NBA bench saves national team

After asking a few more questions, the reporters ended their pre-match interviews.

then.

Players from both sides came to the court through the long player tunnel and started warm-up training.

The stadium no longer has that dignified and tense atmosphere.

The atmosphere of the Thunder is relatively relaxed.

The Celtics, on the other hand, exuded a sense of desolation in the sunset.

The warm-up is over soon.

The starters of both sides came on stage.

The Thunder's starting lineup is Chandler, Ibaka, Durant, Qin Feng, and Westbrook.

A proper five-star lineup.

According to relevant statistics, when the five starting players of the Thunder are on the court at the same time, the net difference in 22 rounds is as high as [-] points.

This data is the most in history, which is really terrifying.

Chandler, Ibaka, and Qin Feng are all players at the best defensive team level.

Both Chandler and Qin Feng have proven themselves, while Ibaka has made himself stronger in the penalty area through his hard work during the offseason.

So far this season, Ibaka has averaged 2.4 blocks per game, ranking eighth in the league.

No. 3.6 on the block list is undoubtedly Qin Feng, with an average of [-] blocks per game.

In addition to these three defensive champions, there are also three super scorers Qin Feng, Durant, and Westbrook.

It can be said that the Thunder's lineup must be offensive and offensive, and defensive and defensive.

The starting lineup of the Celtics is Steensma, Brandon Bass, Pierce, Ray Allen, Rondo.

It's still the lineup of the Big Three, but it doesn't look threatening anymore.

Both sides jump the ball.

The passionate Chandler shot the basketball.

After Westbrook dribbled the ball for halftime, he was still very careful in facing Rondo's defense. Instead of choosing a personal breakthrough, he called Chandler to come up to the high position and completed the high position pick-and-roll tactic.

After breaking through the penalty area, he wanted to pass the basketball back to Chandler who followed up, but found that the Celtics had fully prepared for the defense of the penalty area, so he had no choice but to pass the basketball to Durant.

Durant held high and hit high, and after receiving the basketball, he shot a mid-range shot directly against Pierce's defense.

Swish.

Hit steadily.

Adu patted his chest and pointed his finger towards the ceiling, indicating that he was in good condition.

And there was a strong desire to attack in his eyes.

Obviously he hasn't recovered from the oppressive atmosphere in the All-Stars, so he needs to vent his emotions in this game.

Celtics offense.

Rondo dribbled the ball through half court and passed the basketball to Pierce.

Uncle Pi continuously crossed steps and changed direction, using his signature stunt to turn over and jump and throw the basketball into the basket.

The Thunder attack.

Durant received the basketball again and signaled his teammates to open up space and he wanted to play singles.

He made a series of sharp changes of direction, and finally made a fake move of worshiping Buddha and shook Pierce away. After breaking through the penalty area, he made a thunderous dunk.

Because of Garnett's absence, the Green Army's defense in the penalty area has become weak.

After Durant broke through Pierce, there was no obstacle, so he could easily complete the dunk.

The Green Army coach Rivers on the sidelines saw him and shook his head helplessly, missing Garnett so much at this moment.

If Garnett was there, why would Durant, a young man, be so rampant.

Celtics offense.

After Pierce broke through to attract double-teams, he passed the basketball to Ray Allen, who hit a corner three-pointer.

In the next few minutes, both sides maintained a highly efficient offense.

After Durant scored consecutively for the Thunder, Qin Feng also stood up to show his personal incomprehensible offensive ability, and he specifically picked the weak penalty area of ​​the Celtics to start, breaking through the penalty area to complete layups.

The same is true for Westbrook.

It can be said that the Celtics' penalty area was sieved by Qin Feng and Westbrook, leaking everywhere.

The main offensive power of the Celtics is concentrated in the hands of two veteran players, Pierce and Ray Allen.

There is no way, the offensive ability of the rest of the players is too hip.

Center Steensma and power forward Brandon Bass do not have the ability to attack independently at all.

Although the head point guard Rondo has a certain offensive ability, but the embarrassing thing is that his shooting is outrageous, and his shooting percentage is ridiculously low.

Westbrook Lai has a zombie jumper that can make two gestures, but Korondo doesn't have the ability to shoot at all.

This is also the biggest shortcoming of Rondo's career, and even limits his upper limit.

The first quarter is over.

25: 36.

The Thunder have gained an 11-point lead and are in control of the game without any suspense.

But as the iron-blooded green army with a glorious team history, it is obvious that they will not just surrender like this.

Even if they fight to the last person, they will not give up fighting.

This is the fighting spirit integrated into the bone marrow of the Green Army.

The second quarter begins.

The substitute players of the Green Army suddenly attacked and played high-intensity and high-quality defense, limiting the performance of the Thunder's substitute players in one fell swoop.

Among them, led by two defensive champions Pietrus and Bradley, while limiting the Thunder's scoring, they also showed a fiery shooting touch.

The two hit three-pointers one after another, reducing the point difference to 1 points in less than 5 minute.

But the Thunder are not panicking.

Head coach Brooks sent Westbrook to lead the team.

Westbrook made two consecutive breakthrough layups and quickly helped the team stabilize the situation.

The two sides fell into a stalemate.

The head coach of the Green Army Rivers took the lead and couldn't help but put on the main lineup.

Pierce continued his excellent performance in the first quarter and hit consecutive singles, which made him very excited, tearing up his jersey and celebrating continuously.

"Pierce has started to be arrogant again! Let's see how I can limit him after I play!"

Durant said excitedly, as if he saw some challenges in this boring game.

"Okay, then the heavy responsibility of restricting Pierce will be handed over to you."

Qin Feng nodded and said, also with great interest.

At this stage, Durant is a big killer on the offensive end, but he is not too threatening on the defensive end. It is only because of his height and long arms that he can cause a lot of trouble to opponents.

In the two matches against the Celtics last season, the first time Durant couldn't restrain the experienced Pierce at all, and the second time he had no chance at all, because Qin Feng wanted to fulfill his promise to keep Pierce clean , Going to defend Pierce from the beginning of the game.

Now, Durant has taken the initiative to take over the important task of defending Pierce, which makes people look forward to it.

If Pierce is defended, then the game will be even less suspenseful, and it is very likely that the game can enter garbage time before the end of the first half.

If Pierce can't be guarded, then the game will be more difficult!

The superstars of the Thunder must come up with a better state to deal with the game!

As he was talking, Brooks changed Durant and Qin Feng to the court.

Durant walked towards Uncle Pi confidently.

"Pierce! I won't let you continue to be arrogant!"