roccoschili Chapter 287 The Battle Begins
Chapter 287 The Battle Begins
Chapter 287 The Battle Begins
On the 16th, Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City.
After waiting for several months for the playoffs, the curtain has begun once again.For these Thunder fans, such a scene has long been used to it.But their enthusiasm did not fade away.
"O~K~C!"
"O~K~C!"
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The shouts that resounded through the sky were the deep blue ocean of Oklahoma fans who gave their players unswerving support.
A strong bison ran wildly on the field, waving its hands constantly.
An Luo walked out of the locker room with the others.They have already arrived at the arena, and the warm-up training before the game has also ended.After coming to the locker room to change into the jersey and equipment for the game, you have to go to the player channel to wait for admission.
The big screen above the center of the court is constantly showing the exciting shots of the Thunder this season.Westbrook's dunk, An Luo's three-pointer, Oladipo's breakthrough, Adams' lob, Kanter's hook, Robertson and the block...
Every action can bring back memories for everyone.From those cheers one after another, you can feel how happy the Thunder fans are this season.It can be seen that although Durant and Ibaka are missing, the new Thunder still fills everyone with joy and hope.
The Jazz generals in the away game looked very excited.This Jazz team is no longer the Jazz team that domestic fans are familiar with.With Boozer and Deron Williams, the new pair of "Utah twins", being traded away and the aging Jerry Sloan laying down the coach, the Jazz, who wanted to change, entered another period.
However, they still did not achieve satisfactory results. During the summer offseason of 2013, the three core players including Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Mo Williams all left the Jazz due to the expiration of their contracts.
Since then, this team has completely started rebuilding.After several years of groping, this year they finally paid off.
And for them, under the leadership of Hayward and Gobert, entering the playoffs did not seem too difficult.Therefore, for the Jazz generals, the series against the Thunder is the time to show off their talents.
Compared with the Thunder, the Jazz is not at all inferior in the paint.The defensive gate Gobert plus the organization center Diaw who can play, defend and pass, and the Thunder's Adams and Kanter can barely handle it.On the front line, the Thunder are weak against any team, and this is the strength of the Jazz.Hayward and Joe Johnson are not something Robertson and Grant can resist.
Of course, the Thunder had an absolute advantage at the back line.The combination of Westbrook, Oladipo and An Luo, the entire league can't find a second one.
This is all on the bright side. Everyone knows it. It just depends on who plays better during the game.
Jazz players enter the court first.Hayward was the last to come to the court, and he has longed for this stage for a long time.
Gobert is really tall!Such a height does not affect the movement at all, but is very flexible.With strangely long arms, he was born to be an inside defender.
It is said that this guy has a great chance of defeating Dreaming Green and becoming the best defensive player this season.
Fans in the Chesapeake Energy Arena still gave a polite applause to the Jazz players who came from afar.People are always magnanimous to opponents who are worse than themselves.If it is a warrior, the ceiling will probably be blown off!
Then, under the hysterical shouts of the live DJ, the Thunder players came out.
Unlike other teams, Westbrook rushed directly to the court with his brothers.For so many years in Oklahoma City, he was always the first to rush to the field.
An Luo followed behind his teammates, high-fiving them one by one, and the last twelve people formed a circle shoulder to shoulder, jumping and jumping.Westbrook yelled:
"For OKC!"
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Donovan thought for two days and finally made some changes to his starting lineup.
Westbrook, Oladipo, Robertson, Grant, Adams.
That's right, he put Sabonis, who didn't perform well, on the bench, and Grant, who was more mobile, went to the fourth position to help Adams.
The Jazz are very regular, Hill, Ingles, Hayward, Diaw, Gobert.
After introducing the starting lineup, the old guys in the commentary chatted.
That's right, this time the three TNT famous mouths got together again.No one thought the Jazz would beat the Thunder in this series.Of course no one thinks they will be swept.
Sir Charles thought that the Jazz would play the next game at their home court, but under the strong offensive firepower of the Thunder, they would eventually be eliminated by the Thunder with a score of 4:1.
But O'Neal disagrees, they think that no matter how bad the Jazz is, they can win two games.After all, Gobert's defensive ability is a difficult problem for both Westbrook and Oladipo.
Smith acted as a shit-stirring stick in the middle, fanning the flames, lest the world would not be chaotic.
Whether to win 4:1 or 4:2, they discussed very intensely.If the game hadn't started, these old guys might not be able to stop.
Soon, at the request of the referee, players from both sides stood up and started jumping the ball.
The referee threw the ball into the air, and the whistle sounded immediately.
Gobert patted the ball into Hayward's hands. This guy's physical condition is really good.Skip Adams with ease.
Hayward made a quick drive, flicked at the top of the arc, and then passed to Gobert on the left.
But it happened unexpectedly!
Gobert was about to push forward after receiving the ball, but suddenly fell to the ground, looking very painful.
Because the basketball went out of bounds, the possession of the ball came to the Thunder.Adams quickly sent a sideline ball, and Westbrook rushed straight after receiving the ball.
But he was grabbed by Hill.
Gobert seems to be injured!So they can only resort to foul tactics.
The game was interrupted as a result, and the Jazz's team doctor rushed to Gobert's side, checking and asking about something.Jazz's coach and other players all looked nervous.
An Luo was on the bench, dazed!When Gobert was injured, there was no physical contact at all, just such an inexplicable injury.
But now it seems that Gobert may be grabbing seriously.Because then, the Jazz staff helped him back to the locker room.
I can only hope he's ok!After all, injuries are something that all players do not want to encounter.
The game continued, but the atmosphere suddenly became different.If Gobert can't come back, then the Jazz is really finished!
(End of this chapter)