Reborn NBA's Strongest Talent

Chapter 170.
The third quarter begins.

The Thunder played an epic quarter of the game.

Perhaps because of Li Cha's high shooting percentage in the second quarter and Westbrook's enough sense of accomplishment in the organization, the Thunder's offensive rhythm was very slow in the third quarter.

Slowly organizing teammates to move on the outside and execute tactics, Westbrook's performance was exactly the same as Paul who was competing on the same field.

What's even more frightening is that this kind of command movement created many opportunities for Westbrook and his teammates, and the teammates took advantage of them.

George made 2 of 2 three-pointers.

Li Cha made 4 of 4 shots.

Westbrook made 5 of 5 shots, of course, 3 of which were layups.

Adams went 1 for 1.

It's just that Robertson made 2 of 1 shots when George rested, and Grant made 2 of 1 shots.

There were only 16 shots in one quarter, 14 of them were hit, 30 points were scored, and there was no free throw.

This shows that the Thunder avoided the defense in almost every attack, and almost all of them played must-goal goals.

With a shooting rate of 87.5% in a single quarter, the four of them hit every shot, and three of them took more than two shots.

Every attack almost runs out of time, such a half-court offense and defense can be called terrifying.

The fans cheered wave after wave, and each shot was like pouring a ladle of water into a frying pan, making the entire arena boil!

Paul, the traditional point guard god, was stunned.

It is unabashed that Paul also wants to lead the team to play this kind of game.

30 points in a single quarter is not a high score, and of course it is not low. In the period when the league is quietly transitioning to the small ball era, 30 points in a single quarter is no longer difficult.

The terrible thing is that he scored 30 points in a single quarter with the traditional style of play.

The Rockets also scored 28 points and did not lose many points, but they only scored 20 points by making 11 of 28 shots, and 11 of them scored three-pointers. Although it seems that the efficiency is very high, they are more popular than others.

This is because the Thunder's rhythm was not fast in this quarter, which gave Harden ample rest and adjustment. He scored 5 points on 4 of 4 shots and 14 free throws in a single quarter.

At the end of the third quarter, the Rockets trailed by 4 points, and they are bound to launch a counterattack in the fourth quarter, and they may make crazy three-pointers regardless of efficiency.

The Thunder just turned their attention to offense and defense, strictly guarding the outside line and rushing into the inside line to attack.

This is also Donovan's customized tactic for Li Cha. Li Cha has scored 26 points in the three quarters, and with 14 of 11 shots from the field, Li Cha has a chance to hit his own scoring record.

A perfect ending to the Christmas war.

George first led the team alone, together with Robertson and Adams, formed a very strong defensive lineup.

Relying on this stronger defensive lineup, the Thunder blocked the Rockets who were eager to chase points.

The Rockets only hit a 4:5 in 3 minutes.

Or Harden Paul was there.

Fighting is about going all out, then declining, and exhausting three times.

The originally aggressive rocket hit the iron plate, and all the anger was vented.

At this time, the Thunder started to counterattack, and Li Cha and Westbrook entered the game.

The Rockets have only one Anthony to deal with.

Just from the momentum of the players on the field, it can be seen that the Thunder is ready to go, and the Rockets are at the end of their strength.

Westbrook organized again. It's a bit annoying that a crit player can play so well in a traditional point guard way.

Consumed and angry, Paul was a little impatient.

Although Paul is a traditional point guard, his temper is very hot.

It's just that when Paul can't control his temper, he usually can't control the court.

Westbrook is in control today!
He took the ball with his hands and blocked it deliberately, which did not have a great impact on Westbrook. Instead, Paul paid for several fouls.

When the Big Three are on the court at the same time, Anthony basically can only act as a fortress. In order for Harden to break through, he has to open up space, often on the three-point line or two points long, which makes Anthony a lot less threatening.

Although George was easily singled by Anthony in the Pacers when he was young, Anthony's state declined at this time, and George was at his peak, and his ability was basically equal. His physical strength and foot speed were still above it. It was even more difficult for Anthony to score points on George's head.

If Harden can continue his touch in the third quarter at this time, the Rockets still have a fight.

But Harden began to exert too much force in the third and fourth quarters. At this time, his physical strength declined, and Harden became without the desire to attack.

Slowly attack on the court, slowly return to defense, stand and pant if the ball is not in hand, pass the ball away when in hand or take a three-pointer with a few random dribbles.

Didn't even bother to take a step back.

How could he score goals with such a playing style and attitude? If he scored goals like this, Li Cha would only feel that he was a clown, and his appearance of desperately defending and desperately attacking was not handsome but ugly.

Paul's anger became even stronger. Harden's irresponsible attitude made Paul, a player with a strong desire to win, very disgusted.

If he wasn't still playing, Paul already wanted to yell at Harden, and the absolute core of the Rockets is Harden. Even if Paul and Harden fall out, the result will only be Paul bearing the bitter fruit.

But Harden’s behavior can’t be entirely blamed on him. D’Antoni’s system is not using the starters as a person. If Harden doesn’t do this occasionally, he might have suffered serious injuries.

Li Cha was relieved because of this, he didn't have to defend desperately, and Harden defended with his eyes on the offensive end, which happened to give Li Cha an excellent opportunity to score points, er no, an excellent opportunity to lead the team to victory.

There is no need for particularly complicated technical movements, as long as a relatively large change of direction, Harden will watch Li Cha leave, and running without the ball will only make his teammates switch defenses, and Li Cha can easily get open.

The touch was at its most explosive. Li Cha caught three balls in a row and shot them all. His throat was sealed with blood.

D'Antoni shook his head helplessly, but he would never replace Harden to rest for even a second.

Paul broke through consecutively to pull back one city, Anthony couldn't maintain his efficiency under George's defense, and the point difference between the Rockets and the Thunder gradually widened.

Li Cha became the Thunder's strongest scorer. In a five-on-four situation, Li Cha played like a fish in water. He shot three-pointers with the pick-and-roll inside, cooperated with Westbrook to attack the basket with empty cuts, and occasionally singled out Harden who was as immobile as a mountain.

The Thunder played more and more smoothly, and the point difference finally came to 9 points. In the last minute, the Rockets no longer wanted to chase points. They played slowly and only hoped that the point difference would not reach double digits.

At this time, Li Cha only scored 10 points in the fourth quarter, just tying his own scoring record.

Looking at the time, it was almost the last attack. In order to allow Li Cha to score a new score, Westbrook directly gave the ball to Li Cha, without organizing, and let Li Cha play singles, breaking through Harden, who was sleepwalking in the end, and broke the record.

Li Cha thought the same way. He dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, ready to single Harden again, but Harden suddenly defended Li Cha very seriously as if he had changed.

Harden's defense is also very stable when he is serious. With a very stable chassis, he may not be able to hit the inside line, and Li Cha has no way to squeeze into the inside line.

At this moment, Westbrook was in a daze. Why did Harden suddenly become serious? Did he not want Li Cha to set a new record?

Westbrook is ready to reorganize the offense. With a Li Cha, there is still a chance to score. There are 8 seconds left in the attack time.

Li Cha raised his hand to stop Westbrook's action. Perhaps this is Harden wanting to prove himself, is it a test for the league's top shooting guards?
The middle two attribute is the upper brain, Li Cha dribbles out of the three-point line, and prepares to attack again.

But Harden, who was still clinging to the winding defense just now, didn't keep up, but released almost two steps away.

Naturally, Li Cha would not let go of such a huge gap. Before he could figure out how to organize the attack, Li Cha directly made a three-pointer.

There was no fluctuation in Harden's eyes, but he still rushed forward with all his strength.

Let go of two steps away and take off a little late. Harden couldn't touch the basketball. Instead, the basketball hit Richard's arm after his shot.

The referee blew his whistle and Harden fouled.

The basketball also flew into the basket.

"Shua!" Three plus one!

Li Cha got to the free throw line, with only 32 seconds left in the clock, the free throw would give the Thunder an 11-point lead.

If the Rockets attack another goal, if they are still so casual, they may leave more than ten seconds for the Thunder in the end, and they will not attack.

So this is basically the Thunder's last chance to score.

Players in the audience began to shout the slogan "MVP".

Li Cha's scoring performance today is the highest in the team. Under Westbrook's special ball play, winning an MVP call is the best Christmas gift for Li Cha.

Taking a deep breath, Li Cha bowed his knees and patted the ball twice, stood up straight and raised his hands, and threw the basketball under the power transmission.

The ball is scored.

The Thunder led by 11 points.

Li Cha scored his 40th point of the game.

"Lee, congratulations! You scored 40 points for the first time." Westbrook was the first to send his blessing.

40 point?
Except for the last ball being three plus one, it was impossible for Li Cha to score 40 points, but it appeared.

Is it...

Li Cha turned to look at Harden, who was still expressionless, there was nothing that could be seen in his eyes, but he didn't know what kind of expression his mouth was covered by his beard.

But I fouled three plus one at the last moment and didn't show any expression, which makes people feel wrong, okay?

Coupled with the sudden tight defense and the two-step space released, Li Cha has already concluded that Harden is giving himself such a three plus one. Anyway, the team has already lost, and it is not too much to give his friend 40 points for the first time.

Li Cha smiled at Harden, and let Harden break through to score the last goal of the game.

119:128, the Rockets lost by 9 points.

李茶21投16中砍下生涯第一次40分，此外还有4篮板1助攻。

Westbrook scored 20 points, 8 rebounds and 20 assists.

George hit 6 three-pointers and scored 20 points.

The Thunder have won five consecutive victories.

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