The Basketball Court Swordsman

Seven minutes before the end of the game, the Oklahoma City Thunder was only 2 points behind the defending champion Pacers. Among them, Westbrook, who has repeatedly pulled the Thunder from the edge of the cliff, has undoubtedly become the object of discussion.

"Today, Russell is a true hero!"

"Although it has been questioned, this game has proven that Westbrook is an undoubted MVP. He almost single-handedly dragged the defending champion."

"Westbrook is still one rebound to get a triple-double, but I don't think today, no one will call him a data brush."

During the timeout, the narrators praised Westbrook in unison. In an instant, this guy who was spurned by the media a few days ago became a benchmark for superstars.

Westbrook believes that his goal has actually been achieved, and he has successfully proven himself. After this competition, he will definitely be able to get rid of the names of "brush" and "cancer". After all, his opponent is the Indiana Pacers with the highest gold content.

Seeing his 3+1 directly halted the defending champion, Westbrook, sitting on the bench, had already begun to imagine that after the end of the game, he was sought after by reporters.

He feels good today, and the three-pointers always come with open hands. Based on past experience, Westbrook believes that he will be able to complete the counterattack.

Just as he was fantasizing, the harsh buzzing sound pulled the strong No. 0 back to the arena. The tactics that Billy Donovan deployed were nothing more than those, and they didn't change much. So Westbrook can do it without thinking about it!

"Come on, we will definitely be able to complete the reversal! Westbrook screamed at his teammates, and Durant will do what the Warriors can't do!

However, Westbrook had just finished shouting impassionedly, and realized that the situation was a bit wrong. On Henson's side, there was a slightly different rotation.

Well, that guy has changed again. According to Westbrook's experience, as long as Henson Joe offers an uncommon lineup...usually nothing is good.

At the beginning of the game, Lopez sent the ball to Antetokounmpo. The tall man with a height of 2.11 meters started to control the ball like a point guard.

While feeling the rapid development of modern basketball, people are looking forward to Henson's substitution to help the team get back on track.

At the same time on the bench, Becky Harmon once again discussed tactics with Henson. Henson hoped that Harmon would take over from his own mantle to coach the Pacers. He expressed this wish.

Therefore, Becky Harmon is also working very hard to learn from Henson. She didn't want a dynasty team to be ruined in her own hands.

"When you just laid out your tactics, it seemed that you didn't set any special defensive strategies for Westbrook." Watching the players pass halftime, Becky Harmon asked.

"Well, because there is nothing special about defending Westbrook, just pay attention to defending the basket." Henson stared at the court, but he answered his assistant.

"But today Westbrook's state is obviously extraordinary, he just made a 3+1!"

"Yes, he just scored a 3+1. His three-point shooting rate today is very scary, but he is always Westbrook. I believe that in the face of absolute strength gap, luck will not be the winner. The key. Look at it, Becky. Sometimes, you just can't be led by the nose."

As soon as Henson's voice fell, a cheer came from the stands behind him. On the court, Bogdanovic raised his right hand and then high-five Antetokounmpo.

You don't need to look at it, but Antetokounmpo assisted Bogdanovic to make a three-pointer.

"Nice response, the Pacers responded to Westbrook's three-pointer with a three-pointer. The Pacers still control the point difference, but Westbrook does not seem to be affected at all."

The heads of Henson and Becky Harmon followed the players' movements, and Westbrook quickly passed halftime with the ball. It was obvious that he wanted to score very, very much.

"How can you guarantee that Westbrook will not kill the game with a three-pointer today? After all, he once had a three-point lore." Becky Harmon is obviously not at ease, if she just called a timeout , She will definitely let the players guard from outside the three-point line.

"I can't guarantee, but I can guarantee that this lineup will be more accurate than Westbrook. So, I'm not afraid to make three-pointers with him. Look, what are the Thunder players doing?" Henson said halfway and pointed. Refers to the stadium.

On the court, Schroder and Jeremy Grant, wearing blue jerseys, were constantly cutting to the basket. As long as Westbrook finds a pass, they can easily score.

It is not difficult to get a chance. If Westbrook draws the Pacers' defense beyond the three-point line, then Schroder and Grant can attack the frame unscrupulously.

Unfortunately, Henson did not do that. He still uses conventional defense.

"Did you see it? If the opponent is led by the nose, they will use a more efficient cut to score to control the situation. Rather than let them attack the basket, I would rather let him shoot three points."

As a coach with one hand full of championship rings, Henson knows very well that if you want to win the game, you must lead the opponent by the nose and let the opponent fall into the game he placed step by step. If you don't want to lose, you can't follow the opponent's ideas.

Henson deliberately did not deploy any special defense against Westbrook, just to avoid being led by Donovan.

"Damn it!" On the other side, Billy Donovan really became gritted teeth. He was surprised that the Pacers could still stand still even when Westbrook voted so accurately today.

He originally wanted to steal a few points from the Pacers with an in-cut method, but now it seems that this trick won't work. To open up the situation, Westbrook has to come.

Billy Donovan has a solid NCAA resume and his tactical background is very solid. But the biggest problem with this "academic" coach is that it is somewhat rigid.

As soon as Henson didn't follow his rhythm, there was nothing he could do.

Seeing that the Pacers' defensive strategy has not changed, Westbrook intends to repeat the old tricks, using breakthrough points to attract defensive attention, and then go out to catch the ball and shoot.

Only this time, Westbrook's first step failed. His breakthrough failed to completely get rid of George, so that he was interrupted by George when he passed the ball.

The basketball being touched by George in this way naturally deviated from the original flight path. P.J. Tucker actively reached out to catch the ball and grabbed the basketball. The Thunder made a mistake!

"Fatal mistake! Westbrook's score has been predicted."

Tucker personally took possession of the ball and ran through the half, then quickly passed the ball to George. Before, the Pacers struggled to suppress the rhythm. But now, Henson asked the players to let go.

Sometimes, letting Westbrook play fast is not a bad thing.

The Pacers' counterattack was very sudden, so the Thunder's defensive position was a bit messy. So that when George broke through, the entire Thunder defense was retracted.

"Be careful outside the three-point line!"

Billy Donovan yelled desperately from the bench, but to no avail. George's pass must have found Tucker, and the guy fell directly to the right corner after the pass. As a role player, Tucker knows exactly what he should do when.

Jeremy Grant desperately rushed to interfere, but as Henson said, he is an overrated defender.

Tucker shot calmly, sweat on the training court in exchange for his steady three-pointers. The basketball went into the net and the Pacers made two consecutive three-pointers after coming back from a timeout. The point difference instantly became 8 points!

"Serve, serve!" Westbrook waved to Adams anxiously, he was anxious.

Henson cocked the corners of his mouth silently, just anxious. Henson's purpose in speeding up the pace is to make Westbrook anxious. And once Westbrook starts to worry, he will not be able to do things.

Sure enough, Westbrook now only wants to get the points back quickly. George deliberately didn't press Westbrook, just to lure him to shoot from the three-point line.

That's right, lure a guy who made 5 of 6 three-pointers to shoot from the three-point line!

"Damn it, you will pay the price!" Westbrook saw that George actually dared to let go of himself, so he stopped outside the three-point line and shot directly!

He was very confident in his three-point shot today, even too confident. The three-pointer was taken before his teammates were fully seated, and this kind of thing may only be done by Westbrook.

When this guy is in a hurry, he does things without going through his brain.

Everyone stared at the basketball, still wondering whether this shot would make a hit. But Antetokounmpo has moved to the frontcourt secretly. Like Henson, he doesn't believe that Westbrook can win by luck.

A second later, the basketball knocked to the front of the hoop and failed to hit!

P.J. Tucker stuck in position hard and froze to protect the rebound in front of Adams. Afterwards, he made a long pass from the backcourt and threw the basketball to the frontcourt.

At this time, people discovered that Antetokounmpo had already run up. Henson stood up, then raised his arms to celebrate the goal in advance.

Antetokounmpo did not live up to Henson. He ended this offense with a violent windmill dunk. Billy Donovan fell to the bench when he saw this. In the end, the point difference turned into Two digits.

"Westbrook's shots are too uncomfortable. It's not a good shot meeting. Although he shot a high percentage from beyond the three-point line today, he can't be so headstrong."

The commentators shook their heads. This is Russell Westbrook, which is why he is controversial.

"Pay attention to the shot selection, pay attention to the shot selection!"

Even sitting in the other half, Henson heard Donovan yell. Obviously, he was reminding Westbrook.

But it doesn't matter, that guy won't stop. It's not that he is stupid, but that he is stubborn, extremely stubborn.

Sometimes, this stubbornness will make him stick to the last moment. But sometimes, this stubbornness may make him ruin the victory.

With the next goal, the stubborn Westbrook really started to hit the basket. At the critical moment of the game, the rest of the Thunder don't even think about getting the ball. Basically, Westbrook just got the ball.

But unfortunately, this time Antetokounmpo was prepared. At the moment Westbrook broke through, he made up his defense and returned to the basket, then stretched his long arms, and staged a big attack that covered the sky.

After the blocked shot, Paul George personally pushed quickly. The pace of the game has been brought up by the Pacers, and the transition between offense and defense is only in the blink of an eye.

And the faster, the more chaotic the Thunder. This time, it was Bogdanovic who got the chance again. "Little Peja" raised the knife in his hand, not relenting. A three-pointer pierced through the net and also penetrated Billy Donovan's heart.

Once the rhythm is out of control, the Thunder really collapses like a thunder.

"Beep beep!" The whistle sounded quickly, and Billy Donovan called to stop the game. He must slow down the rhythm, or he would be taken away by the Pacers.

Becky Harmon also hurriedly handed the tactical board to Henson, but Henson waved his hand.

"The next game is directed by you, I'm tired."

Henson didn't tell the truth, he was actually not tired, but he thought there was no suspense in the game...

You don’t have to change players during garbage time, you can also change coaches.