rpbooks Chapter 664
Chapter 664
Chapter 664
For those onlookers, the more anxious the game is, the more exciting it is, and it is also the game most fans prefer.But for the players and coaches on both sides of the game, this is not a very comfortable thing.
An Luo played 10 minutes in the third quarter, as did Westbrook and Paul George, who only rested for more than 2 minutes.Donovan couldn't help it. At that time, replacing the substitute players in his hands was digging a hole for himself.Once discouraged, it may be even more difficult to play in the fourth quarter.In contrast to the Warriors, Durant alone can support the entire offensive end.Although Curry and Thompson were also on the court, they spent most of the second half of the game paddling.Their role is more to contain the Thunder's defense and open up space for Durant.Compared with people like An Luo, it is much easier.
Donovan took notice, too, so he started the fourth quarter with an almost all-bench lineup.The only starting player to play was An Luo.Relatively speaking, his physical strength is more abundant than Westbrook and Paul George.After all, he is the one who plays tricks, especially on the offensive end, An Luo consumes very little energy.This is also a tactic to slow down the troops.An Luo's task is to try to stabilize the current situation and buy some time for Westbrook and others to rest.Wait until the second half, and then a showdown.
For the Warriors, Green and Thompson brought Cook, Jerebko and Rooney to play.Compared with the Thunder, the Warriors' lineup is much stronger, with both offense and defense.
However, An Luo did a good job.He fully won a 5-minute break for Westbrook and others.There is no doubt about An Luo's performance, basically he scored most of the points.But other players lived up to Donovan's expectations.Kanter and Noel played at the same time, which was a bold attempt by Noel.As a result, in these 5 minutes, the Thunder grabbed 10 more rebounds than the Warriors!In this case, An Luo got more shots and naturally got more points.
Of course, there are still disadvantages.When these two big men appeared on the court at the same time, the Thunder's offense began to favor positional warfare.It is difficult to play that kind of fast rotation and mutual cover offense.What's more, facing the Warriors' very fast-paced offensive system, the inside players are exhausted on the defensive end and consume a lot of energy.But the good thing is, they only need to persist for a while.
When the game progressed to the 40th minute of the game, the Warriors' Durant and Curry returned to the game.This means that the Warriors are about to launch a general offensive!Sure enough, Curry was aggressive from the start.He first used the cover of his teammates to catch the ball outside the left three-point line and made a clean three-pointer.Then in the counterattack, he used a super long pass to assist Durant to complete a one-handed dunk.All of a sudden, the point difference was approached to only 2 points left!
At this time, Westbrook and Paul George could no longer sit still.Of course, Donovan will not let them continue to rest on the sidelines.With a big wave of his hand, the Thunder's last two starters who hadn't returned to the field returned to their positions.
Westbrook, who got a relatively sufficient rest time, directly launched a charge.After he brought the ball to the top of the arc, a CROSSOVER swayed to the right of Curry, his left leg slammed, and he strode past the opponent.No one can stop Westbrook rushing up.Green made up the defense in time, but Westbrook went around with a European step, then picked the ball with his right hand and easily scored the ball.
Now that the Warriors put all their defensive power on An Luo and Paul George, Westbrook must stand up and do something.It may not be able to relieve much of the pressure on An Luo and Paul George, but at least it can score.
Looking back, the Warriors' offense was also targeted by the Thunder.With the efforts of all Thunder players, they have almost no chance to shoot outside the three-point line.Curry and Thompson have been running, but they have been unable to escape the strict defense of the Thunder players.Westbrook and An Luo have been following them, even if they are blocked by the cover of their teammates, other Thunder players will still follow.Except for hard shots, there is no good chance.But when Curry missed two attempts, he didn't do that again.
At this time, everything fell on Durant again.His singles have repeatedly helped the Warriors tide over difficulties.In this crucial battle tonight, it has become a life-saving straw for the Warriors.
Durant himself is willing to do such a thing.He began to take over the Warriors' offense. Although his three-point shooting rate tonight was not ideal, his shots inside the three-point line were very accurate.Coupled with his physical condition that can be misplaced against anyone, he is simply invincible!Whether it is facing forward players like Paul George and Grant, or an inside big man like Adams, he can handle it with ease.Durant seldom makes any particularly exciting moves in the game. Most of the time, he just shakes, dribbles twice, and then directly pulls up to shoot.But it can score!
I never expected that the decisive stage of the battle of Tianwanshan would become a duel between Westbrook and Durant.However, although these two people played very lively, the player who decided the outcome of the game was someone else.
When the game entered the last minute and a half, Curry finally seized the opportunity to make a goal from beyond the three-point line.This goal directly helped the Warriors tie the score.Subsequently, Westbrook received the ball in the backcourt and advanced.Donovan sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and did not interfere with the players' offense.
Looking at Curry standing one meter away from him, Westbrook did not hesitate and directly chose to break through.He has scored 16 points in the fourth quarter, very efficient.But the Warriors did not change their defensive strategy, still restricting An Luo and Paul George.
However, Westbrook's layup this time was not able to score.Green's defense is still very threatening. Although he didn't directly block the ball, he still defended it.
However, the rebound was followed by Adams and flew out in the crowd.As the basketball flew by, the court suddenly became chaotic.In the end, the basketball came into An Luo's hands.But he didn't grab it himself, but was slapped by Paul George.Fortunately, An Luo is ready to shoot at any time.After receiving the ball, he opened his hand and threw the ball without even thinking about it.
In such a fierce competition, the opportunity is fleeting.An Luo will not miss it!
(End of this chapter)