rpbooks Chapter 345 Opener
Chapter 345 Opener
Chapter 345 Opener
After the week-long preseason, the entire NBA has entered a short offseason.Although there was no competition, everyone did not stop.All teams are busy making final tweaks to their rosters.The regular season is about to begin.
As the boss of the team, Westbrook held a party at his home.The invitees are all players who will stay with the Thunder early this season.Of course, there must be some beautiful blonde girls, after all, it's a bit boring to just be a bunch of rough guys.
An Luo and Grant took Diallo on the dance floor. This guy was selected by the Thunder in the draft this summer.Looks a little shy, but very talented.Especially the bounce is very good!An Luo likes to watch his dunks the most.
Westbrook and Paul George were smoking cigars with wine glasses, and chatted happily shoulder to shoulder, looking like brothers.
The whole party was fun.It seems that the Thunder's locker room will not have any disturbances due to the personnel changes in the summer.Think about it too, Oladipo and Sabonis Jr. who left only stayed in Oklahoma for one season, how deep the relationship can be!
After the party, it's time to get down to business.Donovan took the players through the final run-in in response to the problems in the preseason.
After several preseason games, Donovan felt that the burden on him was still heavy!Although they achieved a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, judging from the process, these three guys still mainly work alone.Especially Westbrook, he is actually working very hard to adapt to the new system and change his style of play, but the situation in the three games is not ideal.This is also the most troublesome thing for Donovan now.How to make Westbrook, Paul George and An Luo produce a good chemical reaction in the team's system and exert their abilities, this is a problem that he needs to solve urgently.
However, for the players, the feeling is still very good.After a long offseason, the strength of the team has made everyone full of confidence.Therefore, everyone is eager to try.But it wasn't until the third game day of the regular season that the Thunder ushered in their debut of the new season.
On the evening of October 2017, 10, the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City once again turned into a jubilant blue ocean.
It can be seen that not only the players are eager to try, but also the fans.The Thunder were successful last season.But it is quite regrettable to be defeated in the Western Conference semifinals.The fans' calls for reinforcement did not gradually stop until the trade came for Paul George.
Now that the regular season has finally started, how can we not be excited!After all, this season's Thunder is expected to rush out of the West to compete for the championship.
As Westbrook rushed into the court with his teammates, the Chesapeake Energy Arena once again sounded the very familiar slogan:
"O~K~C!"
"O~K~C!"
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Nearly 2 people were in uniform, and the momentum was really shocking.In such an environment, An Luo would always be excited.He felt that every cell in his body was jubilant, and he wished he could go on the court immediately and make a dunk.
Before the game, Westbrook gathered his teammates together.He is also very excited!
"Guys! Did you hear that? The best fans in the world! We gotta win this game for them! For OKC!"
"For OKC!"
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In China, more fans are paying attention to this game.An Luo used his outstanding performance in the Asian Cup to conquer countless hometown fans.Make everyone pay more attention to him.Of course, not all came to see An Luo.There are not a few fans of Westbrook and Paul George.
"The starting rosters for both sides are out. The Knicks sent Sessions, Hardaway, Courtney Lee, Porzingis and O'Quinn..."
"This set of starters, defense is a problem! Courtney Lee can defend, but he can only defend the first and second positions, but he plays the third position, facing Paul George is really embarrassing. Hardaway can't guard An Luo, and Sessions at the [-]st position has nothing to do against Westbrook. The [-]th position does not suffer, but Robertson is not particularly important on the offensive end. In general, the Knicks lineup The defense really makes people sweat!"
"The Thunder's starting lineup is similar to when they played the preseason. Westbrook, An Luo, Paul George, Robertson and Adams. This lineup is very good, with both offense and defense. If Robertson at the fourth position is more accurate If so, apart from the Warriors, I am afraid that there is no team that is good enough for the Thunder."
"That's true! But Robertson's defense is still something that the Thunder can't do without..."
"Okay! It's started! Let's watch the game..."
Porzingis gave the ball to Sessions.An Luo was taken aback, this guy looked half a head taller than Adams!
But the Knicks' offense played very hard!
Donovan continued to carry forward the infinite switching tactics of last season.Except for Adams guarding the basket, positions one to four all rushed out.When the Knicks faced these four guys, there was no one point where they could play one-on-one, and they were completely unsure.
After a few passes, Hardaway forced a shot from outside the three-point line on the right and made a three-point shot.
For the Thunder to attack.Westbrook advanced with the ball and made a quick breakthrough on the left.Roberson set a pick-and-roll near the corner, and Paul George slid right into the corner as Westbrook charged in.The cooperation of the three is very good. After Westbrook attracts the defense and passes back, Paul George catches the ball and shoots.
"Oh, it's a pity! Paul George's position was very good for this ball, Robertson blocked it well, and Westbrook passed it well. It's a pity not to score!"
"Westbrook grabs the rebound! Dude! That's a high jump! Is he going to hit it himself? His ability to score around the basket is pretty good."
"No! Slipping out the baseline, Porzingis double-teamed. Westbrook passed the ball, and An Luo caught the ball and shot it! The ball was scored!"
"Good shot! It doesn't matter if Paul George can't make a shot! And An Luo!"
"To be honest, playing with Westbrook, the easiest place to catch the ball is outside the three-point line. Westbrook dives in, takes the defender away, and then swings out."
"So, players like Paul George and An Luo are the most suitable for Westbrook."
After the goal, there was a burst of cheers from the audience.Westbrook was also very happy, and ran over to pat An Luo on the head.
(End of this chapter)