In the first quarter, the two teams scored very low, but the scene was not dull. Because on the defensive end, both sides played very passionately.

The fierce collision, powerful confrontation, and the scene of people turning over and over, all made the fans very excited.

The only embarrassing thing is that I couldn't see the goal after a long time of lively.

The Thunder didn't score the first goal until Durant scored the first goal until the timeout in the fifth minute. Link finally had a scoring record until the sixth minute of the first quarter.

Both sides had very low hit percentages in the first quarter, and the score was even more outrageously low.

After the 12-minute game in the first quarter, Mike Brin couldn't help but take off his glasses and wipe them. He thought his eyes were dizzy.

19 to 16, the Grizzlies led by 3 points, which is the report card handed over by both sides in the first quarter!

"This score was really unexpected. The defense of both teams was too tight, which made it impossible for both sides to score effectively. This game seemed to allow me to see the Memphis Grizzlies two or three years ago. And the Oklahoma City Thunder may be the first time that they are so devoted on the defensive end."

After Mike Bryn finished speaking, he looked at the game data on the tablet.

The Grizzlies made 7 of 23 shots in the first quarter, with a shooting percentage of only 30.4%. The Thunder is even more exaggerated. They only scored 5 sports games in the first quarter, with a shooting percentage of only 21.7%.

Both teams plan to use defense to curb each other, which makes it impossible for neither team to gain an advantage. Now, the two teams have a clear idea of ​​expanding the score. Whoever can find the scoring method under strict defense can gain a lead!

The Grizzlies are prepared for their scoring methods.

"Andre, you don't rush to play in the second quarter. Tony, Durant will leave it to you. Don't let him relax and force him to keep his nerves tight all the time! Link, now you are free. Seize the opportunity. After the half-time competition, I don't want to see the Thunder pressing so tight again."

Stevens' arrangement was not complicated during the breaks between the festivals. All those complicated parts were arranged before the game began.

You know, the Grizzlies have two more games to rest than the Thunder! This period of time is enough to thoroughly study the Thunder.

Link nodded and looked at the big screen on the scene.

The first quarter was really bad enough, and only 4 points were scored. The main reason was that he was entangled with Durant and it was difficult to catch the ball.

However, it was not allowed to find Durant's sense of offense, and it was worth it for Link to score a little lower.

Next, you can definitely make up for the score!

Just as I was thinking, the electronic beeps were heard throughout the game, and the second quarter was about to begin!

The fans were still very enthusiastic and did not lose confidence because of the two teams' crazy blacksmiths in the first quarter.

Durant frowned and walked up. It is not difficult to see that Durant is also very dissatisfied with the current result.

The Thunder took the lead in the attack in the second quarter, and Durant ran to the frontcourt excitedly, preparing to continue to compete with Link.

Then he discovered that Tony Allen had come to him.

"Just kidding, are you going to escape from me like this?" Durant turned his head and yelled at Link. He didn't expect the Grizzlies to suddenly change their players to defend.

"Escape? Boy, you'd better not run away later." Tony Allen became rigorous, Durant's words really annoyed him.

It seems that I can't help but feel like I can't help it. Since that's the case, let's touch it!

So, Durant encountered a tighter defense than in the first quarter. Even before he held the ball, Durant was already considering how to shake off the receiving space.

Tony Allen's defense is purer than Link!

As for Link, he followed Severus to defend against the Thunder's outside player with the least scored score. In this way, Link would not have to put in too much effort and energy on the defensive end.

The battle of attrition in the first quarter ends, and now Link is about to start scoring!

Durant has begun to feel a little exhausted physically and mentally. Although the second quarter has just started, the Grizzlies' tight defense seems to be unable to see the end. Link is finished and replaced by Tony Allen, Tony Allen, Iguodala, and Butler...

Durant was helpless, but he had to shoulder the responsibility. So Durant ran back and scored outside the three-point line and received the pass.

At the same time, Perkins' screen was in place, Durant bypassed the screen, reached the position behind the free throw line, and then stopped and jumped!

Just when Durant thought this goal would definitely score, he felt that the basketball was stabbed from behind!

"This feeling of familiarity..." Durant tried hard to get the basketball that was shot away, and only saw Tony Allen jumping out from behind him and grab the basketball in his hand.

After bypassing the cover and completing the block from behind, Tony Allen succeeded again!

"Beautiful block, Tony Allen's defense is absolutely vague! But can the Grizzlies score this time?"

After Tony Allen fell, he handed the ball to Conley immediately.

Conley took the ball through half the game, but was pressed by Westbrook. Although Westbrook failed to steal the ball directly, the Grizzlies were forced to slow down their offense.

Conley did not get entangled with Westbrookdo, but jumped up and handed the ball to Link! Seeing this, Seifrosa could only go straight to Link. Durant had just finished entangling with Tony Allen and could not come back for a while.

The "Swiss Army Knife" Severosa's defensive ability is also good, but in Link's opinion, it is much worse than Durant.

Link held the ball in one hand, waiting for Gasol to cover.

After the Spanish pick-and-roll was ready, Link immediately accelerated to the right!

Seferossa dared not hesitate and was about to bypass the pick-and-roll. However, just now he made some moves, and Link changed direction in front of him and walked towards the side without the pick-and-roll!

Fake cover!

"Damn, are you mistaken? The dribble is so smooth!" Perkins had to make up for defense in front of Link, but now, Perkins' pace really can't keep up with Link.

Link took two big steps and got a position with Perkins. Seeing the opportunity, Link jumped and made a layup!

However, the Thunder's defense naturally cannot be so fragile. Otherwise, the Grizzlies would not be restricted so miserable in the first quarter.

Sergi Ibaka arrived and planned to press Link's layup on the rebound. The power forward who averaged 3 blocks per game was not a joke.

Link did not expect Ibaka to come back so promptly, but he was not nervous because the offensive space was not completely locked.

Seeing Ibaka rushing towards him, Link took off his raised arms and the basketball. He curled up and passed through the underside of the basket.

But because Link rushed in and jumped in a diagonally, his body had already flown behind the rebound. However, Link was not in a hurry. He stretched out his long arms and gave the ball to the backboard.

The basketball rubbed the rebound and was refracted into the net, while Link fell a big fall because he kept changing the center of gravity in the air. But before landing, Link saw the basketball fly into the net.

That's enough!

"With a beautiful trolley layup, Link avoided Sergi. Ibaka was bound to block! He was able to complete a layup when the person had floated behind the rebound. It was really amazing! This is a superstar, this is personal ability!"

Mike Bryn's eyes shone. After experiencing a crazy first quarter, the Grizzlies' offense finally rekindled!

Link fell to the ground with his back. Due to the great inertia, his legs raised up after landing.

Link then used force to his waist and abdomen, rolled back and got up!

This perfect landing posture caused the Federal Express Arena to scream.

"Damn, am I so happy just getting rid of it?" Durant gritted his teeth, and saw Link begin to resurrection. He was still in a stagnant pool of water and was in a terrible mood.

"Don't tell me, your opponent is not me now." Link waved his hand and ran away from Durant. After that, Durant saw Tony Aaron's focused eyes again.

Durant was also a little overwhelmed. This time he wanted to crush Tony Allen by hitting his back.

Logically speaking, Durant is over 2.10 meters tall, while Tony Allen is about the same height as a high point guard, so he should have a very advantageous position.

However, Tony Allen is good at using confrontation to make up for his height disadvantage. Interference in shooting is not just about blocking the opponent's shooting route. Tony Allen's method is to give Durant a strong confrontation when he shoots, but not allow Shu Fu to take action.

Under the almost rough interference of Tony Allen, Durant, who had the advantage in height, felt his center of gravity unstable when he jumped and was about to shoot, so he turned over and jumped to make a shot again!

After being consumed by Link for a whole quarter, Durant began to get a little anxious. And the opponent who was anxious was Tony Allen's strengths!

This time, Link personally accepted the defensive rebound and then passed the ball directly in the backcourt for a long pass!

Mike Conley has already advanced to the right horn, and the Grizzlies do not intend to give Thunder any chance to breathe or react.

Conley made a tentative move to the left, and Westbrook immediately moved horizontally. His original intention was good, hoping to actively defend. But Westbrook always felt like he was too strong in his defense.

This time, the same was true. Conley just made a tentative step, and Westbrook reacted so much. So Conley accelerated in the opposite direction and threw Westbrook away.

As Conley made a quick breakthrough, the defense of the entire Thunder team contracted.

When Conley took off, there were at least three defensive players beside him!

But in the air, Conley was not panicked. He stared at the basket and threw the ball to the bottom corner on the left!

Over there, Link had already been ambushed!

"With a beautiful breakthrough pass, Mike Conley found Link in the open! Kevin Durant blocked it, but there was no doubt that he had missed the best opportunity!"

As Mike Brin said, Durant had missed the best time to block the shot. When Conley broke through, Durant also focused on him. Therefore, Durant's blocking shot was half a beat late.

To be honest, it wasn't much late. But for Link, it's enough!

After Durant blocked the ground, he was reluctant to retract his raised arms. He looked back at the basketball. At the bottom corner, the basket seemed to have become a line.

After the basketball in the air fell, it coincided with this line.

With the Nets rolling, Durant knew that his defense failed and Link scored 5 points in a row!

Without having to watch Durant on the defensive end, Link is relaxed! But there is no second player on the Thunder who can watch Link.

The score difference was widened to 8 points again. This time, the Thunder probably won't be able to pull the score difference back so easily.

Link opened his arms and happily "seasoned" in front of Durant's eyes.
Chapter completed!