Vol 3 Chapter 467: Counterattack

After the first quarter, the Thunder gained a 2 point advantage.
Gordon contributed 15 of the Rockets' 32 points in this quarter! If you play the whole game at this efficiency, then Harden will really be nothing. Of course, this is all theoretically possible. But I have to say that Gordon is indeed a key factor in the Thunder's inability to open the score. Although Anluo and Paul George were not in their best condition, they still scored 20 points together. Whenever they are about to rise, there is always one who will stand up and interrupt their rhythm.
In the second quarter, the Thunder continued to open the score. But this has little to do with the performance of An Luo and others. Instead, the rotation team played very well.
Speaking of the combat effectiveness of the players on the bench, the Thunder are actually slightly worse. After the most stable Grant was mentioned as the starting lineup, their rotation was even thinner. Ferguson's growth did not satisfy everyone, although occasionally broke out once, but the stability is too poor. Kanter's advantages and disadvantages are very obvious. From the offensive end of a single cluster, he can enter the starting lineup, but the defensive end is really poor. Especially when it comes to pick and roll prevention, the problem is even greater. Noelle's performance is very dependent on his teammates. If Westbrook is on the court, his performance is good. Once the pride of heaven, he has also become a pie-eating player with a large proportion of the current inside players. Felton and Burton are not bad and can provide stable contributions, but they are also limited. On the Rockets side, players like Nene, Green, Rivers, Shumbert and House are all outstanding.
However, in this clash, the Thunder's rotation has the upper hand. Paul George became the big BOSS besieged by the opponent in the rotation and was struggling. But for the other Thunder players who played at the same time, it was very comfortable. At any time, as long as someone is trapped, there will be vacancies. The Thunder only need to ensure the smooth conduction and shooting rate of the basketball. And for this, they did a great job. Especially Kanter, he played very strong inside. When facing Capella, his footsteps will make the opponent out of the original rhythm; when facing Nei Nei, he directly hits in and uses his physical advantage to score. Burton has also made achievements beyond the three-point line. He scored the Thunder's first goal in the second quarter. The Rockets' defense didn't have much impact on him. After a forward change and squeezed past the opposing player, he stopped a jump shot and scored the ball.
For a game, it is impossible to rely on those core star players. The performance of the role players is also very important to the game. After spending a precious rest time, An Luo and others went into battle again. However, the game situation between the two sides did not change much. It is still you who come and I will not give in to each other. The game was very exciting, but it was unstoppable.
Until the third quarter, the most exciting duel unfolded.
The third quarter is rarely disappointing for the Thunder. This one is the same. After the players got quite ample rest, they exploded with great fighting power in the game.
Harden was the first to sound the offensive horn. After half the game, the beard finally found his feel. After the start of the second half, Harden came to the top of the arc with the ball. An Luo didn't post it, but he knew Harden very well. This guy's breakthrough ability is no less than the lethality caused by a three-pointer. Harden didn't intend to rush in either. He kept dribbling the ball under his hips, then suddenly withdrew a big step to the back left, pulled up and threw the ball.
An Luo reacted quickly, he moved almost at the same time as Harden. The right arm was raised high, interfering with the opponent's shot this time. But he did not make much defensive moves. After all, the guy in front of him is too cunning. A little carelessness will result in a foul by the opponent.
"Huh..."
The basketball hits the net.
This is not the first three-pointer that Harden has made, but it may well represent a signal. The Rockets are about to launch a counterattack! In fact, only when Harden's touch comes out, the Rockets' offense can be considered the league's top level.
Looking back, An Luo immediately responded. As soon as Harden scored, his pressure increased. After all, the task that Donovan gave him was to try his best to reduce Harden's influence in the game. It doesn't matter whether he accomplishes this task by defensive or offensive means.
Or take advantage of the opportunity to run out of cover. After An Luo received the ball, he pulled it up almost against Grant's body, and then completed this shot.
"Huh..."
The hand raised the knife and fell, and hit it steadily.
Later, Harden and An Luo scored a goal each. Although they are both super-scoring players, the characteristics of the two are quite distinct. Harden needs to hold the ball, and his ability to open singles outside the three-point line is very good. Whether it is shooting or breaking through, UU reading www.uukanshu.com is a good choice. What's more, he has the ability to make fouls. Score, don't be too simple.
An Luo is a little different, half of his points are from outside the three-point line. Although he has certain singles ability, he rarely holds the ball. In the Thunder, there is no need for An Luo to charge for the battle. More importantly, in Donovan's offensive system, An Luo can play the most effective role without the ball. After the opportunity came out, An Luo only needed to throw the ball out as fast as possible. His shooting is very stable, fast and precise.
The top two scorers on the scoring list this season finally got up in the Western Conference semifinals. This is a picture that everyone is looking forward to very much.
After you came and I played two rounds, the atmosphere in the arena gradually rose! As long as Anlo or Harden holds the ball, there will be fierce cheers, and there is no way that Harden is stingy with his applause because Harden is the star of the Houstonians. I have to say that Oklahoma's attitude towards Durant and Harden is simply heaven and earth.
For every team, the leading star has unlimited right to fire. On the court, they can often control the ball at will. Although An Luo is not a star, but if he reaches out for the ball, Westbrook will still give it. After all, his stable scoring efficiency has already conquered all the Thunder.
Harden took a step backward to throw the ball in, and Anlo immediately made a three-pointer. Harden took the ball and broke through to the inside, causing Grant to foul and hit two free throws. Looking back, An Luo caught the ball in the elbow area, hit the ball with his back, and then turned back and made a jumper...
The two of them started to fight off. Occasionally, Gordon and Paul George crossed a kick, but judging from the trend of the game, it is still not giving way to each other.