The aerial relay goal of Link and Randolph unexpectedly. The Grizzlies have always been a simple team with a simple style, and their scrutiny positional battles and meat grinder-like defense have always been their labels.

Aerial relay? This seems to be the patent of the Clippers and Griffin. In the Grizzlies lineup, is anyone who can jump especially?

Therefore, the Grizzlies' first goal was very subversive. They simply broke the Thunder's defense in the most dynamic way, which was enough to make all Thunder fans nervous.

"It seems that Link and Zach are eager to try today. I wonder if you still remember the crazy performances of Link and Randolph in January this year. At that time, they had already shown their strength as the most dangerous front line in the league. If Link and Zach could bring such a state to the playoffs, the Thunder would be in trouble."

The playoffs just started, and it became interesting. Durant was a little angry. His defense against Link was obviously very strict, but he still couldn't stop that guy from scoring completely. But in the same way, Durant didn't think Link could stop him.

Every time the Grizzlies and the Thunder fight, Rudy Guy will fight Durant. But now, Guy cannot play. Although Link has also performed well against Durant in the regular season. To be honest, Durant's data is always more gorgeous than Link.

Just as Durant was thinking about how to deal with the difficult No. 0 striker, Tony Allen came to Durant! Durant was a little surprised, Link didn't play against him?

"Stop looking, boy, your opponent is me!" Tony Allen pressed Durant with all his strength. The Grizzlies' strategy is to use Tony Allen to fight the scoring champion this year!

Hollins doesn't trust Link's defensive ability, but if Link continues to play against Durant on the defensive end, he will inevitably spend a lot of energy, which will somewhat affect Link's condition on the offensive end.

Therefore, Hollins simply let Tony Allen fight Durant with all his strength on the defensive end, so that Link can also keep more energy on the offense.

Westbrook hit the ball to Durant, but Durant could not break through with Tony Allen's close press. In desperation, he handed the ball back to Westbrook.

Westbrook has made great progress this season, averaging 21.9 points, 8.2 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game. Many nights, his popularity even surpassed Durant. Moreover, this season, Westbrook's overall shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage have improved significantly.

Link is not surprised by Westbrook's progress at all. If you give him a center who can "one-to-eight" and he can still score a triple-double per game.

Westbrook's rise makes the Thunder's firepower extremely strong on the offensive end. Westbrook can solve problems that Durant cannot solve with breakthroughs.

Conley tried his best to block it, but there was no way. Westbrook's physical fitness was too perverted. He forced Conley to the basket, but he hit Gasol, who was resting on defense!

Westbrook doesn't care about so much, he forced a layup against Gasol, who was 2.16 meters tall. Thunder fans don't find it strange. This is already Westbrook's normal behavior. It is a routine operation for Westbrook. As for whether to enter or not, it's hard to say.

Gasol Jr.'s offense this season is average, and his average score is not as good as last season, with only 11.7 points. You can say that Gasol Jr.'s scoring skills have almost no improvement, but no one will ignore his changes on the defensive end this season.

Whether it is self-confidence or judgment of defensive position, Gasol Jr. is better. According to ESPN's preview article, "The Grizzlies' inside line is comparable to the Lakers' championship double towers."

Gasol's precise positioning made him block Westbrook, and his tough style also made it difficult for Westbrook to make moves in the air.

So, Westbrook ended with Gasol Jr.'s forced layup and made a blacksmith! Link shook his head. Westbrook seemed to have been strong since entering the league until 2019.

"The Thunders failed to attack, my God, they failed to break the Grizzlies' defense! How strong are Durant and Westbrook's firepower? This season they averaged 49.6 points per game! The scores of these two guys accounted for almost half of the Thunder's all scores. However, in the face of the Grizzlies' defense, even the Gemini are playing very hard!"

Hollins applauded with satisfaction. What he most wanted to see was that the team could find the game state through defense.

The most important thing is that this time, Link and Randolph encountered almost no trouble. Then, on the offensive end, they can release their vitality to the fullest!

Randolph personally grabbed the rebound and handed it to Conley Durant, who had to leave from Tony Allen and pounce on Link. This continuous shift will also put huge pressure on Durant. He faced the most threatening points on the defensive end and offensive end, and he had no time to breathe.

Link still only played a deterrent role this time. He helped the team open up space outside the three-point line, and the offense was solved by Randolph himself.

Randolph was in great shape today, after all, he had been preparing for this day for a long time. He carried the basket, face the frame, hooked his hands, and shot the ball. Randolph was omnipotent.

Link remembers that in the original history, the Grizzlies' first round opponent was the Spurs, and in that round of the series, even Duncan was completely suppressed by Randolph.

Although Duncan's injury factor was one of the reasons, it has to be said that Randolph played really hard that year.

The "No. 21 rookie" can't do anything to Randolph, let alone Ibaka, who is not yet at the peak?

Randolph sat back two steps, then pushed to the basket and easily turned around and hooked his hand, and then entered the basketball again!

"Zach, attack at low post again! He has scored two goals in a row. This guy does whatever he wants in the penalty area. The Thunder can no longer let him do whatever he wants. Zach is the one who has won the Western Conference Player of the Month this season. If the Thunder lets him attack so easily, he can really kill the game!"

Mike Brynn knew Scott Brooks, but how to curb Randolph? There is no other way except for double-teaming.

This time, the Thunder's offense finally came to an end. Durant's mid-range jump shot made Tony Allen far beyond his reach. But Brooks didn't feel safe. He knew very well that if he could not curb the Grizzlies' offense, it would be difficult to win by fighting against the Grizzlies.

After all, the Grizzlies' defensive skills are there, and the Thunder's score will not be too high today. If you want to win, you must also reduce the Grizzlies' score.

The battle between the two sides continued. This time, Conley's breakthrough attracted Ibaka's backup defense. So Randolph was vacant at the middle distance. The big black bear in good condition made a steadily shot and scored 6 points in a row!

Ibaka covered her head with her hands in annoyance. The second-grade Congolese was too immature in front of Randolph.

He looked at Brooks helplessly, and Brooks also made several gestures to the players.

Need to double-team!

"Randolf performed very well today, and he has scored on Ibaka in three different offensive ways. Zach is waiting to prove in the playoffs that he has been waiting for a long time, so he won't give up easily."

Randolph's desire for victory has been unquestionably revealed, and this low-post killer turned the Thunder's seemingly luxurious inside defensive lineup into a paper tiger.

Under the Grizzlies' high-pressure defense, the Thunder's offense failed again. This time, Ibaka was shooting, and he seemed to be planning to cause trouble for Randolph on the offensive end.

But unfortunately, Randolph's active defense made Ibaka's turnover jump shot come out of the box. Ibaka had no choice but to both offense and defense!

It is said that the playoffs are the stage for creating stars, and today, Randolph has undoubtedly greatly improved his position in the league. Nothing can better test a player's quality than the playoffs.

"Double-team, double-team!" Brooks couldn't help it, and he used gestures to inform the players of his own instructions.

Durant curled his lips, hoping that Randolph's Good Link's position would not be on the same side. Otherwise, double-team defense would be very dangerous.

But as the saying goes, what you are afraid of will come from. Hollins has long thought about how to deal with possible double-team defenses, so today, Link and Randolph are both standing on the same side when attacking!

In this way, if the Thunder wants to double-team, they can only double-team the defender Link because he is closest to Randolph. Once the defender Link goes double-team, Link will get the chance!

People say that Hollins is a defensive player and a defensive-obsessed coach. But in fact, he is not useless on the offensive end.

Randolph once again received a pass from Conley at the low post. It seemed that the Big Black Bears had no intention of giving up. Seeing that Ibaka was pushed back two steps, Durant gritted his teeth and double-teamed it!

However, Randolph's low-post support ability this season is not bad at all! The moment Durant double-teamed, Randolph passed the ball to Link!

"Damn it!" Durant immediately turned around and rushed out of the three-point line. He felt as if he was being fooled by a monkey!

When Link received the basketball, Durant was two steps away from him. Such a distance was enough for Link to complete the shooting!

He jumped out decisively and shot the basketball steadily in Durant's horrified expression!

Link's current three-point shooting percentage is not something he can let him shoot casually.

"Three-pointer, hit! The Thunder's defense is in a dilemma. Link completed his own responsibilities outside the three-point line very well!"

"Yes, the Grizzlies used to lack a stable three-point output point. But now, their three-point shot is extremely deadly!"

Kevin Harlan and Van Gundy both praised the Grizzlies' tactics. At the beginning, the Grizzlies put the Thunder in a desperate situation.

"I advise you not to bother him today, Kevin. Otherwise, the losses will be greater." Link spread his hands at Durant, feeling really good to put his opponent's general.

The "despicable and shameless" villain forced Thunder into a desperate situation, but whether Thunder can get out of the predicament like the decent in the movie depends on their accomplishments.
Chapter completed!