Start without the ball

Chapter 77 Popovich
In the summer of 18, the Spurs sent Leonard and Green in exchange for DeRozan and Pearl from the Toronto Raptors, as well as a protected first-round pick in 2019.

After DeRozan came to the Spurs, his performance was stable. In the first 14 games, he averaged 45.2 points per game with a shooting rate of 24.2%, basically integrated into the Spurs system.

After Peeltel joined, he secured the position of the backup center, while Li Haoyu's old friend Metu lost to Bertans in the competition and did not get much playing time.

When Li Haoyu came to the AT&T Center to warm up, he met his teammates from the summer league.

After a friendly hug, Metu said:

"You play really well now, I really envy you."

Li Haoyu: "Come on, train hard, sooner or later you can show your talent on the court."

After greeting Metu, Li Haoyu walked to the Spurs bench. Harmon sat next to Popovich. Li Haoyu walked up to greet him, and then smiled at Popovich to show his respect.

Popovich patted Li Haoyu's butt, said with a smile:

"I've been looking for a player like you, but I missed it. Come play here next year. The Spurs are more suitable for you."

Li Haoyu: "Thank you for your kindness. I have a good time in Leiting. Let's talk about next year's affairs later."

Popovich: "I'm serious."

Westbrook, who was warming up on the other side of the court, frowned when he saw Li Haoyu talking with Popovich, feeling that something was wrong.

He knew that Li Haoyu had played in the summer league with the Spurs. Since Durant left, Westbrook really didn't want any more accidents, so he hurried to pull Li Haoyu back, saying:

Westbrook: "That bad old man is very bad, does he want you to play in the past?"

Li Haoyu: "I greeted Harmon in the past. She gave me the opportunity to prove my worth. Bobo was just joking along the way."

Westbrook: "I don't care, they're not fun there, you can't get rebounds."

Seeing Westbrook jealous, like a kid protecting sugar, Li Haoyu smiled and said to Guigui:
"Russell, don't worry, I don't want to be forced to truce for three days. I need data, you know."

Hearing what Li Haoyu said, Westbrook grinned and said:
"Didn't you say the day before yesterday that you are not a brush? Then I will pull you into the group later. Yesterday I communicated with Love and learned a lot of useful rebounding skills."

Li Haoyu: "Is there still Love in your group? He is like this now"

Westbrook: "At his peak, he was a good rebounder. Learn about 30+30. Learning experience is always right."

Hearing 30 rebounds, Li Haoyu was tempted. After agreeing to join, he concentrated on warming up.

After the entrance ceremony, the game started soon.

Spurs starting: center Aldridge, power forward Cunningham, small forward DeRozan, shooting guard Forbes, point guard White.

Thunder starting: center Adams, power forward Grant, small forward George, shooting guard fake defensive champion, point guard Westbrook.

In the jump ball, Aldridge dialed the basketball first, and the Spurs got the first attack.

After White came to the frontcourt, he handed the ball to DeRozan on the wing.

Adelaide stepped forward to pick and roll, the poor version of Kobe broke through, Adams recovered to protect the basket, George squeezed Adelaide and followed DeRozan.

Adelaide was emptied in one step within the three-point line, DeRozan returned the ball, and Adelaide made a mid-range shot.

"Shu~"

0 to 2, Adelaide's mid-range shot is as stable as an old dog when he is open.

The Thunder attacked, and Westbrook held the ball at the top of the arc, waiting for George to move.

George came to 45 degrees to the right with two screens and took the pass from Westbrook.

DeRozan was not thrown away, and he was about to defend in place.

George ignored DeRozan's interference and shot.

"Shu~"

3:2.

After hitting the iron in the last game, George practiced shooting more, and the game was rewarding at the beginning.

George felt online, and when there was space, Westbrook rubbed White on the ground. After the offense went smoothly, the defensive strength also increased, and the Thunder counterattacked many times.

The poor version of Kobe can't take advantage of the fiery George. The Spurs' offense can only rely on Adelaide's mid-range shot.

第一节3分15秒时，雷霆以24比15领先9分，波波维奇请求暂停。

Tengxing commentary seat.

Ke Fan: "Once George's touch is online, the Thunder's offense is really scary."

Su Qun: "Coupled with George and Westbrook's terrifying stealing ability, it is easy to counterattack. After the timeout, Li Haoyu will play. I don't know what the old man Bobo will do."

Ke Fan: "I think this is the rhythm of clocking in two quarters. You must know that under the leadership of Li Haoyu, the Thunder's bench can outperform their opponents by an average of 11 points per game."

Barrage.

"Brother Yuzi still needs to watch the game? Waking up is another victory."

"Brother Yuzi is about to go, I'm afraid the Spurs won't be able to withstand it."

"I really don't know why Leonard was traded, the Spurs are really without the small card."

"It's not an injury, the Spurs will not trade a healthy Leonard."

"DeRozan is really bad, a fake star."

Back to the game.

Spurs lineup: Center Poeltl, power forward Bertans, small forward DeRozan, shooting guard Belinelli, point guard Mills.

Thunder lineup: center Noelle, power forward Patterson, small forward Ferguson, shooting guard Li Haoyu, point guard Schroeder.

The Thunder attacked, Schroder dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and signaled Li Haoyu to move.

Li Haoyu landed in the bottom corner on the right and ran 45 degrees to the left with Noelle's cover.

DeRozan, who was blocked by Noelle, did not make any resistance and stayed where he was.

Li Haoyu found that no one was chasing after him, and when he wanted to try an air cut to the inside, he found Pertel standing on the edge of the three-second zone, staring at him.

Now that there were people guarding the inside line, Li Haoyu gave up the idea of ​​making an air cut and ran 45 degrees to the left as originally planned.

When he came to 45 degrees to the left, Li Haoyu found that Belinelli had already waited at the three-point line in advance.

One step inside the three-point line, Patterson was going to cover the defender chasing Li Haoyu, but DeRozan did not move at all in the bottom corner, Patterson followed Li Haoyu to the three-point line, blocking Berry who stood up early Nelly, help Li Haoyu catch the ball.

Li Haoyu received the ball and made a shot.

Because Belinelli is very close and Li Haoyu's shooting speed is not very fast, Belinelli immediately returned to Li Haoyu's side to interfere after getting rid of Patterson.

"boom."

Li Haoyu didn't have the ability to make a strong shot under interference, so he hit the iron.

TNT commentary seats.

Pierce: "Popovich actually arranged a zone defense for Li Haoyu. No matter where he runs, someone will wait in advance. Even if there is a screen to help him receive the ball, the distance is enough for the defender to get rid of the screen and interfere with his shot."

Smith: "When facing man-to-man, Li Haoyu can get rid of defenders with master-level off-ball running positions, but under zone defense, off-ball running positions are greatly restricted, and he doesn't have a very fast shot speed. Your uncle still Your uncle, Mr. Bobo is still tall."

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