Super Heavy Artillery - v3 Chapter 714

“Super Heavy Artillery (

The opponent can be underestimated strategically, but the opponent must be valued tactically.

This season, there are many teams that everyone will have a headache after encountering. The Thunder themselves are one of them, and they are very clear about the way and attitude to face such a situation.

The content of Donovan’s training with the Thunder’s players did not specifically target the characteristics of the Lakers, and it was not different from usual training. Although how to play their own offense normally under the defensive level of the Lakers has always been a difficulty that Donovan must help the players to overcome in this game, the training before the game is only an ideal. The simulated result under the circumstances, everything will be different when it comes to the game.

Those so-called targeted preparations are just countermeasures based on what their opponents have shown in previous games with other teams. The Thunder have not played against the Lakers this season, so everything is hard to say. Some teams are very powerful, but they will encounter teams that can’t be beaten by one or two. Just like the Suns in the previous few seasons, once they met a strong team, they became a super Saiyan.

Therefore, throughout the afternoon when they officially entered the game preparation phase, the Thunder players practiced some regular coordination of pick-and-roll screens, passing and receiving, and defensive transitions. These are things that can always play a role in the game. No matter what tactics the opponent will use, no matter what rhythm the game enters, the most basic things are the most guaranteed. Especially for teams like the Thunder, with three-pointers like Anlo and Gallinari, the offensive end often only needs one screen to complete.

However, An Luo’s burden is not light. No matter how the Lakers play, the Thunder will definitely not be able to count on insiders offensively in this upcoming game. Even players like Westbrook who are good at rushing into the penalty area to score can’t provide much help. The Lakers have a solid defensive ability, and they only need to play normally to cause huge trouble for the Thunder.

In contrast, the outside attack is indeed not as stable as the inside attack, but the area of ​​the attack can be many times wider. This is even more difficult for defense. The Lakers’ perimeter defense is not weak, but there is no particularly safe way to limit the Thunder’s perimeter scoring. Unless An Luo and others feel bad.

It is conceivable that when the Thunder’s inside line was blocked by the Lakers, Anlow’s scoring became critical. As long as he can shoot from beyond the three-point line, not only can he help the Thunder score, but more importantly, he can help reduce pressure on the inside by affecting the Lakers’ defensive appeal. To win the game, you still need to blossom inside and out.

When entering the game arena, the players on both sides were “indiscriminately bombarded” by reporters and media waiting outside. Whenever a heavyweight game arrives, the most active people are always these people with “long guns and short guns”.

“There is no doubt that the Lakers are a very strong team. They have LeBron and Anthony, the strongest combination of strikers in the league, and a group of outstanding role players. Obviously, we are not willing to be in the game. Encountered such an opponent. But unfortunately, we will play against them four times this season.” Donovan is still the same, first complimenting the opponent vigorously, and then changing his voice, saying: “Of course, every season we There will be many such opponents. If you want to go to the end, you must always face those strong opponents and difficult matches. For this, we have enough experience. I believe that this night will not disappoint everyone.”

The players are different! Not to mention the American players like Westbrook, even Anlo has been particularly aggressive.

“We need a strong opponent like the Lakers. After all, in the past two consecutive seasons, we have grown up one game after another. LeBron and Anthony are really strong players, but I Think we will have the last laugh, we have found a way to win the game.”

The Lakers players are equally confident. LeBron James, who is still recognized by most fans as the league’s top star this season, is looking forward to this game with the Thunder.

“I know how difficult it is for a team to win the championship for two consecutive years! All teams want to beat them, as if the whole world will stop them. And now, we have to do that. “

“We have carefully studied their game videos and found the key to the problem. Once we bring the game to our own rhythm, it will not be a very difficult thing. I am very convinced of this! “

Another core player, Anthony Davis, is even more direct.

“We will beat them! We will take away the victory in this city, just like what we have been doing before.”

However, what the players said before the game has no practical significance. In the game, the players still have to fight with real guns before they can tell the winner. For this, all players and people in the circle are very clear. Only those reporters will publish these words after processing them, and create some contradictions in an effort to arouse everyone’s attention.

This kind of thing is well known to everyone. Especially the players who have been in this league for a long time are more familiar. But for many players, they do not reject this kind of thing. After all, the benefits of higher attention are not only enjoyed by the news media, players are also one of the beneficiaries. In many cases, the players will even deliberately create some news, so that more people pay attention to them. In this league, players are like a commodity, and there are very few people who have huge attention in themselves like An Luo.

Of course, these did not have much impact on the upcoming game.

When Westbrook’s name was yelled by the emcee at the scene for the last time, the atmosphere of the Chesapeake Energy Arena instantly reached its peak. Every night, Oklahoma fans are very awesome. They never seem to bring any negative emotions to the Thunder players, provided that these players are still playing in Thunder jerseys.

An Luo has always enjoyed this atmosphere and he feels very comfortable playing here. There is never a shortage of cheers and applause. Whether the game is adversity or prosperity, even if the Thunder is unable to recover, as long as the game is not over, the “OKC” cries in the Chesapeake Energy Arena will not stop.

The starting players of both sides have appeared one after another, and the game is about to begin.

On the Lakers’ side, LeBron James and Anthony Davis led, and Danny Green, JaVale McGee and Avery Bradley three defensive champions were placed on the starting lineup at the same time. Leaving aside this set of starting offensive capabilities, the defensive end really makes Donovan feel a headache. It’s really too strong! The backcourt defense composed of James and Avery Bradley, although the latter’s strength has fallen a lot due to injuries, is still enough for Westbrook and Anlow to drink a pot. What’s more, Danny Green is staring at him on the front line. It’s really not easy for the Thunder to honor their harsh words before the game.

Donovan didn’t adjust his own starting lineup. It was still Westbrook and Anlow partner, Robertson was still in the third position, Gallinari topped the fourth position, and Adams was in the interior. Compared to the Lakers, the Thunder’s defense is indeed worse. Although Anlow and Robertson’s front line defense is not inferior to the Lakers, other positions can provide limited help.

Adams and McDonald went to the middle circle and started to jump the ball, the latter easily assigned the ball to Davis. I have to say that this guy’s physical fitness is really enviable, that is, his brain is often short-circuited during the game. If it is normal, the achievement will definitely exceed this.

The ball was brought to the top of the arc by James. In the Lakers lineup, James played the number one position. Players like him are equally lethal in any position on the court. But Westbrook is not feeling well! His height, wingspan and physical fitness are absolutely unmatched in No. 1, but it is really a bit tricky to face James.

Of course, Westbrook can still create some difficulties for James. After all, his speed and flexibility are still in the upper hand, as long as he is not slack and risky to steal and can still occupy a favorable position, the defense will not have much problem.

However, the Lakers are obviously not ready to let James go to charge. After all, he’s getting older and it’s the regular season. James only needs to do what he needs to do in the number one position.

Davis pulled directly outside the three-point line, and McGee also took advantage of the opportunity to go outside the free throw line and made a pick and roll for James, successfully covering the latter to the penalty area. The Thunder immediately changed defense, Adams stepped to the basket in two steps, grabbed the position, held his hands high, and blocked the space for James’ layup.

However, James did not choose to end the offense himself. He hit the ground and hung the ball from Adams’ head to McGee, who caught the ball and turned, took Westbrook to the left, then immediately turned back, hit the ball with his right hand, and scored the ball.

McGee may not be the first choice for James to pass the ball, after all, Davis is already in a good position beyond the three-point line, and the opportunity has come out. However, the Thunder’s defensive strategy is obviously to double Davis. Gallinari defended closely, and Robertson followed closely, staring at him. Once Davis got caught in a double team, he didn’t have the skillful passing ability of James.

After the ball was scored, Adams retreated to the bottom line and started serving.

Westbrook is advancing with the ball. He remembers Donovan’s instructions. While maintaining a very fast advancing speed, Yu Guang is always looking at the positions of An Luo and Gallinari.

In Donovan’s offensive tactics, what Anlo needs to do is to shoot and shoot three-pointers. During training in the afternoon, Donovan confessed to An Luo and asked him to go up no matter what opportunity or situation, as long as An Luo felt it was possible, he would resolutely shoot! This is not only the trust that Anlo’s stable performance has brought to Donovan for a long time, but also an attempt by Donovan to actively seize the initiative of the game. As long as Anlo makes a few three-pointers from beyond the three-point line, the Lakers’ defense will be pushed out. At that time, Thunder’s opportunity came out.

Therefore, in many cases, what the fans see is not the real intention of the head coach when arranging strategies and tactics. Donovan did not place his hope of winning on An Luo. After all, everyone knows An Luo’s ability, and Vogel must have prepared corresponding countermeasures. Therefore, he must find the second point that can contribute to the score stably.

An Luo was faster than Westbrook, and he rushed directly towards the bottom corner on the right. The Lakers defensive player standing in front of him is Bradley, a former defensive player. Anlo has played in this league for four years, and he has encountered many defensive players~www.mtlnovel.com~ but Bradley gave him a different feeling.

Bradley is half a head shorter than Anlow, but his wingspan is terrifying and his speed is not slow. He is not like James who always gives people a very strong sense of oppression, nor is he as suffocating as Leonard’s “death coil”, but he always sticks to An Luo’s side, even Ann When Luo used the screen of his teammates, he was able to return to the best defensive position in the shortest time. The feeling for An Luo is that this guy is a brown candy that can’t get rid of.

However, An Luo still received the ball from Westbrook. With Gallinari’s cover, he got stuck in the first step, then turned back and carried Bradley into it. Bradley’s core strength is very good, especially the lower limb strength, quite excellent, but after all, it is the injured person, who is arched by An Luo, and it is a bit unable to resist.

Taking advantage of the advantage, An Luo naturally took advantage of the victory to pursue, and went all the way to the elbow zone with Bradley. Of course, he didn’t have enough energy to fight the opponent. At this time, he used all his strength to make his situation very passive. After approaching the free throw line, An Luo violently pushed Bradley away, then turned his feet, exerted his feet, and made a turn over jumper to score the ball.

After the goal was scored, the Thunder fans on the scene gave An Luo a very warm cheer, but he didn’t seem particularly happy.

The Lakers’ defense is really strong. After all, when An Luo started to fight back and forth, it was when his offense was particularly difficult. Bradley never gave him a chance to shoot a three-pointer. More importantly, when Anlo clearly pressed Bradley to the basket, other Lakers players did not rush to help defend. Neither gave the Thunder a chance to score easily.

It seems that tonight must be another tough battle!