: One hundred and five: Durant's expression changes (17/40)

In the fifth minute of the fourth quarter, the Grizzlies trailed the Thunder by 4 points. Rudy Gay was carried off the court on a stretcher, and Link faced Durant. Overall, the situation is very unfavorable for the Grizzlies.
Link really did not expect that one day he would face off with a super scorer like Durant, facing Durant, and facing players such as Kobe is completely different.
In the face of Kobe and others, Link's height and wingspan are not too different, or even better than them. But the size of No. 35 in front of Link's eyes gave Link a huge sense of oppression just because of the size.
Durant looked at Link with a cold look in his eyes. Maybe it's because he has been so calm, maybe because he doesn't like Link's opponent at all. Indeed, in the game against the Thunder, Link made James Harden at a loss. But Durant knows very well that he is not Harden! This guy can guard Harden, not necessarily himself!
The Grizzlies attacked, facing Westbrook's gambling steals, Conley broke through easily. But Conley's emergency stop jumper did not hit, this time the offensive Grizzlies played too simple, it is completely using personal ability to solve the problem.
Conley's offense just now was somewhat impatient, and Gay's injury has a huge impact on player morale.
Ibaka protected the rebound and switched for the Thunder to attack. At that moment, Link felt his pressure surge. The duel between him and the super scorer is about to begin!
As a traverser, Link knows exactly what height Durant can reach in the future. Putting aside other things such as throwing the enemy aside, Durant's personal ability is definitely the level of a superstar. Whether it is scoring, defense or teamwork, Durant can do his best.
His height and mobility ensure the efficiency of his scoring.
The Thunder also deliberately gave Durant the ball this time, because they knew very well that Durant had an absolute advantage against Link!
"KD attacked with the ball. He was very efficient when facing Gay today. Although Link is also an excellent defensive player, I am afraid he still can't stop Durant from scoring!" On the commentary stage, the commentators also Almost overwhelmingly thought Durant could win.
Link's defense is strong in anticipation and confrontation, but Durant's level of scorer is often you know what he wants to do next, and you can't stop him.
Durant made a few probing steps with the ball, but Link didn't dare to let him go too far, he was afraid that Durant would suddenly pull. Durant then broke through with the ball. This guy took a step as someone else's two. Link did not stop in the first time, allowing Durant to exceed half of his position.
Half-length position is enough for Durant. The Thunder's No. 35 shot from the middle distance has almost become his iconic way of scoring.
Link hurriedly blocked it, but it was too late. At this time, Durant and Harden are not at the same level. Durant's offensive stability is better, so even if it is slightly disturbed, his shots will not be affected.
The basketball was hollow into the net, Durant looked at Link coldly, and then quickly returned to defense. Unlike the pompous Westbrook and the arrogant Harden, Durant during the Thunder was more silent than them, but the deadliest.
"The goal is scored, beautiful. The Oklahoma City Thunder widened the point difference to 6 points! Link's defense didn't cause much trouble to Durant. Rudy Gay's injury would cause a huge game. change!"
On the commentary stage, the commentators all expressed emotion for Durant's beautiful score. As the scoring leader last season, Durant can defeat a draft pick seems right.
But Link doesn't think so. His mission is to help the team when Gay falls. No matter who the opponent is, he must find a way to defeat it!
"Next round! Link, interfere with his dribble!" Tony Allen whispered to Link as he ran past Link.
Link nodded and ran towards the front court. First of all, he can't be afraid. If he is afraid of himself, he will lose today!
The Grizzlies attacked again, and there were only four minutes left in the game. Although the 6-point gap seems small, falling behind at a critical moment still puts the Grizzlies under tremendous psychological pressure.
As soon as Link took his place, Durant, who looked like a poker face, posted it up. It can be seen that although Durant is cold on the surface, he still attaches great importance to Link. He did not forget who the Thunder lost to the Grizzlies for the first time this season.
"Cut, learn from Duncan!?" Link snorted and started to move according to the tactics.
Without Gay, the Grizzlies played a tight team offense. All five people on the field are running and covering. Link borrowed Gasol's off-the-ball screen to go beyond the three-point line and received a pass from Conley.
However, Durant still stayed on Link. Almost the moment Link received the ball, Durant pushed up again. I have to admit that Durant's defense is one of the best of all opponents Link has encountered so far.
"Link is completely locked by KD, he can't move! I admit that Link played very well, but the talent gap between the losing pick and the second pick is really huge!"
The Oklahoma local commentator in the Chesapeake Energy Arena jokingly said that the level of an ordinary starter from a losing pick is enough to make people feel amazing. But no matter how amazing, they are just ordinary players.
Just as the Oklahoma City commentator climaxed, Link, who was considered "immobile", hit the ball with a pass and Tony Allen, who cut the assist to the basket, made an easy layup.
The ball seemed unremarkable, but it made Durant and all the fans on the field stare. Because just now, the pressed Link passed the ball from under Durant's crotch!
Don’t even talk about wearing the crotch, the most important thing is to pass it accurately. Tony Allen received the basketball just right, which is undoubtedly a very high gold assist.
"This... this ball has luck. Link's pass is very risky. Few people will deliberately choose to pass the ball from the opponent's crotch. This is a professional league, not street juggling. The Thunder still Leading by 4 points, the situation is still under their control."
The Oklahoma local commentator began to defend himself in embarrassment. He just said that Link would be prevented from death, but after Link immediately passed a good ball, they refused to admit it.
Link didn't actually want to pass the ball through the crotch at first, just a sudden idea. However, just passing the ball also allowed Link to discover Durant's biggest shortcoming in this period-whether on the defensive end or offensive end, this guy's focus was too high.
Although Durant has won the scoring leader last season, and if history does not shift, he will also be the scoring leader this season. But in fact, Durant in this period is not yet fully mature, he has many shortcomings. Among them, the high center of gravity is one of the disadvantages.
At 2.11 meters tall, he plays outside. Although he has the same mobility as outside, his focus will inevitably increase.
On the offensive end, Link used this to wear Durant's crotch. On the defensive end, as Tony Allen reminded, Link can also use this to make a fuss.
The Thunder's offensive tactics are actually very simple, mostly Westbrook and Durant use their personal abilities to solve problems. This time is no exception. Westbrook handed the ball to Durant within half of the game. The Thunder believe that Durant will continue to make the No. 0 draft pick pay the price.
Seeing Durant continuing to attack with the ball, Link exhaled. If Durant shoots without the ball, he may have no good way. But if that guy plays with the ball~EbookFREE.me~ Link can bet!
This time Durant didn't even avoid probing moves. With a poker face, he just took the ball and did it. He really had a cold-blooded "death" temperament. Link's eyes were fixed on the basketball, Durant had just taken a step toward the dribble, Link also made it!
His height and wingspan may not have any advantage in interfering Durant's shooting, but in steals, this advantage is simply too big.
Link's keen sense of smell made his fingertips successfully touch the basketball, and he has not fouled! With a force of his fingers, he stabbed the basketball away!
At that moment, Durant, who had been cool, frowned.
"Let you learn from Duncan to play deep!" Link yelled happily in his heart, preventing his adrenaline soaring from the pleasure of the superstar, as if he was better than scoring!
After stabbing the basketball, Tony Allen has run to the front court. Link didn't hesitate and passed straight from the backcourt. The basketball fell precisely to Tony Allen's hands, and Harden was still two or three positions away from Tony Allen.
Tony Allen easily buckled with one hand, making the Chesapeake Energy Arena instantly quiet!
"This... Link's steals and assists allowed the Grizzlies to narrow the point difference to only 2 points... He actually ruined Durant's offense, KD can't be careless!"
The Oklahoma narrator saw that his hero was defeated, and he was speechless.
After finishing the assist, Link looked back at Durant, who had become gritted teeth from the beginning with a blank expression. It seems that he has annoyed another superstar. And undermining Durant's offense, Oklahoma fans and commentators must be very angry.
But that doesn't matter, because he is the villain.
Link and Tony Allen gave a light high-five, and the villain was about to fight back.