Vol 3 Chapter 115: Playoff preparation

　　
　
　
　　->　->　　 No one cares why the Thunder lost to the Nuggets, and no one cares how many points Anlow scored and whether Westbrook had a triple-double.
　　The regular season is over. But this season is not over yet. Of course, in addition to the 16 teams that have entered the playoffs, the players of other teams can arrange where to go fishing in the summer.
　　 In fact, no player wants to start vacationing so early. Although in terms of contract, the end of the regular season is already a complete season. But the playoffs are the stage to really show off. Especially those stars, the bigger the stars, the more they want to fight in the playoffs. After all, that ring is what all NBA players want to wear.
　　Of course, everyone in the Thunder can't enjoy the early holidays. They haven't finished this season.
　　 Thunder is not the best record this season, but it is definitely the most successful.
　　 55 wins and 27 losses record, only below the 67 wins of the Warriors and 61 wins of the Spurs, ranking third in the league. Even better than the Cavaliers with James, Irving and Love.
　　 Before the season, no one would have thought that the Thunder would make such a result this season. After all, last season's Thunder basically fell apart last summer.
　　 In addition to the success of the team, the Thunder players also had a very successful season.
　　Westbrook is the biggest winner among them.
　　 Throughout the season, Westbrook played 78 games, averaging 31.6 minutes per game, averaging 27.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 11.5 assists per game.
　　 You know, in the entire history of the NBA, only Oscar Robertson has ever achieved a triple-double per game. At the same time, Westbrook scored a triple-double in 42 games this season, also breaking Robertson's record.
　　 The great performance of Westbrook is the biggest reason why the Thunder have remained competitive after losing Durant and Ibaka. And as it is now, Westbrook won the regular season mvp this season is also a sure thing.
　　 Of course, the Thunder can achieve such results, and Westbrook can't do it alone. There are others helping him. An Luo is one of them, and the most important one.
　　 As a young man who was unsatisfactory in the draft, no one would have thought that An Luo would eventually become the most reliable teammate around Westbrook.
　　 This season, An Luo played 80 games, averaging 24.7 points, 1.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game. It is not easy for a 19-year-old young man. And An Luo brought more than just a literal improvement to the Thunder.
　　 This season, the Thunder has played the counterattack to the fullest. In addition to Westbrook's single-handedly stepping on the Hot Wheels, his connection with Anlo and Oladipo has also become a symbol of the Thunder's defensive and offensive.
In the Thunder's game against the Suns, Anlo steals Booker and hands the ball to Westbrook. The latter pushes the frontcourt with both hands without any pause. Oladipo has crossed the half-court in a dashing manner and will be transported thereafter. A free throw line was raised and the ball hit the board into the net. This assist is the last statistic that Westbrook has reached an average triple-double in advance.
　　 An Luo is an indispensable part of the Thunder, whether it is offense or defense.
　　 Of course he has gained a lot. With his data, let alone a draft year like 2016, even in 2009 and 2011, it is also a favorable contender for the best rookie.
　　 This year, An Luo, the best rookie player, did not run. Moreover, there is basically no suspense for the other award. That is the best sixth man.
　　 An Luo played 69 games as a substitute for Oklahoma City this season, only 11 games as a starter for replacing Oladipo. Although in the Thunder, whether it is playing time or contribution on the court, An Luo can be called the main player.
　　 Of course, all of these awards are after a while. Now the thing that is most concerned about the entire Thunder and players like Westbrook and Anlo is the next playoffs.
　　According to the NBA's official arrangement, the first round of this year's playoffs will officially begin this Sunday, and the first round of the 16 East and West playoffs will be played in two days.
　　 The Thunder's opponent in the first round of the playoffs is the Utah Jazz. This team has not been able to make the playoffs since 2012. This season, the growth of Gobert and the outstanding performance of a group of Titans have allowed everyone to re-see the style of the Northwest King in the past.
　　 But for the Thunder, a Jazz can't stop them. Although this Thunder that belongs to Westbrook has experienced the test of the regular season, it must prove itself in the playoffs.
　　 There is not much time left for Donovan, he must seize the middle two days to arrange everything.
　　 Actually, there is nothing too tangled. If anything, the use of Oladipo and Anluo should be his most entangled issue.
　　 The Thunder originally traded Oladipo~EbookFREE.me~ to replace Dion Waiters.
　　 Last season, the Thunder was reversed by the Warriors in the West Finals. When Wang Zhai Durant and Westbrook had already given their all, Dion Waiters was unable to contain Klay Thompson's Buddha-like aura on both offense and defense. So, Pretis moved a big deal in exchange for Oladipo, the purpose of which is to hope that Oladipo can become the third master after Durant and Westbrook, provoking the banner of offensive and defensive outside.
　　 What can make the Thunder uniform team collapse is that reality is always too cruel. Durant packed up his bags and moved to Golden State, but Oladipo unexpectedly won the second seat, and then rekindled Oladipo’s hopes for the second generation of Wade.
　　 Unexpectedly, An Luo performed too prominently. Although staying on the bench all the time, the kind of players who do not occupy the ball and have a stable output ability are more suitable for Westbrook's helper.
　　 But Oladipo still did not let the Thunder down, even though his playing time has declined because of An Luo. He can still score 16 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.2 steals per game.
　　 More importantly, Oladipo's defensive contribution is still very prominent. Although his height and strength are slightly at a loss, Oladipo has become a defensive adhesive on the inside and outside lines due to his unbelievable wingspan, combined with excellent movement speed and bounce. In the process of playing with opponents, he can often form steals or blocks. Disintegrate the opponent's offense.
　　If Oladipo can be more than ten centimeters higher, or Anluo can be more than ten centimeters higher, and one of them can reach the third position, Donovan should be laughing from ear to ear now.