Chapter 261: The X-Factor (4/5)

Because no news has leaked out, the outside world does not know the specific reason for the internal conflict of the Thunder team.

But at this time, watching Sanshao come out so shoulder to shoulder, it shows that the internal contradictions have been resolved!

When Popovich saw this, although his expression did not change, he also knew in his heart that this game would not be as easy as the first two games.

The opening ceremony was so imposing that when the Thunder debuted, it felt like the roof of the entire Pisacek Energy Arena was about to be overturned.

It's really kind of like it's going back to the NCAA.

Brooks didn't make any changes to the starters, and the Thunder remained a regular lineup.

The game started quickly, and Durant opened the game running without the ball and scored a goal.

He's playing like this very differently from playing and it seems that his mentality has adjusted.

"This is Kevin Durant!"

There were fans shouting from the sidelines.

The Spurs attacked the frontcourt, and the person who defended Tang Tian was not Durant, but Soflosa.

After 0-2, the Thunder finally got the hang of it.

Green ran without the ball, but the effect was not as good as Tang Tian's, and he didn't dare to run all the time without Tang Tian's physical strength.

Seeing that the Spurs' offense was about to fail, Parker broke through to the basket and scored 2 points.

Tang Tian ran Durant and became the focus of everyone's attention, but the Spurs' most stable thing is still "GDP".

The Thunder team changes, and they can cope with it if they don't change.

The organization of Westbrook's frontcourt, Durant was followed by Tang Tian and had no chance, and he didn't force it, but settled to pull the space.

Westbrook bursts to the basket and creates a hitter for Dio.

After two rounds of choice, Durant is really back, and even because he doesn't have to defend against Tang Tian, he is the superstar who is at ease again.

The first quarter lasted more than 9 minutes, and the score on the court was 21 draws.

The two sides fought evenly.

Both teams have been replaced one after another.

On the Thunder's side, Harden leads the team, plus Fisher, Daquane Cook, Collison and Ibaka.

On the Spurs' side, Ginobili led the team, with Mills, Leonard, Dior and Split.

Ginobili's layup was directly blocked by Ibaka, and the ball went into Harden's hands.

Harden accelerated directly to play defensive counterattacks.

He hadn't gained weight at this time, and his speed was really a bit fast, and he rushed to the front court and directly leaned on Mills to score the ball.

The scene erupted in cheers.

Harden's first two games were average, and instead of putting him under pressure for playing time, Brooks let him lead the team alone in the transition.

He's really a bit of an over-the-top guy this time.

Ginobili's serpentine breakthrough in the front court is also in color.

Back in the day, Harden broke through the trap and distributed the ball to Fisher on the perimeter.

Fisher's open three-pointers were also made.

When the main lineups of the two sides were inseparable, Harden appeared as the X-factor.

The two teams continued to attack, and Ginobili's step-back three-pointer in the front court was also missed.

The Thunder's last offense of the quarter, Harden singled out Ginobili and pulled three points after consecutive crotch breaks.

Ginobili pounced to give enough distraction.

Harden's shot was noticeably disrupted and he was forced to step up his fallback.

An almost overwhelming shot.

"Bang!"

The ball hit the rebound, but it bounced back and went into the net!

29 to 23!

Harden contributed 6 points and 1 assist in 2 minutes, leading the team to stretch the gap to 6 points!

Back in the second quarter, Popovich replaced Tang Tian early, which was obviously aimed at Harden.

But over there, Brooks continued to play at a super level and also put Durant on the court.

came up and the Spurs attacked first, Dio and Tang Tian called, and Tang Tian hit a three-point shot by blocking and dismantling.

Looking back, Harden was targeted to death by Tang Tian, he directly organized the offense, and gave Durant's three-point score to color.

Harden played really well tonight, and the offensive organization was all in one hand!

Popovich hurriedly put Green on the court.

Dio played the ball high to Split in the basket, and Split's shot was interfered with by Ibaka.

Harden took the ball and then played a fast break, and made a tough shot against Green's defense to cause the latter to hit.

Popovich was stunned on the sidelines for a moment.

The Spurs are really in a bit of trouble now.

Durant and Harden are in such good shape, so good that no one can limit them except Tang Tian.

Green can't, and neither can Leonard.

Only one of the three flanks can be used, but there are two people on the opposite side.

And just when Popovich was trying to get Don to defend Harden and wrap up Durant, Brooks continued to perform superbly and replaced Westbrook as well.

"You're the best coach, Brooks!"

Some fans shouted on the sidelines, and some die-hard fans cried with emotion.

Four less, finally playing the performance they want to see!

At the end of the third quarter, the score on the court was 90-81.

Although the performance of the four young players is very good, the Spurs are not bad.

In the fierce battle in the final quarter, except for Duncan who was resting, Popovich put all the other four main forces up.

This is obviously meant to be a decisive battle in advance.

Over there, Brooks was also simply, and the four young men went into battle together.

I have to admit that Duncan and Ginobili of the Spurs are both older, and they definitely can't compare with the four less in terms of physical strength.

If there are four less, it is not a problem to play a full section at all.

Westbrook's organization, Harden came out to catch the ball and threw a difficult three-pointer.

There were already fans at the scene who raised their hands in the air and made a gesture of God.

It was Harden's 23rd point of the game.

93-81, the Thunder also stretched the margin to double digits again.

"Defend! Defend! ”

The cheers at the Pisacek Energy Arena shook the sky.

The Thunder were young as the whole team was cheered, and the defensive intensity skyrocketed amid the cheers, and the Spurs were about to be defended for 24 seconds.

Tang Tian showed a big heart at this time, and received the ball and made a three-point shot.

"Huh!"

It was like a basin of cold water poured on a fire-like arena, and the monstrous arrogance of the scene was obviously suppressed.

Popovich was clapping from the sidelines.

This three-point point is extremely crucial for the Spurs.

The Thunder's offense, Westbrook continued to organize, and Harden cut in from the left side at this time, cut out from the right side, bypassed Ibaka's blocking, and shot another three points against Dio's outside line.

"Huh!"

Shoot back in!

"James~~ Harden!!"

With the host's elongated shout, the scene fell into a boil again.

Harden's 27th point!

He's the absolute X-factor tonight!

Tang Tian was followed by Harden in the frontcourt, and Dio received Parker's pass and cut to the basket for a layup.

"Bang!"

Ibaka chased after him from behind and nailed the big hat directly.

After Ibaka grabbed a defensive rebound, the Thunder played a fast break.

Harden and Durant also followed, and the three-line fast break.

Westbrook threw the ball back to Harden, who took the ball and shot again.

The ball Ginobili chased down the block and hit it directly into Harden's hand.

Harden was disturbed and lost his balance, but after the ball was shot, it still went in!

3+1!

Harden has gone crazy!