The Basketball Court Swordsman

Russell Westbrook frowned. He knew that the guy named Paul George in front of him was not annoying.

At the beginning of playing Malcolm Brogdon, Westbrook was quite comfortable. But playing George now really puts a lot of pressure on Westbrook.

But Westbrook is not afraid. He is the star of the Thunder. He is the savior of this team. He cannot be afraid! So Westbrook began to dribble the ball alternately with left and right hands, looking for rhythm while shaking the center of gravity. Then seized the opportunity and ejected like a bullet!

"Westbrook intends to break through George, his speed is very fast, but George did not lose his position!"

George gritted his teeth against the lightning-fast No. 0 guard, and he did not give Westbrook any chance. At the same time, Antetokounmpo also made up his defense to the penalty area, waiting for Westbrook to throw himself into the net.

If Westbrook chooses to split the ball to the missed Jeremy Grant, Henson will not be nervous. If Grant wants to shoot a three-pointer, let the kid do it. If Grant's three-pointer could kill someone, Henson would admit it.

Although Westbrook is impulsive, he is not stupid. Seeing George and Antetokounmpo guarding the basket, if he forcibly attacked the frame, he might be asking for trouble.

So Westbrook scored the ball. But the goal is not Grant, but the Thunder new aid Dennis Schroeder.

Dennis Schroder played the role of the sixth man in the Thunder this season. Whenever the Thunder needs a change, Schroder will always be the first to be sent by Donovan.

After Schroeder received the basketball, Brogdon opened his arms and immediately attached it. Today, Brogdon did a good job defensively against Schroeder. Until now, Schroeder only scored 2 points. There is no doubt that the role of his sixth person has not been reflected at all.

"Here, pass the ball!" As Schroeder faced Brogdon helplessly, he suddenly heard Westbrook's shout.

The young point guard didn't think much about it, and immediately "flipped the pot." Westbrook received the basketball as soon as he stepped out of the three-point line, and what is even more surprising is that as soon as he received the basketball, he took the shot!

"What!?" Henson gritted his teeth, and Westbrook made another three-pointer!

George tried to block, but due to too much force, he hit Westbrook's hand in the air.

The referee was standing next to them, so the foul was not missed. He blew his whistle to signal George for a foul outside the three-point line. As soon as the whistle sounded, the basketball jumped into the net!

"Damn!" Henson yelled, and Westbrook actually got a chance to hit four points!

Westbrook, who fell to the ground, immediately stood up and roared frantically. Today, he used his worst method to repeatedly pull the Thunder back from the cliff.

At this point, the game has reached the fifth minute of the third quarter. Prior to this, the Thunder were 6 points behind. The Pacers' continuous offense succeeded, so that they are ready to take off.

However, at this point, Westbrook's four-pointer interrupted the Pacers' momentum. After this goal, Westbrook's three-pointer shooting rate today became 3 of 4!

Yes, 3 of 4 shots, the stubborn Westbrook finally played the game he imagined.

Since Westbrook had already scored two life-saving three-pointers before, Henson specifically asked George not to give him a chance to start easily. Little did he know that this time George was sealed to his fingertips, but Westbrook won a four-pointer.

It seems that Westbrook is serious today. This guy, from the bottom of his heart, wants to defeat the Pacers to prove himself.

After a wild celebration, Westbrook got to the free throw line. This guy's 65.6% free throw percentage this season is considered a failure among guards, but today's state of Westbrook cannot be judged by averaging data.

Sure enough, the No. 0 guard made an extra free throw and hit four points.

In an instant, the difference between the two teams became 2 points. Henson curled his lips helplessly. He didn't believe Westbrook could keep scoring like this.

But everything that happened afterward made Henson out of anger.

In the eighth minute of the third quarter, George's goal widened the point difference to 8 points. Next, as long as one more goal is scored, the Pacers will be able to widen the gap to double digits and then completely control the rhythm of the game.

So Westbrook stood up, made a three-pointer in the left bottom corner, hollowed into the net...

In the second minute of the fourth quarter, Antetokounmpo scored Jeremy Grant and got an extra penalty.

After successfully hitting a three-pointer, Westbrook dribbled through the screen and shot directly, a Curry-style shooting choice!

Then, Westbrook's three-pointer hit again! 5 of 6, this guy's three-pointer almost made Henson wonder if Donovan also had a badge or something to give Westbrook a bonus.

In the fifth minute of the fourth quarter, Westbrook's three-pointer directly reduced the difference between the two teams to 2 points.

Seven minutes before the end of the game, the Pacers still did not open the score, which made Henson very annoyed. In his imagination, this game shouldn't be so difficult.

So, the Chinese coach stopped the game. He must admit that he underestimated Westbrook's resilience. Moreover, it underestimated the randomness of the game.

Westbrook made 5 of 6 three-pointers. No one would believe this happened before the game began. However, he just happened. So, miracles happen here.

It's just that in the past, miracles happened to walkers. Today, the light of miracles is shining on Westbrook.

"It’s not good, guys. Westbrook made a very smooth three-pointer today. Of course I don’t blame your defense, your defense is okay. But that guy, he just can shoot the ball... .. So next, I want you to fight back on the three-point line. Use more breakthrough points to create opportunities, and then seize the opportunity. I don’t want to lose two games in a row in four days, so today, I don’t want to Any accidents happen."

Henson did not emphasize how to defend Westbrook, but first arranged the team's offense. If Westbrook really can't hold it today, Henson must be prepared to fight the Thunder.

Don't you like to shoot three-pointers? Then let's see whose three-pointers kill more!

So, after this timeout, the Pacers changed.

Henson replaced Brogdon with Tucker and Oladipo with Bogdanovic.

The lineup on the field became Antetokounmpo, George, Bogdanovic, Tucker and Lopez.

The Pacers do not have a real guard on the field, so no matter who Westbrook plays in the wrong position, it will be very difficult.

In addition to Antetokounmpo, all four of this lineup can shoot three-pointers, and they also cast well.

George's three-pointers this season is close to 40%, Bogdanovic's three-pointers are as high as 42.5%. Lopez and Tucker both inside, shooting 36% and 37% of the three-pointers respectively.

The four shooters opened up space for Antetokounmpo. As long as the Thunder dared to shrink at any point, they would be punished from beyond the three-point line.

Looking at this lineup of the Pacers, Thunder coach Billy Donovan swallowed, offense, height and three-pointers. This lineup is extremely balanced no matter what.

He admitted that he has no ability to crack this lineup.

The only thing Donovan can count on now is to pray that Westbrook's magical state will continue.

But when a head coach needs to put Bao on luck and magic, he has actually lost half of it.

Henson stood on the sidelines with confidence, and from now on, the Thunder won't have another chance.