106: More suitable candidates

2 points gap, 4 minutes.

The game situation became subtle, and the Thunder's initiative was no longer stable. As a scoring player at the scoring level, being snatched from the basketball by a defensive player was almost a shame for Durant.

He understands that his ball-holding offense is not mature, but even so, most opponents still have no choice but to use his ball-holding offense.

But the No. 0 undraft always hit the nail on the defensive end. It seems that he was able to beat James Harden last time, not only because Harden was too late the night before, but because Link's defensive skills were very solid.

"Everyone is more cautious, the game is not over yet!"

After Tony Allen succeeded in dunking, Thunder coach Scott Brooks yelled on the sidelines. With Guy absent and the Grizzlies fighting back to back again, he didn't want to waste this opportunity to win.

With Brooks' reminder, the Thunder's offense was a little more complicated, and there were more transmission and cover.

But a complex offense is not necessarily a mediocre offense. The basketball was eventually passed to Harden, but the guy's shot was blocked by Tony Allen to his fingertips.

Tony Allen's defense is even better than Link. Harden can't even handle Link now, let alone Link's teacher Tony.

Seeing basketball hit the iron again, Scott Brooks felt a chill. Why can the Grizzlies reverse the situation every time they appear on the No. 0?

A very terrible guess came to Brooks' mind - maybe that undrafted draft is more suitable for starting than Guy?

In a blink of an eye, the Grizzlies attacked again. Harden, who had poor defense, had already allowed Tony Allen, who could not score, to score 4 points in a row, but Harden was not a fool. He knew that Tony Allen did not shoot, so this time played Tony Allen with two steps to prevent him from cutting and breaking through.

Link and Conley glanced at each other and pulled outside the three-point line. Meanwhile, Conley hung the ball to Gasol, who was about to get to the position.

The starting center of the Thunder is Nenard Kostic. Many people may not be familiar with the name of this Serbian center because he is indeed not very famous and has mediocre ability.

Before Kendrick Perkins joined the Thunder, the Thunder's inside defense had been a hardest hit. Both Kostic and veteran Nick Collison were difficult to shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending the basket.

As for Ibaka, he can't protect the basket alone.

Gasol took the initiative to play singles, and then pushed forward with his back. He just entered the league with a handsome face, but now his hairline is in danger, Costic cannot compete with Gasol Jr. at all, and he is defeated step by step.

From strength to weight, Costic is nothing better than Gasol Jr.

Ibaka originally wanted to make up for the penalty area, but Randolph nailed him to death at mid-range. If Ibaka rashly matched, Randolph's mid-range shot would definitely punish him.

In this way, the whole Thunder team could only watch the decent Serbians being crushed by Gasol Jr., who leaped gently under the basket and put the basketball into the basket.

The originally lively Chesapeake Energy Arena was silent, and they had just lost their last two points advantage.

The Grizzlies' offense was heavy, slow, and inconsistent with the times, but it was effective. Hollins off the court applauded with satisfaction. Without Guy, the Grizzlies could attack around the black and white bears. This kind of offense might be more efficient than letting Guy play randomly.

Scott Brooks's guess is right, the Grizzlies who lost Guy may have really become better.

In the game after the fourth quarter, both sides had offense and defense. On the Thunder, although Durant could still score goals, he did not do whatever he wanted. Link's defense made him miss the ironclad repeatedly.

The Grizzlies, the offensive tactics around the black and white bears played extremely efficiently. 58 seconds before the end of the game, Randolph's hook at the basket gave the Grizzlies a 4-point lead. After the goal, Scott Brooks hurriedly stopped the game, and the Thunder's foot was already hanging from the cliff.

"Incredible, the Grizzlies after losing Rudy. Guy seemed to play better! On the defensive end, Conley + Tony + Link's defensive chain was very tough, which made the three young men proud of the Thunder fall into a quagmire. On the offensive end, Mark Gasol and Zach Randolph's low-post lethality were completely released. Without Rudy Guy's right to take action with them, they can fight in the inside as much as possible."

"This is undoubtedly a very embarrassing situation for the Thunder. They originally wanted to win the game while Guy was injured. But unexpectedly, after the opponent lost his star, his strength increased instead of decreasing."

The commentators were surprised by the Grizzlies' efficient performance during that time, and it can be said that they were completely reborn in adversity.

Although it has been praised by all parties, everyone of the Grizzlies is not at all complacent at this time. All the victory is nothing before they get it. No matter what the commentators say, if they cannot win in the end, then these praises have no meaning.

"Stick to the inside offense and replace defense unlimitedly on the defensive end! In the last 48 seconds, as long as we bite the opponent's last counterattack, we will retreat from Oklahoma! I know that we have lost two consecutive games recently. But as long as we persist, it will all end! Don't retreat, we can defeat the defending champions, and that can defeat them!"

Hollins' tactics are the same as before, and he mainly attacked the inside on the offensive end, which was something he could not do when Guy was there. On the defensive end, the steady outside defense gave Hollins the confidence to switch defenses. In this way, he would not be afraid of the Thunder's cover.

The timeout was short, and when the Thunder players came on the court again, the calm expression on their faces had completely disappeared. Even Durant was frowning now.

Success made a scoring king nervous, Link didn't know if this was a success.

But he knew that if he could win, no one would question his success!

The Thunders came in a fierce attack, and Hollins guessed correctly. This time they played a lot of cover tactics.

However, because the players were given a vaccination in advance, the Grizzlies did a very good job of switching defenses from outside.

Harden tried to get a chance by running without the ball, but found that the person he was most afraid of was immediately replaced. Link was definitely Harden's nightmare now, and Harden felt guilty when he saw his face.

And Tony Allen was not at a disadvantage to Durant, that guy was a veritable superstar killer.

"The Grizzlies' defense replacement is easy to leak! Their defense is the top in the league!" Now, even the local commentator of the Russian City had to admit that the Grizzlies are strong.

Under the almost perfect defense of the Grizzlies, Durant could only attack Tony Allen. But the scoring king was always the scoring king. Although Tony Allen almost blocked his face, he still hit the hollow.

At that moment, the fans of the Chesapeake Energy Arena stood up, and there seemed to be waves in the stands.

Durant waved his fist and 34 seconds before the end of the game, the Thunder narrowed the gap to 4 points!

Now, the Thunder have two choices, either to find the right to attack by fouls, or to defend against this round and bet on a chance.

Brooks asked his players to choose the latter. The Thunder did not make a foul, but planned to defend this round. This way, the winning odds are indeed greater, but on the premise that the Thunder can defend this round.

Randolph and Gasol Jr. just stepped into the inside, and felt that the pressure behind him was much greater. The Thunder knew that the Grizzlies would definitely play in the inside, so they were ready long ago.

Gasol was directly surrounded by a move, while Ibaka was already pushing Randolph with all his might.

Randolph was stable enough to stay in the position. Conley then hung the ball in, and the Grizzlies' offense seemed to be the same!

The moment Randolph received the ball, Durant hurriedly double-teamed over. Ibaka was in the back and Durant was in the front. Brooks believed that the Thunder's defense would definitely be successful this time!

But when Durant came over, Randolph decisively passed the ball. The target of the pass was not someone else, but Link was ambushed in the bottom corner!

If it were Guy on the court now, he might not be at the bottom corner. Even in the bottom corner, his three-pointer would not be so reassuring.

But now, when Link replaces Guy, the Grizzlies' tactics are more skillful. Link always appears in the right position, and his shooting is very reliable!

"Damn it, no!" Durant yelled silently in his heart, then rushed up

Link was not on stage fright and acted decisively! The basketball almost flew out against Durant's fingertips, and the ball was disturbed! Thunder fans were looking at the basketball with anticipation. The undrafted pick shouldn't be able to make the shot!

After making a move, Link still maintained his shooting posture. He was indeed disturbed by Durant, who was tall and long, but his strong psychological quality and excellent feel allowed Link to maintain his shooting movements without any deformation during the interference.

Sure enough, the basketball passed through a beautiful parabola and rushed into the net! A sigh came from the Chesapeake Energy Arena, and Link once again killed the hope of the All Russia City!

"The ball went in! He almost killed the game. In the last 12 seconds of the game, Link gave the Grizzlies a 7-point lead! Haha, I think Link will definitely be added to the 'most hated player' list by Oklahoma fans from today!"

Link scored three fingers against Durant, and he believed that from now on, Durant would no longer think that he was not qualified to be an opponent.

Thunder coach Scott Brooks covered his head with his hands in annoyance. He was once extremely close to victory, but now everything has disappeared.

Now he is sure that Link is more suitable for starting than Guy. The Grizzlies after losing Guy may really become stronger.
Chapter completed!