Howland finally couldn't sit still, turned around and called Westbrook up.
Westbrook couldn't hold it any longer. After seeing Howland's gesture, he jumped up like a rocket and ran quickly to the technical stage.
There may be some problems with Howland's arrangement, but one thing is that as a head coach, he knows Westbrook very well.
Westbrook is the kind of player who will give 100% to the game. Putting him on the bench in key battles can turn 100% into 120%.
To use a metaphor, Westbrook at this time is like a beast that has been hungry for several days and has come out of the cage.
The courtside buzzer sounded and Westbrook came on to replace Collison.
The fans at the scene instantly burst into overwhelming cheers.
Westbrook may not necessarily be the best player on this team, but he must be their favorite player.
Just like Xu Yong's confidence, Westbrook's passion for the game is engraved in his bones!
"Come on Bruins!"
After Westbrook advanced with the ball, the fans cheered and cheered instantly.
Westbrook didn't disappoint them either. He cut in to catch the ball as soon as he came up, and directly hit Ayers and scored.
Ayers stood in a defensive position with this ball and got a confrontation, but he failed to defend it. This was really being forced, and it was a frontal kind.
The Poly Arena was also boiling instantly, yes, that’s the smell!
"Defend! Defend!"
Soon, the boiling sound turned into cheers and cheers.
Westbrook definitely fueled the atmosphere.
The Bruins' defensive intensity is increasing. Harden's breakthrough layup missed, and Xu Yong's tip-in was also interfered with by Love.
And just when the ball popped up, a figure jumped up into the sky and pulled the ball into his arms like a moon.
It's Westbrook again!
At this time, he is in the form of "Turtle" and is everywhere on the court!
After picking off the rebound, Westbrook didn't stop for a moment, and rushed forward with both feet as if he stepped on the accelerator.
By the time the Devils reacted, it was too late. Glasser on the outside didn't even get an early foul.
Westbrook's absolute speed may not be as good as Collison's, but his acceleration is too fast!
The fans at the scene had already burst into cheers in advance.
This kind of cheering was like a buff. Westbrook rushed to the front court and took one step into the air inside the free throw line. He raised the ball with his right hand and stretched his whole body to a full bow.
"Bang!"
The basketball hit the basket like a bomb.
At the moment when the ball was smashed in, he had an obvious stagnation action.
After landing, he even arched his arms and waved them vigorously, roaring loudly.
Pauley Arena completely exploded.
This is no longer a combustion accelerant, but makes them burn completely!
Sandeck immediately called a timeout.
Although the Devils got off to a perfect start, there is one thing: this is an away game after all.
After Westbrook scored consecutively, the momentum of the game quickly shifted to the Bruins playing at home.
After returning from the timeout, both sides began to make large-scale substitutions.
This time node has reached the rotation time.
At this time, the lineup on the court, on the Bruins side, Westbrook is on the outside, and Mbah a Moute also remains on the court, but has been changed to the fourth position.
Compared with the first match, there can be two core players on the court in this substitute transition period.
As long as the score difference can be smoothed out at this stage, Howland's strategy will still be successful.
On the Devils side, Albert and Cooksix are on the outside, Shipp and Xu Yong are on the forward side, and Boateng is on the inside, a normal rotation lineup.
When the Devils' offensive round came up, the shouts of "defense" still echoed throughout the arena.
Unlike the last time they played against each other, the Devils' ball was not in Albert's hands at this time, but Xu Yong came out to catch the ball after a ball-free pick-and-roll.
His ball control level has been significantly improved compared to a month ago, which makes him quite a threat when holding the ball.
Mbah a Moute tried to switch back at this time. Xu Yong saw the right moment and passed the ball directly to Cooksix. The latter caught the ball and flew forward and sent the ball into the basket.
Basketball skills are never isolated. After possessing the threat with the ball, Xu Yong's organizational talent also began to show off.
At this time, all the scouts in the stands felt their eyes light up.
Just like the first meeting between the two teams, this focus battle cannot be without the presence of scouts.
And Xu Yong can bring them some surprises every time.
Westbrook continued to cut and attack the basket, but this time Cooksix's defense was in place, and after the confrontation, Westbrook's shot was successfully deflected.
The past one-on-one training between him and Xu Yong had a significant defensive improvement effect.
However, Westbrook's explosive power and speed were too fast. He jumped up and scored a tip-in the moment he landed.
14 to 10.
Westbrook scored 6 points in a row after coming off the bench to help the Bruins tighten the score.
When the offense and defense transitioned, the defensive shouts on the scene were still there. With a 4-point difference, whenever the Devils scored, they would be overturned in minutes.
The ball still reached Xu Yong's hands after transmission.
It can be seen that in addition to improving Xu Yong's own strength, Sandek is also interested in training Xu Yong's ball-holding ability.
After all, Harden determines the Devils' lower limit, while Xu Yong can raise the Devils' upper limit.
This time Mbah a Moute did not dare to change defense, and Xu Yong got a singles opportunity.
He leaned on the defensive player and passed directly past the opponent in one step.
His first step now is really fast!
However, when he reached the basket, his shot was interfered by Mbah a Moute's help.
As a top defender, Mbah a Moute's timing for assisting with this ball was perfect.
But just when Mbah a Moute reached out to pick up the rebound, Xu Yong jumped up from his eyes and pocketed the ball!
In terms of bullet speed, Xu Yong is no worse than Westbrook!
This scene once again shocked the scouts at the scene. They had never seen Xu Yong impersonating Griffin before, and this time they were more knowledgeable.
And after taking off the rebound, Xu Yong fought hard with Mbah a Moute and sent the ball into the basket.
16 to 10, the Devils continued to consolidate the point difference.
After scoring points in both rounds, the Devils' morale quickly stabilized.
Their communication and positivity on defense are back.
The Bruins' UCLA cut had no chance, and the ball ended up in Westbrook's hands, and he chose to rush Cooksix.
His first step was also very fast, and Cooksix was unable to keep up even though he contracted early.
However, just before he rushed into the penalty area, Xu Yong helped defend his route in advance, and the two faced direct physical confrontation.
Westbrook failed to knock Xu Yong away and lost control of the ball after the confrontation.
Xu Yong saw the right opportunity to cut the ball, rushed sideways and successfully completed the steal.
He controlled the ball, dribbled behind the back to accelerate while facing the Bruins players who were assisting him in defense, and rushed forward amidst the exclamations of the home fans.
Then, amidst the exclamations of the fans, he quickly broke into the frontcourt, jumped into the air and rounded the ball.
"Bang!"
Smashed the ball into the basket with a one-armed windmill!
Because of the fierce rush, he swung one hand around the basket and veins popped out on his arm.
The scene was agitated.
This is the first time they have seen someone confronting Westbrook so head-on!
In the stands, DeRozan was also excited to watch.
Firstly, he knew that what Harden said yesterday was true, Xu Yong could really dunk, and his bounce and speed were indeed even better than him.
Secondly, watching the passionate collision between Westbrook and Xu Yong, he can't wait to join the NCAA!
