The best teammates in the NBA

Chapter 150 Rebound Crisis (Ten Thousand Words Chapter)
On the night of February 2th, although the Thunder easily defeated the New York Knicks, the head coach Brooks and his assistants did not have much joy after winning, and they continued to work when they returned to the hotel.

Since general manager Presti told coach Brooks that the team may not intend to pay a large luxury tax, the nerves of the entire coaching staff have begun to tense. They all know that this means that the Thunder's championship window will very short.

As for the consideration of asking players to take the initiative to cut their salaries, everyone will never have such a boring fantasy. What is the original dream of playing in the NBA? It is to make money, to make a lot of money, luxury houses, sports cars, and a lot of beauties all need beautiful knives.

Let rookie players take a pay cut?Don't even think about it, not to mention that the trio of the Thunder team has outstanding abilities. The Thunder team doesn't want to pay, but some wealthy teams are not so stingy. As long as they are strong enough, they will offer maximum salary contracts within the allowed range players.

Compared with big cities like Los Angeles and New York, Oklahoma City is far less competitive. Coach Brooks naturally noticed the envious expressions of the players after they came to Madison Square Garden.

No matter how bad the record of the New York Knicks is, they still have plenty of money to sell tickets.
"In the past few days, we have repeatedly discussed the reasons for our previous loss to the Mavericks. We must recognize the reality. We are not a team that is good at three-pointers. The excellent performance of Kayce and KD has covered up some of the team's problems. .”

The coaching staff has been discussing whether the team should continue to increase tactics these days. There are still nearly two months to go before the team is full. If they rehearse some tactics at this time, there is barely enough time.

Coach Brooks also agrees with the assistant coach's words. The Thunder doesn't even have a pure shooter on the outside. In many cases, Li Ze is the most reliable outside firepower in the team.

"I still maintain my previous point of view. The team does not need to add some complicated tactics. What we need to do is how to build an excellent defensive system. If the inside signing fails, we must change the plan as soon as possible."

Coach Brooks’ original target player was Tyson Chandler. If Chandler can be traded, it will greatly improve the ability to protect the frame inside. Although the opponent has some potential injuries, the coaching staff believes that , such an adventure is worth trying.

But unfortunately, Chandler himself did not have much willingness to go to Oklahoma City to play, and the Bobcats did not want to trade with the Thunder. Presti's colorful pie did not impress the opponent.
"Our low-post defense is really bad. Maybe we can consider a 32-zone defense. Once the zone defense is used, we need to start Ibaka, and the offense may also have problems at that time."

"Perhaps continuing to maintain this defensive strategy is the most suitable defensive method for us. We can continue to strengthen the oppression of outside players in the playoffs."

"But you need to take into account the referee's whistle-blowing scale. After the hand check is cancelled, the requirements for outside defenders will be higher. Too much emphasis on oppression, I will even worry about the number of fouls by Russell."

Head coach Brooks felt a little overwhelmed when he heard everyone arguing again and again. As a rookie head coach, he didn't have a definite idea in his mind.

A rookie head coach is paired with a young team. It’s no wonder that Amerika’s media are generally not optimistic about the Thunder’s playoff journey. Looking at the head coaches of other teams in the West, they are all old foxes, and there is a big gap in playoff experience. .

"The training plan remains unchanged for the time being. We strive to prepare two defensive systems. During training, everyone must explain clearly to the players, especially the 32-zone defense. Ibaka must understand the defensive rotation."

"There are still two months to go. Let the players get nervous. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the opponent's tactical changes and lineup adjustments. During this period, everyone has worked hard."

Brooks doesn't know how a head coach like Phil Jackson customizes tactical strategies. He himself relies more on the assistant team. Such summary meetings will happen frequently in the near future.

"Don't worry, as long as you play two playoff games, I believe the boys will adapt quickly. We have to believe in the talent of the players, Scott, and you also need to rest properly."

Hearing everyone's comforting words, Coach Brooks smiled bitterly in his heart:

"The team's record is so good that it has become a kind of pressure. I really don't want to see the disappointed eyes of Oklahoma City fans."

The tense atmosphere of the coaching staff did not affect everyone in the Thunder team. Anyway, it was all training, and it was over as required. On February 2, the Thunder team flew to Minnesota to continue their road trip.

After arriving at the destination in the morning, Li Ze and Guigui came to Lefu's house as scheduled. After the All-Star Weekend, the three got together again.

Seeing that Le Fu was in a good mood, Li Ze immediately teased Le Fu:
"Don't tell me that you have found a girlfriend, and don't tell me that you have found some local delicacies again. You are laughing like a flower. Did anything good happen?"

"Nina introduced him to girlfriends several times, but the girls don't like him, Bro, you really should lose weight!"

Guigui pushed away the happy water in front of him, poured himself a glass of pure water, and couldn't help complaining.

"I don't plan to get married early, Russell, marriage is the grave of love, we are still young, it is time to enjoy life, guys, Al Jefferson may leave the team next season!"

"I have finally become the real core of the Timberwolves. This is definitely something worth celebrating. It just so happens that next season is my contract year, and I am ready to show my talents."

Love said happily that he finally got rid of the boss of the team, and he no longer needs to share rebounds with the opponent. All the data in the future will belong to him, and the big contract is already beckoning to him.

"Where did you get the news? Don't be too happy. Besides, the Timberwolves still have Tyreke Evans. The Spanish golden boy Rubio will return to the team next year. Don't be too happy."

Li Ze reminded his good brother that the ball is in the hands of the defender. If the opponent decides not to pass the ball to you, it will be difficult to collect statistics.

"Don't worry, Evans can't jump up. He doesn't dare to go against the head coach's arrangement. I need to practice three-pointers during the offseason. A simple double-double can no longer reflect my strength. The agent told me Me, inside players want to get a big contract, offense and rebounding are indispensable."

"Almost everyone in the locker room knows about it. Jefferson doesn't want to play badly anymore. He wants to go to a team that can compete for the playoffs. In fact, his low-post skills are really good. Go to a big city to develop. Should be a good choice."

Al Jefferson's low-post skills have always made Love envious, but unfortunately, since Li Ze introduced the magic ball style of play to him, Love still thinks that the three-pointer is the most important.

"I'm really happy for you, Love. We can train together during the offseason and return to UCLA. I also want to improve my three-point shooting so that it will be easier to score next season."

When Guigui thought that he shot 25% from the outside this season, he felt embarrassed. With Li Ze and Durant in the team, opponents often let him shoot from the outside, but he couldn't hit it. to respond
"Guys, I may not be able to train with you during the offseason. You know, in June, the World Cup finals will start. I will fly directly to South Africa. Do you want to go with me?"

Li Ze, who has a cheat bonus, will not keep training honestly. There are a lot of activities waiting for him during the offseason.

"Forget it, I'm not very interested in football. During this offseason, I won't go anywhere. I don't want to be laughed at by Kevin next season!"

"Kayce must have a date with a beautiful woman. I remember the All-Star weekend. When he came back on the second morning, the smell of his perfume changed. He must have gone on a date with a girl behind our backs!"

Li Ze was startled when he heard Kevin Love's words, could this be discovered?
"Come on, Bro, your sense of smell is too good. Of course, this matter must be kept secret. You know, it's still our old rules!"

"When will you introduce us to each other? I'm really curious, you don't like ordinary girls."

Don't look at Le Fu as a fat man, in fact, this guy has a delicate mind and can barely be regarded as a big warm guy. If he is not too bloated, as long as he gets along for a long time, girls will like him.

"Maybe you already know each other, keep it secret!"

The Timberwolves have almost decided to fish in advance. Most of the players on the team seem to have no desires, and these guys have also developed a scoring technique. brush!

As the Thunder's young master of abuse, Li Ze opened fire on both ends of the offense and defense. The defensive end completely restricted the opponent's Ryan Gomez, and the offensive end was extremely efficient.

The Thunder's offense, the inside double-screen tactics, after Li Ze crossed, received a pass from the tortoise at 45 degrees on the left side of the three-point line. Directly point to fly each other.

Then he dribbled a step with the ball in his left hand, and made a horizontal withdrawal step to shoot a jumper.

"Shua" three-pointer hollow into the net.

With the blessing of the badge, Li Ze played the game of abuse very smoothly, especially the addition of the [Catch and Shooter] badge, which made his iron-blooded jump shot more efficient.

Timberwolves' offense, Tyreke Evans quickly dribbled across the half court, and after simply passing the ball from the outside, he immediately handed the ball to Al Jefferson, who was successful in the low post, and the latter faced Jeff Green Defensively, approaching the basket with two hits.

Immediately afterwards, the shoulders shook slightly, and the right hand easily shot under the basket.

"Shua" scored two points from the basket.

Coach Brooks frowned secretly when he saw Jeff Green's defense. The low-post defense at the 4th position is the most obvious flaw in the lineup.

Durant is not very interested in this game. The two teams in the Northwest Division have played against each other frequently, but the Timberwolves are really a bit too good. It is okay to abuse them once. After playing too many games like this, Durant has already felt a little bored.

It was also a double screen raised on the inside line. Durant received a pass from the turtle at 45 degrees on the right side outside the three-point line, and immediately broke through. The huge stride made Corey Brewer's defense instantly lose. bit.

Durant accelerated the breakthrough with the ball in his right hand, saw the empty penalty area, took off with the opportunity, and dunked with one hand!

"Kang" broke through and dunked successfully.

After scoring the goal, Durant didn't celebrate either. This kind of game can no longer arouse his desire to win. He quickly returned to the defense with a flat expression. The audience in the Target Center Arena didn't react too much. The team kept losing. Ball, the fans are numb
The most dynamic player in this game should be Kevin Love, who came off the bench, actively grabbing rebounds, frequently firing shots from outside the three-point line, and enjoying the statistics.

But the gap between the two teams is indeed too big. At 66:52, the Thunder barely made any effort, but easily led by 13 points.

The second half of the game almost turned into training time. The Thunder began to experiment with different defensive combinations, and Ibaka also got a lot of playing time.

Timberwolves' head coach Kurt Rambis also knows how to do the rotation. As long as the main players score enough points, the substitutes will play directly. The game is played harmoniously.

In the end, at 110:97, the Thunder easily defeated the Timberwolves. Some teams seemed to have lost, but in fact they had already won. The current bad plan is very successful.

After the game, Li Ze and Love hugged each other and said two simple whispers:
"Great job, 20 points, 14 rebounds, big double double, keep up the good work, Bro!"

"When I sign a big contract next year, I will definitely go back to Los Angeles and hold a big party. Call all our UCLA teammates and stay healthy. Kayce, I will go to Oklahoma City to cheer for you in the playoffs!"

Li Ze scored 20 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in three quarters. In the fourth quarter, he had already rested on the bench. Durant, as always, scored 4 points before leaving the game. 30 points, 20 rebounds and 7 assists
After this game is over, everyone in the Thunder team will fly back to Oklahoma City. They will face the Phoenix Suns at home the day after tomorrow.

On February 2, the Phoenix Suns team came to Oklahoma City. Li Ze, as a local snake, also entertained Steve Nash, who had just joined the Superficial Brothers League. It was still a familiar private kitchen restaurant. Li Ze gave the waiter a look , indicating that the dishes will be served later.

"Steve, I've always wanted to ask you a question, how to train to achieve the effect of your shooting hot spot? You can shoot anywhere on the court, and the shooting percentage is extremely high."

Li Ze poured Nash a glass of juice and humbly asked him for advice.

The problem of shooting hot spots has always troubled Li Ze. Of course, he knows that with the accumulation of time and the blessing of plug-ins, one day he will reach the level where the entire court is hot spots. However, that is too much. slow
"You need to be patient, Kayce, as long as you work hard on shooting, you will eventually improve. Everyone has their own shooting area. If you have to say a method, you can try training in the dark. "

"In the dark night, you can only vaguely feel the position of the blue sky, don't care about the distance, shoot as you like, I think this is a bit like a process of psychological suggestion, but you can refer to it, your trainer should be able to design it for you Come up with a reasonable process.”

Steve Nash shared his experience, saw your surprised expression, smiled again, and continued:

"Kayce, maybe you can also consider how to block and catch the ball where you are good at. Facing different defenders, you need to show targeted blocking skills. Post-up singles are also a good technique."

"But there is one thing you must pay attention to. You must be smart about the whistle-blowing scale on the field. When receiving the ball in a low position below the free throw line, the defender can use his forearm to defend. He will perceive the direction of your force."

"You can also watch the video of the 08 Finals. Kobe's style of play is worth learning. At the same time, you can also watch how Ray Allen defended Kobe in the low post. You can learn a lot from both offense and defense. Less technical."

"Thank you for your sharing. This is of great help to me. Do you plan to go to the World Cup in South Africa this year? We can walk together."

Li Ze thanked him sincerely. He realized that he was a bit of a dead end. Basketball games are not computer games. There is no need to pursue perfection too much. What he should do now is to make use of his strengths and avoid weaknesses.

"I may not be able to watch the game live this year. I will spend more time with my family. Old men love their homes, but I am very optimistic that Spain can win the championship. Xavi and Iniesta are really amazing."

"I totally agree with you, the Spanish team is a copy of Barcelona, ​​they have a lot of control over the game!"

"If there is a chance, I would like to hold a football charity match. At that time, I can also compare my football skills."

"No problem, I'm looking forward to it, America doesn't like football too much."

Li Ze and Nash chatted more and more happily, both of them had common interests and hobbies, this meal was a joy for both guests and hosts.

On the evening of the 23rd, a voting activity was launched at the Ford Center Arena. The color and style of the T-shirts cheering for the playoffs will be decided by Oklahoma City fans themselves.

Offline activities are extremely popular, and the Thunder section of Reddit has recently exploded in traffic. Oklahoma City fans have even begun to imagine the style of the championship T-shirt when the team wins the championship. Yes, everyone is inflated.
In the locker room of the visiting team, head coach Gentry announced tonight's starting lineup. The coaching staff will rest Steve Nash, and last year's second-round pick Goran Dragic got a chance to start.

At the same time, Robin Lopez, who was selected with the 15th overall pick in the first round last year, was also put on the starting lineup. The regular season will be over in less than two months. At this time, the health of the players is the most important thing, and the veteran will have to take turns in time. As for the league's fines, the Suns certainly don't care.

Head coach Gentry coughed lightly, attracting the players' attention, and then said unhurriedly:
"The opponent is a team that is very good at playing transition offense, so we must not only protect the backboards, but also strengthen the offensive rebounds, Robin, remember to do your job well."

Although the 213cm Robin Lopez is a bit rough in technique, he is full of vitality. He was allowed to start this game, and his main task is to grab rebounds.

"Golan, your task after playing is to play more pick-and-rolls. According to the game strategy we formulated before the game, play the pick-and-rolls at the 5th position. If there is a chance for a three-pointer, you must shoot decisively."

"Play our offensive rhythm, we must defend on the defensive end, and don't give them the chance to shoot from the outside. Now every victory is very precious to us. Come on, guys."

Coach Gentry saw the eager expressions on the faces of Dragic and Robin Lopez, and smiled in his heart. This kind of competition is needed in the team, so as to better stimulate the performance of the players want.

In the Thunder locker room, coach Brooks is emphasizing the defense of the Suns three-pointer:
"We must pay attention to Channing Frye's three-pointer, and the defense must keep up in time. Green, you and Krstic must echo each other on the court. The opponent will frequently pick and roll. We must protect the basket. "

"The defense on the outside is the same. When encountering a screen, switch defenses in time, and the rotation speed must be fast."

Li Ze heard that coach Brooks no longer emphasized the issue of offense too much, so he knew that this game might be another experiment for the coaching staff. The Suns are also potential opponents in the playoffs, and they are indeed a good training target.

The game is about to start. In the player channel, Guigui scratched his head helplessly, and whispered to Li Ze beside him:
"Kayce, I don't like the team's 32-zone defense very much. I make mistakes every time I practice. Coach Brooks has been too serious recently."

"Just practice a few more times. The coaching staff should be preparing for the playoffs. You don't want to be out in the first round, do you?"

The zone defense actually tests the players' tactical quality and defensive understanding. Li Ze is very much in favor of the coaching staff's decision. It is better to make a plan in advance than to cram.

"I think the game should be easier to play. As long as we feel good, the teams in the West can't stop us, unless the opponent's outside line is also accurate, but this is definitely a small probability. We should be more confident."

Durant's words are full of confidence. After all, he has the highest field goal percentage inside and outside the team. Coupled with the blessing of explosive power, scoring is just out of pocket.

"I have a bad feeling, Kevin has always been a good spirit, a bad spirit, the Suns will not be the same as the Mavericks before."

The unpredictable Jeff Green muttered in a low voice. His recent outside shooting has become a matter of metaphysics. Thinking of the fear of being dominated by the Mavericks' three-pointers before, Jeff Green always feels that this game is going to be cold.

"Okay, everyone will focus on this game. We have fallen to second place in the Western Conference. We must strive for victory in this game!"

Hearing that the big brother Collison also spoke, everyone immediately responded.

"Wan, spit, break, tired of logging!"

On the other side of the ocean, today happened to be Wednesday, but the game time between the Thunder and the Nets crashed. CCTV chose to broadcast the Nets game live, and Thunder fans could only go to Sina Sports to watch the game.

In Sina's studio, host Ke Xiaofan and guest Yang Yi also chatted about the playoffs.

"Mr. Yang, before the trade deadline, the Thunder didn't supplement the height of the inner frame guard as everyone expected. Do you think it is necessary to add a big player with the current strength of the Thunder team?"

"I think there are two sides to everything. If you can get a blue-collar big man who is suitable for the Thunder, then this kind of reinforcement will work best, but if you really trade for a star insider, it's really hard to say."

"The Thunder's offense relies entirely on the outside trio. If there is a star inside player, the tactical play will definitely change. This may destroy the team's chemical reaction, but let's be honest. It's the twin towers that can't stand the Lakers."

Like most football critics, among the western teams, Yang Yi is still optimistic about the Lakers, with a huge advantage in lineup and experience.

"Our fans and friends are also discussing a problem. If we really want to meet teams like the Lakers, Spurs, and Mavericks after the season, Mr. Yang, how do you think the Thunder will play?"

The host Ke Xiaofan asked a question that has been the most discussed recently.

"Then the three-person team can only play freely. During the regular season, the Thunder team often played tactics. In fact, there were not many individual singles. Only when the tactics were killed, the two teams of Li Ze and Durant Talent will take over the offense with personal ability."

"But the playoffs are different. You can't afford to lose every game. Therefore, as long as you can throw the ball in, this tactic will be considered a success. I believe that the Thunder will not stick to various tactics. In the playoffs, that is A stage for the stars."

Yang Yi is looking forward to the Thunder's performance in the playoffs, and he also wants to see whether Li Ze can perform as well as in the regular season under the high-intensity defense.

"We can continue to talk about this topic during the game. The starting lineup ahead came out, and Steve Nash actually took a break. This is a bit unexpected. Does Coach Gentry want to give up this game strategically?"

"The starting five of the Suns are: Goran Dragic, Jason Richardson, Grant Hill, Amare Stoudemire, Robin Lopez, starting There are two players who were rookies last year."

"The Thunder still have a regular rotation, with Russell Westbrook and Li Ze in the backcourt, Kevin Durant and Jeff Green on the front line, and Nenad Kostic at center."

"The tactical play of the two teams is actually somewhat similar. Let's return the picture to the front first, and hope that both sides can contribute a wonderful game."

During the final warm-up before the game, Li Ze noticed that Nash was in casual clothes and picked up the ball for the Suns players on the sidelines. He was a little surprised. There was no back-to-back game, and the head coach Gentry also rested Nash. This is a bit too cautious up.

Guigui noticed that Dragic had become the starting lineup, and suddenly became energetic. The opponent was in the same class as him. He felt that he could strike hard again in this game, and said with a smile on his face:
"It seems that I have to fight against the second-round pick. I really didn't expect Dragic to start in the Suns!"

"I remember that the opponent's three-pointers are still accurate, and remember that the defense must pounce. I don't want to see you blown away by the second-round pick."

Seeing Guigui's confident expression, Li Ze couldn't help reminding him that the memory in his mind told him that Dragic would become an excellent player in the future.

"Don't worry, I'm sure I'll be fine!"

After speaking, he had an awkward dance with his partner Meno in front of the technical stage. Li Ze's scalp felt numb watching it. As long as he is not embarrassed, it will be other people who are embarrassed
The referee came to the center of the field with players from both sides. Everyone simply bumped their fists and greeted each other. Kostic and Robin Lopez came to the center circle, knees slightly bent, ready to jump the ball.

"At the beginning of the game, Lopez successfully jumped to the possession of the ball for the Suns. Dragic dribbled the ball through the half court and hit a pick-and-roll at position 5."

The host, Ke Xiaofan, hastened to speed up his speech, and the Suns' offense was very fast.

Lopez's screen quality is average, allowing the Turtle to squeeze through quickly, but Dragic, who holds the ball in his left hand, is faster, stopping and picking up suddenly, and accelerating suddenly.Passed Kostic's defense and rushed to the penalty area.

At the moment when Jeff Green assisted in the defense, Dragic made a concealed pass on the way and gave it to Stoudemire near the basket. The latter caught the ball and quickly made a one-armed dunk!
"Kang" succeeded in a one-handed heavy buckle.

"Beautiful breakthrough and scoring. Dragic played very smartly. The left-handed player changed his rhythm and suddenly accelerated, which caught Krstic by surprise. This technique really doesn't look like a second-round pick!"

The host Ke Xiaofan praised Dragic. He hadn't paid much attention to this player before.

Krstic patted his chest at the same time, indicating that this defense was his problem, and then the Thunder quickly sent the baseline ball, the turtle dribbled halfway, and made a tactical gesture, Li Ze and Jeff Green made a gesture within the three-second zone A cross screen, followed by a quick run to the left halfback.

When Li Ze received the pass from the tortoise, Richardson's defense also rushed over. Li Ze turned around, took a tentative step after the three threats, quickly retracted his feet, and made a realistic feint. Richard Desen's defensive center of gravity moved forward immediately.

Seeing the opponent rushing up, Li Ze holds the ball in his left hand, speeds up the breakthrough along the baseline, ignores Robin Lopez's defense, takes off early, pulls the big lever in the air, turns from left to right, turns to the layup, and easily sends the ball into the basket basket.

"Shua" made a layup with the lever.

"Oh ah!!"

The audience at the Ford Center Arena screamed. This ball has some Michael Jordan style. Such a stretched air rod is definitely a visual feast.

After landing, Li Ze's expression was indifferent, and he put on an X silently. This is the bonus brought to him by the [Unlimited Takeoff] badge.

"This ball is too similar to Michael Jordan's movements. Breaking through the baseline and pulling the bar in the air, this is Li Ze's talent, it's amazing!"

Yang Yi didn't follow the procedure anymore, he came up and started blowing directly. It must be another top ten ball of the day.

The Suns were not affected, and continued to serve the baseline quickly. This time, Dragic and Stoudemire played the classic pick-and-roll cooperation of the Suns. Stoudemire.

The latter catches the ball and takes a small jump. After that, he uses his feet to rise into the air, holds the ball in his right hand, and turns the ball into the basket with one arm.

"Kang" Stoudemire's classic force splitting Huashan.
Li Ze also noticed that Dragic's passing was indeed very good, and Stoudemire was able to catch the ball comfortably and directly attack the basket, which is really a bit like Nash.

When the Thunder attacked, Jeff Green and Krstic made a double screen for Durant on the line. After Durant received the pass from the turtle, he did not make any adjustments, just pulled it up and threw it.

"Shua" three-pointer hollow into the net.

"what!!"

Durant's goal was immediately cheered at the Ford Center, a fast-paced game favorite among Oklahoma City fans.

More than 1 minutes before the first quarter, the two sides came and went, and the shooting rate was very high. Dragic controlled the team's offensive rhythm very well, especially the pick-and-roll attack at position 6. It was really smooth.
Coach Brooks is already considering replacing Jeff Green. Whether it is a pick-and-roll attack or a low-post attack, Stoudemire completely crushed Jeff Green's defense and scored easily inside.

What's more deadly is that although the Suns' shooting percentage has declined, their offensive rebounds are too aggressive. Although Robin Lopez has some problems in rebounding, but with his height and Vitality, but what it lacks in experience it makes up for.

Richardson's outside shot was interfered by Li Ze, and he hit the iron directly. At this time, the basket was already scrambling. Successfully grabbed the offensive rebound.

Then he stepped up from the basket and put the ball firmly into the basket.

"squeak"

Watching Stoudemire begin to show off his muscles, coach Brooks asked for a timeout and had to make substitutions and adjustments.

"Green, take a break after the game, Ibaka, pay attention to the position in advance, pay attention to Stoudemire's position, we must control the rebounds in the backcourt, so that we have the opportunity to switch offenses."

"Russell, add some breakthroughs. After the pick-and-roll at the 5th position, try to cause a foul on Robin Lopez. I hope to see him commit 1 fouls in the first quarter."

Guigui immediately nodded to indicate that he understands that if he can get this big shit-stirring stick off the court directly, the rebounding pressure of the Thunder team will be much less.

After returning from the timeout, the Thunder's offense began to rush inside, trying to create damage, but Li Ze soon discovered that the Suns seemed to have been prepared, and often gave up defense directly, just to reduce their own fouls.

Head coach Gentry seized on the Thunder's rebounding weakness, and his tactics turned out to be extremely simple, shooting from the outside and rushing to grab rebounds from the inside.

While the combination of Ibaka and Krstic was able to successfully protect the backcourt rebounds, the Thunder lost their transition offense on most possessions.

After the first quarter of the game, at 1:27, the away Suns led by two points, and Stoudemire played well, scoring 25 points in a single quarter.

During the intermission, Coach Brooks was also a little worried. Rebounding was the Thunder's weakness. The performance of the Suns' rookie Robin Lopez really disrupted the Thunder's tactical deployment.

"Kayce, you and Green should also increase the protection of rebounds at the beginning of the second quarter, especially the control of long rebounds. After Channing Frye plays, the Suns will definitely increase their three-point shots."

Li Ze nodded to indicate that he understands that he will play the No. 3 position on the bench, so naturally he has to bear more responsibility for rebounding.

But after the start of the second quarter, something happened that made Li Ze feel speechless. Durant's crow's mouth worked again, and Channing Frye's three-pointer seemed to be 2 times the mirror, accurate and scary.

Earl Clark and Louis Amundson played like chicken blood after they came on the court, and various small throws under the basket also scored. The Suns played a wave of 8:0 offensive.

Li Ze saw that the situation was wrong, Jeff Green was super ghost again, and immediately turned on the individual offensive mode, the Thunder team attacked, Li Ze faced the defense of Dudley, who came off the bench, at the top of the three-point arc, and dribbled continuously under the crotch. Hold the ball in the right hand to raise the center of gravity of the body, pretending to break through.

Noticing that Dudley took a step back slightly, dribbled the ball behind his back instantly, and made a fake gesture of worshiping Buddha, which immediately sent Dudley flying. Li Ze quickly changed direction in front of his body and took a jump shot.

"Shua" three-pointer hit steadily.

After the Suns hit the iron and Collison tried his best to protect the rebound, Li Ze directly dribbled the ball across half court, facing Dudley's defense on the left side outside the three-point line, first dribbled twice under the crotch on the spot, and crossed with his left hand. Pull back the dribble, and turn around with your right hand.

Dodging Dudley's defense, he stopped and shot a jumper from outside the three-point line.

"Shua" three-pointer and then scored, the point difference instantly returned to two points.

"what!!!"

The audience at the Ford Center Arena immediately shouted loudly for Li Ze. The wonderful individual offensive performance made the fans hooked.

"squeak"

Head coach Gentry immediately requested a timeout. The coaching staff of the Suns knew Li Ze's ability very well. At this time, the opponent's offensive rhythm must be interrupted.

Li Ze returned to the bench with a bad feeling in his heart. Although this wave of offense was withstood, the shooting rate of the Suns was a bit abnormal.
After returning from the timeout, the two sides showed an anxious game state again. When Li Ze rested in the second half of the second quarter, Durant also assumed the offensive responsibility of the Thunder.

At the end of halftime, the two sides tied at 58.

In the midfield, in the Thunder locker room, Durant said a little depressed:

"The Suns actually chose to give up some interior defense and didn't want me to stand on the free throw line at all. The game strategy of the hell, it was really tied at halftime?"

"Their shooting percentage will go down. I don't believe Channing Frye will always be that accurate!"

"Kevin, hope your crow's mouth improves"

But it is a pity that NBA games are often full of chance. Some extreme individual performances will really affect the trend of the game. Dragic completely broke out in the third quarter.

The 5-point shot after the pick-and-roll at the 3th position, in the 4rd quarter, the shot was perfect, 4 of [-] in a single quarter
Li Ze once again felt the rapid collapse of the team, and complained helplessly in his heart:
"The fans described it correctly. In the Thunder's games, they either beat their opponents or were beaten by their opponents."

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