Chapter 74: Opening Script
"Powerful hands burst buckles, maker Russell Westbrook~"
The sound of the live DJ was extremely exciting, and the roar of fans resounded in the Ford Center Arena.
As TNT's commentator, Reggie Miller immediately conveyed his excitement to fans across the country.
"Russell's dunk was so brutal that he literally ignored the defender. This is already his third individual score. ”
After the first two passes for Durant, Westbrook suddenly changed his selflessness and handled the ball simply and directly, and he began to attack the rim himself.
As Miller's partner in this game, Barkley smiled: "When Russell has the desire to attack, this basketball is not enough for him to play alone. Kevin can only watch from the sidelines. ”
Admittedly, as Barkley said, after Westbrook started playing on his own, the rest of the Thunder's players simply did switchback for most of the time.
Reggie Miller disagreed, "Charles, it doesn't matter if a ball is enough for them to play." Suffice it to say that the Thunder's talent is fantastic, and they're playing completely on talent...... Simple play, I think Russell and Kevin take turns to play, and they can beat the Lakers. ”
Barkley smiled and shook his head: "Reggie, that's not the case. Although the Thunder maintain a nearly ten-point lead, their disadvantage in this game has been clearly revealed. ”
Seeing Miller listening, Barkley continued: "I have to say, the Lakers have been really amazing this season. They've metamorphosed as a whole, and these guys have made the game easy! You look at their passing and their coordination, everybody's sense of teamwork is getting really good, and it's incredible. ”
Hearing Barkley say this, Reggie Miller couldn't help but smile weirdly: "Including Kobe? ”
Barkley chuckled, but chuckled, "Man, I'm talking about everyone. Kobe Bryant is great now, he's no longer paranoid about striking iron, which makes him very efficient. ”
Barkley magically admired Kobe, which made everyone who heard it feel like the sun was coming out of the west.
"Oh, Charles, it's incredible. Well, I think you've probably positioned yourself successfully in this commentary. But you have to know that the Lakers are off to a very bad start right now, and the Thunder are already leading by nine points...... Oh, it's 11 points. ”
As Reggie Miller spoke, Serge Ibaka received Durant's transfer ball and made a mid-range jumper.
The score on the scoreboard jumped, 15:4, and the Thunder led by 11 points.
Ross Barkley looked calm, as if the situation of the game did not make any difference to him: "11 points is nothing, the game has just begun. Although the Lakers failed to maintain the success rate of their goals, their passing coordination was perfect every time. Once they find their groove, the tide will quickly turn around. ”
Miller smiled, "The Thunder have two guys who can score at any time, and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant is too old, and they don't have much chance of winning." ”
Barkley couldn't help but shake his head: "No, no, no, it's too hasty for you to think that." The Thunder's current style of play has no tactics to speak of, and it will be difficult for them to win with Russell and Kevin alone. ”
After a pause, Barkley continued: "Unless, of course, they can play phenomenally. ”
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"Guys, you're doing a great job."
With an 11-point deficit, the Lakers opted for a timeout. When the player left the field, Chu Xuan's voice came.
Hearing Chu Xuan say this, everyone couldn't help but be stunned. Being led by 11 points at the beginning, and being called a great job?
Seeing everyone's puzzled eyes, Chu Xuan smiled slightly and said slowly: "For us, the game is just a little bad on the surface. You've done a great job of passing, and then you just have to do your best to make sure you have a success rate. ”
Chu Xuan's words made the originally frustrated players suddenly warm their hearts and feel encouraged.
You know, they've been trying to do a good job of every tactical fit, but the results are a bit disappointing. And now, when the team is lagging behind, Chu Xuan not only did not say their shortcomings, but recognized their efforts. This made them feel a sense of motivation and their hearts were uplifted.
"I won't say too much on offense, you just keep it up. In the next games, we need to defend well. Seeing that everyone was listening carefully, Chu Xuan nodded secretly. Defend tightly, and resolutely can't let Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook play comfortably, and can't let them feel any easy on the court. ”
"Okay, head."
Chu Xuan nodded: "As for the defensive tactics, they will be arranged according to our pre-game." You can let the others go if necessary, but you have to guard against both of them. ”
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The game restarted with substitutions on both sides, with Jeremy Lin and Noll coming off and Blake and Whiteside coming on.
It was a regular substitution, so it didn't attract much attention.
Kobe's opponent is still Saflosa, who has been very effective defensively against Kobe in the first few minutes. Therefore, after the timeout, he was still the one who defended Kobe.
However, in this encounter, Bryant let out a vicious breath, made a jumper under Saflosa's defense, and caused his foul.
"2+1" was played, and the Lakers narrowed the gap to 8 points.
When it was the Thunder's turn to attack, the Lakers' defense was obviously changing as Chu Xuan said, and the defensive pressure faced by Durant and Westbrook was definitely several times stronger than before.
A group of Lakers players surrounded and blocked the two, and in this case, it was extremely difficult for the two to get rid of the defense.
In the end, with almost 24 seconds left, Ibaka had no choice but to make a hasty shot.
Like this kind of shooting that is not in any rhythm, to be able to shoot, it definitely takes **** luck.
Unfortunately, though, Ibaka didn't have such good luck as the basketball stumbled out of the frame and was easily picked up by Whiteside.
Such a bad attack immediately caused a cry of regret from the fans at the scene. Obviously, none of them wanted to see that.
However, to the frustration of Thunder fans, in the next few offensive rounds, this bad situation continued to appear, and it seemed that the Thunder players wanted to play a successful offense became a luxury.
"Let the others go, keep Russell and Kevin safe? Interesting strategy. ”
"After the timeout, the Lakers played several successful defenses in a row, and in the small climax of 9:0, the difference was reduced to 2 points."
"The rest of the Thunder's players are too wasteful, and no one can stand up for Russell and Kevin."