Chapter 270: The showdown between the MVP favorites
The Thunder, who was beaten to overtake in the first half, didn't want to lose the victory of this game just like that, and they still have a chance. The opportunity lies in their performance of Westbrook, who has been riding alone for many times.
There is only one player per game in modern basketball. None of the players who can be included in history can accomplish such a feat.
The Thunder in the second half clearly opened up and gave Westbrook a single ball to hold the ball.
Unfortunately, Linson's effect in the inside was so good. Westbrook had no desire to rush into the inside. His three-pointers were very frustrating. This season, he made more three-pointers than before, and his efficiency was also the peak of history. Although in the eyes of many people, this 35% three-point shooting rate was the passing level, but he couldn't resist the number of shots. Westbrook scored a lot in three-pointers.
Facing Brooks, who was almost half a head shorter than him, Westbrook directly raised his hand and scored a three-pointer.
The feeling is coming, our Thunder Emperor is back. The Thunder fans gave Westbrook enough cheers. The reason why Westbrook is called one person and one city this year is because he staged a scene of a lone hero turning the tables on his own during many disadvantages in the game. These things are loved by American fans who advocate personal heroism.
Especially this year, Durant's departure made many people think that the Thunder would fall into reconstruction and could not enter the playoffs, but Westbrook still used his tenacious personal ability to lead the team to this point.
This three-pointer allowed Brooks to adjust his defense, and he got closer to the ground, but the jump shot was successful after forcing explosive power to speed up. He seemed to have retrieved Westbrook, who had no solution to the zombie jump shot, and completed the jump shot in the middle distance where Lin Sen did not defend.
In the second quarter, Linson completed a single quarter of 20. So for Westbrook, now it is at the Thunder home court. He cannot disappoint the fans who support him. He wants to turn the third quarter into Westbrook time.
Westbrook in the third quarter scored 7 points in 3 of 4 shots in the first three minutes, and Brooks had no way to stop Westbrook from playing.
McMillan was quickly suspended. Adams on the opposite side didn't have much offensive ability, but he was really a king of positioning. Even on the offensive end, he was a positioning warrior. Everything was for Westbrook's attack. Lin Sen really wanted to ask, are you Westbrook's licking dog?
When Westbrook made a mid-range shot twice in a row, Adams stuck Linson behind. Adams' body was wide enough and it was not so easy to get around. On the contrary, Westbrook's only time was because he rushed into the inside to challenge Linson's defense.
Westbrook is undoubtedly one of the two super popular MVP this year. The basic data of the two make people feel that they have entered the era of data explosion. It is estimated that the number of triple-doubles these two people have completed this year is more than everyone else has combined since 2010.
Although their rebounds have a certain amount of moisture. Because of tactical needs, the two teams will often block the position and let the guards push back the rebound, but this is a little too terrifying.
Lin Sen has now averaged 29.6 points, 11.7 rebounds, 5.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 3.1 blocks per game, but from the overall basic data, he is still slightly inferior. With the announcement of the All-Star MVP, he has risen to third place in the regular season MVP power list.
This is a conversation between the popular MVPs, but at the beginning, Lin Sen didn't focus on Westbrook at all, because he probably hasn't adapted to his identity as a superstar.
Faced with such a situation, Lin Sen directly responded to Westbrook's attack. His anger was not vented tonight, but Lin Sen's condition began to decline on the offensive end. Lin Sen's first offense was interfered with by Robertson's double-team, and this time he did not succeed.
Adams stuck Lin Sen behind him. In the second quarter, Lin Sen grabbed three frontcourt boards. It was definitely a huge shame for himself, the king of frontcourt boards and the king of position. This position was very strong, and Westbrook easily grabbed the rebound.
He quickly pushed back and Westbrook rushed on the field like a turtle of ninja turtle. It was too fast. Linson and George could only follow behind to eat the dust.
Brooks can keep up with his speed, but it is useless to keep up. If Brooks takes action to steal, it is very likely that it will be just a 21 that will be worth the last time.
This is the Thunder's tactic. Since the two old guys connected to the Heat have become the old man's health-preserving style, the fastest counterattack is the guy in front of him. If it weren't for his counterattack ability and his positional combat style, it would be really not easy to maintain a 45% hit rate this season.
Two minutes later, there was another timeout, and it was still McMillan's timeout. Because the Thunder had tied the score, Donovan instead sat firmly on Diaoyutai and was comfortable. This is how this famous NCAA coach was.
Westbrook made another 2 of 3 shots in the past two minutes and scored 4 points and 2 assists. His pass made Sabonis Jr. hit another three-pointer. Sadies Young's double-team did not work at all, but instead gave his defender a good opportunity.
With 11 points in the half-quarter, Westbrook seemed to plan to stage a rhythm of 20 in a single quarter.
If George has not been seriously injured, it would be a good choice for him to defend Westbrook, but his last foot injury made the Pacers' team doctor very cautious. It is not recommended that George defend a top defender like Westbrook. The opponent's lateral movement speed and excessive lateral movement involvement will make George's foot injury recur.
"Russell, that's it. Conquer your home court, this is your territory. No matter whether they are the number one in the East or the number one in the league, we only have one goal, that is victory!"
The Thunder's DJ has already started to roar at home. Even if Durant leaves, even if they are not a championship-level team, they still haven't given up on playing like other teams this season, because they still have their real heading to Westbrook.
Chapter completed!