My basketball vision is different

In the Thunder's offense, Westbrook held the ball and made a triple threat. Paul George was replaced by Stephenson after half the game due to physical reasons.

The latter was not fooled. He knew that Turtle's shooting percentage at this position was impressive, so he took a step forward.

Westbrook is a bit stuck. As a defender, he really can't take long-range shots. If the opponent is fooled into defending closely, he will definitely be able to make a time difference and get rid of the opponent, but the opponent will not accept this trick at all.

Westbrook knows who taught this trick. There is no player on the Pacers team who is more "bad" than No. 13.

Then......

Westbrook accelerated and changed direction, and Stephenson followed closely. His body was not much different than that of his opponent, and he also had some advantages in height and strength, but Stephenson could only follow, not defend perfectly.

Westbrook's breakthrough is like a explosive bag that is about to explode. With full strength, weaker defenders will definitely lose their position under this impact.

When Stephenson defended him, he didn't have this kind of impact, but it wasn't perfect.

Durant was defended by Lin Shaojie on one side, which resulted in Westbrook completing half of the breakthrough passes without one target.

In the previous passes, both of them felt very thrilling, and the other party was almost intercepted by the No. 13. If it weren't for the length of Durant's arms, Westbrook would definitely have made several mistakes.

With the Pacers' counterattack speed, the Thunder will definitely be in a dangerous situation.

Westbrook, who had found a chance at this time, did not go straight to the inside. Hibbert and West of the Pacers had a very tough style, and Westbrook could not bully these two people.

Out of the corner of his eye, Sefolosha broke in from the wing, and Westbrook quickly passed the ball.

But unexpectedly, Westbrook focused too much attention on Lin Shaojie and forgot that the Pacers also had another outstanding defender-George Hill.

George Hill, whose defensive strength has greatly increased this season, has already become one of the contributors to the Pacers' winning streak. Lin Shaojie can continuously reduce his playing time in previous games and give other teammates more opportunities to show up.

The reason is that George Hill takes on the defensive responsibility on the outside.

George Hill, who can be considered an offensive and defensive player in the Spurs, has completed a second evolution in the Pacers, constantly increasing experience, allowing this player who has been trained by Popovich to exude a second spring.

Westbrook's passing during the action was a little too careless. He avoided Lin Shaojie, but he did not avoid George Hill's "cross-cutting knife." Sefolosha missed a move and was completed by Hill.

steal.

Seeing that the situation was not going well, Durant wanted to block Lin Shaojie's counterattack, but No. 13 ducked out from his side. Durant didn't even have time to make a foul. His previous excellent height advantage actually became

A disadvantage.

Lin Shaojie, who was rushing forward quickly, felt the basketball flying over in the midfield. He turned sideways and turned around. Lin Shaojie blocked it with one arm, and the basketball fell into his palm like an obedient elf.

Facing the Thunder's empty defense, Lin Shaojie didn't make any drastic moves. He ended the counterattack with a rare layup.

"Haha, Linn seems to be teaching the three-step layup on the spot. As the most basic movement, it is impeccable. Coupled with his size, I think every beginner can regard this three-step layup as a standard."

It is not easy to achieve a most basic action with pleasing beauty. In fact, any Thunder player can do it, but with Durant's "fat head" body shape, I always feel that something is missing.

Lin Shaojie's movements are unforgettable, that is, his overall body shape, hand shape, including his layup movements are impeccable.

In fact, Durant's reaction is not slow, but his speed is relative. In absolute terms, it is definitely not comparable to a loser like Lin Shaojie.

The Thunder had no choice but to serve again. As the coach, Brooks temporarily replaced Sefolosha and replaced him with Reggie Jackson.

As a "direct" player of the Thunder, Jackson, who was selected by the Thunder the year before last, spent two seasons as a substitute. Although he is still mostly a substitute this season, his scoring average has increased from the previous 5 points to 13 points per game this season.

Has your ability been improved?

No, because the average playing time per game has doubled compared to last season.

In a team like the NBA, there are few people as efficient as Lin Shaojie. Most players want to obtain good statistics, and playing time is directly proportional to excellent statistics.

However, Jackson's appearance can be regarded as strengthening the defense line. When facing George Hill, he was far more adaptable than Sefolosha.

But so far in the second half of the game, the Pacers have regained the lead. Jackson's appearance on the court can only occasionally make a sudden shot, which does not substantially improve the overall situation.

Don't think that the Pacers are missing their "second leader" Paul George, but the performance of George Hill and Stephenson is not bad, especially the latter, who is very effective against Westbrook's candy-like defense.

It didn't seem to lock down the opponent, but it left Westbrook with no good opportunities to attack the inside. Instead, he could only make "waste shots" from mid-to-long distances. Stephenson's performance was eye-catching.

Then consider that Stephenson's contract is about to expire, such a powerful, defensive, offensive, and swingman who can play small forward.

"It can be introduced!"

Seeing this scene, I don't know how many coaches were excited, mainly because Stephenson's current salary of less than one million is too attractive.

Even if he renews his contract, he does not have an annual salary of nearly 10 million, but still needs 8 to 9 million. Considering that he averages close to 15 points per game, and has more than 6 rebounds and 4 assists, it is absolutely eye-catching.

By the end of the third quarter, Stephenson, who performed well on the field, didn't know how many coaches' attention he had attracted.

Although Shaojie Lin is more important to the Pacers, most people know that it is not for sale in the hands of "Big Bird", and the Pacers cannot sell their core.

In comparison, Stephenson is extremely attractive in the market.

During the break, Stephenson also received praise from players including Lin Shaojie, and Frank patted him on the shoulder again.

At that moment, Stephenson felt that the peak of his life was almost like this. If he persisted until the end of this season, he would be able to sign the big contract he had dreamed of.

So what about the sixth man? Being the sixth man in a dream team like the Pacers, life is easy. There are people covering you, and there is an endorsement contract from China off the court. There is nothing more comfortable than this.

It’s been a long time.

Frank looked at the score of 85-77 on the court and felt reassured.

The Pacers, who had taken the lead, only had one quarter of game time left. It didn't matter whether Paul George could play or not. Stephenson did well enough.

In his mind, Lin Shaojie was able to restrain Durant and allowed him to only score a measly 7 points in the entire third quarter. This was an unexpected surprise.

When Lin Shaojie came off the field, he made an "ok" gesture to him, which indicated that Lin Shaojie had determined that the opponent's threat had been eliminated. This was the tacit understanding between the master and the disciple.

On the other hand, after three quarters, Durant, who was sitting in his seat, was handed a towel by his teammates, wiping his sweat, and his violent breathing made coach Scott Brooks frown as he listened.

Durant, who scored 7 points, was the Thunder player with the highest total score on the court, but his seven points were hard-earned, and almost every attack required a long time and physical energy.

It was only three quarters, and Durant was already starting to pant, as if he had been through a big battle. Brooks was also worried about how to spend the remaining ten minutes.

Looking at Westbrook again, he still has plenty of physical energy, but his eyes are a little confused under his strong body. Maybe after one game, he also has some doubts about life.

Are the Pacers actually more difficult to deal with without Paul George?

This is completely unreasonable.

"According to our information, Paul has not recovered from his cold."

Brooks stood in front of the players and whispered.

"So what we are facing is not a complete Pacer. Now, we still have one quarter left to prove ourselves. The hope of victory is right in front of us. The 20,000 fans in the audience are watching you. There are still people outside the stadium.

There are countless fans who want to see you defeat opponents like the Pacers.

Whether you enjoy the glory or taste the bitter pill of failure, it’s all up to you.”

Brooks picked up the tactical board and said a morale boost.

"Kevin's physical exertion is too great. I want him to rest a little longer in the next quarter. Even if it takes one more minute, we have hope of winning..."

In the fourth quarter of the game, Durant sat off the court to rest, as did Lin Shaojie. His replacement was Paul George.

But at that moment, it was George Hill who had the ball on the court, and it was David West who initiated the attack.

Facing the Thunder's semi-main lineup, the Pacers' semi-main lineup has more advantages, especially on the inside.

Although the presence of West and Scola together reduced the Pacers' interior height, they were superior in terms of offensive firepower. When Perkins encountered a forward who could pull out long shots, his footsteps became a big problem.

Ibaka's dynamic talent is undeniable, but the Pacers can have two people on the inside, both of whom are players who can shoot and pass. Paul George and George Hill are eyeing the outside. After the start of the fourth quarter, the Pacers

The player in turn beat his opponent 10 to 4, and the score difference between the two sides instantly widened to double digits.

Durant, who had rested for more than two minutes, had to come on early, and Lin Shaojie also played together.

The two people who walked to the playing field at the same time looked at each other, and Durant's heart was heavy.

"If you want to win, you need more effort!"

Lin Shaojie also saw the look in Durant's eyes that he was working hard to catch up, but the rest time was so short, Lin Shaojie was confident to kill his opponent again.

He has been working hard with Durant on the court for so long. No matter how talented the opponent is, it is impossible to continue to be efficient. Big players already suffer in terms of physical fitness, not to mention that under his own defense, Durant

The fighting efficiency is not very high.

If facing LeBron, Lin Shaojie would not do this. The abnormal physical fitness of the "Little Emperor" is enough for him to play 80-90% of his strength in overtime. Playing to consume physical energy will not work. The most important thing is that LeBron

Being able to self-regulate and assess the situation, he is likely to be unable to work on defense, thus avoiding excessive consumption!

Durant is a bit "silly!"

Although defense does not require him to expend too much energy, Durant, who is obsessed with it, always wants to give his all in one-on-one situations. Of course, Lin Shaojie will fight against him.

After Durant came on the court again, he thought he would face the same situation as before, but he didn't expect that No. 13 on the opposite side was so shameless and started to press the whole court. Not only that, Lin Shaojie used pressure on his defense.

The defensive attitude was completely different from the defensive attitude before the three quarters.

The sense of oppression at close range is very strong, and the way people stick to each other is full of aggression.

Durant, who was already somewhat introverted, really didn't like this kind of distance beyond "safety", and he began to become anxious.

The friction between the two is getting bigger and bigger.

In the eyes of fans, coaches and even players, in the fourth quarter of the game after the core players of both sides appear, the choice to decide the outcome lies in the hands of these two people.

The one-on-one between Lin Shaojie and Durant became a little weird.

Lin Shaojie, who constantly puts pressure on his opponents, has become a hurdle that Durant can't get over. In previous games, even if his offensive efficiency was not very high, he was still able to score.

But in the fourth quarter, it became difficult for Durant to catch the ball. Lin Shaojie was constantly chasing and intercepting the ball from front to back, left and right, and Lin Shaojie was like a mad dog on the court, constantly biting his opponent.

The momentum displayed was completely a playoff-level defensive effort.

And Durant's discomfort made it even more difficult for him to take a smooth shot after receiving the pass.

On the other hand, Lin Shaojie did not play with the ball on the offensive end. He seemed to be a ghost on the court, constantly taking advantage of the positioning of his opponents and teammates to penetrate them and get rid of Durant.

As a passer, George Hill will always pass the ball as soon as Lin Shaojie runs into the open space.

The tacit understanding between them made Westbrook envious.

Lin Shaojie's quick shot in less than half a second almost became the last straw for the Thunder.

The three-point rain seemed to fall suddenly.

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

"Whoosh!"

It kept ringing.

During the commentary, Barkley originally had a smiling face, but soon even his laughter disappeared.

"It's too cruel, the reality is too cruel. As for the Thunder, they have not done anything to feel sorry for Lynn or the Pacers. They are just a very capable opponent on the court.

But unfortunately, in this game, they once again allowed Linn to unleash his explosive scoring ability.

Oh my gosh, it's not over yet, the core of both sides only played five minutes, and Lynn has already made six of six three-pointers."

Smith, who was sitting next to Barkley, clenched his fists secretly, and the excitement kept jumping in his chest.

"I never thought that when a player's three-point ability reaches a certain level, it will bring such changes to the game.

The only thing the Pacers have to do now is pass the damn ball to No. 13, and then let that guy take the shot. They just wait for assists and victory.

Oh my gosh!

Isn’t this game too easy?”

Is the game easy?

It does seem very simple to onlookers. The Hawk Eye system is enough to hide everything on the court. As commentators, they can see clearly outside the court.

But for the spectators, especially the fans and players in the front row, what they saw was a somewhat chaotic formation on the court.

Lin Shaojie is running around and can always find an opportunity to take action. This is an early judgment of the player's position on the court. If you don't have such a vision, all you will see is a sea of ​​people and fast-moving professional players, which will make you feel

There are people everywhere.

But under such circumstances, Lin Shaojie was still able to find a suitable opportunity to take action.

This is ability!

This is the vision!

Durant's original talent and shooting ability instantly disappeared in the face of such an absolute advantage.

The physical exertion on him in the first three quarters made Durant soft again. Maybe by the end of the game, he would be rated as "physically unqualified", but only Lin Shaojie knew it mentally. He had already worked hard for this moment in the fourth quarter.

It killed the opponent's time for three quarters.

Durant's physical fitness is really not bad, but it's a pity that he met a big bad guy, that's all!

"nice shot!"

When Lin Shaojie once again broke through the Thunder's defense and received a pass from George Hill inside the three-point line, he had already thrown Durant away as he broke through. Westbrook, who was assisting in defense, rushed over.

However, under Lin Shaojie's triple threat, his center of gravity was shifted, and Westbrook, who was deflected, could only watch his opponent complete the step back, easily take off from outside the three-point line, and shoot.

The same triple threat, both of them have done it.

But one was very successful and the other was very unsuccessful.

Westbrook suddenly discovered that when he only relied on instinct and talent to outsmart his opponents, without the assistance of good shooting skills, the deterrence he could bring to his opponents was too low.

Maybe after this season, I will have to practice hard. Otherwise, if I continue like this, one day I will be old and unable to run or jump high. Will I still be called the "Second Young Master of the Thunder"?

Maybe he has a high status in the locker room, but on the court, what he can bring is not as good as "Kevin!"

Lin Shaojie, who successfully scored a goal, looked at Westbrook as if he was deep in thought on the court. The feeling of enlightenment was noticed by Lin Shaojie, and he actually reached out and patted the opponent's shoulder gently.

"Shooting is easy to practice, but it just takes some time?"

"What did you say?"

By the time Westbrook reacted, Lin Shaojie had already walked away.

Seeing his opponent making shooting gestures and smiling like the sun, Westbrook knew it clearly.

Maybe it's time to practice some more.

Lin Shaojie's three-point rain became a deadly sword in the heart of the Thunder. Although they still had veterans like Fisher on the bench, the "old fish" was replaced by the coach after only two minutes on the court. He was on the court.

When facing George Hill, he was as slow as an old cow.

So soon, Brooks replaced Jackson again, and his performance after replacing Sefolosha was far better than that of the main player.

Sefolosha was completely at a disadvantage in today's duel with George Hill. He only scored 4 points in the whole game. On the contrary, Jackson, who came off the bench, scored 10 points, showing a higher efficiency value.

But it is a pity that these 10 points were eclipsed by Lin Shaojie's three-point rain in the fourth quarter.

Lin Shaojie, who hit seven consecutive 3-pointers in the second half and scored 21 points in a single quarter, became the god of the court at the last moment. Durant even smashed the ball in anger at the last moment, obviously annoyed by Lin Shaojie's close defense.

.

"I think after this game, Durant needs a spiritual mentor. Although he scored the most 33 points in the Thunder, it is a pity that in nearly 40 minutes of playing time, 14 of them were scored at the beginning of the game.

In Lin Shaojie's defense, he actually scored 19 points, and in the fourth quarter, he only scored a pitiful 4 points."

"In my impression, Durant rarely fails like this. I think Lynn's defense will sound a warning to other swingmen. As a member of the first team last season, I think Lynn can play in the first team.

This season, try to win the league's best defensive player award."

"No, Lynn will definitely not be able to steal the Kardashians."

Barkley said with a joke, and Smith beside him also laughed in unison.

When the referee blew the whistle to end the game, Durant pushed away Lynn's "friendly" hand and walked to the tunnel in a very graceless manner.

"Damn it Lynn, you ruined my vacation!"

The muttering Durant was still a little angry. He was angry not only about his reduced scoring efficiency, but also about Lin Shaojie's actions on the court.

Lin Shaojie, who behaved like a gentleman, did not stop harassing himself when he was defending on the court. As long as he could make reasonable contact with every part of his body, he was constantly wearing down his patience.

The one-on-one defense throughout the game made his performance even more ugly.

Strength, speed, and flexibility. When his physical fitness was reduced, he was exerting his enthusiasm wantonly, making him "dumb someone" like a soft-footed shrimp.

Durant is well aware of the popularity of this game. After the Spurs, this is the team in the West that is most likely to defeat the Pacers.

Now the glory is back to the Pacers, who continue their winning streak. As for the Thunder, they are "steadily" stuck in third place. If they want to hit the top spot, there is no possibility of it this month.

"Sorry Lynn, he must be furious!"

Westbrook's emotional intelligence is obviously much higher. After the game, he took the initiative to step forward.

Lin Shaojie and "Turtle" embraced each other enthusiastically. The competition was a competition and the personal relationship was a personal relationship. Their private communication was quite good.

"Tell Kevin, how about I treat him to dinner in order to make up for his losses on the court?"

"I don't care, but I don't know if he will agree."

"Ask, maybe you will agree?"

Lin Shaojie said with a smile, watching the tall and thin figure almost disappearing from the player tunnel. At the last moment, Durant turned around and gave Lin Shaojie a thumbs up. Fans on both sides of the tunnel could hear Durant.

Lant's voice raised.

"I will definitely defeat you next time, don't be proud for too long!"

Lin Shaojie smiled, gave a thumbs up, and then said with a smile to Westbrook beside him.

"The next time it's at Conseco Arena, do you think Kevin will have that chance?"

"Maybe there will be a miracle!"

Westbrook dodged the opponent's gaze somewhat.

"If a miracle happens, I will kill it with my own hands!"

Lin Shaojie's voice was not loud, but it was deafening. Westbrook actually believed that this guy could do it. It was a strange feeling.

Then he looked at the other Pacers players who were gradually surrounding him.

Today we faced a team that lacked a "second leader" like Paul George and failed to win. Next time... is this really possible?