Following someone else's path can literally leave someone with nowhere to go. Relying on the core players sharing the ball and the role players' offensive performance, the Thunder overwhelmed the Spurs offensively.
The advantage of the Thunder's lineup is mine, and the advantage brought by the Spurs' team tactics gradually becomes dispensable.
When reasonable team tactics cannot defeat the Thunder offensively, then don't do it! The Spurs only have one way left: Huashan!
"Parker lobbed the ball to Duncan who was in the low post and wanted the ball. He pushed it in and pushed it to the bottom. At the same time, it also attracted Durant to shrink back and defend against the attack. Duncan did not wave and passed the ball out of the three-point corner..." boom--!
The basketball hit the floor and bounced into Leonard's hands. He catches the ball, jumps up, and raises his hand to shoot a three-point jumper... His shooting rhythm is very uneven, and it feels like a robot stuck in the air.
But it doesn’t matter! As a rookie, he had a 37% three-point shooting rate, averaging 1.7 three-pointers per game and hitting 0.6 of them, which means he averaged less than one three-point shot per game. Asking him to shoot three-pointers is a gamble in itself.
If there is a bullet, hit it! No bullets, no hits! Half and half, rounded up, well, you can call this 50/50.
Bang-dang——!
"No! When the Spurs drafted, they had a lot of pressure. They knew the team wanted Leonard's strong defensive talent! Offense is just incidental. If you make a shot, you will make money. If you don't make a shot, you will have already made a mistake... ..."...Leonard missed a three-pointer.
Then Danny Green, under Su Bei's block, tried a three-point shot, but he died on the same try and missed.
Whether I should say it or not, I don’t know whether the words in the Thunder team sound good or bad, but there are definitely many talents.
Putting aside the formula of steadily scoring points, Durant also tried his three-point shooting touch.
One word stands out: wave! Lu Xun didn't like him either, so he wanted to teach him that he shouldn't be too dissolute, or he would die if he tried.
Bang-dang——!
"The three-pointer that Durant responded to was no different! The idea was very heart-wrenching, but it's a pity that Durant's three-point shot is not powerful enough..."
"Hey! Su Bei also played very simply. Against Danny Green's block, he also shot a three-point jumper, and... no, he went in halfway, struggled twice, and jumped out again! It was a hundred million points away. Luck..."... On the stage of the Western Conference Finals, both sides put on a show of three-point shooting.
This is really strange! And this is just the beginning! Seeing that Leonard and Diaw were unable to shoot three-pointers well, Bo Povich was also a talent. With a wave of his hand, he changed a batch of fruit plates... no, it was players.
Martial Saint Jackson and Bonner battle. Both of them can shoot three-pointers! Sure enough, as soon as he came online, he immediately started shooting with his bow and arrow, and continued to show off his three-point shooting... Hong Kong, Bo Povich's team, is so powerful in execution.
The goal was very clear. Except for Duncan, who really couldn't shoot three-pointers, he continued to try two-pointers. Everyone else took the ball and tried three-pointers.
It's just a pity that no matter how good the idea is, it is useless if the ability is not enough. Bang-dang——! Jackson hit a three-pointer!
... Bang Dang——! Danny Green also shot a three-pointer. He was so tough that he had no friends, and he became Zhang Tielin.
One word: too tough! ...Finally, the Thunder are still very considerate. Su Bei failed to hit the next three-pointer, making 2 of 5 three-point shots.
Du Shao and Westbrook are in average condition. Especially Westbrook, who made 1 of 4 shots. In addition, in the last few minutes of the Spurs, Warriors Jackson suddenly went crazy and hit two three-pointers in a row to make the score not so ugly.
In the third quarter, the Thunder relied on their excellent start to beat the Spurs with a score of 24 to 19.
At the end of the first three quarters, the score was 81 to 62. The Thunder entered the final quarter with a 19-point lead.
The fourth quarter begins! The Thunder generals glanced at the lineup sent by the Spurs and knew that the divisions of this game were already stable anyway.
Duncan, Diaw, Leonard, Danny Green and Parker, the starting five, sat paralyzed on the bench and watched the game.
Ginobili played businesslike for more than 3 minutes and quickly came off the court to take a truce.
"Sure enough, Bo Povich is still the same Bo Povich! He plays basketball to the fullest. Whenever he cannot compete in a game, he refuses to blink and fight. Instead, he chooses to leave a few drops in his body for the next game. Go out there and fight for your life..." At this time, Scott Brooks did not force the game, and actually let the main players play for five or six minutes. He found that the Spurs had already paid the price and retreated, so he withdrew the main players.
In the fourth quarter, the Thunder's main players did not clock out and only played one lonely game! Buzz—! As the buzzer sounds, the red light lights up, and the game time is over.
The score was 104 to 84. The Thunder defeated the Spurs with a 20-point advantage and tied the score to 1-2.
Durant made 8 of 16, 1 of 4 three-pointers, 6 of 6 free throws, and scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, which was pretty good.
Westbrook made 5 of 15, 0 of 3 three-pointers, 1 of 2 free throws, scored 12 points, 10 assists, 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 2 blocks. This is not the real Westbrook, but he is really a turtle crawling out of the sewer. He scored Not great, but he is better at both offense and defense, has good efficiency, and looks like a top point guard.
Su Bei made 8 of 16 shots, 5 of 10 three-pointers, and 3 of 3 free throws. He scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. As a role player, he became the most handsome boy tonight.
Harden made 5 of 10 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 6 of 6 free throws. He scored 17 points, 3 assists, and 4 rebounds. As the sixth man, his performance was equally amazing.
In addition, Yin Baka made 5 of 9 shots, 4 of 4 free throws, scored 14 points and 4 rebounds, and Collison scored 6 points and 4 rebounds on 3 of 3... Tonight, the Thunder have two young players competing. , the others look dull and lackluster, but rather have the pattern of all the people being soldiers, with more flowers blooming.
Parker made 6 of 12 shots, 2 of 4 three-pointers, and 2 of 2 free throws. He scored 16 points, 4 assists, and 2 rebounds. It was not bad, after all, he only played three quarters.
Duncan made 5 of 15 shots, 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 11 points and 2 rebounds. It is understandable, after all, he only played three quarters.
Danny Green is 1 of 4, Leonard is 1 of 5, Ginobili is 1 of 5, Gary Neal is 3 of 11... The core is not good, the role players are not good, the Spurs have exposed their true strength, plus Against an unruly Thunder team, the loss was not unfair.
...June 2, Chesapeake Center Arena. Night falls. At this time, the home court of the Thunder ushered in the G4 game against the Spurs in the Western Conference Finals. The lights were bright and there was a sea of people.
By this point in the fight, both sides have already revealed their weapons and trump cards. From the beginning of the game, it was very straightforward.
"The Thunder got the ball, and Westbrook continued to be reckless with the ball, attracting the zone defense to attack, and immediately distributed the ball. Su Bei used Perkins' screen to receive the ball in an open space outside the three-point line, and he made a shot with his hand. A three-point jump shot... swoosh! There it is! It's the first time! The Spurs' strategy of flanking the Thunder's Wang Zhao organization is likely to fail..." It's not even possible, and it's definitely!
The Spurs really can't stand it if their Thunder teammates don't cheat. Offensive and defensive transition, the Spurs attack.
In the same operation, the Thunder team flanked Duncan and Parker, and also distributed the ball.
"Leonard cut in, got the ball from Duncan, stopped and shot a two-point jumper..." Swish -!
Also hit! In the next game, the role players from both sides began to compete. Leonard showed strong offensive talent, actually hitting 3 of 3, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and scored 7 points.
Although Danny Green's three-pointer was solid, he relied on teamwork to unleash his power without the ball. He made 2 of 4 shots and scored 4 points.
Diaw also had 1-for-1, 2 points and 2 assists. The Spurs' role players held up. In addition, Ginobili played early, shooting 2 of 2, 1 of 1 three-pointers, and scored 5 points.
The Spurs and Thunder were going back and forth, and no one could do anything to their opponents. After the first quarter, the score was evenly divided, with a score of 28-28.
The second quarter of the game started, the competition of rotation. In fact, only the Spurs really rotate, and the Thunder have never said they rotate.
Sure enough, the gap on the bench was highlighted. Ginobili's first attack indeed hit the emergency stop, showing the strength of the Demon Sword.
Looking back, Harden responded, but the shot missed.
"Yin Baka held Split, grabbed an offensive rebound, and immediately passed the ball to Su Bei who came in through an air cut. He took the ball and made a back-up shot... shua—! Su Bei's offense was also there. The Thunder team also Offensive scoring..." Without an attack, you can't score. If you can't, then it will be the second time.
As Duncan's substitute, Splitter performed very well in the Spurs' two home games.
However, when the Thunder did not rotate and relied on Yin Baka, the gap in talent was immediately visible to the naked eye.
Although relying on teamwork, Split got the cake made by Ginobili's sharp breakthrough, attacked the basket and caused Yin Baka's foul, got the free throw opportunity and scored steadily.
However, in the next game, the Thunder suddenly made sudden moves, and then distributed the ball to Yin Baka to attack the basket. What could Split do?
You can't stand it! After only playing 3 minutes, Duncan came back to save the game. With Duncan back, the Spurs' penalty area was defended, however, the Thunder opened up the situation outside.
Harden broke through, European-stepped for a layup, made a shot from close range, and scored two points with a bang. ...Su Bei took advantage of the screen to catch the ball in the open three-point line, past Jackson, and drove the ball to the basket. He also shot from close range, raised the knife and dropped it, and with a swish sound, he also hit the ball.
...The Spurs' defense couldn't guard it, so the Thunder's defense couldn't guard it either. However, the GDP combination was flanked, and the problem of the Spurs' role players being too weak continued to show.
Gary Neal made 1 of 3, Warriors Jackson 0 of 1, Ginobili only hit the opening shot, and it didn't work anymore, just 1 of 4... There was no way, we could only let Leonard, Danny Green Going into battle with Dior in advance.
It's just a pity that the role player who was still in hot form in the first quarter of the game only rested for a few minutes and was caught here... No, it can only end here.
Danny Green transformed into Zhang Tielin and shot a three-point jumper that missed. Leonard's three-point shot will also just float outside and miss.
Diaw was also useless, making only 1 of 4 shots...
"The Spurs' role players are still too young! The GDP combination is definitely very tough, taking a group of mediocre functional role players to a level that does not belong to them. At least it does not belong to them yet. However, As the Thunder's three armies used their lives, increased their intensity, and carried out targeted attacks, the strength of the Spurs' role players was revealed..."
"And this is not the most fatal thing! If the Thunder still let the Wang Zha combination and use their personal offensive ability to carry the Thunder forward, the Spurs may still have a chance. However, the Thunder found the right way to win the game The opening method..." Westbrook broke through with the ball, attracted a double attack, distributed the ball to Yin Baka, and immediately hit the basket.
Durant broke through with the ball, attracted a flanking attack, and immediately passed the ball to Yin Baka, and made a two-point jumper from close range... swish!
Still on target!
"The two young men from the Thunder didn't blindly beat Ji Ba, so that's it! But Yin Baka returned the ball with such a big goal..." There is no way to explain it!
In the past, Yin Baka could still let go at will, and the Spurs could attack the Thunder's two young men with all their strength. Who would have thought that Yin Baka suddenly had an idea.
The attack is unstoppable! They were all empty baskets, and the advantage was all in my attacking ball. As long as I played more resolutely, I would have an 80% chance of scoring.
With Yin Baka's confidence unlocked and his scoring chances increased to 100%, what can you do to top it?
You can't stand it! The most frightening thing is that confidence is contagious, one infects two... Perkins and Collison, the inside offense, has also become tougher.
It's hard there! The question is, it’s hard everywhere! In the second quarter of the game, Yin Baka became the most handsome boy, hitting 5 of 5 goals.
Perkins eats pie, 2 for 2. Collison went 1 for 1... The Spurs' inside line was violent. I originally thought that the Thunder's inside line was a flaw. It could be like a close sister on the street. It was as simple as eating and drinking.
However, tonight's Yin Baka and Perkins are two hard courts... With the Thunder's inside advantage, there are fewer outside offensive opportunities, but the efficiency is not generally high.
It's at least as high as three or four floors! In the rotation battle in the second quarter, the Thunder defeated the Spurs with a score of 31 to 17, like the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.
At the end of the first half, the score was 59 to 45. The Thunder had a 14-point lead and entered the locker room to rest.
"The Thunder's talent pool has two superstars, Du Shao and Westbrook, plus Ha Shao, who takes off when given the ball. I originally thought that they had bottomed out. Unexpectedly, this young Thunder team has so much talent. Chi just developed the tip of the iceberg. Who would have thought that Yin Baka suddenly exploded, making 7 of 7 shots and scoring 14 points in the first half. In addition, Perkins made 5 of 5 shots and scored 10 points. . On the Spurs’ side, Duncan made 4 of 9 shots and Diaw made 2 of 6 shots. This was not a level performance! It’s not surprising that the Spurs couldn’t withstand it in the first half.”…
