Start coaching the Thunder, starting with Westbrook

Chapter 207

The CCTV sports channel broadcast this game, because it is likely to be the last game of the Thunder's first round, and it can be regarded as the "highlight".

The commentary was directed by Zhang Weiping and his old partner Sun. The two had prepared a lot of talk about Thunder's sweep and promotion. As a result, the game was a bit embarrassing, and it was hard to talk about the penalty. It can only mean that Thunder is young and has a physical advantage.

As a result, he finally came back now. Director Sun immediately smiled and said: "It seems that Coach Li must have said something to the players during the halftime break. Now they are all beaten as soon as they play."

Zhang Weiping also said with a smile: "Our front-line reporters asked the Thunder players what they thought of their head coach during the interview, and none of them did not say good things about Li Sheng..."

Good guy, can you say bad things if you don't say good things about your relationship?

Many fans couldn't help complaining in front of the TV screen, but the Thunder's momentum has risen, and it will be much more interesting to listen to these two chattering.

Of course, the Mavericks are not without fans, but they certainly cannot match the number of Thunder fans.

In particular, the Thunder's results attracted a lot of winning fans. Although this number is a bit false, it looks like a huge momentum online.

Of course, it is inevitable to recruit more hackers.

However, things among the fans will not affect the team.

"Okay, back from the timeout, let's get back to the game!"

"The Mavericks have made adjustments here. It seems that they still hope to hold this home court."

"Carlisle of the Mavericks is known for his on-the-spot response, but these few games are useless. Li Sheng resisted."

Director Sun said with a smile: "Li Sheng is much more mature than many people think. He knows when to do what. This is the quality that an excellent coach should have. I think he is worth learning from many domestic coaches..."

When it came to this topic, Director Zhang said he would not answer it, and explained the game directly: "The Mavericks...not again this time, the ball was not played properly. We saw that Antetokounmpo was already stuck in the passing route. He should change his thinking, but there is no way. The Mavericks must be in a hurry at this time.

"Look at the Thunder's counterattack. Antetokounmpo passed the ball on the move. There was no problem with the pass. The opportunity was well grasped. It was fleeting. Although Reggie caught the ball and missed a layup, it caused a foul by Marion, and Marion committed three fouls!"

Carlisle's timeout was exchanged for a mistake, which was unacceptable to those who supported the Mavericks, including Carlisle himself who showed a "Truman" demented face on the sidelines, looking a little helpless.

But there is no way. It is like this in many cases. You may make mistakes if you do it, but there will be no results if you don’t do it.

Reggie walked to the free throw line and made one of two free throws. Marion protected the rebound, but Reggie didn't continue to go for it when he saw that he had no chance, and quickly retreated.

This time the Mavericks finally made an attack, but then the Thunder responded immediately, and the score was still tied.

At the end of the third quarter, the two sides entered the next quarter with a tie.

Li Sheng was a little surprised that the referees didn't make any more moves. Maybe it was because the situation could be maintained, at least the stalemate, and they were going to wait until later to catch them off guard?
No matter what, the Thunder still hold the initiative in their own hands.

The time between quarters passed quickly, and Li Sheng could only remind him a little, and then replaced Westbrook to lead the team. Sefolosha and Robertson were on the outside, and Antetokounmpo and Ibaka were on the inside. All four of them can open up space, let Westbrook break through as much as possible, and divide the ball to attract the defense.

This time they have a status bonus, Li Sheng believes that their three-pointer will not let him down.

His plan is also very simple. If the referee wants to do something, he will definitely do it in the fourth quarter, in the middle or in the second half. If he can establish a sufficient lead at the beginning, then as long as he plays steadily in the future, the referee can't do anything. After all, the order they received must not be black whistle.

Even if the league does not praise the Thunder, it is impossible to praise the Mavericks.

"The fourth quarter game... Excuse me! Li Sheng is really fighting, and let Westbrook directly bring four three-pointers up..." Jiulang's commentary is still a bit understanding, of course, it may be because he has read too many forums and knows Thunder's style of play, so he can get to the point right away.

The Thunder's games are very popular in China, so everyone online arranges their games as much as possible.

What's more, this time it is related to promotion, everyone is worried about nights and dreams.

"Robertson missed a three-pointer. He is the most inaccurate three-pointer here. It seems that the Mavericks know the situation and let him go."

In fact, it was simply because Robertson had an open spot, and the others had no chance, and Alice on the opposite side didn't come to fill the spot, so he had no choice but to vote.

Otherwise, it would be the same as Westbrook and Antetokounmpo, and Li Sheng would say "Why don't you vote".

This is their internal "bible", including Durant has been chanted.

This matter was also spread, and Li Sheng got another nickname of "Tang Monk" in domestic forums.

Then the eldest brother Durant is powerful and the mainstay; the second brother Wei Shao has a temper but not a long memory, and his brain is not very good; the third brother Ibaka is low-key and diligent, hardworking.

It's really the weirdest thing that all of them can match up.

Sure enough, everything can be a Journey to the West...

Even this meme was reposted to the American forum, and it was accepted, because many of them know Journey to the West.

But they don't know that the origin of this statement actually comes from another movie, the nagging monk...

To get back to the point, the Thunder cannot be inaccurate every time, so this combination still puts a lot of pressure on the Mavericks, and even caused confusion in their defense, because the Thunder can not only stay outside the three-point line, but also cooperate with any two people.

Because Westbrook, Ennis, and Antetokounmpo can all host the ball and attack independently, they can use simple routines to derive many different changes, and they can even change their styles of play due to different defenders.

Of course, they haven't grown to that point yet, and they have to continue to improve.

But now the Mavericks’ substitutes are enough, and they can continue to restrict them when they return to the defensive end. Because Nowitzki and Alice are resting off the court, Carter’s current breakthrough is not as good as before, and the angle of shooting is blocked by Antetokounmpo.

Harris was also closely followed by Westbrook, the cover effect was not good, and he couldn't find a good offensive opportunity.

The Mavericks were defended twice in a row, and the Thunder scored four three-pointers, pulling the score to [-] points. Carlisle had to call another timeout.

The timeout was called not so much for the team, but for the referees. The three gathered together and whispered, and then the game resumed. Immediately, Ibaka was called for a foul, which was his fourth personal foul.

In fact, he protected him quite well before. In order to avoid the rotation being affected, Li Sheng told them to pay attention to "sharing" fouls, so the insiders have not been troubled by the foul crisis since then.

Four fouls are acceptable now, but this time the opponent was directly sent to the free throw line. Li Sheng thought it was just an ordinary foul, because the opponent hadn't made a shooting action at the time, and the referee ignored it.

Li Sheng could only force himself to calm down, otherwise he might get a yellow card... No, a technical foul.

He can now understand why some coaches are so restless on the sidelines and openly yell at the referees. Sometimes besides expressing dissatisfaction with performances and stimulating players, they really can't help it.

Fuck, if there was something close at hand, I'd throw it straight at his bald head.

(End of this chapter)