Vol 3 Chapter 321: Warriors are still very strong

On the evening of May 24, 2018, the eyes of the entire league focused on Oklahoma City. The Chesapeake Energy Arena was full of spectators who came to watch the game an hour before the game started. All Thunder fans wear special commemorative shirts. Looking around, there was a deep blue. Occasionally a few golden spots are like isolated islands in the Pacific, and may be submerged by stormy waves at any time.
"From the 6-foot-6 guard from OKC, OKC's No. 8 player, Ann~Luo!"
With a shout from the DJ, the spotlight fell on An Luo. He stood between the courts, stretched out his right hand, and waved to the fans. Neat shouts were heard throughout the arena.
"Ann!"
"Ann!"
"Ann!"
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After Anlow, it was Paul George and Westbrook. After all the players were introduced, the cry of "OKC" once again sounded over the Chesapeake Energy Arena. The atmosphere of the entire arena suddenly reached its peak.
After a two-day break, the fifth game between the Thunder and the Warriors will begin. Donovan took Westbrook and Anlow for a check again on the day of the game. After being confirmed by the doctor, the names of the two people appeared on the big list.
Both sides are facing this game with a determined mentality. Especially the Thunder, they absolutely cannot see the old things from two years ago happening again. They want to use this momentum to end this series tonight. After all, the more you delay, the more disadvantaged they are. For the Warriors, this is a game that can only be won but not lost. If you lose, the season is over. For the Warriors who are aiming to defend their title, such a failure is obviously unacceptable.
Therefore, at the beginning of the game, the two sides entered a white-hot stage.
As with every return to the Chesapeake Energy Arena, Durant broke out again. Just like boos at the scene, never absent. As a core member of the Thunder team that was reversed by the Warriors two years ago, Durant was undoubtedly the most eye-catching person on the court tonight. To a large extent, he wants to win games more than any other Warriors players. Because once they lose, people talk about it: Durant was defeated by the Warriors in the Thunder; now he is defeated by the Thunder in the Warriors. Moreover, if you win, it may not have much to do with him in people's hearts. After all, two years ago, they were able to defeat the Thunder who owned him.
Durant was very active in this game. He frequently asks for the ball from beyond the three-point line and then uses his advantage to single Paul George. Although the opponent's defense is strong, he has a stronger touch. In the first quarter, Durant made 5 of 6 shots from the middle distance, and each time he did not make a shot in a particularly easy situation.
An Luo discovered a very interesting phenomenon. Every time Durant goes to the Chesapeake Energy Arena, he prefers to attack with the ball. In other arenas in the league, he plays off the ball more often. It seems that once he returned to Oklahoma City, he couldn't integrate into the Warriors' tactical system. The first two games of this series were the same. Durant performed well, but the Warriors couldn't win a game. Maybe it's because of staying in this arena for too long, the habit has penetrated into the bones.
Of course, the reason why the Warriors lost the previous two games was largely due to the poor performance of Curry and Thompson. But in this game, the two performed very well. Although the ball is not concentrated on them, but Durant attracts defensive firepower within the three-point line, and they have many opportunities.
As a result, the Thunder's defense has been under tremendous pressure. The opposing three offensive strong points are all in good condition and feel hot. Although their defenses are still excellent, they can always make the ball if they can't stand it. Although Durant seems to be outside the Warriors' system, the other tactics are still the same. Running constantly, constantly shielding each other, cross-screening, involving the Thunder's defense, pulling out space, and getting a shot. When the Thunder move their focus to the outside, Durant is another point that can't be handled.
In short, the current Warriors are like a rushing flood. The offense is so strong that the Thunder can hardly resist. Donovan can do nothing! He can only remind his players over and over again to score as much as possible and stabilize the situation. He doesn't believe that courage can maintain such a good condition throughout the game.
But the facts made him a little nervous. Throughout the first half, the Warriors' state showed no signs of declining. But the good thing is that in the second half of the second quarter, the Thunder's offense also came out. They took advantage of the Warriors' rotation and played a 13:5 climax. UU read www.uukanshu.com and lead this wave of offense, and it was Westbrook who was injured by Green in the last game.
He displayed his strongest offensive ability. Together with Kanter, he bombarded the Warriors' restricted area. Although Westbrook's eyes still looked bloodshot, they had no effect at all. What's more peculiar is that after his eyes were injured by the opponent, he shot a lot more accurately. Especially three-pointers!
Facing Curry, Westbrook dribbled the ball from his crotch a few times, and shook his shoulder. When he broke through to the right and forward, he pulled the ball from the crotch to the left. Then came a three-pointer with a retreat. The action is like that big beard!
"Huh~"
The goal is scored! This was the third three-pointer Westbrook made in the first half. At the same time, this is also his 20th point in this game!
The Chesapeake Energy Arena suddenly fell into a boil. They have forgotten how long they haven't seen Westbrook like this!
In fact, at the beginning of last season, when Anlo and Oladipo hadn't played out, Westbrook was the one who carried the entire Thunder. Scoring and organization are done in one hand, and they are doing well! At that time, Westbrook often handed over 30+ triple-doubles. And from time to time, you can also stage a 40+ or ​​even 50+ performance!
After this wave of offensive, the Thunder pulled their disadvantages back to a great extent. However, it is limited to this. At the end of the first half, the Warriors still led the Thunder by nearly double digits.
It can be seen that the Warriors are really struggling to win this game. And whether it is Durant or Splash Brothers performance, they are enough to prove that they are worthy of the name as a championship team.