Basketball Myth: Super Guard

Chapter 1204 Philadelphia Double Stars vs Thunder Double Stars
Players from both sides have already come to the field. After warming up, they returned to the field, and the game is about to start.

In the media area on the sidelines, a group of media reporters were carrying cameras, and the cameras were all aimed at Qin Hao, Butler, Durant and Westbrook of the Thunder.

Durant and Westbrook are undoubtedly the core of the Thunder team. The Thunder double stars are well-known. Both of them are All-Star players, and Durant is the scoring leader.

The 76ers are Qin Hao and Butler, Qin Hao did not lose to Durant and Westbrook, especially after last season's playoffs, and seven games against the Heat, Qin Hao averaged 30+ , and one of them scored 40+ in one game, which has already proved himself.

Originally, Butler was inferior. Regardless of his personal achievements or qualifications, he had never been an All-Star, and he was only a substitute for the Pistons last season. Naturally, he was not as good as Qin Hao, Durant, and Westbrook.

However, Butler has played exceptionally well recently, averaging 30+ per game, and the title of "Syracuse Double Star" has been replaced by "Philadelphia Double Star".

Today's game is also a test for Butler. In the face of Durant, can he continue his outstanding performance in the previous games?

"Let me tell you something." Thunder coach Scott Brooks clapped his hands, greeted his players, and began to arrange: "Russell, you have to pay attention to Qin's defense, keep up with his footsteps, and don't miss anyone. Remember Hold on, defend a little bit, don't let him shoot three-pointers easily, even if he passes by him, it doesn't matter."

"Kevin." Then, he looked at Durant again, "Your task is mainly on the offensive end. To defend against Butler, you must use your height as much as possible, and you must play at your level on the offensive end."

The two nodded after hearing the words.

An interesting thing is that the Thunder double-stars and the Philadelphia double-stars occupy the same positions. Durant and Butler are both small forwards, Westbrook and Qin Hao are both point guards, and neither needs special arrangements. It should be the opponent, and it is natural to be tit for tat on the field.

Then Coach Brooks made some arrangements, mainly emphasizing the defense of the 76 team's perimeter, Qin Hao + Iguodala + Butler, this combination has been verified in the past twelve games, and both offensive and defensive ends are very good. outstanding.

As for the inside line, Coach Brooks is not worried. The 76ers' inside line is Nene + Speights, while the Thunder's inside line is Perkins + Ibaka. Perkins is obviously not as good as Nene, but Speights is not as good. Ibaka, the two sides are almost the same.

"Okay." Finally, Coach Brooks clapped his hands and said, "Get ready to play."

at the same time.

On the 76ers side, Qin Hao and others surrounded Coach Luke.

Coach Luke spread out the tactical board, made some arrangements, and then said: "In terms of defense, our most important thing is to defend against Durant. Don't let him calmly play singles, but go up to help defend."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Butler didn't think there was anything wrong, although he played very well during this period, but during this period, Durant was the scoring leader for three consecutive times (09-10, 10-11, 11-12) , He didn't dare to say that he could defend Durant alone, and it was necessary for his teammates to assist in defense.

At this time, Butler's expression was serious, and he still felt heavy in his heart when facing Durant, Alexander.

"It's okay." Qin Hao patted Butler and gave him a relaxed look.

"Yeah." Butler nodded and smiled at Qin Hao.

Coach Luke said again: "Qin, Westbrook will be handed over to you. Just prevent his breakthrough. You are fast, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

Qin Hao nodded: "Understood."

Qin Hao knows Westbrook very well.

During the period of Thunder Four and Thunder Three, Westbrook played very well. He was selected as an All-Star year after year, and his explosive physical fitness made many fans become his fans.

When Harden left, then Durant and Ibaka left, the Thunder Youth Army disintegrated, and Westbrook carried the Thunder alone. Although he had a triple-double average per game equal to history, he ushered in a big explosion in personal data. He also won the mvp of the regular season, but he didn't bring much honor to the team. Some disadvantages in his personal game style and technical characteristics became more and more prominent.

A few years later in the NBA, all teams know how to defend against Westbrook, and Qin Hao naturally has considerable experience in defending against Westbrook.

After some arrangement, the game officially started.

Players from both sides came to the field, the 76ers played the regular lineup, and the Thunder also played their regular starters, Kendrick Perkins, Serge Ibaka, Kevin Durant, Szabo- Sefolosha, Russell Westbrook.

In the 2012-2013 season, the Thunder's starting lineup basically remained unchanged. It is important that these starting players played almost the entire season. Perkins played 78 games and Ibaka played 80. Durant played 81 games, Sefolosha played 81 games, and Westbrook played 82 games.

The reason why the Thunder have such a good record is also related to this point. The starting players are all healthy and play very stable.

"Snapped!"

First there was a jump ball, Ibaka and Nene jumped up, and it turned out that Ibaka touched the basketball first and slapped the ball to the backcourt, Westbrook controlled the ball, and the Thunder attacked.

In the auditorium, the fans got up their spirits, staring at the court while discussing: "Today's game may not be easy to play. The Thunder team is also very strong this season and played very well."

"It's not easy to play, but our 76ers team is not weak. Qin is not inferior to Westbrook, and maybe he can beat Westbrook."

"Qin naturally doesn't need to worry about this point, but he is a little worried about Butler. Although he has played very well during this period of time, but today he is facing Durant, the three-time scoring champion. I don't know. Hey, Durant wants to play singles. That's right!"

After Westbrook came to the frontcourt, he passed the ball to Durant, and the others pulled away. Durant was going to single Butler.

Seeing this situation, the fans immediately stopped discussing and became quiet, staring at the court without blinking, watching Durant and Butler.

"Huh." Butler exhaled, concentrating on Durant.

Durant also looked at Butler, first took a tentative step, Butler didn't move at all, Durant didn't care, started dribbling, wandering outside the three-point line, his shoulders swung, and suddenly his left shoulder sank, Butter Le's heart skipped a beat, and he was about to move to the right when he suddenly reacted and quickly stopped his movement.

Sure enough, Durant didn't break through to the left. He controlled the ball with his left hand, but in an instant, he made a huge change of direction and turned into a breakthrough from the right.

Butler's defense is not bad. He stopped his movements and was not deceived by Durant, but Durant's change of direction was too great.

With just one change of direction, there was a sudden distance of more than one meter from Butler. Butler moved sideways quickly, but it was too late.

(End of this chapter)