and composed, mainly because he was in a good mood. There was a girlfriend doing interviews and teammates joking, so Link couldn't get angry.

But after the interview went to Durant, the situation changed 180°.

At the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Kevin Durant accepted an exclusive interview with well-known journalist David Aldridge.

The first question, David Aldridge asked De very sharply, "KD, your relationship with Link is well known. We all know that you two don't like each other. In the past two years, your matches in the playoffs were also one win and one loss. This year, who do you think can win the final victory?"

Durant didn't even think about it and smiled jokingly, "There is no disrespect, but Link's level is really not good. I have been playing in this league for six years, and I averaged 30 points in the third grade. However, Link, he just looks stronger."

Durant was very confident, and David Aldridge was not surprised by his speech.

Facing Link, Durant definitely couldn't say anything good.

"It seems that you are full of confidence, Kevin."

"Yes, there's nothing to be excited about against Link." Durant waved his hand.

The video of this interview was soon posted on Twitter by David Aldridge. Information expert Randolph immediately forwarded the video to the Grizzlies' group, and then, Link, who was originally calm, was no longer humble.

Originally, Link didn't want to swear words recently because he was "focused on" by the league. But that guy Durant was so arrogant that Link couldn't bear it.

The next day, Link accepted another interview. The reporters naturally would not let go of this news point and asked Link how he viewed Durant's speech yesterday.

Link spread his hands and acted very much. "It's nothing great to average 30 points in the third grade. I won 20 more games than the third grade KD, which is the real 20 games there. I created league history in the third grade, but the Thunder still don't know what it feels like to win 70."

Now, the reporters were all excited. They originally thought that Link, who was being watched by the league, would not respond, but unexpectedly, Link's mouth was no longer gentle than Durant!

Even if it's just a fight with Durant, Link will never back down!

At this point, the trash talk between Link and Durant was completely squirted. Before the game began, the verbal battle between Link and Durant made people talk about it with relish.

Durant had just got off the plane after arriving in Memphis, and heard Link's response.

What should I do? I will respond when the reporter comes to interview me? Durant can't wait for that long, and he wants to spray it back now!

Now it's not like the 1990s, and there is no need to wait for reporters to fight between stars. So Durant simply picked up his phone and started squirting on Twitter.

"It's useless to win 70 in the regular season. Even if you break the record and win 73 in the championship, you're likely not to win the championship. After all, the playoffs and the regular season are completely different concepts. What's more, the Grizzlies haven't won 73 in the regular season yet." As soon as Durant's Twitter was released, it was immediately liked and commented by countless fans.

"Stop saying anything. The Thunder didn't have a chance. They got the chance last year. But did they win the championship? They got nothing." Link also responded directly on Twitter. He didn't want Durant to be proud.

"Yes, don't look at whose body we stepped into the finals last year. It was the Memphis Grizzlies! This year, we are also the only team that can beat the Grizzlies at the Federal Express Arena. You must be impressed by that deadly 0.9 seconds."

"Oh, then the referee should get more free throws this year." Finally, Link did not forget to remind Durant that the Thunder had hit the seventh game last year when the referee's whistle was facing them.

The two of them had completely intensified their verbal battles. Fans were browsing their phones day and night just to see if Link and Durant had a verbal battle on Twitter.

The popularity of the Western Conference Finals has continued to rise due to the relationship between Link and Durant. Even the Miami Heat have been "automatically blocked" by fans, as if the Grizzlies and the Thunder played in the Finals.

Finally, the time has come on May 19. Today, Grizzlies fans gathered outside the Federal Express Arena since noon to help the game.

Espn sent several broadcast cars at the entrance of the stadium, and the live broadcast of the game started three hours before the game!

Espn has been involved in all aspects and has revealed all aspects of the game to fans from the players' training.

Of course, after obtaining the consent of the league, ESPN also installed two microphones on Link and Durant's jerseys that did not affect sports at all and could not be seen from the appearance. The purpose was to collect the sounds of the two talking during the game.

Installing a microphone on players is actually not a new operation. When the famous black director Spike Lee used this technique to collect every word Kobe said during the game when filming the documentary "Bryant's Work in Progress" in 2008.

Link also knew that in the future, major TV stations promoted this technology in the league. Sometimes, players of a team even took turns to install microphones on their clothes.

But for now, installing microphones on players is still a very fresh concept.

There is no doubt that espn's move has greatly stimulated fans' interest in this game.

"What's the thing? This little thing can record everything you say on the court?" Randolph looked at the small square film on the inside of the collar of Link's jersey, very curious.

"Yes, including the one you just said, it has been recorded. However, espn has reported a confidentiality agreement, and they will not make the tactical dialogue public." Link smiled. Isn't the purpose of installing an espn microphone simple? Isn't it just that I want to hear myself and Durant have a squirting each other!

At 8 p.m. on the 19th, the highly anticipated game finally started. The scene was naturally crowded, and even the expensive luxury private rooms were full. Outside the stadium, local Memphis fans stuffed the outer square of the Federal Express Arena.

In addition, espn's ratings have also soared. Before the game officially started, the ratings are already the highest game this season's playoffs!

"The verbal battle between Link and KD has lasted for two days. Today is finally time to end! Although the first game of the Western Conference Finals cannot determine the victory or defeat of the series, the impact on the entire series is self-evident! I think today, Link and KD will definitely present us with a wonderful enough match!" Mike Bryn was very excited. This round of Western Conference Finals completely created the feeling of the finals!

Both sides stepped into the court, and Link and Durant's eyes never moved away from each other from the beginning.

The staff of espn immediately put on their headphones and were very eager to hear what they would say after meeting.

Then, Link did not disappoint them.

"Kd, you've made enough noise in San Antonio." While both sides were preparing to compete for the ball, Link and Durant stood together. Link did not look at Durant, but his mouth was not idle.

"No, not yet, I will continue to make trouble in the Federal Express Arena, old friend." Durant didn't look at Link, just replied with his mouth.

"Hahaha, you're wrong, kd. I'm not asking you, I'm telling you that you've been making enough trouble! Next, it's time for me to make trouble!"
Chapter completed!