Chapter 830 [People should know how to be grateful, the future is theirs]
Many people think that the Kings will easily defeat the Thunder and advance to the finals, but the Thunder won two consecutive games at home, with a total score of 2-2.
At this time, many people felt that Thunder could defeat the king.
Thunder coach Scott Brooks boldly changed the lineup, allowing Durant to pull out the ball to be a pitcher on the perimeter, attracting James to defend, Westbrook, Ibaka, and Aldridge to play pick-and-roll offense.
In the second quarter, Aldridge, who had four minutes off, took the substitute, Durant and Virgo rested, ensuring the physical strength of the three major stars.
Aldridge can score when he singles against Miller, Ty Gibson can score, face frame can hold the ball, and he is sure to catch the ball after pick-and-roll.
The Kings have weaknesses. After entering the playoffs, Bibi averaged 37 points and 12 assists per game, shooting percentage of 281% and three-point shooting percentage of 258%. He was completely useless, unable to attack or defend.
Jason Williams didn't even make the 13-man roster. After Curry left the field, James usually played as a forward in the organization, and there was no good substitute at the No. 1 position.
Westbrook scored 30 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in one game, and 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in one game, which was the best performance of the team, which made all doubters shut up.
The key to the Thunder's victory is Aldridge, who has 27 points, 11 rebounds and 2 assists in one game, and 24 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists in one game, which can contribute stable scores.
Durant also scored a lot of points, with a lower hit rate and not very efficient.
Before the fifth game began, online fans changed their words, no longer saying that Wei Shao was just a second-rate star who was often hot-headed.
Compared with many lonely stars, Durant is so lucky to have a Victoria around him.
Wei Shao is definitely the top five point guard in the league, even the top three. He has 213 points, 46 rebounds and 88 assists. Apart from Rose, he is the point guard with the most points. His ball-holding offensive ability is the most reliable for the Thunder.
There are some things that blind fans don’t understand. They just look at whoever has the best data and like whoever has the best score. Last season, Durant won the scoring champion, and they think Durant is the best. Without the lack of money, he will score more points.
In fact, in a sense, not only did Wei Shao defend Durant, but he promoted and created Durant's current status.
Durant would not have good results without him. Without the halo of team performance, Durant is just another Anthony. Even if he wins the scoring champion, he may be just another McGrady.
As a person, you must know how to be grateful, so Durant never says bad things about Wei Shao. He called him a star of the same level in interviews several times.
Their relationship is also very good. Apart from James and Wang Jun, they are the strongest combination in NBA at present.
The stars on both sides exploded with each other's data, and the key to winning is the role players.
Back at home, the King won the critical fifth game and won the match point.
The Thunder beat the Kings in the interior, Aldridge is an excellent star, but Yi Jianlian's size and height are similar to his. Yi Jianlian finally broke out in this game, and Ade, who was defending, only scored 12 points and 6 rebounds.
The starting lineup is almost the same, and the Kings' substitute is better than the Thunder.
After Sefrosha's game, Wang Jun was very relaxed in a fight against Fernandez, which became the key to the game.
Wang Jun is full of energy and can play for more than 40 minutes, but Sefrosa cannot stay on the court all the time because the offense is too bad.
Entering the playoffs, Seifro averaged 21 minutes per game, with only 46 points, 31 rebounds, 07 assists, shooting percentage of 463% and three-point shooting percentage of only 231%. He is a target that can be released on the outside.
If it weren't against the Kings, the coach would rather let Fernandez play more, which would open up space and make three-pointers and break through, but would not work for the Kings.
Fernandez has good physical fitness and participated in the dunk contest. He was dissatisfied with the ball rights when he was at the Trail Blazers, so he was traded. When he arrived at the Thunder, he was still not a star as the sixth man. The coach gave him a chance, but his strength was only a role player.
Facing Wang Jun, no matter in international competitions or NBAs, he is always unable to fight. His weight of 84 kilograms is destined to be unable to defend against strong swing people.
Ray Allen, Peja, and Teigibson also performed well.
Especially Teigibson, his playing time in the playoffs increased to 18 minutes, and he was able to score 6 points, 41 rebounds, 06 assists and 14 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 57%, including 16 frontcourt rebounds.
He worked hard when he came on the court, defended conscientiously, averaged only 48 shots per game, and was able to hit 27, with a good efficiency.
There is also such a person in the Thunder substitute, that is, Nick Collison, the data is not obvious, and the role is key.
In the sixth game, the Thunder returned to home court, but the problem of substitutes was still not solved. No one could take on the heavy responsibility of scoring after the third core was a little bit too high. Fernandez dared to play, and his shooting percentage was only a pitiful 392%.
In the two games that the Thunder won, some people stood up to score. In 5 and 6 games, none of the substitutes scored in double digits, and they were all defensive.
What's worse than offense is their defense, which is not up to par except Collison. Dai Quinn Cook is the most stable three-pointer because he can't play for too long.
The third young master of Thunder is very young, but he is not very physically strong. After increasing his playing time, he gradually couldn't stand it.
They led three quarters and took the initiative in the first 6 minutes of the last quarter. They were finally reversed by the Kings 15-3.
114 to 105, the Kings advanced to the finals 4 to 2.
As soon as the whistle rang out, Durant couldn't help covering his face and crying. In the final quarter, he failed to help the team bit the score. He only made two shots in eight times. He was too tired and was too strict to be defended.
While congratulating the Kings, the commentator also praised the Thunder players' performance.
Barkley said: "This season, the Thunder have shown amazing potential. As long as there is a substitute who can grab points, they will have the strength to compete with the Kings for the championship next season."
Van Gundy has a similar view. "If there is any team in the future that can threaten the Kings, it is the Thunder. They will get better if they accumulate experience next year."
Thunder head coach Brooks expressed his opinion, believing that the Thunder is not weak. "We lost from the depth of the bench. The Kings have excellent players starting and substitutes. The players are very strong, and I am very pleased."
Wang Jun simply praised the Third Young Master of Thunder. "The Thunder is very strong and the players are very outstanding, and the future is theirs."
After the game, major media unanimously agreed that the Kings were not invincible, and they actually had only three-pointers to beat the Thunder. If Sefrosa's three-pointer was not so bad, the Thunder could compete with the Kings.
The Eastern Heat have already advanced to the finals and defeated the Celtics 4-1.
Except for the "Big Shark" O'Neal, the Celtics do not have a regular center, and O'Neal Jr. does not work well in the center.
Bosh's strength is no longer as good as Garnett, and his mid-range shots are more accurate. The two of them are similar in their defensive methods. They both rely on their height and wingspan to interfere with shooting. They are good at changing pick-and-rolls, and keeping the breakthrough guards on the periphery.
The only game that the Celtics won was Garnett's big explosion, scoring 28 points, 18 rebounds and 1 assist. Bosh was as stupid as eating something unclean that night. He made 1 of 6 shots in the game, made 4 of 4 free throws, and scored only 6 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist.
In the other four games, the Celtics were exposed on the outside, and the three major swingers of the Heat, Wade, Bathir and Prince, had strong defense, Pierce, Martin, and Rondo's data and regular season matches all dropped significantly.
Wade beat Martin and Bogut beat O'Neal Jr., which is the key to winning.
The finals are about to begin...
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Chapter completed!