One Hundred and Eighty-Seven: Vote 3 Points on the Count

O.j. Mayo has basically been waived by the Grizzlies this season. Thanks to the arrival of Xavier Henry, Tony Allen and Link, Mayo has appeared in 71 games this season and only 17 starts.

So far in the playoffs, there is no starting chance. It can even be said that he has not produced any impressive performances.

Therefore, when people saw Mayo start again, the first reaction was surprise. Why was this guy in a downturn suddenly able to squeeze Tony Allen down? Could it be that Tony Allen is injured?

However, the fact is that Hollins can see that Mayo has improved in form in the last few games. In the first few games, although Mayo didn't score many points and shots, his 40% three-point shooting rate was very eye-catching. Although he didn't show any amazing performance, as a substitute, Mayo's performance can't be said to be bad.

It's self-evident how important this year has been to the Grizzlies players. Although Mayo has never had a heart to win, he is still somewhat infected by the environment. During the playoffs, he began to come to practice early and began to work hard in adversarial training. Mayo doesn't say what miraculous effect it can play now, but at least it can open up space for the Grizzlies' offense.

Opening up the space and making the offense easier for others is what Hollins sent Mayo to.

"Last game the Grizzlies even threw 18 layups, which is a very scary number. Today, the Grizzlies have to adjust their form on the offensive end. They've got match point, and they can't give the Thunder a break. Opportunity!" Hubby Brown still hasn't forgotten how badly the Grizzlies lost the last game.

Although the Grizzlies players' poor state is one aspect, the Thunder's defensive tactics of shrinking the basket also made the Grizzlies slumped. They just forced the Grizzlies to make three-pointers and guarded the inside. Because of this, the Grizzlies had a difficult layup last game. Conley and Link, who are the only two in the Grizzlies' starting lineup who can shoot three-pointers, just don't feel good.

In this way, the Thunder scored 27 points.

But today, Hollins replaced Mayo, and he believes that Mayo's 40% three-point shooting will give the Grizzlies more options for offense. Even if the Thunder stick to the basket again, the Grizzlies will not be misfired across the board.

Before the game, Link found Westbrook and Durant nervous. Also, at this time, Gemini was still quite young, far less powerful than in the future.

Uh... Exactly, Durant isn't quite as dominant yet. As for Westbrook, what is dominance in the playoffs?

These two people would be nervous and understandable. After all, today's game was really too psychologically stressful for the Thunder.

First, the Thunder have yet to win at FedEx Arena in the series. Second, this game is a "win or go home" game for the Thunder. The Grizzlies lose and there's a way out, but if the Thunder lose, their ambitious season will be over.

Link believes that in the minds of the Thunder players, their goals are by no means as simple as the first round. After winning two games against the Lakers in the first round last season, the Thunder must be looking forward to taking it even further.

Link rubbed his hands. Without the help of Mr. Tony today, he had to face Durant alone. In any case, he has to contain the league scoring champion. As long as Durant can't open, the Thunder basically equals to lose half!

But seeing Durant so nervous today, Link felt he had an opportunity. A player can have a lot of emotions on the court, he can be angry, crazy, and flamboyant, but he can't be nervous!

Tension is like a shackle that binds a player's hands and feet.

"Both sides jump the ball, and the Grizzlies still have the right to start the ball. Let's see what the first attack will be after the Grizzlies change!"

The Thunder's defensive strategy was similar to the previous game. They mainly contracted the basket, blocked the black and white bears, and blocked the perimeter players from cutting in. Three points? Let you vote! In Brooks' point of view, the Grizzlies are the only one with a slightly more stable three-pointer, but a mere three-pointer can't completely kill the game.

This time Link was directly outside the three-point line. Since the Thunder gave a three-pointer, then take advantage of the opportunity!

Durant let Link take a step, and he used this method to limit Link to 9 points in the last game. So today, Durant continues to follow suit.

"Are you sure you want to let me go this far?" Link began to "talk" with Durant. He hoped to put a lot of pressure on Durant from words to actions.

Durant didn't reply, still defending himself. Meanwhile, Conley broke through screens but failed to attract a double-team. So Conley gave the ball to Link! Link immediately gave the ball to Mayo at the top of the arc outside the three-point line, and then ran over and handed him over.

"Mayo received the basketball in the first round. It seems that his tactical status should not be low. Link and Mayo handed over, and he is still looking for breakthrough opportunities!"

Taking over the basketball, Link shot out from behind Mayo. The "Swiss Army Knife" Severosa immediately switched to Link, and Durant followed behind. No way, this undrafted scoring threat is too great. And in the first few games, the Thunder were also used to this kind of defense.

After all, Tony Allen doesn't have the ability to make three-pointers, so the Thunder's perimeter can always be confident and bold to seal Link. It's just that the Thunder players seem to have forgotten that the starting point guard of the Grizzlies today is not Tony Allen!

When Link saw that he was attracting two people to defend, he hit the ball diagonally behind and passed it to the ground! Mayo caught the basketball at the top of the arc and was unmarked!

"Link gave the ball to Mayo, and the Grizzlies gave the ball to Mayo on the first offense!"

Mayo has no ambition, no tenacious heart, no vigor to commit crimes. But he knew he had only one year left on his rookie contract. If you don't show some performance, it will be very troublesome to sign at that time. After all, as a high school star who has become popular in the United States, Mayo does not want to sign too low a price.

Mayo shot calmly, Sefrosa and Durant didn't rush forward to interfere at all, allowing Mayo to shoot.

This time, Mayo didn't disappoint Grizzlies fans and teammates. His 40% 3-point shooting did the job it deserved!

"Swipe!" The basketball hollowed into the net, and the Grizzlies scored a three-pointer as soon as they came up!

It's true that a 3-pointer can't kill the game. But today, the Grizzlies had two 3-pointers on the perimeter!

Link made an assist, Mayo scored the first goal, and the Grizzlies took the lead!

After seeing the basketball in the net, Link pointed to Mayo, "Good job!"

"Cut, just play." Mayo snorted in his heart, but looking at the violent cheers around... It seems pretty cool to help the team take the lead in the playoffs.

So today, let's play a little serious... It would be great to get a big contract next summer.

"The Thunder's strategy of defending the restricted area is obviously targeted, but Link is very good at assisting teammates after attracting defenses. As long as Mayo is in the open position, Link will definitely be able to deliver the ball." Hubie Brown only used The strategy of Hollins was seen in one round, but the question now is whether Mayo and Link can guarantee the stability of the three-point shooting rate.

"Don't be nervous, man, it's just like the usual offense. Really, don't think that you will lose if you can't make the shot, because if you can't make the shot, you all have to lose today!" On the defensive end, Link has been giving Duran a shot. Te put pressure on him and kept reminding him that "if you don't make the shot, you will lose".

Durant was upset, but he had to step up as the team's leading scorer.

In the end, Durant's catch-and-shoot jumper from beyond the arc was interfered by Link. In addition, Durant himself was a little impatient, so the three-pointer missed, and the Thunder lost the opportunity to tie the score!

Link secretly rejoiced in his heart, it seems that today's strategy is working! And today, Hollins arranged for Durant to be a wheel battle with Link, Tony Allen and Shane Battier alternately on the court. Link became sympathetic when he looked at Durant. No way, who made you the league scoring champion?

Durant missed the first shot, and the Grizzlies were not in a hurry. Fall into position and fight slowly, this is what Hollins specially instructed today.

Because if the rhythm is fast, it will be more beneficial to the Thunder. Thinking how terrifying a rushing Westbrook is, Hollins doesn't dare to play fast.

Durant is a little discouraged now. He didn't expect that he would struggle so much in the playoffs this year! On both ends of the offense and defense, Durant felt that he could not exert his full strength.

Durant is certainly not completely locked up, and he has even improved a lot from last season's playoffs. But the feeling of being restricted everywhere still makes Durant uncomfortable.

Durant was uncomfortable, so Link chased after the victory.

Chinese No. 0 received the basketball again. He first looked at Sefolosa's position. After Mayo's three-pointer just now, this guy should not dare to double-team himself!

Link then took a tentative step, and Durant really took another half step back to prevent Link from breaking through.

Seeing this situation, Link suddenly took his steps back and took a jump shot!

Just using tentative steps to sway people is a relatively high-level offensive technique. Many fans watching TV think that some superstars like to shoot three-pointers against others, but the reality is that they have disrupted the opponent's rhythm with tentative steps before shooting, and they can complete the shot by grabbing a gap.

Link is doing the same now, his tentative move that puts Durant half a step away from him. However, this half-step is enough for him to complete the shot!

Brooks stood up, and he deliberately shot a three-pointer for the Grizzlies, but he didn't expect the Grizzlies to really count.

Brooks panicked when he saw Link help the Grizzlies hit their second straight 3-pointer and make it 6-0.

The head coach panicked, let alone those young Thunder players. Durant covered his head with his hands in annoyance, and after letting Link complete the assist and defense, he immediately let Link hit a three-pointer, which made Durant very sorry.

"It's okay, don't be upset. Think about the good side, at least after this game, you won't have to face us again!"

After scoring the goal, Link continued to put pressure on Durant, and the poor young scorer was about to have a nervous breakdown at the beginning of the game.

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