Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

In the first game of the Finals, Durant was beaten to the point of doubting his life. It was embarrassing.

Because he didn't understand why he and his brothers performed well, but still couldn't defeat their opponents, and were even beaten by as much as 20 points!

This is definitely a huge blow to Durant. After all, he made some rhetoric before the game, but he was brought back to his original form after one game...

This can't help but make the sullen Adu feel a little ashamed.

If I had known earlier, I would have kept a lower profile!

Seemingly seeing his brother's loss, Westbrook came over and comforted: "It's okay, man, you played very well, not much worse than Zuo Li. We lost because Harden didn't fully play, but it was just

It’s just the first game, we still have many opportunities, if we go back to training, I believe we will win in the end!”

Harden, who was equally depressed on the side, suddenly became even more depressed when he heard Westbrook's words...

Why is this so embarrassing?

And are you sure Durant will be happy after hearing this...

Well, Adu didn't listen at all.

He knows very well what kind of character his brother is. At best, he is bold and carefree, but at worst, he is a bit awkward. He tends to speak directly and just say whatever comes to mind. In fact, he does not mean any harm.

However, if you listen to it too much, you will still get angry and get internal injuries. After all, Adu has already practiced the magical skill of closing his ears.

Just as he was about to say something to deal with Westbrook, Durant saw the widowed lady over there in a low-cut dress hugging Zuo Li excitedly, then raising her head and chatting intimately.

Kara...

Durant heard his own heartbroken voice. Embarrassed

"Win, we must win!" After reacting, Adu turned his grief and anger into strength, turned around and shouted to Westbrook: "It's just the first game, we haven't lost yet, come on, come with me to practice more!"

Westbrook didn't know why, and thought his comfort had worked, and couldn't help but smile innocently like a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.

Only Harden, the veteran among the flowers, showed the smile of an experienced driver...

As expected of a big brother...

But Harden didn't expect that his smile was caught by the camera, and then he was sprayed...

"Smile, laugh, smile! I'm still laughing. I blame you for losing this game! The Thunder's third young master is not worthy of his name." Barkley angrily shouted at Harden.

That's right, the game is over, the players have dispersed, and it's time for the commentators to review the game. Embarrassing

Needless to say, the Knicks' victory was undoubtedly Zuo Li, who scored 40 triple-doubles.

He finished the game with 43 points, 16 rebounds, 11 assists and 4 blocks, with a shooting percentage of 70%.

It is so difficult to have a triple-double in the finals, but Zuo Li has recorded a triple-double in the finals for four consecutive seasons. With such strength, he deserves to be the MVP of this game.

The other players are indeed all bad guys. Except for Zuo Li, the team threw a total of 17 three-pointers, with a three-point shooting rate of 50.1%, and the efficiency value is very high.

Especially Battier, who made 7 of 9 three-pointers and scored 21 points. He is also considered to be the Knicks' surprise player tonight!

Others also performed very well, including Danny Green who made 3 of 6 three-pointers, Curry with 14 points and 6 assists, Randolph with 16 points and 9 rebounds, and David Lee with 11 points and 7 rebounds.

They are all contributors to victory.

This kind of performance naturally needs no explanation, so the focus is on the Thunder. Embarrassing

As the saying goes, when the game is over, it's time to share the pot.

The second youngster played very well, just like in the Western Conference. Naturally, Harden is the best sixth man of the season.

Harden, who averaged 18 points per game in the three Western Conference rounds, only scored 7 points tonight. This performance is obviously not enough to satisfy everyone.

So there is nothing we can do, he will bear the blame!

Poor Harden, only when he returned to the hotel did he realize that he had become the target of public criticism. In addition to scolding him, there were no one who gave him advice and said that his performance was good.

Even Brooks said in the night talk that Harden needs to find his own form.

Back in the room, the depressed Harden couldn't sleep for half the night, because he felt that he played well and scored less because he sacrificed for the team. Embarrassing

Here we have to say the biggest problem of this Thunder, which is mediocre perimeter defense.

How did they get to the finals?

The opponents the Thunder encountered in the first three rounds of the Western Conference playoffs this year were the Mavericks, Lakers and Spurs. These three teams have a common feature that the age structure of the lineup is too old, so the Thunder relied on their excellent athletic ability to continue to fight.

To counterattack, use the outstanding individual singles of San Shao to tear through the opponent's defense again and again. This trick has been tried and tested by the Thunder!

But this time they faced the Knicks, Zuo Li, Curry and the others in the finals, so the Thunder's weaknesses were immediately exposed.

Just like in this game, the Thunder could rely on the efforts of Ibaka and Perkins to double-team Zuo Li, but after Zuo Li passed the ball, the Thunder could not guard against the Knicks' outside shooting.

Not to mention that when Zuo Li took the initiative to pull out, the huge space made it easier for the Knicks to play from the outside.

The main problem here is on the defensive end! Embarrassing

Especially Durant!

In the finals in history, due to being too thin, Durant had great defensive problems. The Thunder did not dare to let him directly face James. Sefolosha and Harden were the main defenders throughout the series. Durant

Like Curry of the Knicks, he is hidden as much as possible on the defensive end and will even defend Heat point guard Chalmers.

But even so, the effect was not good. Chalmers even joked again in the post-game interview: "KD is guarding me, but he doesn't need to respect me."

Tonight, Harden did not encounter breakthrough players like James and Wade, but his task was not easy either.

Whether it's Curry, Danny Green, or even Battier later, he needs him to help defend.

Not only that, when Durant didn't dare to leave Battier, Harden had to constantly help defend the inside.

That's Zuo Li. Embarrassing

Originally on the offensive end, Harden was one of the team's most important organizers. After Westbrook and Durant both fell into isolation, Harden needed to take on the task of connecting the team's offense. Although the effect was not very good,

Many offensive opportunities were also lost.

On the defensive end, Harden needs to defend the Knicks' outside shooters when he is on the court. He saves the Knicks' outside shooters again and again, and takes them back again and again.

It’s hard to use all your strength anymore.

So Harden only had 7 points in this game, but this is not entirely Harden's problem.

Of course, Harden himself is not tough enough at critical moments, and his personality makes him definitely not suitable to be the boss, but he is more than enough to be the third child.

Therefore, the boss and the second child cannot let the third child take the blame...

No wonder the Thunder gave up on Harden after this season because of 5 million. Their understanding of Harden is problematic.

...awkward

An angry Harden vowed to prove himself in the second game, but the Knicks did not give him this opportunity.

In the second game, the Knicks took the initiative to change their style of play. Zuo Li no longer went to the low post, but instead kept pulling out to break through.

Perkins couldn't keep up, and Ibaka was pulled out. Zuo Li kept asking Battier to pick and roll, and then went to single Durant!

Poor Adu was constantly called out by Zuo Li, and he was out of breath at halftime and had to put on ice packs...

So Harden had to take over Durant's position in the second half...

109-89, another 20-point victory, with the Knicks leading 2-0.

Harden scored 9 points in a single game and was sent off for 6 fouls. He continues to take the blame! Embarrassing