Chapter 468 Even if God comes, he cant save the Thunders basket, Im telling you that!
Entering 2012, the Thunder's tight schedule remains the same as before, without any change.
After losing to the Mavericks in the away game, they had to rush back to the Chesapeake Energy Arena to sit at home and meet the challenge of the Trail Blazers.
Last season, this Trail Blazers team ranked seventh in record, and they faced off against the Mavericks. They played well in the first few games, and their strength was good. At the beginning of the new season, their schedule is relatively easy, and they are in a wave of 4 consecutive games.
During the victory, the state was very hot.
During warm-ups, Durant chatted with Aldridge, his senior, about making a few cents.
The others didn't talk much. The Trail Blazers' lineup has changed quite a lot, so there was no need to talk.
Su Bei recognized Felton, who was in the same class, but the two were so far apart after entering the league that there was nothing to talk about.
At this time, the lineups of both teams tonight were also displayed on the screen in the arena.
Five members of the Thunder, Yin Baka, Durant, Su Bei, Billups, Westbrook.
This game will be broadcast live by TNT radio station, with Barkley and Kenny Smith providing commentary.
"If God gives the Trail Blazers another chance, they will use the No. 1 pick in the 2007 draft to continue to select that damn Oden back.
There was actually no suspense in the battle for the No. 1 pick that year. Oden's talent was too strong and he was far ahead of Durant.
It's just a pity that no matter how strong the talent is, it is all in vain if it cannot be fulfilled.
Missing out on a scoring superstar, the No. 1 pick, Oden, is still unable to play in the NBA, which is fatal to the Trail Blazers.
The choice of cornerstone, a heaven or a hell.
At this time, the Trail Blazers were stabbed in the back by the No. 1 pick, and their lineup couldn't compare to the overflowing talent of the Thunder."
Kenny Smith nodded and continued, "The center curse still plagues this Trail Blazers team, which was originally full of talent. Moreover, the curse of having the No. 2 pick in the draft has also come true.
Coupled with constant injuries, this Trail Blazers team, whose talent is catching up with the Thunder, could have been on par with the Thunder, but now its talent pool has fallen far behind.
Just looking at the record and state, there is no doubt that the Trail Blazers are leading in this game.
However, if I had to guess a winning rate, I hope it would be 60-40.
The Thunder are six, the Trail Blazers are four, that's all, because the Thunder are playing back-to-back games..."
The game begins!
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high into the air. Aldridge defeated Yin Baka and won the first possession of the ball for the Trail Blazers.
It was relatively easy for Su Bei to keep up with Gerald Wallace, known as the Third Master.
This person relies too much on his teammates for assists. If he doesn't receive the ball, everything will be fine.
"Felton brought the ball to the frontcourt and played a pick-and-roll tactic with Aldridge who was pulled out.
After getting rid of Westbrook, Felton met Durant in a mismatch, took a step forward, continued to penetrate deep, attacked the basket and took a shot..."
Yin Baka's basket protection was still targeted.
He couldn't complete the sweep well and could only watch Felton force a layup.
Swish——!
"The Blazers scored first!
The Thunder's attempt to protect the rim with a small lineup of one and four was a disaster.
If you want to copy the Mavericks' work, it's really hard to succeed.
Yin Baka is 2.08 meters tall. Although he has quickly increased his ball size this season, his talent is there and he cannot protect the basket..."
Originally, the Thunder's inside line was a flaw, but now the Thunder's change of formation has expanded this flaw. Naturally, other opponents will not tolerate it. When it is time to attack the basket, it will definitely not include the lake.
It's your choice, idol!
Even if God comes, he can't save the Thunder's basket, that's what I'm saying.
Off the court, Scott Brooks' face was calm, but he was still a little uncomfortable inside.
I am so silly!
Really, if a good blind Jiba plays random tactics and doesn't play, what kind of homework is he copying from the Mavericks?
However, after deciding that the Heat were the real biggest rival for the championship, he could only continue to endure it.
"Westbrook rushed up with the ball. Instead of allowing Billups to control the court, he just dribbled the ball recklessly.
Facing the pressing, he rushed in and made a three-step layup...No, he gave the basketball to Yin Baka's hands under the basket, jumped up from the basket, and smashed it towards the basket..."
Bang-dang——!
Yin Baka's entire body was hanging on the basket.
Two points and a slam dunk.
2 to 2!
"The Trail Blazers' interior rim protection cannot be said to be similar to that of the Thunder, it can only be said to be exactly the same.
Oden failed to become the inside gate of the Trail Blazers, and had to rely on the 38-year-old Camby to make up the difference. Aldridge was too soft and failed to do a good job in assisting defense..."
Westbrook used his physical talent to kill Felton, and the Trail Blazers really couldn't withstand the attack if they couldn't get through.
But when the assists defend against a double attack, as long as Westbrook doesn't waver and is willing to pass the ball, the Thunder will have an open offensive opportunity, and they will also not be able to overcome it.
Trail Blazers head coach Nate McMillan is also at a loss. Their draft strategy in recent years has not been interested in point guards.
Felton is already one of their more capable point guards, but he is obviously no match for Westbrook's abnormal talent.
Offensive and defensive transition, the Trail Blazers attack.
Felton and Aldridge continued to play pick-and-roll tactics, and Westbrook and Durant chose to double-team Felton, preventing the Trail Blazers from getting the ball out.
"The pick-and-roll tactic was broken, and Felton didn't panic. When he saw Aldridge in the low post, he immediately lobbed the ball over.
Putting on the offensive three threats, Aldridge singled out Durant. This is a battle between Texas universities for the No. 2 pick. How will the two No. 2 picks attack and defend..."
Taking steps, retracting his feet, and feinting, Durant used his athletic ability and long wingspan to effectively limit Aldridge's attacks facing the basket.
No matter what, Aldridge can do it, and so can Durant. However, Aldridge doesn't have Durant's abnormal defender-like dribbling skills. No matter how he pokes around, it's useless.
"Facing the basket was not an option, so Aldridge turned around and hit Durant with his back.
Hong Kong, Aldridge's back-up play is also terrible, but this shot clearly means using physical strength to bully Durant...
Aldridge is very soft in confrontation, but Durant looks softer.
Hey, Su Bei let go of his guard against Gerald Wallace and contracted his help to defend..."
The question is that Gerald Wallace can only play with his body, without shooting, and can only hit the basket.
Subei's defense was reasonable. However, Aldridge was not used to the Thunder's flanking tactics and chose to turn around and force a layup. By the time Subei's defense came over, it was already too late.
Bang-dang——!
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, the referee punished Durant's thug for a foul, and Aldridge got two free throw opportunities.
"Aldridge chose to force himself, but no matter how talented Durant was, he still couldn't stand it.
After all, Aldridge is also second on the list, and his talent is not bad either..."
Two swish sounds, standing on the free throw line, Aldridge showed no mercy and made a steady score, making two free throws.
4 to 2!
The Trail Blazers still attacked the basket and succeeded.
The Thunder's inside strength is so impressive.
Fortunately, the Thunder can't defend, and the Trail Blazers can't even try to defend.
"Durant reached for the ball, outside the left three-point line, in response to Aldridge's one-on-one.
It is also a triple threat. After taking a step, retract your feet, lift up, and change direction to dribble the ball before connecting.
Aldridge moved to the left and fought and retreated. Durant slapped the basketball with his left hand to his right and changed direction to break through to the right.
When Aldridge shifted his defensive focus, Durant changed direction again, slapped the basketball to the left, and then lifted the ball. With Aldridge's center of gravity unbalanced, he raised his hand and scored a two-point pull-up.
Jump shot...
Hey, Gerald Wallace copied what Su Bei had just done, and as if he had predicted it, he rushed over and jumped up to cover Durant's eyes.
What the hell?
Durant hesitated in the air and threw the basketball beyond the 45-yard three-point line on the left. Su Bei caught the ball. He was free, raised it, jumped up, raised his hand, and shot a three-point jumper..."
After Gerald Wallace landed, it was too late to turn around and return to defense. Aldridge switched defense, but it was of no use and was shot by Su Beiyan.
Swish——!
The knife fell from the hand, and Su Bei scored a three-pointer into the net.
"Beautiful breakthrough and change of direction, beautiful defense, plus a very good three-pointer!
Su Bei's three-pointer is not for show. He can not regard Gerald Wallace's shot as alive, which is reasonable.
Gerald Wallace could not regard Su Bei's shooting as dead.
Of course, Su Bei’s wonderful three-pointers are inseparable from Durant’s passing..."
4 to 5!
When returning to defense, Durant and Su Bei high-fived and celebrated the connection just now.
Beating your own senior Aldridge and showing off your personal scoring ability is a big deal!
Scoring two points is not very harmful, but it is more powerful to show off the teammates around you.
I don’t know if it’s very harmful, but it’s extremely insulting.
Aldridge got Durant's idea, turned around, continued to pull up to the high post, received Felton's pass, and then made an off-ball screen for Gerald Wallace, also handing the basketball to Jay
On the hands of Radwales.
"With beautiful forward support, Aldridge played a central role in the triangle offensive tactical axis.
Gerald Wallace shook off Su Bei, took a step forward, took the ball and headed into the basket recklessly..."
Yin Baka swept over and was knocked to the ground by Gerald Hua Laigan, who was fighting with all his might.
The basketball was thrown into the basket.
Bang-dang——!
Beep——!
"The whistle sounded and Gerald Wallace missed the opportunity to play 2+1, but caused Yin Baka's defensive foul and got the opportunity to go to the free throw line and make a free throw.
The Thunder's basket was targeted again.
Faced with the Blazers' rim-attacking style, what can the Thunder do to counter that?"
You can't stand it.
Swish——!
Swish——!
Despite the boos, Gerald Wallace did not miss any free throws and made two free throws.
6 to 5!
Hong Kong has not really entered the small ball era yet, and its lineup of senior and junior players is really not that good.
What is the magic ball theory? It is estimated that before the offense can kill the opponent, the own basket has been smashed.