Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 119 The Last 2 Minutes
Facts have proved that anything is possible on the pitch, and the champagne is not lightly popped until the end of the game.

Then the situation changed suddenly. First, Bill received Wall's point from the outside and hit 3+1 against Ibaka. Then Ennis missed an open three-pointer. Bill quickly chased down and missed a three-pointer, but Wall grabbed the rebound in time and scored.

Looking back, Durant finally hit a mid-range shot independently with the golden rooster, but when he returned, Bill ran to the bottom corner and hit a three-pointer. The two guns in the backcourt teamed up to hit a wave of 9:2, closing the score to 9 points.

Li Sheng couldn't sit still anymore, he stood up decisively and called a timeout.

Anyway, if you suspend and keep it, you still keep it, and you don't have to wait for it to become invalid.

The effect of the timeout can be to arrange tactics, or to let the players rest and calm down, and at the same time, it can interrupt the opponent's momentum.

Li Sheng naturally felt that now that the Wizards were on the rise, he had to find a way to push them down. Otherwise, the difference of only 9 points, with more than three minutes left, would not be considered insurance at all when the opponent's momentum was rising.

The key issue now is to get the players under him to tighten up again. Once they relax too much, their state may plummet.

It was obvious just now that their defense suddenly became a little distracted. It may be that they have lost their physical strength and lost their concentration.

After all, the game was quite intense. Both sides shot a lot of three-pointers, but there were also a lot of entanglements in offensive and defensive moves.

It is also understandable to start to relax the nerves only when the lead is more than ten points.

Li Sheng didn't mean to blame them. After all, the game was played by the players on the court, and they were the ones who worked the hardest. He couldn't just sit on the sidelines and make sarcastic remarks.

At this time, it is the safest thing to hand the ball to the core of the team first, and let him control it.

Li Sheng is not like pretending to bully Mr. Cole, he likes to use the core to run without the ball as bait at the critical moment, and then pin his last hope on the role players.

Maybe this can lead to a good lore or two, but most of the time it is definitely a waste of opportunities.

Moreover, Durant played relatively easily in front of him, and now he is still very physically strong. Compared with Bill on the opposite side who was panting after the game, he still retained more combat power.

Currently, Bill has 39 points and Durant has 34 points. There is hope for 40+ points in the same game, but it also depends on the defense of the Wizards.

So Li Sheng made another substitution and rearranged his tactics around Durant.

But this time let him play off the ball. After all, the Wizards will definitely double-team him at this time. The two cores of the Thunder, Durant's biggest advantage over Westbrook is that he can play off the ball.

In fact, if we really want to change from now on, if we can make a complete transformation from the mentality to the style of play, Westbrook is not unable to change. After all, with his speed and against air cuts, he must be very threatening.

But this point is probably very difficult. Asking him to change a shot is like costing half his life. Up to now, the progress has been relatively slow, not to mention changing so much, I am afraid that he will simply quit.

After all, according to his thinking mode, he must think that since you think I can't do this, then you can't do it, then you think I can't do it, so why let me play, you can do it yourself.

To deal with Westbrook, we still need to boil the tortoise in warm water, so that he can slowly raise his willingness to change.

Otherwise, if you try to force him with external pressure, the result will only be counterproductive.

Back on the court, Li Sheng still chose a relatively safe lineup at the critical moment, Sefolosha, Robertson, Durant, Antetokounmpo and Ibaka.

The shooting of this lineup is not that strong, but the ability to finish at the basket is still very reliable. As long as there is a chance, at least it is easy to cause fouls.

At this time, Li Sheng chose to believe in the law that the closer to the basket, the more accurate.

The key is that he has no Splash Brothers or cousins ​​under him. It is not easy to believe in three-pointers. After all, Durant cannot be emptied outside the three-point line, and his favorite is actually two-pointers.

Maybe, that's why he stepped on the line in his later "killer three-pointer"?
Think about Ray Allen's desperate three-pointer in the finals, the retreat between stepping on the three-point line and going out of bounds, which really explained what a shooter is.

But now is not the moment of death, and there is no need to take risks, so it is no problem to use his favorite and best offensive method, which is very safe.

Next, he first used Antetokounmpo's cover and received his pass to avoid a defensive mid-range shot. Then he received the ball at the elbow area. After a tentative step made Ariza feel uncertain, he made a sudden shot and scored four points in a row.

The Wizards seemed to be recovering on the offensive end. Ariza's open three-pointer and Wall's breakthrough layup continued Bill's offensive firepower, but the point difference was still 8 points, and the game time had entered the last 2 minutes.

At this time, the fans on the sidelines were a little nervous. After all, if a home victory flew away at the last moment, to some extent, it would be even more uncomfortable than a big defeat.

After all, giving hope and then taking it away, the impact of this gap is too strong.

"Entering the last 2 minutes, the score on the court is now 118:110. Although the Thunder is still leading by [-] points, the Wizards seem to be in a good state during this period."

Yang Jian nodded and said: "The outcome of this game is still unknown. At the same time, there is still one thing to watch. Durant, who has scored 38 points, and Bill, who has scored 39 points, who will be the first to break through 40 points. Is it possible to have [-]+ points in the same game."

This game has gathered many elements so far. Although I dare not say that it is the most exciting game of this season, it is definitely one of the most exciting games so far.

Of course, the Thunder is currently considered by many to be a pseudo-strong team. The Wizards have not had a good record before, and not many people are optimistic about it. If they want to really make people recognize this game, maybe they have to wait until the dust settles at the end of the season before anyone will start the history books.

The tone of the yoga commentary couldn’t help but tense, half of it was to set off the atmosphere, and half of it was because he hoped that the Thunder would win, so he had a personal feeling, “The Thunder attacked. After Durant received the ball this time, the Wizards came up to double-team.

"Antetokounmpo was released suddenly at this time! The other three teammates are surrounded by defenders. He is in the paint area. This distance is not a good shooting position for him, but if he hesitates, he will miss the opportunity.

"He chose to make a direct shot—oh, what a pity! The ball hit the basket, and Nene took Ibaka on his shoulders to protect this important rebound. The Thunder retreated quickly, and the Wizards didn't have a good fast break opportunity. Wall's command fell to the ground..."

Li Sheng was on the side, but he clapped his hands at Brother Antetokounmpo to encourage him. Next time, if there is such a vacant opportunity, he must act boldly. Don't be afraid of hitting the iron or taking the blame. When the reporter asks, just say that he directed it.

Since you want to practice rookies, don't be afraid to give them the opportunity to try and make mistakes. Even if a loss can be exchanged for their growth, Li Yong will choose to change.

In particular, Antetokounmpo is to be trained as the core of the ball. How can such a player not understand and dare not take responsibility?
(End of this chapter)