rpbooks Chapter 574 Chapter 3 Check-in
Chapter 574 Chapter 3 Check-in
Chapter 574 Punching in Three Sections
The Thunder's three-pointers made D'Antoni helpless.The basketball he imagined should probably look like this!Of course, if it wasn't a Thunder player making those shots tonight, it would be perfect.
Just when An Luo led the Thunder to set off a wave of three-pointers, the Rockets' offense suddenly stopped again!Sometimes, in some games, there will be a particularly strange phenomenon: when the players face the opponent's strict defense, they will play very well; and once the defense is not there, the players will become unable to play.
In the second quarter of the game, Harden used his actual actions to demonstrate such a strange phenomenon to everyone.In the first few minutes, he made three-pointers, driving layups, free throws, everything.But since that timeout, without the pressure from the Thunder's defensive end, he found that his shots were inaccurate!The layup was also crooked!Even the referee didn't give himself a whistle!
Other players are not as good as Harden!Especially Paul and Anthony!Although the latter has now been reduced to the bench, but he was also a star who made a great reputation in the league!The two made 11 of 2 shots and scored only 4 points together, which happened to be 2 points for each of them.Coupled with Harden's 11 points, it is really appalling.The only one who performed well enough to take a look was Capela at the basket. He made 8 of 7 shots and scored 14 points.However, this is all fed by two defenders who have reached the master level of passing ability!
At the end of the first half, the Thunder had led the Rockets by 62 points 48:15.Before the start of the game, absolutely no one could have expected this situation.But he just happened!Although it is still too early to talk about the results of the game, people can't stop praising Thunder and An Luo!
In the first half, An Luo played 17 minutes and scored 32 points. 13 of 7 three-pointers made everyone see the explosive scoring ability of this two-time three-pointer.In addition to sighing, people are even more curious about what kind of data An Luo will finally hand over tonight.After all, the game is only halfway through now.
At the start of the second half, Donovan was interviewed by reporters on the field.It can be seen that like all fans, he was shocked by An Luo's performance in the first half.When asked how many points An Luo might score tonight, Donovan shook his head again and again: "We all know that An Luo is a player with very good scoring ability. His focus, enthusiasm and efficiency in the game have always been outstanding. It is a very important part of our continuous victory. As for how many points he can score tonight! 40 points! 50 points! Even 60 points! I think it is possible. He has that strength!"
As for the person involved, when he was interviewed by two "guest reporters" Westbrook and Paul George in the locker room, he was a little arrogant once: "I think I can score 60 points! But in fact I may not have that opportunity .James and they played so poorly tonight. I can't play the fourth quarter!"
Then, there was a fight!
Unlike the excitement of the Thunder, the atmosphere in the visiting team's locker room was very poor.Harden sat on the stool with a face that had nothing to do with me, and leaned against the wardrobe with headphones on; Paul and D'Antoni had a heated exchange about the problems in the game, and seemed quite dissatisfied with the performance in the first half; The other players are also doing their own thing.Anthony leaned against the door of the locker room, watching these guys expressionless.Perhaps, the dream of a championship has become farther and farther away from him.
In the following games, the Rockets really had no chance to score points for An Luo.As soon as he came up, Harden started his second half with a step-back three-pointer.Not only did he feel cold, but the entire group of outside shooters that the Rockets were proud of collectively misfired.It's rare for D'Antoni to make so many substitutions in a game, but he hasn't been able to solve the team's problems.
When Donovan saw that the opponent was so inaccurate, he knew that victory was possible.Ever since, under his adjustment, Robertson once again returned to the fourth position.The Thunder strengthened their inside defense, and the Rockets made it even harder!Originally, they could still rely on the offensive ability of players such as Paul, Harden, Gordon, and Capela to stabilize the score.But after the Thunder's defense was adjusted, the basket became a gathering place, and the space was completely blocked.In the end, he could only rely on the mid-range, which D'Antoni thought was the most inefficient offensive method to score.
The inability to open offense is only part of the reason why the Rockets are at a disadvantage.Their defensive problems are also quite prominent.In fact, this is also a problem that the Rockets have always had this season.The departure of defensive coach Jeff Bzdelik and Ariza at the starting [-] made this team, which ranked at the top of the league in defense last season, suddenly do not know how to defend.D'Antoni is obviously not a good defensive coach.It is said that Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is personally recruiting Bzdelik. If the recruitment is successful, the Rockets should return to normal soon.But that's what happened later. In this game, they still have to bear the consequences of their weak defense.
An Luo once again showed his power in the third quarter.He swayed Gordon with a tentative step at the beginning, then rushed to the basket and hit the board with a tuklar.You know, such goals are rare in An Luo's several seasons in the NBA.Then, on the defensive end, he robbed Tucker's pass halfway and assisted Grant to complete a powerful tomahawk-style snap.
Halfway through the third quarter, the Thunder had widened the point difference to as much as 21 points.At this time, An Luo once again held the ball at the top of the arc.Guarding him is still Gordon with a round face.An Luo arched his waist and slowly dribbled the ball under his crotch.At this time, none of the other players on both sides approached.The game became 1V1.
The shot clock is slowly decreasing, and the arena is getting quieter.
Suddenly, An Luo's shoulders sank, and he exerted force on his feet, rushing forward to the right.Gordon hurriedly retreated, but An Luo only took one step before retreating.Gordon rushed forward and stretched out his hand to stop the ball, but An Luo had already pulled it up. He couldn't hold back his hand, so he could only slap An Luo's hand.
Although the right hand was hit by the opponent, An Luo still completed this shot.
"Shua!" "Di~"
The sound of the goal and the whistle sounded at the same time, An Luo slapped the floor excitedly, and then a carp stood up and stood up.At this time, the Chesapeake Energy Arena was already boiling.
After steadily scoring a free throw, the Thunder widened the point difference to 25 points.An Luo played for another 2 minutes before being replaced by Donovan.Since the Rockets still didn't improve in the following games, An Luo could only clock in early and get off work.
(End of this chapter)