super heavy artillery

Chapter 474 Deadlock
In the second quarter, the situation became more serious for the Warriors.The Warriors' bench lineup led by Durant has not been able to beat the Thunder's bench led by Paul George.

This surprised everyone!Judging from the starting lineup, both sides have their own strengths and are evenly matched.But the combat effectiveness on the bench, the Thunder is definitely not as good as the Warriors.So since the playoffs, Donovan has had to let Westbrook and Anlo, the core players who should have rested, play with Paul George in many cases.In order to ensure that during this period of transition, you will not be pulled away too much by the other party.

But today they have the upper hand.In addition to Paul George's stable performance, the outbreak of Kanter on the inside and Brewer on the outside is the key factor for the Thunder to gain an advantage.Especially Kanter, every time he plays in the Oracle Arena, his performance is very double-eyed.It seems that this arena gave him some kind of mysterious power.

Of course, the Warriors' downturn has nothing to do with Durant, and his performance is still eye-catching.

After Cook took the ball across the center line, he still chose to hand it directly to Durant.Although he is at the 45st position, his style of play is more like an off-ball shooting guard.Durant started with the ball at a [-]-degree angle from the three-point line, disguised himself in front of him, and shook Brewer away.Then go straight to the basket.Kanter, who has always been reluctant to defend against pick-and-rolls, was completely passed by Durant with a European step when changing defenses.He chased to block the shot from behind, but Durant pushed the ball straight into the basket.

But looking back, Brewer returned a three-pointer at the top of the arc!Livingston clearly didn't make the best defensive choices.His position was too deep, giving Brewer a chance.Of course, no one expected that this guy would be so decisive.Even Donovan and An Luo on the bench didn't expect it.As expected of coming out of Houston!

After the goal was scored, the score became 55:40.The Thunder's lead has reached as much as 15 points.The situation has become quite unfavorable for the Warriors.In fact, at 17 minutes into the game, the Warriors' 40 points weren't too bad.But the Thunder's offense went too smoothly!Comparing the two, the Warriors are at a great disadvantage.

"Russell, Ann, Steven, Andre, get ready, you're about to play!" Donovan arranged for his main players to warm up during the timeout. He estimated that the main players of the Warriors would come out early.

Sure enough, after returning from the timeout, both sides deployed all their main forces.The atmosphere on the court suddenly became serious.Everyone knows that the Warriors will work hard in the next game!If they continue to fight like this with Thunder, they will lose this game.This game was lost, and with a big score of 0:3, it was almost impossible to make a comeback.Therefore, for the Warriors, this game must be won.No matter how hard it is, no matter what it takes, you have to win!Otherwise, everything for this season will be in vain.

The only thing that has changed is that Pachulia reappeared in the Warriors' starting lineup.Green returned to his more familiar fourth position.It has to be said that the Warriors' "Death Five" lineup made their offensive and defensive system more flexible, but the Warriors did suffer some losses in the competition in the penalty area.With Adams on the court, the Thunder played inside almost all the time.An Luo and Paul George are more often just helping Westbrook and Adams to open up space.

Somewhat surprisingly, it was not Iguodala who was replaced by Cole, but Curry!Although Curry can make up for his own defensive weakness on the offensive end, Kerr must make a trade-off.The previous game proved that the Warriors' defense was too weak to limit the Thunder's scoring.Therefore, Cole decided to simply let Durant take over the offense.With Pachulia on the inside, Thompson on the outside, and Iguodala on the outside, the Warriors' offensive firepower is not bad.The most important thing is that in this way, the Warriors' defense has been greatly improved.

In this league, I am afraid that there is no other team like the Warriors!At the most critical moment, they let their star players sit off the court.But judging from the subsequent games, this is a fairly effective adjustment.

First of all, it is Adams and Westbrook who are affected.Iguodala and Pachulia paralyzed their tried-and-true pick-and-roll tactics!Adams' singles at the basket have also been greatly restricted.

The offensive end was frustrated, and the defense also had problems.Durant kept using his height advantage to misplace Thunder players in isolation.Neither Robertson nor Paul George can guard him one-on-one.The effect of double-teaming is not bad, but in that case, it is bound to miss people.Before that, the Thunder were also double-teaming Durant.But at that time, Green's position was near the three-point line, and he could be directly shorted.Now Green is basically standing inside the free throw line.And his ability to attack the basket is still good.

The Warriors relied on Durant's continuous offense and played a wave of 9:3.They narrowed the point difference to single digits in 2 minutes.Forcing the Thunder had to call a timeout adjustment.

Faced with such a situation, Donovan should make a choice!Either continue to empty Green to limit Durant; or continue to rely on Robertson or Paul George to defend.If you choose the former, Green can score, and it is more likely that both Green and Durant will play in the end.If you choose the latter, the Thunder can only rely on their own offense to make up for the loopholes caused by the weakness of the defensive end.

Donovan chose the former in the end.Compared to Durant, Donovan is obviously more assured of Green.Even if he stands at the basket, the threat is still not as good as Durant.

As long as Durant enters the three-point line with the ball, Westbrook next to Green will immediately double-team him and deal with Durant with Robertson.

Such an adjustment, the effect is not bad!After Green missed a nearly open mid-range hit, Durant didn't even hit a one-on-two!
Green will never let Donovan down!
Of course, the Thunder's own offense didn't improve much either.The two sides fell into a defensive battle.Hitting irons, steals, turnovers, fouls, and free throws are all things that people don't like to watch.Although the shouts of Oracle Arena are still very loud, but the heartfelt cheers are much less.The game became boring.The director's camera swept over, and some people chatted.The attention is already out of the game!

For the players in the game, they are very focused.Whether it is the Thunder players or the Warriors players, they do their best for every offense and defense.

(End of this chapter)