Chapter seven hundred and sixty first beep strange
The brand new Spurs vs. Li Liang's Thunder, as the opening game, this showdown attracted enough attention.
The Thunder's starting lineup has stabilized, with five long-handed monsters, Li Liang felt the great enthusiasm from the fans of the Oxford City on the blue floor of the Energy Center.
Because of Ade's arrival, the Spurs once again line up the double tower lineup in the interior, while the outside was Tony Parker, Green and Wiggins.
For Wiggins, being able to leave the Lakers and come to the Spurs is not a good thing for his career.
The Lakers Wiggins received too much spotlight and was not very beneficial to his growth.
In Kobe's words, "Not everyone is qualified to be the Lakers."
The Lakers’ stars are all brilliant, with strong will and strong fighting spirit. They not only fight against opponents, but also against fans, management and media.
Without outstanding talents and outstanding strength, just a top pick, you cannot gain a foothold in Los Angeles.
Even Dwight Howard has a hard time gaining a foothold here.
In just one season, Los Angeles fans discovered that Wiggins was too lazy.
I am lazy in training, lazy in competitions, and even post-match interviews.
Moreover, Kobe's guidance was not very useful, and he did his own thing and didn't care.
Kobe is also old, unlike when he was young, he had a bad temper. When he saw young people refuse to fight desperately, he would forget it. It would be better to give some advice to his daughter.
Wiggins has been in good numbers throughout the season, but when he sees the team's record, he always feels that the difference is not too big.
In fact, the Los Angeles media is still too harsh. Wiggins' talent is there, so how can there be little difference?
But they demand Wiggins according to Li Liang's standards, and that feels definitely different.
After being traded to the Spurs in the summer, Wiggins had no complaints and was very happy, saying that it was his dream to play at the Spurs.
Yes, you see, the old men here compete one by one. In the Spurs, it is probably not a problem for Wiggins to play until he is fifty.
As for Booker, Popovich temporarily put him on the bench and sat with Ginobili, and might learn a lot.
In the preseason, the No. 12-coupled shooting guard showed a lot of surprises, which made Popovich look forward to him.
In short, the Spurs have strength and hope. Of course, they are incomparable to the thunder's inflated and boundless strength.
Both sides jumped the ball. At the beginning of the game, Duncan and Adams competed for the ball. Instead, Duncan took the lead in dialing the ball and pushed the ball towards his own half.
The ball flew very high. Just as Parker retreated and was about to catch the ball, Li Liang suddenly rushed out and intercepted the ball in the air!
Then Li Liang killed the basket directly and dunked with one hand!
With the steal and dunk, Li Liang fired the first shot of Thunder!
This was a very loud shot, and the energy center was filled with joy. This was Li Liang's first goal for the Thunder in the regular season.
It came so fast and so easy.
Parker was surprised at Li Liang's speed - Li Liang bought another speed booster in the summer and added another 1 point to his speed.
Add 1 point every once in a while and add 1 point every once in a while, and Li Liang's speed becomes faster and faster.
Of course, lifting agents are becoming more and more expensive.
The Spurs were very patient in their offense, and they were continuously transmitted from the outside, but the ball was not given to the inside Duncan or Ade.
Ad chose to squat the bottom corner, but he didn't know how Popovich's tactics were arranged.
In the end, the ball was given to Wiggins as a single. Wiggins faced Durant. After the dribble broke through, he stopped and made a jump shot, but failed to hit.
Li Liang stuck Ade at the basket and caught the backcourt rebound.
Ade played against Li Liang in the playoffs, which was last season.
He obviously felt that Li Liang's body was much stronger and he couldn't squeeze out the frontcourt rebounds.
Then, the ball was given to Westbrook. After halftime, Li Liang provided a cover for Durant at a high position. After the two broke it apart, the Spurs were in trouble.
Who should I defend against this?
These two are considered the top players in NBA shooting. If they cover up and disassemble them, you really can't defend.
Westbrook still gave the ball to Durant, who received the ball and made a jump shot and scored two points.
Durant's first goal of the new season also came very quickly.
It can be seen that the overall condition of the Thunder players is quite good.
The Spurs were quick to go against fast, Parker quickly passed the half and accelerated the midfield to the basket - a layup with his left hand.
The layup was very beautiful, avoiding Li Liang's block, but the feeling on his hands was a little bit worse and he didn't hit it.
Li Liang grabbed another backcourt rebound and then raised his elbow, feeling happy.
Haha, if you follow this frequency, it should be no problem to average 10 rebounds per game.
Popovich saw some changes in Li Liang's way of playing, and he seemed to have become more internal.
Xia Tian didn't know what he had eaten, so he improved his muscles to a higher level.
He is now like an NFL running back. If he has the threat he used to be outside the three-point line, it would be terrible and unimaginable.
Actually, you're too worried. Before the finals, Li Liang's three-pointer wouldn't be so terrible.
It's just enough for everyone to drink a pot.
However, the Thunder's offense failed to hit in the next two times. Seeing that the other two men scored, Westbrook also wanted to join in the fun.
As a result, the zombie jump shot failed during the counterattack...
The Spurs took advantage of this opportunity and Danny Green made a throw-in with Duncan cover.
Westbrook doesn't believe in evil, so he has to do it himself, holding the ball and killing the basket!
The layup was interfered by Duncan and failed to hit...
The Spurs counterattacked again, and this time Parker took advantage of Duncan's cover and threw again, but he still made the move.
Li Liang was speechless and said to Westbrook directly, "You won't play a pick-and-roll? I don't exist? Are you going to be the biggest obstacle on the road to victory?"
Li Liang is so direct. No one dared to teach Westbrook like this in the past, including Durant, let alone Donovan.
But Li Liang dares, I dare to scold you even if I dare to scold you, but I can’t handle you?
Westbrook did not respond. Sure enough, he got the pick-and-roll with Li Liang in the offense. After Li Liang cuts out from the pick-and-roll, he catches the ball and makes a jump shot from the middle distance.
This mid-range investment was quick and fast, and unexpectedly, Ade didn't expect Li Liang to make the investment like this.
Generally speaking, Li Liang will choose to go outside the three-point line after pick-and-roll, which mainly opens up more space for his teammates.
He rarely shot mid-range in the regular season, but one came today, and it was very accurate.
Popovich felt a little bad. Is this Bruce Lee developing skills so fast?
A little too much.
The Spurs also played very well with pick-and-roll. Parker and Duncan passed the ball on the ground, Duncan received the ball and cut in, and a throw from his left hand hit.
This time it was Adams' turn to be scolded. He hid under the basket and gave Duncan a lot of room to operate.
"Defend it, are you growing inside?" Li Liang said angrily. He couldn't stand any big player huddling under the basket to defend. This was not the 1990s.
But Adams' ability to move is a natural flaw. He scratched his beard and said, "I'll do my best."
"If you can't, tell me, call me, ok?"
Adams nodded. Li Liang was much more fierce and strong than Ibaka on the defensive end, although Ibaka's blocking looked even more exciting.
Westbrook finally opened, Li Liang received the ball and supported him at a high position, giving Westbrook a chance to hold the ball at a low post and play singles.
After Westbrook received the ball, he hit Parker with his back, turned around and jumped on a quick stop, making two points.
"I gave you a chance, but to be honest, the efficiency of playing like this is not high!" After scoring the goal, Li Liang did not forget to whine.
The Thunder's teammates suddenly discovered that Li Liang, after the start of the regular season, was completely different from the preseason, and this guy was just a buzzer.
I didn't feel it when I was an opponent before, because he kept beating the other party, but now he is a teammate and knows that this person can really beating.
But Li Liang's beeping forced every player of the Thunder to remain mentally nervous and force them to play at the highest level.
Pacing? Being scolded. Being beaten randomly? Being scolded. Making mistakes? Being scolded.
When there is always such a sharp sword on your head, it is difficult for you to play a good game.
Chapter completed!