This may be the most intense and difficult game Link has played since joining the Grizzlies.

In the last game against the Los Angeles Lakers, although the opponent was tough, Kobe Bryant also gave Link a lot of pressure. But in the end, the Lakers lost to the Grizzlies by nearly 20 points. So, strictly speaking, the last matchup against the defending champions was far from intense.

And today with the Thunder, the two sides have been inseparable from the beginning. There's not much to say about the Thunder's side, and the individual abilities of the twin stars ensure that the Thunder team is not at a disadvantage.

Durant, who claims to be only 2.06 meters, can't shoot too easily on Gay's head. This kind of person who is born with a BUG-level body is misplaced with whoever fights.

After seeing Durant in person today, Link knows what it means to be ashamed to talk nonsense. Such a big one, he said that he was 2.08 meters, but he actually said that he was only 2.06 meters! Link is a real 2.03m, but the gap between him and Durant is more than just 3cm.

Westbrook, on the other hand, scored points again and again with his own lifeless impacts. This guy is also a player with physical perversion, but unlike Durant's height and arm length, his metamorphosis lies in his super explosiveness and strong confrontation ability.

Randolph and Gasol have made physical contact with Westbrook on several occasions, but the number 0 defender was able to put the ball in the middle of the confrontation. I didn't think I had watched it on TV before, but today I saw Westbrook carry the big man and score a goal, and Link felt that he had been a little too gentle in the day-of-war layup drill.

Luckily, though, the Grizzlies also had two players who played really well today. One is Rudy, who has not fully recovered from injury but has begun to worry about his starting position. Guy, one is Randolph who took Link out to see the world yesterday.

Guy's own ability is there, and as long as he doesn't have a hot brain, he is still very dangerous on the offensive end. Having spent years in Portland and New York, Randolph has long been accustomed to having a blast one night and then playing the next day.

Randolph was dedicated and energetic on the pitch as if nothing had happened yesterday. Plus the Thunder are using Jeff. Green plays the No. 4 position, and Randolph has an absolute advantage in tonnage and power.

Jeff. Although Green is 2.06 meters tall, he is still a number three player at heart. As long as Randolph wants to push with his back, Jeff. Green couldn't stop it.

In this way, the duo of the two teams turned on the mode of beating each other, and no one could prevent anyone. After the two sides played for five minutes, Randolph made another low-post turnover jumper to tie the gap between the two teams again, Thunder coach Scott. Brooks finally couldn't help but call a halt to the game.

Although the Thunder are not behind, in Brooks' expectation, the Thunder should not have to work so hard against the Grizzlies. That's right, the Grizzlies have recently won five in a row, and they also signed Link as a complement to their shortcomings at the No. 3 position. But in the eyes of most people, the Grizzlies are still an unpopular team.

As for the Oklahoma City Thunder, they are aiming to challenge the Lakers.

So, Brooks walked up to the somewhat young guard. He needs to increase the offensive point, and James. Harden is undoubtedly his best bet.

"James, you know what to do. I need you to help Russell and Kevin share the offensive pressure. Don't think about anything else, just focus on scoring. "Brooks fielded his sixth man, and he wanted the team to establish an advantage from the first quarter.

With a team like the Grizzlies, there's no need to grind and chirp!

On the other side, Hollins didn't make any substitutions. The starting lineup has worked well so far, and the game has only been played for five minutes, so there is no need for him to make a substitution.

As for Link, Hollins knows that Link is in the spotlight after signing a guaranteed contract, and he must be eager to play himself. But don't worry, there is always room for him to play in this game.

At the end of the timeout, the Thunder took the lead in making personnel changes. Brooks coaches with second-year forward Serge. Ibaka replaces Jeff. Green, no doubt, is doing this to increase resilience on the defensive end. Although Ibaka doesn't have the scoring means of Glindo, he will undoubtedly be better at defending Randolph. In addition, he also replaced the team's sixth man, James. Harden. Coach Brooks' tweaks are targeted, let's see if the Thunder can take the advantage. ”

Webb, who was commentating the game, couldn't help but glance at Link after introducing the lineup on the field. When will this guy who always bring the Grizzlies back to life?

Whether Link plays or not, the game will continue. James. Harden faced O.J. Mayo and easily found an opportunity to cut to the basket.

Mayo's defensive concentration is extremely unfocused, and because the Thunder's starting quarterback Seflorosa is not a scorer, Mayo's poor defensive state has not been exposed. But now that Harden is on the court, Mayo can't continue paddling.

"What the...... Let him get in too easily. Link couldn't help but complain off the court, Mayo's state is always good and bad, and he doesn't know what he's thinking.

Link went to play for a while yesterday, and today he is more energetic than Mayo.

Harden was a little nervous at first, as he went to a nightclub yesterday until 3 a.m. and didn't come home until 3 a.m. and had a lot of alcohol. Today, early in the morning to catch another flight to Memphis, he was actually very tired.

It's just that he didn't expect that he would actually let Mayo lose his position with only half a successful force. The ease of the goal just now surprised Harden.

Switching to the Grizzlies' offense, this time, Conley still chose to hoist the ball to Randolph, who was in great shape. In 2010, the league had not officially entered the era of small ball. So this kind of tactic of letting interior players sit in the low post and play slowly is still common.

But this time, as soon as Randolph received the ball, he found that the pressure behind him could no longer be compared to what he had just done. Jeff. Green can't stand up to himself, but the Congolese Ibaka is known for his defensive interior.

Randolph arched back hard, but found that it had little effect, and Ibaka managed to confine the big black bear away from the basket!

Randolph had no choice but to roll over and shoot a jumper directly from mid-range. However, Ibaka is not only tough on top defense, he is also very accurate in judging the timing of the attacker's shots.

The timely reaction combined with the ability to bounce off the ball allowed Randolph's shot to be nearly blocked.

Although the basketball eventually went past Ibaka's fingertips, Randolph's shot was not as precise as it had been before due to severe interference.

"Bang!" The basketball knocked out of the frame, and the Thunder's interior defense stabilized!

"Didn't go in, this is Randolph's second shot missed today! Scott. Coach Brooks' substitution had an immediate effect, Harden's goal and Ibaka's defense made the Thunder begin to take the initiative, and they intend to play the back game! ”

As he spoke, Westbrook grabbed the rebound himself and then made a quick move.

Attacking after getting rebounds is Westbrook's forte. This seemingly brainless style of play is impossible to accomplish without the support of strong physical fitness.

After Westbrook ran outside the three-point line in the other half with the ball, Conley's block arrived just in time. But Westbrook didn't stop there, he took a turn, brushed past Conley, and then managed to break inside and dunk.

With a four-point trail, the Grizzlies were momentarily passive. Making the right decisions at the right time is perhaps the value of coaching.

The camera was given to Scott. Brooks, people are definitely admiring the head coach's substitution strategy. Hollins, who was angry, gritted his teeth, who doesn't have a few strong substitutes.

"Link, Tony, come here!" With a big wave of his hand, Hollins called his two most proud perimeter defenders to his side.

"Tony, you go defend Westbrook. I don't want to see him easily jump through the crowd and attack the basket and lock that kid who can't shoot outside the three-point line! ”

"No problem, sir." Tony. Aaron patted his chest.

After saying that, Hollins turned his gaze to Link, "You've read all the news in the newspaper today, right?" The Sixth Man VS The Sixth Man? To be honest, I'm not interested in this kind of boring hype. But then, I really need you to look at the guy named James. Harden's guard. You go up and play the number two and watch him on the defensive end. ”

Link nodded slightly, then looked around the stands. Today, I don't know how many people are waiting to see him out of trouble.

A yellow-skinned undrafted draft doesn't deserve an annual salary of 2 million? Link feels that he is worth more than 2 million!

Link is not Mayo, dealing with a James who overdrew his energy ahead of schedule last night. Harden, Link doesn't think it's a big deal.

On the court, a foul by the Thunder sent the game to dead ball. Link and Tony. Aaron immediately took off his training clothes and ran briskly onto the pitch.

I let go of the two blonde girls last night, and I can't let James go tonight. Harden! Link deliberately saved his strength to this day, and it can't be wasted.