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Bleacher Report:

"In the summer, when other teams strengthened or traded, the Thunder were unknown. It was hard to imagine that this is a team that is shouting for rise. We don't know what Presti is going to do. It's not hard to see from Brooks that the team's rise is just a joke!"

Although the preseason is not a regular season, the defensive strength is naturally not worth mentioning, but many problems can still be seen, such as whether the Thunder's offense, including the lineup, has improved.

Many stars in the league are practicing this summer, in order to have a good performance in the new season.

The Thunder didn't even release any news, no wonder the media criticized it one after another.

"The Thunder have guaranteed 20 wins this season? Whether this task is arduous or difficult, we can't predict. How to break through, I'm afraid we won't be able to see it this season!"

ESPN released a bearish attitude.

Especially the trade away of Mason and some veterans, the media laughed heartily.

It has never been heard in the league that a group of rookies can achieve good results. Without the guidance of veterans, the frizz and instability of the rookies are all weights that affect the balance of victory.

Last season, Paul won the assists and steals.

If it weren't for playing time restrictions, Li Muhua would be only 0.1 steals away from tying Chris Paul.

Chris Paul spoke highly of Li Muhua:

"As we all know, the Thunder's LI is very good. Whether it is passing awareness or shooting awareness, it is difficult to find a similar template in the league. You must know that LI's average playing time was only 15 minutes last season. For 20 minutes, or even 30 minutes, his performance can be said to be an All-Star player!"

Paul's words sublimated the game into a duel between point guards.

Westbrook didn't leave a deep impression on the audience, so the media naturally didn't pay much attention.

Thunder VS Hornets, the game begins.

Hornets lineup: Paul, Brown, Armstrong, West, Julian White.

Thunder starting: Green, Krstic, Durant, Harden, Westbrook.

The lineup of the two teams is similar, and the training is more focused.

The Hornets have played two preseason games and lost respectively. In this battle, Paul has a strong sense of fighting.

From the very beginning, Paul began to take the initiative to attack, on par with the Thunder's three minors.

The Thunder can play a lot of players, but Durant and Westbrook are the first to join the enemy.

Yes, the hit rate is a bit poor.

Paul went off in the second half and Darren Collison replaced the point guard.

The Hornets' rhythm suddenly became very bad, and the two teams started XJBD.

In the first quarter, the most eye-catching performances were Julian White and Darren Collison, who were 5 for 0 and 3 for 0 respectively, which was unbelievable.

The Hornets' inability to open the score has a lot to do with Julian White and Darren Collison.

In the second quarter, the Thunder went up and down and made a big rotation, with Li Muhua organizing the offense.

The players on the field include Ibaka, Weaver, BJ Mullens and Kevin Ollie who performed well.

At the beginning of the first ball, Li Muhua broke through directly, passed Darren Collison, and hit the ground to pass into the inside.

Anyone can see that this pass is exquisite.

The Hornets' center Darius Sanjara didn't even have time to turn around and return to the defense. BJ Mullens received the ball, then dribbled a few times, and waited for Darius to interfere before shooting.

Smash the frame and strike the iron.

Li Muhua was so dumbfounded that he almost forgot to return to defense.

BJ Mullens' reaction arc was too long, and he didn't shoot the ball as soon as he caught the ball at the basket, which wasted offensive time and rhythm.

The Hornets attacked and Stojakovic fouled BJ Mullens.

On the basketball court, no one does not foul. Fouls at critical moments are to prevent opponents from scoring, and sometimes even stop a wave.

But this foul by BJ Mullens is a bit incomprehensible.

Stadium black hole.

Li Muhua has already seen that BJ Mullens is a waste. When the Thunder team attacked, most of the assists went to Ibaka.

Yes, Ibaka is a rookie at the same level as Li Muhua. After being selected last year, he obeyed the team's arrangement. After training in foreign leagues for a year, he finally returned to the NBA this year.

The offensive method is a bit rough, but the defense was extremely aggressive and overwhelmed David West.

You can serve the top ten hot pot.

"Dude, that's the way to defend, let's have a few more!"

Li Muhua couldn't help clapping his hands in encouragement.

"Don't worry, brother, I will do better!"

Ibaka responded, Li Muhua's legs went limp, and he almost lost the ball in his hand.

When did the loser become a big brother? Li Muhua said that he would not take the blame.

The preseason was mainly about practicing tactics and adapting the newcomers. Li Muhua didn't shoot. He just controlled the ball and passed the ball. As for BJ Mullens, Li Muhua didn't even get the ball inside.

This buddy was either sent down or laid off.

It can be seen from the consciousness that this guy basically does not use his brain to play. Maybe Mason should pass on his painting skills to BJ Mullens, at least he has the skills to make a living after being unemployed in the NBA.

The two sides fought fiercely for three quarters, and in the halfway point of the fourth quarter, the Thunder still took the lead.

The Hornets sent Paul on the court again, but in only 3 minutes, BJ Mullens, who had already fouled four times in the third quarter, was beaten down by Paul.

The Hornets relied on free throws to gain the upper hand and finally won the game, while none of the Thunder's main players had the desire to play.

"The performance of this game is very good, the next game will continue!"

Back in the locker room, Brooks lost his words and went to participate in media interviews.

As far as what the head coach wants, one game is enough to see a lot.

It is said that after a loss, the atmosphere in the locker room should be very bad, but...
The Thunder's locker room was full of joy and laughter.

Li Muhua felt normal. The Thunder's three juniors were not interested in playing against the Hornets, that is, Green shot a few more shots.

As for Durant and Westbrook, the shots are casual.

After a summer of devil training, everyone has grown a lot. A game of this intensity is no different from playing house in front of Thunder's third young master.

Ford Center Arena, the Thunder sit at home and face the Suns.

The Suns finally got rid of the Sharks and strengthened the back line again. The deal about Dragic is a signal.

Phoenix's tactics are still based on fast break and bombardment.

The first home game of the new season.

Although it was only a preseason game, the Ford Center Arena was still full of spectators.

In the first year of the Thunder's new move to Oklahoma City, they conquered many Oklahoma natives.

Young, fast, explosive.

Passionate offense, this is what the audience loves to watch.

Brooks attaches great importance to this game, even in training, he emphasized it several times in the locker room.

"You guys take more shots, don't go too far!"

Afterwards, Kalamanda took out the lineup sheet and began to read the starting list.