rpbooks Chapter 461 The Western Conference Finals Begin
Chapter 461 The Western Conference Finals Begin
Chapter 461 The Western Conference Finals Begin
On the evening of May 2018, 5.The Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City is already crowded with people and it is very lively.The game that is about to start, everyone has been looking forward to for a long time.Whether it's Oklahoma City fans or Golden State fans all the way from Oakland, the emotions are high.
There are some warm-up performances going on on the court.At this time, the players have completed their warm-up training and all returned to the locker room to make final preparations for the game.In addition to the [-] fans at the scene, countless people followed the game through TV and the Internet.Who can take the lead in the Western Conference Finals between the Thunder and the Warriors will largely determine the trend of this round of the series.
No one can predict the situation of the game.These two teams are very strong, one is the best team in the Western Conference in recent years, and the other is the first in the regular season this season.Whether it is offense or defense, they are no match.
"In contrast, I am more optimistic about the Thunder. Westbrook has become a mature leader after two seasons of honing. Leaving aside his offensive performance, his organizational ability has always been very good. Under his leadership Next, Paul George and An Luo played their best scoring ability. And their defense is my favorite point. They have many defensive players: Robertson, George, Ann, including Westbrook and Adams They can all contribute great energy in defense. Their defense is tenacious and full of passion. The reason why they were able to sweep their opponents in the first two rounds is very critical."
The commentary for this game is still the famous three old brothers Barkley, O'Neal and Smith.Every crucial game is basically this combination.Barkley supports the Thunder. He has shown his affirmation of the Thunder in many games this season.Of course, O'Neal, as always, stood on the opposite side of him.He is more optimistic about the Warriors.
"You have to believe in the strength of a championship team. And it is a team that has scored consecutive championships. The Thunder performed well this season, but their lineup depth still has some problems. Whether it is offense or defense, the Warriors It is not worse than the Thunder. And they are more experienced and know how to play such a game. I think it is difficult for Ann to play a normal scoring ability under Clay's defense. The pairing of Paul George and Durant position, it is also difficult to play an advantage like in the last round."
Following the debate among the three, the players appeared!The Warriors players in the away game took the lead, and Curry, as the head star of the Warriors, was still the finale.But on this field, he was not the Warriors player who reacted the most.No applause, no boos.
When Durant left the factory, it once again set off boos from all Oklahoma fans.In fact, the treatment Durant received back at the Chesapeake Energy Arena this season has been much better.Time did dilute the grievances between the two.Of course it is more important.The Thunder did not degenerate because of Durant's departure, especially after Paul George joined, everyone has gradually forgotten about Durant.Without love, naturally there will be no hate.People are fickle!
But this time something is different.As the biggest obstacle for the Thunder to hit the championship, it is impossible for the Warriors players to play easily in Oklahoma City.Durant, who is the focal point of the contradiction, is naturally the first to bear the brunt.
No amount of booing can match the cheers of the home fans.When Curry stepped out as the last Warriors player, the spotlight shifted to the other side of the court.Westbrook rushed out with his teammates.Although the Thunder's home appearance ceremony lacked a sense of ceremony, it was the most passionate.
When they were in the player tunnel, they gathered together and had a series of complicated interactions.An Luo hadn't learned those moves after two years of learning.Westbrook and others came to the court, and he led others to form a circle, encouraging and cheering each other up.
"Guys! For OKC! For us! Kill them!"
"Kill them!"
At the same time, the entire Chesapeake Energy Arena rang out as usual with the shout of "OKC".All the Oklahoma fans in blue T-shirts stood up.Every night, they cheer for their players like this.
An Luo stood on the court feeling a little excited.Although for this round of competition, they have prepared enough!But he still couldn't calm down.All he needs to do is score.Do everything you can to score!This is very difficult, the other party can't give him an easy chance to make a move.It is very likely that he will encounter the same situation as the previous round.But in the last round Paul George could take over the offensive end, and this one is very difficult.Therefore, An Luo must play more actively, looking for and creating opportunities to score.
The referee comes on, followed by the starting players of both teams.
The Thunder still continued the previous starting lineup.Westbrook, Anlow, Paul George, Robertson and Adams.After a season of honing, these people are the most stable and efficient when combined.
There is basically no change on the Warriors side, Curry, Thompson, Durant, and Green are all there.It's just that Green didn't play the fourth position, but the fifth position.The remaining spot is filled by Andre Iguodala.
This lineup is really beyond people's expectations!Among the five players, only Durant in the third position is more than two meters tall.Thompson, Green and Iguodala are all 1 meters.It seems that Cole directly gave up his height and chose a smaller lineup with faster conversion speed and faster offense and defense.
So the jump-ball session turned into a showdown between Adams and Durant.Adams did not miss this opportunity to "bully" his old teammates.He jumped up and handed the ball to Westbrook with ease.After the latter took the ball, he immediately accelerated across the center line.Adams screened one step inside the left three-point line.The Warriors' retreat was a bit chaotic. Curry, who was following Westbrook, was blocked by Adams and did not go around again.But Green didn't switch defenses either.The two didn't communicate well, and they bumped into each other.
The front of Westbrook suddenly became empty.He hesitated for a moment, but still chose to shoot.Although he himself understands that his three-pointers are not good, such an opportunity is really great!
After a quick dribble of the basketball on the spot, Westbrook threw the ball.The orange-red ball drew a beautiful arc over the Chesapeake Energy Arena and entered the net hollow!
(End of this chapter)