Vol 3 Chapter 455: Glorious defeat

During the timeout, Donovan still emphasized to play his own rhythm and not to be affected by the opponent. Everyone can feel that the Clippers' actions on the defensive end are very aggressive.
After returning to the game, Lu Wei steadily hit a middle distance. Although it's a bit difficult, only he can help the team stabilize the situation at this time. Throughout the third quarter, the Thunder was completely open. Of course, constantly running positions and shielding each other make the players consume very quickly, but the effect is very good!
At this time, Rivers had to let Lu Wei and Harel play more time. Even if they will sacrifice some defense because of this, but they want to win the game, after all, they have to score. No matter how strong the defense is, it's useless if you can't score.
Lu Wei is still like that, always trying to score. The Thunder's defense doesn't limit him too much. Both he and Harrell are the key to the Clippers not to completely collapse in the third quarter.
But as the game progressed, the Clippers gradually couldn't hold it! After all, when it comes to real strength, the Thunder will have the upper hand. Relying on the enthusiasm in his heart, he can get a momentary lead, but it is difficult to keep leading. Moreover, the state of Thunder is not bad.
By the end of the third quarter, the Thunder had led the opponent by 15 points. It seems that there are no major ups and downs in this game. However, Rivers and his team did not give up. In the last minute or more of the third quarter, they played a wave of rhythm, successfully pulled the point difference back to single digits, and continued the suspense of the game into the last quarter.
Thunder is also a little careless! In the end, Lu Wei threw two three-pointers.
The game is like this, you must stay focused, otherwise, getting caught by the opponent is a wave of rhythm. Fortunately, the Thunder belonged to the leading side and still had a certain advantage in the score.
To the last quarter, the two sides launched the most intense competition. As soon as he got up, Lu Wei and Harley played a pick-and-roll and dunk dunk. Harrell has always played with passion, plus that body. After rushing up, it was like a tank, and it really couldn't stop him.
Looking back, Westbrook attacked with the ball. He was outside the three-point line, suddenly accelerated the start, collapsed from Shamet in a big step and went straight to the basket. Westbrook's first step is too powerful! Shamet didn't even react, and was passed by Westbrook. The rushing Westbrook was also unstoppable. Harrell raised both hands to make up the defense. Westbrook didn't dodge, and directly collided with the opponent in the air, and then floated towards the right side of the basket with that force. Westbrook held the ball in his right hand, dexterously pulled it up, and threw the ball to the basket.
"drop……"
The ball is scored and the whistle blows.
After Westbrook flew out, he pushed his hands on the floor and threw himself directly on the floor. For these players, it looks like this every night with a game. It's normal to stumble. After pulling the hands of Anluo and Paul George to stand up, he started his classic child-shaking motion at Harrell.
Stand on the free throw line and throw the ball steadily.
Next, the two sides fell into a situation where you come and I go. The Clippers at this time are the strongest. When Gallinari, Lu Wei, and Harrell are all on the court, their offensive ability is not inferior to the Thunder. As for defense, even relying on that brutal force alone can achieve better results.
It wasn't until An Luo played on the court again that the situation of the game slowly developed in the direction that was beneficial to the Thunder. It's not that An Luo played so brilliantly and led the Thunder to play a rhythm. In fact, his performance in the last quarter is not particularly outstanding. For players like Westbrook, Paul George and Anlo, it doesn't have to be anything to do with the game. Especially the latter two, even if they are just standing on the court, can bring great pressure to each other.
On the contrary, Westbrook has become the most prominent player on the Thunder side. After Anlow and Paul George attracted the main defensive force of each other, there was a lot of room for Westbrook. His breakthrough can easily cause damage to the Clippers.
With the game like this, Rivers couldn't help it. With the soldiers in his hand, it was an incredible thing to be able to stop Anluo and Paul George. Relatively speaking, it is the best situation to let Westbrook score.
However, it was Anluo and Paul George who had the greatest impact on the game. Although restricted on the offensive end, focusing on the defensive end ~EbookFREE.me~ also brought huge trouble to the Clippers. Lu Wei became the main target of the two men's siege. With the inseparable An Luo and Paul George, who is staring at him, this super sixth man enjoys the treatment of a superstar.
The disadvantages of the Clippers are getting worse. Before the end of the game, they launched a final counterattack. After Harrell beat Adams, he grabbed a defensive rebound on the other side of the court, and then assisted Shamet to hit a three-pointer. A wave of 5:0 gave the Clippers hope. But Donovan immediately called a timeout. He didn't feel that his player had a big problem, but out of caution, he had to interrupt the opponent's rhythm.
After coming back from the timeout, An Luo seized the opportunity from outside the right three-point line and made a very crucial three-pointer. After that, the Clippers lost hope of getting closer to the score.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the visiting Clippers 108:97 at home and won the first playoff win of the season.
Although the Clippers are the losers, they are highly praised! Throughout the game, the Clippers not only did not give up resistance, but played on par with the Thunder. This is what they praise most. Even at the last moment, they shocked the Thunder and called a timeout.
Of course, many people expected this situation before the game. After all, in the last month of the regular season, the Clippers' offensive and defensive efficiency has been at the forefront of the league. Obviously, they brought the spirit of their impact in the playoffs to the playoffs. Such a Clipper is fully capable of creating some difficulties for the Thunder. However, it is only as long as some difficulties.
The next game will be held two days later. Needless to say, the Thunder will face a stronger challenge from the Clippers.