NBA: Starting with James Harden

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It was obvious from the Thunder that they were very wary of Li Zhen.

As Li Zhen came on the court, the cheers of the fans at the scene also rose.

Li Zhen's popularity was evident.

Li Zhen received the pass from Marion and slowly dribbled across half court.

The advantage that the Mavericks have over the Thunder is their player experience. Even though they lost two starters, the Mavericks' positioning and tactics are stronger than the Thunder.

Li Zhen's deterrence with the ball was extraordinary, and Westbrook and Sefolosha's attention was attracted to Li Zhen.

After looking at the opponent's defensive position, Li Zhen passed the ball directly to the right corner.

When Li Zhen passed the ball, there was no one else in this position, but when the ball arrived, Terry appeared there.

Terry took the ball and shot a jump shot from the free throw line!!

This was an open space, and Sefolosha's attention was all on Li Zhen, and he didn't have much time to follow up on Terry's defense.

"Swish!"

Terry hits the target easily!

12 to 5

""Great pass!" Terry and Li Zhen high-fived.

Terry sometimes felt that Li Zhen's pass was better than Kidd's. In fact, it was not like that. Li Zhen's pass was not as good as Kidd's, but his deterrent power was greater than Kidd, and the opponent paid too much attention to him, while Kidd's opponent just needed to defend one on one.

On the Thunder side, Westbrook yelled at Sefolosha:"The man following you, leave him to me."

Sefolosha shrugged helplessly. He assisted in defense only to comply with the head coach's regulations.

The Thunder attacked.

Westbrook dribbled the ball forward in a hurry.

Li Zhen did not dare to neglect and quickly defended.

Westbrook gave the ball to Durant first.

Although Westbrook was easily impulsive, he wisely chose to let Durant play first.

Westbrook was able to judge that Li Zhen's defense was very strong through brief contact.....

"Russell, who is the boss of the Thunder between you and KD?" Seeing that Westbrook had passed the ball, Li Zhen started chatting with Westbrook.

Westbrook glanced at Li Zhen, knowing that he was trying to provoke him, but he couldn't help but replied:"Him."

Durant was looking for an opportunity to play one-on-one against Marion. Durant's continuous changes of direction failed to shake off Marion, and it was actually a bit difficult for him to play against Marion.

Li Zhen saw this scene and had no intention of assisting in defense, so he focused on dealing with Westbrook.

Li Zhen continued to chat with Westbrook:"Look, he had such a hard time playing against Sean. I think you are stronger. You should be able to pass Sean in one step."

Hearing Li Zhen bragging about himself like this, Westbrook was a little proud.

Westbrook nodded and replied:"Yes, you can pass directly, very easily."

Li Zhen continued to chatter:"I have always believed that the two of us will be the strongest point guards in the league in the future. I am very excited to play against you today."

Westbrook didn't expect Li Zhen to take the matchup with him so seriously, and he was a little surprised.

As a sophomore, Westbrook felt that there were people who thought he would be the strongest point guard in the future.

Westbrook himself always thought so.

Now this confidence has been recognized by others.

If he was not an opponent with Li Zhen today, Westbrook would not mind having a good chat with Li Zhen. This guy is pretty good and very tactful.

While the two were talking, Durant also completed the one-on-one with Marion.

After Durant made a large change of direction, he used a high-post mid-range jump shot to end the attack.

""The basket!"

Marion's long arms interfered, and Durant's shot also missed.

The rebound was taken by Haywood.

After seeing this ball, Li Zhen immediately complained to Westbrook:"Look, this guy can't even shake off Marion. This style of play is unreasonable."

Westbrook nodded in agreement. Durant's style of play was really unreasonable.

After Li Zhen saw Westbrook nod, he went over to receive the ball.

Haywood gave the ball to Li Zhen.

Li Zhen's strategy to deal with the two young players is still the strategy of alienation.

As long as Westbrook doesn't give the ball to KD, then there is a great chance of winning this game.

It's just that Li Zhen did not use some very straightforward language to stimulate Westbrook, but hinted in various ways that Westbrook is not weaker than Durant....

Li Zhen dribbled the ball across half court.

Westbrook quickly pressed forward. Although Westbrook had a good impression of Li Zhen, Westbrook would not show mercy.

Li Zhen dribbled the ball continuously and turned around to protect the ball across half court.

After reaching the front court, Li Zhen first passed the ball to Haywood who was waiting for the ball.

Haywood made a hand-to-hand screen for Li Zhen, but Haywood failed to block Westbrook.

Westbrook bypassed his screen and continued to defend Li Zhen. After Li Zhen received the hand-to-hand pass from Haywood, he took the ball and pretended to take a three-point shot!

Westbrook's defense was very fierce. He was afraid of Li Zhen's three-pointer, so he jumped directly.

Li Zhen smiled, and he used his left foot as the axis to stand still without jumping up completely. This was just a fake. After seeing Westbrook jump up, Li Zhen suddenly exerted force to pass him by Westbrook.

Li Zhen touched Westbrook and made a diagonal run into the three-second zone.

"Li Zhen shook off Russell, and it was Kostic who was guarding the inside!"Barkley shouted quickly.

Kostic is a 2.13-meter-tall European big man. His talent is not as good as Ibaka, but he has secured his starting position with his experience and brains.

Seeing Li Zhen rushing in, Kostic decisively greeted him. According to his judgment, the physical fitness of the yellow race should not be as good as that of the black race, and he could intercept the ball.

In the air, when Kostic's hand was about to touch the ball, Li Zhen did take the ball, and then folded the ball with both hands in the air and stuffed the ball through Kostic's waist!

Li Zhen easily pushed the ball out steadily.

The basketball bounced off the backboard and fell into the net!

12 to 7

"Li Zhen's offensive ability is still amazing, with his passing and layups as smooth as flowing water!"Coach Zhang shouted.

After Li Zhen scored the goal, he lost his balance and fell.

Terry and Haywood pulled him up.

Li Zhen quickly returned to defense with his teammates, and the cheers from the Airline Arena continued.

Just as the storyline usually happens, Li Zhen's appearance will change the situation of the two teams, and tonight's game against the Thunder is no exception.

Harden off the court looked at Li Zhen's back and pondered Li Zhen's style of play.

This offensive method is very similar to him, and Li Zhen's current style of play is exactly the direction Harden hopes to advance in.

Westbrook on the court was not too discouraged about the ball. On the contrary, he felt a little sympathy for Li Zhen.

He is really strong!

Does this guy really think that he and himself will become the strongest point guards in the league?

He didn't make a mistake!

Westbrook really believed his lies as Li Zhen expected.

The Thunder's offense

""Russell, come on, let me see your offensive strength!" Li Zhen shouted at Westbrook very seriously.

Facing the serious Li Zhen, Westbrook did not pass the ball to Durant who was asking for the ball.

Li Zhen was trying so hard to defend him, if he passed the ball, wouldn't he be admitting defeat!

Westbrook wanted to prove the accuracy of Li Zhen's statement in front of Li Zhen.

And according to Westbrook's understanding, Durant didn't score just now, so it was his turn.

Westbrook changed direction quickly, and Li Zhen didn't keep up.

Westbrook took a step past Li Zhen, and after seeing the Mavericks' inside line, he chose a zombie jump shot from the free throw line!!

The basketball drew a stiff arc.

""Rack!"

Westbrook is still the iron god, and the rebound is taken by Haywood again.

""Give the ball to KD!" Coach Brooks shouted from the sidelines.

Westbrook's reckless behavior sometimes really gave him a headache.

During the timeout, they agreed to give Durant a few shots, but now this guy has forgotten it again.

Haywood gave the ball to Terry, who advanced quickly.

Li Zhen ran forward slowly, and Li Zhen said to Westbrook:"Russell, your dribbling is really too fast, I can't keep up!"

"No one can keep up with me!"Westbrook laughed.

Hearing Li Zhen's praise, Westbrook was a little proud. It was a pity that he didn't make that shot just now.

After Terry passed the front court, he passed the ball to Li Zhen at the top of the arc.

"Li, come on, I won't be fooled by you this time." Westbrook clapped his hands and played one-on-one with Li Zhen very seriously.

He signaled his teammates who needed to assist to go away.

"Come on!" Li Zhen smiled.

This Westbrook is really an honest kid.

"boom!"

"boom!"

""Bang!"

Li Zhen hit the ground with his crotch at a high frequency at the top of the arc!

Westbrook's eyes widened when he saw this move.

Isn't this James Harden's move?

But Li Zhen seems to be more perverted!

Indeed, Harden watched Li Zhen's crotch dribbling without blinking.

This dribbling is exactly the same as his, but Li Zhen's rhythm changes more.

Harden fell into deep thought.

Li Zhen's one-on-one mode was turned on on the court.

Left!

Westbrook followed!

Right!

Westbrook followed again!

Li Zhen changed direction again, and Westbrook was a little choked!

Then he stepped back, collected the ball and made a direct jump shot!!

Westbrook's defense was a beat late!!

Li Zhen's classic step-back jump shot was successful!

The basketball also drew a perfect���Arc, drill the frame directly!

""Shua!!"

12 to 10.

After the timeout, they went 7 to 0.

It was the familiar [step-back jump shot].

The atmosphere in the flight line reached its peak when the ball went in.

"Lee, I knew you could do it!"

"The action is so cool"

""That's how you beat him."

The fans shouted, and owner Mark Cuban also stood up and excitedly encouraged the fans.

Li Zhen shrugged at Westbrook:"Russell, you can defend it if you try harder." Westbrook didn't reply to Li Zhen, he knew he couldn't defend it!

Li Zhen's step back was too buggy, the only thing that could defend him was his own touch, not the interference and blocks of others.

But for the sake of face, Westbrook nodded, as if he was really close to defending it.