Vol 3 Chapter 134: For myself

Not no one thought that the Thunder would beat the Spurs in the first game. But few people would have thought that the Thunder could suppress the opponent all the way, and eventually beat the opponent by nearly 30 points.
　　 After this game, public opinion on the Internet has not completely changed its direction. But almost no one was optimistic about the Thunder at the beginning. Some people think that the Thunder can advance to the Western Conference Finals.
　　 An Luo is not cold to these things on the Internet. After all, he already liked the style of these guys. If the next game is won, these guys will jump out and speak out. But if they lose, they will immediately switch their guns.
　　 Real fans, silent support is enough.
　　 However, among those who think the Thunder can win the series, An Luo finds it very interesting. For example, a netizen said: For the Spurs for so many years, as long as the Grizzlies advance in the previous round, they will lose in the next round. This year they won the Grizzlies again, so they will eventually lose the Western Conference semifinals.
　　 That's what An Luo heard, as if he was praising the Grizzlies. What does it have to do with Thunder?
　　 As the person involved, the Spurs coach Vicki replied to reporters this way: We lost, they won, and they played better.
　　 It didn't seem that he was frustrated by it. After all, for so many years, countless games have been played in the playoffs, and winning or losing has long been a common occurrence.
　　 When asked about the poor effect of using a large lineup today, he said that the Spurs and Thunder have been using large lineups this season.
"If our shots can make it, there is no problem. But if our shots are too hasty or the shot selection is bad, and we can't retreat in time, then they will always get fast break opportunities throughout the game. And they are in This is obviously better than us."
　　 Donovan was more airy at the press conference. There is nothing more comfortable than defeating an opponent cleanly without being favored!
　　 For this victory, he especially praised An Luo and Robertson. And Westbrook, who scored a quasi-triple double, in his words: He played very average. A player who averaged a triple-double per game, scored a quasi-triple double, and played really average.
　　 Robertson did well. Although he is always emptied outside the three-point line in the game, his 3-of-6 three-pointers tonight does show some problems.
　　 Of course, his role is not only reflected in a few three-pointers. Robertson shouldered an extremely important task in this round of the series, that is, defending the opponent's core player Leonard.
　　Although Leonard scored 6 rebounds and assists in the whole game, his 5 of 14 field goal percentages were substandard. The Spurs' lack of offensive firepower is related to Leonard's restriction. In the game, Leonard can often be seen breaking through to the inside against Robertson, but has to pass the ball.
　　 What An Luo does on the court is very simple, and that is to score. Even on the defensive end, Donovan did not give him too heavy a task. Although he only played for 24 minutes, the answer sheet handed in was perfect.
　　 Throughout the game, An Luo made a total of 16 shots, including 10 long shots from beyond the three-point line. He made 9 shots and 5 three-pointers. He made 2 of 3 free throws and scored a game-high 25 points.
　　 The entire Spurs made 5 three-pointers in this game. Only Leonard and Anderson scored in double figures.
　　 If you have to find someone to support the Spurs' defeat, it must be Aldridge.
　　 Aldridge, who played as the starting power forward, played 25 minutes, made 2 of 7 shots, only had 4 points and 6 rebounds, plus 1 assist and 1 steal. Set the lowest score in a single game of a playoff career.
　　Actually, he is not only sluggish in this game. In this year's playoffs, he has been very poor.
　　 The Spurs eliminated the Grizzlies in the first round, and Aldridge's performance was not ideal. He averaged only 14.8 points per game in six games, which was the lowest average of his playoff career, and his shooting percentage was only 45.3%.
　　 You know, in last year's playoffs, Aldridge averaged 21.9 points per game. It may be that with Duncan's retirement, he has become the core of the Spurs inside. Some are not comfortable!
　　 Just like those commentators said, Aldridge must reflect and summarize after the game. Not only this game, but also since the start of this year's playoffs. As the core of the Spurs, he did not show the core role and role model, no matter how powerful Leonard is, he also needs help. If Aldridge can't be that helper, it will be difficult for the Spurs to go far in the playoffs.
　　 No matter what, Thunder can finally breathe a sigh of relief. But this is temporary. They also know that winning this game is not because of how strong they are, but because the Spurs are too bad.
After the game, Westbrook gathered his teammates together in the locker room for a short meeting~EbookFREE.me~ We played very well in this game. It turns out that we have the strength to go further. of. Guys, we should go further! We have to tell those people that we can do it. "
The meaning of 　　 is self-evident, I just want to continue the state of this game and strive for another victory in San Antonio. As long as they return to Oklahoma with a score of 2:0, they have a huge chance of reaching the Western Conference Finals.
　　This is very important to Westbrook. Last season, they reached the Western Conference Finals. But officially because of that series, the Thunder experienced many changes. It also put Westbrook on the cusp.
　　 That summer last year made Westbrook very uncomfortable. He became the culprit for many people to drive Durant away, and he was considered the last person the Thunder should have left. And, after a series of personnel changes, everyone discussed the topic of whether Westbrook can lead the Thunder to the playoffs. In the eyes of those people, the playoffs are Westbrook's greatest ability.
　　 Now, Westbrook's ability does not require him to work hard to prove himself. The results of this season are the best proof. But he still resents Durant for leaving himself for the championship. He dreamed of defeating the opposing team personally, and then won the championship, and then told Durant: stay in Oklahoma can also win.
　　 There is a chance now. Although Westbrook himself understood that even if they beat the Spurs, they could not beat the Warriors. But he still wanted to try. At least, he alone can carry the Thunder to the height of last year.