Chapter 198: The Great Ups and Downs
Wang Shuang used the Chinese media as a voice channel.
Then let the American media reprint it, and then affect the psychology of the opponent.
This is not the first time he has used this tactic.
In fact, in history, such small tricks have even been used in games between major powers.
Put the news in some unpopular media.
to achieve their own ends.
Reporter Liu got the interview transcript.
It was immediately reported to the media department.
Naturally, the sports media department is a treasure.
Each time, Wang Shuang made some remarks through Tencent.
will make the number of clicks and comments on the website increase dramatically.
After that, it was reprinted by major media and forwarded by the forum.
In the area of professional sports, the domestic media has always eaten the excrement of the American media.
Through Wang Shuang, he finally hardened.
Able to poop and pee on the head of their American counterparts.
The other party must also use his mouth to obediently continue.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see it.
Wang Shuang's words are just provoking the relationship between the Thunder King and the Bomb.
But everyone is in the mood of watching the excitement and not thinking about it.
Major media, reporters, and forums have all forwarded it.
Wang Shuang sees Westbrook as an even greater threat. γ
Who is the real leader of the Thunder? γ
"Durant didn't play well in Game 3, Wang Shuang thinks Westbrook is a more terrible enemy"
Such titles are constantly stimulating the eyes of fans.
Of course, Thunder fans also know that Wang Shuang is arching the fire.
"Wang Shuang's this is too insidious, and he is making angry remarks here. He used this trick when he fought the Warriors before to make the Warriors let their guard down. β
"Bing is not tired of deceit, if there is no contradiction within the thunder, it will not be affected by this kind of speech."
"It's hard to say, Durant and Wei Shao had an argument in the third game, and it is said that they also had an argument in the locker room."
"If the team is not stable, the series is really difficult to say, and this move is really too bad."
Thunder fans are certainly dissatisfied.
However, there are too many Wang Shuang fans in China.
And most of the fans who like the Thunder are young.
They knocked out Spurs in the semi-finals.
As a result, many older fans support Wang Shuang and the Lakers.
"This is really a soldier who never gets tired of cheating, if Durant loses the West, he is ready to run away in the summer!"
"If the Lakers want to win, they really have to rely on the Thunder civil strife. There is no contradiction in the Thunder, and the Lakers really have no point to win. β
"Look at Game 4, if the score is tied, the balance of the series will shift to the Lakers."
Wang Shuang's remarks really caused a lot of waves.
Watching the media bustle.
Wang Shuang's heart was not shocked.
He knew that off-the-plate tricks were just small means.
Maybe it will have some effect.
But it can also be counterproductive.
Make the opponent more united.
Want to win the series.
What's more important is that it's strong.
and on-the-spot play.
The Lakers are currently pulling one back.
But the win was thrilling.
The Thunder will certainly make a big adjustment in Game 4.
It's the day of the game.
The Thunder players were chased and intercepted by reporters.
Durant directly declined the pregame interview.
Wei Shao walked silently through the players' tunnel in a fancy coat.
Only head coach Donovan took questions from reporters.
When asked about the relationship between the two core players in the team.
Donovan replied: "The two of them have been fighting together for so many years, they have succeeded, they have failed, they are like brothers. Thunder is their home, and it's not someone who says something casually that will make them change. I feel like the Lakers are a great team and they shouldn't be learning from their old rivals, the Celtics, it's not their style. β
Donovan's reply was very vicious.
On the one hand, it denied that there was a contradiction between Durant and Wei Shao.
On the one hand, he also mocked the Lakers.
Think the Lakers are playing an off-the-board game.
Of course, the Celtics were lying down and were shot.
Because in terms of playing off-board moves.
The Celts are the ancestors.
And the Lakers and Celtics have always been incompatible.
Back then, the Lakers suffered a lot of losses from the Celtics.
Why are you playing the same tricks as Kaizi now?
With that said, Donovan went to the locker room to prepare for the game.
Although the verbal response is wonderful.
But Donovan didn't have a bottom in his heart.
Because the atmosphere of Durant and Wei Shao in the past two days is really not right.
In fact, Durant has been a little off the beaten track all season.
This season the Thunder regular season is 55 wins.
Not a particularly good result.
But in the playoffs, they took out the Spurs with 67 wins.
It is enough to show that the strength of the team is very strong.
A lot of games lost in the regular season.
The Thunder are all ahead of the big lead.
Later, the power was cut off and reversed by the opponent.
When it comes to critical moments, the chain always drops.
Fortunately, it was the playoffs.
The three military lives, and the semi-finals did a terrible opponent.
And the most feared opponent stumbled in the first round.
I thought it would be relatively smooth when I got to the west.
As a result, internal contradictions and suspicions still appeared.
There was silence in the Thunder's locker room.
Willis and Durant don't speak to each other.
In the last game, the two had an argument during the game.
And then didn't speak all day.
Donovan is really unspeakable in the face of this situation.
They're not students anymore, they're not children anymore.
Why are you still so naΓ―ve in dealing with emotions?
Donovan thought to himself: "The Thunder still protect Kevin and Russell too well, they really deal with their emotions like children and students, but the reality is not like that." Kevin still wants to leave without winning the championship, it seems that he doesn't understand the horror of public opinion, and other teams are not so easy to lead. β
Durant was drafted to the SuperSonics in 2007.
In 2008, the supersonic moved to the sparsely populated Oklahoma area.
The entire team traded away from star stars Ray Allen and Lewis at the start.
Then there was a big change of blood, and all the players who had a little temper were traded.
Durant became the sole core of the team.
After that, the team selected Westbrook and Harden.
A complete youth army.
The three men did not even have tattoos on their arms.
(Durant tattooed on the stomach)
The atmosphere in the team is very good.
It's more like a college team.
At that time, Durant always liked to carry a schoolbag when he was interviewed.
People gave him the nickname "Schoolbag Du".
If the team can stay pure like this.
The championship should be a matter of time.
But the 12-year-old deal made people realize.
The Thunder are also an NBA team.
It is part of the capital market of professional sports.
After that, the NBA showed more and more the cruel side to Durant and Wei Shao.
One day, Durant stopped carrying his bag during his postgame interview.
He's been well protected by the team.
His leadership position is also too well deserved.
He didn't fight because he came to the team and was the core.
Only the championship, the first person in the league is to fight.
The boss of the team, he still needs to fight?
Now, it seems that there is a real need to fight.
Donovan had a lot of thoughts on his mind.
In the end, nothing was said.
He knows where he stands.
I know how many pounds and taels he has.
There are some things to say or not to say.
It doesn't make sense for an NBA head coach.
"Cheer up boys, tonight's game, we're going to win the ......"
He still said some words of encouragement that didn't hurt or itch.
But do these words actually work?
Only God knows.
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Stamps' fourth battle.
and attracted a large number of celebrities to watch the game.
This game will determine whether Stamps can have one more game.
If the win is won, the two sides are tied.
Regardless of the outcome of the fifth game.
Both sides are going to come back here for Game 6.
If they lose, the Lakers will likely have to confess in Russia.
The team's owners, the Bass siblings, encouraged and mobilized the players before the game.
Both are very positive.
Because of the playoffs, the winning streak.
Let the Lakers' income this season increase significantly.
The box office revenue of a game alone is extremely impressive.
Especially a key game like this.
Front-row seat tickets are sold very high.
If the Lakers can make it to the Finals.
The box office revenue is even more impressive.
But for the encouragement of the boss.
The Lakers players aren't too much of a buyer.
There was no stirring response in the dressing room.
It made the Bass brothers and sisters a little embarrassed.
On the contrary, it was Wang Shuang and Kobe Bryant's simple two words of greeting.
Everyone cheered up.
The game starts at half past seven Pacific Time.
The starting line-ups for both sides are the same as in the previous game.
Hibbert was the first to touch the ball on the jump ball.
And in the first offensive.
Hit a mid-range jumper near the free throw line.
Hibbert can open the scoring with one goal.
For him, it was already a successful task.
Then, the two sides began a goal shootout.
It's very different from the last high-intensity defensive battle.
Both sides started this game with a good hand.
Wang Shuang, Westbrook, Kobe, and Durant all hit three-pointers one after another.
The two sides opened the game for five minutes.
It was 21:18.
The Lakers lead the Thunder by three points.
The first quarter was tied at 38:35 on both sides.
The Lakers scored 38 points in the first quarter.
Wang Shuang and Kobe Bryant both scored double-doubles in a single quarter.
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The Lakers' second lineup is starting to pull out.
Scott boldly uses Nick Young.
Nick Young hit two three-pointers in a row from the outside.
Stop the Thunder.
After the pause comes back.
Love, Nick Young, and Jeff Green all hit back-to-back goals.
In the previous series.
The Lakers' second-team perimeter three-pointers will explode at least once.
Of course, this outbreak is based on the fact that Wang Shuang is in the middle.
Wang Shuang's powerful frontcourt rebounds under the basket.
and excellent responsiveness.
It gave the second team a basis for the nerves shooters to shoot.
Tonight, the shooters finally broke out.
Nick Young hit three three-pointers in the second quarter.
Lowe hit two three-pointers.
Jeff Green hit two three-pointers.
Tony Allen hit a three-pointer.
The Lakers unleashed a 31:10 super offensive blaster.
40 points in a single quarter.
In one fell swoop, the difference between the two sides was stretched to 20 points.
No one expected such a scene.
Wang Shuang himself didn't expect it.
He missed a single three-pointer in the second quarter.
Just grab the frontcourt rebound under the basket.
Grabbed five frontcourt rebounds in the first quarter.
Plenty of ammunition was provided to the group of outside shooters.
The Lakers' outburst was a big surprise.
The fans at the scene were even more ecstatic.
The Lakers finally had a big win in the playoffs.
"I feel like this is a hearty victory."
"2:2 draw, I hope to enter the finals!"
"Steady, steady, steady in the third quarter, this one will be won. The series scales are in favor of the Lakers! β
The fans are nervous and expectant.
In the second half, the Thunder really launched a counterattack.
Wei Shao and Durant have made efforts.
Hit the Lakers with a 10:0 attack wave.
But the Lakers made adjustments right away.
Randolph and Bryant scored back-to-back attacks in the low post.
The referee was also on the side of the Lakers at this time.
Ibaka was soon sent off the break with three fouls.
Bryant used the breakthrough to create one kill after another.
Scored 8 points in a row.
The Lakers stabilized the situation.
As a "classic" team.
Once the Lakers are much ahead.
It's really not easy to be turned over.
What's more, the lead came to 20 points.
At the end of the third quarter, the two sides were tied in a single quarter.
The Lakers still hold a 20-point lead.
In the fourth quarter, the Thunder had some intention of giving up.
Donovan was off the pitch to tell the players not to give up.
But the Thunder was demoralized.
At this time, there should be a team boss who stands up.
Lead the team out of the woods.
For the Thunder.
Once a tie is reached.
Even if the next game is back in Russia.
It's also bad for morale.
Even if it's a lot behind.
The fourth verse should also be a fight.
Just like the Lakers did in Russian City.
Losing is not losing.
But the whole Thunder team is out of shape.
The whole team watched as they were slaughtered by the Lakers.
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The Lakers' outside battery fired again.
Nick Young hit his fourth three-pointer of the night.
Luwei is even more like entering a no-man's land.
Take a casual walk under the basket and roll over for a jumper.
Baseline jumper.
Left-handed layup.
At its peak, the difference was nearly 30 points.
The Lakers finally held the victory firmly in the palm of their hands.
In the final five minutes, the Thunder gave up resistance.
In the end, the Lakers 119:100.
A 19-point advantage over the Thunder.
It was the Lakers' first 15-plus-point win in the playoffs this season.
Thanks to the burst of the group of shooters.
The victory left many Lakers fans ecstatic.
For a while, the forum was full of arguments that the Lakers wanted to win the series and enter the Finals.
At the same time, the internal contradictions of the Thunder were reraised.
Many people say that Wang Shuang is a "clever calculation".
A counter-plot made the Thunder lose their unity and morale.
Of course, Wang Shuang is also very happy to win this game.
His stats in this field are not remarkable.
12 points, 14 rebounds and six assists.
Among them, the frontcourt rebounds were mainly concentrated in the second quarter.
This one was a big explosion for the Lakers.
Wang Shuang is a person who is not greedy for data.
Naturally, there won't be a lot of points.
Back to the apartment in the evening.
Jessica Chan ordered a table of food and opened a bottle of red wine to celebrate Wang Shuang.
Wang Shuang took a drink and ate a little.
But it doesn't seem to be in high spirits.
Jessica Chan asked, "What's the matter, are you unhappy to win today?" β
Wang Shuangdao: "Of course I'm happy to win, but I laugh at the end, and I laugh the sweetest." β
Miss Chen said: "You guys are tied, go to Russia in the next game, win, and come back, you can advance, right?" It's the same as fighting a warrior. β
Wang Shuang nodded, shook his head again, and said, "It's not that simple. We were able to win this game because the shooters broke out. But I'm sure they won't break out again in this series. The next game is when the Thunder return home...... We're going to have a hard time. β
Wang Shuang's worries are not unreasonable.
The Lakers' shooter group broke out once in a series and it was not bad.
The next game goes to Russia, and the Thunder will definitely kill the three armies.
A big defeat will make Durant and Wei Shao temporarily abandon their differences.
Reunite and give your opponent a hard blow.
So, a win in the third game is a good thing.
But sometimes big wins aren't necessarily a good thing.
Win 1 point and win 58 points, the result is the same.
If this one the Lakers are bite the bullet down.
Maybe it's better for the series.
For example, in the first round against the Warriors.
A 20-point reversal.
It's a huge bonus to the team's morale.
The warrior was taken away directly.
As for tonight...... Everything is hard to say.
Jessica Chen saw that Wang Shuang was a little worried.
He hugged him and said, "Win or lose, you're going back to Stamps, aren't you?" β
Wang Shuang nodded and said, "Yes, of course I will come back." β
"Then one day, you will always stand up."
Jessica Chen's comfort was heartwarming.
But apprehension about the series.
Only Wang Shuang himself can understand.
Two days later, the Lakers returned to Russian City.
The first night at the hotel felt terrible.
The hotel said the air conditioning was broken.
Not only was there no air conditioning all night.
And there are workers repairing air conditioners all the time.
As a result, the Lakers players didn't get a good night's sleep.
The next night at the Energy Center.
The fans of the Russian city showed a thunderous explosion of enthusiasm.
The whole audience wore white T-shirts.
The tsunami-like "OKC".
Lakers players in purple jerseys are all but submerged here.
The tuned Thunder is extremely aggressive.
Dealing with the Lakers with a strangled defense from the first quarter.
The scale of refereeing is obviously much looser.
In Los Angeles will be whistled foul defense.
Won't be blown here tonight.
The Thunder used defense to counter back.
At the beginning, he beat the Lakers 12:0.
The tone was set for the whole game.
Thunder stormy attack.
Durant wasn't out there today and shooting three-pointers.
Instead, he repeatedly went to the basket to make damage.
Wang Shuang fouled twice in the first quarter and went down to rest.
As soon as Wang Shuang got off the court, the Lakers' offense and defense collapsed by half.
trailed by 13 points in the first quarter.
He lost by 10 more points in the second quarter.
The Lakers trailed the Thunder by 23 points at halftime.
It's really a big up-and-down, it's too exciting.
The last game of the Lakers God Thunder.
Needless to say tonight, the Thunder winning by less than 20 points is considered to be a face-saving experience for the Lakers and Kobe.
In the second half, it was too difficult for the Lakers to fill the hole.
The group of shooters who played in the last game.
It's all gone tonight.
Disappeared without a trace.
Nick Young missed two shots from the field.
Later, Scott didn't dare to let him go.
The Lakers' group of shooters are all home Dragons and away bugs.
It's hard to help when it's like this.
At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led by 28 points.
Scott couldn't help it and gave up the game early.
In the end, Thunder 125:95.
A huge 30-point advantage slaughtered the Lakers at home.
avenged the last game of being beaten by the Lakers.
The big score also came to 3:2.
Got the match point to enter the finals.
And for the Lakers.
Once again, they were on the edge of the cliff.
Various data, historical experience, etc.
The chances of the Lakers making it to the Finals are already low.
Even if the sixth battle is won.
The seventh went to Russia.
On the road, there is a high probability that the Thunder will win the Western Conference championship.
And the greater probability is.
They will be eliminated in the sixth battle.
After all, in history, the team that won Tianwang Mountain.
82% of them won the final series.
82%, this probability is not ordinarily high.
On the plane back to Los Angeles.
The Lakers players looked both lost and relaxed.
The loss is that it may not really be able to win.
Relaxedly, they all did their best.
Even Kobe Bryant smiled and joked, saying, "The next game, in Stamps, I can retire with honor!" β
Kobe Bryant had already figured out that he would retire at Stamps.
This is not a good thing for him.
Only Wang Shuang, the flame of the pursuit of victory in his heart has not been extinguished.
And, it will never go out.
(End of chapter)