Vol 3 Chapter 442: Not a hero

No matter how the situation changes, the Thunder did not suffer too much. After all, their primary opponents are basically standing still. Besides, the current lineup of the Thunder is already the envy of many teams. Another point is that if the Thunder have to meet those teams in the Eastern Conference that have completed their transformation, it must be a matter of the Finals. Now they are focusing on how to maintain the league's first record and gain home court advantage in each round of the playoffs.
This is not an easy task. The combat effectiveness of the teams after the All-Star break is not comparable to that before the All-Star. Especially those teams on the edge of the playoffs, one by one is like playing hormones.
In the first game after the All-Star weekend, the Thunder ran into a lot of trouble. Their opponent, the Jazz, is now seventh in the West. But they are only 2 games ahead of the tenth Lakers. This is not a solid number, which means that they will fall out of the top eight and miss the playoffs. Therefore, every game is very important to the Jazz.
In this game, the Big Three finally stood in a trench and fought together. But Westbrook still did not get out of the rhythm of the All-Stars. He made three three-pointers in the first quarter, all of which were irons. If it weren't for Anluo and Paul George, the Thunder would be more than one point behind.
The Jazz players have been particularly active from the beginning of the game. Mitchell seemed to have failed to buckle during the All-Star Weekend, and contributed a one-handed buckle as soon as he came up. He held the ball from outside the three-point line and started to play in, Anluoka held his left side and confronted him, trying to push it to the side away from the basket. But after Mitchell paused in the right elbow area, he suddenly exerted force, stretched his left arm, and his left shoulder suddenly pushed An Luo into the penalty area. Adams was pinned to the free throw line on the left by Gobert, and it was too late to return to defense. Only Robertson moved fast enough. But Mitchell did not give up an offense, facing Robertson was a dunk.
I have to say that young people are really steel!
However, looking at Mitchell with an arrogant face, Westbrook is not happy! This is my place! As a result, Westbrook turned his head back and made a heavy cut. The person detained is Gobert! It is difficult for Mitchell to compete against Westbrook.
Next, the Jazz fired first from beyond the three-point line. Ingles and Favors, one left and the other, bloomed from the left to the right, pulling the score apart at once.
But if you fight for three points, the Thunder is naturally not afraid. Anluo began to show his energy. In the eight minutes of his appearance in the first quarter, he made three of four three-pointers, which played a huge role in the Thunder's turnaround.
But to speak of outstanding performance, it must be Paul George. In the first quarter of the game, he hit the basket consecutively, causing great damage. Gobert also had to sit on the bench because he had two fouls too early. In addition to breakthroughs, Paul George's three-pointers are also very good. Two for three shots, more than 60%!
In the first quarter, the two sides played 35:34. By the second quarter, the Thunder still failed to gain the upper hand.
Originally, Paul George played some advantages with the bench, but when the main players of both sides came on the field, the Thunder did not even hold the opponent's offense. The biggest problem is Ingles. This guy threw 5 three-pointers in the second quarter! It's really impossible to prevent it.
But in the third quarter, the Thunder found their way back. Anluo and Paul George let go to score, and they led the other players to 48 points in this quarter! The Jazz's offense was not greatly disturbed, but the Thunder won by 15 points in this quarter.
In the last quarter, under the leadership of Mitchell, the Jazz held a difficult but decisive battle to chase points. An Luo made a three-pointer when he came up, pulling the lead to double digits. But then, Mitchell hit the basket, causing Westbrook to foul two plus one and quickly responded. Gobert finally played his advantage at the basket, Adams was slow to restrain him.
The two sides just came and went, and they played until overtime. In fact, the Thunder have a chance to end the battle at regular time.
Mitchell's life-saving three-pointer helped the Jazz equalize the score at the last minute. But the game has more than 5 seconds left. For the Thunder, which has three All-Star players who have made a lore, 5 seconds is enough for them to take the game away.
In the execution of the final goal, Donovan arranged for Anro and Paul George to take the shot. But under the Jazz's tight defense, the two brothers did not receive the ball at all. The opponent even emptied Westbrook, and refused to let them catch the ball! The basketball was finally shot by Westbrook. Hit the edge of the basket and bounced out.
What's interesting is that ~EbookFREE.me~ the Thunder missed one, and the Jazz paid one back, and gave one more.
In the final moments of the first overtime, Mitchell faced Anro's turn-over jumper, which also hit the edge of the basket. Both sides have to play another overtime game! And it almost hit the third overtime.
Westbrook received his sixth foul in the game halfway through the first overtime. Become another player who left the field after Gobert tonight. However, with Anluo and Paul George on the court, the Thunder will have little influence.
The last extra time, you and me on both sides, send very patiently. At this time, any mistakes may ruin the whole night's efforts.
With another successful layup by Paul George, the Thunder once again overtook the score.
146: 145
At this point, there are still 18 seconds before the end of the game.
At such a critical moment, the Jazz's ball power is naturally handed over to the team's core players. Mitchell launched the offense when he controlled the offense to 8 seconds outside the three-point line.
An Luo stuck tightly on Mitchell's left side, not allowing him to get close to the basket. In the end, Mitchell completed this offense close to the bottom line. At that time, there was no better Jazz player than him, An Luo did not know. But in the NBA, at such moments, stars rarely pass the ball. This is their responsibility. Of course, if you invest in it, you are a hero!
However, Mitchell is destined not to be a hero tonight. The basketball he shot hit the front of the basket with a bang. Also completely announced the defeat of this game.
In the end, the Thunder went through two overtime hard fights at their home court and harvested their first victory after the All-Star weekend. Throughout February, they have yet to fail.