roccoschili Chapter 870 The First Change
Chapter 870 The First Change
Chapter 870
Many basketball expert groups held a "round table meeting" on a program to discuss this exciting round of the Western Conference Finals.When it comes to the Thunder's upcoming possible change, the experts' opinions are surprisingly unanimous: The Thunder will remove a big man and then add a shooter to the second unit.
Obviously, the current starting two big men of the Thunder can't keep up with the opponent's 5 small lineups. They are at a disadvantage on the defensive end, and they haven't played a high advantage on the offensive end. It is inevitable to be adjusted.
The possibility of playing a 7-man rotation is not that great. Although the Thunder once played a 7-man rotation last season, they can still play more players this season and have a higher fault tolerance rate. They can try to give Abrines or Mike Dermot some chance.
The big deal is that the first half attempt fails, and the second half does not use it. The damage to the team is minimal.
Of course, the answer to the mystery still has to wait for G6 to play, everything now is just a prediction.
Many Thunder fans have already begun to worry.The trend of this plot is really more and more similar to last season. If it is reversed 1:3 by the same opponent for two consecutive seasons, it will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history, and no one should be able to lift it off.
K Mi is very calm, they don't have the miserable and unbearable experience of Thunder fans.They believed that their idol could lead the team to advance, and they never doubted this.They believe that God K will not allow the unbearable experience of a 3:1 lead being reversed in his career resume.
This is a man who is going to compete for Goat, not the kind of man who hugs his thighs to win the championship.
On May 5, Western Conference Finals G26.
The Thunder's home stadium, the Ford Center, is already overcrowded.Whether they win or not, this will be their last home game in this round of the series.If the home team loses the series, it will also be their last home game of the season.
This is a match point game. If the Thunder mainly win, they will reach the finals again after 5 years; if they lose, they will go to Oakland to play the tiebreaker.
The game was broadcast live on Tencent, and the commentators were Wang Meng and Su Qun.
Thomas Jr., who looks very similar to Wang Meng, belongs to the Celtics team that was swept out by the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, so Wang Meng seemed a little unhappy: "Mr. Su, the Eastern Cavaliers have already broken through. Who do you prefer in the Western Conference?"
Su Qun stretched out his hand to help his eyes, and then said: "Looking at it now, of course, the Thunder is more likely. This is the Thunder's home game. I believe they also want to end this round of the series at home, and they really have a good chance. Chance."
Wang Meng continued to ask: "Before this game, it was suggested that the Thunder will change their formation. Teacher Su, how do you think the change will help them?"
Su Qun replied: "The change should be smaller. Use a smaller lineup so that you can keep up with the opponent's speed on the defensive end. The Warriors move a lot without the ball and switch a lot. The big men run back and forth, which consumes too much energy. Too big is not conducive to maintaining state."
The starting lineups of both sides came out.
On the side of the Thunder, Duck continued to sit at the center, and the big three remained unchanged, but the Turk was removed from the starting lineup, and Robertson, who had been on the bench before, replaced him in the starting lineup.
The Warriors have not changed, they are still the starting five of the dead.Since G5 of the series, they have used this starting lineup. This lineup has helped them influence the important G4. It is basically no surprise that this lineup will go to the end.
There are not many secrets between the two sides. The core players and basic skills and tactics are already familiar with each other, and the comparison is on-the-spot status and some X factors.
Wang Meng said: "If the Thunder let Robertson start, the defensive footwork will be better, but Robertson's 3-point shooting is not much better than Ilyasova!"
Su Qun explained: "It's not because of his 3-pointers, but because of his defense. Robertson's 3-pointers are not good enough, but this season he is actually good at shooting, and the opponents really dare not let it go easily. If he is here, thank you You don’t have to defend Klay, you can let him face Iguodala, which will make it easier for him to help defend, and you can have more energy to focus on the offensive end.”
Amidst the cheers at the scene, the game will soon begin.
Su Qun was right in guessing that the purpose of Donovan going to Robertson was to liberate Xie Kai.In the rotation stage, Robertson defended Clay very well, so there is no need to worry too much about the defensive effect, because there is enough sample data.
Duck is the only insider of the Thunder, and Green is preparing to jump the ball near the middle circle.
There is no need to repeat the stories of the two before, as long as those who watched the Western Conference finals last season, they are all clear.
Seeing Green, Duck Egg will instinctively react in the lower body, of course it is a defensive reaction.As a man, no matter how tough he is, that part is still relatively fragile.
The duck egg looks like a sea king, but that part may be stronger than a normal male, but it still can't bear Green's shadowless legs.
At the start of the jump ball, Duck still got the ball first by virtue of his height advantage.
The Thunder got the first wave of offensive possessions and the game officially started.
Westbrook slowly dribbles over.
Duck came up to cover, Westbrook broke through with the ball and divided the duck.
Facing Green's defense, Duck turned around forcibly towards the penalty area, and was forced to throw the ball to the top of the arc after being flanked.
Xie Kai received the ball and transferred it to Robertson in the bottom corner!
Robertson's 3-point shooting-iron!
Durant closed the board and came over with the ball by himself.
Wang Meng said: "Judging from the first shot, Robertson is really determined. It doesn't matter whether he scores or not. He didn't have this determination last year."
Su Qun said: "This is also the layout of the Thunder team before the game. If Robertson dare not shoot 3-pointers, the opponent will unscrupulously let him go to pinch the Big Three."
For the Warriors, Curry gave the ball to Green and then moved without the ball.
Green's card is dealt at the top of the arc, and the duck egg is a big step.
Here, Xie Kai's defense was not Clay, but Iguodala.
Clay used the screen to cut in, and Green passed the ball!
Xie Kai made up for the weak side and interfered in place before Clay made a layup-missed!
Westbrook closed the board, accelerated directly in the backcourt, rushed one-stop, and was cut out of bounds by Iguodala.
Su Qun said: "Look, Xie Kai is going to guard Iguodala. That's what he should do. Let him guard Klay Thompson. Not to mention a lot of physical energy consumption, it also wastes his extremely strong defensive ability. .Iguodala's 3-pointer is unstable, and he can let it go occasionally, but Klay Thompson is determined not to let it go."
The Thunder served in the frontcourt, Xie Kai received the ball and gave it to Westbrook.
Westbrook holds the ball, directs his teammates to move, and distributes the ball to the duck in the low post.
Duck catches the ball, hits high, unsightly hooks - there it is!
The Thunder lead 2:0 at the start!
Wang Meng said with a smile: "Adams is an insider with a score of 210 or above. No matter how good Green's defense is, the difference in height is still there."
(End of this chapter)