roccoschili Chapter 625 Glory even if defeated
Chapter 625 Glory even if defeated
Chapter 625 Glory even if defeated
During the timeout, Donovan still emphasized that he must play his own rhythm and not be influenced by the opponent.Everyone can feel that the Clippers are very aggressive on the defensive end.
After returning to the game, Lu Wei hit a mid-range shot steadily.Although it is a bit difficult, only he can stand up at this time to help the team stabilize the situation.Throughout the third quarter, the Thunder were completely open.Of course, running around and covering each other exhausted the physical strength of the players very quickly, but the effect was very good!
At this time, Rivers had to let Lu Wei and Harrell play more time.Even if they sacrifice some defense because of this, they still have to score if they want to win the game.No matter how strong the defense is, it's useless if you can't score all the time.
Lu Wei is still the same, has been desperately scoring.The Thunder's defense doesn't restrict him too much. He and Harrell are the key to the Clippers not completely collapsing in the third quarter.
But as the game progressed, the Clippers gradually couldn't support it!After all, in terms of real strength, Thunder still has the upper hand.It is possible to gain a temporary lead by relying on the aggressiveness in the heart, but it is somewhat difficult to keep leading.Moreover, the state of the Thunder is not bad.
By the end of the third quarter, the Thunder had already led by as much as 15 points.It seems that there are no big ups and downs in this game.However, Rivers and his team did not give up.In the last minute or so of the third quarter, they played a wave of rhythm and successfully pulled the point difference back to single digits, extending the suspense of the game to the last quarter.
Thunder is also a little careless!As a result, Lu Wei threw two three-pointers.
This is how the game is, you must stay focused, otherwise, being caught by the opponent will be a wave of rhythm.Fortunately, the Thunder belonged to the leading side and still had a certain advantage in the score.
In the last quarter, the two sides launched the most intense competition.As soon as he came up, Lu Wei and Harrell played a pick-and-roll and dunk dunk.Harrell has always played with passion, plus that body.After rushing up, it was like a tank, and it really couldn't stop him.
Looking back, Westbrook attacked with the ball.He was outside the three-point line, suddenly sped up, collapsed past Shamet in a big stride, and went straight to the basket.Westbrook's first step is too powerful!Shamet didn't even react, and was passed by Westbrook.Westbrook, who rushed up, was also unstoppable.Harrell raised his hands to make up defense, Westbrook didn't dodge, directly collided with the opponent in the air, and then floated towards the right side of the basket with that force.Westbrook held the ball in his right hand, pulled it up deftly, and threw the ball to the basket.
"drop……"
Goal in, whistle blows.
After Westbrook flew out, he pushed his hands on the floor and threw himself directly on the floor.For these players, every game night is like this.It's normal to stumble.After holding the hands of An Luo and Paul George to stand up, he made his classic shaking the child to Harrell.
Get to the free-throw line and make the shot.
Next, the two sides fell into a situation where you come and go.At this time, the Clippers are in their strongest state.When Gallinari, Lu Wei, and Harrell are all on the court, their offensive ability is not much inferior to the Thunder.As for the defense, even if it only relies on that ruthless strength, it can achieve relatively good results.
It wasn't until An Luo came on the field again that the situation of the game slowly developed in a direction favorable to the Thunder.It's not that An Luo played so well and led the Thunder to such a rhythm.In fact, his performance in the last quarter was not particularly good.For players like Westbrook, Paul George and An Luo, it is not necessary to do anything to play a role in the game.Especially the latter two, even if they just stand on the court, they can bring great pressure to each other.
On the contrary, Westbrook became the most outstanding player on the Thunder side.After An Luo and Paul George attracted the opponent's main defensive force, there was a lot of room for Westbrook.His breakthrough can easily cause damage to the Clippers.
With the game played like this, Rivers can't help it.With the generals in his hands, it is already a remarkable thing to be able to calm down An Luo and Paul George.Relatively speaking, letting Westbrook score is the best situation.
However, it was An Luo and Paul George who had the greatest impact on the game.Although restricted on the offensive end, after concentrating on the defensive end, it also brought huge troubles to the Clippers.Lu Wei became the main target of the two people's encirclement and suppression.An Luo, who is inseparable, and Paul George who is watching from the side, this super sixth man enjoys the treatment of a superstar.
Under the ebb and flow, the disadvantage of the Clippers is getting bigger and bigger.Before the end of the game, they launched a final counterattack.After Harrell beat Adams successfully, he grabbed a defensive rebound on the other side of the court, and then assisted Shamet to hit a three-pointer.A wave of 5:0 gave the Clippers hope.But Donovan called a timeout immediately.He didn't feel that there was a big problem with his players, but out of caution, he had to interrupt the opponent's rhythm.
After returning from the timeout, An Luo seized the opportunity from outside the right three-point line and made a very critical three-pointer.After that, the Clippers lost hope of getting closer to the score.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the visiting Clippers 108:97 at home and won their first playoff victory this season.
Although the Clippers were the loser, they were highly praised!Throughout the game, not only did the Clippers not give up their resistance, but they were on par with the Thunder.This is what they admire the most.Even at the last moment, they surprised the Thunder so much that they called a timeout.
Of course, this situation was actually expected by many people before the game.After all, in the last month or so of the regular season, the Clippers' offensive and defensive efficiency has been at the forefront of the league.Obviously, they brought the spirit of their playoffs to the playoffs.Such a Clippers are fully capable of creating some difficulties for the Thunder.However, there are only some difficulties.
The next game is in two days.Needless to say, the Thunder will face a stronger challenge from the Clippers.
(End of this chapter)