Basketball: starting from the nerve knife

Chapter 285: Let’s Dance This Last Dance

On June 3, Game 2 of the Finals resumes at the home of the New York Knicks, Madison Square Garden.

The last game didn’t go until overtime, and if it weren’t for Kevin Durant’s big feet, this game would most likely have a second overtime.

It is also for this reason that the New York fans who arrived tonight can see that they are a little more nervous than before.

Only soon, they will not be nervous …

In the warm-up session, Li Wan stood at the “small logo three points” and made three three-pointers, so that the scene was immediately swept by a “tsunami of cheers”.

Mesostate …

The confident Kevin Durant was stunned, his confident expression immediately became a little more urgent, and he devoted himself to warming up, and he wanted to completely heat his body. Because judging from the feeling of Li Wan’s “big three-pointers”, what he has to face tonight may be the “God version” Li Wan.

Brooks also looked at tonight’s tactical arrangement for the first time, and the more he looked at it, the more he felt that tonight’s arrangement was for Li Wan…

What’s the difference between not having a defense?

No, it has to be strengthened!

He immediately held an emergency meeting with his teaching assistant.

Barkley looked at this scene, patted Kenny Smith next to him, and gestured to him with his hands, not saying anything, but his expression said everything that needed to be said:

And voila!

And voila!

Just hit a few “small logo three points” in the warm-up session, which immediately made the opposing head coach panic, just this sense of existence, in Lu Xun’s afterwords, is…

Beat up the policeman in the police station – who else!

The big screen on the scene gave the starting lineup on both sides.

Still the same as the previous one, there was no change of formation.

D’Antoni mainly found the opposite side difficult, but in the end, we New York Knicks won, so there is no need to change; Brooks felt that although the Thunder lost in the end, but Kevin Durant’s three-point shot did not step on the line, then who lost and who won is not certain! So, don’t change!

As soon as the game came up, there was a stalemate between the two sides.

Until 3 minutes before the end of the first quarter, the score between the New York Knicks and the Thunder was only a fraction of a point, and the New York Knicks, who played at home, led by 2 points.

Li Wan, who felt hot in his hand during warm-up, obviously made the Thunder team very jealous, as long as Li Wan crossed the middle line, someone in front of him must be close to him.

Brooks’ adjusted targeted defensive measures are twofold: one is Kevin Durant, Sefrosa, and Westbrook take turns to keep an eye on the defense; Second, Ibaka pays attention to timely defense;

It is equivalent to saying that most of the defensive power of the entire Thunder team is used on him.

Therefore, Li Wan’s main role is a pull.

Let the New York Knicks others get better shots.

Chris Bosh could play well in this situation, and he did play well, scoring another 11 points in a single quarter at the end of the first quarter.

But……

Over the course of the first quarter, Chris Bosh’s passing playmaking skills were not as good as Kevin Garnett’s, which prevented him from connecting the team’s offense well.

Relying on his “three-board axe” alone, there is really no way to kill the Thunder team with the “Thunder Three Few” at once.

You know, this season, the “King Fried Combination” alone was already the most ferocious offensive duo in this league.

Not to mention, now James Harden hasn’t left the Thunder…

Although his current growth is not as expected, the original James Harden experienced 13~14 seasons, averaging 25.4 points and 6.1 assists per game. And now James Harden is only “20 plus 4” per game this season, and his strength has shrunk by about one-fifth.

But the problem is that he has the “king bomb combination” of Kevin Durant and Westbrook next to him, and the defensive intensity he faces is not at all the top of the New York Knicks.

In addition, he is also weaker in offensive and tactical priority than Kevin Durant and Westbrook, so there is no problem with his physical fitness, after all, even if he adds an extra time, his playing time is only about 38 minutes. Without taking on a lot of offense and organization, no team’s “three-in-command” will have physical problems.

Li Wan can analyze his situation.

What surprised Li Wan…

It’s Kevin Durant!

Isn’t this guy’s physical fitness also a hard injury?

Why did he finish the “whistle kill” after the “double change direction” when he faced him 1v1 in overtime after almost 46 minutes in the last game?

Li Wan is convinced of his defensive ability.

Just the spiritual bonus of “want to defeat Li Wan” let him hold on?

It seems to make sense…

But this…

What a hatred!

I can actually be obsessed to this extent!

Li Wan… Yes, Kevin Durant has a deep obsession with beating him.

But that’s not all.

And a large part of the reason is…

Kevin Durant in this period is physically strong!

A hot knowledge that Li Wan does not know:

Kevin Durant’s time with the Thunder, from the 10~11 season officially entered the peak, to the peak of the 13~14 season, that is, this year, he originally averaged no less than 42 minutes per game in the playoffs.

Among them, the season with the highest average playing time, 12~13 season, 11 games in the playoffs, he can play an average of 44.5 minutes per game.

That’s the same as a 3.5-minute break per game…

His physical problems became his fatal injury, which actually began after the 14~15 season, that is, the next season’s metatarsal fracture, and the season was reimbursed.

Before this, Kevin Durant’s fitness was very good, both in terms of endurance and recovery speed. Not to mention that having Westbrook and James Harden share the pressure for him is completely the treatment of “Warrior Du”…

A “Warrior Du” who has not been reimbursed for the season and has been greatly stimulated by Li Wan…

If Li Wan knew that this Kevin Durant in front of him gathered these buffs, he might not be surprised why his physical fitness looked like no big problem.

It will not be surprising why this Thunder team is so difficult…

In fact, this round of finals is difficult for Li Wan, for Li Wan, he is mentally prepared.

After all, the Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs, the original “championship” this season.

How bad can a team be if it can beat the championship?

However, Kevin Durant’s form tonight is obviously not as perverted as the last game.

Limiting supergiants is nothing more than two aspects: one is to make it difficult for him to catch the ball; The second is to make it difficult for him to shoot rhythmically;

Li Wan did well in both aspects tonight, under his defense, he hit 3 of 6 shots in the first quarter, compared to 5-of-9 shooting in the first quarter of the previous game, both the number of shots and the shooting percentage.

The only problem was that when Lee Wan became more involved in defending Kevin Durant, it inevitably affected his own presence on the offensive end.

What’s more, he had to make up for the missing part of Chris Bosh’s organizational skills.

Therefore, when the first quarter ended, Li Wan “only” scored 6 points, but fortunately gave 3 assists.

The New York Knicks narrowly led by a narrow margin.

Barkley looked at Li Wan and looked at the score: “It seems that today’s game will be very fierce again!” Kenny, or make a bet and see if there will be extra time today? ”

As soon as he finished speaking, Kenny Smith had not yet spoken, and the situation on the court changed dramatically, and Paul Pierce, who had just played, grabbed the Thunder’s flank with a “back hit” and successfully sent the ball to the basket.

The difference came to 4 points, and a huge cheer suddenly sounded on the scene.

Paul Pierce replied with a serious face, and chanted inconspicuously:

Go on, go on, Paul, go on, this is just one goal, you’re going to score today…

Not one goal, not two, but three, four, five…

He scored just seven points in the last game and shot just 2 of a dismal 7 from the field.

But because he’s a substitute, who would discuss whether a substitute is doing well?

Shouldn’t the losing “pot” be the starting core back?

And the last New York Knicks finally won, and his play was even less caring…

This hurts Paul Pierce a lot…

Although he didn’t make the All-Star this year, he was an All-Star player when he was with the Nets last year.

Now for the championship came to the New York Knicks, because of the influence of tactical position and other factors, his existence is not as good as the original, these when he is willing to play on the bench, he is already mentally prepared.

But even so…

He also doesn’t feel miserable to the point where he doesn’t have any traffic at all.

And……

He played so badly, and the team still won, does this not mean that he is a “pure thigh-hugger”?

If Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett hadn’t come to hug before, forget it!

Now these two people have come to hug, and they are both helping Li Wan win the championship as the “core second master”, to the point that he is a substitute role player who has nothing to do with winning…

I don’t know if I thought it was his problem that the Boston “Big Three” did not win the championship?

No way!

This is absolutely not okay!

He wants to beat his own wind reviews back!

In less than 10 minutes on the bench, he wants everyone to see what an “offensive kaleidoscope” is!

This high-end game, I don’t know much how to play, add me one!

“Ugh! ”

Holding his breath, Paul Pierce’s second goal scored again.

Brooks, who was already thinking about how to play in the second quarter, returned his eyes to the court after this ball.

This brother…

It’s quite familiar!

Who is this?

What’s it!

Yes, there’s Paul Pierce on the New York Knicks’ team!

I’m special…

“Ugh! ”

Not only did his memory begin to revive, but the memories of the New York fans began to revive. With Paul Pierce scoring the third goal, the stadium exploded completely.

In less than 2 minutes, 6 points in a row…

“Let’s shout his name, Paul… Pierce! ”

Driven by the live DJ, a unified shout sounded in the audience:

“Pierce! ”

“Pierce! ”

“Pierce! ”

……

A beep symbolizing the end of the first quarter sounded, and Kenny Smith said: “I bet there will be no extra time today, say, what to bet?” ”

Buckley:……

I bet on it!

I’ve never seen you so faceless!

In this case, the fool still bets with you!

Paul Pierce played until the final moments of the first quarter, and in 3 minutes, he scored a total of 8 points, and under his play, the New York Knicks played a 10-4 scoring wave, and after this wave of scoring, the New York Knicks’ lead suddenly expanded to 8 points.

Regardless of the situation, although it will not directly sentence the death sentence of the Thunder.

But everyone can see that Paul Pierce has become the X-factor tonight…

As soon as the second quarter came on, Paul Pierce continued to play.

The problem of insufficient defensive depth on the Thunder’s flanks was exposed at this moment.

The Thunder’s flank defense relies primarily on two players:

Sefrosa with Kevin Durant.

The former’s body size is placed here, and it will definitely not be able to carry Pierce.

Kevin Durant has the advantage of height and reach against Pierce…

Can……

Kevin Durant is a “special horse” in the Thunder!

Pierce may not even be a “inferior horse” at the New York Knicks.

Use “special class horses” to defend “inferior horses”, then how should Li Wan, a “special class horse” that cannot be limited, defend?

Brooks was already scratching his head.

While he scratched his head, Paul Pierce hit another goal.

Individual scores are in the double digits in a blink of an eye.

There is no way Brooks can only take the “Thunder Four Youngster” in advance.

D’Antoni continued to stand still until the Thunder returned to the court and narrowed the score to within five points, then waved unhurriedly to the bench and prepared the starters to return to the court.

The New York Knicks, who were back on the court, started and pulled the pace of the game up from the start.

The Thunder team is also unambiguous, if you want to be fast, I will be fast…

No!

You want to be fast, I am faster!

The “Thunder Three” fully displayed their offensive talent.

With the offensive firepower of the New York Knicks, it can only be done by five or five.

But consider the Thunder, the only team in the league to have three 20-plus-scorers this season.

Such firepower also seems normal …

But the problem is that the Thunder main team is back on the court earlier than the New York Knicks main player.

The New York Knicks’ starters have more time off.

Although this was not evident in the first half, Paul Pierce once again forced Brooks to put the “Thunder Three” back on the court in advance, and by the end of the third quarter, Westbrook and Kevin Durant were obviously breathing much faster than usual.

Well……

D’Antoni has been asking the team to pull in the attacking rhythm, and the effect is also showing.

While Paul Pierce played his role, “three-time champion” D’Antoni had already foreseen this moment.

Mike Brown pressed the final “kill move” button.

When these two people need someone to stand up for a while on the court, who is the ball carrier of the Thunder, not only Brooks knows, but also the New York Knicks…

James Harden!

So, Mike Brown has been waiting for a long time…

Li Wan, this guy will be handed over to you!

Let him know the intensity of the “Defensive Player of the Season”!

Be reasonable…

Kevin Durant actually felt the defensive intensity from Li Wan.

His form this season is absolutely historic!

Averaged 35.2 points per game in the regular season, how exaggerated this number is…

Let’s put it this way… The best player in the league in Los Angeles in previous years averaged 35.4 points per game in his career, which is the highest point per game in nearly 20 years, and Kevin Durant is in second place.

It’s really no exaggeration to say that he is more “season scorer” than “season scoring champion”.

From here, you can see how fierce Kevin Durant really is this season!

But even such a fierce guy was prevented by Li Wan in the last moment of regular time in the last game.

If it weren’t for James Harden’s “equalizing three points”, he would not have had a chance to complete the “three points on the line” behind, proving his ability in key moments to some extent. ——You know, if James Harden failed to score this ball, the news headline after the game must be “Li Wan locked Kevin Durant, the “scoring champion” who could not receive the ball at the key moment was still from the “first man in the league”! 》

Even Kevin Durant is locked up, not to mention James Harden, who is now 108,000 miles away from the “season scoring champion”.

Against Li Wan’s defense, James Harden only shot 1 of 3…

But even Li Wan was accidentally fouled by James Harden, this Nima…

Is it that there are less than 8 whistles in a game, and they are embarrassed to call themselves “James”?

Referee: What can I do, he will kneel on one knee without a whistle, what can I do?

Li Wan: Which James are you talking about?

Referee: I don’t make ah, it’s not James~ Just that James!

But those two free throws couldn’t save the Thunder, and the New York Knicks managed to stretch the gap to more than 10 points during this period.

In the end, the New York Knicks defeated the Thunder 117-105 and 12 points, successfully winning Game 2 of the series.

Big score 2-0!

Paul Pierce was the surprise player in this game, he scored 10 points in the first half of the game for 8 minutes, and in the second half 7 minutes, he scored 8 points again, and finally cut 18 points overall…

This is a new single-game high for him in the playoffs this season!

His play was also key to the New York Knicks easily winning Game 2 of the series.

After the game, there were significantly more journalists surrounding Paul Pierce.

Bill Wharton, who was commenting on the sidelines tonight, said: “Pierce has brought his attention back with his play! ”

Li Wan recorded 25 points, 11 rebounds, 15 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.

The result of the rhythm of the game pulling up is…

Everyone “data harvest”!

In addition to Lee Wan, Tyson Chandler cut 13 points and 9 rebounds, Chris Bosh cut 24 points, 11 rebounds and 2 blocks…

However, the “first credit” that won tonight is Li Wan, and the “second credit” is definitely Paul Pierce.

He stood up from the bench and directly caught the Thunder by surprise.

Asked about Paul Pierce, Brooks said bluntly: “I have to admit, this guy can’t be ignored, and now he’s paying us for it!” ”

The New York Knicks are 2-0 at home, and what’s worse than that is that in the first game they can say “defeated” or even lose the game, they won morale, after all, no team has ever been able to push the New York Knicks to this extent, and now the Thunder have done it!

So……

Can we make up the little gap left and win this game?

This idea was put in the past, very “bold”!

But after the first game, it is not “bold”, but a gap that is close at hand and can be touched…

But now, after the second game of the finals, the gap has suddenly widened again…

This is not only Brooks’ opinion, but also the outside media.

Bill Wharton said bluntly: “Many people think that the Thunder forced out the limits of the New York Knicks, but from the current situation, they just forced out the X-factor of the New York Knicks!” ”

“Bleachers” said: “The depth of the New York Knicks’ roster makes all opponents desperate, including the New York Knicks! ”

The New York Times corrected his statement: “The New York Knicks don’t have any depth, they just found themselves around Lee Wan!” ”

These words…

It’s true that if you think about it…

Kwame Brown shouted, “Without Li Wan, there would be no Kwame Brown now, maybe I still have that parallel cargo hat on my head until now…”

Of course now he doesn’t say that, as for the reasons …

Anthony Bennett’s goods are too fierce, and any “parallel goods” are so talented compared with him.

You must know that Kwame Brown was next to Michael Jordan, the whole team worked towards the playoffs, he had no ball and no team status, only to average 4.3 points per game.

This Bennett in the Bobcats, a rebuilding team, wants status and status, wants the ball, teammates also give, and averages only 4.2 points per game, which is half a pound and eight taels with him back then…

Kwame Brown knew how bad he was, and naturally knew how bad Bennett was.

So even if there is no Li Wan, when Bennett enters the alliance, the hat of “parallel goods champion” will definitely not be on his head.

But there is no problem in the first half of the sentence, without Li Wan, there would be no him now.

As for the others…

When Danny Green was with the Cavaliers, he didn’t even play time, and with the Knicks, the team gave him enough time to grow…

Beverley was also thrown away by the Heat to get the New York Knicks signed back before the preseason began.

Not to mention Chris Bosh, nicknamed “Bo Yiban” last season, came to the New York Knicks, and restored the former title of “Northern Dragon King”…

This example is enough to illustrate Li Wan’s bonus to his teammates…

It is worth mentioning that this topic also involves LeBron James.

Because……

When Danny Green was with the Cavaliers, LeBron wasn’t gone; When Beverley was waived by the Heat, LeBron was also on the team; Chris Bosh…

Not to mention!

One by one, “LeBron James’ former teammates” proved their worth in Li Wan.

This topic has actually been discussed before, but I will mention it again at this moment, because it is during the finals, and the heated discussion is even greater…

Soon another example was proposed by experts:

Dwyane Wade!

“Before partnering LeBron, he was a top 5 player in the league, and he quickly fell out of the best team after partnering with LeBron, and has only scored once in the last 3 years! ”

At this time, the LeBron team panicked, in order to give the outside world a reasonable explanation, LeBron James found Wade: “Dude, we are the best thick rice!” ”

Implications:

999！

Wade received a call from LeBron, and he was actually a little unhappy.

Because this man doesn’t return text messages like he did in the summer of 10 years!

Both of their contracts expired this summer, and Wade thought that LeBron James would talk to him tightly when Chris Bosh returned to his performance and the two of them were questioned, but as a result, he didn’t reply to a single text message, showing that he had other thoughts.

Don’t want to talk to him yet!

But at this moment, receiving a call from LeBron, listening to the eagerness in his tone, thinking back to LeBron James’ “warm support” when he was questioned, he finally decided to speak up for LeBron James:

“For any team, if you want to grind chemistry, you have to sacrifice, as long as it is the right choice, it should be done, although we did not achieve the initial expectations, but we all tried to do that…”

As soon as these words came out, the criticism of LeBron James was suddenly reduced.

It is a well-known thing that if someone is willing to be a licking dog, and you expose this matter in public, then the responsibility lies with you!

Because the “licking dogs” are unwilling to admit that they are “licking dogs”, and “Aquaman” is also unwilling to admit that he is “Aquaman”…

They just…

There is just a common goal!

Of course, Wade also replied this time, because if someone asked him, “Why are you and Chris Bosh sacrificed, just him LeBron James James wants data with data, honor and honor?” ”

He couldn’t answer either…

What else can I do because of the situation?

If I don’t let it, he will score 8 points in a single game, and the main thing is a downturn!

What can I do?

I’m desperate, too!

Future Stephen Curry: Don’t don’t, don’t despair, LeBron is a “proud son of heaven”, tell my story, that’s the speechless mother to open the door to the speechless, speechless home!

That pressing person really thinks that he is worth 100 million!

The outside world talked about it for a night, and Kevin Durant, who returned to Oklahoma overnight, slept only 5 hours, and at 8 a.m., drove to the arena.

When he arrived at the stadium, the staff of many departments of the stadium had not yet gone to work, but when he changed his clothes and went to the training gym, he heard the sound of shooting balls inside…

Judging by the voice, there is not only one person in it…

Curiosity flashed across Kevin Durant’s face because today’s training time should be 1:30 p.m.

Playing 7 games with the Spurs, plus the first 2 games of the Finals are still away, the first of which is an overtime, everyone’s physical state has more or less problems, so Brooks simply let everyone have more time off.

But there are always such disobedient people, such as Kevin Durant…

Another example…

Westbrook who is already in the arena at the moment also has James Harden!

Kevin Durant looked at their already soaked vests and the muscles that had become more pronounced due to congestion, and showed a smile of “all the same people”.

There are brothers like this, why Scarlett!

In fact, if you really want to say, in the second game of the Finals, the “Thunder Three Few” played not badly, Kevin Durant scored 33 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists; Westbrook had 25 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds; James Harden had 20 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists…

But the team lost the game with 12 points.

As the core of the team, as representatives of the Oklahoma Thunder, they enjoy the exposure of the media and naturally know the responsibility they shoulder.

In the words of some groups, reaching the finals twice in three years, even if they are all runners-up, can combine a championship!

But……

Who is competing for second!

Anyway, the goal of the “Thunder Three Few” is definitely the championship!

Even if the current score is 0-2 behind, even after the second game, most of the public opinion has fallen to the side of the New York Knicks, but for the “Thunder Three Few”…

Until the last minute of the series, they definitely don’t give up!

After the three of them finished practicing together, they went to take a shower together, and then they ate together, which was their fourth year together. Only at this moment did they realize this …

“Let’s have some big scenes! ”

I don’t know if it’s because of the extra training, in the third game of the Finals, the “Thunder Three Few” broke out collectively, Kevin Durant cut 38 points again, Westbrook cut 30 points, and even James Harden cut a new Finals high of 23 points…

The three people combined for 91 points…

“Three people are a team! ”

The “Thunder Three” showed how terrifying their ceiling really is in this game!

With the excellent play of the three, the Thunder held on to their first game back home and also won their first victory in the Finals, tenaciously bringing the big score back 1-2!

“It’s not over yet! ”

“It’s not over yet! ”

“It’s not over yet! ”

At the home of the Thunder, the live DJ shouted excitedly, shouting violently, from the expressions of the Thunder fans on the scene, from the eyes of the Thunder players on the field, it can be seen that the words shouted by the live DJ are exactly their hearts.

This round of finals is not over yet!

– Dude, you might have to go back to number one!

At the end of the evening, D’Antoni sent a message to Li Wan.

Without waiting for Li Wan to ask, his next explanatory message also came:

– Beverley’s games haven’t worked very well for Westbrook’s defense. I’m going to put Paul Pierce up to the number three. Just fight with them directly!

Although the New York Knicks lost in the third game of the finals, Paul Pierce still played very well, shooting 5 of 9, 3 of 4 free throws, and scored 14 points!

Paul Pierce’s singles on the flanks, who have found form, currently seem to be a big threat that the Thunder can’t solve.

Li Wan was not entangled.

Again, if there was an easier way to win, he never stuck to one-on-one.

Basketball is a sport for 5 people!

– By the way… Man, there are still two games left, let this league see the offensive firepower of the first man in the league at present, you have sacrificed too much for the offensive end of this team during this time, dance this last dance!

Seeing the message sent by D’Antoni again, Li Wan suddenly had a feeling:

Perhaps, this is what D’Antoni really wants to say!

I’m finally done, and there’s nothing to do.

True warriors dare to face their debts.

So, in the next month, the number of updates per day will change from 10,000 to 10,0002.

In this way, 60,000 more words can be updated in one month.

Enough to pay back what was owed before…

Well……

Timing starts tomorrow.

(End of chapter)

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