Chapter 421: The multi-core nature of the Pacers
This big hat instantly inspired a counterattack from the Pacers, and it was this big hat that completely wiped out the opponent's spirit. Anthony once again did not return to defense. You played the fifth small, but you were not as fast as the opponent's first and fourth small. Let me ask what kind of mood Donovan would feel at this moment.
In the second half, Lin Sen scored 17 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists in the third quarter, widening the gap to double digits. However, after Lin Sen got out, the Thunder still did not get the score back. The two white turrets began to get angry. They simply joined forces in the fourth quarter and hit a level 4 three-pointer at the beginning and directly scored a score difference to 20 points. Lin Sen simply put on his coat and started to be the captain of the towel team.
124:102, the Pacers won the final victory. Looking at the Thunder on the opposite side, the Pacers' former player George played the best. Tonight, he scored 33 points and 7 rebounds with 11 of 19 shots, which at least proved that the Thunder would definitely not lose money in exchange for him.
"The game was pretty good. Today's scoring champion. Unfortunately, we don't want you to take away the victory!" Lin Sen smiled and said hello to George.
George gave him a blank look, then gave him a hug, and responded by: "The next game is Oklahoma, I won't let you win the game so easily."
"Let's wait and see!"
The big screen was given to the two people holding the field, and Bill Walton also joked: "Paul's expression doesn't want to talk to Lin as much. The Pacers lost the double super giants, but what they gained was the multi-core style of playing. I seem to feel that the Pacers are not weaker than last year."
Lin Sen might have won very legendary data in this opening game. He had 30 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in the first three quarters. He could have a 40 triple-double in the fourth quarter, regardless of this time, he had no chance to play at all.
Just looking at the star status, the Thunder is definitely a Big Three. Adams can also be regarded as a quasi-All-Star existence, otherwise how could he get an annual salary of nearly 20 million yuan?
But this game was completely destroyed by the Pacers. Speaking of core? Lin Sen is a super core. There is no problem. MVP in the finals is not considered core, which is a bit surprising. But then I thought about it, is Iguodala really considered core of the Warriors...
Take a look at other players. Oladipo has been trained by the Magic, but if it weren't for not meeting expectations, how could it become a defensive player who was trading Ibaka, a declining state? Gallinari has always been called the media as the core. Who uses him as the core? Then run wildly in the lottery zone!
Strictly speaking, the Pacers have only one superstar, that is Lin Sen, but this team of superstars has stunned the Thunder. Although it is not as exaggerated as the Mavericks who killed the Big Three Heat in 2011, the clock in and after get off work in this three quarters still caused a sensation.
This game made many people understand the depth of the Pacers' lineup. In this game, 7 players were in double ranks.
In addition to Lin Sen's 30 points, Oladipo scored 21 points, made 3 of 6 three-pointers, made 6 of 10 shots in the game, and had 6 assists, and only played 28 minutes, which was much more efficient than his time in the Thunder.
Garlinari's scoring data has declined slightly compared to last season. He scored 17 points on 6 of 9 shots and 3 of 5 three-pointers. This efficiency is much better than last season, especially in the fourth quarter, his two three-pointers allowed the game to get off work early. Garlinari is also an advantage and disadvantage. If he doesn't put too much pressure on his side, his efficiency will be very high and his shooting percentage will be very good. But as the core, letting him fight against the best defensive players on the opposite side is an unreliable thing. So in the post-match interview, he very directly admitted that playing at the Pacers is very comfortable, and there is no need to do too much, and there is no pressure.
Gordon protected his knees more and played for less than 26 minutes. He thought that George left him the second in command, and the new guys came to assist him. As a result, he only scored 14 points in the first game, and was probably the only player among the first four scorers of the Pacers with a shooting percentage of not exceeding 50%. He was too tough in the second quarter. Even after getting some easyballs, he did not score back 50%. Even so, he scored 15 points.
Bogdanovic also scored 11 points on 3-pointers and 6 shots. Tonight he was more defined as a shooter, and he completed this task very well.
As for the two players who are also in double digits, Turner and CJ Myers? I am timid in regular time, and I attacked hard during garbage time. Their scores tonight were almost all distributed in garbage time in the fourth quarter, but they are two very important defenders in regular time. You should know that Turner is Linsen's substitute. When Linsen got off the court, he was the most important frame guard.
"It's so easy. Compared to the last minute between the Cavaliers and the Celtics, the Pacers seem to win too easily."
"In our perception, these two teams should be at the same level now, but the Thunder did not seem to have the power to fight back, so they directly made a three-quarter shot! What's the situation?"
Especially the Thunder fans themselves, they feel that their three-core should not be so bad. Although Westbrook does not have the ability to escape from heaven and earth last year, this is the inevitable impact of his dispersal of the ball. George is the one they played their best. Naturally, it is impossible to take the blame, so it can only be Anthony.
To be honest, everyone must accept Anthony's decline. In 2003, the Platinum Generation Bosh was forced to retire early due to his own reasons. Wade joined the Cavaliers with a basic salary at the current state. No one knows how much he can play. After all, he is a super-old rookie. He is now 35 and 36, and he is about to retire.
But James was just 33, and Anthony was less than one year older. Last year, James was still the first in the league, so everyone thinks that even if Anthony is not the first, he is still at the All-Star level.
"What did Cameron play? When he got on the court, our entire team's offense stopped. Do you have a chance to not run on the Pacers' defense? Let him play singles? It's better to let MVP come."
"Forget the offense! Ten thousand people stab the defense. Once the Pacers launch a fast attack, Paul will always make up for his position, which is hurting his physical strength."
"It seems that his offense is not enough to make up for his defense. So what is the difference between this and Ines Kante, who we traded in the past? Maybe Ines' scoring speed is faster than him."
Chapter completed!