Entering 2012, the Thunder's tight schedule is still 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 and sit at home to 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 the warm-up, Durant chatted with Aldridge, his senior, about spending 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 starting lineups of both sides for tonight's match were also displayed on the screen in the arena. The Trail Blazers' starting five are Camby, Aldridge, Gerald Wallace, Wesley Matthews, and Raymond Felton.
The Thunder's starting five are Yin Baka, Durant, Su Bei, Billups, and 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. In fact, there was no suspense in the battle for the No. 1 pick that year. Oden's talent Too strong, too far ahead of Durant. It's just a pity that no matter how talented you are, if you fail to deliver, it's all in vain. Missing a superstar who is a scoring champion, but unfortunately, the selected No. 1 pick Oden can't play in the NBA. This is fatal for the Trail Blazers. The choice of cornerstone is a paradise or a hell. At this time, the Trail Blazers were stabbed in the back by the No. 1 pick. The lineup card is really not as good as the Thunder team. Talent." Kenny Smith nodded and continued,
"The center curse is still plaguing 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 talent is catching up with the Thunder's pioneering team. The Trail Blazers could have been on par with the Thunder, but now their talent pool is far behind. Just looking at the record and state, there is no doubt that the Trail Blazers are leading in this game. However, if you have to guess a winning percentage , I hope it’s 6-4. The Thunder are 6, the Trail Blazers are 4, that’s it, or because the Thunder are playing back-to-back games...” The game has begun!
Beep——! When the whistle sounded, the referee threw the basketball high in the air. Aldridge defeated Yin Baka and obtained the ball for the Trail Blazers in the first attack.
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 misplaced position, took a step forward, and continued to penetrate deep. Attacking the basket and hitting the boards..." Yin Baka's protection of the basket was still targeted.
He failed to complete the sweep well and could only watch Felton force a layup. Swish——!
"The Trail Blazers scored first! The Thunder's attempt to protect the basket 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 his height has increased rapidly this season, his talent is there and he can't protect the basket..." Originally, the Thunder's inside line was a flaw. Now the Thunder's change of formation has expanded this flaw, and other opponents will naturally If you don't get used to him, it's time to hit the basket, so there's no point in it.
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 directly dribbled the ball. Facing the pressing, he broke in and made a three-step layup... No, he scored the basketball under the basket. After giving it to Yin Baka, he jumped up from the basket and threw it towards the basket..." Bang Dang -!
Yin Baka's entire body hung 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 Trail Blazers' interior rim protector, so they can only use the 38-year-old Camby to make up the number. Aldridge He was too soft and failed to do a good job of 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 if Westbrook doesn't waste time and is willing to pass the ball, the Thunder will have an open offensive opportunity, but 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. With three offensive threats, Aldridge singled out Durant. This is the University of Texas In the battle for second place, two second place picks, how will they attack and defend..." Stepping, retracting his feet, feinting, Durant relied on his athletic ability and super long wingspan to very well limit Aldridge's face. basket attack.
No way, Aldridge can do it, Durant can do it too, but Aldridge doesn't have Durant's abnormal defender-like dribbling skills. No matter how he pokes around, it's useless.
"As he couldn't attack facing the basket, Aldridge chose to turn around and hit Durant with his back. Hong Kong Zhen, Aldridge's back hit is also very bad, but this ball clearly wants to use physical strength to bully Durant... Al Delic was very soft in confrontation, but Durant looked even softer. Hey, Su Bei let go of his defense on Gerald Wallace and shrunk his help defense..." The question is that Gerald Wallace only knows Playing with your body, no shooting, just hitting 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 help came over, it was already too late.
Bang-dang——! Beep——! The whistle sounded and the referee punished Durant's hitter for a foul. Aldridge got two free throw opportunities.
"Aldridge chose to force himself. No matter how talented Durant is, he still can't withstand it. After all, Aldridge is also second in the list, and his talent is not bad either..." With two swish sounds, Aldridge stood on the free throw line. Delic didn't show any mercy and steadily won the score question, 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 three-point line on the left, in response to Aldridge's one-on-one challenge just now. It is also a triple threat. After probing, he retracted his feet, lifted up, and changed directions to dribble the ball before receiving the ball. Aldrie Qi followed and moved to the left, fighting and retreating. Durant slapped the basketball with his left hand to his right and changed direction to break through to the right. When Aldridge moved his defensive focus, Durant changed direction with both hands and passed the basketball again. He shot the ball to the left side, then pulled up the ball. With Aldridge's center of gravity unbalanced, he raised his hand and shot a two-point pull-up jumper... Hey, Gerald Wallace copied what Jiangsu Bei had just done, just like he was planning. The verdict was average, and he rushed over and jumped up to cover Durant's eyes. What the hell? Durant hesitated in the air and threw the basketball to the left side of the 45-yard three-point line. Su Bei received the ball and he was empty. Lift up, jump up, and raise your hand to shoot 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 no use, and was beaten by Su Beiyan Shoot.
Swish——! The knife fell with his hand, and Su Bei scored a three-pointer into the net.
"Beautiful breakthrough and change of direction, beautiful defense, plus a very nice three-pointer! Su Bei's three-pointer is not for show. He can not regard Gerald Wallace's shot as alive. This is very reasonable. . Gerald Wallace cannot regard Su Bei's shooting as dead. Of course, Su Bei's wonderful three-pointer cannot be separated from Durant's pass... "4 to 5!
When returning to defense, Durant and Su Bei high-fived and celebrated the connection just now. Beating his own senior Aldridge and showing off his 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 G got Durant's idea, turned around, continued to pull up to the high post, received Felton's pass, and then set an off-ball screen for Gerald Wallace, also handing the basketball to Jay Radwales's hands.
"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 rushed into the basket... "Yin Baka swept over and was knocked to the ground by Gerald Hua Laigan, who was fighting with all his strength.
The basketball was thrown towards the hoop. 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. What can the Thunder do to counter the Blazers' rim-rushing style?" You can't do that.
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.
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