The big score defeat was something the Thunder did not expect before going to Charlotte. When they lost to the Bobcats in the preseason, they were still the Thunder who did not make the playoffs in the season.

And now, as of the Christmas game, the Thunder are already a member of the Western Conference playoffs.

Thunder's progress is huge, and this can be seen from Du's performance.

In this game, Du, against Li Ke's defense, finally scored a high score of 34 points.

If it were Xiao Du who went to Ji, facing the defense surrounded by Li Ke, he would probably just raise his hand and surrender.

It can be said that this season, Xiao Du's performance is at the MVP level.

The Thunder's defeat was more due to his teammates.

"Sheldon played so well. His singles were like a fixed-point blast, and he could always blow up the Thunder's defense, but I think the more important thing in this game is Stephen Curry's performance."

Kenny Smith started to play directly. After explaining a few Bobcats games, he became more and more optimistic about the rookie on the court who seemed thin but actually played very hard.

Just as Kenny Smith yelled, what's more important about this game is Curry's performance.

In the whole game, he had 27 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals. I won’t mention it for the time being. In Li Ke’s view, what is more important is Curry’s role in restraining defense and opening up space.

Judging from the Bobcats’ past matches, the Bobcats always win easily when Curry broke out.

The same is true in this game. Relying on Curry's restraint, Li Ke also scored 33 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.

Judging from the data, Li Ke is not much taller than Xiao Du.

So, Xiao Du can indeed say: In this game, he lost in the gap between his teammates.

However, after the game, Xiao Du, who waited for Li Ke on the sidelines, just shook hands and said goodbye to Li Ke, without saying anything else.

"Don't be so sad, KD, it's just a regular season game."

"I know……"

Xiao Du paused for a moment, then waved:

"Goodbye in Seattle, Sheldon."

Xiao Du may blame his teammates, but he will never blame him in person. When losing, he is taciturn in his style.

Just like that, Li Ke was taken away by a reporter from Yangwu and asked a few questions.

TNT did not come to the door because Kenny Smith in the commentary seat strongly asked: "I'm tired of Sheldon's interview. Craig, go and ask Stephen Curry. I want to know why every time the focus war, his performance is beyond the usual."

So, the interviewer of the man in the color dress was changed from Li Ke to Curry.

Curry was also very honest. Once this question that Kenny Smith wanted to know was raised, he answered truthfully: "Actually, the common point between these two games is that Sheldon gave me part of the autonomy and allowed me to play freely."

As for this answer, on the surface, there is no question at all.

But the man in color dress asked in surprise: "Sheldon gave you part of the autonomy? Why is it Sheldon, not Sam Vincent?"

"Well……"

Curry rolled his eyes and thought for a second, and continued to tell the truth: "The coach's request for me is completely different from what I did in these two games..."

In this way, Curry sold Sam Vincent, intentionally or inadvertently.

Perhaps in a short time, he still can't tell anything about his answer.

But once the Bobcats' record declines, the only one who should take the blame is Sam Vincent.

Li Ke didn't know all this, because at the same time, he was interviewing after the game of Yangwu. When the interview ended, Curina's interview ended.

Amid the applause and cheers of the Time Warner Center, Li Ke and Curry walked into the player channel side by side.

"I really want every game to be like this one..."

Curry suddenly sighed, and Li Ke shrugged. He knew very well what Curry wanted to express, but he could do nothing.

...

On the other side, the visiting locker room of Time Warner Center, and just after the game ended, Scott Brooks received a call from Sam Presti.

It was not about provoking a crime, but about the game that ended with a crushing defeat, the focus was on the use of Daluo.

"KD's role positioning, the number of ball rights, and there is no problem with all parties. Lagar's problems have always existed. Putting aside those problems, he is still one of the best point guards in the league. The biggest problem is Brooke..."

"A center who is not good at protecting the frame is too problematic, and he means we will never be a defensive team."

"And defense has always been the foundation of a champion-level team..."

Scott Brooks obviously knew all this best. After his analysis, Sam Presti on the other side of the phone was silent for a moment, and then asked:

"So, Scott, do you think we should give him a little more time?"

"If there is no good choice, I tend to give him a little more time, but our growth period will be greatly extended."

"Then extend it..."

To put it bluntly, no matter how big the problem of Daluo's frame protection is, this season is only his second-year season. In the future, he still has a lot of room for growth.

Also, this era is an era when the center is withering. It is not that easy to send Daluo away and find a stronger or more suitable frame-protecting center?

Including Rondo and Rondo during the Celtics, there are indeed great problems with free throws and long shots.

But later, as he grew older and his peak had passed, Rondo solved his long shot problem, and relied on his experience to achieve the effect of becoming more and more demonic as he got older.

This shows that Rondo’s problem is not a big problem, including Daluo. With the development of the times, after he developed three-pointers, his center forward became more and more popular.

Speaking of which, the previous thunder in time and space rose rapidly, relying on the three future top stars, Du, Serena Williams and Harden.

In this time and space, Serena Williams and Harden were replaced by Daluo and Rondo, and the speed of the rise of Thunder was already greatly delayed.

Poor Xiao Du kept holding on to his energy and wanted to catch up with Li Ke's progress. Now, he had no problem with himself, but his teammates still had a long way to go.

...

Turning his gaze back to the Bobcat, Curry once again made a successful solo performance, like slapping many people in the face.

Charles Barkley may still be able to use the reason "he just broke out" to temporarily suspend the arrival of the moment of slapping in the face.

Sam Vincent was no longer possible, and Li Ke came to the door to force the palace again.

"You see the performance of Stephen, too. I seriously think that as long as we go back to 2008, we will still be the champion team!"

Li Ke's words were not empty talk, he was very clear about the strength of rookie Curry.

In his previous life, Curry averaged 17.5 points per game with just a little more than 14 shots per game.

If there is a little more ball, Curry, who averages 20 points per game, is not a dream at all.

Li Ke, who has been improving this season, needs only a teammate who can share the pressure. Curry can do this, and as long as he does this, the Bobcats' level will be up to the next level.

"Sheldon, the coaching staff has the coaching staff's considerations."

"All right……"

Sam Vincent's response was not beyond Li Ke's expectations.

He knew that Sam Vincent was heading towards the road of no return to get out of class.

...

In the two games at the end of December, the Bobcats first went to the away game and hit the Raptors.

Then he returned to home court, but lost to the Bucks in an upset manner.

The upset is not a surprise, because the Bucks are indeed restraining the existence of Bobcats.

Brandon Jennings ravaged Curry's defense, Tony Allen... That's right, it was Teacher Tony. In the trade of Ramon Sessions, he was sent to the Bucks.

In this game, Teacher Tony's defense ravaged Li Ke's offense.

Both sides were ravaged, and Jodi Mix, who was substitute, made a crazy shot and scored his three-pointer.

Various factors combined, and the Bobcats lost the game.

One win and one loss ended 2009.

Then there was the beginning of 2010, and the chaotic and crazy summer was getting closer.

On January 2, the Bobcats defeated the Knights in a difficult situation.

Immediately the next day, the back-to-back battle with the Heat, the Bobcats lost another difficult game.

On the 5th, the Bobcats beat the Knicks.

Two days later, they lost to the Bulls in another tough battle.

On the 9th and 12th, the Bobcats beat the Grizzlies and the Rockets in a row.

On the 15th and 16th, the Bobcats, who played at home, lost to the Spurs and the Suns in a row.

Just like this, the difficulties of the Bobcats are already obvious.

...

The Bobcats fell a little suddenly. After all, the moment before, they were still in the highly anticipated Christmas battle, killing the so-called Young Guard Thunder in a big score.

The next second, they began to be output by strong teams and were upset by weak teams.

Li Ke, who was not surprised by this, was carrying out his daily improvement and training in an orderly manner.
To be continued...