Hollins' strategy worked. At the beginning, the Grizzlies' fierce attack made the Thunder confused. Link's first pass, defense, and attack allowed the Grizzlies to gain a 6-0 lead as soon as they came up.

The Thunder are in a dilemma now. They don’t know whether to insist on defending the basket or spend more time outside the three-point line. It seems that the two guys Link and Mayo will not be lenient today.

After 6-0, the Grizzlies kept controlling the rhythm. Moreover, something happened that made Brooks very troublesome at this time Durant stopped taking action!

Link's press against Durant was so tight that he was exaggerated that he could not even get the ball. Even if he could catch the ball, Durant would not dare to get it.

Durant is now afraid of making mistakes and wasting opportunities. In the first few rounds of the first quarter, Link's excellent performance made Durant extremely afraid.

Therefore, Durant struggled very hard throughout the first quarter and even the first half. It can even be said that he was a little too cautious.

Fortunately, Westbrook performed well in the first half, scoring 15 points with 6 of 10 shots, and the Thunder did not let the Grizzlies collapse directly.

However, Bathir's buzzer-beating mid-range shot in the second quarter still allowed the Thunder to enter the second half with a 6-point disadvantage. The Thunder can only say that they did not collapse, but they did not have an advantage.

"The Grizzlies played very well in the first half. Mayo scored 10 points in the first half and made 4 of 6 shots. His performance is commendable. The changes in coach Hollins made the Thunder unable to react. Kevin Durant on the Thunder must strengthen his offense. Otherwise, he is really worthy of the title of league scoring champion." As soon as Hubby Brown finished the half-time game, he looked at Durant's data table.

During the whole first half, Durant was very embarrassed by the wheel battle between Link, Tony Allen and Bathir. However, after looking at the data, he found that he was even more embarrassed.

As a scorer in the first half, Durant was forced to take only 4 shots! In the two quarters, he only scored 7 points.

If Durant can perform normally, the Thunder can still prolong his life today. But if Durant still retreats in the second half, the Grizzlies will reach the Western Conference semi-finals historic!

Scott Brooks also understood this truth. Durant played too undecisively in the first half. So at this halftime break, Brooks' first request after returning to the locker room was, "Kevin, I need you to take more shots in the second half!"

By defending, the Thunder will definitely not be able to defend today. The Grizzlies have already opened outside the three-point line, and Randolph has also recovered his form from the inside offense. Therefore, the Thunder can only win by attacking like before.

But without the support of the scoring king, the Thunder's offense may not be stronger than the Grizzlies.

Brooks needs Durant now, and Durant is also very clear that he must carry the team forward! In the second half, even if the situation will be very difficult, Durant must take action.

"I will work hard, boss!" Durant nodded slightly, but in fact he was still very uneasy. Only he knew what kind of defense he encountered in the first half of the game.

On the other side, Tony Allen and Bathirl, two defensive players, sat on both sides of Link and taught him the skills of defending Durant.

They all knew very well that the Thunder was behind now, so Durant would definitely increase the proportion of shooting in the second half. Link's pressure on the defensive end would soar, it depends on whether he could withstand it.

"Okay, okay, don't be so nervous. Durant should be nervous! What scoring king? There is no scoring king in the Federal Express Arena!" Link waved his hand. Judging from Durant's performance in the first half today, he is confident that he can handle that guy.

The league scoring champion was at a loss when defending in the playoffs? Link believes that after today, the whole world will report his magical defense!

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Hubby Brown looked around and couldn't believe it was a city that had just been hit by floods. The sport of basketball may have never been so popular in Memphis.

In the past, in the playoffs, the Grizzlies were all spectators who were swept in the first round. In recent years, they have been unable to even enter the playoffs. Most people think that the Grizzlies have no audience in Memphis. However, look at the current situation and look at the whole city. The whole city has become fanatical because of basketball.

At this moment, the stands became restless, and countless fans shouted Link's name. Hubby Brown was so excited that he saw a man with his wife and children. He carried his son and then asked his son to raise a card.

The above content made Hubby Brown feel excited when he read it, "Memphis, never compromise!"

Of course, Hubby Brown didn't know that this sentence was actually changed from Link's mouth, and was changed from a fan who cheered Link on the street today. The entire city is now involved in this game.

Link also saw the card and gave the fans a thumbs up. Everything that happened today is the source of Link's strength.

Since you want to win the game, you must lock the scoring champion, so let me lock him!

Durant had just passed halftime and saw Link's eyes like a beast. Really, just seeing Link's eyes, Durant felt tired.

He has had enough!

Every round, you are close and tight, and every round, you are tough and rough in physical confrontation. Every cover can be cleverly bypassed and returned to you.

Even if the league's scoring champion encounters such a defense, he will feel desperate.

In the Western Conference Finals last year, Kobe, who was also a super scorer, also met a difficult defender, Grant Hill. Unfortunately, the guy in front of Durant was faster, rougher, with longer arms than the guy Kobe faced last season.

With close press, Link persisted for the whole first half, and he didn't plan to relax in the second half. Durant wanted to cut inward? Yes, but the premise was that Westbrook could send the ball to Durant.

Link's long arms and clever positioning have made it normal for Durant to not receive the ball. In several rounds in the first half, Durant was isolated by Link to the right bottom corner, forcing the Thunder to have only four players to play offensive tactics.

But this time, Durant can't just stand and watch. His team needs him, and he has to bring the game back to Oklahoma City!

So Durant pushed Link roughly, then immediately ran out and raised his hand to ask for the ball!

Link gritted his teeth and followed. It seemed that Durant was already red-eyed! But it didn't matter. In the second half, Link also prepared a big gift for Durant!

Durant finally got the basketball but found that the real nightmare had just arrived. This time, Link not only pressed, but also used tricks!

He held Durant's lower plate and then took the initiative to contact his upper limbs! Durant is now lucky and dares not make any money, so he is simply restricted from his death!

When a player has a combination of defensive abilities between Hill, Tony Allen and Bathir, the scoring champion has to kneel down.

At least it is more than enough to deal with Durant who is not yet mature. Link knows that in two or three years, this kind of trick will no longer be applicable to Durant who has been trained with the ball. But who cares about what happens in two or three years? Link just wants to drag the Thunder into hell now!

Durant doesn't get any space, and Link's defense makes him feel uncomfortable. Durant then decided to play singles on his back, which is the only way!

"Playing on the back, so that KD can take advantage of his height and arm length!"

Durant pushed back with his back, while Link responded toughly! Durant continued to sit back for the second time and increased his strength! But when he bumped back, he didn't hit anything, but instead staggered a few steps and fell to the ground!

Link just now deliberately tried to tempt Durant to increase the force of his seat. Then he suddenly pulled the stool and Durant, who had hit the empty, naturally "can't sit steadily".

"Link's defense is very smart, he can handle almost any attack! Durant fell down and he looked for his teammates on the floor, but before he could pass the ball, Link directly snatched the basketball from his hand, without any mercy! The Grizzlies counterattacked quickly, and Durant was still sitting on the ground in a mess!"

Durant sat on the ground, in a mess. He still failed to take action for the first attack in the second half. By the time he got up, Link had assisted Mayo to score a layup.

Seeing Link roaring and celebrating, Durant felt extremely frustrated.

If you lose the draft, the opponent will lose the draft! And what about yourself? The scoring leader? This title seems to be no longer an honor, but a satire!

This time, Durant didn't even dare to get close to the three-point line. He knew that once he got closer, Link would suck you tightly like a sucking stone.

He asked for the ball again, and then took a direct shot from one step away from the three-point line!

"Kevin took a step directly at the three-point line, he was full of confidence!" Kevin Harlan shouted passionately, and Hubby Brown on the side shook his head.

This is not a confidence, it is simply helpless compromise. For Durant, being able to take action seems to be a victory. It is not easy to force the scoring king to this point.

Most undrafts rely on defense to gain a foothold in the league, but don’t forget that in addition to being able to defend, Link is also very strong in scoring. Hubby Brown doesn’t know where Link’s ceiling is, as if the opponent is as strong as he can become!

"Bang!"

Durant still didn't make a very long three-pointer because Link still didn't let Durant go, even though he was forced to shoot from such a far position.

This time, although Durant successfully took action, he still did not score. Invisibly, the frustration of the scoring leader increased!

After defending Durant, Link immediately rushed to the frontcourt frantically and received a long pass from Conley! At this time, Durant was still stunned. He watched Link jump in the penalty area and then smashed the ball into the basket with one hand!

"10 points! Link's dunk gave the Grizzlies a 10-point lead! Coach Brooks was suspended, and the entire Federal Express Arena was like a volcano erupting! Crazy, Link was completely crazy today. He would not give Durant a chance, nor the Thunder. He was going to kill the series at his home court, in front of the Grizzlies fans!"

Mr. Hubi's face turned red with excitement. Kevin Harlan took out the spare medicine, and was really worried that Hubi's blood pressure would soar and cause a cerebral hemorrhage.

"If Durant is a super scorer, then today, Link is a super defensive player! The flood has dissipated, but Link's horror reputation will be circulated forever in the Federal Express Arena! He is the iron guard of Memphis, who guards every inch of land and glory here!"

Under Huby's commentary, Link walked off the court. He didn't know that he had already added a new nickname.
Chapter completed!