571: Do what you say
Kevin Durant's data this season is indeed very good, averaging 28.1 points, 4.9 assists and 7.9 rebounds per game. To be honest, his data is not at the same level as others in the All-Second Team.
However, during the regular season, Link had 26.9 points, 6.4 assists, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks, and most importantly, Link also led the team to 70 wins that made history, which is a very big plus.
Therefore, Link was finally selected for the Best Team, which is not unreasonable. He is fully qualified.
It can only be said that the gap between Link and Durant is indeed not big. So, it is not that Link can really crush Durant if he squeezes Durant into the second team.
Therefore, Thunder fans are all looking forward to Durant’s ability to make Link doubt his life today!
Link naturally has to defend his honor, of course, the most important thing is that he must win this game and return to Memphis with a 3-1 score.
The more you drag on, the more dangerous the situation will be.
The Grizzlies' first offense, Link did not hold the ball. He restrained the Thunder's defense at the right corner, and then Conley hangs the ball to Gasol for a single.
Gasol is definitely the most underrated player this year. Before he knew it, he has won three personal honors. The Best Defensive Player, the Best Defensive Second Team and the Best Second Team were all won by Gasol.
Double second-team dopy, this is not an achievement that any cat or dog can achieve.
When people were arguing about who was more qualified to be selected for the Best Team, Gasol, the center in the Best Team 2, took the lead.
He leaned against Perkins in the low post and slowly turned into a face frame holding the ball. Perkins didn't know whether to break the defense or shoot the ball. Just when he was indecisive, Espanyol suddenly raised the basketball and made a jump shot!
Many high-armed technical centers like to use this move. Gasol's sudden shot made Perkins unable to react, so he failed to interfere at the first time.
Gasol caught this time difference. He hit the ball steadily and got a good start for the Grizzlies.
"Are you going to just hide behind your teammates? Coward!" Durant started to squirt. He was really angry today, as if he was eager to fight Link directly.
No, maybe he wanted to wear gloves and directly solve the problem with Link with his fists.
Link ignored Durant's verbal abuse. He just kept telling himself to be calm, calm or calm!
In the thunder attack, the shouts from the Chesapeake Energy Arena were fierce, making Link even feel that the wooden floor under his feet seemed to be trembling.
The message from the Thunder fans is very simple, "We are going to sit down now, you can't stop this! The Haikou that Link boasted before the game is about to be pierced!"
Link gritted his teeth and wanted to defend the Thunder's offense. Indeed, the first game of the series, the Grizzlies once made the Thunder score no goal in the sports game five minutes after the opening. But the Thunder at that time was not as angry as it is now.
Durant did not talk much nonsense with Link. He just passed halftime and started running according to the tactical route.
Durant cut into the penalty area and planned to go from the bottom line to outside the right three-point line. Going to the bottom line is almost the easiest way to get rid of the opponent's defensive players, because the penalty area is usually quite crowded and has "natural" obstacles.
But Link did not choose to walk through the crowd, but went straight away from the bottom line! Doing so would increase the distance to run, but Link believed in his current speed!
Durant just received the basketball and was about to take action, but Link pounced on him without missing a trace!
"It's really good to defend, Link is very focused!" Mike Bryn applauded. There is a reason why Link was selected for the Best Defensive First Team and Best First Team.
Sometimes, a player’s quality cannot be judged by simple data comparison.
Link has many performances that cannot be fully reflected in data, and it is indeed very powerful.
Durant was a little anxious. Although Link followed up in time, he still caught the ball and shot.
Link blocked very hard, but the distance was well controlled and there was no foul. Durant had to increase the shooting curve in order to avoid blocking. However, he did so, the goal he could have scored hit the front of the basket due to the change in arc!
"Bang!"
The basketball hit the box and the Thunder's offense failed!
Suddenly, the audience sighed, and countless Thunder fans covered their heads with their hands in annoyance.
They really couldn't sit back as soon as possible!
Link is quite calm, at least calmer than Durant. When the two are almost as strong as the two, various small details are sometimes the key to the outcome!
The offense and defense are very disciplined in the Thunder's retreat and defense. The Grizzlies cannot easily counterattack like they do when they fight the Clippers and the Rockets.
Link is still not in a hurry to score. He is looking for the best scoring opportunity. Fight against Durant? Maybe he has to do this at some time, and there will definitely be a star vs. star in the playoffs.
But that scene is definitely not now!
Link kept wandering, looking for gaps at any time. Durant was very defensive and kept provoking.
However, in the second leg, Link still did not score. The final shot was Iguodala, who got a chance at the right corner.
However, it may be because the touch was a bit cold at the beginning just now, Iguodala's three-point shooting was like Durant, and he made a fuss.
Durant was overjoyed. This time, he would not miss it again!
What's the best player in the first team? I'll beat you up!
Durant ran to the frontcourt the moment Iguodala's shot hit the box, but this time, Westbrook was more excited than Durant.
He held the basketball and rushed to the inside, not considering passing the ball at all!
Durant's emotions will also affect his teammates, especially Westbrook, who has a clear relationship with love and hate.
In his opinion, Durant is unwilling to accept it, but he is unwilling to accept it. He will do his best to help Durant win this victory.
Therefore, Westbrook's desire to score today is also extremely high.
But Westbrook made a similar mistake to Durant - not calm enough!
In fact, Westbrook did not get a good chance to break through. With Conley blocked, Westbrook's speed was affected. This created an opportunity for Iguodala's backup defense. Iguodala rushed back to the penalty area and blocked Westbrook's layup angle in the air.
Westbrook could only throw the ball to the basket in a very awkward position, but it was undoubtedly not Westbrook's strength.
The basketball failed to enter again, and the Thunder fans' arms raised also dropped.
What's the situation? I don't have to sit this round!
"Link is so bad! Link is so bad! Link is so bad!" In an instant, the fans turned grief into strength and began to swear Link.
Thunder fans believe that Link has almost no performance in these rounds. Although the Grizzlies defended the ball just now, it has nothing to do with Link.
Link naturally knew what the Thunder fans mean, but he was still not in a hurry. The Thunder should be anxious!
The Grizzlies once again over halftime, and Durant became more and more irritable. Today, Durant seems to be less patient on the defensive end. Now, Durant is probably full of offense and scoring, overwhelming defense without wanting to be frustrated.
Link then played a hand with Gasol, who was holding the ball, and he finally received the ball!
He handed the basketball in Gasol's hand and took away the basketball, and Link took the opportunity to kill him at the basket!
Durant bypassed Gasol and rushed towards Link quickly. He didn't want Link to score a goal ahead of him!
Link knew that Durant was in a hurry now, so he must have been heading forward to him.
So, facing the aggressive Durant, Link turned around flexibly!
Durant felt that Link was like a loach, slipping past him! And because he rushed too hard, he couldn't get back in time!
"With beautiful footsteps and ball control rhythm, Link is really the representative of the all-round striker!"
While Mike Bryn spoke, Link applied Durant and made a layup directly!
Ibaka arrived in time, jumped up suddenly, preparing to give Link a volleyball hat.
However, Link was on a high throw and hit the board, and a monster like Ibaka who averaged 3 blocks per game was not reachable at all!
The basketball rubbed the rebound and was refracted into the net, and Link scored his first goal in his sports game today!
"Excellent goal, beautiful turn and soft high throws to play the board and layup. Link's skills are no worse than those of the defender. Link has scored the first goal, and I don't know when KD will respond!"
Except for Mike Bryn, almost everyone in the stands was mourning. Because even Thunder fans must admit that the goal just now was really beautiful!
From turning to layups, the whole process was as smooth as a silky and smooth! Link seemed calm, but he could seize the opportunity to complete a fatal blow.
Durant, today, feels like he is exerting too much force. Now that he is scored by Link, he is probably even more anxious.
Sure enough, Durant directly took the baseline ball this time and wanted to control the ball and advance to counterattack himself!
The Grizzlies' defense is almost perfect, but if you want to pick the bones in the egg, the black and white bears' unfast retreat speed is considered a small flaw.
It was precisely this that Durant wanted to complete the attack before the Black and White Bears guarded the penalty area!
He has long hands and feet, and his speed is not slow. He crossed the half with two big steps and rushed towards the penalty area!
Link did not let go, and he kept close to Durant's right all the way, preventing him from accelerating comfortably.
But Durant is indeed powerful, so big a man is so stable in possession of the ball. In the past, Lin often used the right medicine to take advantage of Durant's poor ball control and stole Durant many times.
But now, possession of the ball is no longer Durant's shortcomings.
Durant hit the left side of the basket, but due to Link's existence, Durant could not make a layup directly.
Finally, he chose to drift and shoot in the air on the side of the basket and gently throw the basketball towards the basket.
This ball is very close to the basket, and only Link is the defender. Therefore, Thunder fans almost agreed that this ball will definitely be scored!
It's time to score a goal!
However, the moment Durant threw the ball out, Link suddenly jumped up. His reaction was very fast, and it was no exaggeration to say that he was jumping at the same time as Durant.
So, before the basketball thrown by Durant had completely flew up, Link stretched out his long arm and spread his five fingers as much as possible. When Durant's body began to fall, Link's body was still rising!
"This..." Durant's eyes widened, and the next second, Link's big hand grabbed the basketball that had not yet risen in the air.
A catch of Durant!
"Link grabbed the ball directly, how is this possible! He is Kevin Durant!" Mike Brin got goosebumps all over his body. The scene was so shocking!
Link grabbed the basketball, then put the ball in his arms and landed steadily!
The whole audience was silent and everyone was frightened!
"Fuck you keep standing and watching the football for me!" In such an environment, Link's roar made everyone hear it particularly clearly!
After calming down for so long, he finally got a chance to vent his emotions.
Chapter completed!