The Basketball Court Swordsman

Scott Brooks wanted to use the energy of the Thunder to seize the initiative at the beginning of the game. After all, the Thunder got more rest time than the Pacers. It stands to reason that they are more physically and energetic.

But this is the finals, no player will show fatigue in the finals. Although the Pacers and the Heat have fought for seven games, the Pacers' vitality and Thunder are on par.

On the contrary, the Thunder seemed to be a little "rusty" because of the long rest time. After the opening, they couldn't find the touch. Or maybe they haven't adapted to the near-perfect defense of the Pacers.

After Durant shot the first ball in the opening game, the Pacers immediately seized the opportunity to take a counterattack. Serge Ibaka's athletic ability really made Henson particularly envious, and he almost finished chasing Paul. Well, it's "almost".

Ibaka flew up, putting her big hands on Paul's head. However, when Ibaka was about to complete the shot, Paul looked like eyes on the back of his head, evading the shot with a beautiful change of hands, and easily moved the ball up.

This is the strength of the league's lowest blocked player. Once Paul takes the opportunity, it will be difficult to stop him.

Subsequently, Westbrook also began to show off. He used his strong body and a very explosive first step to overtake Paul and go straight to the penalty area.

But in the penalty area, Henson had already prepared a "welcome ceremony" for Westbrook. Just after Horford successfully defended Durant, he rushed back to the penalty area in time to fill up Westbrook, who had "shot" like a bullet. In the seven battles with the Heat, Horford has even become accustomed to confronting James such a "pervert". So now facing Westbrook, who is two numbers younger than James, Horford has no pressure at all to bear the impact.

As a result, Westbrook staged a forced layup performance in a pile of people he was very "good at". Unfortunately, this time Westbrook failed to put the basketball in under the tremendous pressure of confrontation.

"The Thunder failed offense for the second time in a row. They played too simple!" Mike Brin knew very well that Brooks is not the kind of coach with a lot of variables, especially on the offensive end. More often, the Thunder rely on simple screens to create space for both players. But it is clear that the Pacers did not give the Thunder such a chance.

The seven battles with the Heat have tempered the Pacers' defense into an iron wall. What's more, is there a bonus for badges?

Fortunately, this time the Thunder retreated quickly, and the Pacers did not seize the opportunity to counterattack. However, even if he fell into position, Henson had a way to deal with the Thunder.

Russell Westbrook stared at the basketball in Paul's hands intently, and the No. 0 guard was very annoyed by his failure to layup. The only thing he wants to do now is to take out the basketball in Paul's hand and fight back quickly!

Strong body, strong athletic ability, height also has the advantage in the first position, it stands to reason that Westbrook should be a gate on the defensive end.

However, even if Westbrook is such a good guard, he has never been considered a good defensive player.

For example, now Westbrook is thinking about stealing Paul. As a result, a change of hands behind Paul made the impulsive Westbrook out of place!

"A gambling steal! This method is not wise at all for Paul!"

With Mike Brin's sigh, Paul went straight inside. At the basket, Kendrick Perkins is already waiting for the "Queen Bee" to arrive.

Ok? Is there something missing?

Horford was missed.

Paul jumped up and pretended to make a layup, tricked Perkins into taking off, but wrapped his arm behind Perkins, and then squeezed the ball into Horford, who was in the middle of the baseline.

With such a shooting opportunity unguarded, Horford didn't seem to jump at all. Just a light footstep, the ball is steadily thrown in!

In the positional battle, the Pacers still broke the Thunder's defense! Scott Brooks held his temple, and this is the case with the player Westbrook. Sometimes you will love him very much, but sometimes, he will crumple your love into a ball of waste paper and throw it on the sidelines.

Originally, Brooks planned to use Westbrook to contain Paul and consume the best point guard in the league. But in the end, it was Westbrook himself who was consumed.

Brooks couldn't help turning his head to look at James Harden. It was not yet time, not yet...

Finally, the Thunder scored a goal by Durant in the third round. Green's defense is already in place, but Durant's height and shooting stability are indeed very good. This is a player who can lead the scoring for three consecutive years. Durant is indeed a good player in scoring.

But even if Durant scored, it still failed to change the Thunder's decline. Durant can score high scores, which Henson had long expected. From beginning to end, Henson's purpose was not to watch Durant.

Afterwards, Paul and George made a classic catch and shoot match and immediately let Durant's goal lose its luster.

The Thunder started at the second position and Sefrosa, known as the "Swiss Army Knife", is definitely a defensive champion. Many players in the league at the second position can't escape the fate of being scratched by the saber.

But today, Sefrossa is not facing an ordinary second player, but George who is the same height as Durant in official information!

George's off-ball running is superb, and Paul's passing is just right as always. By the time Sefolosha was blocked, he could no longer interfere with this tall, arm-length 24.

The Pacers’ offense went smoothly and has maintained a 100% shooting rate so far! In the next few minutes, the situation did not turn around. Four minutes later, after the score became 10 to 2, Scott Brooks had to stop the game!

Durant's goal just now was actually all the Thunder scored in four minutes! These four minutes are unbearable for Brooks.

After the timeout, Brooks first said a few words to Westbrook, probably trying to calm down the No. 0 guard. Then, Coach Brooks walked to the young defender who had been staring at the camera, James Harden! It seems that the Thunder is about to play the cards first!

"The Pacers did a very balanced defensive and offensive end. It was a perfect start!"

"That's right, Mike. The Thunder players are still too young. They couldn't adjust to coach Henson's inhuman defense. The game has been four minutes and we all know that Coach Brooks wants to What are you doing. Let us look forward to the changes that James Harden will bring to the situation!" Marvin Albert's eyes fell on the bearded guard, who was 10-2 behind, which is far from the Thunder's nightmare!

"I just played beautifully. Whether it is offense or defense, I am very pleased for you! But 10 to 2 is not enough to make us proud, because the Thunder have not even sent their strongest lineup! George, your defensive mission is very good. Seriously, I want you to stare at the beard all the time, wrap your arms around him, and cover his field of vision with your palms. In short, you can’t let him relax for a moment! Other people, also be prepared. Deal with A best sixth man, shouldn't you bother you?" After that, Henson looked at Matthews and Stephenson again.

From the beginning, Henson's defensive focus was Harden. As long as Harden is strangled, the Thunder will lose the only variable to win! So for Henson, the test of the Thunder's defense against the Pacers has just begun!

That James of the Heat has just experienced the taste of wheel warfare, and now it is time for the bearded James of Oklahoma to have a taste of it!

What about the best sixth man? The Pacers just eliminated the regular season MVP.