Chapter 1756 The Growth of the Third Young Master of Thunder
As the scoring champion for three consecutive seasons, as the scoring champion with the highest scoring average in a single season since the new century, and as the first strongman in history to average a triple-double for three consecutive seasons, Ji Feng has reason to despise anyone who dares to do so. The guy who calls himself a scoring machine in front of him.
Even Adu is no exception.
Soon, they will know that in terms of statistics and strength, they are both younger brothers!
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The training time flies by. For fans, the offseason of the playoffs is notoriously difficult, especially for die-hard fans who feel uncomfortable if they don't watch football for a day. Die-hard fans of the Lakers will undoubtedly suffer. Greater 'torture'.
Because the Lakers have been too powerful in recent years, they are almost swept in the first round of the playoffs. Basically, one round has at least one or two fewer games than other series. This means that in the first round, Before the second round begins, fans will not be able to see their favorite teams for at least a week.
This year is no exception. The Hornets still haven't won a single game against the Lakers. The Lakers have completed a first-round sweep for 4 consecutive seasons. And most importantly, counting last season, the Lakers have already achieved a terrifying playoff run. 20 consecutive wins, a feat that no team has ever been able to accomplish.
When the Lakers will lose in the playoffs has naturally become a hot topic among the media, so the media, like the fans, has had a difficult week.
However, for the players, time seems to pass very quickly. In such a tense and exciting atmosphere of the playoffs, everyone is very busy even on rest days. The Lakers also conducted many special training games for the Thunder, and also On the last day of April, I strengthened my physical training and also conducted health check-ups for a group of veterans.
So for Ji Feng and the others, a week has passed by in a hurry, and soon, they will be on the court again!
On May 2nd, in this holiday that belongs to the working people, the joy of fans finally returned!
Los Angeles Staples, the first game of the second round of the playoffs between the Lakers and Thunder will be staged here.
Before the game, Thunder coach Brooks was in a good mood, and he was still joking with the reporters at the scene.
This is natural. After all, as the best coach last season, Brooks this season did not have a flash in the pan like the Raptors head coach and other coaches. Instead, he led the Thunder to go further.
The last time the team reached the semi-finals of the Western Conference was back in the SuperSonics era, and now that the Thunder have set foot on this field, they have undoubtedly created their own history.
Moreover, the Thunder have proven their strength with the results of these two seasons. They are not just a flash in the pan. Compared with the Trail Blazers and Grizzlies, they are younger and remain absolutely healthy. The team has no injuries. Impact, the most important move, Brooks believes that their players are more talented, which undoubtedly makes Brooks feel that the Thunder have a bright future.
Even if they are eliminated by the Lakers this season, it doesn't matter. The goal for this season has been completed. He believes that they will make a comeback next season. Moreover, Brooks does not think that they are incapable of fighting. On the contrary, he feels that their team is one of the three goals in the Western Conference. The one in the team who is most likely to beat the Lakers!
Because they are younger and more motivated, and at the same time, they have the three Thunder Young Masters who have already been recognized by others!
The legendary draft journey of Brooks and the Thunder staff does not need to be described in detail. Their abrupt way to build a strong team through the draft is definitely a model for all small clubs.
If Ji Feng hadn't been in the limelight, and if the Heat's three giants hadn't been so eye-catching, Durant, Westbrook, and Harden would have really stood out this season.
Of course, it would be perfect if she didn't like to drink bath water, have eye-catching court fashion, and have a hobby of big butt nightclubs.
But no one is perfect. As long as he plays well on the court, Brooks doesn't care about how he is off the court. Now, he feels it's time for the world to see the power of the Thunder's third young master in his mature stage!
7pm!
The starting lineups of both sides entered the court. The Lakers were still familiar with the starting lineup. Artest returned to the bench and Fisher returned to the starting lineup after four games in the first round.
The Thunder, Perkins, and Ibaka are in the paint, Durant, Sessions and Westbrook are starting together. Harden is sitting off the court. Jeff Green has left the team for the Celtics.
Before the game, the atmosphere was good. Harden also took the initiative to chat with Ji Feng for a few words. Westbrook coolly said that he would play to a different level than last year. Only Durant's face was as serious as water.
Ji Feng said that he was used to it. Every time he met him, Durant would have this expression. The two had a good relationship off the court, but on the court, Durant would never show weakness.
This is also understandable. The story between him and Ji Feng is too long. As the second pick in 2007, he was not suppressed by Oden, but he was still not the first because an undrafted player directly came in front of him and left him far away. Not only did he take away the Rookie of the Year award, but he also won all the honors in the basketball world. If you were Durant, you wouldn't be willing to accept it.
"Just wait." Durant was determined to show the Lakers how good he was this time.
jump ball!
The well-prepared Thunder got the ball, and Perkins still looked familiar. He roared and got up with Bynum. It was like a dream back to 2010.
However, the Thunder's first offense was given to Westbrook. Westbrook called a pick-and-roll and directly attacked the old fish with one step. Gasol prepared to block it, but Westbrook made an emergency stop and shot!
Score in!
"Last year, Westbrook was still a guy who could only make breakthrough layups, but now, his pull-up jump shot is already impressive. Although it is not stable yet, at least he has more scoring methods." Yang Yi commented.
The Lakers chose to play inside. The arrival of Perkins has improved the Thunder's inside line by more than one level. Although Jeff Green was good in the past, defense has always been a shortcoming. In other teams, Green's talent may not require defense, but In a Thunder team full of talent, Green, who is unwilling to develop defense, is redundant. Although he is always the Thunder's third scoring point, the Thunder do not lack his scoring at all.
Looking at the ball, if it were Green, Bynum could turn around and hit it, but Perkins is dark and tough, so Bynum could only turn around and hook the ball.
But he was lucky, the ball bounced into the goal frame, and Ji Feng assisted +1.
Turning around, Durant got the ball, and the Thunder's wings opened up. Durant turned his back to face Ji Feng. His sudden burst from the left was blocked, and he stepped back and shot the ball!
"Durant has also taken a step further. He hit the ball beautifully. He knows whether to break in or not. He just wants this opportunity to shoot. Now he can play alone at the peak of the season. That's okay!" Yang Yi also praised Durant.