NBA Legends Manager

Chapter 192 Happy Opening the Door "Black"

The Thunder's home court is still so noisy. It may be because it is the first game of the new season, or it may be because the fans have waited for too long. The atmosphere in the stadium is even stronger than last season's semifinals.

Presti has only one goal for this game, no matter whether he wins or loses, just limit Curry. It is best to let Curry be all 0. After playing a few games like this, coupled with salary pressure, the Thunder will inevitably have to trade!

Malik Rose said with a smile: "The only Hornets and Thunder in the league have no trades this summer."

"Haha, don't tell me it's true. It just so happened that these two teams met again. Last season's tiebreaker was really impressive," Cole said with a smile. Originally, he planned to apply for the Hornets as an assistant coach this summer, but because of the lockout, he didn't go.

When Presti and the players appeared on the field, there was still thunderous applause. Although it had been two seasons, the Thunder fans did not forget the brilliance Presti brought to the city, and there were many fans on the scene. Some of the signs read: "Presti welcome back", some read: "Presti, Oklahoma will always be your home", and some wrote: "Presti, the Thunder need you."

Presti was very moved at this time. After all, he never thought that after two seasons, the Thunder fans still love him so much. Presti bowed to the audience, and the applause of the fans on the scene was even more enthusiastic.

"Presti is still so popular, if only I were so popular," Malik Rose envied.

"If you bring the Thunder to the championship, the fans in Oklahoma will welcome you as well," Cole laughed.

"Haha, forget it, I don't have that kind of coaching ability, and I don't have that kind of draft ability." Malik Rose laughed.

The game was about to start soon. Before the start, Presti and the players selected by the Thunder embraced one by one. When they hugged Curry, Presti gloated and said: "Today I prepared a Bradley, Gordon, Jimmy Butler, and Thompson package for you. Come on!"

Curry was stunned.

The players go to the midfield, the referee throws the ball up,

The game officially begins!
Thunder starters: Curry, Westbrook, Durant, Ibaka, Jordan

Hornets starting lineup: Jeremy Lin, Bradley, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, Whiteside, yes, Presti let Paul George go to the fourth position, the fourth position is not George's good, although Paul George can defend the No. 4 position, but not for long,
And the body can't bear those black and thick, the efficiency of playing the fourth position must not be high, and there is still the possibility of being blown up,

There is one reason why he is allowed to play the fourth position, to guard Curry when switching defenses!Because Curry and Ibaka's pick-and-roll is definitely a threat, changing David West and Okafor is too slow, and they can't defend at all when switching defenses. Of course, Presti has told Paul George before these games,
DeAndre Jordan wins the jump ball and gives it to Durant, who passes it back to Curry,

Thunder strikes first!

Curry held the ball to the top of the arc, Bradley stuck to it tightly, and at the same time kept interfering with his hands,

Speed ​​up the breakthrough!
But Bradley is also fast,

did not shake off,

Call cover, Ibaka step forward!
Curry used the screen to shake off Bradley,

The Hornets decisively switch defenses!

Paul George directly blocked Curry's path!
Curry accelerates breakthrough!
But because of the delay, and Paul George's perimeter defense was top-notch, Curry was directly stuck in the penalty area!
And the other passing routes are not blocked!
cast!

Strike the iron!Paul George interfered successfully!
"Curry didn't play the ball smartly." Cole frowned,
"Haha, after all, I just came back from a serious injury, so I must get used to it," Malick Rose laughed.

For the Hornets, Jeremy Lin accelerated to the frontcourt and scored Paul George!
Paul George took the ball to the outside, Ibaka stepped forward to defend!
Ibaka was transferred out of the restricted area!

Jeremy Lin, who immediately cut to the middle!

Jeremy Lin took the ball and rushed to the right side of the basket for a layup!
hit!

Curry still holds the ball to the top of the arc, this time he needs another screen!
Ibaka stepped forward,
Curry directly moved sideways and shot!
But when the shot was made, Paul George also switched defenses!

Although he didn't touch the ball, it did interfere!

Bang!

Paul George gets the rebound!

Fast point to fast down Bradley!

Easy layup!

Beep!Thunder pause!

"Finding status is not like this," Cole said.

Malik Rose didn't speak this time, but he knew from his expression that he was also dissatisfied with this attack.

And Presti was very happy. Anyway, the worse Curry is playing, the better, and the easier the trade will be.

After the timeout, Westbrook on the Thunder took the ball and directly attacked the frame, causing 2+1! , and then Durant hit a three-pointer at the top of the arc to overtake the score all at once! , Then Bradley also hit a three-pointer, and the score went ahead again!

After that, the two sides started to fight each other with full firepower. Durant was in excellent condition and scored consecutively. Westbrook helped the Thunder take the lead by scoring a goal to the basket.The Hornets responded with Jeremy Lin's free throw and Paul George's three-pointer.

On the last attack, Westbrook's dunk almost at the buzzer at the last moment helped the Thunder lead the Hornets 31-30.

At the beginning of the second quarter, Durant's jumper helped the Thunder take the lead, and the Hornets responded by relying on Gordon's three-pointer.
Then Butler's counterattack layup and Belinelli's three-point goal, the Hornets once again overtook the score!

But then, Harden's state came out. He first rushed to score 2+1, and then scored a three-pointer from the outside to regain the lead.

In the tug-of-war, the Hornets relied on Okafor's dunk and Whiteside's tip to chase the score, but the Thunder responded quickly with Jordan's goal and Durant's 2+1.

At the end of the game, the Hornets' touch fell, and the Thunder opened the score in one fell swoop with a wave of 11-2 offensive.In the last minute, the Hornets fell back, Belinelli and Gordon hit three-pointers one after another, after halftime, the Thunder led the Clippers 1-60!

It is worth mentioning that Curry made 7 of 1 shots in the first half, and the plus/minus value was -8. As long as Curry is on, he will lose points, because as long as Curry is with the players, they will take turns to serve them.
Presti smiled, he was very satisfied with Curry's defense in the first half!

Soon the second half began. Paul George and Gordon hit three-pointers one after another, but the Thunder failed to attack many times under the leadership of Curry.

But then Curry was replaced, Durant responded with a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, Westbrook then scored a three-pointer, and the Thunder regained control of the situation.

Although Belinelli and Jason Smith scored one after another to catch up with the score again, Durant hit a three-pointer from the outside again. Westbrook scored 5 points in a row to help the Thunder stabilize the situation. After three quarters, the Thunder led the Hornets 86-75.

The Thunder took Curry back in the last quarter, but of course they were chased by the Hornets again, which directly caused Curry to miss 4 consecutive offenses, and the Hornets took this opportunity to close the score again!
The Thunder can only replace Curry again!

The Thunder, who replaced Curry, regained the initiative. Durant singled out Paul George and hit a mid-range shot. Westbrook rushed to the penalty area and scored 2+1, and Harden also made consecutive free throws! , The Thunder sent a wave of 7-0 offensive to widen the point difference to 18 points to seal the victory in one fell swoop!

At this time, the Thunder brought Curry up again, looking for status in garbage time, but Presti went directly to the starting lineup again!As a result, Curry returned depressed again!

In the end, the Thunder defeated the Hornets 112:102!
Presti was not sad, but laughed in his heart, because Curry played 30 minutes, 17 of 2 shots, 2 assists and 4 turnovers!

Thunder, I see if you can make a deal!
(End of this chapter)