super heavy artillery

Chapter 870

Chapter 870

Soon, the first quarter of the game between the Bucks and the Thunder was over.

The score on the field was fixed at 33:29, and the Bucks in the away game took a 4-point lead.This is the result after An Luo made a three-pointer at the buzzer in the last attack.Originally, he had rested for 2 minutes, but Donovan hoped that he could close the score at the last moment, so he played the last attack.

After the goal was scored, the Chesapeake Energy Arena burst into cheers.Making a shot at the buzzer is indeed an exciting thing for everyone.While enjoying the cheers of the audience, An Luo whispered to Westbrook who passed the ball to him, and the two walked to the bench side by side.

"Fortunately, it didn't disappoint Donovan's expectations!"

An Luo was indeed relieved.You know, before that, An Luo had missed two consecutive three-pointers.In fact, when Donovan asked An Luo to carry out the final attack, he was still slightly worried.He was afraid that he would not be able to make the shot!Although there are sufficient guarantees, the probability is really quite subtle.An Luo once shot 100% of the three-pointers in the game, but unfortunately, such a situation is really rare.

After a short break of a few minutes, the game continued.

Both sides have made some personnel adjustments.An Luo still took the lead, and Donovan sent Alexander to partner with him.Now, Donovan is more and more fond of using this second-year player, and his playing time is getting longer and longer.

Budenholzer kept Matthews on the court. Although the veteran could not provide too many points for the Bucks, he had a good defensive effect on An Luo in this game.Of course, the Bucks really don't have a good choice at the second position.Although the backup shooting guard Pat Connaughton is very active in the game and has a good three-point shooting ability, but his defensive ability is not outstanding, he has no advantage in height and wingspan, and his speed is slow.

Bledsoe was rested and George Hill came off the bench.After losing Brogdon, George Hill's role in the Bucks became even more prominent.In fact, the biggest problem for the Bucks all the time is not the weakness of the second position, but the lack of an organizer who can really sort out the offense and control the rhythm.Bledsoe's ability on the offensive end is obviously higher than passing the ball, otherwise, he would not average only about 5 assists per game.In terms of assists, he is not even as good as Antetokounmpo.

Although the rotation lineup was on the court for a long time in the second quarter, the intensity of the game was not bad.

The Thunder, who were behind in the score, naturally wanted to take advantage of this period of time to chase the score back.As a result, they were firing on all cylinders offensively.Alexander, Grant and Noelle played well under the tandem of An Luo.

In this way, An Luo felt a lot easier.He just needs to take the ball across the halfway line, and then seize the opportunity to pass it to a teammate in a better position on the court.After all, he is not willing to fight hard under the opponent's strict defense.

The Thunder quickly tied the score.But they seem to have stopped there too!

Just when the situation on the field began to change to the Thunder, Budenholzer made a decisive decision, and a timeout interrupted the Thunder's rhythm.Subsequently, George Hill and Sterling Brown teamed up to play a wave of 10:12. Although they did not reverse the situation, they withstood the Thunder's offensive and won enough rest time for their main players.

With the return of the main players of both sides to the game, the game entered the most intense and anxious period.

When Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Lopez returned to the game one after another, the Bucks began to speed up, trying to establish a certain advantage at the end of the first half.

Antetokounmpo first tried to shoot a three-pointer.Although Robertson was very tight, he still got enough space and timing under the cover of Lopez.After Antetokounmpo got rid of the defense, he jumped directly behind Lopez and shot.

It is a pity that this goal was not able to be scored!It is worth mentioning that this is the first three-pointer Antetokounmpo missed in this game.

The rebound was grabbed by Westbrook, and then there was a lightning-like counterattack all the way.

Westbrook was in the middle, like a sharp arrow, tore through the Bucks' defense and pierced straight into the opponent's chest.An Luo and Gallinari followed closely behind.

The Bucks are not slow to return to defense.Antetokounmpo stretched his long legs, threw off his arms and rushed towards Westbrook quickly.Middleton and Bledsoe also chased Gallinari and An Luo.

Westbrook felt the pressure from Antetokounmpo galloping behind him.He tried to slow down and control the rhythm, and made a foul while Antetokounmpo was not paying attention.But the latter did not give him that chance.After Antetokounmpo approached Westbrook, he didn't stick it directly, but stuck in position, waiting for Westbrook to layup.After all, his height and wingspan are so advantageous that he can easily block the opponent's shots.

The basketball was passed by Westbrook, but Antetokounmpo jumped high and reached out to catch the flying ball back.Subsequently, Antetokounmpo took the ball himself, strode to the inside, a large European step past Robertson, and dunked the ball.

Starting from the three-point line again, it took only two steps to get to the basket.The strength of the regular season MVP is indeed extraordinary.

Seeing Antetokounmpo showing off his power, Westbrook was very upset.This is his territory, but the opponent completed a one-stop dunk after stealing him.This made Westbrook even more upset!

Westbrook decided to get the venue back.Ever since, he took over the next attack.

Adams made a pick-and-roll for Westbrook, screened the latter to get rid of the defense, and immediately went to the basket.But this time, Westbrook didn't pass the ball back to Adams.Instead, he rushed towards Lopez, who had already settled under the basket.

Perhaps because he was afraid of being directly passed by Westbrook using his speed, Lopez did not stick too close to Westbrook.At the same time, when Westbrook rushed to meet him, he quickly stepped on small steps back to the basket.

This retreat was intended to be a good response to Westbrook's change of tactics, but he didn't think about it, Westbrook rushed directly to meet him.When he got to the basket, Westbrook exerted a sudden force under his feet, and his whole body seemed to be on a spring, and he rose into the air.

Boom!

At this time, Westbrook seemed to be pressing on Lopez's head, pressing the ball hard into the basket.After he stood still, he gave the big Lopez a cold look, and then walked away with splayed steps.

(End of this chapter)