Chapter 183 KD Simply Didn't Realize How Strong the Grizzlies Are_2

As the saying goes, without comparison there is no harm, and from the start of the game, the pressure the Thunders applied to the Grizzlies seemed markedly lower than not only the Lakers but even the Mavericks.

"They eliminated the Clippers with a 4-1 series, and then they defeated the Spurs," said Kenny Smith, one of The Big Three. Although he wasn't as capable as Barkley and O'Neal, he made up for it with his versatility.

"That guy who can only dunk? Plus the Spurs who I used to play against during my time with the Lakers?" O'Neal chimed in.

Even though his words were asking for a beating, compared to the opponents the Grizzlies had faced in the previous two rounds, the Thunders' journey to the Western Conference Finals had indeed been much too easy.

After the timeout, Durant continued to receive the ball in the low post.

He turned to face Hansen and, after triple threat moves, went for a pull-up jumper.