rpbooks Chapter 361
Chapter 361
Chapter 361
After being reversed for two consecutive games, Donovan was a little bit overwhelmed.Now the Thunder is criticized the most except for Westbrook.This season has only started until now, and his coaching ability has been greatly questioned.The biggest problem is that the compatibility between Paul George and Westbrook has not been resolved particularly well.
Next, they will return to Oklahoma to meet the challenge of the Golden State Warriors.
The two sides played against each other four times in the regular season last season. The Thunder were at a disadvantage with a record of 1 win and 3 losses. If Leonard hadn't stood up in the playoffs, the two teams would have met in the Western Conference Finals.However, in terms of the strength of the Thunder last season, they have almost no chance to beat the Warriors in a series.
But this season, everything has changed.
We all know that if you want to beat the Warriors, you have to start from the front line.Even if they are as strong as LeBron James and Leonard, they are hard to beat with two fists and four hands, and finally lost to the strikers of the Warriors Durant, Green, and Iguodala.
The lineup that the Thunder built this summer seems to be prepared for the Warriors.Both Robertson and Paul George are defensive champions, and with An Luo at the second position, the Thunder can completely toughen up the Warriors defensively.Westbrook, who is calm on the offensive end, George, who can shoot suddenly, and An Luo, who is accurate in three-pointers, have no disadvantages against Klay Thompson, Durant, Green and Iguodala.
The contest between No. [-] and No. [-] in the Western Conference, the contest between Westbrook and Durant, the three-point contest between An Luo and Curry, etc.The focus of everyone's attention is destined to be another focus battle in this game.Moreover, the Thunder have just experienced two consecutive losses, and urgently need a victory to stabilize the current situation.The Warriors have won two consecutive victories. They are getting closer and closer to the No. [-] in the Western Conference. This victory is also determined to be won.
Although it has been more than a year since Durant left the Thunder, when he came to the Chesapeake Energy Arena, he was still greeted by boos all over the sky.Moreover, it spread to other Warriors players.
From the beginning of the battle, both sides dispatched their strongest combat power.For the Warriors, Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green and Pachulia started.The Thunder are still the same, Westbrook, An Luo, Paul George, Robertson and Adams.
Before the game, the players each warmed up in their own half.An Luo and Curry exchanged a few words in the midfield.The two best three-point shooters in active service did not bring the team's grievances to their personal lives.In fact, in the NBA circle, most players have a good relationship with each other.Even if sparks splashed on the court, it did not affect life off the court.
There are still a few like Westbrook and Durant.
There is no doubt that this game was scheduled to be broadcast live across the United States, and the league will not let go of any opportunity to increase its influence.As a result, TNT's "Big Three" also appeared in the commentary booth of this game.Before the game, the three guys conducted a series of analysis, discussion and jokes on the game.
"But I think the Thunder are still not the Warriors' opponent. Their starting lineup is really good. Those guys are scoring and defending very well, but the depth of the lineup on the bench is too shallow. You can't expect Russell, An and Paul played 48 minutes!"
The Sharks, who supported the Warriors, made their final statement on their views.Sir Charles, who has always been against him, naturally supports the Thunder: "I don't think the current Thunder needs to rely on substitutes to defeat opponents. They only need to play their own rhythm, indestructible defense, and indestructible offense. If the Warriors are a little careless, the game You will be taken away by the Thunder. You have to know that the Thunder is playing the Warriors now, and they will spare no effort in every game."
With the whistle of the referee, the game officially began.
Adams gave the ball to his teammate.After Paul George received the ball, he pushed it directly across the half court and handed it to Westbrook at the top of the arc.With the cover of Adams running back, the latter threw off Curry who was following him.But with Green and Pachulia inside, he doesn't have a good chance.But Adams had a good chance. After receiving the ball from Westbrook, he relied on his physical advantage to overpower Curry. He pushed hard, turned his footsteps, and hit a hook.
This offense was played very smartly.The Thunder seized the weak point of the Warriors' defense and used pick-and-roll tactics to force the opponent to switch defenses. Adams played Curry, which was no different from an open position.
But the Warriors responded immediately.Curry still handed the ball to Green and asked him to organize the offense, while he led Westbrook to run between the crowd.
Green is in the Warriors, not just doing the dirty work on the defensive end.He has excellent vision, a high basketball IQ, and decent passing ability.As it is now, with Green standing at the top of the arc, Curry, Thompson and Durant just need to find space to shoot.His passing always finds them with precision.
But this time they met the Thunder, no matter how they moved, they couldn't get rid of the opponent's defense.In the end, Durant received the ball from Green outside the three-point line on the right and scored a three-pointer against Paul George's defense.
Subsequently, An Luo's three-pointer missed the basket under Durant's interference.Green threw the ball directly over the center line after grabbing the rebound.Thompson has already moved, chasing and scoring a three-pointer.
The Warriors played a 6:0 spurt.But they failed to gain the upper hand.
Westbrook made two consecutive mid-range pull-ups, plus Paul George also completed two-handed dunks in the fast break, and responded to the Warriors with a wave of 6:2.
In the past few minutes, although the Warriors were able to score, it was all due to the player's personal ability.This is not the situation Cole wanted to see, so he called a timeout directly.
But this pause didn't help much.Back in the game, the Thunder's momentum did not drop but increased. Grant, who came off the bench, blocked Durant twice.
An Luo missed a shot, but the next touch was scorching hot.He hit three three-pointers in a row, scored 9 points, and led the team to open the point difference to double digits.
On the other hand, the Warriors, because Durant made two fouls, Curry held up the banner of offense alone. Although he was able to score, he could only barely bite the score.At the last moment, Livingston, who came off the bench, scored 4 points in a row, helping the Warriors recover some points.In the end, the Thunder gained an 8-point advantage at the end of the first quarter.
(End of this chapter)