super heavy artillery

Chapter 637

Chapter 637

After the first quarter, the Thunder gained a 2-point advantage.

Gordon contributed 32 of the Rockets' 15 points in this quarter!If you play the whole game according to this efficiency, then Harden really has nothing to do.Of course, this is all theoretical possibility.But what I have to say is that Gordon is indeed the key factor for the Thunder's inability to open the score.Although An Luo and Paul George were not in their best form, they still scored 20 points together.Whenever they were about to rise, someone would stand up and interrupt their rhythm.

In the second quarter, the Thunder continued to widen the score.But this has little to do with the performance of An Luo and others.On the contrary, the rotation lineup played very well.

Speaking of the combat effectiveness of the players on the bench, the Thunder is actually a little bit inferior.After the most stable Grant was mentioned as the starter, their rotation lineup became even thinner.Ferguson's growth did not satisfy everyone. Although he broke out occasionally, his stability was too poor.Kanter's strengths and weaknesses are very obvious. On the offensive end alone, he can enter the starting lineup, but the defensive end is really bad.Especially when defending against pick-and-rolls, the problem is even greater.Noelle's performance is very dependent on his teammates. If Westbrook is on the court, his performance will be fine.The former favorite of heaven has also become a pie-eating player with a large proportion of the current inside players.Felton and Burton are okay and can provide consistent contributions, but they are also limited.For the Rockets, players like Nene, Green, Rivers, Shumpert, and House are all outstanding.

However, in this confrontation, the Thunder's rotation has the upper hand.Paul George became the big boss who was besieged by the opponent in the rotation, and he was struggling.But for the other Thunder players who played at the same time, it was very comfortable.Any time someone is double-teamed, there will be an opening.The Thunder only need to ensure the smooth conduction and shooting rate of the basketball.And this, they did very well.Especially Kanter, he played very strong inside.When facing Capela, his footsteps will make the opponent break away from the original rhythm; when facing Nene, he will hit directly in and use his physical advantage to score.Burton has also made a difference from beyond the arc.He made the Thunder's first goal in the second quarter.The Rockets' defense didn't affect him too much. After a forward change and squeezed past the opponent's player, he made an emergency stop jumper and scored the ball.

For a game, it is impossible to rely on those few core star players.The performance of the role players is also very important to the game.After a precious rest time, An Luo and others went into battle again.However, the situation of the game between the two sides has not changed much.It's still you coming and going, not giving in to each other.The game was exciting, but it was still unfinished.

Until the third quarter, the most exciting matchup unfolded.

The third quarter was rarely disappointing for the Thunder.This game is the same.After the players got quite enough rest, they broke out a huge combat effectiveness in the game.

It was Harden who blew the offensive horn first.After spending half the game, the bearded man finally found his touch.After the start of the second half, Harden took the ball to the top of the arc.An Luo didn't post it, but he knew Harden very well.This guy's breakthrough ability is no less lethal than a three-pointer.Harden didn't intend to rush in, he kept dribbling the ball under his crotch, then suddenly took a big step to the left back, pulled up and threw the ball.

An Luo reacted quickly, he moved almost at the same time as Harden.The right arm was raised high, interfering with the opponent's shot this time.But he didn't make much of a defensive move.After all, this guy in front of him is too cunning.If you don't pay attention, you will be fouled by the opponent.

"Shh..."

Basketball hit the net.

It wasn't Harden's first [-]-pointer, but it likely represented a signal.The Rockets are about to launch a counterattack!In fact, only when Harden's touch comes out, the Rockets' offense can be regarded as the top level of the league.

Looking back, An Luo immediately responded.As soon as Harden started scoring, the pressure increased.After all, the task Donovan gave him was to try his best to reduce Harden's influence in the game.It doesn't matter whether he accomplishes this task through defensive or offensive means.

Or take advantage of the opportunity to run out of cover.After An Luo received the ball, he almost pulled it up against Grant's body, and then completed this shot.

"Shh..."

Raise the knife and drop it, and hit it steadily.

Subsequently, Harden and An Luo each scored another goal.Although both are super-scoring players, the characteristics of the two are quite clear.Harden needs to hold the ball, and his ability to pull off singles from beyond the three-point line is very good.Whether it is shooting or breaking through, it is a good choice.What's more, he also has the ability to draw fouls.Score, don't be too easy.

An Luo is a bit different. Half of his points come from outside the three-point line.Although he has a certain singles ability, he rarely handles the ball.In Thunder, there is no need for An Luo to charge forward.More importantly, in Donovan's offensive system, An Luo, who plays off the ball, can play the most efficient role.After the opportunity ran out, An Luo only needed to throw the ball as fast as possible.His shot is solid, fast and precise.

The top two scorers on the scoring list this season finally faced off in the Western Conference semifinals.This is a scene that everyone is looking forward to very much.

After you came and I played two rounds, the atmosphere in the arena gradually picked up!As long as An Luo or Harden holds the ball, there will be fierce cheers, and Harden is not stingy with his applause because Harden is the star of the Houstonians.I have to say that Oklahoma's attitude towards Durant and Harden is simply heaven and earth.

For every team, the head star has unlimited firepower.On the court, they often have the ball at their disposal.Although An Luo is not a star player, if he asks for the ball, Westbrook will still give it.After all, his stable scoring efficiency has already conquered all Thunder people.

Harden took a step back and threw the ball, and An Luo immediately scored a three-pointer.Harden broke through to the inside with the ball, causing Grant to foul and made two free throws; looking back, An Luo caught the ball in the elbow area, played with his back, and then turned over and made a jump shot...

The two opened up their posture and fought against each other.Occasionally, Gordon and Paul George cross-legged, but judging from the trend of the game, they still refused to give in to each other.

(End of this chapter)