Three minutes into it, the Grizzlies had a four-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. With a gap of at least 4 points, it's easy to change.

Durant was in very good shape today, except for the first quarter when he was too impatient and didn't perform well, the rest of the time almost made Link unguardable.

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

So the last three minutes weren't easy for Durant.

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

Before the final three minutes of the game, a list of players who could score 50 points in the playoffs in the 21st century was played under the TV screen.

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

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

In the 21st century, there are exactly five players who can score 50 points in the playoffs. No LeBron. James, no Dwayne. Wade, no Maddie, no Garnett, no Anthony...... You can see 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 about it that much, he wasn't here to break the record, the only thing he wanted was to win.

But when others didn't score efficiently, Link had to carry the offensive banner by himself. The 50-point record in the playoffs is more like a "collateral bonus". All Link really wants is victory!

The timeout was always short and the players from both sides were back on the pitch.

On the Grizzlies' side, they were in the starting lineup at the last minute. On the Thunder side, Kevin. Martin replaces Seferosa, who was originally in the starting line-up.

When Link played again, Thunder fans had no choice but to hide their fear of Link with endless boos.

A player who scores almost 50 points on their home court, can they not be afraid?

After the players re-entered the court, the camera also gave Link and Durant a split-screen close-up, and slapped their horrific stats on the bottom of the screen.

It's undoubtedly a battle of the gods, a direct showdown between the league's best scorers.

Now, no one is questioning Link's deserved selection to the first team. He has used his strength to explain everything.

It's not that Durant isn't good enough, it's just that his competitors are just too strong.

Watching the Grizzlies press up in a dark blue jersey, Durant actually felt a little depressed. The color of the Grizzlies' jersey is really good enough for their temperament.

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

"I don't expect you to let me win the game, I'll take it myself!" Link said, keeping his eyes on Conley, keeping an eye out for him to pass the ball.

Link pushed Durant to the free throw line, then immediately bounced outside the three-point line to create space to catch the ball.

As soon as Link got the basketball, Westbrook was delayed.

Double Bag Clip! This is Thunder's new strategy!

However, Link wasn't restrained by the Thunder Two's bag. In the face of the pack, maybe a player like Kobe Bryant will choose to shoot against two defenders. But in fact, the best way to deal with the bag is to find the teammate who was leaked out in the first place.

However, not all stars have a good passing hand.

Passing looks simple, but if you want to do it well, it is very difficult.

It's not enough for you to have a good passing hand, because you have to be able to see your teammates for the first time.

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

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

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

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

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

Conley, who was in the middle distance position on the right side, received the basketball and shot directly!

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

With an extremely high-intensity defense, the Grizzlies may not be able to score efficiently. But this kind of open shot, Conley will not miss.

He shot the ball steadily, and the Thunder's plan was declared stranded for the first time.

Double bag clips, it won't work!

The Grizzlies had a six-point advantage, and Scott. Coach Brooks' new strategy doesn't seem to be working. If the Thunder don't want the Grizzlies to score so easily, they'll have to enforce a strict man-to-man defense. In this way, the game still has to depend on the play of Link and Durant! ”

Mike. Brin was right, the two-man bag really won't work for the Grizzlies. Whenever he had a chance, Link could deliver the ball.

Switching to the Thunder offense, this time, Durant held the ball on the left side and confronted Link. The Grizzlies didn't get on the pack, but it was discovered that Mark Brown. Gasol is standing diagonally behind Link, and as long as Durant breaks through, there will definitely be a help defense!

Compared to the Thunder, the Grizzlies' bag is significantly smarter and more effective.

After all, Perkins is almost negligible on the offensive end. So, even if Durant can pass the ball to Perkins, Perkins won't necessarily be able to score.

The combination of the best defensive team player and DOPY is enough to put Durant under pressure.

Durant is not stupid, he saw Gasol's position and instantly understood everything.

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

Link blocked it in time and it didn't look like a good chance. But Durant finally scored the ball with his powerful projection ability!

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

Although Durant scored the ball, Mike. Brin, however, sweated for the Thunder. If Durant doesn't break through purely by such a shot, how many can he score in a row?

"People are staring, people are staring at people!" As the Thunder stepped back, Brooks yelled at the players.

As it turned out, the double bag clip couldn't contain Link. Rather than giving the rest of the Grizzlies an easy chance to score, it would be better for Durant to continue to go head-to-head with Link. At the very least, the Grizzlies won't be able to get a full big vacancy.

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

Link saw that there was no bag after receiving the ball this time, so he boldly began to make movements.

He kept alternating dribbling with his left and right hands, raising his center of gravity several times, but he didn't accelerate the breakthrough, which made Durant a little undecided.

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

This is the time Link was waiting for! When a master makes a move, sometimes he makes a mistake before anyone else.

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

This season, it is an average of 1.4 times per game!

For a striker with a height of 2.10 meters, this is quite a terrible statistic.

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

Durant hurriedly chased back, and in that situation just now, most opponents must have been cut off. Link, however, was stunned to be able to change direction so quickly. His dribbling ability is really unmatched in the number three position.

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

Now, Durant knew he was finished.

Step-back jumper, which is Link's favorite shooting rhythm. Compared to jumping on the spot and shooting, Link felt that he had more certainty in stepping back to shoot.

Although Durant is tall and has long arms, he was still a step away from Link's stepback because he rushed too hard. Putting Link so big is basically equivalent to giving away points!

Sure enough, Link's jump shot was solid and unobtrusive. The basketball went into the net, and the score difference returned to 6 points!

And Link's personal score has come to 48 points!

"Again, Link seems to be proficient in all the offensive techniques in this world! With two more points, just two more points, Link will be the sixth player in the 21st century to score 50 points in the playoffs! ”

Mike. Brin can't believe that he is witnessing history on a grizzly bear again!

Iverson, Carter, Kobe, Dirk, Gentleman Ray...... Now, Link only needs one more goal to go toe-to-toe with these great names!

However, he's only in the third grade!

Durant was a little annoyed, maybe he shouldn't have made a steal in the first place. Now, the pressure is on Durant's side again. Now, whoever attacks first drops the chain will be punished.

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

This time, the Grizzlies' strategy for defending Durant is still the same. Link is just on top of the front, and Gasol is behind him.

Seeing that Durant was guarded so harshly, Westbrook planned to break through by himself this time!

However, just halfway through, Conley reached out and slapped Westbrook's basketball. The fans at the Chesapeake Energy Arena were taken aback, and if the ball was missed, there would inevitably be a "turtle slaughter conference" after the game.

Thankfully, Westbrook stumbled and saved the basketball. But correspondingly, he couldn't dribble anymore.

In the end, the Thunder No. 0 still had to choose to pass the ball to Durant. went around in circles, and Durant had to make the final decision.

Link defended very tightly this time, just not wanting Durant to shoot.

After making two triple threat steps, Durant finally decided to break through!

He didn't have a choice, and he knew that at this critical moment, he couldn't do things that he wasn't sure of.

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

Gasol Jr.'s defense was very good, stuck in position, but not reckless fouls.

In the end, Durant had to force his shot under the double pinch of Link and Gasol.

The hearts of Thunder fans were in their throats, Durant failed to create a miracle, his close-range shot was under the defensive chain propped up by Link and Gasol, and knocked out of the frame!

"Didn't score, KD didn't score again! The Grizzlies' defensive strategy was a success, and they took down this key defense! ”

Link aggressively grabs the rebound and then pushes it right away!

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

Link skillfully controlled the ball through the crowd, and Durant gritted his teeth to stick to Link's left and right, but he was never able to overtake Link.

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

Link lost his center of gravity, but very calmly threw the basketball to the rebound before falling.

Durant watched the basketball fall backwards against his fingertips, 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, only a sigh from the Thunder fans.

If the ball goes in, then the Thunder will be 8 points behind the Grizzlies in the final 43 seconds! In this way, the Grizzlies are equivalent to gnawing 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 came Randolph's powerful bear hug.

"50 points, 50 points! You did it, you really did it! We're going to win, we're going home with a 3-1 scoreline! ”

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

In the 50th minute, Link finally ended last year's regrets.

In the 50th minute, Link killed the Thunder!