The Grizzlies' 4-0 after the opening game made them completely show their momentum and also laid the tone of this game.

A few minutes after the first quarter, the Grizzlies maintained their meat grinder-like defense and resolute offense.

Even Westbrook's defender was not able to get good results in the Grizzlies' penalty area. Although Link did not score continuously, he was able to do whatever he did.

Rebounds, assists, steals, and assisting defense are wherever the Grizzlies need it!

After 8 minutes of the game, the Thunder fell behind by 4 points in the Grizzlies' desperate attitude. Although the score difference was not too big, considering that the scene was suppressed, the Thunder was still very passive.

Scott Brooks looked up at the time on the big screen on the scene, then walked to James Harden, and it was time to get the sixth person!

On the court, Conley assisted Gasol Jr. to score at the basket, and the score difference was widened to 6 points. At this moment, the Thunder stopped.

Hollins immediately stood up. The purpose of the Thunder's suspension this time was very clear. They were going to join Harden!

"Link, how do you feel?" So, as soon as Link got off the game, Hollins stepped forward with great concern to ask.

Link was sweating at this time, and the piece on the collar of the jersey had obviously become wet. Sweat drips flowed directly along his chin one by one, but when faced with the inquiry, Link waved his hand.

"It's great, let's fight as planned."

"Well, you must hold on in the first quarter, otherwise it will be difficult for you to play later. I will find time to give you a break in the second quarter, but you must lay an advantage in the first quarter! Remember, to watch James Harden die, you cannot let him take action outside the three-point line. In the first two games, Harden's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 60%. Today, his shooting percentage must be at least half-deducted!"

Hollins began to draw tactics, and Link listened carefully while wiping his sweat.

Fastest progress player vs. Best Sixth Man? It seems quite interesting.

At the end of the timeout, Scott Brooks confidently took James Harden to the court and replaced Westbrook. In this way, even in the rotation time, the Thunder had two scorers, Durant and Harden.

On the Grizzlies, they did not use Pondsett as usual. Brooks found that Link and Tony Allen were still present!

Pondsett replaced Conley, and Spetz replaced Randolph. In this way, the Grizzlies' point guard at this time was Link!

Scott Brooks immediately understood Hollins' strategy. He wanted to use Link to curb Harden!

"Hmph, this is digging a grave!" Brooks snorted softly. Harden is now full of energy, and Link has been entangled with Durant for so long, so he must have been very tired.

He believed that Harden had a way to get the number 0 who knew Tietou Gong.

The game started over and James Harden took the ball. His possession was not as aggressive as Westbrook, but it was exactly in line with Link's appetite. If every defender was as fast as Westbrook, Link would be exhausted.

Harden just passed halftime and was blocked by Link! Link expanded his defense line very much, and he planned to oppress Harden from the beginning!

Sure enough, Harden quickly passed the ball after being oppressed by Link. The target of the pass was naturally Durant, but Durant was not easy at this time, because Tony Allen's defense was even better than Link.

Durant made several test steps with the ball, but Tony Allen's center of gravity could always come back soon. Durant decided to dribble through, but as soon as he dribble, Tony Allen took action!

Although the steal was not completed, Durant still couldn't move forward!

"Damn it!" Durant couldn't help but curse in his heart. What kind of team has two such entangled defensive players at the same time!

In desperation, Durant had to hit the ball to Ibaka. After Ibaka held the ball, Spetz, who had just appeared and was full of energy, hurriedly pushed him out. The Congolese striker felt that he was not sure about his singles, so he passed the ball to Harden again.

The ball went around and returned to Harden's hand. Now, he had to face Link's defense alone!

Scott Brooks is a coach who is good at cultivating new players, but he is definitely not a tactical master. Therefore, the Thunder's cooperation is usually very simple. If the tactics cannot be played for a while, he will fall into the situation where the three young men play their own singles.

This time, the responsibility for singles fell on Harden. Harden took the ball and made two dribbling balls under his crotch. Seeing that Link didn't stick it up, he scored three points!

Link didn't stick it up because he was afraid of Harden's breakthrough, and not to let him shoot. So, after seeing that Harden's feet were indeed off the ground, Link immediately blocked it tightly!

Judging from Link's reaction on the defensive end, he doesn't look like a player who has been fighting fiercely for almost ten minutes.

"Link's defense is very good, Harden is like shooting three-pointers with defensive defense!"

Harden couldn't see anything. Facing Pondsett in the first two games, his defense was not so tight!

Sure enough, the basketball finally hit the box! Harden's 60% three-point shooting percentage seemed useless in front of Link.

Hollins waved his fist excitedly, and the plan to curb the Thunder Sixth Man worked!

After Spetz scored the rebound, he handed the ball directly to Link. Now the Grizzlies' three outside lines are Link, Pondsett and Tony Allen, so Link plays the No. 1 role.

Durant wanted to lead the defense, but found that Pondsett had rushed towards him. If he didn't care, Pondsett would immediately get an open space.

Durant then gritted his teeth and could only keep up with Link's task, which fell on James Harden's shoulders.

When Link saw that it was Harden defending himself, he was secretly happy! Today, let me experience the terrible gaze of defense! Please!

Link did not play singles or organize an offense, but waved to signal Gasol to come up and passed the ball directly to Gasol.

Gasol held the ball outside the three-point line, while Spetz pulled to the middle distance. It seemed that the Grizzlies' tactic seemed to hollow out the Thunder's inside line, which was convenient for impacting the basket.

After passing the ball to Gasol, Link ran to the right side near the bottom corner. Harden was crossing Link, but did not press on, but cut off Link's catch route.

While looking at Gasol, Harden swept Link with his eyes wide open. As long as Link doesn't let the ball catch, this time the defense will be done!

Seeing this situation, Tony Allen was waiting for an opportunity to cut in, and Pondsett was also ready to move. Harden told himself, "You must be steady and not be disturbed by other people's running! Look at Gasol to death, once he passes the ball to this side, he must react quickly! You must be handsome when stealing!"

Thinking of this, Harden couldn't help but glance at Link. Then he was surprised to find that Link was missing!

"Hey? Where is the person! He was still behind the scenes just now!"

When he turned around to find Link, Link had already run to the basket and was about to break out of the other three-point line!

"For some reason, James Harden was fixed on the spot. Was he disconnected? Link had already left him far away, and he realized that his people were no longer there." Hubby Brown almost couldn't help laughing. Harden's defense this time was to adjust the atmosphere for the tense game.

Link hit the right three-point line and directed the tower Gasol to send the ball to Link with just the right place. Since Pondsett and Tony Allen have attracted Durant and Seifrosa through their runs, Link is now completely unmarked!

From the beginning, Link set up a game.

After receiving the basketball, Link did not shoot directly, but looked up at Harden, and then took action slowly!

By the time Harden came up, the basketball had already flown into the air. Link raised his right hand in advance, made three fingers, and then did a bow and archery action.

"Swoosh!"

Harden seemed to feel an arrow hitting his heart, and Link three hit it!

Scott Brooks's mouth couldn't help but twitch, Harden's defense just now was really hard to describe.

He obviously wanted to send the best sixth man to narrow the score difference, but now it's better, the best sixth man was caught and beaten by the fastest-progressive player.

The score difference becomes 9 points. If the Thunder does not improve, it is not impossible for them to fall behind double digits in the first quarter.

After Link retreated to the midfield line, he hooked his fingers to Harden and Durant.
Chapter completed!