NBA’s aging star system

Donovan originally wanted to make some adjustments in the midfield to deal with the Lakers, but after much thought, he couldn't think of any better way. He could only arrange for the players to have a good rest and then walked out.

There was silence in the Thunder locker room, everyone was doing their own thing silently.

Westbrook actually knew in his heart that the Thunder had stopped here, but Westbrook was still unwilling to give up and have his head shaved in the second round.

Soon, the intermission ended and the third quarter began.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Lakers fielded all their main lineups as usual. Walton wanted to widen the gap in the third quarter. Then Su Tian came on the court in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder entered a countdown to death.

Of course, this is just Walton's idea, and the specific performance depends on the performance of the players on the field.

The first possession of the ball in the third quarter was given to the Lakers. Ball advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. He first ran tactics to confuse the opponent, and then Ball directly passed the ball to Su Tian.

Su Tian didn't stop when he received the ball, and went straight to the basket with the ball to break through.

After reaching the basket, he encountered Adams' help in defense. Su Tian pulled the lever to dodge and hit a layup.

60-51

Seeing that the point difference was approaching double digits, Westbrook's inner unwillingness became more and more obvious.

Westbrook once again advanced to the frontcourt with the ball. This time, Westbrook directly broke through as soon as he arrived in the frontcourt. Before Ball could react, Westbrook had already broken through the defense.

Lopez on the inside had just settled into position, and before Westbrook could take a defensive stance, he ran straight into Lopez.

Bang——dip——

Westbrook missed a layup, but it also caused Lopez to foul.

Westbrook calmly walked to the free throw line and made two free throws.

60-53

At this time, Su Tian didn't notice the difference in Westbrook. He just felt that Lopez's reaction was a little slower. After reminding him, he turned around and participated in the attack.

After Su Tian came to the frontcourt again, he received the ball and started a pick-and-roll. He broke through and made a mid-range jump shot.

boom--

This time when Su Tian took action, George helped defend in time, and Su Tian was seriously disturbed.

After the basketball hit, Adams hurriedly got into position, and Westbrook rushed in to collect the rebound, then directly shifted gears and started a fast break.

Seeing Westbrook launching a fast break, Su Tian followed suit, but was blocked by George before he could start. Su Tian could only change his route to bypass George and catch up again.

But after Su Tian got around George, Westbrook was already leading the way.

When Westbrook came to the basket in the frontcourt, there was no defender around him, so Westbrook collected the ball and took off.

bang——

Westbrook succeeded with a powerful chop.

60-55

Westbrook dunked the ball with great momentum, and the atmosphere of the fans at the scene was once again aroused.

Only then did Su Tian take a closer look at Westbrook's condition. Su Tian found that there was a hint of firmness and determination to win in Westbrook's eyes.

At this time, Su Tian suddenly looked back at Paul George.

George was also looking at Su Tian with a smile at this time.

"Su, at least I won't lose this match."

After speaking, George returned to defense with his teammates.

Su Tian frowned and glanced back and forth between Westbrook and George.

The ball was given to the Lakers again, and Ball advanced with the ball. After reaching the frontcourt, Su Tian took the initiative to ask for the ball, and Ball passed the ball to it.

As soon as Su Tian got the ball, George's defense pounced on him. Faced with George's full pressure defense, Su Tian just made sure not to concede the ball.

Seeing this, Randall quickly stepped forward to respond. Su Tian passed the ball to Randall, and Randall took advantage of the situation to set a pick-and-roll for Su Tian. The two passed the ball hand in hand.

Su Tian received the ball again and directly launched a breakthrough. This time Su Tian broke through all the way to the basket and successfully got rid of George's defense, but he encountered Adams.

But dealing with Adams was at least easier than dealing with George, so Su Tian directly collected the ball and took a European step, easily swayed Adams and then went straight for a layup.

62-55

Seeing Su Tian score, Walton breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Su Tian performed normally, he was not afraid of the Lakers overturning.

Although Wharton was relieved, Su Tian was not completely relieved.

In the original prediction, only Paul George could break out in this game. If Westbrook is added, the Thunder will become even more difficult to beat.

And according to Su Tiangang's observation, Westbrook has a strong desire to win, and at the same time, Westbrook remains calm, which is the most rare thing.

Su Tian complained secretly in his heart: "If you said you had been like this, Durant wouldn't have left. He might even have won the championship in 12."

It can only be said that this was meeting the right person at the wrong time, which ultimately led to the two breaking up on bad terms.

In the next few rounds, Westbrook began to continuously attack the inside with the ball. At the same time, Westbrook also combined his offense and assists to his teammates very well, and the balance between the two was well grasped.

As for the Lakers, under the leadership of Su Tian, ​​they barely maintained their lead.

Midway through the third quarter, Su Tian was replaced. At this time, the point difference between the two teams was only 3 points.

After Su Tian left the game, the Thunder also made adjustments. Westbrook and George took a break one after another, leaving the Thunder to Anthony to lead.

On the Lakers side, Randall and Ingram teamed up. Although it was not as easy as Anthony, but relying on the vitality and impact of the young people, the two sides barely managed a tie.

Soon, at the end of the third quarter, the score reached 87-89. The Thunder completed the lead over the Lakers, leading the Lakers by two points.

Watching the team complete the overtake, Donovan became excited again, and took advantage of the break time to start arranging corresponding tactics with the tactical board.

As for the Lakers, Walton only cares about Su Tian's condition.

"No problem, right? Su."

"Don't worry, coach, there's no problem."

After hearing what Su Tian said, Wharton was in the mood to continue arranging tactics.

Soon, the inter-section break ended and the fourth quarter began.

The Lakers lineup in the fourth quarter was still the same as before, with Su Tian leading the bench.

As for the Thunder, they took all the main players except Anthony.

Westbrook, Ferguson, Brewer, Paul George, Adams.

George was pushed to the fourth position, but when he actually got on the court, he was still directly facing off against Su Tian.

The first possession of the fourth quarter was given to the Thunder. Westbrook advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, directly called Adams to pick and roll, and used the pick and roll to speed up and go straight to the basket.

Hart naturally does not have the ability to defend Westbrook alone. He is only guarding against Westbrook's direct shots at any time. As for breakthroughs, Walton's prepared Nance is still defending under the basket.

Facing Nance's squat at the basket, Westbrook was not afraid to collect the ball and take off, flying towards the basket with a flying dunk.

Nance was frightened by Westbrook's momentum and did not raise his hands in time to defend. So, Westbrook directly completed a frontal dunk facing Nance!

"Ah!!!" Westbrook successfully dunked and landed on the ground, roaring loudly.