Chapter 1972 Hey, Have You Seen a Group Performance?
Although it is only a two-pointer, it also proves that the Lakers feel equally good tonight. The first three shots from both sides came from three different players in the team. This is good news for each of them. After all, no matter how strong the individual is, it is not as good as All evil people come to cattle.
The game continued, and it was Perkins' turn for the Thunder to set up a pick-and-roll for Westbrook. After the pick-and-roll, Durant turned around and asked for the ball. Westbrook passed the ball. Ji Feng once again defended Durant alone. This time Ji Feng was very defensive. Success, although Durant turned around and still shot, Ji Feng's interference was effective. Durant shot and Bynum collected the rebound.
The Lakers launched a quick counterattack. Blake gave the ball to Ji Feng at halftime. Ji Feng did not play by himself at the top of the arc, but made a pick-and-roll with Kobe. This is the classic outside pick-and-roll!
Safrosa and Durant quickly switched defenses, but... Adu, who had exhausted all his energy, switched defenses in front of Ji Feng and found that the basketball in Ji Feng's hand had disappeared!
During the pick-and-roll, Ji Feng had already passed the ball to Kobe through hand-off.
Kobe's acting skills are getting better and better. Kobe passed Safrosa with one quick step. There was no way, Safrosa's attention was still on Ji Feng. Kobe easily penetrated the Thunder inside, Ibaka and Perkins. Suddenly, he pounced on Kobe with a fierce look, and Kobe still took three steps. But just when everyone thought that Kobe would use his favorite aerial action in his youth to dodge Erhan's block and send the ball into the basket, Kobe Hold it and throw it back without looking at anyone!
In order to be realistic, Kobe even completed the entire three-step step to the blue with bare hands after throwing the ball away, which is a model of acting skills.
The Thunderbolts were obviously fooled by Kobe's realistic acting skills, especially Perkins, a former Green Army star. After his eyes fell to the ground, he glanced at Kobe, not noticing the follow-up behind Kobe. Ji Feng has taken off!
Bang!
Ji Feng took advantage of the two of them to land, flew between them, and hit the frame with both hands!
Freehand~
Easy~
The perfect combination of violent aesthetics and elegant basketball~!
Kenny Smith was stunned by this cooperation: "Perfect cooperation, the entire Thunder was played and applauded, their cooperation is so perfect!"
O'Neal said sourly: "Is this JK's cooperation? It's such a tacit understanding. Why didn't that guy pass it to me like this in the first place!"
The Durant man who was put in a position was also a little confused. After coming back to his senses, his eyes drifted to Westbrook next door.
"We are both a duo, why can't we cooperate like this... The gap is too big." Durant was a little bitter, because although his duo is one of the most talented duos in history, One, but at the same time, they should be one of the most uncooperative duos in history. They are comparable to the two Nuggets in the past. Their playing styles are the same. After you finish the fight, I will fight...
At the critical moment, Westbrook stood up and used a strong shot after a breakthrough to help Durant regain his morale and regain the score advantage.
"It doesn't matter how you cooperate, as long as you can win!"
Westbrook seemed to use this ball to express this meaning.
Well, to be honest, it makes sense. The purpose of professional games is to win. Friendship comes first and competition comes second. This approach will not work in professional ball games. There is no need to talk about it. What is the difference between talking about friendship in professional games and being a hooligan? !
Since the goal is to win, as long as this method can win, it is a good method. Whether it is cooperation or heroism, the purpose is the same.
Thunder is the ultimate in personal heroism. It's enough to fully unleash the potential of the second young master. As for cooperation, forget it.
As if to confirm Westbrook's idea, after the Lakers cooperated and Ji Feng assisted corner Blake to score the team's second three-pointer, the Thunder followed suit and made a complicated cooperation.
Durant and Westbrook were in a pick-and-roll. Westbrook caught the ball and went inside, was double-teamed and passed to the outside, and then passed directly behind Durant...
Westbrook: "..."
Durant: "..."
Not only was the ball not scored, but Ji Feng seized the opportunity to score the first point of the game on a fast break. In an instant, it was 5-0, and the Lakers led by 4 points.
"Come on, let's just play personal offense honestly." Durant abandoned the unrealistic thoughts in his heart. He is not a passing material personally. Although Westbrook's current passing is improved compared to his rookie season, it is basically The above are all simple passes. He will never be able to play a coquettish pass like Ji Feng's. If he forces a wave, he will only end up in the current situation. Painting a tiger will not turn into an anti-dog. The situation is very embarrassing.
So Durant turned around and made an elegant mid-range shot, allowing the Thunder to once again chase the score.
There are no offensive routines, it's just personal ability, and the competition is personal hard power. The Lakers' defense can only use hard power to fight.
Fortunately, they are strong enough!
Although Ji Feng was hit by one shot here, he was not in a hurry to regain the field. The Lakers made all the first 5 shots, which made Ji Feng realize that everyone seemed to have a good touch tonight. At this time, Ji Feng was very team-oriented and looked for help on the offensive end. The opportunity went directly to Gasol, who scored another goal with a small hook, and the Lakers still maintained the lead.
Turning around, Durant's single was destroyed by Ji Feng. The Thunder's tactics were too simple. Ji Feng was stuck in his position when he predicted his movement. Durant could only force the shot, and his hit rate was naturally not high.
It is said that Ji Feng may be the best person in the league to limit Durant. Various predictions and quick pick-and-rolls allowed Durant to average less than 41% from the field against Ji Feng, which is definitely very low. Hit rate.
Ji Feng turned around and got another assist, and it was Gasol again. He turned his back in the low post and used his footsteps to open up space. Ibaka's defensive shortcomings were infinitely magnified. He could only watch Gasol score 4 points in a row to continue to widen the point difference. .
The Thunder had to make early substitutions, and Harden made his debut, which was also a major advantage of the Thunder. The Lakers also rotated, with the season peak swinging, Artest and insider Powell coming on the scene.
As soon as Harden came up, he scored points with a catch-and-shoot shot after running. It seemed that he had continued his excellent touch from the previous game.
However, Powell, who had just come on the field, immediately took the cake. Ji Feng attracted the defense and broke out very deep. Perkins had to help defend. Ji Feng passed the ball directly to Powell, who took the ball and dunked!
In the next round, Durant and Harden exchanged blows. Artest, who had not played bloody for a long time, succeeded in a layup after a strong break, while Durant responded with a mid-range shot.
Next, both sides scored one after another. With 2 minutes and 57 seconds left in the first quarter, the Thunder requested a timeout.
Although the score was tight, the Thunder's situation did not improve because the Lakers' scoring was really too scattered.
So far, seven Lakers players have scored points. The top scorer is Dajia who scored 8 points, followed by Kobe with 5 points, Artest with 4 points, Blake with 3 points, and Bynum with 2 points. , Ji Feng and Powell.
There are only 7 players on the field, but everyone scores. This puts too much pressure on the Thunder. Once the Lakers continue to bloom like this, it will be difficult for the Thunder to withstand it.