Five Hundred and Seventy-Four: The Sixth Man of the Fifty-Point Lineup?

In 3 minutes, the Grizzlies took a 4-point lead. For Link and his team, this slight advantage is not enough to make them complacent.

3 minutes is enough to change a lot of things. At least a gap of 4 points, it is easy to change.

Durant was in very good shape today. Except for the poor performance in the first quarter because he was too impatient, Link was almost unstoppable for the rest of the time.

Durant was also surprised by Link's state. As a person with the highest scoring record in the regular season with only 45 points, Link actually improved his single-game scoring record in the playoffs.

Therefore, the last three minutes were not easy for Durant.

The two fought against each other for the entire game, and both played very well. But in the end, there can only be one winner.

Before the final three minutes of the game, below the TV screen, a list of players from the 21st century who can score 50 points in the playoffs is displayed.

Although 13 years into the 21st century, there are only a handful of names on the list.

Allen Iverson, Vince Carter, Ray Allen, Nowitzki and Kobe, gone.

There are exactly five players who can score 50 points in the playoffs since the 21st century. No LeBron James, no Dwyane Wade, no Tracy McGrady, no Garnett, no Anthony... This shows how difficult it is to get 50 points in the playoffs.

Today, people are about to witness the birth of the sixth man of this "50-point lineup".

Link didn't think about it that much. He didn't come here to break records. The only thing he wanted was to win.

But in the case that other people's scoring efficiency is not high, Link can only carry the offensive banner by himself. The 50-point record in the playoffs is more like a "sub-reward". All Link really wants is victory!

Timeouts are always short and players on both sides are back on the court.

The Grizzlies were still on the starting lineup at the last minute. On the Thunder side, Kevin Martin replaced Severosa, who had originally started.

When Link reappeared, Thunder fans could only cover up their fear of Link with endless boos.

Can they not be afraid of a player who scored 50 points at their home?

After the players on both sides re-entered the court, the camera also gave Link and Durant a split-screen close-up and played their terrible stats at the bottom of the screen.

This is undoubtedly a fairy battle, a direct confrontation between the league's best scorers.

Now, no one will question whether Link's selection to the first team is worthy of his name. He has used his own strength to explain everything.

Durant is not not good enough, but his competitors are too strong.

Looking at the Grizzlies wearing a dark blue jersey, Durant felt a little depressed. The Grizzlies' jersey color is really in line with their temperament.

"Even if you get 50 points, I won't let you win the game!" As soon as Link got close, Durant gave Link an "ultimatum".

"I don't expect you to let me win the game, I'll take the win myself!" Link said, keeping his eyes on Conley, always watching if he was about to pass the ball.

Link pushed Durant to the free throw line, and then immediately bounced back to the three-point line, out of space to catch the ball.

After Link got the basketball, Westbrook immediately delayed.

Double team! This is Thunder's new strategy!

However, Link was not restricted by the double team of Thunder Second Young Master. In the face of a double-team, maybe a player like Kobe would choose to shoot against two defenders. But in fact, the best way to face a double-team is to find the teammate who was leaked as soon as possible.

However, not all stars have an excellent passing ability.

Passing looks easy, but it is very difficult to do well.

It's not enough for you to have good passing accuracy because you have to see your teammates right away.

And you can only see your teammates for the first time, but you can't send the ball out comfortably.

Also in vain.

When Yao Ming was still playing, he couldn't find a point guard around him who could comfortably feed the ball into his hands.

For the Rockets at that time, being able to successfully feed the ball into Yao Ming's hands was considered a tactical success.

However, the passing ability is not a problem for Link. The forwards who can average nearly 7 assists per game are only Link and James in the entire league.

With Westbrook and Durant raising their arms high, Link flicked his wrist and passed the ball from Durant's crotch!

Conley, who pocketed the mid-range position on the right, received the basketball and shot directly!

The Thunder's defense was a bit of a gamble. On the one hand, it was a gamble on Link's passing ability. On the other hand, it is a bet on the offensive grasp of other Grizzlies players.

The rest of the Grizzlies may not be able to score efficiently on a very intense defense. But this kind of open shot, Conley will not miss.

He hit the ball firmly, putting the Thunder's plan on hold on the first execution.

Double-teaming is not going to work!

"The Grizzlies have a 6-point advantage, and the new strategy of Coach Scott Brooks doesn't seem to work. If the Thunder don't want the Grizzlies to score so easily, they have to strictly enforce man-to-man defense. , the game still depends on the performance of Link and Durant!"

Mike Breen is right, double-teaming doesn't work for the Grizzlies. As long as there is a chance, Link can deliver the ball.

For the Thunder offense, this time, Durant confronted Link with the ball on the left. The Grizzlies did not double-team, but it was found that Marc Gasol was standing diagonally behind Link. As long as Durant made a breakthrough, there would definitely be a defense!

Compared to the Thunder, the Grizzlies' double-team is significantly smarter and more effective.

After all, Perkins is almost negligible on offense. Therefore, even if Durant can pass the ball to Perkins, Perkins may not be able to score.

The All-Defensive First Team player and DOPY teamed up enough to make Durant feel a lot of pressure.

Durant is not stupid. After he saw Gasol's position, he immediately understood everything.

Therefore, Durant did not choose to break through this time, but made a pull-up jumper!

Link blocked it in time, and the ball didn't seem to have a good chance. But Durant finally relied on his powerful shooting ability to score the ball!

The difference returned to 4 points, and Durant's personal score also came to 44 points! This goal once again refreshed Durant's personal single-game scoring record in the playoffs!

Although Durant scored the ball, Mike Brin was sweating for the Thunder. If Durant doesn't break through, how many shots can he make in a row?

"Man-to-man, man-to-man!" Brooks shouted to the players as the Thunder retreated.

It turns out that double-teaming can't stop Link. Instead of giving the Grizzlies the chance to score easily, it's better to let Durant continue to go head-to-head with Link. At least that way, the Grizzlies can't get a completely big open.

But Link has scored 46 points today, which is enough to show that Durant's defense has not really stopped Link.

Link saw no double-teams after catching the ball this time, so he boldly started to make moves.

He dribbled the ball alternately with his left and right hands, and raised his center of gravity several times, but he did not speed up the breakthrough, making Durant a little indecisive.

In the end, Durant decided to start stealing, and he didn't plan to continue to grind with Link like this.

This is what Link has been waiting for! Master tricks, and sometimes it is to make mistakes before anyone else.

Durant's stealing ability is still very strong, although the center of gravity is high, but the timing is good, and the wingspan is long enough. So far in his career, Durant has averaged more than 1 steal per game every season.

This season, it is as high as 1.4 times per game!

As a striker with a height of 2 meters and 10 upwards, this is quite a terrible data.

But this is what Link was waiting for, so he was fully prepared. Before Durant's slender fingers touched the basketball, Link pulled the ball to the side, changed direction in front of him, accelerated immediately, and broke through Durant beautifully!

Durant hurriedly chased back. In the situation just now, most opponents must have been cut off. However, Link was stunned that he could complete the change of direction so quickly. His dribbling ability is truly unmatched at the 3.

Just when Durant was chasing back with all his strength, Link stopped and retreated!

This time, Durant knew he was screwed.

The step-back jumper is Link's favorite shooting rhythm. Compared with the jump shot, Link felt that he was more confident in the step-back shot.

Although Durant is tall and has long arms, he was swayed a step away by Link's step back because he rushed too hard. Putting Link this big is basically equivalent to sending points!

Sure enough, Link's jump shot is very solid, without any hesitation. The basketball entered the net, and the score difference returned to 6 points!

And Link's personal score has reached 48 points!

"Going in again, Link seems to be proficient in all offensive skills in this world! Two more points, just two more points, Link will become the sixth person in the 21st century to score 50 points in the playoffs. player of!"

Mike Brin couldn't believe that he was going to witness history on the Grizzlies again!

Iverson, Carter, Kobe, Dirk, Gentleman Ray... Now, Link only needs to score one more goal and he will be on par with these great names!

However, he is only in the third grade!

Durant was a little annoyed, maybe he shouldn't have started stealing in the first place. Now, the pressure is on Durant's side again. Now, whoever gets off the chain first will be punished.

If Link doesn't score, the difference will be approached by the Thunder. And if Durant doesn't score, they're one step closer to the cliff.

This time around, the Grizzlies' strategy of defending Durant remains the same. Link went up to the front, and Gasol was behind.

Seeing Durant being guarded so severely, Westbrook plans to break through this time!

However, just in the middle of the burst, Conley reached out and slapped Westbrook's basketball. All the fans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena were taken aback. If the ball is wrong, there will be a "turtle-killing conference" after the game.

Fortunately, Westbrook stumbled to save the basketball. But correspondingly, he can no longer dribble.

In the end, the Thunder 0 still had to choose to pass the ball to Durant. After a full circle, Durant has to make the final call.

Link defended very tightly this time, just didn't want Durant to shoot.

After Durant made two three-threat moves, he finally decided to break through!

He has no choice, and he also knows that at such a critical moment, he cannot do things he is not sure about.

However, it was only after Durant broke through that he discovered that this choice may be more difficult than shooting!

Small Gasol's help defense is very good, stuck in position, but will not recklessly foul.

In the end, Durant only forcibly shot under the double attack of Link and Gasol.

The hearts of the Thunder fans were all in their throats. Durant failed to create a miracle. His close-range shot came out of the frame under the defensive chain set up by Link and Gasol!

"Did not score, KD failed to continue scoring! The Grizzlies' defensive strategy was successful, and they won this key defense!"

Link aggressively grabbed the rebound and pushed forward immediately!

The Thunder have been unable to run, after all, they have not had more rest time than the Grizzlies since the last round. Moreover, Link's physical strength is stronger than most people's.

Link deftly controlled the ball and passed through the crowd. Durant gritted his teeth and stuck to Link's side, but he was never able to surpass Link.

In the end, Link leaned on Durant to attack the basket! In the air, Durant gave Link a powerful confrontation.

Link lost his center of gravity, but before he fell, he calmly threw the basketball to the backboard.

Durant watched as the basketball rubbed his fingertips and fell back, and his heart was half cold.

Link fell heavily to the ground and slid some distance on the floor. He didn't see whether the ball went in or not, but only heard a sigh from the Thunder fans.

If the ball is scored, then the Thunder will be 8 points behind the Grizzlies in the final 43 seconds! As a result, the Grizzlies are equivalent to eating this away game!

Link got up immediately, but before he could look up at the big screen, the game was stopped by the Thunder. Then, Randolph's powerful bear hug.

"Points! You did it, you did it! We're going to win, we're going home with a score of 3-1!"

Although he still hadn't seen the data, Link smiled with relief in Randolph's arms.

At the 50th point, Link finally ended the regret of last year.

In the 50th minute, Link killed Thunder!

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