After the twenty-second pause, the Oklahoma City Thunder made a significant change on the offensive end, that is, the ball is no longer concentrated in the hands of Kevin Durant, and every player on the court has Whenever he gets the ball, he has the opportunity to attack with the ball. The first player to take a shot after the game restarted was Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins, but Kendrick Perkins' hook shot failed to hit the basket.
"I really don't understand why the Thunder players let Kendrick Perkins shoot. Don't they know that Kendrick Perkins' shooting is actually not good?" Xu Nuo said in confusion. thought. []
"It seems that they want to focus on the team as a whole and strive to bring out the best strength of the team." Coach Larry Brown, who was sitting on the side of the court, murmured with piercing eyes.
Although Kendrick Perkins missed the shot, power forward Serge Ibaka jumped high and collected the ball before David West and Roy Hibbert could grab it. into his arms. Immediately afterwards, Serge Ibaka did not put the ball down at all, but raised it high and shot against Roy Hibbert's defense.
"This goal fully demonstrated Serge Ibaka's excellent physical fitness and good offensive awareness." On-site commentator Jeff Van Gundy said, "However, after nearly three minutes, Oklahoma City The MaCity Thunder finally scored the team¡¯s second goal in this game, it¡¯s really not easy!¡±
"If they really no longer concentrate the ball in the hands of one person, but rely on the strength of all the players on the team, then it will be much more difficult for us to defend" Promise from DeMar DeRozan Taking the ball, he dribbled forward and thought to himself.
As soon as Xunuo dribbled the ball into the frontcourt, power forward David West immediately moved to the high post to set up a pick-and-roll for Xunuo. When Xunuo used David West's screen to get rid of Russell Westbrook, Xunuo suddenly discovered There actually appeared in front of him a channel leading directly to the Oklahoma City Thunder basket. Xu Nuo knew in his heart that this passage was created by Danny Granger and the others by taking advantage of their opponents' defensive attention. Without any further thought, he immediately started to attack the Oklahoma City Thunder's basket.
"What's going on?" Coach Scott Brooks, head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, yelled on the sidelines, pointing to the promise of a breakthrough with the ball. "How can we let our opponents break through us so easily?" Line of defense?"
However, before coach Scott Brooks¡¯ words came to fruition, power forward Serge Ibaka had already moved quickly to make up for the promise. However, Xu Nuo used only a simple behind-the-back dribble to avoid Serge Ibaka's defense, and then went to the Oklahoma City Thunder basket for an easy layup. Coach Scott Brooks held up his hands with a helpless expression on his face.
"We have so many people inside, but we still let him break in!" Coach Scott Brooks thought angrily.
However, the players of the Oklahoma City Thunder are younger than the players of the Indiana Pacers, and their reaction speed and movement speed are also faster. After promising a layup, Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Thapo Sefolosha immediately served from the baseline. After receiving the ball, Russell Westbrook immediately rushed forward with the ball at high speed. At this point, the Indiana Pacers defense is not in position yet, and only promises to chase down Russell Westbrook. After reaching the frontcourt, Russell Westbrook immediately passed the ball. Kevin Durant on the other side of the court received the ball outside the three-point line and immediately made a steady three-pointer from the outside. Between the two teams, The score difference between them was only three points in an instant.
"Did you see it? No matter in terms of speed or movement rate, you are much slower than us." Russell Westbrook turned around and said to Xu Nuo standing behind him.
"Oh?" Xu Nuo frowned slightly and said calmly, "Do you think that's the case?"
Russell Westbrook did not answer, but showed a slightly contemptuous smile, turned around and ran towards his team's half. However, just when Russell Westbrook turned around to prepare to defend, Russell Westbrook was almost taken aback.
Because, at this time, the promise was almost in front of him!
"Too fast!" Russell Westbrook murmured, "Is this kid cheating?"
"Hey, Russell, there's no need to be so surprised." Seeing Russell Westbrook's surprised expression, Xu Nuo couldn't help but smile. At this moment, Xunuo suddenly stopped in front of Russell Westbrook. Before Russell Westbrook could react, Xunuo had already started again and passed with a cross-step breakthrough.Russell Westbrook in front of him then held the ball and headed straight towards the Oklahoma City Thunder basket!
"What on earth is that kid Russell doing!" Coach Scott Brooks thought bitterly on the sidelines.
While promising to get rid of Russell Westbrook and rushing towards the Oklahoma City Thunder interior with the ball, the Oklahoma City Thunder's two major interior players Kendrick Perkins and Serge Ibaka moved at the same time, trying to block Promise's progress. Although Xu Nuo had just entered the penalty area and was still a long way from the basket, Xu Nuo still threw the ball in his hand toward the basket. Neither Kendrick Perkins nor Serge Ibaka had time to jump up to interfere with the promised shot, and could only watch the ball fly over their heads.
Behind Xu Nuo, Russell Westbrook was also looking at the ball rolling in the air.
"Don't go in!" Russell Westbrook prayed silently in his heart.
However, Russell Westbrook¡¯s prayers had no effect, and the ball still hit the net steadily. Xu Nuo raised his arms high and clenched his hands firmly into fists.
"Nine times out of ten," Xu Nuo said with a smile.
"After Danny Granger scored eight points in a row, Xu Nuo also scored four points in a row. So far, all the points scored by the Indiana Pacers have been scored by Danny Granger and Xu Nuo. "." Game commentator Jeff Van Gundy said, "The reason why the Indiana Pacers did this is definitely not random. It is obviously aimed at the Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant and Russell Serge Westbrook for two!¡±
Xu Nuo bent down, ready to let go, and glanced sideways at Jeff Van Gundy, who was sitting in the commentary box by the court. When Xu Nuo was still in China, he was just a fan and didn't like Jeff Van Gundy who was the head coach of the Houston Rockets. Now Xu Nuo doesn't like Jeff Van Gundy even more. Xu Nuo snorted coldly and began to face Russell Westbrook, who dribbled the ball in front of him.
Although Kevin Durant once again hit a mid-range shot under Danny Granger's defense, he soon assisted Danny Granger and David West on the offensive end for layups. Score. At 16:9, the Indiana Pacers, playing away from home, turned away and actually led the Oklahoma City Thunder at home by seven points!
"We are only halfway through the first quarter, but as the main point guard of the Indiana Pacers, Xu Nuo has already recorded five assists!" Jeff Van Gundy said, "It seems that Xu Nuo plans to finish the game after this game. He mainly focused on passing the ball, but despite this, Xu Nuo also scored four points!"
Sitting on the Oklahoma City Thunder coaching bench, Coach Scott Brooks couldn't help but bury his head deeply in his arms. Now Coach Scott Brooks began to be troubled by a question that troubled the twenty-nine players in the league. The problem occupied by the head coach of the team is¡ª¡ª
How should we limit promises that are at their best?
This problem once troubled the three team coaches Stan Van Gundy, Erik Spoelstra and Doc Rivers in this playoffs. Now, this problem has also been spread out. in front of coach Scott Brooks.
However, coach Doc Rivers has Rajon Rondo in his hands, and coach Scott Brooks has Russell Westbrook in his hands. The two of them will not be as good as coach Stan Van Gundy and Eric ¡¤Coach Spoelstra is too entangled in that.
Even so, this issue is still a very serious one.
At this moment, Xu Nuo on the court received a back pass from inside power forward David West and hit a long shot from the outside three-pointer! At 19:11, the Indiana Pacers have led the Oklahoma City Thunder by eight points!
"Promise moment!" On-site commentator Jeff Van Gundy said loudly, "Now the game is undoubtedly a promise moment! Seven points and five assists! Although Danny Granger scored four points in a row after the opening, this time The halo of promise has undoubtedly overshadowed Danny Granger's performance! From the beginning of the game, the performance of both of them has been almost perfect!"
Listening to Jeff Van Gundy's almost incoherent explanation, Xu Nuo couldn't help but sneer at the corner of his mouth.
Coach Scott Brooks shook his head helplessly and had to stand up again to request a long timeout. In the first timeout, the focus on the Indiana Pacers bench was Danny Granger, and this time, the focus on the bench turned to promise.
"What a good fight!" Danny Granger patted Xu Nuo's shoulder lightly and said with a smile.