"Five minutes to go."

Oklahoma, home of the Thunder.

Just a minute earlier, the entrance ceremony for the players from both sides had ended, and there were still about five minutes of final preparation time before the official start of the game.

When the Thunder players entered, everyone drew a tsunami of cheers from the fans. Durant, in particular, is like a hero of Oklahoma, and before the DJ finished reading his name, the fans at the scene have all fallen into madness.

What is interesting is that the two teams that just made a big deal more than half a year ago are now meeting again, and many players are old faces in the eyes of fans.

Evans and Cousins, two new signings to the Thunder, although in terms of star quality, seem to be weaker than the current Westbrook. But after a whole season, Oklahoma fans went from undisguised boos and displeasure in the first game to cheering in the final game, and even shouting for Brooks to give Evans a chance to brush a triple-double and Cousins a chance to brush a double twenty.

The big difference isn't just that the fans are familiar with the two new signings.

What's more, the performance given by these two people is enough to shut up.

All the doubters, after about ten games of the Thunder's season, were completely speechless.

Evans' scheduling ability was honed in the previous system of the Kings. Although it is not as good as a master of control like Paul, it is difficult for Oklahoma fans to have such a more stable dribble and pass the ball, and from time to time to use dazzling ball control to kill the helm of the penalty area.

"Much better than Russell! I don't miss Russell at all, Tyrek Bullby! Hahaha!! ”

"Russell is a traitor! After that, I saw him booed once, so that he would never dare to walk into the stadium with his head up!! ”

These remarks, of course, are a bit overdone and exaggerated. But the fans are such a simple and lovely group, whether it is the fault of the players or not, if you don't play for my home team, then there will definitely be some people who will sneer at this old player.

To put it bluntly, it's still a kind of psychology that can't eat grapes and dislikes grape sourness: this deal has been done, the wood is done, I can't always miss the old man, and then don't give the newcomer a chance, right? ?

Of course, the mentality of the fans is only one aspect, and Evans' own outstanding performance is the most important reason to conquer everyone.

Oklahoma fans finally saw for the first time how terrifying Kevin Durant is without the restraint of Wei Shao, who has the right to fire unlimited fire in the true sense of the word, and can also have a good teammate to pass the ball.

With an average of only about 35 minutes of playing time per game, Durant was able to score 32 points. If it weren't for Gu Yu's change of being too pressed, the scoring champion would be properly included in the bag.

By the way, for this reason, Oklahoma fans are not polite to Gu Yu at all.

As for Cousins, that's even less to say. Oklahoma fans who have endured Perkins and the like for so many years say "Kendrick is a tough guy, he is the soul of Goose City!" But it is clear in my heart: if the Thunder's center position is strengthened, the team will definitely become extremely good.

No matter how strong Perkins' defense is, no matter how strong his mental appeal is, compared to Cousins in terms of strength, it is a sea of inferiority. It didn't even take ten games, after Cousins finished the first game, as if venting his anger at being traded by the Kings, he chopped melons and vegetables and scored 38 points and 15 rebounds, and Thunder fans have already accepted this powerful giant baby from the bottom of their hearts.

Therefore, at today's entrance ceremony, the entry of Evans and Cousins also caused a crazy shout from the fans.

"Kill them! Take out the Kings!! ”

"Tell them how good you are! Let them regret going! ”

"Thank you King, thank you cousin, hahaha! Thank you for sending us two All-Stars!! ”

All the way to the new teammates, Evans and Cousins didn't have many smiles on their faces.

They all knew very well in their hearts that although these cheers were dedicated to them, at least half of them were also shouted to the opponents opposite.

Thunder fans just don't want to admit it anymore, and everyone knows how much they miss Wei Shao. These cheers were not so much a real "thank-you" to the Kings as a demonstration to Wei Shao.

It's like two people who have just broken up, one of them has a grudge, finds a new love for the first time, and immediately brings it to the ex to show off.

These cheers, to the ears of Evans and Cousins, should have implied:

"We don't miss you at all, Russell, really! We now have two new players who are better than you combined! ”

It's really hard to make them happy.

But for these two people, this situation doesn't matter.

Because they themselves are also holding their breath, wanting to prove themselves in front of someone.

"Cousin......"

Although when watching the Kings game, when watching Gu Yu attend the press conference, and when listening to Gu Yu being interviewed by reporters, Cousins's heart has actually been touched. Those so-called grievances and hatreds in the past, now that I think about it, are just a small gap between a few young people who want to win too much, because of the difference in mentality.

But at this moment, standing on this court, I feel that this is perhaps the closest opportunity to a championship in my career so far. Looking at Gu Yu and his new teammates on the other side, they were talking happily, and the appearance of a dark horse was coming. even recalled several meetings in the regular season, when such a strong lineup of the Thunder team actually fell behind and was beaten again and again by Gu Yu.

DeMarcus Cousins, still has a heart.

"...... Today"

Cousins' fists clenched: "Let's make a break ......!" ”

If the entrance ceremony of the Thunder team is enough to "have a play" and make people's hearts flutter.

So when the Kings players, amid the DJ's deliberately low-pitched announcement, walked onto the court.

The reaction of the fans, it is even more interesting.

“BOOOOOOOOOO——！！！”

Gu Yu was naturally greeted with boos from the audience, without the slightest kindness.

"Hahahaha! This kind of atmosphere, huh? I like it, I like it! Hahaha!! ”

Of course, it is impossible for this little thing to affect our emperor's mood......

And when Wei Shao entered the stadium with a strong momentum, the fans quickly divided into several factions.

"It's Russell! Russell is coming!! Russell!! Look here!! Is it okay to come back after this contract is over? We miss you so much!! ”

Some fans, although they know that Wei Shao is unlikely to return to the Thunder team - playing next to Gu Yu, Wei Shao seems to be playing more relaxed and more accustomed to it, after all, there is such a live target as Gu Yu standing, all the criticism and ridicule, Gu Yu alone will carry it down, Wei Shao just needs to continue to play his own style and rush forward - but these fans still can't help but want to show goodwill.

You must know that this man with a fierce and vicious face has also dedicated everything for the city and this team, carrying endless pressure and infamy on his shoulders.

Now because of the other party's transfer, everyone is going to scold him?

These fans can't do this kind of thing.

But other fans, too, did it.

"And the face back?? Wouldn't it be nice to stay in that Sacramento where birds don't poop and be a dog by this big back?! Hahaha!! ”

Under the bitter ridicule and unscrupulous abuse, what is revealed is a trace of vinegar that anyone can feel.

"My mother's !!"

Belch...... Wei Shao may not feel ......

The third type of fans is even more subtle.

Russell...... Hmmm......"

These people neither cheered nor cursed, but their bodies moved slightly, as if they wanted to take a good look at Wei Shao's current appearance. But feeling the scolding and accusations of the second type of fans around him, he seemed to feel that he was a little "defective", so he was embarrassed to stand up, so he could only leave his seat slightly, squint his eyes and glance at Wei Shao's position, and then sat down immediately, clasped his hands in front of his chest, muttered a few words in a low voice, and said no more.

In fact, this is the real psychological state of Thunder fans, which combines the unconditional love of the first type of fans and the self-hypnotic hatred of the second type of fans.

Sandwiched in the middle, the slight bitterness and blessing should be the main color of this arena tonight.

It's a pity that as players, it is impossible for both sides to play with such a mentality.

Now that we've come here, no one needs to hide it.

It's already in the Western Conference finals, who doesn't want to win and advance, represent the West, and challenge the king of the East? ?

"For these five minutes, I won't talk about tactics."

On the sidelines, the Kings bench.

Phil Jackson stood in front of the players with a nonchalant expression.

"I want you to close your ears and listen."

Listen?

What to listen to??

The stunned youths don't quite understand, you look at me and I look at you, but in the end they all closed their eyes and tried to listen.

This kind of chattering feeling is the style of a Zen master, isn't it?

"Hear me clearly, all the voices in this arena right now."

Phil Jackson continued: "Hear the invective, hear the taunts, hear the encouragement, and more importantly, the pride and pride in which they shout the Thunder's name. ”

Heard it.

The players nodded slightly.

"At this time, there is no point in talking about tactics or anything, we have already said what should be said, and what should be done is in place, and then it is time to show the real skills." Phil Jackson continued, "But I want you to remember one thing: the harder they shout, the more they prove that they are terrified from the bottom of their hearts. If we don't pose any threat to them, they don't bother to spray us, scold us, or pretend to support us. So their shouts only prove one thing...... That's their fear. ”

Stretching out a finger, the old man said: "Okay, now open my eyes and go on the field, I want to see you in 48 minutes...... Destroy the Thunder!! ”