Two Hundred and Thirty: High Point Guard
Kevin Durant gave Link a dismay at the beginning of the game.
He has been waiting for this day for too long, and after so long, Durant must want to vent all the unhappiness in his heart.
What could be more emotional than a dunk after a steal?
In the first two games, Durant scored 30+ points, and the Thunder also won. But honestly, if he can beat the Grizzlies, Durant will definitely get more joy than the first two games combined.
The Thunder's opening dunk also boosted their morale. Now, from the 1 position of Westbrook to the 5 position of Perkins, everyone is extremely excited, eager to fight the bear with his bare hands.
This time, Durant remained by Link's side, while Rudy Gay was handed over to Severosa.
Link was moving slowly towards the bottom corner, but suddenly he ran back and cut to the basket!
Durant's response was half a beat, and he was thrown half way. Under normal circumstances, as long as Link can receive a basketball, he can get a chance to score! Now Link, the most sure thing is to attack without the ball.
However, this time, Link did not catch the basketball after cutting in. After all, it's not Conley who is holding the ball right now. Moreover, Westbrook's defense also makes it difficult for Vasquez to play the ball in the first time!
"Damn!" Link had already run to the basket before Vasquez found him cutting. There is no doubt that this has lost the best passing opportunity.
So Vasquez only hit the ball to Guy, who, as always, made a mid-range jumper. But the timely interference of the "Swiss Army Knife" made Gay's shot miss the target.
Grizzlies still can't score!
"Today's offense is not smooth." Elston Turner sat next to Hollins, frowning tightly.
"The No. 1 position is very restricted and cannot organize the offense smoothly. Let's watch a few more rounds to see if there will be any improvement." Hollins held his chin, and what he was most worried about happened.
Vasquez is indeed a good player, but it is still difficult to adapt to tough battles. Against a player like Westbrook, Vasquez had a hard time playing.
In the next few rounds, the Thunder played smoothly. On offense and defense, they are dynamic and often successful.
A few minutes later, the score became 8-2! On the Grizzlies side, Randolph scored two points on his free throws. On the Thunder side, Durant scored 4 points with a dunk and a mid-range shot, and Sefolosha and Ibaka each scored 2 points.
Hollins had to stop the game, and he had to change that after trailing by six points from the start. Now, the problem with the Grizzlies is very obvious. The offense is not smooth, resulting in the Thunder always being able to play fast counterattacks.
But when he turned his head and looked at the bench, Jordan Farmar was the only point guard left...
Although Farmar was once a member of the championship, if you want him to really play at the level of a championship point guard, it's better to wash and sleep.
Hollins could only come up with that bold idea, so he walked up to Link, put down the small stool in his hand, and picked up the tactical board, "Link, you will play the number one later."
"Ha!?" Link looked at Hollins with a bewildered expression, saying that this is all-purpose glue. Wherever it leaks, it sticks to it?
Last season, Link played at the 2, 3 and even 4. As a result, today, I have to take the top spot again! ?
Not only Link, but even Elston Turner was stunned. Tall point guards have never appeared in NBA history. Point forward? Wasn't Turkey's Turkoglu also famous as a point forward in the Magic in the first two seasons?
But Link has never served as a point guard in the Grizzlies after all, and it is indeed unknown whether he can be competent.
"I know, it's a risky decision. But now, we have to try. You don't want to be beaten by the Thunder the whole game, right? Tony, you play the top two. Link, calm down. Organizing the offense, I believe you can do it.
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Link nodded lightly, in fact, he was already panicking in his heart.
Point forward? In 2011, I have to say, this is still a fairly new concept.
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Durant is very satisfied with the current score, and the excellent state of his teammates also surprised Durant.
At the beginning of the game, they beat the Grizzlies 8-2. He believes that as long as he works hard enough, maybe at the end of the first quarter, the difference can be widened to double digits!
He has already decided that he will continue to post against Link next. Throughout the game today, he will not leave Link's side!
This may be stronger than the oath between lovers.
The electronic buzzer sounded, Durant shook his arm, and Vitality slowly stepped onto the court.
As soon as they stepped onto the court, the Thunder players realized that the Grizzlies had made a substitution. Tony Allen appeared on the basketball court, but at the same time, Link and Guy continued to play.
"Who is Tony Allen replacing?" This is the question that everyone has in mind.
The final answer shocked everyone - Tony Allen was replaced by Vasquez! Now on the court, the Grizzlies don't have a No. 1 player!
"It's a weird substitution. Coach Hollins replaced Vasquez with Tony. So who's going to have the ball? The Grizzlies are completely out of organization!"
"Not necessarily, the Grizzlies still have some organization. It's just that I don't know if he can shoulder the heavy responsibility." Hubby Brin frowned slightly, and I have to say, this is indeed a dangerous move!
"Hmph, useless resistance!" Durant doesn't care so much, no matter how the Grizzlies evolve, he will lead the Thunder to victory today!
The first attack after coming back from the timeout, Durant stood in the backcourt and waited for Link to run past the half court. But to his surprise, Link actually stood on the bottom line of the other half, received the bottom line ball, and then personally pushed the ball!
"Link is advancing with the ball, is he the No. 1 position!?" ?
Although Link has never played the No. 1 position, he is indeed one of the offensive initiation points in the Grizzlies' tactical system and is the team's second organization point. So, he knows how the team's tactics work. Otherwise, Link wouldn't have averaged nearly 5 assists per game last season.
Durant didn't let Link catch the ball today, but now Link directly controls the ball and advances it to him. Durant opened his arms, he would not let Link go half a step forward!
Link didn't push hard. Now that he's playing the No. 1 position, he has to fulfill his responsibilities as No. 1.
He made a few gestures and instructed his teammates to move. Durant didn't look back, but stared at No. 0 in front of him.
He still doesn't believe that Link can really play like a number one.
However, just when everyone thought that the Grizzlies' offense would come to a standstill, Link raised the basketball and slammed it hard on the floor!
The basketball refracted through the crowd and was sent to Tony Allen!
Tony Allen just got rid of Westbrook by off-ball screen, and as soon as he ran out, Link's pass arrived. It can be said that it is exactly the same!
After receiving the basketball, Tony Allen easily made a layup, 4 to 8, the Grizzlies finally broke the scoring drought!
"This!?" Durant turned around, but saw that it was Westbrook who missed out!
Why do you say "again"? Because Westbrook has caused too much trouble these past two seasons. In the playoffs last season, he was criticized by all walks of life for his unpredictable style of play. As a result, today, he let the opponent successfully score at the critical moment of opening the score.
Durant gritted his teeth, how can the grizzly be killed! ? Seeing that the difference was going to double digits, it was pulled back abruptly!
"Beautiful assist, Link's thinking is very clear. He made the Grizzlies' offense a lot smoother when he came back to the first round after a pause!" Hubby Brin praised vigorously on the commentary stage, A high point guard of 2 meters 03? It's charming!
At this time, even Vasquez, who was sitting on the bench, must admit that Link's accuracy and decisiveness in passing are stronger than himself.
The kind of ball just now, in fact, Vasquez can also pass. But under the pressure of the other party, it is not necessarily.
And Link, even in the face of a "spider monster" like Durant, can calmly sort out the attack. Not everyone has this ability.
After the goal, Link pointed to Tony Allen, and then looked at Durant, who was gnashing his teeth.
Today, another way to fight with you!
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