rpbooks Chapter 373 2017 Perfect ending
Chapter 373 2017 Perfect ending
Chapter 373 2017 Perfect ending
Since the Christmas Day game, the Thunder have played their final games in 2017, including their first game in 2018, at home.This is very rare.For fans of Oklahoma City, this is simply the most perfect schedule.All the Thunder people gathered in the Chesapeake Energy Arena, and amidst the shouts of "OKC" one after another, bid farewell to 2017 and ushered in 2018.
More importantly, in the Thunder's four home games, they have already won the strongest opponent.Achieved the third five-game winning streak this season, and there is hope that it will continue.
It's perfect to spend this period of saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new with a wave of home wins.
As players, I naturally hope that on every home game night, they can bring laughter to these fans, instead of letting these lovely fans comfort and encourage themselves.
So in the next game against the Raptors, Bucks and Mavericks, they are determined to win.
Facing the Toronto Raptors, who once reached the top of the East and are now firmly in second place in the East, the Thunder played the most efficient game so far this season.They only took three quarters to defeat their opponents.This made DeRozan, who had just been elected the best player of the week in the East and West, very depressed, but he was even more amazed at the super fighting power shown by the Thunder's starting five.
In fact, the Raptors still have the strength to compete with the Thunder.In the first quarter, both teams played very well.Under the leadership of Westbrook, the Thunder played a pretty crazy performance.They scored 35 points in this quarter.But the Raptors were even crazier. Under the leadership of the two brothers DeRozan and Lowry, they fought against the Thunder and gained the upper hand.In this quarter, the Raptors scored a total of 41 points!
But after a few minutes of rest, the Raptors turned off.As the engine of the team, the double guns in the backcourt instantly entered the state of the playoffs and became "garbage brothers".DeRozan went 5-for-4 from the field in the first quarter, but went 17-for-5 throughout the game.In the following games, he only scored one open goal.And Lowry, similarly, went 10 for 3 from the field.
But the Thunder's starters are still hot.After the Raptors themselves turned off, the form of the game was not so severe.Next, as time passed, the Thunder slowly widened the point difference, and the Raptors couldn't find a chance.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the second-ranked Raptors in the Eastern Conference 133:112 at home and won six consecutive victories.
After the victory, the Chesapeake Energy Arena cheers lasted for a long time.Consecutive victories against the No. [-] teams in the West and East allowed Thunder fans to see the strength of their team.Especially in this game, the performance of these starting players made them full of confidence in this season.
威斯布鲁克砍下21分8篮板17助攻；保罗·乔治砍下30分6篮板；安洛砍下32分2助攻；亚当斯18分11篮板。罗伯森在进攻方面确实差了一些，只得到8分，但是他还贡献了5次抢断和3次盖帽，依旧是雷霆防守端最值得信赖的人。
五个首发加起来68投43中砍下109分。投篮命中率全都达到至少50%，保罗·乔治和安洛同砍30+。他们基本上已经是这个联盟进攻最强的首发阵容了。而且雷霆赢球可不光是靠进攻。在下半场，猛龙在雷霆的防守之下，44投14中，命中率仅为31.8%。
They really can't be that perfect every night.But so far, the Thunder's defense has been among the top three in the league, and its offensive efficiency ranks first in the league.It can be said that the Thunder, which is close to complete integration, has begun to take on the temperament of a champion.
With an invincible momentum of six consecutive victories, the Thunder ushered in the challenge of the Milwaukee Bucks led by Eastern rising star Giannis Antetokounmpo.This season, "The Greek Monster" continues to evolve.This guy, since being selected by the Bucks in 2013, has improved every year.
It is such a guy who led his team to the end of 2017 and shocked the Thunder into a cold sweat.
In this game, Paul George was sidelined due to injury.Donovan had to move Grant to the starting lineup.And Robertson returned to the third position to defend the opponent's arrow figure-Antetokounmpo.This lineup is no stranger to Thunder fans.Because in the last season, for a long time, Donovan used this lineup, and he played well.
But in this game, the Thunder was caught off guard by the opponent.
In the first quarter, Westbrook played abnormally.In the 7 minutes he played, he missed all 6 shots and made 4 turnovers.As a result, the Thunder was very passive on the offensive end.Although their defense was not affected, they still lost as many as 16 points in this quarter.
"Russell, you don't have to rush to shoot or pass. According to the tactics, look for opportunities patiently. You can go to the basket or give the ball to Ann, Steven and others. If you can't control your mistakes, we will change. Very passive."
During the intermission, Donovan chatted with Westbrook.The team's dilemma is that Westbrook really didn't organize the team's offense well.Of course, that doesn't mean he doesn't have that ability.He is in such a hurry!
In the second quarter of the game, An Luo played half a quarter with a substitute player.Subsequently, Westbrook played again.This time, he quickly adjusted his state.While improving offensive efficiency, it also effectively controls mistakes.Take your teammates and start chasing points.
The process of the Thunder chasing points continued until 15 seconds before the end of the game.
Westbrook passed the opposing defender and got within the free throw line.Facing the 2-meter-tall center Thorn Mark, who was defended by the Bucks, he had no fear, and a fierce dunk was just across the opponent.The huge force bumped the basket, and Westbrook roared domineeringly, stepping on the overlord step to meet the shouts of the fans on the scene.
After steadily scoring a free throw, the point difference on the court was reduced to 2 points.Subsequently, the Thunder adopted foul tactics.Bledsoe missed two free throws and gave the Thunder a chance.
When everyone thought that the Thunder would let Westbrook break through and score two points for a layup, sending the game into overtime.An Luo was one step away from the three-point line. After receiving the ball, he directly pulled out his hand.
"Shh!"
This may be the best sound in Oklahoma City this year!
The basketball hits the net!The whole arena is boiling up.
At 99:98, with 3.7 seconds left in the game, the Thunder took the lead.
Subsequently, Middleton missed a mid-range shot against An Luo's defense in the right elbow area, and the Thunder won the game.
(End of this chapter)