As soon as Link and his teammates stepped into the Chesapeake Energy Arena, they found that many fans in the stands were holding up signs.

On the card, the words "beat the grizzly bear" are very conspicuous.

All Oklahoma City fans were particularly jealous. It can be seen that the fans here really hated the Grizzlies.

Before the game started, the fans seemed to be eager to rush up and dismantle Link and the others.

Thunder fans are still so rampant without Durant. There is no doubt that this is the confidence Westbrook gives them.

The local commentator of the Thunder team, Michael Cage, also showed a confident look on this game.

"The Memphis Grizzlies are fighting back to back, and they also lost Mike Conley. Of course, I haven't forgotten that the Thunder also lost Durant, but judging from the current state of both sides, I think the Thunder has a more advantage. Russell Westbrook will not give up this game easily, he will burst out all his strength! Even if Westbrook wins a very exaggerated data today, I will not be surprised at all."

As soon as Michael Cage finished speaking, his partner Eddie Gordon retorted.

"I believe you didn't watch the Grizzlies and Magic at the end of last month, right? If you really know the Grizzlies, you wouldn't be so confident. No team is 100% sure in front of the Memphis Grizzlies. Even if it's the Grizzlies fighting back to back."

Eddie Gordon smiled jokingly. He and Michael Cage had been old acquaintances when they were players, so they didn't have to worry about each other's face when they quarreled.

Eddie Gordon's 4th show in 2014, Aaron Gordon's father, has become the official commentator of the Orlando Magic since his son joined the Magic.

The Magic have more than half of their home games, commented by Eddie Gordon.

At the end of last month, he personally explained a game between the Magic and the Grizzlies.

In that game, the Magic kept leading the way with their terrifying three-point shooting percentage in the first half.

Until halfway through the third quarter, the Grizzlies were still 12 points behind the Magic.

But in the last quarter and a half, Link led the team to fight back. It seemed that the Grizzlies only needed a little force to make the Magic at a loss.

The strength of the two teams is not at the same level at all. Most teams in this league are not at the same level as the Grizzlies.

In the end, the Grizzlies not only won, but also won 9 points! If the Grizzlies had not given up on defense in the last round, the Magic would not have maintained such a "decent" single-digit score difference in this game.

That game left a deep impression on Eddie Gordon. He believed that the Grizzlies' dominance can only be recognized by seeing it with their own eyes.

So, today he took the initiative to apply to explain the game between the Grizzlies and the Thunder, and was preparing to witness the Grizzlies creating miracles again.

He believes that the defending champion will not be defeated so easily.

"Do you have to tear my platform Eddie? Look, the Grizzlies are very weak now, while the Thunder is very strong. If you think Orlando Magic can be compared with Thunder, that's a big mistake. Magic can't kill the Grizzlies, it doesn't mean Westbrook can't do it."

Amid the quarrel between the two commentators, the referee signaled the players of the two teams who were warming up to prepare in the designated position.

On the Thunder, Westbrook, Dion Witts, Andre Robertson, Stephen Adams and Ibaka formed the starting lineup.

The Thunder's starting lineup has changed a lot compared to last season, but it is this set of starting lineup that allows the Thunder to not retreat but advance without retreating when they lose Durant.

Westbrook stepped into the court with confidence, staring at the Grizzlies players.

He was curious about who would become his opponent in Conley's absence.

But he believed that no matter who it was, he could do it himself! Westbrook was eager to try and was ready to blow the grizzly bear up!

The Grizzlies' starting five tigers also appeared one after another. Mark Gasol stepped into the center circle, Zach Randolph stood outside the circle, Iguodala and Jimmy Butler stood near the midfield line respectively, and at the position of the number one position, Westbrook saw the guy wearing the same number as him.

"What!?" Westbrook felt as if he had been punched in the chest, and his ambition was instantly cut in half.

Link plays the number one position? The Grizzlies just asked him to play the number five position a while ago, and now they are getting the number one position again. Jogel is treating Link as a universal glue!

Wherever there is a shortage of people, move Link? Can he really adapt?

"The Grizzlies' starting lineup does not have a real No. 1 position, and Delavidova did not start. Could it be that Coach Joggle directly abandoned the No. 1 player?" Michael Cage was as surprised as Westbrook. He thought it was a Fish Pond Game, but he turned out to be a great master. How could he not be surprised?

"This game is interesting. Link will directly compete with Westbrook! Come on, let's see if Westbrook has really evolved as Bill Simmons said!"

Eddie Gordon became even more excited in an instant. Link played No. 1 position. What will the Grizzlies' offense look like?

The game officially began. After the referee threw the ball into the air, Adams won the first attack for the Thunder.

After receiving the basketball, Westbrook carefully carried the ball forward.

As a result, just after halftime, Westbrook saw Link pushing his arms out.

In an instant, all the beautiful fantasies were shattered. Link really played No. 1 today, and Westbrook will be entangled by the best defensive player last season!

Link lowered his center of gravity and did not snatch it rashly. His eyes were staring at Westbrook, and he could see that Westbrook was afraid!

Westbrook doesn't care about the best month, but he knows that if he wants to fulfill his promise, Link will pass this level no matter what.

So Westbrook mustered up the courage, called cover, and prepared to break through!

The No. 0 defender accelerated the passage as soon as Ibaka's cover was in place. Usually, just this simple cooperation is enough to make Westbrook beat most of his opponents away.

Westbrook's first step of explosive power is beyond the reach of many people.

But Link was not thrown away. He rushed up immediately bypassed the cover and did not give Westbrook any space!

At this time, Westbrook usually chooses to take the initiative to fight. After all, his physique and athletic ability are almost invincible in the number one position, and almost no one can withstand him.

A few days ago, even Paul couldn't withstand Westbrook's impact.

Seeing that Link was still blocking him, Westbrook used the same trick again and directly attacked Link!

"Boom!" The two forces collided violently, and both sides were equivalent to hitting each other's heavy punch.

Under normal circumstances, Westbrook is enough to let him carry his opponent away and then easily attack the box directly.

But this time, Westbrook himself was bounced away, and he did not hit Link!

Link is able to reach the fifth position, so it is naturally impossible to be pushed away by a point guard so easily.

Even if this point guard has extremely perverted physical qualities!

Westbrook only made a layup when the center of gravity was unstable, but due to the strong blockade and Link's terrible air defense height, Westbrook's layup was seriously disturbed.

In the end, Westbrook went directly to the "bridge".

The basketball flew directly from the right side of the basket to the left side of the basket, without any accuracy at all!

"Russell intends to force the box, but this move doesn't seem to work well in front of the Grizzlies."

Eddie Gordon shook his head. If he wanted to score on Link, he had to be smarter. As the scoring champion, Durant had difficulty scoring on Link's head, let alone Westbrook.

Link successfully resisted Westbrook, and then immediately took off the rebound for a second time.

Westbrook also wanted to make a shot immediately, but when he had no overwhelming advantage in athletic ability, he could only watch Link take the lead in getting the ball.

Westbrook was very frustrated in just one round.

In the past, he suppressed others, but today, he was suppressed by Link.

Although the attack failed, the Thunder retreated very quickly.

At the beginning, the Thunder's strategy was to use Andre Robertson to defend Link. But now, the Grizzlies' lineup is beyond expectations. They do not have a No. 1 position. Westbrook will be misplaced when defending anyone. The Thunder's defense cannot be carried out as planned.

So Westbrook waved his hand and decided to defend Link himself!

Since you want to match the position, then you should be completely right!

Durant has always been fighting against Link. This time, Westbrook also wants to do his part for the Thunder!

Maybe he can really do what Durant has never done?

Link slowly controlled the ball and approached. He was indeed the No. 1 position on the court at 2.03 meters. This is not the highest in NBA history, but this height definitely has an advantage in No. 1 position.

Westbrook held back Link's legs and held Link's waist.

Like Paul, Westbrook is very good at defending the big. In fact, Westbrook would have been a very good defensive player if he hadn't been too impulsive.

Link held the basketball with both hands high and was not in a hurry to break through. He knew very well that he was now a point guard, and his primary task was to connect the team's offense!

So Link stared at the inside and gently hung the ball in.

Within three seconds, Stephen Adams chose to go around to defend Gasol.

Gasol is the starting center of the Western Conference All-Star team this season. Although Espanyol missed for a while this season, he performed very well when he was able to play games. Therefore, he was favored by fans and was thrown into the starting lineup.

Stephen Adams knew that it was impossible to limit Gasol by relying on regular defense methods, so he went around directly as soon as he got up.

It is indeed very useful to defend against centers with strong scoring ability. Yao Ming was often defended by the front line in the past. The worst thing is that at that time, there was no defender who could feed Yao Ming the ball to the front line.

Therefore, using the move around the front is often very useful against Yao Ming.

But if the number one position has strong enough ability and can safely send the ball through the opponent, then the defense around the front will lose its power.

And Link is capable of doing this!

When Adams saw the basketball fall into the inside, he raised his arms to steal.

However, the basketball fell down at a very accurate angle when rubbing Adams' fingertips, and fell into Gasol's hands!

Everyone was stunned. The Grizzlies could actually pass such a high-quality ball without the No. 1 position!

When Gasol received the basketball, his face became empty! The Spaniard was not polite and took a big step and violently pulled the frame with both hands!

Westbrook was stunned. Adams was 2.13 meters tall! It was very difficult to hang the ball through this "mountain"!

Even he may not be able to pass the ball successfully under such circumstances.

But what about Link? He completed the assist in an understatement.

Seeing Gasol scored, Link clapped his hands excitedly and directed everyone to retreat immediately.

Under Link's command, the Grizzlies seemed to have the discipline of the army.

At this time, Link was like a real top point guard in the league, and he controlled every step of the game!

Westbrook was wondering at first that Link was always running around between different positions, could he adapt immediately.

Now, the "Divine Turtle" has an answer.

Link can not only play from No. 1 to No. 5, but also, no matter where he plays, he can perform at the top!

Want to steal the victory from such a guy?
Chapter completed!