Four Hundred and Seven: Who Will Stop Them
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In the second quarter, when the Memphis Grizzlies trailed by 10 points, they fought back almost like a textbook.
In the third quarter, when the Oklahoma City Thunder trailed the Grizzlies by 11 points, the Thunder did not show enough performance. Unlike the Grizzlies, the Thunder completely fell!
At this point, the game has entered the last 2 minutes of the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder are still 8 points behind the Grizzlies.
Since being beaten 7-0 by Link in the third quarter, the Thunder have never taken the lead. Durant's offensive efficiency plummeted, but Link played steadily and led the Grizzlies to take the initiative.
During the rotation, due to the presence of Tony Allen and Jimmy Butler, the Thunder's proud backup firepower in the first quarter was completely gone. Reggie Jackson and Kevin Martin just played a good quarter, I don't know if the Thunder miss James Harden now...
Thunder fought desperately, and finally narrowed the difference to double digits. But looking at the time, it is not enough!
Durant hasn't given up yet. It was the first time this season that he ran into the Grizzlies, and the black-bellied No. 35 naturally didn't want to lose. So, even exhausted and out of breath, Durant is still trying to take over the game.
As the three-game scoring champion, Durant's efforts have just begun to bear fruit.
Durant just relied on a mid-range shot and a layup to score 4 points in a row, which narrowed the difference. So for the third time, without a doubt, basketball was passed to Durant again.
Iguodala defended very hard, and Durant was devastated by this new Grizzlies aid today. Durant couldn't help but wonder when he was off the court, if Iguodala was in Memphis last season, would the Thunder still have a chance to win?
Durant didn't dare to think deeply, he hoped to use action instead of guessing!
In the end, Durant chose to play a pick-and-roll with Ibaka. As long as there is a flash of space, Durant will shoot decisively!
Thunder No. 35 took the ball around the screen, flashed to the free throw line, and took off before Iguodala got rid of Ibaka.
But Durant just jumped up and didn't have time to lift the basketball, but found that the basketball was out of control and was cut off!
It was Iguodala, who cut the ball out of Durant's hand with precision. The record of scoring two consecutive rounds is interrupted!
After Iguodala grabbed the basketball, he didn't think much about it, and passed it directly to Link!
If you think Iguodala is just a devil muscle man, you are wrong. Andre Iguodala is a great player who can also organize and launch offenses. Therefore, it is not difficult for Iguodala to pass the ball to the right person at the first time.
At this time, it was the "Swiss Army Knife" Severosa who was defending Link, but no matter whether you were a "Swiss Army Knife" or a "crooked handle", there was no way to take Link today.
Link took Severosa as the axis, turned around nimbly, and left the Swiss behind. In the end, everyone in the Chesapeake Energy Arena watched in despair as Link made a layup and widened the difference to 10 points.
In the last minute of the game, Link opened the difference again. Durant stopped, put his hands on his knees, and took a deep breath.
He was tired, and he felt like he couldn't hold on anymore.
"Kevin Durant has played 43 minutes today. If he doesn't play in the last minute, it's 44 minutes. 44 minutes, even for Durant, is too expensive. After all , look at what characters are defending him. Against Iguodala, Link, Tony Allen, Jimmy Butler, etc., the consumption is definitely doubled! KD is exhausted, Oklahoma It may also be difficult for Mare to organize an effective counterattack."
The commentator was right. After more than a minute of the game, the Thunder did not play any effective counterattacks. They can still score goals, but the goals don't come together.
finally,
When the score difference was frozen at 107-97, the electronic buzzer sounded relentlessly, leaving a brutal ending at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
Durant covered his head with his hands in annoyance, with 10 points, the Oklahoma City Thunder actually lost by 10 points at home!
In addition, Link also scored a double-double of 34 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists today! What about Durant? 28 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
From personal data to team wins, Durant both lost!
The ending he least wanted to see has become a reality!
Kevin Durant, lost tonight!
"It's over, it's over. For the Oklahoma City fans, the second half of the game was a mental torture. They watched the Thunder crushed to the ground but couldn't turn over, and they were sure in their hearts. Very uncomfortable. The Grizzlies haven't been able to win at Chesapeake Energy Arena since the playoffs last season. But today, they broke that spell!"
The local commentator in Oklahoma City also had to admit the strength of the Grizzlies today.
In addition to Link who went crazy in the second half, Jimmy Butler on the bench also scored 13 points.
On the other hand, the Thunder bench, Reggie Jackson and Martin combined, but only 14 points.
"Link's individual performance today was very good. In the first half, he led the offense and closed the 10-point difference. In the second half, it was him who completely widened the difference. Today is the continuation of the Grizzlies' last big win. After the Heat, Link scored a double-double for the second consecutive game. How can I say it? We have all seen it. Now Link has the ability to play against top small forwards. And the Memphis Grizzlies also have the ability to play against top players The capital of the team's wrestling!"
Beating James and Durant in a row, it's not enough to explain that if you don't want to blow Link. If it's just one game, it may be a coincidence. But beat the top striker twice in a row.... I have to say, Link is not at the same level as before...
After the game, Durant did not hug Link. He wanted to go to the player tunnel in frustration, but was stopped by reporters, "Kevin, what do you think is the main reason for the loss today?"
Reporters are eager to hear Durant complain about Westbrook. Although the head iron Westbrook scored 17 points today, his 31.6% shooting rate is really eye-catching. As a comparison, Westbrook's shot count today is only 2 fewer than Durant's.
As a result, Durant scored 11 more points than Westbrook... The difference in efficiency between the two sides is clear at a glance.
Therefore, journalists who are not too serious are going to do something to sow discord.
But what the reporters didn't expect was that Durant didn't mention Westbrook at all. He just scratched his head wryly, and then said very reluctantly, "I failed to beat Link at the crucial moment, that's why we lost today."
After that, Durant walked into the player tunnel with a gloomy face. This is the first time he has lost so thoroughly, from game results to personal data.
On the other hand, Link did not take the opportunity to mock Durant. When the reporter wanted to interview Link, the forward who scored 30+10 in the face of the scoring champion just pointed to Jimmy Butler, "He is the protagonist of today, go and interview him."
Do you think Link is nice to Butler? No, he was just ordered to hold Butler out for a few more minutes on the basketball court. Because at this time in the locker room, Randolph has already led everyone to surprise Jimmy Butler to celebrate today's excellent performance.
In this fun atmosphere, the Grizzlies made an incredible 7-game winning streak start! At the same time, ESPN experts also raised a question.
"Next, who can stop the crazy expansion of the Memphis? Who can give them their first loss of the new season?"
You look at me, I look at you, no one knows the answer. Because the Memphis Grizzlies now seem to be able to beat any team...