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O.j. Mayo has basically been given up by the Grizzlies this season. Due to the arrival of Xavier Henry, Tony Allen and Link, Mayo played 71 games this season and only started 17 games.

Until now in the playoffs, there is no starting chance. It can even be said that he did not show any impressive performance.

Therefore, when people saw Mayo start again, the first reaction was surprise. Why can this guy in a downturn suddenly squeeze Tony Allen down? Is it possible that Tony Allen is injured?

However, the fact is that Hollins can see the improvement in Mayo's form in the last few games. In the first few games, although Mayo didn't score many points and shots, his 40% three-pointer percentage was very impressive. Although he did not come up with any amazing performance, but as a substitute, Mayo's performance can not be said to be bad.

It goes without saying how important this year is to the Grizzlies players. Although Mayo has never had a winning heart, he will still be affected by the environment. During the playoffs, he began to train early and began to work hard in confrontational training. Mayo does not say what miraculous effects can be played, but at least it can open up space for the Grizzlies offense.

Open up the space to make other people's offense easier, this is the purpose of Hollins playing Mayo.

"The Grizzlies lost 18 layups in the last game. This is a very terrible number. Today, the Grizzlies must adjust their form on the offensive end. They have already got the match point and must not give the Thunder a breather. Chance!" Hubie Brown hasn't forgotten how bad the Grizzlies lost the last game.

Although the Grizzlies players are not in good shape on the one hand, the defensive tactics of the Thunder shrinking the basket also made the Grizzlies deflated. They just forced the Grizzlies to shoot three-pointers, and they guarded inside. Because of this, the Grizzlies struggled to score a layup last game. Conley and Link, the only two players in the Grizzlies' starting lineup who can shoot three-pointers, just don't feel good.

In this way, 27 points were slaughtered by the Thunder.

But today, Hollins replaced Mayo. He believes that Mayo’s 40% three-pointer percentage will give the Grizzlies more options for offense. Even if the Thunder stick to the basket, the Grizzlies will not be misfired.

Before the game started, Link found that Westbrook and Durant were nervous. Also, the Gemini at this time is still quite young, far less powerful than in the future.

Uh...To be precise, Durant hasn't had that powerful dominance yet. As for Westbrook, what is the dominance of the playoffs?

These two people will be nervous and forgivable. After all, today's game is really too much psychological pressure for the Thunder.

First, the Thunder haven't won a game in the Federal Express Arena until now in the series. Second, this game is a "win or go home" game for the Thunder. The Grizzlies still have a way out, but if the Thunder lose, their ambitious season will be over.

Link believes that in the hearts of the Thunder players, their goal is by no means as simple as the first round. After winning two games with the Lakers in the first round of last season, the Thunder must look forward to going further.

Link rubbed his hands. Without the help of Teacher Tony today, he must face Durant alone. In any case, he has to contain the league's scoring champion. As long as Durant can't open, the Thunder basically loses half!

But seeing Durant being so nervous today, Link felt he had a chance. A player can have a lot of emotions on the court, can be angry, can be crazy, can show up, but can not be nervous!

Nervousness is like a shackle, it will bind a player's hands and feet.

"Both sides jumped the ball, and the Grizzlies still got the right to attack the ball. Let's see how the Grizzlies' first attack will be after the change!"

The Thunder's defensive strategy is similar to that of the previous game, with the main shrinking the basket, blocking the black and white bears, and blocking outside players to cut in. Three points? Let you vote! In Brooks's view, the Grizzlies only had a three-pointer with Link alone, but a trivial three-pointer could not completely kill the game.

Link is directly outside the three-point line this time. Since the Thunder gave a three-pointer, use the opportunity!

Durant gave Link a step away. In the last game, he used this method to limit Link to only 9 points. So today, Durant continues to follow suit.

"Are you sure you want to let me go this far?" Link began to "talk" to Durant, and he hoped to put Durant under tremendous pressure from words to actions.

Durant did not reply, still defending himself. At the same time, Conley used cover to break through, but failed to attract double teams. So Conley gave the ball to Link! Link then handed the ball to Mayo at the top of the arc outside the three-point line, and then ran over and handed him a hand.

"Mayo received the basketball in the first round. It seems that his tactical status should not be low. Link and Mayo are handed hands. He is still looking for a breakthrough opportunity!"

After receiving the basketball, Link shot out from behind Mayo. "Swiss Army Knife" Sefrossa immediately changed defense in front of Link, and Durant followed Link behind. No way, the scoring threat of losing the draft is too great. And in the first few games, the Thunder were also used to this defensive approach.

After all, Tony Allen does not have the ability to three-pointers, so the Thunder can always be confident and bold to block Link. It’s just that the Thunder players seem to have forgotten that today’s Grizzlies’ starting shooting guard is not Tony Allen!

Seeing that he had attracted the two to defend, Link hit the ball obliquely behind and passed it! Mayo received the basketball at the top of the arc and was unmarked!

"Link gave the ball to Mayo, and the Grizzlies handed the ball to Mayo on their first offense!"

Mayo has no ambitions, no tenacious heart, no desire to commit crimes. But he knew that he had only one year left on his rookie contract. If you don't show some performance, then signing a contract will be very troublesome. After all, as a high school star in the United States, Mayo doesn't want to sign a low price.

Mayo took the shot calmly, and neither Sefrossa nor Durant jumped forward to interfere, letting Mayo shoot.

This time, Mayo did not disappoint the Grizzlies fans and teammates. His 40% three-point shooting percentage has played its due role!

"Swipe!" The basketball was hollow into the net, and the Grizzlies scored a three-pointer as soon as they came up!

Indeed, a three-pointer cannot kill the game. But today, the Grizzlies have two three-pointers on the outside!

Link assists, Mayo leads the ball and the Grizzlies lead!

After seeing the basketball hit the net, Link pointed to Mayo, "Good job!"

"Cut, just play." Mayo snorted in his heart, but looked at the fierce cheers around...It seems pretty cool to help the team lead the playoffs.

So today, let's play a bit more seriously... If you can get a big contract next summer, it would be great.

"The Thunder's strategy of defending the penalty zone is clearly targeted. Link is very good at assisting teammates after attracting defense. As long as Mayo is in the open, Link will definitely be able to deliver the ball." Hubby Brown only used it. I saw Hollins' strategy in one round, but the question now is whether Mayo and Link can guarantee the stability of their 3-pointers.

"Don't be nervous, buddy, it's the same as usual offense. Really, don't think that you will lose if you don't make a shot, because if you don't make a shot, you have to lose today!" On the defensive end, Link has been giving Duran I put pressure on him and kept reminding him that "you will lose if you don't make the investment."

Durant was upset, but as the team's first scorer, he had to stand up.

In the end, Durant's jumper from outside the three-point line was interrupted by Link. In addition, Durant himself was a little impatient, so the three-pointer was missed, and the Thunder lost the opportunity to tie the score!

Link secretly delighted in his heart, it seems that today's strategy has worked! And today, Hollins arranged for Durant with Link, Tony Allen and Battier taking turns to play the game. Link became sympathetic looking at Durant's expression. No way, who made you the league's leading scorer?

Durant missed the first shot, and the Grizzlies were not in a hurry. Fall into the battlefield and fight slowly. This is what Hollins specifically ordered today.

Because if the tempo becomes faster, it will be more beneficial to the Thunder. Considering how terrible a rushing Westbrook is, Hollins dare not play fast.

Durant is now a little discouraged. He didn't expect that he would be so struggling in the playoffs this year! Both offensive and defensive ~www.readwn.com~ Durant felt that he could not exert his full strength.

Durant certainly has not been completely locked up, he has even improved a lot compared to last season's playoffs. But the feeling of being restricted everywhere still made Durant uncomfortable.

Durant was uncomfortable, and Nalink took advantage of the victory to pursue it.

The Chinese No. 0 received the basketball again. He first looked at Sefrossa's position. After Mayo's three-pointer just now, this guy should not dare to double himself!

Link took a probing step, and Durant really took a half step back to prevent Link from breaking through.

Seeing this situation, Link suddenly withdrew his steps and directly took off and shot!

It is a relatively high-level offensive skill to use only probing steps to shake people. Many fans who watch TV think that some superstars like to shoot three-pointers against others, but the reality is that they have already disrupted the opponent's rhythm with probing steps before shooting, and they can complete the shot by grabbing a gap.

Link is doing the same now, his tentative step makes Durant half a step away from him. However, this half step is enough for him to complete the shot!

Brooks stood up. He deliberately made a three-pointer for the Grizzlies, but he didn't expect the Grizzlies to actually count.

When he saw Link helping the Grizzlies hit the second consecutive three-pointer and turned the score 6-0, Brooks panicked.

The head coach panicked, let alone those young Thunder players. Durant covered his head with both hands in annoyance, and after allowing Link to complete the assist and defense, he immediately let Link hit a three-pointer, which made Durant very sad.

"It's okay, don't be upset. Think about the bright side, at least after this game, you don't have to face us again!"

After scoring, Link continued to put pressure on Durant, and Kering's young scoring leader was about to have a nervous breakdown at the beginning of the game.

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