: Five Hundred and Eighteen: The Black-bellied Duo with a Vengeance

Facts have proved that occasional relaxation does have unexpected effects.
The Celtics are completely overwhelmed by themselves, they do have a chance to win the game. But in the end, it was defeated under high pressure.
Now, the eyes of the whole world are on the Grizzlies. The whole world is witnessing the process of the Grizzlies breaking the record for the best regular season record since the 21st century.
Seeing that the Grizzlies are getting closer and closer to breaking the record, the team's attention is also rising.
Some people want the Grizzlies to break the record, so naturally some people want to watch the Grizzlies jokes.
Among them, Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of them.
As a star who has been battling with Lin Keming, it is no secret that Durant and Link do not deal with each other.
Durant doesn't want to be beaten again and again by Link. As the third consecutive scoring leader, he is not allowed to have a second super small forward besides himself in the West.
Indeed, Durant and his Thunder won the Grizzlies last season. But in terms of personal performance, Durant did not show a state of surpassing Link.
Therefore, the war between the two has continued, and so has this season.
Up to now in the regular season of this year, the Grizzlies and the Thunder have played against each other twice, and they have won one each.
So this time, Durant is very eager to give the Grizzlies a head when they need victory most!
The biggest crisis so far this season is about to appear on the Grizzlies.
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Although the reversal defeated the Celtics, the Grizzlies' journey is not over yet.
On March 22, the Grizzlies unexpectedly lost to the Hornets in New Orleans. This is what people say, basketball games are fickle. Wanting to finish the last 18 games safely in the last month is not that ideal.
In today's game, the Hornets' twin towers Anthony Davis and Robin Lopez both performed well. The former scored 28 points and showed the champion. The latter scored 17 points and was not afraid of the "European Fortress."
However, the Hornets played well only part of the reason the Grizzlies lost. Today's defeat, the Grizzlies themselves have to bear great responsibility.
Today, the Grizzlies' overall shooting percentage is only 41.3%. But if you look at the starting player's data, the shooting percentage seems pretty good.
The problem lies on the bench.
In this game, the Grizzlies bench scored a total of 10 points. Among them, there are 4 people with a 0% hit rate! Of these 10 points, 6 points were taken by free throws!
Jimmy Butler, Tony Allen, Harris, Azeri, Vasquez, Nick Young... These group of "bench bandits" who have performed very well throughout the season, are stunned today Misfire at the same time.
Link and Randolph scored 30 points and 22 points respectively, but because of the fact that the substitutes were too bad, the Grizzlies still lost the ball.
100 to 93, losing to a team at the bottom of the league, which made the players moody after the game.
The worst thing is not the upset loss to the Hornets, but after this game, the Grizzlies have to return to Memphis non-stop to prepare for the game with the Thunder.
Durant has been waiting for this opportunity for a long, long time.
At 2 am on the 23rd, the Grizzlies players finally arrived in Memphis. That night, the tired Grizzlies ushered in the challenge of a strong opponent at home.
The Grizzlies' bench players are normal today, but in the face of a strong enemy like the Thunder, "normal play" is far from enough.
Durant and Westbrook are in great shape today, especially Durant, even Iguodala is helpless with him today.
However, the Grizzlies are not a soft persimmon. In the cheers of the home fans, Link has been leading the Grizzlies in non-stop fighting.
Every time Durant wants to open the points difference, the Grizzlies will immediately approach.
In this way, the two sides fought to the last 13.6 seconds. Link's turn-over jumper allowed the Grizzlies to lead the Thunder by 1 point 100 to 99!
At that moment, the entire Federal Express Arena seemed to be shaking. As if once again, Link will use his incredible performance to guard the glory of this arena.
However, Durant would not give up so quickly. He has already made up his mind to give the Grizzlies the most deadly one when they need victory most!
So, the Thunder attacked for the last time. Kevin Durant made a jumper in the last 0.9 seconds, blocked by Iguodala's best efforts!
With the electronic buzzer and the red light on the backboard, the basketball passed through the net!
"brush!"
This is the sound of the heart being pierced.
"The goal is scored! The goal is scored! Kevin Durant! He broke the Grizzlies' unbeaten home record this season! At the same time, it also made the Grizzlies experience a losing streak for the first time this season! He gave the Grizzlies the most inopportune blow at the most inopportune time!"
At the end of the game, Link felt his brain was blank.
In 0.9 seconds, the Federal Express Arena, which lasted for a whole season, was officially declared lost!
Although everyone knows, the record of unbeaten at home cannot last an entire season. After all, for so many years in the NBA, no team has been unbeaten at home for an entire season.
But this way ended the Grizzlies' unbeaten record at home, and the fans and players are undoubtedly very uncomfortable.
With the boos from the audience, Link turned to look at the Thunder's halftime.
Over there, Durant was already celebrating wildly with his teammates. Even in this boos-filled venue, it can't bother the Thunder players to experience their joy.
"Fuck!" Link unwillingly slammed a punch on the technical stage. Old Hubby Brown stood up immediately and patted Link on the shoulder.
"I know it's difficult, but you have to learn to accept him, kid." Old Hubie only said a word to Link. As for whether he can listen, this is beyond his control.
Link just nodded at Hubie Brown politely, and then walked into the player tunnel.
Durant turned his head to look at the dejected Link, not to mention how proud he was.
Durant is honored to be able to personally end the Grizzlies' unbeaten record at home!
In the locker room, everyone's mood is not high. The first home defeat, the first losing streak, and other such labels, everyone naturally doesn't want to see them.
Of course, at the press conference later, the reporter also reminded Link of another bad news.
"After this regrettable defeat, the Grizzlies' record has become 56 wins and 12 losses. Your prospects for breaking the record seem to be getting less and less bright. You know, you have lost in the last ten days. Three games. Link, do you think the Grizzlies might still break the record?"
After the reporter asked, everyone stared at Link. As the player with the most traffic in this huge traffic team, Link's every move has attracted much attention.
"Link?" Seeing Link did not answer for a long time~EbookFREE.me~ the reporter called his name again.
Link recovered and slowly moved closer to the microphone.
The reporters had several predictions, and they guessed that Link might go crazy, or might use an extremely official tone to perfuse things.
But the reporters didn't expect Link's final speech.
"I know, the situation is difficult. But if this setback can easily knock me and my teammates down, then we don't deserve any league record. Our goal remains the same, we will still strive to do the usual since the 21st century The best team in the game. Then, in the playoffs, I hope to be reunited with the Thunder as soon as possible. Today’s account has to be calculated."
After Link finished speaking, he stood up and ended the press conference.
To some people, Link seemed to be a child who was furious after losing. But reporters who know him know that this guy never talks casually.
Unless, he can do it.