roccoschili Chapter 660 Fighting Tianwang Mountain Again
Chapter 660 Fighting Tianwang Mountain Again
Chapter 660 Fighting Tianwang Mountain Again
"Man, we're going to win this game."
"Oh, really? Maybe, I'll let you down tonight."
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On May 2019, 5, Game 22 of the Western Conference Finals kicked off at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.Players from both sides have come to the arena one by one, standing on each side, warming up before the game.An Luo and Curry hugged in the middle circle. As the protagonist, he responded equally strongly to Curry's provocation.
The Thunder seem to have lost the dominance they had last season.In this year's playoffs, they have lost four games.You know, last year they added the finals and only lost two games.And that number is likely to increase.
The big score of 2:2 with the opponent is the second time the Thunder has encountered in the playoffs this season.In the previous series with the Rockets, they won the battle of Tianwangshan, and in one go, they won the sixth game and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.Now, once again standing on the field of the Tianwangshan battle, An Luo felt a lot easier.
His ease comes from the victory in the last Tianwangshan battle, from the advantage of the home game, and from the return of Adams.In the previous game, Adams participated in the pre-match warm-up with An Luo and others in training clothes.Looking at his state, he can already return to the game.Judging from the feedback from the team doctor, Adams is still recovering.But Donovan let Adams continue to rest out of caution.Now back at home, after Donovan communicated with the team doctor again, he finally put Adams' name on the roster.
This can be regarded as a rare good news.Adams' pick-and-roll, frame protection and coping abilities are a guarantee for the Thunder's offensive end.Its beneficiaries are not only Westbrook, An Luo has also benefited a lot.As long as Adams fights to the top of the arc, no matter who is behind An Luo, he only needs to run in front of Adams, catch the ball and shoot.The opponent's defense can't keep up with his shooting speed!Of course, Noel and Kanter have done a good job at this point.More importantly, Adams' autonomous offensive ability at the basket and the pick-and-roll tactics with Westbrook can provide greater help to the team.Especially An Luo and Paul George, when Adams is inside, they face much less defensive pressure.When it comes to high positions, Noel can't do this to open up space for teammates who are good at breakthroughs.After all, he doesn't have Adams' precise mid-range.As soon as he pulls it out, it is easy to be shorted.No matter what, Noel's situation will become very embarrassing.
After the game started, Adams let everyone see his value.
He doesn't look rusty just because he hasn't played in several games.In fact, these days, Adams has been training with the team.After blocking Curry at the top of the arc, Adams didn't run to the basket.He stood still and quickly caught a pass from Westbrook.At the same time, An Luo has already run towards Adams from the left bottom corner around the three-point line.At the top of the arc, after the two made a hand-to-hand pass, Adams stepped forward with his legs, put his hands in front of his hips, and blocked Thompson who was about to go around.After An Luo received the ball, he continued to take a step to the right.Then, while Thompson was blocked and Curry hadn't switched over, he threw the ball.
For an open three-pointer like this, An Luo is naturally easy to catch.In fact, Thompson and Curry did not communicate well in the choice of defense for this ball.Thompson was going to bypass Adams and continue to defend An Luo, so Curry didn't switch defenses.After waiting for the former to be blocked by Adams, it will be too late for Curry to make up the defense.
After the ball was scored, the two clapped hands near the middle circle, and then entered a defensive state.
In this game, the Warriors' offense played more patiently.Curry came to the three-point line with the ball, and Westbrook stood in front of him, staring at him.After trying it, Curry gave up his plan to shoot and lobbed the ball to Rooney under the basket.After Rooney received the ball, he used his left foot as the axis, and stepped on the floor with his right foot, trying to shake Adams away to complete a layup.But Adams is not Noel. The latter's defense at the basket relies more on his own explosive physical fitness, but Adams has rich experience.He put one hand on Rooney's back waist, disturbing the opponent with some small movements without leaving a trace; the other hand stretched high, followed Rooney's footsteps, and always blocked the direction of the opponent's shot; at the same time, he The knee of his left leg is against the bend of the opponent's leg, limiting Rooney's exertion.
There is no way to hit this ball!The front frame is not dominant, and the back frame cannot squeeze the space.Rooney quickly passed the ball to Durant on the other right elbow.As soon as the latter received the ball, Paul George and Grant double-teamed it.The height and wingspan of these two people pushed Durant into a very dangerous situation at once.Not only can he not make a shot, but the opponent will cut the ball away if he is not careful.At this time, Green, who was unguarded, shouted loudly behind him. After hearing the sound, Durant threw the ball directly to the opponent without turning his shot.After Green got the ball, Grant didn't post it immediately, but stood inside and put the opponent two meters away!Green was very hesitant at this time, and his teammates were not in good positions on the field, but he was really not sure.In the end, he was about to violate the 24-second rule, so he could only bite the bullet and throw the ball.
Maybe it's been too long since I shot a three-pointer!Green went directly outside the basket and threw the ball into Adams' arms.Although there was no 24-second violation, this goal can also show the toughness and decisiveness of the Thunder's defense.After they solved the worries of the inside defense, they let go of their hands and feet to attack the opponent's outside line.In the next game, not only Durant enjoyed such treatment.Neither Curry nor Thompson escaped Grant's ruthless double-teaming.
During this period of time, it was Green who suffered the most.On the defensive end, he doesn't dare to let it go directly like Grant did to him.The latter went directly to the bottom line to fight, and his defensive area was reduced by a large amount.Of course, his role on the defensive end is still not small.Switching and making up defenses are still excellent.The support was also done well, the 3 assists in the first quarter is the best testimony.But on the offensive end, it's too embarrassing.At any time, he is the best position among the Warriors players.And the farther you go, the better the location.But he just can't get in!He took 7 shots throughout the first quarter and only scored 2 goals.And they all made air cuts to the basket to face Adams and make forced shots.
Green's discomfort made the Warriors as a whole feel uncomfortable.In the first quarter, they could only watch helplessly as the Thunder opened up the score bit by bit.
(End of this chapter)