Fortunately, the series is not a knockout match that determines the outcome, and Thunder still has a margin of error for three failures.
Unfortunately, for Thunder, it's really hard to figure out a way to defeat Warriors.
Losing at Warriors's home court is barely acceptable, but if they return to their home court and lose two games in a row, it will really make people feel embarrassed to face the Jiangdong elders.
Chen Xi was lying in the hotel room, looking up at the ceiling.
"If you are really swept away, how will you face it? Thunder and Fans... you can only rely on your face to hold on, hahaha."
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There was movement at the door.
Chen Xi stood up and opened the door.
"I kind of know who's coming."
Opening the door, as expected, Westbrook.
"Chen, let's have a drink together."
"You look like you're in a good mood," Chen Xi joked with a smile.
"Of course, it's just one game. I have lost so many games in my career." Westbrook shrugged.
"If I broke the defense every time I lost, I would have retired a long time ago."
"Also, people with weak hearts cannot win MVP."
Although the official has not officially announced the MVP winner, everyone knows that there is basically no suspense about this year's MVP.
That's a triple-double per game! Westbrook beat bpm!!
Relying on the last few good games at the end of the season, Westbrook increased his data to 30.1 points, 10.5 rebounds and 11.2 assists per game. Coupled with the team Western Conference's third-highest record, the MVP is basically a certainty.
(In the original 16-17 season, Westbrook 31.6+10.7+10.4 Western Conference was sixth, mainly because Western Conference's sixth result affected the perception, which made people think that it was equally reasonable to award Harden the MVP)
"Not to mention this, I just called Jimmy and they should be here soon."
"? No, you made an appointment and then came to my room?" Chen Xi asked with a question mark face.
"It's all the same."
"Okay, do you want to call room service and bring some food?"
"Alright."
While they were talking, Butler and others also knocked on the door. A group of players from Thunder started a small gathering in Chen's room.
"Chris, do you think we will stop Western Conference Finals?"
After three rounds of drinking, Grant was the first to ask the question on everyone's mind. The cruiser Thunder, which had been going smoothly, finally hit the aircraft carrier. This was in sharp contrast to the previous smooth sailing and affected everyone's mentality.
"Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"
"I want it all."
"The lie is, fuck Golden State Warriors, they are nothing, I can defeat them all by myself!"
Chen Xi stuffed a biscuit into his mouth.
"What's the truth?"
"The truth is, although I really don't want to admit it, the gap in our hard power may be even greater than that between Spurs and us. Warriors's system greatly expands the space on the court, and the multi-core lineup ensures that the entire team will not be affected by one person's short-circuit. It is really difficult to win."
"Tsk, that really doesn't sound right."
"The truth always hurts more than lies, doesn't it?" Chen Xi shrugged.
"However, we don't have no chance at all. I believe in you and other Teammates. Besides, didn't Russell just say? It's just a loss of a game. What a big deal."
"That's right, we will kill them the day after tomorrow!!!!"
"Although it may be a bit frustrating to say it now, please believe me, next year's Warriors will only be weaker than now, and next year's me will definitely be much stronger than now!" Chen Xi took a sip of 9 and looked at several people seriously.
"Of course, you are the person who has made the fastest progress I have ever seen." Westbrook nodded in approval.
The next day, Cavaliers Big Three scored 81 points at the home court of Boston. The three of them scored 81 points, and there was also a surprise player in the team, Prince of Eight--Tristan Thompson. He scored 20 points and 9 rebounds alone, destroying Celtics. Interior's gold coins helped the team beat Eastern Conference First Seed 117 to 104.
Although it is Eastern Conference First Seed, no one seems to think that Celtics can break into Finals.
On the evening of the 12th, Lei Yong fought again.
The same Oracle Arena, the same opponent, but a different self!
Chen Xi is warming up on the court full of fighting spirit. Chen is going to challenge his weakness today!
The game started, Adams won the jump ball, Westbrook controlled the ball to Frontcourt, called Little Sabonis's Pick-and-Roll, used the cover to quickly start, and rushed to the frame at high speed.
It still smells familiar. This super-powerful V12 engine stopped moving as soon as it started running. It rushed into the basket and was about to take off against Pachulia. The latter stretched out his hand to pull, but Westbrook cleverly threw the ball out before it made contact.
Beep!!
The whistle sounded and there was an additional penalty.
From the beginning, Westbrook played aggressively, showing his determination to his opponents and Teammatess.
Warriors attacks, Curry Off-Ball Pest, Durant holds the ball Isolation, facing the defense of Butler, after breaking through Mid-range turns over Fadeaway Jumper.
If it doesn't go in, I'll hit the iron lightly.
Chen Xi immediately downloaded Fast Break upon seeing this.
Sure enough, after Westbrook picked off Rebound, the long pass came immediately.
Chen Xi Three-Pointer caught the ball on the line. After taking a step, he pulled back and connected with Step-back. Klay, who followed quickly, failed to stop the car and was unable to defend in time. Chen Xi easily shot Three-Pointer.
6 to 0
Thunder Team This opening is much more comfortable than the previous one.
Warriors, who attacked again, passed the ball to Pachulia's hands. Zaza caught the ball and turned around to Layup, but was interfered by Adams and missed.
When the team has three super arrows, it is undoubtedly irrational to let Pachulia finish the ball, but Green's just distribution of the ball is not completely irrational.
This was a trap that Thunder deliberately left for Warriors. Through the movement of the defensive end, he deliberately created an "open opportunity" in front of Pachulia. When Green saw it, he naturally would not let it go and passed the ball immediately.
Adams, who was well prepared, quickly made up for the defense and successfully completed the defense without any mental calculation.
After Aquaman took off Rebound, he immediately gave it to Westbrook, who started holding the ball and rushed all the way from Backcourt to Frontcourt without slowing down at all.
Along the way, he passed three people with speed, slowed down in front of the Three-Pointer line, attracted Green's attention, and then Bounce pass behind On the Move, Butler caught the ball and rushed to the frame, scoring two points.
"Incredible!! Thunder beat Warriors 8-0 in the opening game! It seems that coach Donovan had some arrangements before the game."
The commentator in the live broadcast room looked at the score on the field in surprise.
"Although Warriors is very strong, there was a lot of disapproval of Thunder before the game, but don't forget, Thunder also defeated Warriors this year. It was Warriors who fought with real swords and guns until the last second and then won the decisive victory!!"