Celebrate Victory in Advance

The game had only just begun, yet Link and Durant had already put on an explosive show for the fans.

Durant had looked incredibly dominant as he stepped over Link, but less than a minute later, he was sitting on the floor clutching his ankle.

The game had only just begun, but every fan following it was already losing their minds. This kind of tit-for-tat matchup was exactly what fans loved most.

You threw a punch at me, and I immediately answered with an elbow. Only a game this thrilling could live up to the expectations people had before tip-off.

Link answered Durant with a "heavy punch," but Durant was not about to let it go.

Being shaken to the floor by Link had been humiliating, but Durant had not lost his confidence. On the very next possession, he once again took the ball and went one-on-one with Link, determined to settle the score.

As it turned out, Durant really did strike back. This time, he backed Link down and hit a mid-range jumper.

Although Link had defended him tightly, Durant still knocked the shot down.

After being dropped by Link's move, Durant had given his response.

But soon afterward, Link scored on a putback beneath the basket, instantly darkening Durant's expression again.

The sparks flying between Link and Durant were setting the entire arena ablaze.

Their dominant performances set the tone for the game. Today was destined to be a super showdown between Link and Durant.

Every other star had no choice but to step aside.

The entire first quarter was basically a two-man show between Link and Durant.

Durant and Link each scored 12 points in the quarter, answering one another blow for blow.

At the start of the second quarter, Westbrook opened things with a thunderous dunk.