: Five hundred and seventy-six: Top of the West

The Grizzlies led the Thunder 3-1 and got the match point. With 50 points in a single game, Link became the sixth player in the 21st century to score 50 points in a single game in the playoffs. At the same time, 50 points also set a new high for Link's career.
Although many people still couldn't accept it for a while, the memphis Grizzlies, who were humble and had no superstars willing to join, had no sense of existence. This time, it is really going to enter the finals!
The Grizzlies’ official website has begun to pre-sell tickets for the Finals, and the streets of Memphis are full of small banners with the words "NBA Finals".
This is not blind self-confidence for the Grizzlies. After all, the NBA has so far only seen 8 reversals when it is 1 to 3 behind. And out of these 8 times, only 2 happened after 2000.
Moreover, the Thunder's 1 to 3 lag is not because of poor form, but because of their best efforts but still unable to win.
Durant scored 44 points in the last game. Do you expect him to do more?
The strength gap between the two sides is quite obvious, so everyone believes that the next game is at home and the Grizzlies can end everything!
Link thinks so too, he even can't wait to start the fifth battle between the two sides earlier.
The Federal Express Arena, home of the Grizzlies, is known as the most artistic arena in the league. However, the biggest difference between this arena and other arena is that apart from literature and art, there is no honor showroom.
Because the Grizzlies have not won any team honors since the establishment of the team. Therefore, naturally there is no such thing as a showroom.
Unlike Staples, every new player who joins the Lakers has to visit the showroom to feel the so-called wealthy atmosphere.
But this year, the Grizzlies' bleak history will officially be over. It is reported that the Grizzlies have negotiated with the arena to build an honor showroom. This summer, the Grizzlies’ own showroom will be completed.
The fifth game between the Grizzlies and the Thunder is the day when the Grizzlies won their first championship trophy!
The goal of the All Grizzlies is highly consistent-to lift the Western Conference champion above your head and not allow any accidents to happen!
So in the two days between the games, the Grizzlies players did not slack off because they had a 3-1 lead over the Thunder. On the contrary, each of them is trying to stay in shape.
Raise the trophy in the fifth round.
"Hey, Link. You said, if we really win, what celebration should we do to be cool enough?" During training, Randolph touched his chin while fantasizing about winning the next night.
"Damn, there are people like you who want to celebrate the action one day in advance? Let's talk about it when we win the game, Zach. I think the Thunder won't give up easily, even if they have been driven into desperation."
Link was speechless, Randolph was already thinking about styling before the game.
"It doesn't hurt to prepare in advance, hey, otherwise you can carry me up and let me show my face in the headlines after the game, hahahaha. Huh? What about people?"
Before Randolph finished speaking, he found that his surrounding teammates had "escaped".
It’s fine to carry anyone, but Randolph...the fat guy doesn’t have any points in his heart for a few kilos.
Overall, the Grizzlies' current mentality is both serious and relaxed. They didn't burden themselves too much, but they didn't feel at ease that 100% victory would come.
This mentality is probably the most perfect.
Finally, under the eyes of everyone, on May 27, 2013, at the beginning of this wild summer, the fifth game of the Western Conference finals between the Thunder and Grizzlies started at the Federal Express Arena!
Today, when the reporters saw Durant again, he had lost the downfall he had lost in the last game. The guy's eyes were still piercing, as if it was Thunder that got the match point.
"We will work hard to bite the next victory in the Federal Express Arena. This is a series. Unless we win 4 games, there will be no victory or defeat." When interviewed by reporters, Durant's attitude was also very tough.
Link was right. Although the last game definitely dealt a huge blow to the Thunder, they just need time to digest it.
Once they accept this fact, they will work hard for the next game.
At first, reporters thought Durant was a dead duck. But in the first round of the game, the Thunder showed their determination.
Those guys really want to do things in the Federal Express Arena!
As soon as the game opened, Serge Ibaka hit a three-pointer! The Congolese have a range. Although they rarely shoot three-pointers, they have only taken 57 shots in the regular season this season. But a 35.1% shooting rate from beyond the three-point line is more than enough for a defensive power forward.
Something is better than nothing.
This three-pointer boosted the Thunder's morale, and then Durant and Westbrook made their shots and froze the Grizzlies with a 7-0 start.
"Is it possible for the Thunder to complete their revenge away on the road? The Grizzlies have all won the Western Conference championships. Don't be careless!" Hubby Brown was on the commentary stage, as if more anxious than the Grizzlies players.
Link also found that the Grizzlies were a little loose at the beginning, so when he paused, he grabbed the part of the head coach.
"The Western Conference Championship trophy is here, right at the Federal Express Arena. The league has prepared the trophy for us, and the planks for the podium are also ready. We have no reason to let them move those things to Oklahoma again. Go Homer!"
Link yelled at the direction of the player's passage. At this time, this yell was obviously more effective than tactics. The Grizzlies players gritted their teeth one by one, and their morale was raised.
Subsequently, the Grizzlies launched a Jedi counterattack! Today, Link did not continue to score points with Durant, because Durant is no longer entangled in individual singles, the two teams put together a team.
The Grizzlies' more blooming performance finally allowed them to pull the score back before the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, the Grizzlies continued to heat up. The Thunder's second team's scoring was lost.
Kevin Martin feels cold, and Fischer has long lost his courage. Reggie Jackson, a young man, was also at a loss by the cunning South American defender Vasquez.
After halftime, the point difference became 8 points. Oklahoma City Thunder now has only one hand left, still hanging on the cliff.
In the third quarter, a small episode occurred. I don't know if it was because I was too unwilling to do so, Ibaka blocked Iguodala's layup very roughly and knocked Iguodala directly out of the bottom line!
In the air, Ibaka had obvious deliberate collision movements. To put it bluntly, some of the meanings of using the questions are in it.
Before Link rushed up this time, Gasol was the first to walk up to Ibaka and roar.
After five games in this series, the Grizzlies' defense is tough but very clean. Whether it's Link, Tony Allen, Iguodala, or the Black and White Bears, they are the kind of players who defend effectively but are clean.
On the contrary, it is the Thunder, sometimes under the guise of "intensity", doing some irritating things.
Even Gasol, who has a mild personality, couldn't help it now. There was no need for Ibaka to hit the ball so hard just now.
Iguodala fell to the ground and did not get up for the first time, and the temperature between Gasol and Ibaka also rose sharply. In this case, the referee watched the slow motion replay.
In the replay, the referee clearly saw that Ibaka did indeed have a deliberate arm depression. The referee gave Ibaka a malicious foul, which was fair to the Grizzlies.
Iguodala limped off the court under the support of Link and Tony Allen. The team doctor probably took a look and said it was only a slight sprain.
Even so, the Grizzlies didn't want to risk Iguodala again. In the end, Tony Allen replaced Iguodala and the game continued.
After Tony Allen came on the court, Link's scoring burden immediately became heavier. You know, Iguodala, who didn't play dead during the playoffs, averaged 16.3 points per game.
Now, the Grizzlies are suddenly missing a source of 16 points.
All 50 points were slashed, and this little thing would naturally not trouble Link.
After the game, Iguodala did not play again, but the Grizzlies still maintained a strong under the leadership of Link.
With 3 minutes and 10 seconds left in the third quarter, after Gasol steals, the Grizzlies launched a fast break. After receiving a pass from Conley, Link arrogantly dunks through Ibaka, which is regarded as a recovery for Iguodala. The place.
Of course, after this goal, the Grizzlies also led by 14 points!
After three quarters, the Thunder have not scored more than 50. Their state today can be described as high open and low.
In the final fourth quarter, the Thunder are still working hard. But after Nick Young came on the court and scored two three-pointers, Link found that the Thunder's offensive did not seem so fierce.
The point difference has been spinning around in the range of 7 to 10 points, no one can open it, no one can close.
The Thunder did have the hope of winning, but Ibaka was to blame. What he did to Iguodala completely exploded the Grizzlies' long-repressed energy.
At the last moment of the fourth quarter, the Black and White Bears succeeded in succession in the paint! Facing the penalty area that was suddenly opened, Scott Brooks had no idea how to deal with it.
With the excellent performance of the black and white bears, Link completely got rid of the defensive trap of the Thunder. In the last 1 minute and 34 seconds, Link scored 5 points in a row, ending the game completely!
23 seconds before the end of the game ~EbookFREE.me~ the Grizzlies lead the Thunder by 8 points. In the stands, Grizzlies fans have begun to stand and cheer. On the bench, all the Grizzlies players except Iguodala put their hands on each other's shoulders, ready to rush in as soon as the whistle sounds.
But Durant stood in place, with no plans to participate in this final attack.
Today, he completely accepted the facts.
"5...4...3...2...1!"
"Beep~~~~~~"
The moment the electronic buzzer sounded, all 18,000 fans cheered.
"Champions, we are the champions of the Western Conference! We are on the top of the Western Conference! We are going to the finals soon!" Old Hubie yelled heartbreakingly. He once wondered if he could watch it in his lifetime. To the Grizzlies rushed out west.
After today, he will definitely feel that his previous worries are really ridiculous.
At the end of the game, all the joy in Link's heart burst out. After today, he no longer has to worry about the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kevin Durant!
Link rushed to Randolph excitedly, only to find that the guy had ruddy eyes!
Yesterday, I was still thinking about what gestures to celebrate Randolph, who won the championship. Today, he did not make any gestures, but couldn't help but shed tears.
From the disgusting cancer to the Western Conference champion, Randolph may have completed his salvation.
Durant looked at the Grizzlies players hugged and left the game bleakly. Killing the Grizzlies in 0.9 seconds, the moment the Grizzlies win at home is like a dream.
After waking up from the dream, they finally failed to conquer here.
But today, no one cares what Durant is thinking. Now, it's a happy hour for the Grizzlies players.
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