the great gatsby

Chapter 537 Talent!

Gatsby was not very popular when he came to Oklahoma. The fans here did not like Gatsby very well because he took away too many wins here.

The Thunder players are more resentful towards Gatsby. Westbrook, Bosh and others have suffered too much under Gatsby's hands, especially Westbrook, who is even more direct than Gatsby. For the opponent, since Gatsby entered the alliance, he has not taken advantage of Gatsby's hands, but instead suffered a lot.

Gatsby turned a blind eye to Westbrook's hateful eyes, which he had seen too much - the resistance of the weak!

Whether his opponent has a look of hatred or struggle or challenge, in Gatsby's case unity is considered the gaze of the weak.

Game start.

Thunder starters: Durant, Westbrook, Adams, Bosh and Ibaka.

This lineup is simply terrifying. Except for Westbrook, the other four players are all over 208cm. Durant’s official height is 206cm, but his actual height should be over 210cm. Ibaka is 208cm, Bosh is 211cm, and Adams is 213cm. , and they are all tall and long-handed monsters!
More importantly, these people are all extremely athletic. Durant is one of the most terrifying talents in NBA history. Ibaka is the best defensive player. The best insiders, these few people raised their hands, they simply blocked the sky!
In terms of talent, the Thunder are now ranked number one in the league!

The starters for the Lakers are: Gatsby, Kobe Bryant, Jordan Hill, Boozer and Wesley Johnson.

Jordan Hill and Adams jumped the ball, Adams took the lead to give the ball to Westbrook, and the Thunder opened up the space. It seems that the Thunder's lineup seems unreasonable, but after thinking about it, it cannot but be said to be reasonable.

First of all, the problem that big lineups generally encounter is the problem of space. Big men are not good at making three-pointers in the same field, but the big men of the Thunder are different. Not to mention Durant, one of the top three-pointers in history, Ibaka In the 13-14 season, the three-point shooting percentage was 38.3%, and Bosh's three-point shooting percentage was 37.5%, which is far above the average level. Their three-pointers are really not good enough.

There is no problem with defense either. Durant is on the top of the 2nd position. He has no problem defending Kobe, who is now less athletic. Wesley Johnson has no problem letting Ibaka defend. Jordan Hill and Boozer are both Inside, whether Adams or Bosh, are enough to limit them.

As for the problem of breakthrough, both Bosh and Ibaka are capable, not to mention the Thunder team, most of them are held by Durant and Westbrook. There are not many other opportunities to hold the ball, and this does not exist. question.

No wonder the predictions of experts are unanimously optimistic about the Thunder. This is a gap in hard power. With the Thunder's height and super athletic ability, ordinary teams are likely to be fooled when they encounter them.

Westbrook finds Bosh for a pick-and-roll. After the first block, Westbrook returns the ball to Bosh. Bosh catches the ball at the free throw line and makes a hit!
Gatsby frowned. There are many players in this Thunder team who can shoot. Ibaka, Bosh, and Durant both have mid-range shots, and Bosh and Ibaka have three-pointers. They are just a little worse. It is very difficult to prevent it.

Westbrook's impact is too strong. If he doesn't switch defenses after the pick-and-roll, he will probably rush in for a dunk. The inside line outside has a mid-range shot, but if he switches defenses, it will cause a situation where small players play big. It's really not good. Defend!

Gatsby held the ball past half court. Against a lineup like the Thunder, of course it is best to run up and play. But when they have already scored, the Thunder's return to defense is fast enough, so they can only slow down and play.

Even Gatsby felt a lot of pressure in this position—too high!

Whether it is Gatsby or Kobe, it is not easy to run into the low post to catch the ball, facing the arm that can block the sky, it is not easy to make a shot. Cibi and Kobe's first shot was blocked, and it was very difficult to make another shot after the feint.

Boozer, Jordan Hill, and Johnson are not people with strong shooting ability, especially on the three-point line. Boozer is more inclined to the mid-range. Johnson's three-pointers are about 35%, but he is not afraid to shoot , In this way, the Thunder's defense became more calm.

In half a quarter, the Thunder had suppressed the Lakers and pulled the score to 6 points.

Jim Iron hurriedly called a timeout, giving Gatsby and the others a break.

Jordan Hill panted: "They are too tall. It is difficult for me to find opportunities under the basket, and it is even difficult to protect the rebounds!"

This is the truth. Whether it is Adams' 213cm or Bosh's 211cm, it is very stressful for Jordan Hill, not to mention the help of 208cm Ibaka and 210+ Durant, if not for Gatsby. When rushing for protection, neither Boozer nor Jordan Hill could beat him.

Gatsby frowned: "It's too passive to fight like this. We have to get up quickly!"

Jim Ain agrees: "Since the altitude can't catch up, then we should simply use the small one. Hitting fast is our only chance!"

The Lakers returned to the court, and the personnel were adjusted, Gatsby, Kobe, Johnson, Jordan Hill, and a Randall!

Julius Randle is this year's rookie. He is 206cm tall and weighs 113kg. He is a rookie with an NBA-level body just after entering the league. His style of play is very strong, but his skills are still a bit rough for the time being. Jim Iron really likes him Athletic ability, want him to come up and play fast.

Gatsby also quite agrees. Sometimes playing like this against a team like the Thunder can have some miraculous effects.

Lakers ball rights.

Gatsby quickly held the ball across half court, and other positions opened up the space. Gatsby beckoned Randall to come up for a pick-and-roll, and it was Bosh who changed defense. Quickly broke through, Bosh was passed, Adams on one side was attracted, Randall went down, Gatsby threw the ball, Randall lifted off vertically, Durant rushed over to block, and was blocked by Randle. Del dodges a dunk!

Gatsby silently praised it—this young man's physical talent is really good!

Westbrook didn't slow down too much, and Gatsby forced him to a stop near the halfway line for halftime.

Durant catches the ball on the left wing and singles Johnson. Johnson is a small forward, but Durant is still a misplacement!
Durant turned over and made a fadeaway jumper. Johnson took off desperately, but it was really out of reach!

But the ball hit the front basket, and Gatsby rushed in and grabbed the rebound, yelling, "Run!"

Randall and Jordan Hill are the most active runners. They know how to defend them inside. Adams and Bosh can't run too fast.

Randall ran like James. Gatsby sprinted across the half court quickly, attracting the attention of the Thunder players. Randall used Kobe's screen at the top of the arc to go down to the basket. Gatsby sent the ball with both hands. , Randall took off in time and dunked the ball into the basket with his left hand!

fast!
The Lakers play fast!
(End of this chapter)