Five Hundred and Seventieth: Career Enemies

The Grizzlies' four-man All-Defensive Team selection caused an uproar around the world.

Even the Pistons that were famous for their defense ten years ago and won the championship by defeating the Lakers F4 have never had the experience of four people being selected for the All-Defensive Team.

The Grizzlies' defense is so strong that even people who don't watch them play know a thing or two.

After the roster was announced, Thunder fans were inexplicably nervous. Their confidence from the day before seemed to be wiped away.

The Grizzlies' achievements are historic, and Thunder fans can't turn a blind eye.

Not to mention Thunder fans, even Durant finds it incredible. The strength of the Grizzlies has reached a point that cannot be ignored.

But after the All-Defensive Team, the real big game has just begun.

According to the convention of the league, the list of several best lineups is announced one day. In the past two days, the best rookie team and the best defensive team have been announced. The day the fourth game of the series begins, is the day when the best lineup is announced!

Once again, Durant has to compete head-to-head with Link!

Under the circumstances that LeBron James, the MVP winner, is almost certain to occupy a spot, Link and Durant must compete for the only remaining vacancy in the best team.

I have to say that Link and Durant are really close friends, and they can compete in everything.

Thunder fans are very concerned about the announcement of the best lineup list, after all, this is their only chance to beat the Grizzlies in honor this year.

If Durant can squeeze Link to the best second team, it will undoubtedly be an overall victory.

Before the fourth game of the series started, the competition was already very fierce.

Link got up early today and went for a run in the hotel gym. The battle is imminent, and he hopes that he will be in the best condition for 24 hours today.

All-NBA First Team...that's Link's goal this season. But this year, the competition for the best first team is really fierce.

But no matter what the result is, Link can already foresee how anxious the game will be at night. No matter who he or Durant is selected, there must be one unwilling. And this unwillingness will be reflected in the game immediately.

Link had promised to reach the finals in front of Upshaw's grave. If he wanted to reach the finals, he had to win a game at the Chesapeake Energy Arena!

If, like last year, neither side can win at each other's home, and the series drags into a tiebreaker, the stakes are too great.

Link kept telling himself to stay calm no matter what the best bout turned out to be. The playoffs, especially now in the Western Conference finals, are definitely not allowed to make mistakes. Whoever is in a hurry is prone to making mistakes.

Link isn't a god either, and he's also anxious and restless. Controlling emotions is not something that can be controlled by just talking about it.

But through running, Link found that he could vent his anxiety.

At noon, all the Grizzlies went to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to start training, which is equivalent to officially starting to prepare for the evening game!

Two hours after practice, before the NBA officially announced the news, the Grizzlies received a notice from the league office.

Dave Jogel almost ran into the training hall. Everyone was staring at him, but he was so tired that he rested on his knees for a few seconds before stammering.

"The call from the league office...the call told me that Link made the All-NBA First Team this year!"

Jogel blushed and had a thick neck. He didn't know whether it was because he was excited or because he was too tired.

After hearing the news, Link was stunned for a few seconds. Then, he smiled.

All-NBA First Team! Finally, Link has added a sufficient honor to his career resume!

"So this also means that I let Kevin Durant lose?" Link asked cautiously after smiling.

Jorge nodded,

"That's right, Kevin Durant lost this year after being selected to the All-NBA first team for three consecutive years! It's all because of you, because of you, Link! This season, you completely stepped on Kevin Durant. at your feet!"

Link secretly waved his fist, and then he embraced with his teammates. Durant's three consecutive scoring titles and the best first team in a row have both been interrupted this season. He must be very depressed!

As it turns out, you Durant still have a long way to go from ruling the league! This guy, who has been smooth sailing since he entered the league in 2007, has undoubtedly ushered in the first rival of his career!

However, Link does not agree with Jogel's statement, that is, he has not completely stepped on Durant yet.

Only by winning this round of the series can Link truly beat Durant this season!

But this goal is almost achieved, Link's only thought now is to end the series within two games!

This year, it's time to give Durant a taste of what it's like to fail!

On the other side, at the Thunder training ground, Kevin Durant looked at the list in front of him and felt a little incredible.

"Are you sure you're not mistaken? Didn't the league officials announce it yet?" Durant's face was full of surprise when he saw that there was no himself on the list of the best first team, but Link.

"This is the list given to me by the league office, Kevin. This list will be exactly the same as the list announced in a few hours..." Thunder coach Scott Brooks shook his head and broke the duo Rand's Last Fantasy and Hope.

Durant looked at the list on the phone screen and lowered his head, no one could see his expression.

The only thing Brooks could see was Durant's knuckle-white fist.

The best first team, Paul, Kobe, James, Link and Duncan, Durant still can't believe that there is no himself in these five names.

He can only be ranked in the best second team with teammates Westbrook, Parker, Anthony and the Grizzlies' Gasol Jr.

The best second team, which is also a great honor. To be honest, if Durant lost to Anthony, he would not be so discouraged. When Anthony snatched the scoring title this year, Durant didn't feel much.

However, in the selection of the best first team, he lost to Link!

This is the real reason Durant is unwilling!

He can accept that he is only a second team player, but he cannot accept that he was squeezed out by Link!

I really don't want to lose to that bastard!

Brooks didn't know what to do, so he patted Durant's arm as a sign of comfort.

"None of that matters, Kevin. Winning the game is what matters. It's like in 2007, Dirk Nowitzki won the MVP and was eliminated in the first round. As long as we can win, The Grizzlies are five guys in the best first team, and they won't be recognized by others."

Brooks can only launch a "chicken soup" offensive, and the result has become a fact and cannot be changed. The rest is just to see how Durant accepts the facts.

Durant nodded silently, then returned to the court to continue training.

Brooks suddenly felt a chill on his back, and Durant's expression when he just raised his head... is so indifferent that it makes people feel terrible!

Maybe tonight at Chesapeake Energy Arena, Durant will ruthlessly erase all obstacles in front of his eyes...

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On the evening of the 25th, the fourth game of the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and the Grizzlies was held as scheduled.

Today, Thunder fans are very emotional. As soon as the Grizzlies came out, they were booed all over the place. Especially Link, he was scolded by at least five fans pointing at the nose not long after he warmed up.

"Damn, you are so arrogant when you lose, these guys are really annoying!" Randolph looked around and couldn't help but curse.

"This is an away game, Zach. If we were at the FedEx Arena today, we would be greeted with endless cheers." Although Link was scolded the worst, his mood was very calm.

Professionals must have professional qualities, and being emotional on the basketball court is not the quality a professional basketball player should have.

"These guys must hate you now. You provoked them before, and now you have squeezed Durant into the best second team. From now on, you will not feel better every time you come here."

"Don't wait until later, Zach. Tonight, I have to face the most violent revenge!" Link said, looking at Thunder No. 35 in the other half.

Durant has been gloomy since entering the court. I can imagine how angry Durant is at the moment.

After the warm-up, the referee signaled that the starters of both sides should take their place and the game is about to start.

Before the hand-to-hand combat started, Mike Brin on the commentary stage also introduced the basic situation of the game to the fans for the first time.

"There is no doubt that this will be a super battle between Link and Durant! Durant must be very unwilling to be squeezed into the best second team by Link! And Link, with his character, even on the surface. It's the same as usual, but it will definitely give Durant the most powerful counterattack on the basketball court."

Mike Brin is right, although Link seems less emotional than Durant. But he is very clear about his mission, and he will never give up until he achieves his goal!

To win, win Durant completely!

The starters of both sides entered the designated position, and there was a midfield line between Link and Durant.

Link didn't provoke Durant today, he knew it would just play with fire and set himself on fire. But what Link did not expect was that Durant actually took the initiative to talk to himself.

"Don't be too complacent, boy. In today's game, I will slowly destroy you! I will repay everything you made me suffer!"

After Durant finished speaking, he glanced at Link sideways.

Link can guarantee that this is the most hideous look he has ever seen on Durant.

The game officially started, and all the fans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena stood up and waited for the Thunder's first goal.

Gasol won the ball for the Grizzlies, and Link had to start executing his "no sit you down" plan.

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