the great gatsby

Chapter 587 Singles are also teams!

Coach Donovan did not change the starting lineup, still Westbrook, Robertson, Durant, Ibaka and Adams were present.

The Lakers still start with the Five Tigers, Gatsby, Kobe, Wesley Johnson, Aldridge and Jokic.

The Thunder's offense tonight seems to have changed a bit. They made some sacrifices on the defensive end and put more effort into the defense. The Thunder tried their best to grab offensive rebounds, which caused a lot of trouble for the Lakers. Ibaka He and Adams worked very hard on the frontcourt rebounds, and the three outsiders were also rushing. Although the Lakers played a transition offense, the Thunder had an advantage on the rebounds, and instead contained the Lakers' transition.

In the first quarter, the Thunder actually had the upper hand, leading by 5 points.

"It seems that Coach Donovan has realized his mistake. The Thunder didn't play like them in the last game. They were too passive. They have been played by the Lakers with rhythm. Tonight they played a typical game of the Thunder. Rebounds increase the number of offensive rounds to control the opponent's transition attack. This strategy seems to be effective. Although the Lakers can succeed in every transition attack, the number is obviously not as good as the previous game." Yang Yi explained.

When the Lakers were on the ground, the Thunder did not put all their energy on Gatsby, but focused on controlling other people. They defended Gatsby with a single defense and unlimited rotations. Let him go, Coach Donovan doesn't believe that Gatsby can support the team with his singles throughout the game.

In the first quarter, Gatsby tried his best to help his teammates create opportunities, but the Thunder's defensive talent was really good, and most of the passed balls were controlled. This is why the Lakers trailed by five points after the first quarter.

But Gatsby scored 21 points in the first quarter, which was the result of infinite switching defenses, while the others combined only scored 12 points.

In the second quarter, Gatsby still chose to lead his teammates to play. After the second quarter, the Lakers fell behind by 10 points. The Thunder's offensive efficiency is high, and their defensive efficiency is also very good. Except for Gatsby, there is no way to limit it. The points were well restricted. After halftime, Gatsby scored 36 points, but the other teammates only scored 24 points.

"I think it's not that Gatsby scored too much, but that he scored too little. He should attack with all his strength. The Thunder suppressed the rest of the Lakers too much. Now except for Gatsby, it is difficult for other people to find opportunities to score. Coach Novan's strategy seemed obvious—he just let people defend Gatsby alone, and he recognized Gatsby's willingness to score as many points as he wanted, but the others didn't allow them to score. It seemed that they were I don't believe that Gatsby can defeat Thunder alone." Director Zhang laughed.

Yang Yi nodded and said: "I'm afraid they have forgotten Gatsby's personal ability. Gatsby can watch 80+ triple-doubles by himself. Once Gatsby attacks with all his strength in the second half, I think the Thunder will still have to kneel down." , What do you think, Director Zhang?"

Director Zhang said with a smile: "Of course Gatsby has this ability, but whether his physical strength can sustain it is a problem. For superstars of Gatsby's level, what restricts them is not their scoring ability, but their physical strength. Like Michael Jordan, James, and Gatsby, their respective talents determine that they are difficult to defend, but it is difficult for them to beat a team alone. The most important point is that they do not have unlimited physical strength .”

Lakers locker room.

"Gatsby, I think you have to increase your offense. The Thunder's strategy is obvious. They are forcing you to fight alone. Go ahead and solve the battle like you did before. It's hard to imagine that they dare to make you beat Their decision, haha!" Bryant laughed in the locker room.

Everyone focused on Gatsby, and Jim Iron said: "Gatsby, I think Kobe is right. The best way for the Thunder's strategy for us is to attack with all your strength. That's the only way we can beat them, don't you think?"

Gasol frowned: "Gatsby's physical strength is not unlimited. If this continues, what will we do in the fourth quarter?"

"Hahaha!" Bryant laughed, which caught Gasol's eye.

"Paul, you have no idea how terrible Gatsby's physical strength is. He is much stronger than I was at my peak. Anyway, when I scored 81 points, it was absolutely impossible for me to grab 10+ rebounds and 10+ assists, Gatsby, can you attack for a whole game?" Kobe laughed.

Gatsby laughed, "It's not a problem, but we're a team..."

Kobe raised his finger: "No, No, you are wrong, it is because we are a team, what we want, what we want is victory, we must carry out targeted attacks based on the opponent's defensive strategy, only scoring can It's the only right key to victory."

Gasol also nodded and said, "Yes, Gatsby, you get the points first. As long as the Thunder's strategy doesn't change, you keep playing like this. I have no objection."

Aldridge smiled and said: "This is the playoffs, we have time to consider our own interests, oh no, it should be our interests, winning is our only interest, isn't it?"

Everyone laughed, and the locker room was full of relaxed atmosphere, as if the Lakers were not [-] points behind, but [-] points ahead.

Gatsby was also amused: "OK, then I will try my best, but I will always observe the Thunder's defense. As long as you have a chance, I will not give up passing the ball to you..."

Kobe frowned and said, "Gatsby, you are too smudged. When I was young like you, the coach didn't give me a chance to fight. I had to find a chance to fight. How can I be like you, let you fight so much! "

"Hahahaha!"

Gatsby smiled. After all, he is different from Kobe. Most of the time he gets high scores because of the needs of the team, but most of Kobe's scores are what Kobe wants. After all, he is a team-oriented person. .

But this is also the reason why Gatsby is always convincing whether he is in the Knicks or the Lakers. He is powerful, but he never dominates himself. Instead, he tries to create more opportunities for his teammates. Many people and Gates Bee's partner has achieved the best in his career. Even if the data is not as good as before, he will become the best self in terms of efficiency. Gatsby is good at adult beauty, so he has also gained a lot of friendship.

This is a real leader. A real leader always makes some sacrifices. Everyone has their own interests. A good leader benefits the team, while a bad leader damages the team's interests to achieve his own success.

(End of this chapter)