575: Upcoming First Honor
Durant saw the result of that goal earlier than Link.
Although Link lost his center of gravity, his moves did not deform at all. Therefore, this ball was not a lucky one, but a reflection of his true strength!
While Link was still gliding on the ground, the basketball was refracted into the net.
Normally, this is just a layup that is slightly more exciting than an ordinary goal. But this time, when Durant saw the basketball be caught, his heart skipped a beat.
He was completely defeated!
In the last 43 seconds, the Thunder fell 8 points behind. Link became the sixth player in the 21st century to score 50 points in a single game in the playoffs.
From personal performance to team performance, Durant completely lost!
So much so that when Scott Brooks stopped the game, Durant thought it was the whistle at the end of the game.
Because in his heart, the game was over.
Durant walked off the court dejectedly and scored 44 points. He performed well, as if he had lost his last enthusiasm.
In this situation, it is better than anyone else to catch up to 8 points in 40 seconds.
Chesapeake Energy Arena, I'm afraid it won't be able to save it anymore.
At this time on the commentary stage, Mike Brynn had already used all the praises on Link.
"The last time we saw someone scored 50 points in the playoffs, four years ago! At that time, the energetic Celtics' Big Three encountered the Bulls, and both sides played very anxiously. In that game, Ray Allen scored 51 points with an incredible 9 three-pointers! However, in that game, Ray Allen was able to play such exaggerated data. But today, he had already scored 50 points before the regular time of 48 minutes! It was more difficult for him to score 50, which was greater than Ray Allen!"
Mike Brynn was very excited and almost announced that the Grizzlies won. In fact, everyone knows how the result of this game is. Thunder fans can only comfort themselves with unrealistic fantasies.
On the Grizzlies' bench, all the Grizzlies congratulate Link. But Link was not as excited as people imagined, because for him, the most important goal today has not been achieved yet!
"The last 43 seconds left in the game, we were 8 points ahead! I know, this gave us the advantage, but the game is not over yet! Let's go on the court and continue fighting! We have less than a minute left to win at the Chesapeake Energy Arena!"
Link shouted passionately below, and the other Grizzlies players also agreed.
Link knew very well that scoring 50 points in a single game does not necessarily mean embracing victory. Not to mention the distance, just talk about the game when Ray Allen scored 51 points in the playoffs four years ago. Although Ray Allen's personal performance was perfect, Kyle still lost the ball in the end.
His 51 points have become less precious.
Looking at Link, who was cheering his teammates on the bench, Mike Brynn smiled. Not being confused by temporary victory is not a quality that everyone has.
This guy Link may really win the end this year
After returning from the timeout, the Thunder fans no longer could shout. Of course, the Thunder players were also depressed.
The double blow of home defeat and Link scored 50 points made the fire in Durant's heart completely extinguished.
So, after the Thunder came back, there was no goal in the first attack. Durant turned into a pass and handed the ball to Westbrook. Westbrook then made a three-pointer, missing the best opportunity.
At this point, the last glimmer of hope for the Thunder has disappeared. Whether they want to do so or not, they must return to "hell" with a dangerous score of 1-3 behind.
The moment the electronic beep sounded, the entire Chesapeake Energy Arena was silent. 113 to 104, the Grizzlies broke the curse of not being able to win at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in the playoffs with 9 points!
The Grizzlies players who were celebrating crazy on the court seemed out of place with the silent fans. This huge contrast fully demonstrated the disappointment of Thunder fans.
"Great game, great night. After being selected for the Best First Team, Link showed his strength to the fullest. 50 points in a single game, even if it was placed in the regular season, this is a very amazing achievement. What's more, this is the Western Conference Finals!"
With 50 points and 11 assists and 8 rebounds, Link scored 50 points and double-double. His name is destined to be written into history!
Durant stared at the big screen on the scene blankly, the number 50 was particularly dazzling.
Durant himself found it incredible that he actually made Link score 50 points. Once upon a time, the undrafted draft was so powerful that it could surpass him?
Last year, although Durant won, he felt that winning was not satisfying enough. In his psychological expectations, the Thunder did not need to play against the Grizzlies until the tiebreak. Therefore, he was very unhappy and felt that he should have abused Link.
But this year, everything has changed. Durant does not ask to beat Link or advance. If God can give him a chance to play tiebreaker, he will be very satisfied!
Durant is not a person who cannot recognize reality. He knows that when he is behind 1-3, let alone winning the series. It is a luxury to just drag the game into a tiebreak!
If the Thunder really wins two consecutive victories on the Grizzlies, the ending will not be like this now.
As he looked, Durant lowered his head and stood there motionless. No one knew what he was doing at this time.
From losing the All-A First Team to getting Link scored 50 points to losing the key game, this has undoubtedly become the most frustrating day in Durant's career!
KD only felt that his eyes were hot, and then a few drops of water stains appeared on the wooden floor under his feet.
That's not sweat.
A reporter found Durant, but Durant took off his jersey, covered his head, and left directly.
He didn't want his appearance to be photographed by the media.
The Grizzlies won the Thunder's home court, and then replaced the Thunder to challenge the Grizzlies' home court.
But now, even Durant may not be able to pat his chest and promise that they will definitely win at FedEx.
Today, KD was completely surrendered by Link!
Durant faded out of the court miserably, while Link was very popular on the court.
The reporters gathered around the new 50-pointer, and even those reporters who questioned Link's selection for the best defensive team before the game, they all licked them.
"Link, was it the best team selected to make you in full form today?"
"Link, after you get the match point, will you do your best to defeat the Thunder in the next game?"
"If Kevin continues to break out in the next game, can you still fight him to the end?"
When facing the reporters’ questions, Link is always absent-minded. Sometimes when the reporter asks east, he answers westward.
Everyone smiled, thinking that Link was stunned by this great victory. As young people, facing such great moments, they will inevitably be unable to suppress their excitement.
However, Link didn't think so much mess.
His thoughts were just traveling to Memphis two days later.
Link was wondering what it would be like to win the Western Conference Championship trophy. What would the Federal Express Arena look like when the Western Conference Championship pennant was lifted off.
After all, this is the first honor in the history of the Grizzlies!
They won the Western Conference champion! After 3-1, there is no need to get involved with the Thunder again.
Chapter completed!