roccoschili Chapter 510 The Second Jerry West
Chapter 510 The Second Jerry West
Chapter 510 The Second Jerry West
During the break during the festival, the atmosphere of the Cavaliers was very low.They are indeed not far behind, but the situation is not friendly to them.James' performance in the first quarter was not as explosive as the previous game.In this game, he reduced the time he held the ball.At the beginning of this, he got a few chances, but the effect was not good.The Thunder's defense is very specific to him.Therefore, in the next few minutes, he spent more time passing the ball for his teammates.
It is a pity that the performance of other players is still not very good.So many opportunities were wasted!Especially JR, after TT and Love blocked An Luo several times, he got a good chance.But he didn't make any shots.This nerve knife is still not very stable.
In the first half of the second quarter, both sides played the game in rotation.James didn't play at the beginning like the previous game, but sat on the bench in a daze.Tyronn Lue's management of James' playing time is still very reasonable.He can always seize the shortest time to let James get enough rest.Although it seems that a game has been played for a long time, it is not too tiring for James.This is the uniqueness of Tylen Lue.Even if he has an average tactical level and on-the-spot command, he only needs to know how to use James.
The Thunder bench lineup led by Paul George played well in the first half of the second quarter.Because both sides are almost playing as substitutes, the defensive strength is relatively weak.This provides "convenience" to Paul George.Jeff Green is not bad, but facing the more capable and younger Paul George, he is still a little overwhelmed.
With Paul George scoring a three-pointer at a 45-degree angle on the right, the Thunder beat the Cavaliers to a 3:9 climax in 4 minutes of the second quarter, and quickly closed the gap Pulled to double digits.Seeing that the situation was about to be out of control, James hurried to play again.Moreover, after he came up, he directly took over the Cavaliers' offense.
As soon as he came up, James broke through with the ball.He received the ball from George Hill outside the arc at the top of the arc.It didn't start immediately, and the right foot came and went, constantly interfering with Paul George's judgment.The time was almost up, and James directly collapsed from the right side of Paul George's body in one step.In fact, he didn't throw away the other party.Just relying on his own body and strength, he forcibly squeezed Paul George away and rushed to the inside.And Paul George has been sticking to him. Although he is half a body behind, the defensive deterrence is still there.
The two "relying" on each other rushed to the restricted area.Adams was stuck behind TT and had no way to help defend.It really took a lot of pressure off James.After he stomped two steps, his right leg exerted force suddenly, and his whole body soared into the sky, and he was about to complete a powerful dunk.
But at this time, Paul George also jumped up with him.Moreover, Paul George can jump higher than James.He stretched out his long arms and shot towards the basketball.James knew Paul George's defensive level, so when he saw Paul George in his peripheral vision, he had a plan in mind.I saw his raised right hand suddenly retracted, and after avoiding Paul George's block, he changed the ball to his left hand, swung it up, and then swiped the ball above the basket.
"Shh!"
Basketball hit the net.
Change hands in the air!If such an action is made by McGrady, Kobe, and Jordan, it will be very elegant!But now that James has made it, it has a heavy feeling, giving people a strong impact.
What the hell is James!On the court, he can do anything.Maybe his team can lose the game, but he himself will not lose to any player.Of course, if he wanted to!
After the goal was scored, An Luo and Westbrook, who had already stood on the technical table, returned to the court.Now that the other party is on James, Donovan will naturally not be careless.Put all your core players on the field, even if the opponent suddenly explodes, with these people on the field, it will definitely not make the situation worse.
As soon as An Luo came up, he used his actions to show what he was here for.After receiving the ball at the top of the arc, he didn't pass the ball to Adams, who was in a better position, but prepared to play Clarkson.The latter's offensive ability is actually very good.Can become an indispensable point on the bench in any team.But his shortcomings are very big, he will always be a player with strong offense and weak defense.After receiving the ball, An Luo shook Clarkson away with a tentative step, then pulled up directly, and threw the ball in front of the opponent's pounced figure.
The basketball spun in the air for a while, and finally plunged into the basket.
"Yes!"
An Luo punched the audience hard a few times.He is so excited now!He didn't get too many chances in the first quarter.Although he also scored a few goals, including two three-pointers, they were all based on his super high shooting percentage.In fact, he ranked fourth in the Thunder in the number of shots taken in the first quarter, less than Adams.More often, he puts his energy on the defensive end. JR made almost no achievements in the first quarter, which is his credit.
Next, it is the drama of James vs. Thunder.Everything seems to be back to the first game.James can get what he wants on the offensive end, but the Cavaliers also can't guard against the Thunder's "Big Three"!In this way, after both sides finished the third quarter, there was basically no suspense in the game!An Luo caught the ball in the right corner and shot, opening the point difference that had just been pulled back by James to more than 20.Being 20 points behind such a powerful Thunder is almost an irreversible disadvantage for this Cavaliers.
Everyone's topic gradually shifted from the outcome of the game to other aspects.The performance of the players has become the most concerned thing for everyone.The combat power displayed by the Thunder's "Big Three" is huge, surpassing the entire Cavaliers team.But the performance and data handed over by each of them cannot be compared with James.The last game was 52 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists, and this game is not too bad. In three quarters, they handed over a quasi-triple double of 32 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists.And it was done in a relatively sluggish first quarter.
James' performance like this can't help but remind people of Jerry West and the distant 1969.As the only FMVP of the losing team in the NBA so far, the situation that West encountered back then is exactly what James is experiencing now.Therefore, many people are speculating that this year's FMVP may not be James, whether he can become the second Jerry West.
(End of this chapter)