roccoschili Chapter 576
Chapter 576
Chapter 576
The loss in Dallas didn't affect the Thunder much.Every season, every team loses some games.For the Thunder, as long as the team can quickly return to winning ways, it will be fine.
An Luo returned to Oklahoma and slept at home for a whole day.During these 10 days, they played 6 games and went to [-] cities.The rush of travel, high-intensity competitions, and unfamiliar accommodation made An Luo feel extremely tired.In the Dallas game, he didn't even want to play in the second half.The life of a professional player is far less rosy than people think.Everyone only sees what they get on the surface, but few people see what they pay behind.There is a saying that how good you are on the field is how hard you are off the field.It's not easy for everyone in this world!
Two days later, the Thunder, who got enough rest time, ushered in the team that gave them their first defeat of the season—the Phoenix Suns.But this time, the Thunder did not lose to the opponent again.
In view of the magical laws of the sun, the Thunder prepared very well for this game.After all, they don't want a losing streak. It is recognized that there are no weak teams in the NBA.There is pressure for the Thunder to win any game.But in this game, the person with the most pressure is not the Thunder, but the Suns' No. [-] pick-Deandre Ayton.
Ayton has 1 reasons to be selected No. 31 overall.He is hailed as O'Neal's successor and has all the conditions to become a superstar.So far, he has averaged 16 minutes per game, averaged 10.5+2.6+0.8+58.9 per game, and shot [-]% from the field.Data impeccable.You know, the No. [-] pick in the Suns does not have a high tactical status.There is a Devin Booker who urgently needs to prove himself, and his ability to play like this still proves that everyone has not misunderstood.But the problem facing the No. [-] pick now is that he is not the best performer in this draft, let alone the most famous one.When everyone is lamenting that the rookies played well in this quarter and did not get well, there will often be such a picture:
Ayton?The No. [-] pick?Well, it's a good fight...
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I have to say that Ayton was really delayed by the sun.I don't receive much attention in the big team, and it's easier to be forgotten if I don't have the ability to "swipe statistics".Let alone a rookie.Take a look at Doncic in the same class is undoubtedly the absolute core of the Lone Ranger. This kind of treatment can only be compared with Tre Young of the Atlanta Hawks.
In fact, Doncic and Ayton are the two best players in the 2018 class so far this season.The other players have more or less struggled.Therefore, Ayton has become the best candidate for people to compare Doncic.Two days ago, Doncic showed his might and defeated the Thunder.Immediately afterwards, Ayton met the Thunder.I have to say that the schedule of this competition is really a coincidence!
Speaking of it, Ayton is really sad.If it is changed to other times, he still has the possibility of performing well.After the Thunder's winning streak was ended, someone needed to breathe a sigh of relief.And after finishing a series of back-to-backs, the tiredness was swept away, and when the spirit was high, the sun hit.
The match was destined to be a massacre.
Westbrook was still unable to play. Although he wore training clothes to participate in warm-up training before the game, his name was still not on Donovan's roster.But even without the combination of Westbrook, An Luo and Paul George, it is enough!
Judging from the trend of the entire game, the Thunder only took 6 points to make the game lose suspense.
The Thunder launched the most violent attack as soon as they came up.An Luo received the ball at the three-point line, and Devin Booker was very tight. An Luo took a tentative step to shake the opponent away and went straight to the free throw line.Ayton's defense should be his biggest shortcoming.Although the opponent's defense was quick, An Luo went around with a European step, and then made a layup.
Looking back, Devin Booker seems to want to find a place on An Luo's head.He circled the bottom corner from the top of the arc, and then circled back to the top of the arc along the three-point line.After receiving the passed basketball, he threw the ball against An Luo's outstretched right hand.
"boom!"
Ayton was firmly stuck behind Adams, and could only watch Robertson put the rebound in his arms, secretly sad.Robertson took the ball out of the three-point range and threw it to Paul George, the fastest runner. The latter accelerated again after receiving the ball, and suddenly threw Ariza away from Ariza who was following him.In the empty penalty area, Paul George flew straight up and staged a 360-degree turn and a windmill dunk.
Boom!
The atmosphere in the Chesapeake Energy Arena suddenly ignited!
Ayton finally got the ball in the next attack, but he half-turned and hit the iron with a hook, wasting a precious opportunity.The Thunder did not let up in the slightest on the defensive end.After all, this is the Suns known as the "Strong Team Killer"!
This time, Adams made a round with his right hand and threw the ball to An Luo who had already run across the center line.After the latter received the ball, he accelerated and rushed to the inside.Devin Booker reacted when An Luo ran back, and his speed was not slower than An Luo.The moment An Luo accelerated, he also accelerated.But An Luo just took a step inside the three-point line.He kicked his right foot hard on the floor, and with that rebound force, his whole body flashed beyond the three-point line.At this time, An Luo was already more than 2 meters away from Devin Booker.Before the opponent rushed over, An Luo directly made a three-pointer.
Ayton ran quickly to protect the rebound, but the basketball fell into the net pocket with precision.
In the first 6 minutes of the first quarter, the Thunder did not allow the Suns to score 1 point.They played a wave of 20:0 climax, and the commentator on the scene shouted again and again: The game is over!The game is over!
In fact, it is also true.Although in the following games, the Suns' offense played a little bit.But also limited!Thunder didn't give the opponent even the slightest chance.Always keep the score difference above 20.
In the end, the Thunder beat the Suns 125:96.Get rid of the tired An Luo and Paul George both scored 30+!And Devin Booker, who wanted to prove himself, only handed over a dismal stat of 17+5.Ayton was even worse, with 14 points and 9 rebounds.Under the "care" of Adams and Noel, the No. [-] pick couldn't even perform at his normal level, let alone compare with Doncic!
(End of this chapter)