Chapter 1138: No Miracles
O'Neal and Barkley are NBA veterans and former NBA superstars who can earn millions of dollars at TNT.
Their analysis of Shen Huan is very reliable.
When the second quarter came up, Shen Huan stood back to his usual right.
Seeing this scene, Westbrook clenched his fists and looked at Shen Huan with complicated eyes.
He knew that this was Shen Huan letting himself go, and he didn't kill them all.
But this also means that in Shen Huan's eyes, he is not an important opponent at all.
Doesn't that explain that he gave up his own pressing defense after playing the first quarter?
Westbrook was reluctant.
But what could he do?
Take the initiative to change positions and go to the other side to face Shen Huan?
As soon as I remembered that I played 8 minutes in the first quarter and only scored 0 points, Westbrook's heart was cold, how dare I ask for trouble again?
hated Shen Huan for looking down on him, and he didn't have the strength to take revenge, this is Westbrook's complicated mind now.
But there is no way around it.
In the NBA, you eat based on strength, and if you don't have that strength, of course you won't be respected by others.
In the next game, Westbrook didn't collapse.
This player has always been very resilient in mentality, even if he was kept clean in the first quarter, he played seriously in the second quarter.
However, the huge gap in strength is not something he can erase alone.
In this game, Shen Huan exerted his strength in the first quarter, but at the beginning of the second quarter, Kobe Bryant and Iverson took over the game.
Iverson couldn't contain Westbrook on the defensive end, but on the offensive end, Westbrook couldn't stop Iverson from scoring.
It seems to have returned to Iverson at the age of 30, although there is no sharp breakthrough in changing direction, but in terms of experience and skill, he has reached the point of perfection.
Westbrook is already a superstar in the league, but in these aspects, he is still far behind Iverson.
Westbrook scored 17 points in the entire second quarter, while Iverson also scored 17 points.
You know, Iverson is 41 years old this year, and Westbrook is only 28 years old.
The two of them are equivalent to "redeeming the child".
But no one can stop the old Kobe Bryant - Andre Robertson, who is the best defensive second team, follows Shen Huan no matter what the situation, and it is impossible to defend him.
So Kobe Bryant scored 22 points, setting a new high in his single quarter in the past two years!
Such a score directly made the score of the Lakers VS Thunder 75:51 after halftime, and the Thunder lost by a full 24 points.
Shen Huan almost didn't shoot much in the second quarter, but a lot of steals and pass assists, giving all the offensive opportunities to Kobe and Iverson.
However, this section of the game is refreshing to watch.
Because they saw the smooth cooperation of Shen Huan, Iverson and Kobe Bryant last year.
Once Shen Huan sacrifices his own equal points, then the game will have a wonderful cooperation, and every goal can make people cheer and scream.
The fans present were satisfied, and the audience in front of the entire TV set was also excited.
It's kind of like an All-Star Game.
If you go to the Western Conference Finals or the Grand Finals, in order to win, you don't have so many tricks, and you definitely focus on scoring and defeating the enemy.
This kind of game is tense and exciting, but it is not so good-looking.
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At halftime, Shen Huan threw his jersey and shoes into the stands as usual.
Since last season, it has not been once or twice that the junior has given away jerseys and sneakers for a game.
After each quarter of the game, he will give it out, and then many times he will give an additional set - although he did not wear it, Shen Huan signed it in advance, which is also a very good gift.
This has become a reserved program for Shen Huan when he played.
Some players still want to change jerseys with Shen Huan, but under normal circumstances, Shen Huan will not pay attention to them.
If it's not the equivalent player, Shen Huan won't give it away at all.
During the Western Conference Finals last year, Curry and Thompson successfully exchanged jerseys with Shen Huan, so that Shen Huan could only change the set during a break and prepare it for them.
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Coming back after half-time, the situation still hasn't changed at all.
No matter how hard Westbrook tried, Iverson, who was also explosive today, has been scoring against him, and the two scored alternately.
Westbrook felt very ashamed to be chased by such a veteran, but he didn't dare to switch to the other side.
Nonsense.
On the other side is Shen Huan, Westbrook not only can't stop Shen Huan from scoring, but his own score will be infinitely equal to zero, do you think he is willing?
"Buzz!"
With the buzz ringing, the game ended with a disparity of 152:107.
The Lakers have won three in a row and are one step away from reaching the Final Four.
Shen Huan scored 32 points, 10 rebounds, 23 assists, 11 steals, and 10 blocks, creating another five-double, and got the best of the game.
Westbrook had 37 points, six rebounds and seven assists, making him the Thunder's most eye-catching player.
And no matter how much the media and fans support the Thunder, they no longer have any hope.
Shen Huan's strength is terrifying enough, and now the second elder of the Lakers has exploded again, how can you let us resist!?
ESPN's Kenny Smith summed up the game with classic commentary.
"In fact, there was no suspense in this game from the beginning, and some were just dreams woven by the supporters of the Thunder team and Shen Huan's opponents.
What Shen Huan's strength has declined, his dominance has declined, it is all a joke, it does not exist in my eyes, Shen Huan is still the strongest superstar in the NBA.
But in this third game, although the MVP is still Shen Huan, Iverson and Kobe Bryant still gave me a great surprise.
They all played more than 32 minutes, not only a new high in playing time, but also a dazzling score in terms of points, as if they had returned to a decade ago.
The two veterans combined for a good score of 75 points, which seemed to affect the balance of victory and defeat in this game.
Their excellent form made me forget their age, and if they can play like this from time to time in the next games, it will be a nightmare for the Lakers' enemies!
Of course, for the Lakers, the return of Iverson and Kobe Bryant is a great surprise.
With the assistance of the two of them and Howard, Shen Huan's second NBA championship ring this year, as well as the second FMVP, are still stable.
Dear fans, you are blessed to be able to watch such a wonderful game and witness the miracle of watching one less game!!"