Reborn NBA's Strongest Talent

Chapter 157 159. A New Attempt (for Subscription)

"Russell, I want to talk to you again." Before boarding the plane, Richard found Westbrook and wanted to chat with him about today's game and continue the topic of yesterday morning.

"Let's finish the game first." Westbrook obviously didn't want to spoil his aggressive mood.

Richard did not give up, "What I want to talk about is today's game, how we are going to play."

Westbrook looked at Richard as if looking at something strange, "The coach will arrange it."

After finishing speaking, he ignored Richard, walked onto the plane on his own, sat in his usual seat, closed his eyes and rested his mind.

It seems that Westbrook's mood has not calmed down, and Richard can only stop disturbing the other party for the time being.

As a result, the two did not speak for a day, including the adaptive training in the afternoon and the warm-up before the game.

The teammates were a little puzzled. Westbrook, Richard, and George are a very suitable combination. They have never seen a scene where they don't speak to each other.

Adams called Richard aside. Richard and Adams usually have a good relationship. This big guy is very simple and honest, and loves to joke. He is also Westbrook's number one little fan.

It should be a middleman.

"Li Cha, if you offend Russell, then go and apologize to him! If he offended you, please take the initiative to forgive him! Otherwise, don't blame my ruthless fist."

Looking at Adams' casserole-sized fist, Richard felt nothing in his heart, and even wanted to send Adams a word.

Damn, this is not here to be a mediator at all, it's just a unilateral support for big brother.

"I have no problem with Russell, Steven, you don't have to think too much, it's more important to win this game well." Richard replied angrily.

"It's better like this!" Adams clenched his fists and cracked his knuckles.

It's the eldest brother who is twisted in his heart and is unwilling to communicate with himself.

The game against the Pelicans started.

Westbrook showed his [-]% state, made a crazy breakthrough, and led the team to play a fast-paced game.

The Pelicans' inside twin towers sit under the basket and wait for work, and the two are waiting for you to send them to your door.

The two sides were facing each other with one offense and one defense, and there was a fierce confrontation soon after the opening, and the game was very exciting.

The giant hat that covers the sky, the extreme lever, all kinds of difficult offenses and wonderful defenses emerge in endlessly.

In the first half, the Thunder entered the intermission with a narrow lead.

Westbrook was still the same as usual, using the breakthrough and scoring tactics with great proficiency, and did not deliberately avoid Richard. On the contrary, he passed more balls to Richard.

Richard received the ball more efficiently and turned it into an assist. Under the defense of the Twin Towers, Adams was somewhat unable to perform, and the efficiency of the pick-and-roll was not high.

Richard also lived up to expectations, and the number of catches and shots increased, making up for the lack of firepower that George did not play.

George did not play, Robertson started the game, and he did not fall behind on the outside defense, maintaining a high pressure.

The Pelicans' offensive firepower is mainly on the inside, Davis and Cousins ​​​​bombed in turn, Adams and Kanter are not opponents at all, let alone the thinner Grant and Patterson.

In the second half, the severely consumed Thunder's inside line couldn't keep up with Westbrook's rhythm, and the team's offense gradually began to lose touch.

Donovan even sent Allen on the field to follow Westbrook, but the inexperienced Allen was even less effective on the defensive end.

Allen can show a strong ability to defend and block shots in single defense, but as long as the opponent cooperates inside, Allen will lose his due role.

Although the offensive firepower did not drop significantly, the Thunder fell to the bottom in terms of defense, and the score was quickly overtaken by the Pelicans.

Westbrook once again improved his tempo, accelerated his offensive speed, and reincarnated himself as the MVP of last season, squeezed space between the two interior towers to grab the score, and also involved the outside defense to create opportunities for the pitchers.

But things backfired. Not only did the score gap not narrow, but it got bigger and bigger.

Richard also played very hard. During the time when he and Westbrook led the team separately, Richard tried to suppress the rhythm, but he didn't know how to organize. He only played by himself.

In the end, he once again swallowed the result of defeat.

Facing strong teams like the Celtics and Spurs, they only lost 1 point, but they lost 7 points against the Pelicans.

107：114。威斯布鲁克24投10中得到30分7篮板11助攻，李察德16投9中拿到21分2篮板1助攻。

The next game is about to face the Warriors. In this state, I'm afraid Westbrook will have another failure.

It was quiet on the return flight.

Adams waved his fist at Richard again, but judging from the performance on the court, Westbrook and Richard are not a big problem. The two pass the ball to each other, and there is no stagnation.

Richard only nodded and agreed, and rested on the plane first.

The next day, Richard set off again for morning training. Today, he must have a good chat with Westbrook. If he doesn't come to training, he can call or go to his house.

Richard drove to the arena and saw Westbrook's car parked in the parking lot. Just after he parked next to Westbrook's car, the lights of the arena were turned on.

It also seems to have just arrived.

Richard tidied up his clothes. He wanted to reason with Westbrook, and there might be another dispute. Richard became nervous at this time.

We have to face it, let's go!
Step by step, Richard walked out of the player channel slowly. Westbrook was sitting on a stool with his head down, not knowing what he was doing.

In the big box full of balls, none of the balls moved. Is Westbrook waiting for something?

Richard's footsteps startled Westbrook, and he raised his head to look at Richard.

"Richard, you're here." Westbrook stood up while speaking, and walked towards Richard.

Richard took a deep breath, even if you want to hit me, I will say, "Russell, I think we should have a good talk..."

"Yes, Richard, tell me how to slow down the ball." Westbrook walked up to Richard.

Grab Richard's arms with both hands.

well?What did Westbrook say just now?Why the sudden change of attitude?

Richard's face was instantly filled with question marks.

No need to ask, just this expression, everyone knows what Richard is thinking, and Westbrook replied generously.

"Last night I spoke with Nina and my brother, and they all told me that the faster I've played in recent games, the more mistakes I've made."

That's because the ball can't be passed or the dribble will be unstable and be intercepted.

"And in yesterday's game, when you and I were separated on the court, the growth rate of the team's points was basically the same."

Um?And this situation?Not at all.

"Obviously I play faster, it takes less time per shot, you don't have a shot in 14 seconds, and the team scores the same efficiency at the end."

"So this proves one thing, your efficiency is higher than mine."

Richard didn't think about comparing efficiency with Westbrook, although this is a common way to compare star abilities.

At this time, Westbrook said this and Richard was stunned.

"So we reached a consensus." We should refer to Westbrook's wife and brother. It is very lucky to have close people to discuss together.

Westbrook paused, "Licha, tell me how to slow down the ball."

Uh……

Richard knows that Westbrook can organize more calmly after he slows down, but he is a person who can't organize himself, so how to teach others to organize.

But at this time, it is impossible for Richard to say, "You can figure it out yourself".

"Russell, I don't know how to organize." After thinking for a while, Richard decided to speak out.

"But we can try to discuss and learn together," Richard added before Westbrook was disappointed.

"Many of Paul's breakthrough layups are slow-paced. After each step, we can adjust it. I think this should be the first thing we can learn from. For example, the European step is a three-step layup after adjustment. If it slows down, it can be converted into a pass without a layup..."

Let's start from the beginning, the two start to analyze various technical movements, and first change the rhythm of offensive breakthroughs.

Then study the organization before the attack is launched for analysis.

The main thing is to find more places where the rhythm can be changed.

But at present, it can only stay in the state of talking on paper.

Until... Allen came.

"Brothers, I didn't hear the sound of the basketball, so I thought you guys weren't here. Did I come early today?" Allen ran over waving his hands all the way.

Just in time, Richard and Westbrook looked at Allen with eager eyes, which made Allen shiver with fright.

With Allen as a tool man, Westbrook can try while training, and Richard can act as a tool man to receive assists and observe Westbrook's rhythm.

Although Allen doesn't know why, he is also very happy to be able to contribute to the two big brothers.

And why the two reconciled today after they were still in the cold war yesterday, this is not beyond Allen's expectations, everyone's relationship is so good, there is nothing that cannot be resolved by one game of basketball, if there is, then two games.

After Richard put forward the concept, Westbrook had to rely more on it to realize it. Otherwise, the demand could not be stated, and the training team could not help solve it.

The next day, George still asked for leave for group training. It has been three days. It seems that his injury has not recovered.

In the group confrontation, Westbrook was different from the eve of the Warriors last season. He did not blindly sprint and break through, but calmly organized and seized opportunities well.

This surprised Donovan, and he became more confident about tomorrow's game.

After all, the defending champion Four-Star Warriors is a team that the entire league expects to beat.

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