Chapter 515: not worth it

Brooks' timeout didn't work. Instead, the Thunder's offense became worse after the timeout.
After the Thunder made the worst trade in NBA history to send Harden away, he always faced an issue offensively with too few changes.
The Thunder is not without tactics, any coach of any team in the NBA, the tactical library must be abundant.
Fans sometimes have the illusion of watching the game. They can't tell which were played through tactics, and those have no individual abilities.
For example, some teams launch fast breaks, and the passing lines are very beautiful. Fans will think that this team has good tactics.
In fact, a lot of quick counterattacks. The beautiful pass is not tactical, but the player's on-the-spot performance and understanding.
Another example is some offenses, four hits, which seems to some fans that there is no tactics.
But in fact, the low-end one-on-four look is itself a tactic.
Offense with high success rate in low position, the four people pull away and do not run easily.
This is a very simple but effective tactic in a basketball game. Not everyone has to run around. Air cutting, covering, and transferring the ball are tactics.
Tactics must be consistent with the team's player configuration to play a role.
For the Thunder, the core of all offensive tactics is to play the personal attack power of Durant and Westbrook.
At this point, Brooks is still doing well.
But after Harden disappeared, the Thunder not only lacked a point that can be described as the development of tactics, but also led to the team's tactical style is very single, lack of change.
So it's easy and easy to break. The Thunder's offensive around Durant and Westbrook is very abnormal, and it can often kill opponents in a wave.
But when you need to hold together, you need toughness, and you need to chase points, the Thunder will be too weak.
Without Harden taking the bench, no Harden controlling rhythm, no Harden opening space, no Harden passing skill, the Thunder can be said to collapse.
It is still enough to play the ordinary strong team Thunder, but the Thunder will not be able to face the championship-level strong team.
They became the same as the previous Clippers, "a breath."
After returning from the timeout, the Thunder did not score any goals in sports for five minutes.
This is even worse.
The Clippers' defensive strategy is simple, one-on-one, one-on-one.
No change of defense, no bagging, the Thunder was the least afraid of this kind of defense. As a result, in these five minutes, Westbrook and Durant fell into a low scoring, unable to score.
The Clippers' offense success rate is not high, but the lead of the score is in the hands of the Clippers.
Only 4 minutes left until the end of the third quarter, the Thunder was hit by Fisher with a 3-pointer.
Tonight Fisher and Barnes are the two teams' surprise soldiers. Needless to say, Barnes went crazy with a 3-pointer in the third quarter.
And Fisher hit two consecutive three-pointers in the second half of the third quarter, breaking the embarrassment of the Thunder sports not scoring, and narrowing the point difference at the same time.
At the end of the third quarter, the Clippers were 102:87, still 15 points ahead of the Thunder.
In the third quarter, Li Liang scored 14 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. He looked at the three doubles again.
He didn't score much, but he was still efficient.
In the recent game, Li Liang seemed to be moving away from Corvo, and he never looked back in the direction of James.
In fact, it is mainly because of the teammates' strength. Tonight Barnes, Crawford, Griffin and others have played very well.
This is what Rivers would like to see, the entire team is condensing into a boat, a true king's boat.
After the start of the fourth quarter, the Thunder continued to counterattack.
Durant missed a high jumper, Griffin got a rebound and a one-stop counterattack to kill the basket, causing Adams foul.
Tonight Adams replaced Perkins, and his performance was good, but the experience was not enough.
It is a pity that Griffin missed two free throws. At the critical moment, you missed a free throw!
Turning back, Fisher didn't know how tonight, as if he had taken an aphrodisiac.
Seeing Barnes hit various three-pointers, this old fish is not to be outdone. He received a pass from Jackson on the left and hit a defensive three-pointer!
The third three-pointer, Fisher this is the second spring?
The difference is close to 12 points, and the Thunder still have hope.
Subsequently, Crawford missed three points, but Odom grabbed the offensive rebound and divided the ball to reorganize the attack.
The Thunder's defensive intensity suddenly increased, destroying the Clippers' pass from the sideline.
After serving, the Clippers tried to give it in and let Griffin play.
As a result, the Thunder suddenly pressed, forcing the Clippers to pass to the outside, and then gave Crawford on the wing.
Crawford broke through at 45 degrees and continued to try to give in, but the pass was destroyed.
It's still the Clippers' ball, but the Thunder's defense is hard enough.
But the Clippers are also patient enough, the bench lineup is to Griffin as the core, we must give the ball to Griffin.
After serving the bottom line, Odom gained a vacancy on the left by running, and took the ball directly to make a shot without a hit.
Mid-range catch is not Odom's strength.
Durant missed a long 3-pointer from the perimeter and then Livingston did not make a layup.
Neither goal was scored, but the Thunder side was in a hurry, more than ten points behind.
The more anxious, the simpler you play, the easier the problem, and the more anxious.
This is a vicious circle.
Lam, who came off the bench, faked the defender after catching the ball on the wing.
The dunk in the left hand flew...
Too hurried, the Clippers Griffin got the ball and dribble the ball to push the fast break.
The half-pointer gave Barnes the wing. Barnes rushed to the rim and the layup caused Fisher's defensive foul.
Fisher knew that he couldn't stop the ball, so he hugged Barnes directly.
Barnes takes the free throw line.
In the fourth quarter, playing more than three minutes, Li Liang and Paul returned to the stadium.
This is a double insurance for victory.
As soon as Paul came up, defensive rebounding foul...
It’s not good to be short, because the opponent is about to grab the offensive rebound. He was caught by the referee and was fouled.
The ball is still in the hands of the Thunder. Durant seized the opportunity to cut the rim and took Collison's pass with one hand.
Subsequently, Paul arc topped Crawford to pass a three-point shot... not to enter.
You TM came to insure the Clippers' victory!
Li Liang knew this critical moment and could not give Thunder any chance to gain momentum.
Directly a [death entanglement] cut off the ball from Durant's hand, let the Thunder counterattack.
Then he dribbled to kill halftime, there was no one under the basket, just jumped and dunked!
As a result, the ball hit the rim with a "bae"...
Li Liang's heart is not good, lying down, jump early!
Li Liang's ball swelled, and he took three steps away from the basket to jump. As a result, the gliding distance was not enough!
You think you are a glider, in fact you are a tractor!
The result was that the ball was knocking at the front of the basket, and a reaction force came over, which almost caused Li Liang to fall!
Fortunately, there were no Thunder players behind to catch up. After Li Liang stabilized his body, he took the ball back into his hands and then easily made a layup.
What a shame, fast break dunks.
However, Li Liang felt that there was no problem, not only scored, but also rebounded and double-doubled.
This ball earned!
However, Li Liang felt that he had made a profit. This fast break counterattack, properly entered the five emperors.
Li Liang has made another major contribution to the entertainment of the basketball court.
Combined with the previous all-star claim to participate in the slam dunk contest, Li Liang may not be mocked at this time.
But Li Liang doesn't care. What do you like to say outside the court? I will win the game.
Li Liang's fast break of the ball succeeded, interrupting the momentum of the Thunder counterattack.
This is the best time for the Thunder to turn over in this game. Once it is missed, it will become more and more difficult.
Durant broke through to the basket in the middle of Li Liang's defense, and a golden rooster's independent backstop stopped one-handedly.
The ball was very difficult, and the shot was obviously short, and Durant signaled to the referee that Li Liang had fouled.
But the referee did not sound the whistle.
Durant was agitated.
Tonight he scored a lot, and by the fourth quarter, he had scored 36 points.
But at the critical time, he missed three points, missed the middle distance, was counter-attacked and was now stealing.
Durant's mentality exploded.
In the counterattack, Paul chose his mid-range jump shot.
It seems that he was under the influence of Li Liang, and Paul also began to play rough.
However, this ball did not hit, but Jordan scored inside and grabbed the offensive rebound and scored the ball to the outside.
Li Liang was completely empty. He made a three-pointer shot at 45 degrees on the right and hit!
Too stable, Li Liang is in front of a barren, he even has time to dribble to adjust the shot posture.
The big vacancy is for him.
There is no way, Thunder can only call a timeout.
But what's the use of suspend? The player's condition is not good, the opponent can throw the ball, not a tactical issue, it is a question of lineup strength.
Durant and Westbrook have played very well in this field, but overall, the Clippers played well.
The timeout did not solve the problem. After the timeout, Collison came up with a screen foul and the ball was returned to the Clippers.
Brooks replaced Collison and replaced Ibaka.
Paul and Li Liang passed the ball to Li Liang after a pick and roll. Li Liang missed a three-pointer.
Durant counter-attacked and broke the layup, the ball was knocked out by Li Liang, but the referee played Li Liang foul.
Durant's offensive continued to get a little bit angry, and began to spam at Li Liang.
Here you are playing lanterns in the toilet, looking for shit.
Durant is no longer the young boy who missed a penalty because of a "bath water", but he can't stand Li Liang's hair dryer!
"Toxic tumor play, Kevin-not pass-Durant, second in the world, you are the most handsome in the league, you will never get a championship in Thunder because you have a fool management..."
Anyway, Li Liang is a variety of attacks on Durant, constantly stimulating Durant's nerves.
Although Durant's golf skills are mature, his mind is still the same as that of children.
After making a penalty, Durant couldn't help but step forward to fight Li Liang.
You can't play a trumpet on the field. Can you spray Li Liang?
Li Liang's mouth is a ghost.
Even if the referee's whistle beeps, Li Liang has no intention of letting Durant go.
"The only way for you to win the championship and win is to leave the Thunder! Or I come to the Thunder and you come to help me, otherwise you don't think about it here, never think about it, you can wait, wait!"
Li Liang also dared to say that he laughed Durant.
But what do you do? Those who have championships can do whatever they want.
And Durant lost in the hands of the Heat Big Three, Li Liang was abruptly grabbed the championship from the Big Three.
In sharp contrast.
Pulling Li Liang and Durant out more than individual ability, fans may think Durant is stronger.
But once put in the team, compared with the team's performance in the playoffs, the criticism is different.
Of course, Li Liang still needs the test of the playoffs this season, otherwise the label of "Hug Thigh" will not be washed out temporarily.
It's just that the Lakers' slump this season has added a lot of confidence to Li Liang's fans.
You see, without Li Liang, the Lakers have changed from competing for the championship to wandering on the edge of the playoffs.
Durant finally shook his head and smiled bitterly.
He wanted to face Li Liang with his performance on the court, but the second free throw missed and was angry.
In the last five or six minutes of the game, Paul finally began to play a role in controlling the rhythm!
At this time, Paul needs to stand up and use his rich experience to use up the game time in the safest way.
In the last five minutes, Li Liang stopped controlling the ball and gave it to Paul as soon as he got the ball.
Every time Paul attacked, he delayed the time. The Clippers led by 13 points in the last three minutes.
The Thunder had to resort to foul tactics, and poor little Jordan had to be chopped again, and then went to the penalty line to be sentenced.
It is good for the Thunder not to give up, but it also causes the game to become protracted and protracted.
Fans on the scene were very loyal and did not give up hope of the team's comeback until the last moment of the game.
But when Jordan started to make two free throws, it was difficult for you to make a comeback.
The game has become fragmented from the running clouds, at this time Li Liang and Durant continue to "chat".
Li Liang was relieved a lot. He no longer ridiculed Durant frantically, but turned on the hair dryer and directed Li Liang as a "mentor".
Durant is not clear. I have been in the league for seven years. Why should I listen to a second-year rookie instruct me?
But he really listened to it. Li Liang's speech was always like this.
Combined with a hair dryer, it is simply black to be white, and white to be purple.
For example, every time he competes with Davis, he has to meet Davis. Davis now pays special attention to his beard and eyebrows.
Li Liang's suggestion to Durant is simple, that is, he does not listen to him and leaves the Thunder to play with other teams.
Durant didn't understand. Is Lao Tzu having a Mao relationship with Thunder? I don't go to the Clippers again.
But speaking, Durant felt that Li Liang was very reasonable. "Look at me, I'm free. I have the ability to be free. Why should I lock myself? One person, one city? One person, one team? Go to hell. I've dedicated what I deserve here, and got what I deserve I’m free, I won’t be bound by anything. This is the freedom that the strong can have, and the weak need the restraint to protect them. Understand, Kevin!"
Li Liang's words were almost magic sounds, and he kept rushing towards Durant's mind during the game.
Durant seemed deaf, but he didn't know it himself, and some words had been printed deep in his mind.
As for why Li Liang said this, is it good for him?
No benefit, no benefit.
He is quick to talk, just to say.
In the end, the Clippers defeated the Thunder without much suspense. They threw an amazing 135 points, 135:119, and 16 points, ending the two-game losing streak.
The Clippers can be said to be a strong return. After the establishment of the Memphis meeting with Li Liang as the core, the Clippers immediately showed a strong fighting power.
At this time Paul has nothing to say, what to do, assisting chant!
An injury directly caused Paul to lose his absolute core position in the team.
Li Liang's ability to usurp is no one, the key is that he does not care!
He does not need to care, a core position is meaningless to him, and does not give him processing capital.
It's just that Li Liang will be more comfortable and comfortable playing later.
In these few games, Li Liang's personal data has declined, especially in scoring.
His shots have decreased, his shooting percentage has increased, assists have increased, and his overall performance has become more balanced and efficient.
In fact, for a player, a season or entire career is a marathon.
Running too fast or too fast is not necessarily a good thing. It is very important to maintain a stable output, find a comfortable and accustomed game rhythm, and let yourself enter the "uniform running" stage.
Li Liang now gradually entered his uniform speed, but the entire Clippers began to accelerate.
After defeating the Thunder, the Clippers returned to the right track and began to raid the league.
On February 24, New Orleans, the Clippers' last game of 130:115, defeated the Pelicans with a 15-point advantage.
The Clippers also scored 130 points in two consecutive games, the first time in Clippers history.
Li Liang got his fifth triple-double of the season, with 23 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
As a matter of course, there is no reward.
Two days later, the Clippers returned to Los Angeles to meet the visiting Houston Rockets.
Harden continued his practice of not performing well when he met Li Liang last season.
Harden scored 6 of 1 in the game, 16 of 6 in two points, and scored only 18 points.
Li Liang's three-point shot was not good, 2 of 7, but the Clippers team played well, unstoppable, 111:93, 18 points advantage and then broke the Rockets.
Then the Clippers played the second game with the Pelicans within a week. The Clippers swept the Pelicans at 115:75 and 40 points!
This time Anthony Davis was absent due to injury, and the Pelicans without the core of the heart were playing unruly.
Offensive singles, defensive without pillars, was rushed to death by the Clippers.
The Clippers' highest score in this game is Paul, 21 points, Griffin 20 points, Li Liang 20 points, Barnes 15 points, and many people scored in double figures, can be blossoming on all sides.
Rivers has really entered the state of trusteeship, anyway, he is now called to suspend tactics, and the players may not necessarily listen.
You can win.
This 40-point victory is not the most exaggerated.
In March, the Pelicans played against the Suns without much suspense. They easily took away a victory from Phoenix at 109:96.
Then on March 4, the Clippers returned to Los Angeles to play away at Staples, the opponent is the Lakers.
The Lakers were hitting the playoffs with all their strength. They have been in the ninth position, competing for the playoffs with the eighth solo man.
As a result, Kobe was injured again after the All-Star Game and missed the game because of calf muscle contusion.
To make matters worse, Howard also suffered repeated shoulder injuries and also missed the game.
Now the Lakers' so-called five-all-stars can really only support Nash and Gasol on the court.
Nash is in a fair state, but after winning the championship last season, the competitiveness on the field has plummeted.
After all, nearly 40 years old, NBA games are hard work, and training is boring.
Nash's career has been completed, and he is about to retire and won a championship. He holds two MVPs. It can be said that there is no regret.
Even if head coach D'Antoni can play the role of Nash, Nash himself has no desire to shine.
Gasol's situation is similar to that of Nash. His support for playing on the court is his love of basketball, not his perseverance in victory.
In the NBA, it is not enough to love to win the game.
As a result, in this game, in the absence of Kobe Bryant and Howard, the Clippers completed a massacre of the Lakers.
The Clippers scored 10 appearances and scored a terrible 151 points!
With this battle, the Clippers have averaged 120.1 points per game this season, surpassing the Denver Nuggets led by Paul Westhead in 1991.
Although the season is not over, the achievement of such achievements by March is enough to demonstrate the vigorousness of the Clippers' firepower.
More importantly, the Nuggets scored 119 points in 1991~EbookFREE.me~ but the record is the penultimate in the West!
The Clippers are different. They have 120 points in a single game, but they are the best in the league.
The Nuggets' high scores are obtained with no defense and high points.
The Clippers' defense didn't fall at all, but became stronger under Mike Brown's training.
The final score was 150:95. The Clippers, with a 55-point advantage, gave the Lakers no face.
But the only pity is that before the end of the game, Odom's outside three-pointer did not hit, otherwise it will be tied!
This victory can be said to make the Lakers lose face.
At the same time, it also led to the final decision of the Lakers team operation strategy this season. Between the fight for the playoffs and the better draft pick, the latter was chosen.
Even in the playoffs, isn't the eighth place still abused by the Clippers?
Not worth it, not worth it.