Looking at the Thunders, Harden, a sophomore, possessed far superior talent and experience.
The Thunders caught up during this period, and by the time the main players returned in the second quarter, both teams were back on equal footing.
When Han returned to the court in the second quarter, he expected Brooks to make some changes, but the Thunders still defended him tightly.
Now Han was sure, Brooks wasn't underestimating Randolph, he was actually holding him in very high regard, guarding him as if he were Kobe!
Because both coaches persisted, the score difference alternately increased during the match rounds.
By the final critical moments of the last quarter, with one minute left in the game, the Grizzlies led 104 to 102.
The Thunders held the ball possession, Durant positioning himself high to perform a classic isolation play.
