Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 299 Basket Sonata?The sound of iron!
On April 4, the Lakers and the Thunder started their first game. The Lakers were second in the Western Conference and the Thunder were third in the regular season, so the Lakers have home court advantage.

Before the game, another reporter who couldn't speak made us angry. He even laughed at the Thunder for keeping the Lakers waiting for too long, and the Lakers felt cold.

It's none of my business!

Westbrook didn't give the newcomer any good looks, and the little reporter immediately fell silent.

The Lakers rest 5 days more than the Thunder. The team has two days off and practiced together for three days. They definitely have an advantage in terms of physical fitness.

Of course, if it is better than the head coach's physical fitness, the Lakers can't compare to the Thunder. These days Scott only sleeps 6 hours a day. He has studied the Thunder's last season and last season's playoff video.

Finally came to the conclusion: Whether the Thunder can win depends on Westbrook. As long as he can calm down, the Thunder is invincible.

As for Durant, no matter who the opponent is, you have to let him score so many points. As long as he wants to get it, he can't lose one point.

So, if you want to win the Thunder, you have to put all your eggs in one basket and stare at Westbrook?

It's too risky.

Scott was still thinking about it as he stood in front of the home team's bench at Staples Center.

"Coach, hello, coach, didn't you rest last night?" Whiteside found that Scott was in a trance, and waved his big hand in front of him.

"Ah." Scott came back to his senses, bent down to pick up the tactical board, tilted his head and gestured: "Yuan Qingshan, come here."

Yuan Qingshan came over, and Scott quickly drew several ways to deal with Westbrook on the board. These are the results of several days of retreat.

Yuan Qingshan nodded while listening. What he said was basically the same as Kidd: try to block Westbrook's breakthrough route, force him to make jump shots, and then force him to make mistakes.

Of course, to do the last point, you may also need a Westbrook.

"Well, do you understand?" Scott asked.

Yuan Qingshan nodded, I understand the truth, but I have no idea.

However, the playoffs have reached this level, and they really have to bite the bullet.

"Okay, then let's play, we must keep the home court advantage!" Coach Scott raised his arms, and the players surrounded him in the center.

"One, two, three, come on!"

The team members shouted loudly: "Come on!"

Visiting team bench.

Westbrook's signature crooked mouth: "Tch, don't they still want to advance? To be honest, they are lucky enough to reach the second round."

Adams sat next to Westbrook: "Russell, how are we going to play tonight?"

Westbrook glared at him: "I'm going to use a super triple-double to extinguish the Lakers' arrogance, you know?"

Adams: "Yes, I'm in charge of the board!"

Westbrook patted Adams on the shoulder with satisfaction.

Tonight, TNT invited O'Neill and Barkley, the ace commentators, from this point it is enough to prove how much they attach importance to this game.

Another guest commentator is actually a magician. He has commented on four Lakers games in a row. Although it doesn't look normal, TNT is also happy to play dumb. The historical superstar asks for a commentary. How can there be any reason to refuse?

Barkley cleared his throat and asked O'Neal: "Shaq, who do you think will win tonight?"

His trick is called pre-emptive attack, lest the bad guy O'Neill set himself up again.

O'Neal looked at him like an idiot: "Nonsense, of course it's the Lakers."

The corner of Barkley's mouth twitched, thinking that you should wait to be scolded by Thunder fans.

O'Neal leaned forward, over Barkley, and asked the magician, "Irvin, who do you think will win Game [-]?"

The magician didn't hesitate for half a second: "The Lakers!"

Barkley accidentally saw the retired Lakers jerseys hanging above the arena. Among the large golden flags, 3 Shaquille O'Neal's No. 34 jersey and the Magician's No. 32 jersey were particularly conspicuous.

"Oh my God, I'm such a fool to ask such an idiotic question. You all have retired your jerseys from the Lakers. How can you not say good things about the Lakers!" Barkley reacted, holding his head and muttering.

O'Neill was happy: "You know yourself very well."

The fans in the back row of the commentary booth could hear them chatting and laughed too. Poor Earl Charles, as long as he and O'Neill are in the same frame, he can only be injured.

Visiting team bench.

Coach Donovan explained the tactics to the starting players one by one. When it was Durant's turn, he thought for two seconds and said, "Kevin, I don't ask you anything, just play in your own way."

Superstars like Durant really don't need any tactics anymore. They all have their own system, which is the kind of system that can override tactics.

As the players walked onto the court, Donovan suddenly remembered something, stopped Durant and told him, "If you are tired from playing, try to create some opportunities for your teammates."

Durant blurted out with a surprised expression: "Huh? You said you want me to create opportunities for those people?"

His voice was so low that Donovan couldn't catch it: "What did you say, Kevin?"

Durant's eyebrows trembled slightly: "Oh, I didn't say anything."

The moment I turned my head, I muttered to myself: "Why should I be a nanny for those cats and dogs?"

Adams, who was closest to him, scratched his head: "What cats and dogs, what is Brother Durant talking about?"

The referee called the players together for a jump ball.

Whiteside vs Adams.

Swish, the brown Spalding ball was thrown into the air.

Whiteside and Adams took off at the same time. In contrast, Whiteside's arm is longer, and the ball is smoothly directed towards his own half.

Kobe received the ball and passed it directly to Yuan Qingshan.

Yuan Qingshan took a deep breath, Westbrook pressed up, and the whole field led the defense as soon as he came up. This kind of defense can put a lot of pressure on the ball holder, but the defender also consumes a lot of energy.

But Westbrook doesn't seem to be afraid of this, physical strength?

This kind of thing seems to be able to fill up with a big mouth and a breath.

Scott didn't expect the opponent to fight so hard at all. Should Westbrook put all his energy on the defensive end?

Yuan Qingshan carefully brought the ball to the top of the arc, and immediately passed it to Kobe who was waiting on the left.

Donovan sent out to defend Kobe Bryant is the team's full-time defender Andre Robertson.

Robertson is 201 centimeters and 95 kilograms. He has explosive jumping ability, is a strong rebounder, and has outstanding flank defense ability.

After Kobe got the ball, he hesitated for a moment, not deciding whether to break through or retreat for a three-pointer.

The magician is anxious for him: "It's hard to believe that Kobe Bryant can't make up his mind about how to handle this kind of ball."

O'Neill: "Ervin, don't say that, I don't want to listen to the basket sonata at the beginning of the game."

Basket Sonata?
It was the sound of iron striking.

Barkley: "Is it really good for you to say that about your old teammate?"

O'Neill: "What's wrong with that? He keeps saying that I don't have as many championships as he does. What I'm saying is the truth, don't believe me!"

As O'Neill's voice fell, there was a "clang" from the loudspeaker.

O'Neill: "Look, what are you talking about!"

(End of this chapter)