I feel hot in the NBA

Chapter 193 Facing Westbrook
Lin Yang studied the "Three Young Thunder" very carefully before the game. He couldn't defend Kevin Durant, and he couldn't defend Westbrook, so he didn't worry too much about defending these two players.

His whole mind is on James Harden.

After all, no matter what, he will be present with James Harden more of the time, and he must be the focus of Lin Yang's attention.

Through observation, Lin Yang came to a conclusion-James Harden didn't defend, or he was not active on the defensive end. In a game, he would always be stepped over several times.

The guy feels pretty lethargic on the defensive end.

That's why Lin Yang kept feeding Terry the ball when he came up tonight.

And James Harden did not live up to his goals.

It's completely like "if you dare to attack, I will dare to let go".

Watching Terry make two consecutive shots. Although the third goal was not made by Terry, the reason why Caron Butler was able to make an empty cut was also because his defenders went to help James Harden defend.

On the basketball court, offense is not a matter of one person, and similarly, defense is not a matter of one person.

Once there is a point that can be easily breached, the entire defensive formation is useless.

It is precisely because the Mavericks scoring more and more easily, Brooks had to call us a timeout.

Even if they have been scoring goals, Brooks obviously couldn't bear it compared to the ease of the Mavericks' offense.

"Kevin, and Westbrook, you two continue to play!"

Brooks didn't say much, but directly took Kevin Durant and Westbrook who had rested for less than 2 minutes.

Just now the Thunder's defensive problem was caused by James Harden. For this lover, what Brooks can do is to let the "boss" and "second" come up to set an example, so that James Harden consciously invests in the defense of the game.

Only by consciously investing in defense can we really play a defensive role.

When the timeout expired, Carlisle took a look at the players coming up from the Thunder. He saw Kevin Durant and Westbrook. He could actually make a substitution at this time, which was in compliance with the regulations.

He wants to see how the Mavericks' bench lineup will perform against the Thunder's main lineup!
Also let him know how much pressure the "headband brothers" of the Mavericks can withstand.

Although this game is the focus of many fans' attention and is an important event broadcast live across the United States, in Rick Carlisle's view, this is just a regular season. Compared with trying his best to win this game, Carlisle wants to learn something.

For example, the upper limit of "Three Brothers with Hairbands".

After all, it is already January now, and the team has almost run in. It is time to learn more about it. Besides, the goal of the Mavericks this year is not as simple as being first in the regular season. What they have to do is to win this year's finals championship!
There is no doubt that this year is the best year for the Mavericks recently, and for this reason, Carlisle must also learn more about this team!

The first thing to understand is naturally the important bench combination "Daze Brothers" that has just been formed this year!
Carlisle has a hunch that this combination is likely to be the X factor for the Mavericks in the playoffs.

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Lin Yang grinned slightly facing Westbrook who was holding the ball.

What should come is finally here!

He didn't want to face Westbrook, but now that Westbrook unexpectedly played early, he had to face it if he didn't want to.

"Hey, man, I don't think you'd be able to get the stats you're getting if Kevin isn't pulling off the defense on the offensive end!"

Lin Yang looked at Westbrook, and suddenly spat out some trash talk.

Westbrook didn't reply, but it could be seen from his slightly frowning that Lin Yang's words made him very concerned.

"Come on! Our defensive targets are all directed at Kevin, now, you can break through!"

"whispering sound!"

Westbrook gritted his teeth and broke through. Lin Yang squeezed for the first time and was directly bounced away. He could only look at his back helplessly for the layup.

"Shh!"

The ball rolled into the basket and the point difference was back to four.

"Yes! Russell, did you see that our defense is directed at Kevin, no one will defend you!"

Westbrook scored a goal successfully, and Lin Yang continued to talk trash at him.

These words also dissipated Westbrook's extra good mood because of the goal.

The noisy guy!
Westbrook wants to dunk on Lin Yang's head!
"Hey Russell, never mind what he said, we scored, didn't we?"

Kevin Durant heard the trash talk Lin Yang said to Westbrook, and comforted him when he returned to defense.

It's just that these words didn't change Westbrook's expression in any way.

I will prove it!
As long as I want to score, no one can stop me!
Westbrook thought so, and he did the same!

In the next round, he continued to force Lin Yang.

Lin Yang was passed again, and continued to speak: "You can attack countless times, anyway, our defensive layout is directed at Kevin! To be honest in this game, you are very likely to score a high score! Because of Kevin!"

"..." Westbrook still did not object.

But he proved his attitude with his actual actions.

Facing Lin Yang for the third time, he didn't even pause at all, and directly dribbled through Lin Yang.

Just breaking through Lin Yang Westbrook is not happy, because every word of the latter's words is floating in his mind.

Whatever defensive targets are directed towards Kevin!

Can you guard against me?
Westbrook was simmering with fire in his heart, and the next second he rushed into the inside, he jumped high and dunked the ball hard into the basket.

"fxxk!"

Westbrook also cursed viciously when he dunked successfully.

Today he is really uncomfortable no matter how much he fights!
Because of Lin Yang's words!

He really minds...

He thinks that the current him can also be targeted on the offensive end!
Rather than what Lin Yang said, he was able to score because Kevin Durant attracted the defense.

"In the next round, I will try my best to block Russell's right, so that he can only go left. No matter what, please help me defend this ball!"

The Mavericks' offensive round ended, this time they failed to score, and the point difference was extended to 6 points.

Lin Yang doesn't care about this point difference. What is more important now is to make Russell become irrational. This is the most important thing now, and the most important thing to do first!
This is also the only weakness that Russell Westbrook can target!

Tim Thomas and Mahinmi on the inside line nodded, they could hear the seriousness in Lin Yang's tone.

Facing Westbrook who came slowly with the ball, Lin Yang has succeeded in at least one thing, that is, Westbrook only has offense in his mind now...

(End of this chapter)