After Timeout came back, the strategies of both sides have been adjusted. Thunder relies on four players with good shooting to expand the offensive space. Butler then leads the way to organize Teammates to complete the attack.
Warriors increases Klay's finishing proportion, constantly provides him with the ball, and then relies on the height and shape of McGee and Looney to protect Rebound and maintain Offensive Efficiency.
You come and go, and the first quarter ends quickly.
Thunder 37 leads by four points to 33 entering the second quarter.
The game at the beginning of the second quarter was equally exciting.
At the beginning of the festival, Harris first stepped up to face Biao Durant, and the two scored 6 goals in a row.
Then Westbrook returned to the court and led the team alone to start the all-around mode.
He took over from Harris and continued to compete with Durant, making sudden shots and scoring 9 points and 3 assists in 6 minutes, helping the team maintain its lead.
Then in the last 3 minutes of the second quarter, Chen Xi returned to the court and took over the burden from Westbrook's shoulders.
The first one back Possession, with the ball Isolation Nick Young.
Young, who left Lakers, has officially entered the end of his career.
He has fully accepted his status as a substitute. Now he just wants to get a NBA Championship ring, play for a few more years, and retire with dignity.
He was not good at defense to begin with, but after his physical function declined, his defense became even worse.
Chen Xi only needs two simple fake movements to drive his center of gravity, and then accelerate to break through, and he can pass cleanly in one step.
After arriving at Mid-range, before McGee could defend him, he easily took a jump shot.
Scored two points.
In 2018, Warriors, although Transition Period's offensive level is still excellent, the defense is actually less interesting. Of course, against most teams, offense alone is enough.
Curry received the serve, controlled Frontcourt himself, then held the ball and waited for Durant to be in place, and then sent the ball over.
Offensive Core in the second quarter was still KD.
Butler is not present, Thunder and the remaining Wing group can only consume physical energy and cannot limit his attack at all.
Facing the single defense of Harris, after dropping the ball, he changed to a backward horizontal pull, and then pulled out his hand to complete the attack.
Toha has no choice but to pray that his Touch is not good.
But obviously, the effect of prayer is not good.
KD hit an easy two-pointer, making up for the points he just lost.
The entire second quarter of the game was...
Harris versus Biao Durant
Westbrook vs. Durant
Chen Xi versus Biao Durant
Three Heroes and Lü Bu belong to yes.
At halftime, Thunder 62 led 57 by 5 points.
At halftime, Durant had scored 27 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists.
KD, who is full of energy, is one of the top scorers on the planet.
But the problem is that he is not always physically fit.
Just the exertion of playing the second quarter left him breathless.
Soon, Third Quarter begins.
Westbrook Butler led the team and formed Backcourt duo. The continuous organizational connection gave Harris, Grant and even Little Sabonis a large number of easy opportunities to take action.
Warriors, on the other hand, relied on Curry and Klay's consecutive strong shots to hold on to the score and maintain suspense.
Although this is very unreasonable, the peak Splash Brothers can score even if it is against you, which is completely unreasonable.
Third Quarter 6 minutes, Chen Xi and Gordon returned to the court, replacing Grant and Harris.
Thunder has changed back to the Starting Lineup lineup.
Warriors ball rights.
Curry held the ball and launched Pick-and-Roll from the outside. After the breakthrough, he passed the ball to Iguodala on the wing. The latter continued to break through with the ball. With the help of the excellent Physical Confrontation, he rushed into the paint area against the defense of Butler, and then passed the ball inside to McGee on the side.
What's outrageous is that after receiving the ball, McGee took off and was about to dunk. As a result, he failed to grasp the ball firmly and flew directly into the air.
Then it fell into the hands of Baseline on the left, and Chen Xi who looked back inside.
Chen is confused, not a buddy?
So do I count it as a steal, or Rebound?
Data falling from the sky? Is there such a good thing?
Kerr covered his eyes speechlessly, this kind of goal that is almost guaranteed to be scored can be thrown away even if it is delivered to the mouth?!
This kind of mistake does not happen once or twice. While accepting the advantages of McGee, we must also bear the consequences of its shortcomings.
Chen Xi reacted quickly and immediately passed the ball to Westbrook on the Three-Pointer line.
Turtle Turtle caught the ball and immediately ran wildly towards Warriors's half.
Transition Offense, who was extremely fast, Westbrook, who ran to the paint area in three seconds, and Two-Foot Jump, came up with a lever kick.
The atmosphere at the home court was suddenly ignited, and the cheers were like a tsunami, deafening, and almost overturned Chesapeake Energy Arena.
While Warriors player running back Backcourt Free Throw still had some time to spare, Turtle Turtle roared towards the sidelines and interacted with Fans in the front row one by one.
Curry took the serve again and returned to the Thunder half.
He looked up and took a look at the score difference.
82 to 75, 7 points.
When he looked away again, he saw that Green had already brought up Pick-and-Roll, so he immediately started to take advantage of the cover and took a step across. Taking advantage of Butler's lack of opportunity to get closer, he directly Three-Point Shot.
Basketball flew through a beautiful arc and fell into the frame. Even Nets did not fluctuate. For a moment, people on the side were a little confused as to whether it had entered or not.
4 points!
Curry quickly moved into his own half, preparing to defend. Three-Pointer just scored a quick goal, not worth mentioning.
This is the gold content of Stephen·Curry's two MVPs.
Exaggerated accuracy and outrageous rate of fire, if you give it a little space, you will taste the bitter consequences immediately.
After holding the ball for half the game, Westbrook made a Pick-and-Roll with Gordon, then broke through and entered Mid-range.
This time Green didn't have time to retreat and help defend, only Iguodala struggled to catch up behind him.
Of course Westbrook would not let go of this good opportunity, accelerating twice to directly attack the frame.
He rushed over and flew towards McGee's body.
At this time, McGee was stuck by Little Sabonis. Before he could turn around, Westbrook flew over his head.
Beng!!!!!!
"Russell!!!! Westbrook!!!!!! Poster Dunk Javier McGee!!!!!!"
The live DJ's excited shouts resounded throughout the audience, and the continuous high-pitched sound made people wonder if he would suffocate to death next moment.
The Fans players at home seemed to have reached a climax at this moment. This strong visual impact of the violent Poster Dunk defenders and the big center is something people will never tire of watching.
"Today's top five goals have been born!!! Ladies and gentlemen!!! Let us cheer for the MVP!!!"
For a moment, MVP shouts filled the entire arena.
Westbrook once again made a rocking doll celebration gesture, exacerbating the warm atmosphere in the venue.
Chen Xi also stepped forward and made a gesture of taking over the doll, making Westbrook laugh.
Kerr called out Timeout again.