If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 359 Suppression
The Thunder punched the Lakers after three quarters in the Western Conference semifinals of the playoffs, which ignited public opinion from the outside world.

When two big traffic players confront each other, the attention they receive is always amazing.

The media like Goose City are naturally exaggerating about the Thunder, but in terms of the Thunder's record, it seems that no matter how they brag, it is not outrageous.

The media in Los Angeles also looked very pessimistic after watching the game.

The "Los Angeles Times" said that this round of the series will soon end.

They listed a lot of culprits, but they didn't dare to say Kobe, which shows Kobe's status in Los Angeles.

After the game, other Lakers players also said that they should watch the video of the game carefully and then correct their mistakes.

But there are also different oddities. For example, Artest doesn't think there is anything wrong. Instead, he thinks that the team is playing well. His adjustment is to get a haircut, otherwise it may not be cool if his hair grows longer.

Artest may have said this on purpose, but it also reflects the mentality of some Lakers players, who have nothing they want.

After the game, Yi Jian said: "We played very well today, but the game was not normal. The Lakers were not defeated so easily. Of course, we will definitely win in the end, but we need to work harder and be more cautious."

"We are very familiar with the Lakers. We met them a few times in the playoffs, so we know what to do. The Lakers are also familiar with us, but we have been improving, and they can't do it anymore."

Yi Jian didn't just talk casually, he communicated with other teammates during training.

They have the strength to beat their opponents, but they cannot float.

In order to ensure that the dynasty can be successfully established, they should not waste too much time on the Lakers.

If the team's thinking is not unified and other teams seize the opportunity to extend the series, then the possibility of player injury will also increase. Yi Jian doesn't like risks.

In the second game of the series, both sides have the same lineup and the game continues.

This time, Kobe didn't care about it when he came up.

But if you look closely, it's still slightly different. Kobe occasionally passes the ball down.

Kobe's passing often depends on his mood, and it is completely impossible to analyze when he will pass.

Sometimes he doesn't pass when the defense is tight, and sometimes he passes again when he feels that the pass is impossible.

If Kobe can use this trick fully, it will be really hard to guard against.

It's just that it's difficult for the Lakers players to guess when Kobe will pass the ball, so it's really difficult.

Of course, the biggest change for the Lakers this time around isn't offense.

Kobe Bryant has everything, the Lakers' offensive efficiency is still not high.

The biggest change is their defense, which is much higher than the awareness on the field.

It seems that the Lakers also understand the key point, let Kobe come on the offensive end, and then the others will defend desperately.

Otherwise, neither side can get anything, and then they will lose.

They directly flanked Yi Jian, and then guarded against Durant.

On the surface, it was the anti-death Thunder Twins, but in fact, Yi Jian shot, and then locked the rest of the Thunder, and let Durant fight.

The Lakers are betting on Durant, and in the end they can't compete with Kobe in efficiency.

After all, the Thunder's lineup has a very strong defense, and when it comes to offense, there are not as many people holding the ball as before.

In the previous Thunder, all five players could hold the ball. Besides Yi Jian and Durant, Lowry, Matthews, and Lopez could also play with the ball, but the Gemini players were the main players.

Now, Green and Jordan don't have the ball, and Lowry is outside the Gemini.

Now the Lakers just don't give role players a chance to see if Durant can kill them.

It's actually hard to say about Durant. When he feels good, he will definitely kill the Lakers.

His score in the first quarter was also higher than that of Kobe.

But there is a problem. Durant's passing is not as good as Kobe's.

Kobe doesn't like passing the ball, it's not that he doesn't have that ability.

Compared with Kobe, Durant is a more pure endpoint.

It's not that it can't be passed on, it's just not that good.

In this case, the Lakers still have some hope as long as Yi Jian distributes the ball.

If Durant can't see fleeting opportunities, it will be more difficult for role players to score.

Lowry can also play, but after all, he is not that strong.

The Thunder players are now more accustomed to Yi Jian leading them to play, and then letting Durant finish.

Moreover, Coach Brooks will not easily change the team's tactics. If Yi Jian is flanked, Durant will be the main attacker. There is no problem at all.

The Thunder's tactics are actually not complicated, it's just that the players are very strong.

At this time, it would be fine if Durant didn't hold the ball at all and only played off the ball.

The team is a bit more troublesome. Yi Jian can catch the ball a few more times, and he can still break the Lakers' defense.

But Durant is not a robot, he also likes to play with the ball a few times, and Yi Jian can't ask him to be the ultimate tool man.

Durant is still different from other players. He is also a superstar with his own dignity.

So the Lakers' plan will be successful, but the team's victory or defeat still depends on everyone's performance.

Worst of all, in the second half, Yi Jian could still play more.

For a star of his level, even if it is a flank attack, it is impossible to completely lock him up.

Now, the Thunder is actually in the testing stage to see what the Lakers are going to do.

Then they look at how to control the game and don't give the Lakers a chance.

Everyone will make moves, and the outcome of the game does not depend on the moment.

A successful strategy does not mean that you will win. There are many things in the game that are actually out of control.

Therefore, unlike the game, which was closer to a confrontation, the two sides started the game defensively.

In this game, Kobe played longer.

It's just that, unlike a few years ago, Kobe couldn't play the whole game even if he played on his shoulders.

When it came to the rotation period, the Lakers' bench was still as bad as ever, with no scoring ability at all.

Their defense is still very hard, and the rotation is only seven or eight players, all of whom are the main players.

Under the tight defense, the Thunder's substitute players also played averagely.

But the Thunder's bench players can still score even if they score less, and the defense is just as good.

In this way, the gap was reflected. Although the Thunder didn't take the lead when they first came up, they gradually gained some advantages.

The lead is not much, but it is still a lead, and the Thunder's trend is to play better and better.

They have plenty of energy and a lot of rotation players.

Under high-intensity confrontation, in fact, the longer the time, the greater the uncertainty for the Lakers.

Even the fans can see that the Lakers feel a bit reluctant now, and it seems that they may collapse if there is a problem.

The Lakers may still not be so miserable, but they are indeed gradually at a disadvantage.

In the scoring contest between Durant and Kobe in the second quarter, Durant still did not suffer.

Compared with Kobe, Durant doesn't need to worry so much in the Thunder.

It's just that if you need to score, Durant has much less pressure.

Moreover, the Thunder still have a backup player, but it's hard to say whether the Lakers can force them out.

The score between the two teams is still tight, but the Thunder is indeed in the lead.

(End of this chapter)