NBA bench saves national team

Although they are all small lineups, it is clear that the strength of the Lakers is stronger than that of the Thunder. After all, except for Antetokounmpo, the remaining four players of the Lakers are all capable of three-point shooting, which can expand the space a lot.

But only three of the Thunder have the ability to shoot three-pointers, and Westbrook is still very strong... which is equivalent to none.

In this way, the Thunder's five small lineups are very passive, and they can only rely on Durant and Westbrook to forcibly open the situation and create opportunities.

However, the two brothers played really well in this game.

Especially Westbrook, who has really grown into a player with a big heart, and his dominance over the game has also become extremely strong at critical moments!

During the time when Durant was playing iron, he made continuous breakthrough layups, either scoring or causing damage, completely supporting the Thunder's offense.

In the past few seasons, Westbrook did not have such an ability.

After all, Westbrook has always been criticized for his offensive stability.

So this season, Westbrook has grown enough to move from a superstar to a superstar.

When Westbrook's touch began to decline, Durant stood up again. After regaining his touch, he first hit a mid-range jumper, then received a pass from Westbrook and threw a three-pointer.

Scored 5 points in a row.

The two brothers dominated the scoring for the Thunder for a period of time.

Lakers here.

Qin Feng and Kobe also responded. The two showed their super offensive methods and scored consecutively through their personal abilities.

When Qin Feng scores, he can also send out second passes from time to time, creating opportunities for teammates to make easy shots.

Morris and Lowry also lived up to expectations, and they were able to shoot and score when they got open.

With 3 minutes left before the end of the game, the Lakers had a 12-point lead, and the balance of victory was already tilting towards them.

beep.

Thunder coach Brooks got up and called a timeout, and re-arranged the tactics.

The emphasis on offense will be handed over to Durant and Westbrook, and the remaining players will desperately defend. Of course, if there is an open opportunity, they must be ready to shoot at any time.

Although it is still 12 points behind, in this three-point era, this is not a very stable leading score.

Once the Lakers' offense misfires, the Thunder only need to play a wave of fast-break counterattacks to catch up with the point difference, or even overtake.

The players nodded and did not lose confidence in the game.

They still want to give it a go.

If they can win the Lakers, it will be the first team to win the Lakers this season, which is completely immeasurable for the improvement of players' confidence.

If they beat the Lakers, the Thunder players will have the confidence to compete for the championship.

Pause back.

The Thunder attack.

Westbrook held the ball at the top of the arc and played a pick-and-roll with Durant.

This is the most commonly used high pick-and-roll tactic for the Thunder at critical moments.

After all, both are superstars. Whether the opponent is switching defenses or defending around the front, it is difficult to limit these two stars one-on-one.

And if you double-team, it will give another superstar a chance to make a completely open shot.

Therefore, Dewey's second young master's pick-and-roll can be said to be very unsolvable.

Just like the pick-and-roll of Janeway of the Heat, the pick-and-roll of Kobe and Qin Feng of the Lakers are very difficult to deal with.

The Lakers made a choice to flank Durant, but emptied Westbrook.

Westbrook's shooting ability is not as good as Durant's after all, and the difference is not a star and a half, but several grades.

You must know that Durant is a historic shooter, and Westbrook's shooting level can only be regarded as mid-range in the league.

Seeing that no one was defending, Westbrook was also smart. He didn't float outside to shoot, but rushed to the penalty area.

Both Antetokounmpo and Markieff Morris came up to defend, forming a siege against Westbrook, and did not give him an easy layup.

See here.

Westbrook was quick to think, and caught a glimpse of his teammates standing outside the three-point line, so with a flick of his wrist, he passed the basketball.

Reggie Jackson received the basketball from the perimeter and raised his hand for a three-pointer.

Boom!

The basketball bounced out of the basket.

Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound and then dribbled the ball quickly.

But he didn't have a chance to attack, because Ibaka's movement speed was also very fast. Although he couldn't run in front of Antetokounmpo, he was still eyeing after chasing him, ready to jump up at any time to block Antetokounmpo from behind.

Antetokounmpo broke through the penalty area and passed the basketball out.

Lowry received the basketball, made a fake shot to shake Westbrook away, dribbled the ball and broke through the penalty area, and easily completed a layup.

The point difference came to 14 points.

The Thunder attack.

After Westbrook dribbled the ball for halftime, after executing the tactics again, he saw that Reggie was still open, but this time Westbrook did not pass the ball.

Because Reggie's three-pointer is also poor, it is better to pass it to him than to shoot it yourself!

After making up his mind, Westbrook's expression became firm, with a bloodthirsty light in his eyes, he stopped outside the three-point line suddenly, and raised his hand to throw an open three-pointer.

The basketball arced high.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

Three point hit.

The point difference returned to 11 points!

moment.

Cheers erupted from the audience.

At the critical moment, Westbrook once again showed his scoring ability with a big heart!

"Beautiful goal bro! Keep it up!"

Durant roared excitedly.

Westbrook also twisted his butt on the spot and danced, very excited.

The Lakers offensive round.

After Lowry dribbled the ball for halftime, he handed the basketball to Qin Feng. The latter played a pick-and-roll with Kobe.

Kobe stopped near the free throw line and made a mid-range shot.

bang.

strike iron.

After Durant grabbed the rebound, he went down quickly and stopped on the three-point line. Regardless of who the defender in front of him was, he shot a three-pointer directly.

The basketball draws a perfect arc.

Swish.

Hollow into the network!

The point difference returned to 8 points and narrowed to single digits.

The audience once again burst into cheers like a mountain roar and a tsunami.

Durant also roared excitedly, seeing the hope of reversal again!

Lakers offense.

Qin Feng was attacking with the ball at the top of the arc, with only the basket in his eyes, and the defensive attention of all members of the Thunder team was also on Qin Feng.

The coach said that if Qin Feng wants to shoot a three-pointer, let him shoot it, but if he breaks through the penalty area, at least three people must double-team him!

Qin Feng continuum changed from front to back, broke through from the right with the ball, and went straight to the basket.

Ibaka, Durant, and Sefolosha all rushed towards Qin Feng, and the three formed a wall under the basket, trying to stop Qin Feng's attack.

I saw Qin Feng jumped up high, surrounded by three people, and was indeed disturbed.

Just when everyone thought that Qin Feng's attack would end in a mistake, he suddenly leaned towards Sefolosha.

The two confronted each other in the air.

At the moment of falling, Qin Feng threw the basketball out.

Sefolosha also waved uncontrollably to block the shot.

Snapped!

A crisp sound.

It hit Qin Feng's arm directly.

The basketball bounced out of the basket.

The referee's whistle also sounded, and Sefolosha was sentenced to a thug foul. Qin Feng got two free throws!

There was an uproar at the scene, followed by bursts of cheers.

"As expected of Qin Feng! Under the double-team defense of three people, he can still throw the basketball and cause a foul. His ability to control his body is really too strong!"

Mike Brin shook his head and said with emotion, looking at Qin Feng's eyes is like looking at a monster!