In 3 minutes, the Grizzlies led by 4 points. For Link and his team, this slight advantage was not enough to make them feel complacent.

3 minutes is enough to change many things. At least 4 points, it is easy to change the gap.

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

Durant was also surprised by Link's condition. As a person with a high score of only 45 points in the regular season, Link actually improved his individual score record in a single game in the playoffs.

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

The two of them fought for the whole game and both played very well. But in the end, there was only one winner.

Before the last three minutes of the game started, the TV screen was under the roster of players who have scored 50 points in the playoffs since the 21st century.

Although it has been 13 years since the 21st century, there are only a few names on the list.

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

There are only five players who have been able to score 50 points in the playoffs since the 21st century. There are no LeBron James, no Dwayne Wade, no McGrady, no Garnett, and no Anthony. It can be seen how difficult it is to score 50 points in the playoffs.

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

Link didn't think so much. He didn't come to break the record. The only thing he thought was to win.

But when others are not scoring efficiently, Link can only carry the offensive banner by himself. The 50-point record in the playoffs is more like a "affiliated reward". All Link really wants is victory!

The time-out time is always short, and players on both sides return to the stadium.

On the Grizzlies, the lineup was still on the lineup at the end. On the Thunder, Kevin Martin replaced Seyfersa who had originally appeared.

When Link appeared again, Thunder fans could only use endless boos to cover up their fear of Link.

Can a player who scored nearly 50 points at their home court not be afraid?

After the players on both sides stepped back into the court, the camera also gave Link and Durant a split-screen close-up and hit their terrible data below the screen.

This is undoubtedly a battle of immortals, a direct showdown between the best scorers in the league.

Now, no one will question whether Link deserves to be selected for the first team. He has explained everything with his strength.

It’s not that Durant is not outstanding enough, but his competitors are really too strong.

Seeing the Grizzlies pressing up in dark blue jerseys, Durant felt a little depressed. The color of the Grizzlies' jerseys 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 approached, Durant gave Link an "ultimatum".

"I don't expect you to let me win the game, I will grab the victory by myself!" Link said, staring at Conley, keeping an eye on whether he wants to pass the ball.

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

After Link got the basketball, Westbrook immediately delayed it.

Double-team! This is Thunder’s new strategy!

However, Link was not limited by the double-team of the second young master of the Thunder. Facing double-teams, players like Kobe may choose to shoot against two defensive players. But in fact, the best way to face double-teams is to find the teammates who were leaked as soon as possible.

However, not all stars have excellent passing skills.

Passing the ball seems simple, but it is very difficult to do it well.

You have excellent passing accuracy but not enough, because you have to see your teammates as soon as possible.

And you can only see your teammates at the first time but cannot send the ball comfortably, which is useless.

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

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

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

With Westbrook and Durant holding their arms high, Link shook his wrist and passed the ball through Durant's crotch!

Conley, who reached the middle distance on the right, received the basketball and took the action directly!

The Thunder's defense has some gambling meaning. On the one hand, it is betting on Link's passing ability. On the other hand, it is betting on the offensive grasp of other Grizzlies players.

Under extremely strong defense, other Grizzlies may not be able to score efficiently. But Conley will not miss this open shot.

He steadily shot the ball, causing the Thunder's plan to be stranded for the first time it was executed.

Double-teaming is not feasible!

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

Mike Bryn is right, double-teaming does not work for the Grizzlies. As long as you get a chance, Link can deliver the ball.

In exchange for the Thunder attack, this time, Durant held the ball on the left to confront Link. The Grizzlies did not double-team, but people found that Mark Gasol was standing diagonally behind Link. As long as Durant broke through, there would definitely be a coordinated defense!

Compared to Thunder, Grizzlies' double-teaming is obviously smarter and more effective.

After all, Perkins is almost negligible on the offensive end. Therefore, even if Durant can pass the ball to Perkins, Perkins may not necessarily score.

The best defensive first team player and dopy teamed up enough to make Durant feel extremely stressed.

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

Therefore, Durant did not choose to break through this time, but instead made a jump shot!

Link blocked it very timely, and the chance of this ball didn't seem to be good. But Durant finally scored the ball with his powerful shooting ability!

The score difference returned to 4 points, and Durant's personal score also reached 44 points! This goal once again set a new record for Durant's personal score in the playoffs!

Although Durant scored the ball, Mike Brin was worried about the Thunder. If Durant didn't break through, just relying on such a shot, how many can he score?

"People are staring at people, people are staring at people!" Brooks shouted at the players as the Thunder retreated.

As it turns out, double-teaming cannot curb Link. Instead of giving the rest of the Grizzlies the chance to score easily, it is better to let Durant continue to fight Link alone. At least in this way, the Grizzlies cannot get a complete large open space.

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

After receiving the ball this time, Link saw that there were no double teams, so he boldly started to make moves.

He dribbled the ball alternately with his left and right hands several times, increasing the center of gravity, but he did not accelerate the breakthrough, which made Durant a little undecided.

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

This is the time when Link waits for! The masters fight, and sometimes they compete with who makes mistakes first.

Durant has a strong stealing ability. Although the center of gravity is high, the timing is judged well and the wingspan is long enough. So far in his career, Durant has averaged more than one steal data per game per season.

This season, it averaged up to 1.4 times per game!

As a forward with a height of 2.10 meters above, this is quite terrible data.

But Link waited for this, so he made enough preparations. Before Durant's slender finger touched the basketball, Link pulled the ball to the side, changed direction from one body, accelerated immediately, and broke through Durant beautifully!

Durant hurriedly chased back. In the situation just now, most of the opponents must have been cut off. However, Link could complete the change of direction so quickly. His dribbling ability is really unmatched in the third position.

Just as Durant was chasing back with all his might, Link stopped and retreated!

Now, Durant knew that he was finished.

Retreat jump shot, this is Link's favorite shooting rhythm. Compared to jumping on the spot, Link feels that he has a greater confidence in taking the step back shot.

Although Durant is tall and long, he is still swayed by Link's step back and forth. Putting Link so big is basically equivalent to giving away points!

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

And Link's personal score has reached 48 points!

"I've entered again, Link seems to be proficient in all the offensive skills in this world! With another 2 points, only 2 points are needed, Link will become the sixth player in the 21st century to score 50 points in the playoffs!"

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

Iverson, Carter, Kobe, Dirk, and Gentleman Ray Now, Link only needs another goal to 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 taken the steal from the beginning. Now, the pressure has come to Durant again. Now, whoever loses the chain first will be punished.

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

This time, the Grizzlies' strategy to defend Durant is still the same. Link headed up and went straight to the front, and Gasol was in Loudi behind.

Seeing that Durant was so severely guarded, Westbrook planned to make a breakthrough by himself this time!

However, just halfway through, Conley reached out to slap Westbrook's basketball. The fans of the Chesapeake Energy Arena were shocked. If the ball made a mistake, a "turtle slaughtering conference" would definitely be held after the game.

Fortunately, Westbrook stumbled and rescued the basketball. But accordingly, he could no longer dribble.

In the end, Thunder No. 0 had no choice but to pass the ball to Durant. After a round, Durant had to make the final decision.

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

Durant made two three threat steps and finally decided to make a breakthrough!

He had no choice, and he knew that at such critical moments, he could not do things that were unsure.

However, after Durant broke through, he realized that this choice may be more difficult than shooting!

Gasol Jr.'s assisted defense is very good, and he is stuck in the position, but he will not make a rash foul.

In the end, Durant had to force his attack 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 shot was hit by the defensive chains set up by Link and Gasol!
To be continued...