Start without the ball

Chapter 344
In the first quarter, Li Haoyu scored 5 points with an absolutely efficient three-pointer and 7 shots, a keen sense of fast break, two quick downs, and a 7-for-20 free throw.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Li Haoyu scored 2 points with a pass, and then won a three-point foul from Jeremy Lin. He made all three free throws and scored a total of 25 points in the first half. The efficiency is amazing.

During the intermission, the topic of 'Li Haoyu returns with 25 points at half time' on the scarf rose rapidly.

"WDNMD, Brother Yuzi is the pervert!"

"25 points in the half of the finals is not bad!"

"Those trolls get out and apologize!"

"Brother Yuzi, I'm sorry."

Although the fans were discussing Li Haoyu's crazy performance, the atmosphere in the Thunder locker room was still oppressive.

Westbrook looked serious. He felt a lot of pressure. When Li Haoyu left the field in the second quarter, the Thunder held a 15-point lead. Instead, it fell behind by 1 point.

Westbrook, who is the core ball-holding point of the main lineup, is very dissatisfied with his performance: "This damn basket is like a cover. I have never made a shot except for a three-pointer when I first came on the court."

Ferguson said with a look of frustration: "My responsibility, the poor long-range shooting ability failed to open up space for you."

Adams hammered the seat: "These Yankees know how to shrink and make the inside crowded."

Donovan tapped the huge tactical board beside him with a pen, and the crisp voice attracted everyone's attention: "Calm down! Now is not the time to complain.

The main lineup offense must improve in the second half! "

Westbrook raised his head, looked at Donovan, spread his hands and said, "Head, can you let Lee return to the main lineup? I need space too much!"

Li Haoyu shook his head and said: "Once the Raptors use the defensive strategy of the last game, it won't help if I go back to the main lineup. It's just to open up space for you. You also know the situation on the court. This will not help the offense. big.

We must not give up the advantages of the connecting segment! "

Donovan: "Lee is right, Russell, the team needs you to carry the team alone in regular time! I believe you can do it, and everyone knows your outstanding talent!"

Li Haoyu patted Westbrook on the shoulder: "Bro, I can understand your feelings, but keep calm!

Didn't you hit a three-pointer after you came on in the second quarter?That rhythm is good and you need to keep it up.

Although the next shot was missed, there was no problem with the rhythm, but since then your mind became confused, which led to successive missed shots. "

Li Haoyu stretched out his right hand and looked at Westbrook firmly: "You have to believe in your shooting!"

Westbrook asked suspiciously: "You mean I have no problem with my rhythm in the second quarter?"

"Of course!"

Westbrook held Li Haoyu's right hand, his eyes were hot: "I will do my best to bite the score!"

Donovan: "Very well, I hope everyone cheers up! This is Pisacek! There are 2 fans behind you cheering for you!"

Half time passed quickly, players from both sides returned to the court, the Thunder attacked, and Westbrook took the basketball in the backcourt and pushed forward to reach the top of the arc. Lowry was still shrinking under the basket.

Westbrook stood up resolutely, constantly reminding himself to keep the rhythm, and to move his wrist at the best time to make a shot.

boom!
His body was still a little stiff just after playing, but his shooting rhythm was very good.

The dull sound of blacksmithing resounded through the entire Pisacek Energy Center under the influence of the sound, and Nurse couldn't help laughing from the sidelines: "It's really stubborn. In the first half, he made 6 of 1 three-pointers and kept shooting."

Westbrook was not discouraged, turned around and ran to the backcourt, Li Haoyu stood up on the bench and shouted loudly: "The rhythm is very good, believe in yourself!"

Westbrook nodded slightly, returned to the backcourt and lowered his center of gravity, ready to fight.

Lowry dribbled across the center line and saw that Westbrook was standing forward, so he passed the ball to Leonard at 45 degrees on the left early.

bang, swish~
Leonard's CIC was very solid, 58 to 55, and the Raptors led by 3 points.

Adams under the basket quickly picked up the basketball and prepared to serve quickly. Marc Gasol stepped forward to interfere, and Neptune passed the ball to Diallo near the right corner.

At the same time, Westbrook came two steps behind the center line, Diallo quickly shot the ball, and the Thunder Turtle kicked the ground with all his strength, like an arrow from Li Xuan, rushing straight forward.

The Raptors thought they could retreat slowly like in the second quarter, and only Lowry returned to the backcourt.

Westbrook forced Lowry to score 2 points when other Raptors players hadn't settled in time!
O'Neill: "The Thunder's fast break was once limited in the second quarter. The adjustments at halftime were good. Diallo and Ferguson retreated to the sidelines on both sides. This is a very easy position to receive the ball. After Diallo's transition, Westbrook is more forward receiving the ball, and the Raptors have a hard time dealing with it."

Barkley: "The entire Thunder team is trying its best to consume the physical energy of the opponent's main force to create an advantage for Lee in the transition period."

Pierce: "Of course, the performance of the Ghost Mamba in the first transition period is almost crazy! He is the sharpest spear of the Thunder, and it is not surprising that the whole team made sacrifices for him."

In the next game, the main force of the Raptors played steadily on the offensive end and maintained their offensive momentum. The Thunder relied on Westbrook's fast break to score points. Give up, score two fast breaks, after the body heats up, Westbrook's second three-point shot is hollowed into the net, and the third attempt still hits.

After consecutive hits, Lowry had to step forward to defend, and Westbrook had a breakthrough in space. The Thunder's offense improved, and the two sides made achievements with each other.

With 3 minutes and 40 seconds left in the third quarter, the two sides battled 74 to 76. With Westbrook's outstanding performance, the Thunder led by 2 points.

About to enter the transition period, fearing Li Haoyu's super scoring ability, Nas requested a timeout, and he must make full preparations for the next time.

The main force of the Raptors returned to the bench, and Lowry looked serious. In this quarter, he was blown away by Westbrook. Not only that, but because the Thunder accelerated the pace of the game, the main force of the Raptors was seriously exhausted.

Nas has no time to take care of the main lineup now. He now has a thorny problem in front of him. Let the main lineup take time to rest and hand over the rotation players to his side:

"Listen, I'm asking all of you to restrict Thunder Seven! Whether it's two or three, freeze him!!!"

O'Neill: "Russell did it, he bit the score, and now he is entering the transition period. This is the Thunder's advantage!"

Barkley: "The ghost Mamba, the king of transition, scored 25 points in the first half. He is in a hot state. His performance is worth looking forward to!"

(End of this chapter)