Super Role Player

Abby was pregnant. Before heading to the west for a road trip, Anxi took Abby to the hospital for a check-up. After confirming this, the two went out to have a Western meal to celebrate.

Of course, another call was made to Phoenix to report.

Coincidentally, the 76ers had a road trip next, and Abby decided to go with the 76ers to stay in Phoenix for a while.

So, Abby followed the 76ers' plane and flew to Oklahoma City.

The opponent in the first game of the Western Conference road trip is the Thunder. For the 76ers who have been in unstable form recently, this will obviously be a tough battle. It will not be good news for the 76ers, because they are likely to start from A loss to start this Western Conference road trip.

The Thunder this season are very strong, almost comparable to the Thunder that still had three young players in the 11-12 season, because both Dewey and the second young coach have returned from injury and are in good shape. Reggie Jackson also received a lot of benefits due to Westbrook's injury. With few opportunities, great progress has been made.

All in all, Durant, Westbrook and Reggie Jackson have formed a new three young players. Although Westbrook and Reggie Jackson have position conflicts, with one starting and the other coming off the bench, the problem is not particularly big.

And in terms of pure strength, the Thunder are higher than the 76ers.

Therefore, for the 76ers, this game is still quite difficult.

On March 4, 2014, U.S. time, in the visiting team's locker room at the Chesapeake Energy Arena, Brett Brown looked through the tactical manual and discussed the tactics of this game with the coaching staff.

"What is Thunder's current weakness?"

"Outside defense, in this game, Saboseforosa is absent due to injury. They don't have a good single defender on the outside, which can allow Anxi to hold the ball in singles. As for the inside, Serge Ibaka and Steve With Vin Adams’ presence, it’s not easy for us to focus on attacking.”

"Then the core of the tactics is determined, multiple outside attacks." Brett Brown outlined the first one.

"What about defense?"

"Defensively, let Ann defend Westbrook." Lloyd Pierce suggested.

Another defensive coach frowned: "What about Kevin Durant?"

"Leave it to Claude, it's time for him to take charge of his own business."

Brett Brown nodded in agreement: "Let's do it."

Therefore, before the game, Brett Brown determined the style of play for this game, focusing on outside offense. On defense, Anxi defended Westbrook and Jae Crowder defended Durant.

Brett Brown announced the starting lineup before the game. McAway has already returned and played two games as a substitute. He also returned to the starting lineup in this game. Anxi continues to serve as the shooting guard, with Jae Crowder at the small forward position and Paul in the post. The European duo of Gasol and Omer Asik.

At the scene of the game, although the players from both teams had not yet appeared, and although this was just an ordinary regular season game, Oklahoma City fans did not want to miss this seemingly heavyweight matchup. Therefore, the game had not started yet. The place was filled with fans.

The Thunder came out first, and the stadium was filled with cheers.

After coming out, Durant waved toward the sidelines and then started shooting training with his teammates.

Later, the 76ers also came out, but they were greeted with boos.

The commentators for this game were Reggie Miller and Steve Kerr. When they sat down in the commentary box, they heard the fans booing the 76ers.

"After all, Anxi is also an old enemy of Oklahoma City fans." Steve Kerr thought of Anxi's two years with the Spurs and then said. "Anxi played for the Spurs for two years, and the Thunder were eliminated in consecutive playoffs. Anxi was always able to restrict Kevin Durant. Oklahoma City fans may have long remembered Anxi."

Reggie Miller also smiled and nodded: "Yes, but after leaving the Spurs, Anxi has also entered the ranks of superstars. There are still many highlights in this game. It is the former blue-collar Anxi who led the new team to defeat the old opponent. Thunder, it's better for both young masters to show off their power,

Leading the Thunder to revenge is still unknown. "

"Although the Thunder have a better record, after the 76ers traded for Pau Gasol and Omer Asik, their strength should not be underestimated. The previous games were unstable and it should be just a matter of running-in. If the running-in is good in this game Taking shape, this game will be a difficult one for the Thunder as well.”

"Yes, after the 76ers traded for Pau Gasol and Omer Asik, they have become a team with internal and external balance, with star players both inside and outside. The team structure is more reasonable than the Thunder. If they really need to work together, , I am optimistic that the 76ers will win."

The two commentators had no reason to be optimistic about the 76ers, who were in an unstable state during this period. The 76ers smelled like poisonous milk.

Soon, the two teams started their lineups. The 76ers' starting lineup was the one previously arranged by Brett Brown. On the Thunder's side, due to Saboseforosa's injury, the Thunder's starting lineup was changed.

The point guard is still Russell Westbrook, and the shooting guard is Caron Butler. Caron Butler has just been bought out of his contract by the Bucks, and then joined the Thunder as a free agent. This game is also his first time with the Thunder. In the first game, Caron Butler got the chance to start because Saboseforosa was injured.

The small forward is still Kevin Durant, the power forward Serge Ibaka, and the center is the newly promoted rookie center Steven Adams.

The referee walked to the center of the court holding the basketball, and Asik and Steven Adams jumped the ball.

With a beep, the basketball flew into the sky above the arena.

Asik jumped up and won the jump ball.

The 76ers attacked first, Anxi controlled the ball in the frontcourt, and his teammates also took their positions.

As soon as Anxi reached the three-point line, Pau Gasol withdrew and raised a pick-and-roll for Anxi from the high post.

Anxi held the ball and walked towards the pick-and-roll position. Caron Butler, who was mainly defending Anxi, and Serge Ibaka, who was defending Gasol, chose to double-team Anxi and let go of Gasol.

Anxi didn't hesitate, and directly passed the ball to Gasol. Gasol didn't shoot directly, but cut to the basket. Steven Adams covered the defense. On the other side, Jae Crowder made a quick shot. Run and get into the penalty area.

Gasol passed the ball behind his back, Jae Crowder caught the ball and made a layup, and the basketball swished into the basket.

Brett Brown clapped his hands on the sidelines. The 76ers' first attack ran very well, running out the tactics the team wanted. They continued pick-and-roll screens and attracted the defense through star players holding the ball, winning space for role players.

After the 76ers scored the opening goal, the Thunder's offense also started. Westbrook advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. Durant and Caron Butler came to the outside for a cross-cover. The 76ers instantly switched defenses. Durant used the big one to beat the small one. , received Westbrook's pass and shot directly.

McAway's height is not too short, but there is still nothing he can do against Durant's long arms.

With a bang, Durant made a pull-up jumper in the opening game and scored 2 points.

The two teams tied at 2:2 at the beginning and the game continued. (To be continued.)

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