"But the Lakers' defense is still very good. Durant shot 51% in the first round, but dropped to 45% in the second round, and today it was only 35%."

Facing the cruel facts, Yang Yi had nothing to say and could only bow his head in silence.

……

The second half of the game began, and the Lakers still had the upper hand. Although the Thunder strengthened their breakthroughs, with Xu Feng, the restricted area really became a no-fly zone.

Durant's touch is still very average. He scored more than a dozen points relying on a large number of shots, but his physical strength is also consumed quickly.

Xu Feng was very efficient in the third quarter. Although he only made 7 shots, he hit 5 goals and had 5 assists.

The point difference in the third quarter was still widening, and the Thunder couldn't stand it anymore.

At 8 minutes and 47 seconds into the third quarter, the score was 83:54, and the point difference came to 29 points. The Thunder's momentum was over.

The rest of the time is turned into garbage time.

Xu Feng also took a break, laughing and playing with his teammates on the sidelines, enjoying the joy of victory.

On the Thunder side, Durant and Westbrook looked gloomy and said nothing. They knew very well in their hearts that with Xu Feng's return to health, the series was over...

In the end, the score of the two teams was fixed at 109:74, and the Lakers won the third game.

Thus leading with a big score of 2:1.

The next game is also home to the Thunder.

The home game, which was supposed to be full of momentum, was overshadowed by Xu Feng's return.

At the press conference before the game, Durant and Westbrook were interviewed.

"Durant, you are now 1:2 with the Lakers, do you still have hope of an equalizer?"

Durant's face was actually very ugly. He was not even going to attend the press conference, but as the team's top card, according to the contract, he had to attend.

"Of course there is hope, this is our home court." Durant replied mechanically.

"But in the last game, you gave up in the third quarter. Why?" The reporter persisted and continued to hurt Durant's fragile heart.

"We didn't give up, we just gave up strategically. Xu Feng is in great shape. We tried various methods, but we were still widened, but we will regain our advantage today." Durant gritted his molars , said boldly.

"What adjustments will the Thunder make today?"

Westbrook took the microphone and simply replied: "We don't need to make adjustments. As long as we play to our strengths, we can beat the Lakers. The Lakers are nothing to be afraid of."

Seeing that Westbrook was so confident, another reporter asked: "Westbrook, you averaged only 18 points per game in the second round of the playoffs, isn't it a bit low?"

Westbrook got angry, slapped the table and shouted: "It's just three games, why are you in a hurry?"

The reporter was taken aback by Westbrook's appearance, and dared not ask any more questions.

Another reporter asked: "Durant, which team do you think is more difficult to deal with, the Lakers or the Warriors?"

Durant thought for a while and replied: "The Lakers are still difficult to deal with. If I pass the Lakers, I have a way to beat the Warriors!"

The reporter said with a smile: "But you also fell behind one to three against the Warriors in the regular season!"

Durant couldn't take it anymore, and retorted: "The regular season is different from the playoffs. Who said that winning the regular season will definitely win the playoffs?"

The press conference was held, which made the Second Young Master Dewey suffocate.

……

The press conference on the Lakers side was very cheerful and relaxed.

Xu Feng and Kobe were interviewed by reporters.

"Mr. Xu Feng, I heard that you were injured before the game. Is it true?"

Xu Feng raised his arm, showed the reporter the bruise on his arm, and replied: "It is indeed injured, but it is not that serious."

"Since it's not that serious, you didn't come to Oklahoma City with your teammates. Do you want to make a smoke bomb?"

Xu Feng shook his head and said with a smile, "It doesn't mean that. We don't like playing tricks like that. As long as we play with our strength, I believe the Lakers will be able to advance."

"It can be seen that you played very well in the last game. It seems that you want to prove that your body is fine?"

Xu Feng nodded and said, "Well, I have a habit of punching people in the face. I saw some unscrupulous media reports that my car accident was serious, so I have to prove them wrong."

The reporters all laughed. The media that were invited today are all pretty good, and the media that wrote maliciously were all rejected.

"Mr. Kobe, if you can defeat the Thunder, then you will face the Warriors, do you have confidence?"

Kobe replied with a smile: "Fortunately, we and the Warriors are old rivals, and every time we win by a narrow margin, I think we will win by a narrow margin next time we meet!"

The reporter asked curiously: "Who do you think Xu Feng or Curry can represent the small ball era?"

This question stumped Kobe, he thought for a while, and replied: "It's still Curry, his three-pointers are really hard to guard against. Xu Feng belongs to the combination of the old school and the new school, and his dominance is obviously stronger. After all, no matter when it comes to basketball, the defense inside is also the most important."

The reporter nodded again and again, Kobe still understands the game, and what he said was very pertinent.

"Mr. Xu Feng, if the Lakers can win this away game, then the next game will be at the Lakers' home court. Do you think the pressure is greater at home or away?"

Xu Feng said with a smile: "That's a good question. To be honest, I think the pressure at home is high, but the motivation at home is also great."

The reporter was taken aback: "Why do you say that?"

"The home audience is full of expectations for you. If you play well, they will support you with the warmest applause and cheers. But if you don't play well, even if they don't scold you, we will feel bad about ourselves."

"But it's different in the away game. You can play whatever you want. Of course it's better to win, and it's even more enjoyable!"

Kobe was amused by Xu Feng's answer, nodded again and again, and gave Xu Feng a high-five.

Kobe Bryant has said similar things before, that is, it is easy to play away games, but it is difficult to play at home.

……

At eight o'clock in the evening, the fourth game began.

Although the Thunder team lost the last game, the enthusiasm of the Thunder fans remained undiminished. They still came to the arena early and put on blue t-shirts.

There is a sea of ​​blue in the arena, and the atmosphere is very good.

No matter what, the fans are the cutest, they will support the local team without complaint or regret, no matter how bad the team is, they will not be shaken.

As soon as this game came up, the Thunder launched a fierce attack, as if they wanted to avenge their shame and win the home game.

Under the furious attack of the Thunder, the Lakers were temporarily suppressed, and Durant and Westbrook scored consecutively.

And the two feel very good. The Lakers have already defended in place, and the two can still score.

At 5 minutes and 43 seconds into the first quarter, the score of the two sides was 16:6, and the Thunder took a big lead.

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