: Five hundred and sixty-seven: Oklahoma City where everything is different

In the second game of the series, Durant came with the determination to win. He knew very well how passive it was to return to Oklahoma with a score of 0 to 2.
Therefore, Durant told himself today that he must win at the Federal Express Arena. He did it in the regular season, and in the playoffs, he certainly can!
However, Durant seemed to have forgotten. He won at the Federal Express Arena last time, but it took the last 0.9 seconds to tell the victory.
On the one hand, Durant can kill the Grizzlies in 0.9 seconds, which is a manifestation of his strength. But on the other hand, the Grizzlies only lost the last 0.9 seconds, proving that they did not let the Thunder take advantage!
So today, the Grizzlies reminded Durant of how hard they played in the last game.
In this game, the Thunder's performance is considered reasonable, Durant, Westbrook and Ibaka. For the rest, none of the scores were in double figures, and the efficiency was still poor.
The most typical is Kevin Martin, who should have taken up the heavy responsibilities. As a sixth man, a third offensive point for the team, Martin made only 1 of 10 shots today, missed all three points and 5 shots, and took 2. Minute!
It's not terrible to only take 2 points. The terrible thing is to take only 2 points with the resources of 10 shots. This is a bit unjustified.
Kevin Martin is just a representative, and the rest of the Thunder are not so exaggerated, but not without responsibility.
On the other hand, the Grizzlies, Link did not fight Durant, but played team basketball.
The Grizzlies all scored in double figures in the starting five. On the bench, Tobias Harris and Nick Young also scored in double figures.
So today, although Durant scored 36 points, Westbrook also scored 21 points. But in the face of the huge comprehensive gap, the Thunder finally lost the battle!
The series lost two consecutive games. At the end of the game, Durant felt his head "rumble" and became blank.
"Ten consecutive victories, this is the tenth victory the Grizzlies have won in the playoffs this year! In the first two rounds, the Grizzlies swept their opponents with a total score of 4-0. In this round, facing the Thunder, the Grizzlies won again in a row. Two games! Ten consecutive wins in the playoffs, which is also the second longest playoff winning streak in NBA history!"
Mike Brin didn't expect that he would simply create another historical record by accident.
The Grizzlies are currently the only undefeated team in the playoffs. At the same time, they have won ten consecutive playoffs, ranking second in NBA history.
Mike Brin can guarantee that many people are stunned now. They must think that this game will be very intense and may even be dragged into overtime.
Because the Thunder cannot accept a 0-2 lagging situation, they will definitely fight back.
But in fact, the Grizzlies won simply and neatly. Regardless of the point difference of only 8 points, in this high-level matchup, the 8-point difference is not small.
Mike Brin’s conjecture is correct, and there are indeed many people who are surprised by this result, including Dwyane Wade who just received a call from James.
"That's how the score becomes 2-0? Oklahoma City Thunder, is it going to be done like this?" Wade kept asking himself this question.
At the moment of the victory of the game, countless colorful confetti dropped into the feeling of Federal Express. I don't know, I thought the Grizzlies had won the championship.
But this is indeed worth celebrating, because this is the closest time the Grizzlies have rushed out of the west!
Durant and Westbrook left the court with their heads down. For them, today is unfortunate and lucky.
Unfortunately, the Thunder is quite dangerous now. Let the Grizzlies win another game and win one point, and the opponent will get the match point.
Fortunately, after this game, the Thunder will finally return to their warm and sweet home. There, fans who support them fight to the end. There, they still have a glimmer of hope.
Durant didn't want to give up his dream of championship just like that. He told himself that he couldn't be discouraged yet.
Starting in Oklahoma, he wants to change the trend of the playoffs.
After the game, Link, who scored 22 points and 5 rebounds but sent 9 assists, was interviewed by reporters.
The question is simple, "The next game will be played in Oklahoma City. Will you find it difficult?"
Facing the camera, Link didn't speak out loudly, nor continued to spray Durant, but was very calm, "No, speaking of it, I quite like that city."
Oklahoma City, that was the beginning of Link's career.
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The Grizzlies lead the Thunder 2-0, which is an ending that most people did not expect. The Thunder were invincible in the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs, but facing the Grizzlies, it seemed a little powerless.
In fact, it is not without reason that the Thunder have fallen into this position. First of all, the thickness of the Thunder's bench is not enough.
Before, they had Harden who was proud of. But now, there is only one Kevin Martin who is not working well at all times.
Outside of Martin? There is almost no one on the bench.
Reggie Jackson is too frizzy, Fischer is too old, Nick Collison is too ordinary, and the rest is just a bunch of scraps. By the way, in this pile of "leftovers", there is also the former Grizzlies second place Tabet.
Under such circumstances, the Thunder's starters, especially Durant and Westbrook, must perform very, very well to help the Thunder win.
How specific is enough? People don't know. In short, Westbrook and Durant scored 57 points in the last game, which is still not enough.
The Thunder is not without a chance, it's just too difficult. If the two sides are in similar form, the Grizzlies will definitely win!
After two games, the Thunder is no longer a popular candidate for the Western Conference championship. After World War II, 14 of ESPN's 16 experts chose the Grizzlies to win the series.
This may be the first time in history that people have looked at this team from the "countryside" of Tennessee.
As a result, when the Grizzlies resisted the Will Rogers Airport in Oklahoma City, they were madly blocked by reporters.
This kind of thing has never happened before.
However, the reporters found that Link's mood seemed not so high. The audience just smiled stiffly, and they didn't talk to Durant in front of the media.
Everyone is weird. The Grizzlies have just won ten consecutive playoffs. Why is Link so calm? If the Thunder lead the Grizzlies 2-0, Durant will have to jump to the sky.
Link was actually not unhappy, but returning to Oklahoma City again, Link had mixed feelings. In addition to excitement, there are many other emotions.
After all, this piece of land carried him too many laughs and tears. And nowadays, here has become a mere fact.
Joan Brockman, an enemy and friend but a loyal guy, is no longer playing in the Development League. He gave up his NBA dream and went to the European League to make ends meet. No way, the undrafted like Link is rare. Joan Brockman is the real life of the bottom players.
Even the Oklahoma Blues have become history. After the Thunder acquired the blue team and became its subordinate team, although the name of this team was retained, the team was completely reorganized.
Now the blue team, from coach to player, is all involved by the Thunder, so no one is known to Link.
At noon, when all the Grizzlies arrive at the hotel, most people will choose to take a nice nap to recharge for the afternoon training.
But Link went out alone, and did not invite anyone with him.
Oklahoma City has indeed changed a lot, but some things have not changed. He didn't want anyone to disturb the place where Link was going...
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A pair of Link's special edition sneakers was placed in front of the tombstone. Although this pair of shoes is from the Kobe series, because it is a special edition of Link, there are some features that the ordinary edition sneakers do not have.
The most distinctive feature is the letters engraved on the side of the shoe sole.
"I'm back, it's been a long time since I came to see you." Link crouched in front of the tombstone. Now, when he comes here again, he will not be as sad as before.
Because he believes that Upshaw will definitely be happy for what he has achieved now.
"Your sister is admitted to college~EbookFREE.me~Washington University School of Medicine, one of the best medical schools in the United States, she will become a doctor in the future! What does this mean? It means you don't have to worry about your family. "
As Link said, he smiled. As promised, he helped Upshaw's sister to pay for five years of tuition in one go. It takes five years to study medicine.
But that little girl has already started to work part-time while studying, and has paid Link back.
Link did not refuse, not because he was reluctant to bear the money, but because he didn't want to give to others casually.
With such a good sister, Link believed that Upshaw's mother would not have to worry about anything in the future.
"Also, your No. 0 jersey is about to go to the NBA Finals! Yes, the NBA Finals. I have never mentioned this to you before, right? But this year, I may really be able to do it. I I know that the game against the Thunder is very difficult. We are likely to encounter obstacles in the away game. But no matter what obstacles, we cannot be completely forced to stop us. We are already on the highway and it is impossible to stop casually. If we can really make the finals. ......"
Link paused, and his expression became serious. "If I can really make it to the Finals, then I will wear the No. 0 jersey and raise the highest honor in the basketball world above my head with you! Isn't this our dream? "
After that, Link squatted in front of the tombstone for about ten minutes before getting up and leaving silently wearing sunglasses and a peaked cap.
No one knows that an NBA superstar has appeared in an unremarkable cemetery, and Link does not need anyone to know.
It's as if Link didn't ask anyone to walk with him, because this was a private conversation between him and his good brother.
When Link got in the taxi for the return journey, the nostalgia was over.
Next, the only thing left in Oklahoma City is killing!
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