Vol 3 Chapter 213: Popular UCLA players

The third quarter of the game almost became performance time for the three players.
Westbrook, Anlow and Kevin Love.
James switched to playoff mode in the second quarter, which caused great trouble to the Thunder. But he won't stay that way all the time. The season is still long, the Cavaliers are indeed in a serious decline, but it is no problem to qualify for the playoffs.
Therefore, in the second half, James began to paddle again.
Fortunately, another Cavaliers star Kevin Love stepped forward. He returned to the locker room due to injury in the first quarter. After inspection, there was nothing serious about it. Seeing that my former teammates and fellow students from the same school had two eyes, I was happy at the same time, but I was not far behind. As a 30-30 inside player, he has that ability.
As soon as the second half came up, Love made a shot from beyond the three-point line, which seemed to feel very good. Adams is never afraid of big men who attack in the low post, but Love who likes to run outside to shoot three-pointers still makes him uncomfortable.
An Luo didn't have much communication with his senior. But under Westbrook's lead, he still had some dealings. Every time the two teams meet, no matter what the result is, the three will always go for a meal or a cup of coffee. Westbrook is very envious of his good brother. Able to meet a group of reliable teammates and win the championship. It was perfect. It was exactly what he expected.
Seeing Love hit a three-pointer, Westbrook was about to return one immediately. However, his three-pointer is too unstable. Sometimes it can shoot 6 or 70% of the shots, but more often it can only be maintained at 30%.
The ball was missed. He quickly advances beyond the three-point line with the ball. In the face of Thomas, he did not directly attack as before. After bending for a few dribbles, he pulled up and made a three-pointer.
Fortunately, Adams grabbed the rebound, giving the Thunder a second offense. This time, Westbrook did not vote again. He is still able to adjust his emotions quickly in the game, occasionally get excited, but quickly calm down.
Westbrook forced Thomas from the right, and Cloud immediately mentioned it, blocking his breakthrough route. But when Westbrook rushed up, no matter how many people defended. He turned around abruptly around Crowder, facing Love's defense, he leaned directly on the opponent and threw the ball over the hoop.
The ball was easily deducted by the air defense Adams. But for this ball, 80% of the credit should go to Westbrook. He has almost done everything. It's like, the pie has been fed to Adams's mouth.
After seeing the excellent performance of the two old seniors, An Luo, who was from the same background, was not to be outdone. After Love shot Adams and hit a mid-range, he asked for the ball from the three-point line. For his initiative to ask for the ball, Westbrook has always been responsive.
After receiving the ball, An Luo didn't start immediately. He was still an iconic three-threat pose. Then, put his right foot forward. JR Smith followed his action and moved a step to the right. It was this step that allowed An Luo to seize the opportunity. He quickly retracted the protruding right foot, and then withdrew a big step back to the left. The space was pulled out by him at once, and the next step was to shoot.
He can actually walk in from the left. Since he tapped the probe breakthrough, he has also been handy. However, in many cases, An Luo still feels that a three-pointer can solve a problem, so don't make two points. Anyway, for him, the hit rate of the two is not much different.
"Huh!"
The basketball draws a beautiful arc in the air, right in the net bag!
Next, three brothers, you come and go, take turns to attack. The flames of war burned all the way from the three-point line to the basket penalty area. Love alone, shooting from inside to outside, under the offensive of Westbrook and An Luo, he was able to sustain it.
As for other players, including James, Paul George, Thomas Jr., Wade and Rose, they have all become foils on the court.
In an offense by the Thunder, Westbrook hit the basket and was pressed by Love with the ball. Fortunately, the basketball fell into Westbrook's arms. After he stood firm, he didn't go to the layup, but threw the ball from the basket to the three-point line. An Luo took the ball at the 45-degree position on the left and made a three-pointer!
After scoring the goal, An Luo claps with Westbrook near the line. And Love, after serving, can run all the way, just passing by the two of them. At that moment, it was captured by reporters on the sidelines. Afterwards, there was a heated debate.
"Three players ~EbookFREE.me~ dominated the second half!"
"If Kevin Love and Adams are swapped, isn't that kind of Thunder better than the Warriors Big Four?"
"A big man who is good at shooting three-pointers from the outside is more suitable for Westbrook?"
"In the past few years, many star players have been output! Of course, the three here are the most eye-catching. In addition, Holiday of the Pelicans is also an All-Star player, and Lonzo Ball, who the Lakers selected last summer Not bad..."
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Although the game was lively, the situation on the court was not controlled by the Cavaliers. And in the last 3 minutes, after the main players of both sides have left the field, the Thunder's Ferguson made two three-pointers to help the Thunder regain the difference to double digits.
In the last quarter of the game, the Thunder's "Big Three" fired up, suppressing the Cavaliers both on offense and defense. James and Love have to put a lot of energy on the defensive end, so that the offensive feel is not good. The Cavaliers are still weak overall.
Thomas reappeared the momentum of the king of the last quarter, he scored consecutively, once let the Cavaliers see the hope of a comeback. In the Celtics last year, they often settled the fight in the last quarter, but that was based on a fierce, strong defense. It's a pity that this Cavaliers not only lacks players like Bradley and Smart who can defend one-on-one; the team's defensive system can't support the defensive loopholes brought by Thomas himself.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the Cavaliers in Cleveland and won four consecutive victories.
So far, they have completed the Warriors, Rockets, Cavaliers, Raptors and other teams with the best records other than the Thunder. And their record is 4 wins and 0 losses. Although they have only fought once, the strength of the Thunder has really been recognized by everyone.