overlooking the pitch

Chapter 537

Thunder fans are worried, and Thunder players are also distressed about how to solve their current defense.Double-teaming doesn't work, and more importantly, this Clippers is not a one-point flower. Chris Paul and Anthony Davis in this game fully proved that this Clippers is still a team. What about the Big Three team?

In the second half, the Thunder began to change from double-teaming and area defense in the first half to man-marking and assisting and double-teaming inside. At the same time, the Clippers' defensive strategy also changed.

The Thunder's internal autonomous offensive ability is average, and it can even be said to be a bit poor. Serge Ibaka and Kendrick Perkins can only score after receiving the pass, but the Thunder's pass after the outside pick-and-roll It's not doing well, Russell Westbrook can still make some passes, but Kevin Durant often only sees the basket in the first moment when he bypasses the pick-and-roll. It's a habit that's hard to change.

He is changing to Anson and LeBron James. One of the two is the double MVP winner of the previous year, and the other is the double MVP winner of last season. Interestingly, they all have two on their labels. Words, versatility, offensive and defensive integration, in this season, this teenager who may become one of the best scoring machines in history is beginning to move in this direction.

This year his defense has improved very well, but passing the ball cannot be easily practiced in a day or two. He wants to start driving the offense inside, which is very important for the Thunder's offense in the future. As long as the situation on the inside is opened, it will have a good effect on the outside line of the Thunder that feels a little cold in the second quarter.

With the cooperation of Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka, Serge Ibaka has made a very obvious improvement in the problem of outside shooting this season, and now he has become an excellent player. A mid-range shooter and a three-point shooter with a certain threat on the three-point line.It seems that in the collocation of the top perimeter, a space-type power forward is absolutely indispensable.

This time, Anthony Davis did a great job of changing defense. He actually showed no slower pace than Kevin Durant at this time. When he broke into the penalty area, Kevin Durant still did not Find a chance to shoot, and at this time, he was forced to pass the ball to Serge Ibaka on the outside.

The pass was a bit later than it should have been, Kevin Durant still wanted to score the first time himself, and Serge Ibaka's best scoring opportunity had been blocked. Missed, Anson appeared in front of Serge Ibaka.

It might be a little tough for Anson to break the ball off Kevin Durant, but Serge Ibaka?Wanting to break through in front of Anson, he seemed to be thinking a little too much. The ball in his hand was broken by Anson at the first moment of the ball. In order to stop this fast break, Serge Ibaka decisively sent his Third foul.

The Clippers have already begun to play towards the script that was laid out at the beginning. They fell behind in the first quarter and tied in the second quarter. The third quarter should be their own performance time, crushing the Thunder, and now they are in the beginning of the third quarter. , The Clippers seem to be doing the same.The crispness and decisiveness on the defensive end and the turmoil on the offensive end all made it difficult for the Thunder to parry.

"The familiar third quarter belongs to the third quarter of the Clippers. Last season, the Clippers averaged 10.8 points per game in the third quarter. It is said that the third quarter of the Clippers is invincible. The most frequent is also their third quarter, and it is also their third quarter that widens the gap with steals.” The commentary combination of Jack Van Gundy and Bill Walton is obviously the commentary of Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley There is a difference.

The latter's sensitivity to data is more about the data of the players. They are the commentators of the birth of the players. They will have a thorough understanding of the data of the players, the records achieved, and the performance of this game.

In this regard, older players like Bill Walton and coach-born commentators like Jeff Van Gundy like to pay more attention to the team's data. Regarding the characteristics of each team, They may not be any different than the head coach, and some teams even have a better understanding than the head coach.

"Don't underestimate the third quarter of the Clippers this season. Their third quarter this season is more surprising than last season. Their performance is very good. There is no team this season that can not be beaten in the third quarter. They scored more than 10 points. The lowest team may be the Grizzlies, and they were still beaten by the Clippers 27:16 in the third quarter. With their defense, they were still defeated by the Clippers The Clippers scored 27 points, and other teams can be imagined!" Jeff Van Gundy also had lingering fears about the third quarter of the Clippers. The head coach who taught Yao Ming is very familiar to Chinese audiences. Even he admits that the Clippers are terrible in the third quarter, which shows how strong the Clippers are in the third quarter.

"After all, it is normal for the Clippers to clock in and get off work in the third quarter. In order to have a good rest in the fourth quarter, the group of main players must work harder in the third quarter! Otherwise, why let him play in the fourth quarter?" It’s so comfortable to stay on the bench and watch the game.” At this time, even Bill Walton, a serious and experienced commentator, knew the stalk of the Clippers clocking out of work in three quarters, and made fun of them.

The Thunder's resistance was very firm. They still did not allow the Clippers to break the 10-point lead in a single quarter until the last round of the third quarter, 32:24. This is the advantage the Clippers gained in the third quarter. When they thought that the Clippers' record of at least 10 points in the third quarter would be broken, Anson once again broke the fantasy of these ordinary fans.

4.1 seconds after the last time, at the bottom line for a quick free throw, An Sheng ran all the way after receiving the ball. When he was at the logo of the midfielder, the time was almost over, and Kevin Durant just extended his arm symbolically. Interfere with An Sheng's three-pointer.Unexpectedly, Anson's lucky three-pointer from the logo got into the Nets, allowing the Clippers to play a 35:24 game in the third quarter with a margin of 11 points, maintaining their record.

At this moment, whether it is the Thunder fans on the sidelines, the Clippers fans in front of the TV, or neutral fans, there is a sense of invincibility for the Clippers in the third quarter. In the third quarter, the Clippers are an aircraft carrier.

(End of this chapter)