One Hundred and Seventy-Four: Do Not Disturb the Black Bear Foraging

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Link and Randolph's alley-oop goals surprised the Thunder. The Grizzlies have always been a team with a simple style of play, with one-of-a-kind positional warfare and meat-grinder-like defense that have always been their trademark.

Air relay? This seems to be the patent of the Clippers and Griffin. Is there anyone in the Grizzlies lineup who can jump?

Therefore, the Grizzlies' first goal was very subversive, and they broke the Thunder's defense in the most dynamic way, which was enough to make all Thunder fans nervous.

"It seems that Link and Zach are eager to try today. I don't know if you still remember, in January of this year, Link and Randolph's crazy performance. At that time, they had already demonstrated as the most dangerous striker in the league. The strength. If Link and Zach can bring that state to the playoffs, the Thunder will be in big trouble.”

The playoffs have only just started the first round, and it becomes interesting. Durant was a little angry. Just now his defense against Link was obviously very tight, but he still couldn't stop that guy from scoring completely. But in the same way, Durant doesn't think Link can stop himself.

Every time the Grizzlies and the Thunder played against each other, Rudy Gay and Durant would explode. But now, Gay can't play. Although in the regular season, Link also showed excellent performance against Durant. But honestly, Durant's numbers are more gorgeous than Link's every time.

Just when Durant was contemplating how to deal with the difficult No. 0 forward, Tony Allen came across to Durant! Durant was a little stunned, Link didn't match himself?

"Don't look at it, boy, your opponent is me!" Tony Allen pressed Durant with all his strength. The Grizzlies' strategy was to use Tony Allen to fight this year's scoring champion!

It’s not that Hollins doesn’t trust Link’s defensive ability, but if Link continues to match up with Durant on the defensive end, it is bound to spend a lot of energy, which will affect Link’s state on the offensive end to some extent.

Therefore, Hollins simply let Tony Allen smash Durant on the defensive end, so that Link can also focus more energy on offense.

Westbrook hit the ball to Durant, but Durant couldn't break through in the face of Tony Allen's close pressing. In desperation, he handed the ball back to Westbrook.

Westbrook has improved a lot this season, averaging 4.6 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game. On many nights, he even outshone Durant. And this season, Westbrook's overall shooting percentage and three-point shooting percentage have improved greatly.

Link is not surprised by Westbrook's improvement. You give him a center who can "one card eight" and he can average a triple-double per game.

The rise of Westbrook has made the Thunder extremely powerful on the offensive end. The problems that Durant can't solve, Westbrook can solve with breakthroughs.

Conley tried his best to block, but there was no way, Westbrook's physical fitness is too abnormal. He slammed Conley to the basket, however, he bumped into the little Gasol who was under the basket!

Westbrook didn't care so much, he was stunned to force a layup against the 2.16-meter Gasol. Thunder fans are not surprised by this, as this is the norm for Westbrook. Putting a layup on someone's back is a routine operation for Westbrook. As for whether to get in...it's hard to say.

Small Gasol's offense this season is so-so, and his scoring average is not even as good as last season, with only 11.7 points recorded. You could argue that Gasol's scoring skills have barely improved, but no one will ignore the changes he's made on the defensive end this season.

Whether it is self-confidence or judgment of defensive positioning, Gasol is better. According to ESPN's postseason preview article, "The Grizzlies' interior is comparable to the Lakers' championship twin towers."

Gasol's precise positioning allowed him to just block Westbrook,

His toughness also makes it difficult for Westbrook to move in the air.

As a result, Westbrook endured a forced layup against Pau Gasol and ended with an iron strike! Link shook his head, Westbrook seems to have been a tough guy since he entered the league, until 2019...

"The Thunder failed offense, oh my God, they couldn't break the Grizzlies' defense! How strong are Durant and Westbrook? They're averaging 49.6 points per game this season! These two The guys scored almost half of the Thunder's total. However, in front of the Grizzlies' defense, even the Twins had a hard time playing!"

Hollins applauded with satisfaction. What he most wanted to see was that the team could find the game state through defense.

Most importantly, Link and Randolph had little trouble on defense this time around. Then on the offensive end, they can release their vitality to the fullest!

Randolph grabbed the rebound himself and handed it to Conley. Durant had to leave Tony Allen and pounce on Link. This constant shift will also put a lot of pressure on Durant. On the defensive end and the offensive end, he is facing the most threatening points, and there is no breathing time at all.

Link still only played a deterrent role this time. He helped the team open space outside the three-point line, and the offense was solved by Randolph himself.

Randolph is in great shape today, after all he has been preparing for this day for a long time. Back to the basket, face frame, hook, shot, Randolph is omnipotent.

Link remembers that in the original history, the Grizzlies' opponent in the first round was the Spurs, and in that round of the series, even Duncan was completely suppressed by Randolph.

Although this one, Duncan's injury factor is a reason. But I have to say that Randolph played really hard that year.

"No. 21 rookie" has nothing to do with Randolph, let alone Ibaka, who is not yet at his peak?

Randolph sat back two steps, and after reaching the basket, he easily turned around and hooked, and the basketball went in again!

"Zach, go in the low post again! He has scored two goals in a row. This guy can do whatever he wants in the restricted area. The Thunder can't let him do whatever he wants. Zach has won the Western Conference Player of the Month this season. If If the Thunder let him attack like this, he can really kill the game!"

Mike. Brin said Scott. Brooks knows, but how to contain Randolph? There is no other way but to double-team.

This time the Thunder's offense was finally completed, and Durant's mid-range jumper left Tony Allen far behind. But Brooks doesn't feel safe anymore. He knows very well that if there is no way to stop the Grizzlies' offense, it's hard to win against the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies' defensive skills are there after all, and the Thunder won't score too high today. To win, the Grizzlies must also lower the score.

The fight between the two sides continued, and this time, Conley's breakthrough attracted Ibaka's defense. So, Randolph was vacated in the middle distance. The big black bear in good condition made a steady mid-range shot and scored 6 points in a row!

Ibaka covered his head with his hands in annoyance, the second-year Congolese were too immature in front of Randolph.

He glanced at Brooks helplessly, and Brooks also made a few gestures to the players.

Must be double-teamed!

"Randolph played really well today, he's scored on Ibaka on three different offenses. Zach has been waiting a long time to prove himself in the playoffs, so he's not going to give up easily. ."

Randolph's desire to win has undoubtedly been revealed. This low-post killer has turned the Thunder's seemingly luxurious interior defensive lineup into a paper tiger.

Under the Grizzlies' high-pressure defense, the Thunder's offense failed again. This time, it was Ibaka who took the shot, and he seemed intent on causing trouble for Randolph on offense.

But unfortunately, Randolph's aggressive defense made Ibaka's rollover jumper hit the frame. At both ends of the offense and defense, Ibaka has no way to take Randolph!

It is said that the playoffs are the stage for creating stars, and today, Randolph has undoubtedly greatly improved his status in the league. Nothing can test a player's quality more than the playoffs.

"Double-team, double-team!" Brooks couldn't help it, and he informed the players of his instructions with gestures.

Durant pouted, wishing that Randolph and Link would not be on the same side. Otherwise, double-team defense is very dangerous.

But as the saying goes, what to be afraid of. Hollins has long thought about how to deal with the possibility of double-team defense, so today, Link and Randolph are on the same side on offense!

In this way, if the Thunder want to double-team, they can only double-team by the person who defends Link, because he is the closest to Randolph. And once the players defending Link go to double-team, Link can get a chance!

People say Hollins is a defensive player, a defensive-obsessed coach. But in fact, he is not without merit on the offensive end.

Randolph once again received a pass from Conley in the low post, and it seems that the Big Black Bears have no intention of letting go. Seeing that Ibaka was pushed back two steps, Durant gritted his teeth and double-teamed up!

However, Randolph's low post coping ability this season is not bad at all! The moment Durant double-teamed, Randolph passed the ball to Link!

"Damn!" Durant immediately turned around and rushed beyond the three-point line. He felt as if he was being played by a monkey!

When Link received the basketball, Durant was still two steps away from him. This distance is enough for Link to complete the shot!

He jumped out decisively, and with Durant's terrified expression, he threw the basketball steadily!

Link's current three-point shooting percentage is not something he can shoot casually.

"Three-pointer, hit! The Thunder's defense is in a dilemma, and Link has done his job very well from beyond the three-point line!"

"Yeah, before the Grizzlies lacked consistent 3-point output. But now, their 3-point shot is deadly!"

Kevin Harlan and Van Gundy both praised the Grizzlies' tactics, and the Grizzlies put the Thunder in a corner at the start of the game.

"I advise you not to disturb him today, Kevin. Otherwise, the loss will be even greater." Link opened his hand to Durant, feeling really good about his opponent's general.

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