NBA is not just a business. In fact, this is one of the attractions of competitive sports.
Even if the NBA is indeed a Business League, there are many stories full of human feelings.
Before crossing over, link knew little about the Grizzlies. At that time, the Grizzlies were no doubt an unpopular team in China. But when he really became a member of the team, he found the beauty of the team.
However, it will be two months after signing in the summer. Now, link''s main task is to continue to perform well in the playoffs.
The series was so intense that there was no respite at all. Just one day off after the first game, the Grizzlies'' players immediately went into the second game. Although there is no back-to-back playoffs, there is no need to rush back and forth in a short period of time. But because of the intensity of the competition, to be honest, the consumption is much higher than that in the regular season.
Thunder team side of the majority of young people, physical problems are not so obvious. But for Grizzlies, World War II was clearly full of fatigue.
After half of the first quarter of the Second World War, the Grizzlies took an 8-7 lead. Both sides didn''t score in doubles and had low percentage of hits. Since then, Durant began to get angry. He hit two three-point shots in 38 seconds, which helped thunder launch a wave of 11-2 attacks, and the thunder started to lead.
After Hollins suspended, he had hoped that the black-and-white bears could blow up the thunder interior as in the last game, but the thunder team obviously had done enough homework. This time, the Grizzlies'' attack was not so smooth.
The main reason why thunder lost at home in the first game was that, in addition to link''s steady performance, he also got 46 and 23 rebounds from Randolph and Gasol. It''s insulting for Kendrick Perkins to get 46 points inside the thunder. Perkins is no doubt trying to get his face back through World War II, so this guy is in a state of explosion today!
Thunder today''s adjustment is very obvious, is to strengthen the defense under the basket, forces the Grizzlies to the outside line to shoot. With Perkins''s excellent play and thunder''s clear defensive tactics, they were very successful today. Randolph and Gasol failed to make the same impact as the first game. In addition, the black and white bears are very tired today, so the efficiency of the offensive side is very low.
The Grizzlies were forced to hit more and more shots, falling 17-28 in the first quarter. Durant''s defense against link is also very strict today. Link is not a superstar yet. He may be limited.
The second quarter of the game, see the inside line attack does not work, Hollins increased the proportion of Grizzlies'' outside line attack. The combination of link and xiaoxiaoli makes the Grizzlies attack better. Both of them are masters who can not only score their own points, but also create good opportunities for their teammates.
Under the excellent performance of link and Conley, the Grizzlies were close to the score. 54 to 55, 1 point disadvantage is not worth mentioning for Grizzlies.
After the second half, panting Randolph and Gasol still played badly. They couldn''t even make the simplest shot today. It has to be said that big players do consume more physical energy than others.
In the third section, James Harden begins to show the head of the "king of China". He broke through repeatedly, causing link fouls, which made him miserable. Today, the referee''s whistle is too much for the thunder. Sometimes link can''t avoid it. With free throws, harden scored a lot of points in the third quarter, which was the first time that link was suppressed by Haden.
After three quarters, the score was 68-76. The Grizzlies are eight points behind and look hopeful. After all, Grizzlies are known for their tenacity.
In the fourth quarter, however, the accident happened again. Eric Meno, the unknown thunder player, became the last straw to crush the Grizzlies.
In the fourth quarter of the game, the substitute appeared and did not show any performance in the first three quarters. Meno Leng hit three three-point goals in a row and immediately opened the difference! However, Randolph and Pau Gasol are still not recovered, and the Grizzlies are getting further and further away.
Because of Meno''s presence, Scott Brooks had the courage to let the main players rest a few more minutes. Until the fourth quarter of the game played half, the thunder main force just reappeared.
At this time, Durant, Westbrook and harden were all full of energy, while the Grizzlies were already haggard. Link is no matter how powerful, it is impossible to solve all the three little thunder attacks at one time.
The Grizzlies still played a highlight at the last moment, Conley suddenly felt hot in the three-way break, he and link led the Grizzlies to play a 14-2 offensive climax.
But unfortunately, it''s time to play. Before the Grizzlies beat the score, the live electronic beep sounded.
"At the end of the game, Oklahoma Oklahoma City at home! 111 to 104, the Grizzlies were only seven points away from the victory, and they fought to the end. But unfortunately, there can only be one winner. Thunder today seized the Grizzlies inside the attack, this is the biggest reason they lost today After watching the black and white bear''s performance after the opening, Kevin Haran was not surprised by the final result.
Randolph, who was invincible in the last game, made only 2-out of 13 shots today, and his poor state encountered the thunder to strengthen the interior defense, making Randolph hit a 15.4% humiliating shooting rate.Pau Gasol made 3-for-9 shots in the game, and his mid-range shots were basically all made of iron. In fact, the middle range shots of Pau Gasol were not as stable as people thought. Perkins gambled on Jia''s shot today, and he was right.
With the black and white bears all occupied, link and Conley had to step forward. Conley had 24 points and 8 assists, 5-for-3-pointer. Link in Durant''s entanglement under the field to get 16 points, 4 assists, 6 rebounds, 1 steals, the performance is not bad.
But the thunder side of the three points are up to 20, combined with the end of Eric Meno''s sudden burst, which let link and Conley some can not resist.
Durant and Westbrook are OK, after all, they have been so strong, 20 + points per game is the norm. Three out of four out of three, six out of seven shooting and 15 points for Meno. Link didn''t feel that bad. After all, whose children cry every day?
The most irritating thing for link is that he scored 21 points. Today, Haden only made nine shots, and only scored five goals in the sports war. These figures are lower than link''s, but in the end, he scored 21 points higher than link!
This is because, today, harden won 11 free throws, and 11 out of 11! Being beaten by his opponent by fouls made him very unhappy.
Today''s harden has let link see the demeanor of the first China King in the future.
After the game, the thunder team''s players were extremely excited. They moved the total score to 1-1. Although the last two games will be held at the Grizzlies'' home court, today''s victory still gives the thunder team great confidence.
Looking at the thunder players celebrating the victory on the court, link looked up breathlessly at Randolph. Randolph was sweating and had no choice but to spread out his hands.
"That''s what the playoffs are like. You have to get used to these moments. The most important thing is to keep fighting spirit and continue to play well in the next game Randolph seems to be open-minded. It''s normal for him to win or lose in the series.
Unless one team''s strength is much higher than the other, the two teams will surely win and lose in the series.
"You''re right. Zach, the next game is coming back to our home court. We have to keep aggressive. Do you want to stay and practice shooting tomorrow? " Link didn''t continue to struggle with the loss of the game, man. We can''t live in the past all the time.
"More practice? No, I have a better plan to win! " Randolph looked at link with a smile on his face.
"What plan?"
"Go fishing." Randolph replied lightly.
"What?"
"Go fishing in the Mississippi River. My friend has a boat. We can get out of the water. That''s my plan."
Link stopped and stood still. Fishing ahead of time? That''s not a good sign, Zach.
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