Vol 3 Chapter 658: Alexander's debut

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It can be seen that the Thunder's offensive and defensive system has not changed much because of Paul George's departure. They are still the same set of the previous two seasons, starting from defense, they will play the limitless defense to the extreme, forcing the opponent to make mistakes, and then seizing the opportunity to fight back. Westbrook is still the starting point, and at the same time, he is also the core player in the Thunder's counterattack and fast break points. His speed and explosiveness can easily get rid of the chasers behind him, and his scoring efficiency under rebounds is also not stable. Moreover, his vision and passing ability can give three-pointers like Anlo and Gallinari more opportunities.
As far as the current situation is concerned, the Thunder still maintain their level of last season on the offensive end very well. Gallinari's performance in this half of the game has satisfied everyone in the Thunder. Especially his and An Luo's firepower suppression on the outside, so that the Raptors have no way to deal with it. Two three-point shooters with a shooting percentage of more than 40%, and both have excellent breakthrough ability. Each of them needs to be guarded strictly, and the Thunder have two at the same time!
Based on this alone, the Thunder's deal with the Clippers is not too bad. There was no significant decline in combat effectiveness, and the hidden dangers in the locker room were also resolved. What's more, there is a second-year player on their bench who played well in the preseason. If the Clippers can't go further than the Thunder this season, they will be the losers in this deal. However, Paul George's ability is undoubtedly, with the new team getting more opportunities, he will definitely perform better than last season.
Of course, the problem is also obvious. Just as everyone agreed before the game, the Thunder's defensive strength has declined. Although under Donovan's "unlimited defense" system, individual defensive abilities are compensated by the team's overall defense, but those problems always exist. For example, Siakam went against Gallinari through the pick-and-rolls of his teammates, and then used his personal ability to force the latter. Once Roberson assisted in defense, Anunobi was not a fuel-efficient lamp. It is also for this reason that Donovan finally made up his mind to put Grant, who made great progress last season, on the bench. Roberson's offensive ability is still the same, but he is on the court whether it is match-up or against other Thunder players. The defensive help is greater.
It would be great if Grant and Robertson became one! But where is the perfect thing in the world? Donovan already feels very lucky. He is full of hope for the current Thunder team.
Nearly half of the first quarter of the game, Westbrook came to rest. He is also thirty-two years old! Although this age should still be at its peak for many stars, Westbrook's peak has passed. Last season, he further delegated powers and planned to abdicate. This is of course for the harmony of the team as a whole, and it has something to do with his long-term play style. Many stars began to transform after thirty and began to eat technical meals. Westbrook also tried other offensive methods to score, but it was obviously not very successful. Instead, they went farther and farther on the road to the traditional number one position. . In addition, he has always had some minor injuries, and his playing time will be reduced this season. At least in the regular season, he will no longer play 35 or 6 minutes as often as in previous seasons.
The second-year player Alexander made his debut in the Thunder. Donovan directly asked him to fight in the second position, and An Luo was replaced in the first position. This is Donovan's decision after trial and error in the preseason. An Luo's ball control, vision and passing ability have been unanimously recognized by everyone, even Westbrook lamented that An Luo is enough to become an All-Star point guard. Alexander can pass the ball, but compared to his performance in scoring, his organizational skills are relatively weak. Especially in the two aspects of singles with the ball and breakthroughs, he did better than most players in the Thunder. Another point is that this guy is not as accurate as catching and shooting. This destined Alexander is more suitable to be a scorer.
Roberson also rested with Westbrook. After all, he had just recovered from a serious injury, and he fought with the aggressive Siakam for 5 minutes. He was replaced by Grant, who can serve as a starting fourth player.
In this way, the Thunder's lineup on the court has become Anlor, Alexander, Gallinari, Grant and Adams. The defensive threat of this lineup on the court has indeed been reduced, but the offense has also been raised again.
As soon as he came up, An Luo helped Alexander score his first goal in the Thunder.
He took the ball to the top of the arc, used Adams's screen to throw off the defense, and then went straight into the penalty area~EbookFREE.me~ At the same time, Adams also leaned towards the basket and pressed against Van Fleet, who was in the past. To the penalty area; Gallinari was placed outside the right three-point line, involving the Raptors' perimeter defense. Almost everyone focused their attention on the free throw line, but An Luo has been observing the position of his teammates. He knows his situation very well, as long as he takes the ball, he will be taken care of by the opponent no matter where he is. Especially when there is no Westbrook on the field, when the team needs him to hold the ball, he must use the "preferential treatment" of the other party to create opportunities for others.
Soon, An Luo seized the opportunity to pass the ball out of the crowd. The Thunder teenager Alexander just followed the sideline to a 45-degree angle on the left. If it was Anluo and Gallinari, he would shoot a three-pointer, but Alexander's three-pointer was not brilliant. Therefore, after he received the ball, a fake action shook Powell, and then stepped to the left of the free throw line in two steps, a 180-degree turn around to get up to Ibaka, flew up and picked the ball into the basket. .
A beautiful offense. An Luo and Alexander, one dare to pass and the other dare to fight. Whenever a certain player of the Raptors moved a little to the left, An Luo passed the ball into the opponent's arms. And Alexander's offense is also very good, he is very clear about his ability, did not shoot, but made the most correct choice.
On the way back to defense, Alexander and An Luo clapped in the middle circle.
This scene excited Chesapeake Energy Arena fans. No team can stay strong, and everyone will experience downturns. But now the Thunder seem to have no such concerns. 23-year-old Anluo and 21-year-old Alexander, with these two people, even if Westbrook retires a few years later, the Thunder will not lose their competitiveness.