Chapter 844: Bluntly

Before the series began, Scott made a lot of preparations.
As the best coach of the past, the Lakers meritorious champion member, his coaching ability is beyond doubt.
This season, his creative use of Kobe, the development of Love, and the complete release of Leonard on the offensive end have rejuvenated the Lakers.
It's just that Scott still can't escape his own point guard power forward defense power center defense guard defense, and the Lakers' lack of bench replacement caused the team to consume a bit too much in the first round of the regular season and playoffs.
The Thunder only worked a little, and the Lakers couldn't help it.
During the suspension, Scott couldn't find a good strategy for the time being. After all, there is no card in his hand.
The defensive strategy formulated before the game, Scott thought that at least the first game can have a chance to steal a game, steal the home advantage.
Who knew his strategy did work, but only won half of the game.
If nba only played two quarters, then the Lakers might have won, but unfortunately there is still the second half.
After the start of the third quarter, the Thunder's counterattack was really as fast as the Thunder and the Lakers couldn't keep up with the rhythm of a series of three-point shots.
But Scott also knew that the root cause was the Thunder's defense.
If the Lakers can't crack the Thunder's defense, they will always be beaten passively.
At this time, it is not the coach's strategy to rely on, but the player's personal ability.
"Kobe, Kawhien, hit the ball, hit the ball! Don't give opponents a chance to fight back! Don't give them a chance to fight back! Slow down and hit back bit by bit!"
Scott gave the most reasonable solution, relying on the two superstars in the team, Leonard and Kobe, to use their personal abilities to restore the decline.
After the timeout, the two sides returned to the field.
Li Liang turned Durant and Westbrook to the side and said, "Later, the Lakers will definitely be singles, either Kobe or Leonard. Kobe hands Kevin, and I will deal with Leonard."
Du Lan nodded in characteristic, Li Liang's judgment has always been very accurate.
Donovan said nothing during the suspension, the real command still depends on Li Liang.
Westbrook is a bit ignorant, you two deal with Kobe Bryant, one deal with Leonard, what am I doing? What does it mean to pull me over without arranging tasks for me?
Li Liang immediately said to Westbrook: "Don't make trouble, don't rush in to help defense, don't give the Lakers a three-point shot from outside."
Westbrook's defense is actually very good, he started as a defense.
It's just that after the Thunder, some defensive habits become not very good, especially like to poke inside.
Sometimes the effect is really good, active defense, fan opponents hat, and can get a rebound or something.
But on the whole, it will lead to leakage of outsiders.
According to the first defensive approach, Westbrook will have more highlight moments, the data will be more beautiful.
But the defensive system of the team is actually a kind of destruction.
And the second defensive way, basically will not have any good-looking data, silent dedication, no high-light lens.
But if he can stick to this defensive approach, with Li Liang, Durant and Robertson standing behind him, the Thunder's backcourt will definitely be much stronger.
Li Liang doesn't expect Westbrook to do this all his life. He loves how to play is his own business. But for the championship in this playoffs, he will definitely push Westbrook to the front line of defense. He used a hair dryer to blow his head.
Fortunately, Westbrook agreed with Li Liang's "suggestions".
Back on the court, the Lakers began to attack the Thunder's defense line with Kobe and Leonard.
Carrefour no longer mentions pick-and-roll screens. It doesn't make sense. He will only bring the defense over to create a bag.
Kobe no longer controls the ball, but sinks to the low post to eat Durant one-on-one.
Lianpo is old, can he still eat?
Kobe Bryant's first single-eating in the third quarter, repeated false moves after catching the ball from the back of the bottom line, and a difficult back jump shot!
The ball strength was slightly smaller, hitting the rim of the basket, Li Liang caught the backcourt rebound.
Westbrook has already rushed ahead, and Li Liang has passed a long pass to the leading Wei Shao.
If there is any benefit to staying on the perimeter defense, it is that Westbrook can rush ahead and put himself on the front line.
In the past, when Ibaka was in, Ibaka lacked the ability to pass. Now with Li Liang, Westbrook can charge more.
After receiving the ball, Wei Shao could not be stopped, and the dunk with the ball to kill the dunk!
The energy center is jubilant and Scott is helping him.
Kobe is still old after all.
I was old once in 12 years, and in 13 years I relied on Li Liang to return to the light.
I can't support it now.
Subsequently, Bryant once again took the ball to kill the basket, under the Thunder's intensive defense, the layup caused Durant foul.
On the free throw line, making two free throws, Kobe Bryant is really difficult to score.
Leonard is even worse, Li Liang is not polite to him.
Just took the ball during the offense, and directly launched the skill death winding, break one.
It wasn't enough to break once. Next, Leonard took the ball again, and Li Liang launched the death coil again!
The two skill opportunities were used in a short period of time on Leonard, in order to combat his confidence in holding the ball.
Leonard's holding of the ball is no longer the Wuxia Amon when he first entered the league. He has made great progress. The regular season is already one of the league's most efficient attackers.
But the playoffs and the regular season are different, and Li Liang's defense is different from others.
In the past, Leonard killed other people, but Li Liang continuously broke the ball. Isn't this a question of life?
The Thunder relied on steel-like defense and thunder-like counterattack. After the timeout, the Lakers again hit a 10:2.
The Lakers scored only two points on Kobe Bryant's free throw, and the gap between the two teams' strength was highlighted.
The Lakers' real problem is not offensive. In fact, they are still defending.
Li Liang and Durant's offensive feelings are getting better and better, mainly due to Durant's holding the ball, Li Liang's response, screen, fixed-point shooting, and the down and out cut after the pick-and-roll supplement, plus Westbrook's The counterattack, waiting for an opportunity to break through, the Lakers' defense was washed away in a mess.
Scott began to plan and formulate a defensive strategy in the regular season, and only went into effect for half a game and declared bankruptcy. The fastest update computer::/
In the third quarter, the Thunder opened the point difference to about 20 points. Donovan replaced Li Liang and Durant, allowing Westbrook to continue the game on the field with the bench, and transitioned to the fourth quarter.
Overall, the quality of the Thunder's bench in the league is the midstream, not Li Liang's words.
The advantages and disadvantages of players are too obvious, and the disadvantages are often more fatal.
But the Lakers' bench is looking downstream.
Their substitutes are generally stronger, and they will not compete with the Rockets in the first round.
After the first two brothers took a break from the game, Westbrook was finally released and could attack with the ball in full force.
When Westbrook doesn't shoot, and has plenty of physical power to kill inside, it is difficult for opponents to stop.
Thanks to the final break of the regular season~EbookFREE.me~Thunder's physical fitness and physical condition are very good.
Westbrook not only did not make the Lakers close to the score, but led the bench to continue to talk about the difference.
Durant and Li Liang did not need to go to the fourth quarter.
Half of the fourth quarter, Scott replaced the main player, announced that he gave up the game and entered the garbage time.
This garbage time came later than the last round against the Grizzlies.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the Lakers in the first game of the semifinals with 121:101 and 20 points.
Li Liang and Durant scored 24 points and 22 points in three quarters. Li Liang also sent 5 assists, grabbed 10 rebounds and 3 steals.
After the game, Li Liang, Durant and Westbrook attended the press conference together.
Li Liang, who has always spoken boldly and daringly, said bluntly, "We will end the series in Game 4 in Los Angeles."