"Guys, I'm so happy with your performance in the first half, and if we can beat the Trail Blazers in this game, it will undoubtedly be a very good thing for us."

"So in the second half I hope you can ignore the pressure of away fans and not have too much personal burden in your heart."

"Especially when facing opportunities, everyone must act decisively and don't hesitate too much."

"Remember everyone, even if we lose this game in the end, I won't blame you because you've done a great job."

"So you just need to let go of the second half. As for whether you can win, I hope you don't have too much pressure. Even if you win, it is the goal of all of us working together."

In the players' locker room, during the halftime break, Yang Fan, who suddenly saw the dawn of winning, was giving psychological counsel to the players.

In fact, this Thunder team is already very aggressive in terms of personal strength.

However, because the overall age is too young, the players will experience a lot of fluctuations in their mentality in the face of a tense confrontation.

Often this is a major factor that makes it difficult for young players to maintain their offense stability. It is also the reason why young teams are always prone to turn around by their opponents in the second half.

So during this period, Yang Fan did not blindly cheer for the players, but instead tried his best to adjust the pressure in the players' hearts.

After all, only when young players no longer bear pressure can they completely let go of the game.

Once the Thunder can let go, it is really hard to say whether it will lose or win in this game.

"By the way, Kevin, the Trail Blazers are likely to use double-teams on you in the second half. After all, your offensive efficiency in the first half is too high."

"Although I will try to give other players the position of the second half to provide you with more offensive space, if the Trail Blazers are really determined to double-team you, you should still pay attention to this."

"Remember, scoring is important, but sometimes don't be too arrogant. If your teammates have a better chance, then you might as well choose to trust them."

"So if the Trail Blazers really use double-teams against you in the second half, then I still hope that you can find your teammates around you as soon as possible and help the team play a smoother offense."

"After all, my expectations for you are very high. I hope you can become a star who leads the team and wins, not just a machine that can only score."

After Yang Fan enlightened the players below, Yang Fan called Durant aside alone and said to Durant earnestly.

Although Yang Fan’s current purpose is to hope that Durant can perform continuously and efficiently, while continuously improving his personal confidence, he can also greatly attract the attention of outside fans.

But after all, what Yang Fan hopes is that Durant can become more versatile and become a star who can lead the team independently, rather than a data brush.

So when the Trail Blazers are likely to double-team Durant in the second half, Yang Fan feels that he should communicate with him.

"Okay, coach, I know what I should do, don't worry, coach."

Faced with Yang Fanyu's earnest teachings, Durant nodded very modestly.

Just when Yang Fan turned around and was about to leave, Durant suddenly called Yang Fan who turned around.

"coach…"

"Um?"

As Yang Fan turned around with a little confusion, Durant scratched the back of his head with some embarrassment, and then said to Yang Fan with a slightly disgusting look:

"That..., thank you coach!"

Looking at the Durant who was nearly two meters tall but at this moment, his voice was as small as a mosquito, Yang Fan was stunned at first, and then he felt a little funny again.

After hearing Durant's words, Yang Fan directly smiled and cursed at Durant:

"Get out, you boy, when will we men still have to say this? Go Kevin, like a man, the only place you can prove yourself on the field."

…………………

After returning from the second half, McMillan indeed launched a pincer attack on Durant.

Because the Trail Blazers were actually behind in the half, this was not only due to some problems with the team's own style of play, but also had a lot to do with Durant's outstanding personal touch in this game.

10 of 16 shots and 27 points in the first half. This offensive efficiency undoubtedly made McMillan feel the headache.

So after returning from the second half, McMillan decisively launched a pincer attack on Durant.

At least compared to Durant, the other players of the Thunder in this game will seem much more normal.

Facing the Trail Blazers' double attack, Durant did not blindly play singles. Although his personal touch in this game was very hot, Durant has never been a reckless man.

Adding to the words head coach Yang Fan said to him during the break, this undoubtedly made Durant understand the responsibility he shouldered.

In the second half, facing the Trail Blazers' double attack, Durant played very smartly and made a very good decision between personal offense and assisting teammates.

In order to better help Durant attract firepower, Yang Fan also pressed Westbrook on the bench in the second half, but instead used Earl Watson, who has not played much in the new season.

As early as the offseason training stage, Yang Fan set a task for Watson to practice fixed-point shooting outside the three-point line.

It can be said that compared to Westbrook and Dragic, Watson is undoubtedly able to help Durant have more room.

And when receiving a pass from Durant after being double-teamed, it is more convenient to complete a fatal threat of one-hit attack on the offensive end.

This also led to the fact that when the Trail Blazers decisively double-team Durant, Watson, Wilkins and Jamison can all end outside the three-point line immediately on the Thunder.

Without too much transmission, these three people also have very stable three-point shooting percentages.

After all, in the Thunder's tactical system, what they have done this season has always been.

Finally, after the end of the third quarter, with the overall better offensive fluency, the Thunder team used:

84:78

He led the Trail Blazers by six points and ended the competition between the two sides in the first three quarters.

In the entire third quarter, although Durant's personal offense was seriously targeted, the number of shots also dropped significantly.

But the Thunder's overall offense played smoother. Even though the star Durant was double-teamed, the team did not fall into a stagnation on the offensive end.

For this reason, it is because the Thunder have excellent three-point shooting ability and there are many players who can make three-point shooting on the offensive end.

So when Durant was double-teamed by the Trail Blazers, as long as Durant can successfully pass the ball.

Then other players will always find an opportunity to take action at an open position.

I have to say that in this era when three-pointers are not valued much, the Thunder are definitely a good player in breaking double-teams.
Chapter completed!