If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 318 Consecutive Injuries
Yi Jian blocked Terry from the three-point line, and also blocked the Mavericks' hope of winning.

Then Durant hit a three-pointer and the game was settled.

After the game, Mavericks coach Carlisle couldn't help but swear. The Mavericks haven't won in the new season, and it's normal for Carlisle to be in a bad mood.

Fortunately, this is the beginning of the season, but it is hard to say whether it can be adjusted back.

Anyway, Yi Jian feels that there is no one in the West this year who can play.

On the last day of 2011, the Thunder played against the Suns at home.

The new season started late, so it's almost time to enter the new year.

And the Suns this season still haven't improved, and their lineup is really bad.

They are not young people, but there are no outstanding people who can carry the banner.

Their current lineup, it can be said that the offense is not good, and the defense is not good.

The Thunder let the game lose its suspense at halftime, clocked off work smoothly in the third quarter, and all players had a chance to play.

And all the players on the team scored, which is also rare.

The Thunder started with five consecutive victories, but they did not expect to suffer a blow when they first arrived in 2012.

When they challenged the Mavericks away, Lopez was injured, and the Mavericks came off the bench to help the team win the game.

After the game, the Thunder confirmed that Lopez had a fracture and it may be difficult to return this season.

This news caused a shock in the league. Lopez is not only the Thunder's starting All-Star center, but his injury may also change the league situation.

The Thunder are extremely strong in the new season, and they have a great chance of winning three consecutive championships.

As a result, Lopez was injured, and with the departure of Matthews before, other teams suddenly felt hopeful.

The media also booed, feeling as if Thunder is going to die.

"Lopez is the Thunder's least conspicuous All-Star, but his contribution to the team is not bad at all."

"The Thunder is still too high-profile. Let alone three consecutive championships this season, it is very likely that the playoffs will be a round trip."

"The Thunder have no insiders who can replace Lopez. Jordan and others are too rough."

"The Thunder went too well before, and this season may not achieve anything."

Yi Jian was also a little helpless. Lopez had no problems before, but he didn't expect to escape the injury.

It seems a bit metaphysical, after all, they took away the championship that originally belonged to the Mavericks last season.

Lopez himself is a little sorry that he did not maintain good health during the critical season.

For him, this season is not only to help the team win three consecutive championships, but also his contract season.

The young people of Lei Ting were also a little depressed.

But Yi Jian didn't, he just sighed a little, but he didn't think it would be impossible without Lopez Thunder.

He is very clear that Jordan is fully capable of starting, and the Thunder's defense will be stronger by then, and their interior is still the best in the league.

"Brook's luck is a little bit bad, but I believe he can recover." Yi Jian said.

The fracture is actually not a big problem, but the recovery time is relatively long.

"When Brook is not here, we will work hard together with his share. The Thunder is still the strongest team in the league. I believe in this very much."

"The other inside players of our team are also very good. This is a pity for Brook, but for you, you will get more opportunities and it is a good time to increase your value."

"This season, our goal is still to have three consecutive championships, and this will not change in any way."

"However, everyone should pay more attention to health in the future, and you must not dislike the trouble of the team doctor. This season's schedule will be relatively intensive, let us work together."

"Yi is right, we are still the strongest team in the league." Durant also expressed his opinion.

"Yes, we can work together with Brooke's share."

Under Yi Jian's encouragement, the young people of the team quickly returned to normal.

The key is that many people have also thought of it. The team has one less All-Star, and they also have the opportunity to get more roles.

In professional sports, everyone wants to perform and want to get a big contract.

Lopez is injured, the Thunder will play back to back, and the remaining players really need to pay attention to their health.

As for who will replace the starter, it is tentatively decided to be Jordan.

In fact, there is another theory from the outside world, that is, Yi Jian will play the fifth position.

Thunder's coaching staff had also considered that Yi Jian could definitely play the fifth position, but in the end they had to shelve it. After all, Yi Jian's consumption would be greater and it was unnecessary.

And Jordan has the strength to start, and he has grown into a good blue-collar insider.

Whiteside grew a little slower, but it doesn't matter, Ibaka's growth is better.

Yi Jian is not the main player in the fifth position, but during the rotation period, he can partner with Ibaka to temporarily play the fifth position, so that the team's combat effectiveness will not drop much.

But the new lineup really needs to be adjusted. Jordan started for the first time, and the team played against the Trail Blazers. He fouled twice soon after he went up.

Jordan is also too excited. He can run and jump inside, and sometimes he is prone to fouls.

"Calm down, we all believe in you." Yi Jian also encouraged his teammates.

The team also gave Whiteside a chance, but this guy is more prone to fouls, not yet.

So Collison and Ibaka got more roles, so the Thunder's inside line can still suppress the Blazers.

The Blazers got the sixth man Crawford this season, hoping to strengthen the offense.

On the back line, they also traded for a younger Felton.

In fact, their record is not bad at the beginning, and they feel that they can disrupt the situation in the West.

However, the injury-ridden Roy finally announced his retirement and left the Trail Blazers, which is regrettable.

After the game started, the Blazers inside Aldridge felt good.

It's just that he still feels the same.

Aldridge can score some points with his hands, but it is difficult to do more.

When he feels bad, he will be completely locked by Yi Jian.

As for the Blazers' wing group, even when the Thunder defended them from three-pointers, they couldn't show much performance.

The introduction of Wallace by the Blazers actually seems to be a bit of a failure now.

They have no shortage of wings at all, especially wings without the basket.

What they lack is the inside line and the organizer. Felton does not have enough ability to connect the team.

The Thunder played a good team offense at the beginning, leading steadily.

However, the accident happened again, and Sefolosha sprained and retired.

This is also related to the team's old player Matthews. The team that signed Matthews is the Trail Blazers.

Although he left, the relationship between Matthews and others is still good. They are teammates who won two championships together.

No longer as an opponent, everyone is not polite.

Sefolosha's defense against Matthews was very tight today. In fact, Sefoloza was also a little bit dissatisfied with Matthews for stealing his starting position in the team, and took the opportunity to take revenge.

Sefolosha is aware of Matthews' characteristics and prevents him from making many shots.

Matthews' advantage is his body, so he quickly strengthened his physical confrontation, which accidentally caused Sefolosha to be injured.

Matthews didn't do it on purpose, it was a complete accident. It can only be said that Sefolosha was out of luck.

(End of this chapter)