Vol 3 Chapter 483: 1 hearty victory

No matter how people talk about it after the game, it will not change the result of the game. As both sides of the match, whether it is the Thunder or the Warriors, they put their energy into the next second game.
An Luo and others disappeared from everyone's sight after the press conference after the game. Under the leadership of Donovan, they are preparing for the next game. There is no doubt that the Warriors are doing the same thing.
Judging from the situation in the first game, almost everyone thought that the Thunder and Warriors series would be very anxious. No matter which side it is, it is definitely impossible to pass the first round as easily as possible. Even, it will not be easier than the semi-finals.
However, the trend of the second game between the two sides was not as expected. The Warriors seemed helpless against the Thunder, so much so that they let the Thunder secure the victory in just over three quarters.
Curry still sat on the sidelines in suits with Cousins. The slight difference is that Curry is much more active than the latter. Even though more than half a month has passed, Cousins ​​still looks unlovable. Successive injuries made him feel pessimistic about his future.
However, as the game progressed, Curry also calmed down by shouting and jumping from the sidelines at the beginning.
In the beginning, the Thunder did not have much advantage. The two sides have been in a balance for the first 5 minutes, and no one can get a stable lead.
Durant's defense was much tighter than the previous game. This was deliberately arranged by Donovan. In terms of understanding Durant, the Thunder is no worse than the Warriors. The defeat in the last game will definitely become a thorn in Durant's heart. In this game, he will score more desperately. He must lead the Warriors to a victory to prove himself. There are very few players in this league who can decide the outcome of the game on their own. Durant, who is holding his breath, still has that ability.
Therefore, Donovan chose a different defensive strategy from the previous game. The Warriors without Curry are just so few that can cause trouble for the Thunder on the offensive end. As long as Durant's impact is resisted, Thompson can't win alone. After all, Thompson's ability is indeed worse. Originally there were top defensive players like Paul George, plus a Grant, even if Durant was strong, it would be difficult for him to play his combat effectiveness.
With a defense like the Thunder, the Warriors are getting tougher. Thompson's offensive environment has changed a lot from the previous game. Although An Luo's defense is good, it can't completely limit him. Just like, Thompson can't completely limit An Luo. Although the Thunder were unable to double-team Durant and Thompson at the same time, with the addition of the overall defensive system, Thompson's offensive firepower was still suppressed. After all, he is not an offensive master like Durant, nor does Curry have the ability to score and create opportunities for teammates.
So, players like Thompson and An Luo, regardless of the usual 30 points, but really let them take the lead, it is still a little bit hotter. The playing style and temperament made them the perfect second-in-chief of the team. Leading the team alone to win the next or two games in the regular season doesn't mean much. The playoffs are the time to test the stars.
The reason why the Warriors were able to stalemate with the Thunder for three quarters after Durant was restricted, Thompson is of course the main factor, not without the outstanding performance of other role players.
Green had to stand up. His presence on the court is getting more and more awkward. You know, Green was once a musketeer for the Warriors, and his three-point shooting rate was above the league average. But in these two seasons, he seems to have completely forgotten this skill. Especially this season, Green not only shot less from the three-point line, but also shot less than 20%! He averaged close to 10 points per game, most of which came from the basket. More and more teams choose to empty him directly in the game and then double-team other Warriors players. But the Warriors need Green's defense and support. It is like a double-edged sword, killing one thousand enemies and hurting oneself eight hundred.
But in this game, Green played well offensively. Of course, three-pointers are still very poor. He rushed to the basket again and again to make a layup, or fouled the Thunder insiders to get himself to the free throw line. His pick-and-roll cooperation with Cook and Thompson has become the most stable way for the Warriors to score.
In addition to Green, Rooney's play is also critical.
Rooney can be regarded as the Warriors' biggest gain this season. The sudden injury of Cousins ​​caught the Warriors by surprise. Although they had already signed Bogut before, the latter is not the same Bogut! After leaving the NBA for a long time, UU read www.uukanshu. com Bogut has not adapted to this league game.
At this time, Rooney on the bench was pushed to the starting line by Cole. Although it is still far behind Cousins, Rooney still got everyone's approval. He can score and defend, especially on the defensive end. He can even defend from position 1 to position 5. When he played with Green, Durant, Thompson, and Iguodala at the same time, it was the time when the Warriors defense team had the highest defensive efficiency. In this regard, Rooney did even better than Cousins.
There are also players such as Cook and Jordan Bell who performed well. To everyone's disappointment, Iguodala and Livingston performed poorly. The thickest thighs on the bench of these two Warriors seem to be really old!
But the performance of role players is still not as good as the performance of stars. This can be seen from the Thunder's offense. With Westbrook's tandem, Anlow and Paul George played smoothly. The Warriors' defense is not bad, but they are facing Anlor, who has a guaranteed shooting percentage, and Paul George, who is the strongest.
After coming back in the second half, the Thunder spent a period of time to play a 42:20 offensive wave, directly playing the game without suspense.
In the last quarter, the Thunder made it easier. With a lead of more than 20 points, they ushered in the Warriors' most fierce counterattack. For the Warriors, as long as their offense is smooth, chasing points is still fast.
But the Thunder did not give them a chance. Donovan was still the main force in the fourth quarter, and he didn't want any twists and turns. Under such circumstances, even if the Warriors played a very good offense, they still could not reverse their disadvantages. In the end, Cole could only retreat in advance and accept a defeat!