rpbooks Chapter 219 Oklahoma City
Chapter 219 Oklahoma City
Chapter 219 Returning to Oklahoma City
No one expected that the Nuggets would let Mudiay execute this offense.You know, in the previous game, this guy's three-pointer was not accurate.This is called surprise!It was a brilliant move to have Chandler pulled out to cover Mudiay.In this round, Mike Malone beat Donovan by one trick.
49 seconds left in the game.The Thunder is ready to complete their next attack in about 15 seconds.Even if the Nuggets run out of time on their next attack, they still have enough time to complete an attack.
After Adams sent the ball to Westbrook, he made a pick-and-roll for him, covering the opponent to bring the ball to the frontcourt.The Nuggets began to press the audience, and they had to put pressure on the Thunder.But after seeing that the effect was not good, Mudiay quickly returned to his defensive position. This tactic is very easy for the opponent to pass a good ball and score easily.Especially when encountering a point guard of Westbrook's level, it is easier to be seized by the opponent.
The Nuggets finally put up a 2-3 zone defense.Such a defensive formation, whether it is Anluo or Oladipo, can be well restricted.Whoever holds the ball will be double-teamed by two people at that moment.
An Luo didn't like this defensive formation very much.For a shooter-type scorer like him, not being able to shoot is the most terrifying thing, but being unable to shoot is the most terrifying!
Westbrook also understands, so he is still going to come by himself.He first controlled the time on the spot, then moved the ball back, made a cross step, and took advantage of Nelson's delay in returning to the position, his shoulders were short, and he directly squeezed past.Then he jumped high, raised his right hand, and made a small throw.
The ball that was originally a surefire shot hit the edge of the basket.
The group of people standing up on the Thunder's bench, like ducks whose heads were lifted, fell silent for a moment.They were supposed to be cheering for Westbrook.
When the basketball fell, Adams made up for it, but missed.
When it fell again, Adams didn't make up again, but slapped the basketball beyond the three-point line.Oladipo received the ball and saw that there was no defense in front of him, so he raised his hand and scored a three-pointer.
Unfortunately, still did not enter!
In fact, he was too hasty with this ball!In fact, you can completely control the rhythm.
Then Nurkic didn't miss again, he finally grabbed the rebound.Seeing that the Thunder players were about to go up and be tough, Mike Malone quickly called a timeout.
It's one of their last timeouts, but that's okay.Anyway, there is only time for the last attack.
For the Nuggets, there are actually not many choices.Either grab the time to hit a two-pointer, and then play foul tactics, pinning your hopes on the opponent's free throws.Either fight for three points and have fun!If you enter, you will play overtime, if you do not enter, it will end.
In the end, the Nuggets chose to rush to shoot a three-pointer!
Mike Malone is also a very cautious person.It seemed risky, but in the end he still left himself a way out.
Nelson sent the ball to Chandler, who dribbled the ball and shot it with Faried's screen.The Thunder had been prepared for a long time. As soon as Faried came out, Robertson was ready to switch defenses.
Facing Robertson, Chandler has no advantage!He tried it, trying to shake him up and draw a foul.It's a pity that Robertson didn't take that set, so he stubbornly resisted Chandler's foot.
In desperation, Chandler could only hand the ball to Nurkic inside.But this is just a delaying tactic, so much time has been consumed, and it doesn't make much sense to score two points.
Nurkic knows what to do.In fact, he couldn't help but not understand, Mike Malone stretched out his hand on the sidelines, gesticulating and shouting.If he still doesn't understand, Jokic will be the starting center for the next game.
He observed for a while and immediately passed the ball to the left corner.It turned out that after covering Chandler, Faried moved to the left elbow to help Mudiay block Oladipo.
People arrive and ball arrives!Mudiay catches and shoots.In fact, An Luo had already made up for it at this time.He held his right hand high, trying to interfere with the opponent's shot.By the time the ball came to Mudiay, though, time was running out.I can't allow him to think about anything, he must vote!
Time ran out after Mudiay threw the ball.Everyone stared intently at the orange ball, not daring to blink.It's like missing the whole world in the blink of an eye!
"Shh!"
The ball is in!
After a moment of silence, the Pepsi Center instantly turned into a sea of joy.All Denver people are seething!
Mudiay was chased all over the court by his teammates, but it seemed that he enjoyed this treatment very much.
He also deserves what the Nuggets have done to him.He saved the team with his own strength, he is simply a superhero.
An Luo shook his head, in disbelief.Who would have thought that Mudiay, who made 6 of 1 shots before, would score two three-pointers at a critical moment and lift the team back from the abyss.
The game entered overtime.
This is the first time An Luo has encountered overtime in the NBA.However, for the Thunder, it was really a bad thing.Back to back is already tiring enough, and there is an overtime!It's almost impossible to live.
Soon, the game continued and the flames of war reignited.
Donovan is still the same lineup, and the Nuggets on the opposite side replaced Murray.Seeing this guy coming again, Westbrook immediately became excited.
Although the Nuggets dragged the game into overtime with Mudiay's three-pointer at the buzzer, they are still weaker in terms of strength.With An Luo and Oladipo each hitting a three-pointer, the Thunder once again led the score to 6 points.It seems everything is back to just a few minutes ago.But neither An Luo, Westbrook, nor even other Thunder players will let that happen to them again.
Mudiay did not continue his touch a few minutes ago. When he hit the iron with a three-pointer again, was rebounded by the Thunder and seized the opportunity to counterattack, the difference between the two sides was widened.
Facts have proved that the young Nuggets are really not the Thunder's opponent.Mudiay can only be a hero once, and cannot explode forever.
In the end, the Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 53-120 in 112 minutes of hard work away from home.Averted its second losing streak of the season.
After the game, Westbrook and An Luo were once again surrounded by reporters.Although An Luo disliked dealing with the media less and less, he still had to make false claims.Hate it, hate it, try not to offend these people as much as possible.Fortunately, An Luo, as the winner, was much more relaxed facing the reporters.
After the game in Denver, everyone left the Pepsi Center and went straight back to the hotel.Tonight's game was tiring, but tomorrow will be even more tiring.So you must rest well.They don't want to go back home and suffer a big defeat.
(End of this chapter)