Start without the ball

Chapter 326 Three battles!
On June 6, the area around the Pisacek Energy Center in Oklahoma City was crowded with people, and the home game that Thunder fans had been looking forward to finally came.

In the arena, blue thunder short sleeves are placed on each seat. By then, the Pisacek Energy Center will be a blue ocean.

The Thunder returned to the locker room after full warm-up and stretching. Donovan stood in front of the tactical board and said loudly:
"Guys, the situation in the series is not optimistic. Although we ended in a draw, George's injury has had a great impact on us. I think you all have experienced the situation in the last game when no one was on the perimeter.

You must make more comebacks, the opponent has successfully broken through, chase me desperately!There is a floor ball, give me a desperate fight!
Look around you, this is the home stadium you are most familiar with, today there will be [-] spectators wearing blue short sleeves to cheer for you.

Fight!
Let those Yankees see the Iron-Blooded Thunder! "

Veteran Felton stood up and raised his right hand. Everyone gathered and put their hands on top.

"One two three."

"Thunder!"

Shouting the slogan in unison, everyone in Thunder ran out of the locker room.

The Pisacek Energy Center went dark, and a beam of bright white light shone on Thunder's path.

DJ introduced in a heroic voice: "Our boys are home!"

Thunder players set foot on the battlefield tonight amid the cheers of the home crowd.

As Adams walked out of the tunnel, DJ introduced in a louder voice: "The players who came on stage have risen at an extraordinary speed this season, won the MVP of the Rookie Challenge, the MVP of the All-Star Game, the champion of the three-point contest, and won the championship. Youlin Mamba is everywhere, Li! Hao! Yu!"

Ghost Mamba! Ghost Mamba!

All the fans stood up, shouted rhythmically, and the momentum was huge.

Lowry, who has already appeared on the stage, said: "He is so popular here!"

Leonard nodded slightly, looking into the Thunder channel.

The rhythm of the home audience's shouting of the ghost mamba continued to accelerate, and the long-awaited voice began to come out, and a figure appeared in the dark passage, which gradually became clear.

When Li Haoyu completely walked out of the tunnel, all the fans burst into cheers.

"Shit, Li's popularity here is too high!" O'Neill felt the enthusiasm of the fans and couldn't help but said.

Barkley: "All the way through the playoffs, Oklahoma City fans have long been impressed by his talent. The fans know who is leading the team to win."

Miller: "It was because of his outstanding performance that the Thunder scored the team's highest 1 points in G35 to win the finals. In the second game, he even dragged down the Raptors star Kawhi Leonard. Ba's ability is unquestionable."

Pierce: "But in the last game, the Thunder also exposed many problems. For example, Russell's long-range three-point shot was not stable. George's injury made the Thunder's perimeter lack of restraint.
If Lee and Kawhi get into a fight again today, the Thunder must improve the shortcomings of lack of offensive means. "

O'Neill rubbed his hands and said excitedly: "The tactical arrangement of the coaches of both sides is also the key to the game. I can't wait for the game to start!"

The appearance ceremony ended quickly, and the players from both sides returned to the bench to make final preparations.

Donovan gathered the main force and said solemnly: "The tactics have been discussed at the combat meeting, and today we will resolutely implement Li's proposal. During the training in the past few days, we have practiced countless times. Show your fighting spirit, but behind you There are [-] fans cheering for you!"

Previously, Donovan had repeatedly watched the game video, thought hard, and came up with a few sets of tactics to break Leonard's defense. Unfortunately, his tactical ability is too mediocre. Although he can gain a certain amount of space, this space is very difficult. Create effective offensive opportunities.

Donovan discussed with Li Haoyu repeatedly, and then gave up his tactics. Just when he and Bayer were sighing, Li Haoyu put forward his own suggestion.

For Donovan who was at a loss what to do, Li Haoyu was a timely help!
After discussion, Donovan felt that the tactic was feasible, and immediately led the players to practice it repeatedly. The Thunder players are already quite familiar with this tactic.

The whole team is actively preparing for the third game, and Westbrook is also adjusting. In the last game, the Raptors team shrank to limit his breakthrough. When his most threatening offensive method was restricted, the shortcoming of Turtle's long-range shooting was not stable enough. Then it was exposed that in the past few days, Westbrook practiced three-pointers hard, and with shooting again and again, he gradually regained his confidence in shooting.

On the other side, on the Raptors bench, Nurse said loudly: "Guys, our team played very well in the last game. You have also maintained a good state these days. Don't care about the interference of away fans. Believe in yourself, you guys But the king of the North!"

After all, Nas came to Leonard's side and put his hand on his shoulder: "Kawaii, we will proceed according to the pre-match arrangement. If the situation changes, I will notify you as soon as possible. Li, remember to pay attention to my gestures on the sidelines."

Leonard nodded slightly, for the championship, he will do everything to lead the team to victory.

A few minutes later, the referee indicated that the game would start soon, and the main players of both sides stepped onto the battlefield.

Thunder: center Adams, power forward Grant, small forward Ferguson, shooting guard Li Haoyu, point guard Westbrook.

Raptors: Center Marc Gasol, power forward Siakam, small forward Leonard, shooting guard Danny Green, point guard Kyle Lowry.

The players on both sides settled in the middle circle, the referee threw the ball into the air, Adams dialed the basketball first, and the Thunder took the lead in attacking.

Li Haoyu ran across the center line and saw Danny Green in front of him. The Raptors did not send the strongest Leonard to defend, so he made a decisive gesture, and the Thunder finally cleared the left low post.

Westbrook dribbled the ball to the left 45 degrees, waiting for his teammates, Li Haoyu led Danny Green to the low post, and finally got to the position two steps away from the three-second zone.

After receiving the ball, Li Haoyu sensed the defense with his back. Danny Green knew that the Ghost Mamba's footwork was very good, and he didn't go up with all his strength to give Li Haoyu a chance to turn around.

Since the Raptors defender did not use his full strength to fight, Li Haoyu pushed the ball behind him with all his strength while Danny Green took half a step back.

At 45 degrees to the left, Lowry is also well aware of Li Haoyu's low-post skills. Westbrook in front of him is not good enough to play three-pointers, so he decisively clamps to the low post.

Li Haoyu was not in a hurry, he didn't play the ball immediately, he dribbled the ball sideways to the basket and retreated to the bottom corner. At the moment Lowry came in front of him, he hit the ground behind his back and passed the ball to the edge of the three-second zone.

A blue shadow flashed past, it was Westbrook!
After receiving the basketball, the Thunder Turtle stood up, stretched the ball backwards with his right hand, his body was like a crescent moon bow ready to go, roared, and smashed the ball into the basket with the momentum of smashing Huashan.

boom!
Thunder took the lead. In this round, Li Haoyu calmly dealt with the flank attack, and his scalpel-like accurate pass assisted Westbrook to complete the tomahawk dunk!

(End of this chapter)