Chapter 152 Battle Thunder Three Young Masters(1/2)
Amid the cheers and shouts of the fans in the audience, the game between the Warriors and Thunder officially began.
In the jump ball session, Randolph defeated Krstic and was the first to touch the basketball and move it back to the backcourt, giving the Warriors the first opportunity to attack.
Curry dribbled the ball quickly toward the frontcourt and came to the top of the arc to organize the attack.
Sun Yi immediately ran forward to coordinate the pick-and-roll.
Westbrook, who was pursuing the defense, tried to use his body to force his way through the screen, but was firmly blocked by Sun Yi.
"This guy's body is really hard!"
Westbrook went to watch Sun Yi's game last year with Durant and others.
At that time, he didn't have the slightest interest in the unknown Sun Yi, but less than a year later, this guy was able to compete with him.
Just as Westbrook was reminiscing about the past, Sun Yi quickly headed towards the penalty area.
Curry, who broke through to the mid-range area on the right, had quick eyes and quick hands and hit the ball to the middle.
Sun Yi, who was cutting inside, received the pass, took a step forward, rose into the air, and dunked the ball into the basket with one hand.
2:0!
"The Warriors played the familiar Sun Ku pick-and-roll. The two guys cooperated so well that people never get tired of watching it!" Barkley said with emotion in the TNT studio.
On the court, Sun Yi and Curry high-fived and celebrated, then quickly retreated.
It was the Thunder's turn to attack. At this time, the fans at the scene did not sit down as usual and shouted slogans to cheer for the home team.
Westbrook dribbled the ball to the three-point line and was a little annoyed when he saw the baby-faced Warriors guard standing at the free throw line.
What a look down on his shooting ability!
So, an angry Westbrook pulled it up and threw the ball stiffly.
Bang!
The basketball bounced out of the frame and missed!
On the Thunder bench, head coach Scott Brooks saw the scene on the court and shook his head helplessly.
Sometimes, he really can't understand Westbrook's offensive options.
On the court, Sun Yi fought hard to grab a backcourt rebound, turned around and quickly advanced toward the frontcourt.
The Thunder retreated very quickly and did not allow the Warriors to launch a defensive counterattack.
Sun Yi dribbled to the outside of the three-point line, observed his teammates' movements, and prepared to deal the cards.
Jeff Green knew Sun Yi's playing style and immediately stepped forward to defend closely, providing physical confrontation and not giving Sun Yi a comfortable passing space.
In the right corner, Curry quickly ran toward the basket along the baseline.
Westbrook followed immediately, determined to crush the babyface in all aspects and let the Warriors know the cost of underestimating him.
After the primary school student rushed into the penalty area, with the help of Randolph's cover, he ran along the baseline toward the left corner.
"Damn cover!"
Westbrook, who was pursuing the defense, was blocked by Randolph and had to go around the screen to pursue the defense.
At the same time, Sun Yi, who was controlling the ball outside the three-point line, suddenly used his strength to squeeze out Green who was defending him, and immediately passed the ball to the left corner.
Curry, who had just run to the left corner, received the pass, immediately took off and quickly threw the basketball in his hand.
Westbrook arrived quickly and immediately rushed to interfere, but it was too late.
"Whoosh!"
The basketball hits the net hollowly and hits the target steadily!
5:0!
The Thunder quickly served the baseline ball, and Westbrook quickly dribbled forward and came to the top of the arc to organize the offense.
In the mid-range area on the left, Durant leaned on Maggette and reached for the ball.
Seeing this, Westbrook passed the ball without any hesitation.
As soon as Durant received the pass, Sun Yi immediately ran over to help defend against double teams.
During this period, Durant's passing ability has not yet been fully developed, and he averaged only 2.8 assists per game this season, which is pitiful.
Unable to pass the ball to the best position, Durant could only pass the ball back to Westbrook.
The Great Turtle started immediately after receiving the pass. He felt that there was no need for a pick-and-roll.
He can beat ten paper figures like Curry!
The elementary school student actively moved laterally to block, but his physical fitness was much worse than Westbrook's, and he was ruthlessly knocked away by the giant turtle.
When Sun Yi and Randolph saw this scene, they immediately retreated to the penalty area.
Seeing this situation, Westbrook didn't get carried away and made one of the few correct choices. He stopped immediately and hit a mid-range jumper.
5:2!
After the Thunder scored the first goal, the audience burst into warm applause, and the fans sat down as they wished.
On the court, after Westbrook scored a goal, he shouted to the sky and vented the anger he had been holding in his heart.
He doesn't like to be looked down upon and will make the Warriors pay a heavy price.
The Warriors quickly sent a baseline pass. Curry dribbled the ball to the three-point line and immediately passed the ball.
Ellis stepped out of the three-point line to receive the pass. Seeing that Sevlosa quickly pursued the defense, he did not force a shot.
Seeing this situation, Sun Yi immediately stepped forward and made a ball-free screen.
With the help of the screen, Xiao Gongju got rid of the defense, broke into the penalty area, pulled the lever to avoid Kostic's interference and scored a layup.
7:2!
"Good shot! Sun Yi's pick-and-roll was very solid and created good opportunities for his teammates. His basic skills are so good."
In the sports channel studio, Director Zhang praised him without hesitation.
Looking back, the Thunder still scored from Westbrook's mid-range jumper.
It was the Warriors' turn to attack. Through passing and cutting, Maggette cut towards the basket, received Sun Yi's pass, rushed into the penalty area and flew for a layup.
Durant, who was chasing after him, immediately pounced on him and blocked the ball from behind Maggette and out of the baseline.
Sun Yi saw this scene and sighed: "This talent is so enviable!"
The Warriors sent a baseline ball, Xiao Gongju received the pass, quickly changed direction and then stepped back and shot a jumper.
Sefolosha defended very well and did not lose his position, which seriously interfered with Ellis's shooting.
"Dang!"
The basketball hit the front edge of the basket and bounced out.
The Thunder protected the backcourt rebounds and Westbrook dribbled the ball forward quickly.
Other Thunder players ran quickly, tearing apart the Warriors' defense.
The Big Turtle dribbled the ball to the outside of the three-point line to organize the offense. He found that the Warriors' defense was surprisingly good, and his teammates failed to get a chance.
In the mid-range area on the right, Durant leaned on Maggette and reached for the ball.
Westbrook immediately passed the ball and then rushed into the penalty area, preparing to fight for the offensive rebound.
Durant received the pass, and out of the corner of his eye saw the Warriors' No. 9 rookie running over to attack again, and immediately turned over and shot a jumper.
Maggette reacted and immediately rushed to interfere.
Durant was a little anxious when shooting this ball, and his hit rate was predictable.
Bang!
The basketball bounced out of the frame and missed!
At the basket, Randolph trapped Krstic behind him, fought hard to get the backcourt rebound, and immediately found Sun Yi and passed it over.
Sun Yi received the pass, ran towards the frontcourt as quickly as possible, and launched a defensive counterattack.
At this time, only Westbrook and Sefolosha of the Thunder retreated.
The Warriors got an opportunity to play more and less. Sun Yi rushed into the penalty area and, after a physical confrontation with Westbrook, scored a tough layup.
"Good shot! Sun played the ball very decisively and the counterattack was very beautiful." Barkley commented.
On the court, Westbrook dribbled toward the frontcourt.
Durant did not ask for the ball in this round and signaled Westbrook to play it himself.
Seeing this situation, the great turtle would definitely not be humble, so he waved to the inside and called for pick-and-roll cooperation.
After the pick-and-roll was ready, Westbrook used the screen to get rid of Curry's defense and quickly broke through into the penalty area.
Randolph, who was switching defense, immediately retreated towards the penalty area and let Westbrook shoot.
Seeing this situation, the big turtle was very angry and a little jealous.
To be continued...