The difference between them is that Chen Xi and Three-Pointer are more accurate and have more outside finishing methods.
This makes Popovich a little confused. Back then, Duncan couldn't restrain Wade, and now they probably can't restrain Chen Xi either.
Then Spurs attacked again, Kawhi used the cover to call Westbrook, Mid-range turned around and Hook Shot scored.
4 to 5
Fortunately, Kawhi had sufficient physical strength and Offensive End had no solution, which gave Spurs the capital to maintain the score.
Thunder's offense is Possession, and Chen Xi is still handling the ball.
Keep holding the ball Isolation Green.
Relying on the containment power of several Teammates, he was given a chance to create Isolation, and Chen's mission was to blast Spurs's outside defense.
After dropping the ball, Crossover Dribble followed by a large cross over, easily shaking away Green, and then took two steps to the left, Three-Point Shot.
Hit again.
4 to 8
Fiery State of Chen Xi, this is definitely not good news for Spurs.
After that, there were several consecutive Possession attacks, and Thunder gained a lot of advantages.
At the end of the first quarter, Thunder 37 led Spurs by 27 by a full ten points.
Chen Xi played the entire first quarter, making 7 of 10 shots, Three-Pointer made 4 of 4, and Free Throw scored 3 of 3, scoring 21 points in a single quarter. The team led Spurs to a low point in the first quarter.
In the second quarter, Spurs and Transition Period also failed to please.
Chen Xi is gone, but Harris is still there.
Butler switched to the No. 1 position with Offensive End, organized the attack, added the combination of McDermott, Grant, and Harris, and fired continuously from the outside. Although the hit rate was not very high, there was no problem in maintaining the score.
It was rare for Spurs to be pressed in the whole game, which gave Popovich a bit of a headache. From Starting Lineup to the substitute, everything was almost boring. The only position that can be called an advantage is Aldridge.
In desperation, Popovich deliberately added the finishing tactics of Aldridge to Third Quarter.
The effect is there, but not big. After all, just talking about Offensive End, in fact, if Kawhi is left alone, Thunder is not easy to control. The key is that it cannot be prevented.
The only effect of increasing Aldridge's tactical status is to save some physical strength for Kawhi, leaving it for Fourth Quarter.
Taking into account Chen Xi's poor physical condition, Donovan directly defeated Chen Xi in two minutes of the second quarter, and then let him rest until the start of Third Quarter.
Third Quarter At two minutes, Chen finally appeared again, and he immediately started to fire.
First, he faced Dezhangtai·Murray, and after continuous shaking, he hit Three-Pointer with a dry pull.
After turning around and intercepting Mills's pass, Fast Break singled out Frontcourt for a dunk.
After scoring 5 points in a row and being on the bench for a long time, he did not sit out cold. Instead, his recovered physical condition made Chen's condition even better.
Spurs attacks again.
Mills lobbed the ball high into Interior, continuing with Aldridge Isolation Big Morris.
Although he is 2.08 meters tall, Mozgov's defense can only be considered pretty good. Once he faces a low-post weapon like Aldridge, he seems a little stretched.
After a simple shoulder shake, Mid-range turned over and hit easily.
Scored two points.
Before there was time to celebrate, Grant had already served the ball to Chen Xi.
Chen Xi advanced quickly, and after reaching Frontcourt, before Teammates was in position, it jumped up with a Chasedown Three-pointer.
Huh~~~
The sound of Basketball entering the net was so harsh in the ears of team member Spurs at this moment.
Finally, the score difference of 9 points was recovered, and Chen Xi and three Possession were able to get back to 15 points.
Mills quickly controls the ball to Frontcourt.
If you want to chase points, you no longer have enough time. You must speed up and increase the number of Possession.
Top of the Key holds the ball, waiting for Teammates to move, and Aldridge asks for the ball in the low post.
Mills was hoisted in again.
It was still Post-up. After continuously relying on the ball, he turned around and took advantage of his shoulder width and cadence to directly squeeze past Mozgov and came to the basket to finish with a dunk.
83 to 70.
Although a goal was scored, the strategic goal was not achieved.
Aldridge failed to attract a double team, and naturally Off-Ball Pest Kawhi and Murray did not get a shot.
The meaning of Thunder is very obvious. If you Aldridge can't kill me, the three of us Power Forward will take turns guarding you. It doesn't matter if we can't guard you. They will just consume you.
It is because Bench depth is better than you, and Touch with the scoring arrow is overwhelming, firmly grasping the lead.
Thunder, who attacked again, began to slow down.
Westbrook comes to Frontcourt with the ball, and Chen Xi Pick-and-Roll, after breaking through, passed the ball to Morris on the wing. Mozgov took one step and passed Hand-off back to Chen Xi who was running over. By the way, Murray sideways blocked Chase Defense.
Chen Xi Three-Point Shot after catching the ball and taking one step.
Unfortunately, I finally missed a shot.
This ended his highlight performance of scoring 6 goals in a row Three-Pointer.
Gasol was very experienced in blocking Collins who was eager to try, and easily protected Rebound.
Murray holds the ball to Frontcourt, breaks through and passes the ball to the wing Kawhi, who receives the ball to Three-Point Shot.
Basketball entered the frame smoothly.
The difference between One Offense, One Defense is back to 10 points.
The suspense continues.
Leonard is a player of this level. If you don't pay attention, he will give you a hard hit right away.
Thunder attacks again, Chen Xi Pick-and-Roll and then Pop Out, receives the pass from Westbrook and tries to name Mills.
But Spurs didn't take the move.
Kawhi took the initiative to switch defense and came to Chen Xi.
Facing Leonard's active defense switch, Chen Xi immediately became interested and without hesitation... played the ball to Harris.
The latter caught the ball Isolation Mills, broke through Aggressive Drive and scored two points.
It's a matter of scholars! Can you call it a coward? Chen just gave full play to his organizational skills and gave Teammates a chance to create Mismatch Isolation!
This is called looking at the overall situation! Thinking about the overall situation!
Relying on Chen's "big picture view", Thunder played steadily. Even if Spurs bit hard and Aldridge was still in hot form, he could still maintain the score.
After entering Fourth Quarter, Thunder still maintained a score difference of 99 to 89, 10 points.
Chen Xi has already scored 32 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists, and as time goes by, this data continues to rise.
In the last two... five minutes, the two sides entered the final bayonet fight.
Thunder 116 to 107, leading Spurs by 9 points.
Spurs ball rights.
Kawhi Top of the Key Holding the ball Isolation Butler.
Thunder The continuous consumption of the Wing group has made Kawhi a little struggling, but now is the time when the team needs him the most.
Crossover Dribble, Crossover Step broke through, pushing Butler to Free-Throw Line. After turning around, Shot Fake deceived JB's center of gravity, and then turned back to Fadeaway Jumper.
Two-point hit.
7 points.
Thunder continues to attack.
After Westbrook took control of the ball to Frontcourt, Chen Xi Pick-and-Roll again led Parker in front of Chen Xi.
Tonight Chen Xi's Touch was very good, and Westbrook happily gave up the ball to Isolation.