Vol 3 Chapter 700: Ups and downs

"Super Heavy Artillery (
The entire November schedule is quite difficult for the Thunder. Before that, in addition to the Spurs and Bucks, Daigo, Magic and Warriors all rushed to the lottery zone. In the five games that have ended, although the Thunder have lost one, they won all that should be won.
As the Spurs lost the game with the Celtics, the Thunder once again reversed and climbed to the top of the West. However, the Lakers and the Nuggets are very close behind. The two teams are only half a game behind, and they fall to third or even further behind without paying attention.
Relatively speaking, the past half-month of the game is relatively easy. Among the opponents behind them, the Clippers, Lakers, and 76ers are all championship-level teams; the Pacers and Trailblazers are also playoff-level teams; there are also the Warriors and the Pelicans, although they are Oklahoma City lost the game, but it was not easy to compete with.
However, in this season, it is indeed more frequent to meet opponents of comparable strength than in previous seasons. This is the change brought about by the change in the alliance structure, and everyone is adapting.
On November 13, Anluo and others moved to the Conseco Arena in Indianapolis.
As a team full of sadness, the Pacers have always maintained sufficient competitiveness. But even so, after joining the NBA, they have not tasted the taste of a championship. The closest was in the 1999-00 season, when the Pacers advanced to the finals under the leadership of Reggie Miller. But in the end, they lost to the Lakers 2:4 and passed the championship.
Since the new century, the Pacers have risen repeatedly, but they have all fallen under the blow of injuries. The Pacers seem to have been cursed by wizards. Whenever they want to flap their wings and do a lot of work, the team's star will be seriously injured. Grant, Paul George, Oladipo...
The Pacers are also lucky. Every time everyone thinks they are about to sink, there are players who come forward. Last season, Sabonis took the opportunity to play. Let the Pacers remain competitive even when Oladipo is missing.
This season, Oladipo's comeback time is still unknown. However, they got TJ Warren from the Suns, Brogdon from the Bucks, and the more mature Sabonis, the Pacers are still an opponent not to be underestimated.
Donovan never underestimated the enemy, but they still lost this game. Perhaps the battle with the Bucks took too much energy and physical strength, and the rest of the day did not relieve them. In addition, they traveled to the east and played away games, which made them lose in this game. Did not show sufficient combat effectiveness.
Except for Anluo, the other Thunder players played pretty average. In particular, Westbrook, Gallinari and Alexander, who was highly anticipated by everyone, did not perform to the satisfaction of everyone.
Looking at the Pacers, they played very well at home. Five people scored in double figures and three of them scored more than 20. Among them, TJ Warren scored the Pacers' highest 23 points, Brogdon 20 points, and Sabonis Jr. 21 points.
From the perspective of the entire game, this game is definitely the most beautiful game played by the Pacers since the beginning of the season. Facing the Thunder, Indiana's players dare to fight. Under the tandem of Brogdon, TJ Warren and Aaron Holiday attacked the Thunder's penalty area in turn, and neither Adams nor Noel could hold it. On the contrary, the pedestrian penalty zone where Sabonis Jr. and Jacquard Sampson sits is as solid as a rock. The Thunder's offense within the free throw line failed to produce results, which put Anluo and Gallinari under more pressure from outside the three-point line.
After the game, Anluo hugged with Aaron Holiday. The two guards who led to the NCAA National Championship four years ago, although they are now their leaders, and their development in the league are far apart, the relationship remains the same.
After returning to Oklahoma from Indianapolis, the Thunder repelled the 76ers who had come from Philadelphia.
This game was very difficult for the Thunder to win. They fought each other for 53 minutes before finally deciding the winner.
Perhaps the performance in Indianapolis was really terrible, and Westbrook, Gallinari and Alexander who returned to the home court played their best form.
Anlow 32 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists, Westbrook 19 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists, Gallinari 21 points and 7 rebounds, Adams 7 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists, Grant 17 points, Alexander 23 points. I have to say that the depth of the Thunder's current lineup has indeed increased a lot, whether it is a starter or a substitute, there are people who can stand up and do things.
The Sixers’ players did not perform less well~EbookFREE.me~ The starting five all scored in double figures, Richardson 28 points, Simmons 16 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists, Embiid 31 points and 12 rebounds, Harry Ssi 21 points and 6 rebounds, Horford 12 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists. This season, the 76ers' starting lineup is quite strong, and it is difficult for the entire league to find a few stronger teams.
If it is not for the rotation of the lineup to be too hip, they have a high probability of being the ultimate winner of the game, without even being dragged to overtime by the Thunder. Neto, Scott, Corkmaz, Ennis and Sable played more than 70 minutes, but only contributed 11 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal.
Unfortunately, after the 76ers formed their luxurious starting lineup, they were unable to expand the depth of the bench. The reason why the 76ers lost this game is that no one on the bench can stand up.
After repelling the 76ers, the Thunder moved to Los Angeles. This trip to Los Angeles is probably the most difficult away game since the beginning of the season, including the period afterwards. Because the Thunder will play against the Clippers and the Lakers in Staples Arena. What makes them even more annoying is that this is another away back-to-back.
The result two days later was similar to what everyone expected before the game. The Thunder first defeated the Clippers with great effort, and then neatly lost to the Lakers.
This situation is an inevitable result after Donovan made a choice. Now, these two teams in Los Angeles are full of momentum. After the stumbling at the beginning of the season, they finally showed the appearance of a championship-level team. It's impossible for the Thunder to beat these two teams back to back. Therefore, Donovan made the decision without much thought.