roccoschili Chapter 654 The situation is not optimistic
Chapter 654 The situation is not optimistic
Chapter 654 The situation is not optimistic
Giving up a game early is very uncomfortable for a head coach.At this time, Cole was 1 unwilling, but he still chose to disarm and surrender.
"We didn't perform well enough! All night, we were in a passive situation." In the post-match press conference, Cole had returned to his usual free and easy expression.In the face of the reporter's question about the game, he did not hide anything, and said directly: "Some of our players have been very targeted by the opponent's defense. Everyone has seen it. Kevin has been facing the opponent all night. With two or more defenders, the other players didn't give him enough help."
For the next game, Cole does not seem particularly worried.He shrugged his shoulders and said with a smile: "In this arena, it is not an easy thing to get out of the away game. However, the next game will be back in Oakland. I believe everything will be different. "
Durant also attended the press conference.He doesn't have Cole's self-cultivation ability.For the reporter's accusation, he looked angry.Although he didn't walk away, he still couldn't help his emotions.
"They play better!"
"Nothing to say. Next question!"
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Everyone in Thunderbolt who was also at the press conference looked different.
"We played great! Before the game, we were well prepared. We studied their game tape and found ways to target them..."
"We certainly can't limit everyone on the other side. Fortunately, we made the right choice..."
"It's nice to have a big lead. We enjoyed the game and of course the victory..."
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In fact, achieving two consecutive victories at home did not make Donovan feel particularly relieved.After all, whether it is in the eyes of fans or in the eyes of industry insiders, the Warriors in these two games are not "real" Warriors.Without Curry, they seem to have lost their backbone, and the offensive end looks very weak.It is easy to be caught by the opponent.However, in the next game, the Thunder will face the real Warriors.According to the news revealed by those media reporters, Curry will return in the next game.
This is not a good sign.Curry's comeback means that the Warriors' strength will be greatly improved.Although not as incomprehensible as the second half of the regular season, the four-star Warriors' combat effectiveness is enough for the Thunder to prepare for it.What's more, the next two games are played in Oakland.With an away game and an uneven lineup, the Thunder's situation is not as good as it looks on the surface.Adams' injury was more serious than initially diagnosed.I originally thought that I could reappear after a break of one or two games, but now it seems that one or two games may turn into a week or two.Although Noelle performed well in these two games, he still couldn't make up for the flaws in the Thunder's lineup.
Before Adams was injured and retired, the Thunder's pick-and-roll tactics were invincible.But in these two games, that cooperation has become less.Noelle scored a lot, but mostly Westbrook fed the ball to his mouth.He has not been able to become the inside pillar of the Thunder like Adams.
Of course, this doesn't mean Thunderclap really has nothing to do.As far as the outside combination of the Thunder is concerned, it is a natural card in the hands of any head coach.It is no exaggeration to say that these three brothers alone, even if they just perform normally, can beat many teams in this league.
Donovan's biggest problem now is how to deploy his players to defend.The Thunder have always been a very defensive team.In the Western Conference Finals last year, they relied on their strong defense to finally win.But compared to last year, the current Thunder's defense is not a bit worse!How to use the manpower at hand to make up for the gap between Adams and Robertson really stumped Donovan.It's hard for a clever woman to cook without rice!
But the good thing is that the Warriors' current offensive firepower is basically distributed on the outside.The Thunder's perimeter defense basically didn't suffer much damage.Although Robertson's defense is missing, Grant can handle it.However, after Curry returns, even if the Thunder continue to double-team Durant or Thompson like the previous two games, they will not be able to achieve the effect of those two games.In fact, no matter how the Thunder adjusts their defense, Curry is the most uncontrollable point on the Warriors' offensive end.A player who can take the ball after passing the center line is indeed a very huge test for the opponent's defense.What's even more frightening is that this player shot very accurately.
If it was just a Curry, it wouldn't worry Donovan so much.But Curry's comeback comes with the liberation of Durant and Thompson.Once Green holds the ball at the top of the arc, the Warriors' three outside scorers will instantly tear the Thunder's defense to pieces.In the past, no matter how the Warriors screened, the Thunder could switch in time to fill up.But with one more Curry, the Thunder's manpower is not enough.Moreover, their defense will be stretched wide by Curry and Thompson.Once the space is opened, even Green can easily rush to the basket to finish the offense.Not to mention Durant!
Therefore, the remarks made by the media reporters in Oakland are not alarmist.
"After returning to Oracle Arena, the Warriors at home will pull the score back."
"After Curry returns, the Thunder will be in a huge predicament. They can't block the Warriors' offense!"
"Curry will save the Warriors..."
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When the game entered the countdown, Thunder and his party finally appeared in the public eye.
"We're well prepared. It's a tough game away from home, but we're going to challenge everything. It's not us who are nervous now. After all, one more win and we'll get match point. By that time , and no one will be able to stop us."
It seems that Donovan is very confident.He was right, the Warriors are very nervous now.The defeat in the first two away games made their situation very embarrassing.Lose another game and the big score will become 0:3.Once that situation is reached, it is basically powerless to recover.Therefore, the Warriors will definitely use twelve points to win this game.
The so-called mourning soldiers must win, for warriors, it is a battle of life and death.For Thunder, this is naturally not such a wonderful thing.This means that they will face a more difficult situation than ordinary away games.
(End of this chapter)