NBA super point guard

The point guard's ability to pass the ball is just a basic skill. In a team, both offensive and defensive ends have to build a system around the point guard to be called the core.

Li Muhua has not yet reached that level.

For example, Chris Paul, the well-deserved queen bee, the Hornets have built a strong Western Conference team with point guards as the core.

The Timberwolves' offense still puts the ball in the hands of the core.

Since Li Muhua took over as the starter in the first quarter, he has always played at the [-]nd position. Brooks defined him as a combo guard, not only to stretch space on the offensive end, but also to support Durant's offense.

On the defensive end, being able to control the rhythm in the opponent's offense is considered to have completed the work assigned by the team.

The Thunder have too many players who can score.

No matter how strong the Timberwolves' singles are, they can't stop the Thunder from blooming everywhere.

Kevin Love has become the most important scorer of the Timberwolves after the All-Star Game. Although he came off the bench, his playing time is no different from that of the starter, which ensures sufficient firing rights.

In the second half of the first quarter, Kevin Love made 7 of 4 shots, 2 of 2 free throws, scored 10 points and 2 rebounds, and performed very well.

However, at the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led by 35 points at 24:11.

Green frowned and discussed with Li Muhua. There was a lot of pressure in the fourth position, and the advantage of height and arm length was obvious, so it was very difficult for Green to defend.

"Jeff, there's no need to worry too much. Kevin Love is the type of player who restrains you. Just wait for Serge to step up!" Li Muhua thought for a while and comforted Green.

In the case of counterpoint restraint, no one was recruited.

Since the team asked for it, Green's shots have been reduced a lot, and most of them are screens or frame protection tasks under the basket. He played very average in the first quarter, making 3 of 1 shots, which attracted the defense of the Timberwolves.

In addition to Green and Durant, who can attack and defend at the basket.

Of course, it is impossible for the core to do these dirty jobs, sacrifice data and be effective at the basket. Only Green can do it for the Thunder.

With the containment of the basket, Durant and Westbrook got a lot of offensive space.

Green could only sigh helplessly. Both offense and defense consume the player's physical strength. After doing his best on the defensive end, it is inevitable that he will be much weaker on the offensive end.

The game starts again.

During the substitute period, it was time for the Thunder to chase points.

With Westbrook leading the team to play, the impact is very strong.

Collison and Ibaka defend the rim, Harden floats on the outside, this is an offensive formation.After the start of the game, the offensive rhythm was very fast, but the score was a bit sloppy.

Wayne Ellington faced Harden.

As the No. [-] position of the Timberwolves, Wayne Ellington's shooting level is quite high. Harden's poor defense is infinitely magnified, leaving Wayne Ellington with room to shoot.

It's just that Wayne Ellington's touch is timeless, facing Harden like this, he keeps hitting the iron.

Harden also did not play the offensive level he should have, making 7 of 2 shots, and the iron-making efficiency is amazing.As a result, he couldn't find a chance to touch porcelain. Wayne Ellington didn't jump at all, and he didn't lean forward when defending interference. People couldn't understand the meaning of this kind of defense.

During the substitute period, the Thunder's main shots are in the hands of Westbrook and Harden. No matter how much Westbrook stats, at least he will not be far behind in scoring, and Harden, if he can make a move, he will never be soft. , It hurt the team.

If it weren't for veteran Collison's ups and downs in the paint, I'm afraid the score would have been overtaken in the second quarter.

In the second quarter, Westbrook scored 7 of 4 and scored 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists. Westbrook was very smart when collecting statistics, and when he found that Harden was not feeling well, he directly assisted Collison.

The Thunder tied at 25 in the second quarter.

Kevin Love's performance is very important. When he ran outside to catch and shoot, Ibaka was often pulled out. He played little role in the basket. With the help of the height advantage of the Timberwolves' striker, he shot at a standard.

As a veteran, Collison is still working diligently. Facts have proved that Jiang is still old and hot. The spiritual leader of the locker room can stand up at critical moments.

At halftime, the Thunder still led by 11 points.

Back in the locker room, Brooks began to lay out tactics:
"I don't want the loss of the last game to affect this game. LI, you should look for more offensive opportunities. If not, you can organize the offense. Kevin and Jeff will support your offense. Similarly, you need to attract the defense and give the basket more opportunities!"

Li Muhua nodded in response.

Even though he was a role player, Brooks didn't feel bad at all when he used Li Muhua. After all, he was a player he recruited by himself, and he belonged to him.

In the second half of the regular season, many teams began to exert their strength, fighting to the death for a place in the playoffs.

At this time, changes in the lineup are most likely to occur. In order to ensure the combat effectiveness of the lineup, Brooks will not easily change the order of players' appearance and shot space.

The Timberwolves are weak. The problem is that they have to play with a weak team for such a long time. Brooks is not satisfied.

The playing time of role players is generally about 15-25 minutes, while Li Muhua's average playing time has reached 20 minutes. Although he has no right to fire, he organizes the team's offense very well.

Li Muhua has a thorough understanding of Brooks' offensive tactics, which is why Brooks is relieved.

The problem of physical fitness always exists. Li Muhua solves his own shortcomings by playing at different times. At the same time, he reduces the offensive ball and balances the consumption of physical strength on the intensity of the game.

If he forced the attack, Li Muhua might only last for ten minutes, that is, a little more than one quarter of the game, which was of little significance to the team.

Brooks also died a lot of brain cells, and only then did he find a point of coexistence with Li Muhua.

The conclusion will be seen in the third quarter, and Brooks does not want to delay too long, so as not to have long nights and dreams.

Li Muhua likes to partner with Durant, because Durant is as good off the ball as he is with the ball, he can find offensive space in every position, and he knows how to play reasonably.

After the game started again, Li Muhua covered the pick-and-roll and directly broke through to the basket, and then easily passed the ball from Al Jefferson's armpit.

"Boom!"

Durant hung on the rim, put a leg on Al Jefferson, and humiliated the Timberwolves.

On defense, Corey Brooker made a long-range three-pointer and went hollow into the net.

The Thunder attacked, and after Li Muhua attracted Corey Brewer's defense, he directly hoisted it into the hands of Krstic. Krstic caught the ball and threw it, hit the backboard, and bounced into the basket.

The average height of the Thunder's No. 1.93 position reached [-] meters, and the height of the backcourt completely crushed the Timberwolves.