roccoschili Chapter 383 The UCLA Player Who Steals the Show
Chapter 383 The UCLA Player Who Steals the Show
Chapter 383 The UCLA Player Who Steals the Show
In the third quarter, it almost became the performance time of the three UCLA players.
Westbrook, Anlo and Kevin Love.
James switched to playoff mode in the second quarter, causing great trouble for the Thunder.But he won't stay that way forever.The season is still long, and the Cavaliers are indeed in a serious decline, but it is no problem to advance to the playoffs.
Therefore, in the second half, James started paddling again.
Fortunately, another Cavaliers star, Kevin Love, stepped forward.He returned to the locker room due to an injury in the first quarter. After inspection, he was fine.Seeing my ex-teammates and my juniors from the same school eyeing each other very much, I was happy but at the same time, I was not far behind.As an inside player with 30+30, he is fully capable of that.
As soon as the second half came up, Love hit a shot from beyond the three-point line, which seemed to feel very good.Adams has never been afraid of big men who attack in the low post, but a guy like Love who likes to run outside and shoot threes still makes him uncomfortable.
An Luo doesn't have much communication with his senior on weekdays.But under Westbrook's needlework, there have been some dealings.Every time the two teams meet, no matter the outcome, the three always go for a meal or a cup of coffee.Westbrook is very envious of his good brother.Being able to meet a group of reliable teammates in his playing years and win the championship.It's just perfect.It was exactly what he expected.
Seeing Love hit a three-pointer, Westbrook immediately returned one.However, his three-pointers are too unstable.Sometimes you can shoot 6% or 7% of the hit rate, but more often it can only be maintained at 3%.
The shot was missed.He quickly advanced to the three-point line with the ball.Facing Thomas Jr., he did not directly force him like before.After bending over to dribble a few times, he pulled up and shot a three-pointer.
Fortunately, Adams grabbed the rebound and gave the Thunder a second chance to attack.This time, Westbrook didn't vote again.He is still able to quickly adjust his emotions during the game, and occasionally gets excited, but he can calm down quickly.
Westbrook forced Thomas Jr. from the right, and Crowder immediately moved forward, blocking his breakthrough route.But as soon as Westbrook rushed up, no matter how many people defended him.He turned around suddenly and bypassed Crowder. Facing Love's supplementary defense, he leaned directly on the opponent's body and threw the ball above the basket.
The ball was easily dunked by Adams in the air defense.But for this goal, 80.00% of the credit should be credited to Westbrook.He's pretty much done everything.It's like, the cake has been fed to Adams' mouth.
An Luo, who also came from UCLA, saw the excellent performance of the two old seniors, and he was not to be outdone.After Love hit a mid-range shot against Adams, he asked for the ball at the three-point line.For his initiative to ask for the ball, Westbrook has always been responsive.
After receiving the ball, An Luo didn't start immediately, he was still in the iconic three-threat posture.Then, stick your right foot forward. JR Smith followed his movement and moved a step to the right. It was this step that allowed An Luo to seize the opportunity.He quickly withdrew his protruding right foot, and then took a big step back to the left.The space was pulled out by him at once, and the next step was to shoot.
He could actually walk in from the left.Ever since he clicked on Tanbu Breakthrough, he has been able to use it with ease.However, in many cases, An Luo still thinks that problems that can be solved with three-pointers should not be two-pointers.Anyway, for him, the hit rate of the two is not much different.
"Shh!"
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net bag!
Next, the three brothers come and go, taking turns to attack.The flames of war burned all the way from the three-point line to the penalty area under the basket.Love was alone, shooting from inside and outside, and under the offensive of Westbrook and An Luo, he was able to hold on.
As for other players, including James, Paul George, Thomas Jr., Wade, Rose, etc., they all became the foil on the court.
In an offense by the Thunder, Westbrook went to the basket and was pressed down by Love with a dribble.Fortunately, the basketball fell into Westbrook's arms.After he stabilized his figure, he didn't go for a layup, but threw the ball directly from the basket to beyond the three-point line.An Luo catches and shoots the ball at a 45-degree position on the left, and hits a three-pointer!
After the goal, An Luo high-fived Westbrook near the line.And Love, who can run all the way after serving, happened to pass by the two of them.At that moment, it was captured by reporters on the sidelines.Afterwards, a heated debate ensued.
"Three UCLA players dominated the second half!"
"If Kevin Love and Adams are swapped, is the Thunder stronger than the Warriors' Big Four?"
"A big man who is good at shooting three-pointers from the outside is more suitable for Westbrook?"
"UCLA has exported a lot of star players over the years! Of course the three here are the most two-eyed. In addition, Holiday of the Pelicans is also an All-Star player. Lonzo Ball was selected by the Lakers last summer. Not bad……"
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Although the game was lively, the situation on the field was not controlled by the Cavaliers.And in the last 3 minutes, after the main players of both sides left the field, the Thunder's Ferguson scored two consecutive three-pointers, helping the Thunder to widen the point difference to double digits.
In the last quarter of the game, the Thunder's "Big Three" fired at full force, suppressing the Cavaliers both offensively and defensively.James and Love had to put so much energy on the defensive end that the offense didn't feel good.The Cavaliers are still at a disadvantage overall.
Thomas Jr. reproduced the momentum of the king of the last quarter, and he scored consecutively, which once gave the Cavaliers the hope of a comeback.In the Celtics last year, they often settled the battle in the last quarter, but that was built on a fierce, strong defense.It's a pity that this team of Cavaliers not only lacks players who can defend one-on-one like Bradley and Smart; the team's defensive system can't support the defensive loopholes brought by Thomas Jr. himself.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the Cavaliers in Cleveland and won four consecutive victories.
So far, they have completed the battles with the Warriors, Rockets, Cavaliers, and Raptors, the teams with the best records except the Thunder.And their record is 4 wins and 0 losses.Although they only fought once, Thunder's strength has really been recognized by everyone.
(End of this chapter)