rpbooks Chapter 454 Missing Cousins
Chapter 454 Missing Cousins
Chapter 454 Missing Cousins
"We have seized the weaknesses in the opponent's lineup and have strictly implemented the tactical arrangements of the coaching staff. Davis is a superstar, but the game requires everyone to work together! We have always done a good job of this."
Donovan avoided the media's questions about the fourth game. He just objectively evaluated the performance of both sides in these games.But Westbrook is different!He was very confident in front of the media.
"We will end the game against the Pelicans as soon as possible, and we need more time to prepare for the next game."
As the Thunder's highest scoring player in this game, An Luo is very humble.He scored 35 points in this game, most of which came from beyond the arc.After all, under Holiday's entanglement, he didn't have many chances to break into the inside.
"We're a team. Guys space me out and help me get shots. I just try to make those shots! It's always been the same thing on the court. what we're doing."
After the game, the Thunder suddenly became a hot topic in the entire NBA circle.After sweeping the Timberwolves, everyone is very concerned about whether they will stage another sweeping show.You must know that in the entire league, whether it is the East or the West, among the eight teams that are playing against each other, except for the Thunder who take the lead, the other teams are all inextricably tied.Including Warriors and Rockets.Their game was later than the Thunder and Pelicans, and they won one game each in the previous two games.The current situation is very unclear. If the Thunder end the series first, they will have a huge advantage.
Almost everyone is discussing the next question!That is the Warriors and the Rockets, who will be the last opponent of the Thunder out of the West.But the Thunder players couldn't breathe a sigh of relief.Throughout the playoffs, they seldom had an easy time. Besides, maybe they will relax when they finally win the championship trophy!But at that moment, the road was still long.
During the two days of rest in New Orleans, An Luo and the others didn't go anywhere.Even the few guys who love to play the most have never gone out.Everyone knows that under such circumstances, hotels and training venues are the places they should stay!
Donovan even asked all the players to turn off their communication tools, they need to concentrate on the game.All of a sudden, the entire Thunder personnel disappeared from New Orleans!By the time they appeared in front of everyone again, it was already two days later.
On May 2018, 5, Westbrook brought his teammates to the New Orleans Arena.He was dressed in a bright red long-sleeved shirt with holes, a pair of green tight cropped pants, a pair of white leather shoes, and an exaggerated pair of rimless glasses.Really cool!
It can be seen from Westbrook's outfit that he is in a very happy mood tonight.The so-called good spirits on happy occasions, is there anything more gratifying than sweeping opponents and advancing to the Western Conference Finals!
Except for Westbrook, everyone else is very ordinary!An Luo was wearing a dark blue sportswear.When he went out, he was "taunted" by Westbrook.An Luo just smiled politely at this.After all, ordinary people don't understand Westbrook's fashion!
After the players entered the arena, the atmosphere in the entire New Orleans Arena made An Luo and others very depressed.The polite humility of the previous game was gone. When the fans saw the Thunder players, they reacted very fiercely.Boos all over the sky, noisy and annoying.But An Luo thought about it, this is normal!After all, the team in your own city is about to be eliminated by the opponent.They can only support their players in this way!
But all this did not have much impact on the situation of the game.As soon as the game started, the Thunder took the initiative in the game.They still insisted on the offensive and defensive strategies of the first three games. The offensive end was dominated by Westbrook, with Paul George as the main scoring point.An Luo used his containment ability to create opportunities for them.Of course, once the Pelicans loosen his defense, he will become the sharpest arrow, piercing the heart of the Pelicans.
However, the Pelicans' defense is still very good.Westbrook and Paul George's offense alone won't be enough to beat the Pelicans quickly.Under such circumstances, Adams' role on the offensive end was developed.
Westbrook holds the ball at the top of the key, then drives in through Adams' screen.Davis retreated to the basket, Adams went straight down after the screen, and faced Rondo with big and small. After receiving the ball, he easily succeeded.If Davis doesn't switch defenses, Westbrook will come directly by himself!The result is also the same.
Mirotic will help Moore guard Paul George, so his position will be more outside.In this way, the defensive strength of the basket is reduced a lot.
At this time, I have to say that the Pelicans must miss Cousins very much.If he stays healthy, the defensive range of the two of them will cover the entire free throw line.Whether it is Westbrook or Adams, they will not cause such a big damage to them.
At this time, the live broadcaster scanned the camera over and over again to Cousins, who was sitting on the sidelines in a suit.It's hard to tell from his expression.But it is conceivable that he must have been turning a thousand times in his heart!No one wants to sit on the sidelines and watch their teammates play.As far as he is concerned, he has not tasted the taste of the playoffs after being in the NBA for so many years.As the league's "No. [-] center", Cousins should be really unwilling.
Both offensive and defensive ends have fallen behind.In addition, Davis's state in this game is not as hot as the previous games.So much so that the Pelicans lost 10 points in the first quarter!
Although in the subsequent game, the Pelicans chased some points back through the substitute lineup led by Holiday, but how could the hole dug by the main force be filled by a group of substitute players!When An Luo and others play again, the Pelicans will be even less able to resist!With Paul George and Adams taking turns to attack, by the end of the first half, the Thunder had already led the Pelicans by as much as 15 points!
At this time, everyone has lost expectations of the Pelicans.Including those fans in New Orleans, their voices are getting quieter.The fierce boos at the beginning of the game are gone!
(End of this chapter)