George lowered his center of gravity, spread his hands, and assumed a standard defensive posture.
He has been looking forward to today's game for a long time!
After Mark Jackson informed him that he would return in the game against the Thunder, George began preparations.
He watched all 9 games played by the Thunder this year, focusing on the characteristics of Kevin Durant's "Thunder Hammer".
George knows that whether he can limit Durant on the defensive end will play an important role in the direction of the game.
But not only did he not have the slightest fear, facing off against his opponent's main general made George extremely excited!
"Little rookie, do you know who I am?"
Durant also lowered his center of gravity, changing hands and dribbling to observe the defense while talking trash.
George remained unmoved, his eyes firmly fixed on his opponent, and his concentration was highly concentrated.
The next moment, the God of Death moved!
I saw him dribbling with his hips, handing the ball to his left hand, then shuffling the ball and raising his center of gravity.
"Look, I'm Kevin Durant!"
With that said, Durant stepped forward with his right foot and mobilized all his body skills to make a huge crossover!
George was deceived by this realistic fake action and couldn't help but take a step to the left.
After Durant pulled the ball back, he broke through to the left.
At this time, George struggled to control his body's center of gravity and adjust his steps, trying to keep up with his opponent.
Unexpectedly, Durant's fake move was still false this time!
He dribbled with his left hand and actually did another crossover...
This time, George was completely shaken away and even staggered back.
Durant smiled slightly and directly took action...
"Shua~"
The basketball hits the net!
3:2, this is Durant’s response!
"Oh~ Kevin Durant's classic double.crossover is called double change in Chinese! Countless defenders have been killed by this move!"
Yu Jia commented timely.
"With Durant's height, being able to make changes of such magnitude and speed is a nightmare for any defensive player!"
Yang Yi added.
His eyes returned to the playing field.
After being scored, George was a little embarrassed and quickly raised his right hand to indicate that it was his problem.
McGrady gave his little brother a meaningful look, walked to him and said, "Do you want to solve it yourself, or should I help you solve it?"
George was stunned when he heard this. Big Brother clearly wanted him to respond to Durant himself!
Normally, if the opponent's main player performs well, Tracy McGrady will definitely stand up and respond.
But today, t-mac actually intends to give this opportunity to George, which shows that he is deliberately cultivating him!
"Okay, I'll do it!"
George nodded in agreement.
In transition between offense and defense, Lowry holds the ball and organizes at the top of the key.
McGrady signaled his teammates to pull away, clear one side, and hand it to George, who himself squatted silently in the bottom corner.
Lowry understood the idea and lobbed the ball to George, taking away the opposing Westbrook with him.
After Pickle got the ball, he immediately started attacking.
He dribbled the ball at a 45° angle while observing Durant's defense.
[The center of gravity is high, there is a chance for breakthrough!]
This is George's judgment after reading the defense.
The next moment, he moved!
George first dribbled the ball continuously from his hips, then suddenly made a cross step, lowered his center of gravity, and broke through to the right.
Durant quickly moved sideways.
But after all, he is not good at defense and did not block his opponent in the first place.
After George gained half a position advantage, he accelerated to break through inside.
But he knows very well that Durant is tall and has long arms. Once he reaches the basket, it will be difficult for him to successfully complete the shot.
As a result, George accelerated all the way to the free throw line and suddenly pulled his hips back.
Durant's choice of pickled peppers was already anticipated.
But he was helpless. With a height of nearly 2.1 meters, it was difficult for him to control his center of gravity in the first place. He could only watch his opponent complete the shot.
"Shua~"
The basketball also hit the net crisply.
5:2, the Rockets continue to lead!
After the goal, George looked at Durant while retreating and spread his hands in response.
Xiaoshuai was amused by this slightly provocative action.
Good guy, a first-year rookie wants to challenge himself?
Durant once again walked to the baseline to ask for the ball, and Westbrook wisely handed the ball to him and ran away.
As soon as the game started, there was such a competitive scene, which made the fans at the scene very happy.
In addition, Thunder fans are famously passionate, and for a while, the Ford Center Arena was overwhelmed by the sound.
"okc!!!"
"okc!!!"
"okc!!!"
In the fanatical atmosphere, the players on the field were all filled with adrenaline.
After Durant dribbled the ball past half court, he made a direct pull towards George.
Three-point arrow, the flames of hell!
The basketball made a rainbow-like arc and flew directly into the net.
"wow!!!"
"kd!!!"
The fans were completely excited, and their cheers were so loud that they seemed to tear down the roof of the stadium.
After Durant scored, he imitated George's actions and spread his hands towards the latter.
Offense and defense transition.
Thunder fans spontaneously stood up and continued to cheer for the team.
"Defense!!!"
"Defense!!!"
"Defense!!!"
.......
Amid the commotion, George singled out Durant for the second time and ended in failure.
However, Yao Ming was like Optimus Prime in the paint, easily grabbing rebounds.
The Thunder double-teamed Yao at the first opportunity, forcing the latter to pass the ball.
The Rockets reorganized their offense.
After some movement, Griffin held the ball and faced Ibaka's defense.
Perhaps because of underestimating the opponent, Griffin's small hook shot after turning back was weak and was directly slapped away by the opponent.
The basketball passed over the arms and came to near half-court.
George, who was already retreating on defense, happened to pick up the basketball.
At this time, there are only 5 seconds left in the attack time.
Lowry hurriedly ran to George, trying to reorganize the attack.
Unexpectedly, Paojiao suddenly pushed forward with his right hand, as if to say, "Calm down."
Then, he took action directly at the Thunder’s logo!
This choice of shot not only stunned the opponents and fans, but also the Rockets teammates.
Good guy, you weren't beaten stupid by Durant, were you?
Attack directly from such a distance?!
Durant, who was not far away, felt an ominous feeling in his heart after seeing George shooting.
The range of this shot was extremely high, and it seemed to have been flying in the air for a century.
"No, are you really going in?"
Looking at the straight trajectory, a Thunder fan in the stands said doubtfully.
For a moment, there was silence in the arena.
Everyone is holding their breath and waiting for the results...