During the time when the Thunder was raging, the Grizzlies still did not stop their progress.

After Link's bloodbath at Madison Square Garden, he led his team to take out the Bobcats and the Lakers. Although they lost to the Clippers in their last game, the Grizzlies' 51-5 record still poses a huge threat to the Bulls' 72-win record.

After beating the Bobcats, Lakers and Clippers, the Grizzlies finally met the Thunder, who had won three in a row, at the crossroads of fate.

This regular season final matchup between the Thunder and the Grizzlies has also become the final preview of the Western Conference Finals in people's minds.

Durant is naturally full of confidence, not only because of his excellent performance in the past three games, but also because the Grizzlies actually lost to the Clippers who were defeated by the Thunder in the last game.

The Clippers were in excellent form in both games, but the Thunder won and the Grizzlies didn't survive, which certainly made Durant more confident.

On the surface, the Thunder are in better shape right now than the Grizzlies. The game, played at the Federal Express Arena, seemed quite dangerous for the Grizzlies.

Before the game, Durant also expressed his determination more than once.

"Link won the last game by relying on counter-lore, and he can't be so lucky every time."

"The overall score between the Thunder and the Grizzlies this season is 2-1, and we're still in the lead, we're still dominant."

"If the Grizzlies don't make it to the Western Conference Finals, this could be the last time we'll meet this season. So, I'm not going to take this game lightly. We were the first team to lose to the Grizzlies at Fed Express Arena this season, and I wouldn't mind doing it again. ”

When Durant faced the Grizzlies and Link, it was as if he was a different person. He is usually muffled, but he has been full of hostility in front of the camera in the past two days.

Although it will be 25 days since the last meeting between the two sides, Durant can't wait.

25 days may not be enough for a long-distance couple to miss each other too much. 25 days has not been enough for a foreigner to give birth to homesickness.

But for 25 days, Durant couldn't wait to hold Link tightly in his arms and then beat him up.

However, until half an hour before the start of the game, people still felt as if something was wrong.

In the end, it's still Hubi. Brown reminded everyone, "I don't know if you noticed, this time, Link seems to be very quiet. He didn't engage in a war of words with Durant, nor did he refute Durant's trash talk. I don't know what's wrong with him, but hopefully he's seriously preparing for the game. ”

Where does Link have time to care about Durant, he's completely immersed in his 50% healthy ankle for the past two days.

Since getting promoted, Link has suddenly felt like the offense has become a lot of fun.

These two days of Grizzlies training against Tony. Aaron, Jimmy. For Butler and Iguodala, among others, it was painful.

Because Link is somehow very keen to find someone to fight alone.

Link is the boss of the team, and it is difficult for others to reject him directly, so they can only bite the bullet.

And the people who go head-to-head with Link, without exception, even the pure defensive player Tony. Aaron, too, was defeated.

No one knows which tendon is suddenly wrong with Link, only Link himself knows that the progress he has made is more obvious than he imagined! His ability to change direction continuously, even Tony. Aaron can't stop it!

"I said, after today's game, you won't torture us anymore, will you?" Before the start of the match, Iguodala complained helplessly beside Link.

Before an important game, the star of the house ignores the opponent and obsessively abuses his teammates.

"Hehe, how do you do that? Durant can only play me one game, and you can stay with me all season. In the future, I will ask you to practice one-on-one. Link grinned in response to Iguodala, and although his face was full of scorn, it made Iguodala panic.

"Come on, you'd better spend all your energy on Durant. I know you're looking for a one-on-one feeling in us, but Durant's physical condition is something we can't simulate. In the future, even if you want to simulate sparring before playing Durant, you have to find Tobias. Harris can do it. ”

"Alright, Andre, at least tonight, you have Durant in charge of your work. Concentrate on the game, Durant said he wants to make us look good. ”

Link smiled and patted Iguodala on the shoulder before stepping onto the court.

It stands to reason that the purpose of Link's last sentence should be to keep his teammates up and not let their guard down.

But in Iguodala's opinion, why is Link so relaxed?

Relaxation, that's the biggest feature of Link's two days. Iguodala remembers that the last time he was about to meet Durant, Link was already excited days in advance.

But this time, Link didn't seem to be excited.

Iguodala tilted her head and didn't think much more.

Either Link doesn't care about the outcome of this match, or ......

It was Link who was 100 percent confident that he would destroy Durant entirely.

Before the game began, Durant gritted his teeth and frowned, giving him an expression that someone else owed him millions.

Link, on the other hand, was very relaxed, as if he had come to the field for entertainment.

When you take a game seriously and your opponent is playing like a family, you're going to be very hot.

Durant is like this now, looking at Link's indifferent expression, he can't get angry! When the game starts, Durant wants to see how long Link can stretch up!

The game kicked off with Gasol Jr.'s successful scrum, and the Grizzlies fans in the Federal Express Arena all stood up, adding a bit of gunpowder to the game.

Conley didn't get tangled up with Westbrook, and while he's an All-Star this year, he's pretty clear that he's not the star of the day.

In the first round, Conley played the ball to Link.

Tony. Aaron stood up with a frown, waiting for Link's performance.

Heads-up for these two days, Tony. In addition to being abused to death by Link, Aaron also discovered Link's change in breakthrough style.

He knew that Link was not going to go head-to-head with his teammates for fun, but to get used to his new style.

He didn't know when Link had found that more efficient style of breaking, and he couldn't even believe that a player of Link's caliber could go further.

The only thing Tony is certain of is that Durant is going to be out of luck on the defensive end today.

Link received a basketball and confronted Durant from outside the three-point line on the right side, with Durant lowering his center of gravity and spreading his arms. It's not the first time he's played against Link, he knows what Link will do and knows how to deal with it.

But as soon as Link started dribbling today, Durant felt something was wrong. Link's breakthrough posture is different from before!

In the past, Link liked to keep his center of gravity as low as possible and quickly alternate between his left and right hands to confuse his opponent. Then, when it is unprepared, it suddenly accelerates!

But today, Link is holding the ball straight up, he pulls the stance, dribbles with his right hand, changes direction in front of his body, and crosses his right foot sharply.

As soon as Durant followed, Link had a steep center of gravity, and suddenly slapped the basketball with his left hand in an extremely narrow space, completing the second consecutive change of direction!

At that moment, Durant only felt that Link suddenly flashed, as if the whole person had become thinner in an instant, passing past him. Durant didn't have time to react, he was like a puppet, allowing Link to pass through like lightning, and when he turned around, he could keep up with his flying figure.

Now, it's up to him whether Link makes a layup or a dunk.

Link ...... Just wore it like that!? "Even, even Hubi. Brown didn't quite understand what had just happened, he only saw Link sway through Durant's long arm with a split second, and then drove straight in, opening the situation with a one-handed slam in the desperate eyes of Ibaka and Perkins.

In the stunned eyes of everyone in the audience, Tony. Aaron smiled and sat back on the bench, not surprised.

Now he can be sure that Link's kid has improved again!

Of course, Link isn't invincible yet. Tony. Aaron could see that Link's successive changes of direction were a little slow, as if he had a steel nail set in his ankle. But it will still take some time for Durant or others who are familiar with Link to adapt to his current breaking style.

And that's enough time for Link to kill them all to the ground!

Once they've gotten used to Link's current breakthrough style and can defend effectively, God knows if Link will evolve to the next level?

Tony. Aaron suddenly felt his scalp tingle, he was rejoicing, glad that he and Link were on the same side!

Tony. Allen has asked superstars like Kobe Bryant to admit his defense, but if he had to pick the one who is least willing to defend, it would be Link!

On the court, Link smiled and raised his right hand to finish the first attack in style. His eerie stride and unmatched balance of hands ruthlessly destroyed Durant's self-confidence.

In today's match, Link doesn't plan to continue to drag on until the moment of anxiety to decide the winner.