707: War Escalation
"Hahahaha, I'm so glad we can endorse the NBA2k game together, Kevin!"
February 3, 2014, at 7:30 pm, Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Link laughed and greeted Durant, but Durant frowned with a look of "Don't mess with me, I'm very unhappy."
It would be strange if Durant was happy to be the endorsement of NBA2k games with Link! It would be fine if the two of them appeared on the same cover at the same time, but 2k turned Link into the luxurious cover character!
Durant was so angry that he was so angry.
"Damn, it's so cheap!" Durant muttered to himself. Link was definitely not trying to pick up any pot!
Now, Durant's anger has been fully accumulated. He can't wait for half an hour, and he wishes the game will start now.
Link was laughing at this time, but after the game, Durant promised Link couldn't laugh!
"Don't be so unhappy, Kevin, there is no difference between the luxury version and the regular version. Every year, more people buy the regular version. This summer, we may be shooting advertisements together."
Seeing Durant's expression like eating Xiang, Link became even more excited.
It makes the mortal enemy uncomfortable, this is simply the happiest thing in the world!
"If you become the cover of the luxury version, it doesn't mean you will definitely be better than me Link! Don't forget, the score between us is 2-0 now!" Durant couldn't bear it anymore and finally replied.
"I'm afraid you'll forget it. Since you still remember that you won two games from me. There is a Chinese idiom saying that things are only three. After today's game, you will know what this word means."
After saying that, Link smiled and patted Durant on the shoulder. Seeing Durant bleed quickly, Link felt extremely happy.
I have been so distressed since I lost to the Thunder on the 14th last month, and I can finally vent my anger.
But Link knew that those who just made small fuss just now were just small fights. If you really want to solve the problem, you have to pass the competition.
The Thunder have been in great shape recently. From the last time they defeated the Grizzlies to now, the Thunder has achieved a record of 12 games and 10 wins.
At present, the Thunder's 38 wins and 11 losses have also allowed them to surpass the Spurs and become the second in the West.
Durant has been able to score a terrible 33.2 points per game so far this season, which is a career high! As expected, Durant is the scoring champion this year.
If Durant can finally maintain this average score, he will become the player with the highest average score per game in a single season after Kobe, who averaged 35.4 points per game in 2005-06.
Last season's scoring champion Cameron Anthony averaged only 28.7 points per game.
Link knew that this game was destined to be simple. The Thunder were not the Trail Blazers, they would not be beaten as soon as they came on the court. Durant was not Lillard or Aldridge, his scoring ability was far above the first two.
It was not accidental that the Grizzlies lost to the Thunder two times before. It can be seen that the Thunder's strength is really very strong.
Link gritted his teeth. No matter what, he must perform better than Durant today.
Link looked up and looked at his teammates, and his confidence suddenly increased.
No one can give the Grizzlies 3-0, even Durant and the Thunder!
Half an hour later, the starting players of both sides stepped into the stadium. The fans in the Chesapeake Energy Arena stood up, and they really wanted to see the Thunder resume their hatred last season at home.
The starting five Tigers of the Thunder and the Grizzlies have not changed compared to last season's Western Conference Finals. The Thunder are still Westbrook, Seifrosa, Durant, Ibaka and Perkins.
The Grizzlies are the unstoppable Conley, Iguodala, Link and the Black and White bears.
Because the starting player has not changed, this game looks more like a continuation of last season's Western Conference Finals.
"Finally, this highly anticipated showdown is about to begin. Here is Kevin Harlan, Kenny Smith on my left, Shaquille O'Neal on my right, I'm glad we'll explain the game for you."
On the commentary station, the commentators of t.n.t TV station also started their work.
Today, t.n.t did not send a funny group with a "complete lineup". It was mainly because Barkley had a cold and his throat was not very comfortable and was not suitable for commentary competitions.
So, t.n.t TV station found Kevin Harlan, the same-known player, to appear in place of Barkley.
Compared to Barkley, Kevin Harlan has less funny attributes, but the commentary competition is more rigorous.
So today, the style of t.n.t is no longer just trick-and-treat, but is mixed with humor.
"Hey, Kenny, I have pre-ordered the luxury version of the nba2k15 game. What about you?" O'Neal began to invade the battle as soon as he spoke.
"I? I bought the regular version because I prefer Kevin Durant." Kenny Smith answered very tacitly.
"The cover character of the luxury version and the cover character of the ordinary version enter the same game, which is not something you can see at any time. Both sides have outstanding recent records, with the Grizzlies winning 9 consecutive games and the Thunder winning 10 in 12 games. Today's strong dialogue will definitely not be as nonsensical as the match between the Grizzlies vs. the Trail Blazers a few days ago." After making a joke, O'Neal also became serious.
"Yes, Shaq, this is a real strong confrontation. However, Kevin Durant's scoring performance this season is really strong, averaging 33.2 points per game, which is absolutely amazing. In the first two games, Link's defense against Durant was not successful. Today, do you think Link's performance will improve?"
"Definitely, no doubt." O'Neal replied firmly.
"Oh? Are you so sure? Link called to tell you?"
"No, because Link is a stingy guy I've ever seen except Kobe Bryant. So, he would never allow Durant to humiliate himself again and again."
O'Neal's words sound like a joke, but in fact, they really make some sense.
While the three commentators were talking about the mountains, the referee threw the basketball into the air and the game officially began!
Gasol has won the first goal for the Grizzlies. Perkins' athletic ability has declined seriously in the past two years due to injuries. Originally, his height of 2.08 meters was not superior to the fifth position, and his athletic ability slipped a little, and he had no advantage compared to Gasol.
Durant is on high alert, and he thought the Grizzlies' first offense would be solved by Link himself.
However, the Grizzlies' first attack was handed over to Conley.
Durant curled his lips. Is Link a habit of paddling?
In fact, Link certainly won't continue to paddle in this game. The first attack was handed over to Conley, and the Grizzlies mainly wanted to share the offensive pressure for Link first.
If the first attack is handed over to Link, the Thunder will probably send three people to double-team him. But if Conley takes the lead and tear open the defense line, Link will be much better off later.
Conley was not afraid of Westbrook, although the size of the two was not at the same level at all.
On the contrary, after fighting with the Thunder so many times, Conley has a lot of experience in dealing with Westbrook.
Westbrook is good at everything, but it's too frizzy. This is the case on the offensive end and the defense. He likes gambling steals very much, and Conley is now forcing Westbrook to do this.
Conley deliberately dribbled the ball under his crotch in front of Thunder No. 0, and showed a stance to break through.
Durant was a little worried. He didn't know if the conversation he had done with Westbrook would have worked.
After seeing the right time, Conley suddenly accelerated! But this time, Westbrook didn't have the brain to reach out, but raised his chest and blocked it!
"Bang!" The two collided violently, and Conley felt as if he had completely lost his center of gravity and was staggering.
"It's now!" Seeing that Conley's center of gravity was unstable, Westbrook suddenly sprinted and took a steal.
He still steals, but it's not a gambling steal.
Westbrook was very fast, Conley only felt a black shadow flashing, and the basketball "disappeared out of thin air".
Westbrook advanced quickly, and Durant immediately followed! He was extremely happy. Westbrook's performance today was enough to support the Thunder to win!
In the fast break, Westbrook did not rush to the basket by himself, but passed the ball to Durant who followed up under the blocking of Iguodala!
Durant got the basketball and dunked directly after two big steps!
Link was close to Durant, but this time, even Link was out of reach for Durant's high jump.
In the end, Durant's fast attack made a dunk with both hands. However, due to inertia, Link fell down in a mess after landing unstable center of gravity.
Before Link could stand up, Durant, who had dunked, collapsed directly from Link!
The Thunder fans were no longer calm. Their cheers seemed to trigger a hurricane! This span seemed to have allowed the Thunder to cross the final obstacle on the championship road!
Randolph wanted to go to Durant to argue. Of course, he knew that Durant was deliberately humiliating Link, but was stopped by Iguodala. After all, Durant did not violate any rules. If Randolph went up to ask for trouble, he would only suffer losses.
Although it seemed that Durant had crossed over and seemed unintentional, as far as his relationship with Link was concerned, Durant himself probably didn't believe he did it without intention.
When Link stood up, he found Durant's face still had a faint smile. There was no doubt that Durant thought he had made a comeback. He thought that his photo of crossing Link would become a classic like Iverson crossing Tyron Lu.
Durant made a mistake. The reason why Tyron Lu's photo was crossed by Iverson was classic is not just because of that span, but because Iverson scored 48 points on the omnipotent Lakers in that game and won the victory.
And Durant is still a thousand miles away from winning!
The only effect Durant did this was to escalate the war!
Link put away his laughing expression. Durant wants to fight, so let's fight him!
Chapter completed!