147. The rhythm of the game
Although Wu Dawei's goal was a blow to Brooks and Oklahoma fans who had just ignited hope, it was still early for the game to end, and they naturally did not give up hope.
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Wu's goal helped the Cavaliers hold the lead, and the pressure naturally returned to Kevin Durant's side, who has always been the hope of the Thunder on the offensive end as an extremely good offensive player.
The goal in the last round allowed Kevin Durant to regain a trace of confidence on the offensive end, and at the same time, it also made him feel that there is a better and simpler way to attack. Once again, he sought cooperation from his teammates, and the interior player once again rose to the high post to help Durant make a pick-and-roll.
Although Wu Dawei had a premonition of this pick-and-roll, whether he was a player who squeezed through the pick-and-roll from the upper line or a player who bypassed the pick-and-roll from the bottom line, no matter how fast his speed was, it would leave Kevin Durant a little space to shoot.
In most cases, because the opponent is not much different from him, so if the opponent chooses to jump up and shoot directly after the block, then Wu Dawei can rely on his strong prediction ability, after bypassing the person who blocks and dismantles, he can directly rush forward, even if he can't cover the opponent, he can also disrupt the opponent's shooting rhythm.
And for Durant, such a problem is not a thing. He is so tall that standing with Wu Dawei, from a distance, he will even feel that he is a head taller than Wu Dawei; Coupled with his extraordinarily long arm span, Kevin Durant can jump directly and shoot directly by relying on the gap between Wu Dawei's body when blocking and dismantling. His range covers almost the entire half, which is why he is so confident.
And if Wu Dawei chooses not to bypass the opponent, but chooses to switch defenses with his teammates, then I believe that Kevin Durant will have no scruples, and he will not hesitate to hold the ball and rush strongly, find a better position for himself to attack.
Therefore, Wu Dawei did not choose to switch defenses with his teammates, he knew very well that his mission on the defensive end of this game was to strangle Kevin Durant's tactics on the offensive end, and so far, he has done a good job; Only this time, he was still a step slower.
Kevin Durant relied on Wu Dawei to bypass the physical gap of the blocker, stepped on the three-point line, and completed a jumper!
The basketball almost flew over the tips of Wu Dawei's fingers, and Kevin Durant vividly showed his huge advantage in height at this moment.
The score was caught up again, and the pressure was back on the Cavaliers' side. Sessions had the ball past half court, and then he also asked for a pick-and-roll from his teammate before heading inside. Sefrosa still stuck to Wu Dawei, and this time, he worked harder than last time. He barely gets involved in the Thunder's offense, leaving his body on the defensive end.
Wu Dawei was stuck by Sefrosa for a while, Sessions rushed into the inside, a pick-and-roll, the basketball crossed the basket, and the rebound was bagged by the Thunder!
This is the Thunder's chance, and the thoughts that flashed through the minds of Oklahoma fans at the Ford Center immediately made them shout that if they scored one more goal, they would put more pressure on the Cavaliers!
It was still Kevin Durant who held the ball on the offensive end, and it was another pick-and-roll cooperation, this time, Kevin Durant hit a three-pointer one step away from the three-point line!
The score was equalized by the Oklahoma City team in an instant!
The crowd cheered as if they had won the game.
After the goal, Kevin Durant spread his hands to Wu Dawei next to him, and at the beginning of the second quarter, he scored 7 points in a row, and his hand was so good, and naturally he did not forget Wu Dawei's arrogant appearance in the first quarter. β¦,
Cavaliers head coach Byron Scott quickly made personnel changes, bringing Brazilian Andre Vallejo on the inside and Maurice Williams on the perimeter on the court. The Thunder, on the other hand, also made corresponding adjustments, and James Harden returned to the game.
The two sides fought to a 40-all draw, and the second quarter had already been played for 5 minutes. No matter how excited the fans at the Ford Center are now, the ball is still in the hands of the Cavaliers, and it is undeniable that despite the Thunder's aggressive play, it is the Cavaliers who are currently in control.
Williams possessed the ball over the half court and faced James Harden, although Harden's body was much stronger than Williams, Williams was not too afraid of this young junior, and Harden's defense was not too tough compared to Westbrook.
Williams made a disguised dribble in front of his body, and he forced Harden's defense to kill inside, but his shaking did not shake Harden away, so he was quickly squeezed off the original route by the opponent's strong body.
By the time Williams threw the ball out of his hands, he was already outside the paint zone, and it was a reluctant shot because the basketball had no intention of going into the basket at all, and it was snorting on the front edge of the basket.
A successful defense!
When the basketball bounced off the rim of the basket and there was no chance of scoring again, the cheers erupted in the Ford Center because they were suppressed for a whole game and were about to have a real chance to fight back!
Bring the game back to the rhythm of the Oklahoma City Thunder!
The basketball bounced up, and all that remained was the scramble for rebounds, but the picture of Vallejo being stuck behind Ibaka made Thunder fans feel that this would be a place without suspense!
The basketball bounced high, Ibaka looked up at the basketball while holding Valechowka behind him, he could see where the basketball landed, and Ibaka jumped!
He raised his hands high, and the basketball was about to fall into his hands in the next second, but suddenly changed direction!
Ibaka felt a strong wind suddenly blow beside him, and then, a figure suddenly appeared beside him!
Outside the court, Oklahoma fans saw a figure rush into the paint, then grab the basketball before Ibaka, and then there was a shocking two-handed basket!
Wu Dawei's No. 0 jersey shines incomparably at this moment! He kept that precarious lead for the Cavaliers at the moment when the tempo of the game was about to be reversed.
42οΌ40γ The stadium was silent for a while, and the cheers of the Oklahoma fans just now seemed to be in the past, and disappointment seemed to be written on everyone's faces, which made Ibaka feel much chagrin.
βSHITοΌβ For the duck in his hand flew away in front of his eyes again, Ibaka hated himself for not doing anything, he scolded angrily, and suddenly felt someone tap on the shoulder, he turned his head and saw Durant's comforting expression: "It's okay, Sergi." We still have a chance, and I need your help! β
The image of Kevin Durant holding the ball on the offensive end gave Oklahoma fans a glimmer of hope, although Wu Dawei's unexpected goal just now made them disappointed, but it does not mean that they have no chance in this game. As long as they score a goal, then do another successful defense on the defensive end, and watch Wu Dawei in case he suddenly makes another halfway shot, then Oklahoma fans believe that the rhythm of the game will still return to the hands of the Thunder!
Once again, Durant was planning to attack on his own, and Serge Ibaka took the initiative to run near the halfway line to help Durant make a pick-and-roll. Then Durant still used the blocking intention to get rid of Wu Dawei like he did last time.
Wu Dawei did not bypass Ibaka's body from the bottom line this time, but followed Durant closely and bypassed Ibaka from the upline, so that Wu Dawei was one position behind Durant. Such a situation makes Durant's vision open in an instant, and the closer he gets to the basket, the greater the chance of scoring! This is something that every attacker knows. β¦,
Therefore, in the face of such an open marching field, Kevin Durant did not choose to shoot directly, he launched an offensive on the inside. But when he rushed to the free throw line, he was forced to stop by Gibson who came from the baseline to make up for it!
Since he scored seven straight points on the offensive end, the Cavaliers' defense has been focused on containing Durant as a top priority.
The hot Durant faced Gibson, he did not choose to distribute the ball to his teammates who were in the open position on the outside, Gibson was too short for him, and at this distance, Durant had plenty of self-confidence!
So, Durant jumped!
His body is very straight in the air! When he lifted the ball over his head, he was completely helpless against Gibson, but he didn't give up and still pounced on Durant. Although this did not pose a threat to Durant, Durant still leaned back slightly, creating a wider field of vision for himself.
When he fully stretched his body in the air, Durant didn't hesitate to throw the ball to the basket!
However, with a flick of his wrist, he suddenly felt that he couldn't exert his strength! There was a tremendous force up and down, and almost instantly, he felt the basketball out of his grasp.
He's capped!
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