565: It's really over
Durant still remembers the game he beat the Grizzlies in the regular season in 0.9 seconds.
Iguodala is completely an inconspicuous little character. Not only did he fail to defend himself, but he also made only 9 points on the offensive end.
To be honest, Durant once thought that Iguodala had the strength. After all, he is also a player who is almost 30 years old, so it is normal for him to shrink his data.
At the age of 30, this seems to be a watershed for a professional player. Some people's outstanding state can continue for a few years, or even reach its peak at the age of 30. However, some players will jump down in a cliff-like manner when they reach 30.
Durant originally thought that Iguodala was also one of the few people who fell by jumping into the cliff. After all, before joining the Grizzlies, Iguodala's data had already begun to shrink.
Until today, until the second quarter of the damn Western Conference Finals, Durant did not know how outrageous he was wrong.
At this time, 3.2 seconds left before the end of the half game, the Grizzlies served the bottom line.
Logically speaking, such balls that are not enough to even pass the half-time game are often just a formality.
But the Thunder did not expect that the Grizzlies actually made a bottom-line ball tactic!
After Vasquis pretended to catch the ball and attracted the Thunder's attention, Azeli passed the ball to Link!
Link took a few steps and just after halftime, he threw the ball out with a horse-riding archery move.
However, no one expected that this seemingly random three-pointer was actually hit into the box!
"A three-pointer with a buzzer, Link actually threw this ball into the box! A hit in the box, sure enough, luck is left to those with strength. Looking at the expressions of the Thunder players, this ball must have hit them a lot. They were originally 13 points behind, but now they are ready, and they instantly become 16 points behind."
Mike Bryn shook his head, Link's 3-pointer with a long-range buzzer for the last 3.2 seconds was indeed magical.
However, Durant disagreed with that three-pointer. Because the Thunder are so far behind now, it is not just because of that damn three-pointer!
Iguodala and Link were crazy in the second quarter, breaking through, dunked, three-pointer, and a second attack Iguodala seemed to be reborn and could do everything on the offensive end!
Durant opened his mouth throughout the whole process and almost fell off his chin. In the second quarter alone, Link and Iguodala scored 24 points together! Among them, Link scored 14 points and Iguodala scored 10 points in a single quarter!
As a player who averaged only 13 points per game in the regular season, he scored 10 points in a single quarter, which is undoubtedly beyond imagination!
Iguodala is old? No, Durant admits that he was wrong this time!
Under the dual firepower of Link and Iguodala, the Thunder's intermittent goals could not stabilize the gap.
Sure enough, as soon as the 8-point hurdle passed, a string of the thunder seemed to be broken. Then, it collapsed completely.
"Andre, you're doing a great job! Haha, we're leading by 16 points, 16 points!"
Link climbed onto Iguodala's back excitedly, and Iguodala walked into the player's passage with a smile on her face.
"I said, I will help you." Iguodala likes to be a support character, he likes to be in the team. And in the Grizzlies, he found his favorite position.
The deal I had was right, Iguodala was indeed more suitable to stay with Link than Guy.
After the half-time game, Randolph, who was walking at the end, was "catched" by reporters and gave a brief midfield interview.
"Zach, how do you evaluate Andre Iguodala's outstanding performance in the second quarter? Why did he perform so much better in the playoffs than in the regular season?"
Randolph smiled jokingly, revealing his white teeth, "The regular season is nothing to do with him, and we'll talk about it in the playoffs. When we need him to be tough, Andre is so steady!"
It seems that Randolph was also impressed by Iguodala's performance.
16 points in the first half, even for the Thunder, this is a big gap. What's more, the Grizzlies are not the kind of team that is prone to collapse in defense. It is very difficult to play them with an offensive climax.
After the third quarter started, the Thunder's sixth man Kevin Martin made two three-pointers in a row. But even so, the Thunder was still behind double digits.
Link was much depressed in the third quarter, mainly to save energy in the fourth quarter. So Iguodala and Randolph stood up and continued to carry the Grizzlies' offensive banner.
After the third quarter, the score difference was narrowed to 11 points by the Thunder. Of course, this is still not enough for the Thunder.
"Damn it, it's only a little bit!" Durant sat on the bench, gritting his teeth. He didn't expect that the Thunder would be suppressed by the Grizzlies for two quarters!
Even when facing the San Antonio Spurs, the Thunder had never been so embarrassed.
However, Durant was still not discouraged. Link didn't score much in the third quarter, and Durant saw it. The Thunder's offense improved in the third quarter. If this situation continues, the Thunder will still be saved.
Durant still has hope and hopes to reverse the victory in the fourth quarter!
The war between him and Link would not surrender so easily!
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Link didn't go on. It can be seen that the Grizzlies' strategy is to let Link rest for a while. When the time is right, Link will go on and play until the game is over.
Durant then seized the opportunity and scored several goals on Jimmy Butler's head.
Jimmy Butler's defense is also tough enough, but he doesn't know much about Durant, so the defense effect is naturally worse than Link and the others.
After three minutes in the fourth quarter, the Thunder narrowed the gap to 7 points. Link stood up and walked towards the technical table.
Before he could play, the fans of the Federal Express Arena began to cheer for Link.
"Tsk, cheer! It's useless to get on!" Durant muttered to himself in his heart. He thought that the touch was already shaped, and even Link could not stop him!
At this moment, Westbrook was fouled for a rough steal, and the game entered the dead ball stage.
Link stood in front of the technical stand, slapped Jimmy Butler, and then jumped into the wooden floor.
Iguodala and Gasol were replaced at the same time.
Grizzly bears and five tigers, gather together again.
"I'm only 7 points away, I will continue to narrow the score. You'll lose!" As soon as Link came on the court, Durant started chattering in his ear.
Westbrook found it incredible. Durant has always been a taciturn guy in the game. It is the first time he has seen him squirting so much trash talk with his opponent.
Durant was just excited and couldn't stop talking.
Link had no expression on his face because the game was under control. The Grizzlies were half substitute and half lineup just now, so it was normal for them to be recovered.
But if Durant thinks this is a signal that he can reverse, then the misunderstanding will be huge.
"Don't say I didn't remind you, Kevin. Do you remember what I said to you before the game started?"
Link replied to a trash talk that didn't look like trash talk, and then the game began!
Now, Link is full of energy! But Durant is defended by the wheels, he must be quite tired now.
So, Link didn't be polite with Durant. He held the ball with his back on the right side of the court, and then raised his hand to Conley.
"Damn, it's too crazy!" Durant was furious. Link actually looked for himself as a soft persimmon as soon as he came up!?
"Link had to play KD with his back on his back as soon as he came up. Oh my God, this game was really climaxing! Conley hanged the ball in, what would happen?"
After receiving the basketball, Link could clearly feel the huge pressure coming from behind. Durant defended his life and seemed to not want Link to advance half a step.
Link was not afraid, but rushed back with the ball!
"Bang!" The muffled sound of the collision between the muscles made the players around him feel pain.
However, as Link expected, Durant did not retreat in an inch.
This "bamboo pole" that could not even bench press in the first draft was now very strong in combat!
"Come on, idiot!" Durant was obviously a little proud. He thought Link would retreat under his tough defense.
Little did they know that Link turned around and suddenly broke through! Durant followed in time, and his physical contact was still very intense!
Just as Link had just reached the edge of the three-second zone, Link suddenly stopped suddenly and turned around and jumped!
Link really competed with Durant for this goal!
"A little trick!" Durant blocked it immediately, and he didn't sway!
With the advantage of height and wingspan, Durant completely blocked Link. Thunder No. 35 was secretly happy. Now, under such interference, it is almost impossible to score a goal. It depends on whether you are still crazy!
Link leaned back in the air and tried his best to avoid the blocking. Then, he took action calmly the moment Durant's palm blocked.
At that moment, Link was very calm, so he did not get any interference in the shooting. And after the ball was shot, Durandt was in the palm of his hand.
"Dudududududu!" The referee whistle sounded, and he was right next to him, seeing clearly, signaling Durant to make a defensive foul!
Durant was about to argue with the referee, but saw that the basketball seemed to be uninterrupted. After passing a perfect arc, he fell straight into the net!
"This is 2+1, under Durant's strict defense, Link hit 2+1 as soon as he got! If he hit the penalty, the difference will go to double digits again! Wonderful game and wonderful offense! Today, Link completely suppressed the Thunder!"
Mike Bryn could only yell heart-wrenchingly under the shouts of the fans.
Durant stood there in a daze. He couldn't believe that Link could still make the ball!
He has done his best!
At this moment, Durant suddenly remembered what Link had just said to him, "Don't say I didn't remind you, Kevin. Do you still remember what I said to you before the game started?"
What did you say?
You've finished jumping, now it's time for me to jumping.
Chapter completed!