Chapter 937 G1 in the first round of the playoffs
The lineups of both sides are basically the most commonly used lineup in the regular season. In the first game of the playoffs, the two teams had no reason to change the lineup that had played for a season.
Gibson was still the Thunder last season. He returned to his familiar venue this season to play G1 with his old club in the first round. It was a wonderful experience for him. He was also a winner in his life. He won the championship last season, won a big contract during the offseason, and even started to enter the playoffs.
Duan Ran asked: "Guide Ma, what do you think the Timberwolves need to start this game to win?"
Ma Jianshe gestured and replied: "They need to perform perfectly on the offensive end. Towns needs to blossom inside and outside. He and Wiggins are the talents of the Timberwolves. They cannot be ruthless and must get high scores. Butler and Gibson need to defend well, especially Butler. He defends superstars like Xie Kai, and the defense pressure will be great."
Duck Egg and Towns are preparing to jump near the center circle, and the game is about to begin.
Thunder fans in the stands cheered one after another, and the playoffs were finally coming.
The jump starts, Towns jumps to win the Duck Egg, and the Timberwolves get the first offensive ball.
Teague dribbles over.
Although Timberwolves fans know that it is highly likely that the home team will be eliminated in the face of the defending champion Thunder, they still fantasize that the team's two No. 1 picks Towns and Goji Mamba can perform well. After all, these two are the team's future.
Especially the wolfberry Mamba, they hope that he can throw away the thermos and take it out, so that everyone can see, especially the Knights, what a stupid decision you made to trade him.
The Thunder's defense is to match the position, go out to catch the ball, and then face Xie Kai.
**The reason why the draft pick is relatively low is not entirely because scouts are mistaken. His own talent does not have any advantage over others. He is 201cm tall, but his wingspan is about the same height. As a wing, his bounce speed and speed are not outstanding. And the most helpless thing is that when he first entered the league, his shooting rate was not reliable, and his mid- and long shooting rate was low.
If such a player is not because of his hard work and inspiration, in his case, unless he is a star playing style or a role player, it is difficult to be reused without 3 in 3D.
Many people don’t know how much impact it will be as a wing player on the role without 3 points and wingspan. But ** has become a star player with active defense? It’s really inspiring.
**With Gibson's cover, it was distributed to his old teammates who were going back to the sky.
Gibson catches the ball and hits the basket? He is disturbed by former teammate Duck Egg - no hit!
Thank you for collecting the board? Drip the ball for Westbrook.
Westbrook dribbled over? With the help of duck egg cover, go to the right? Suddenly start acceleration? Take away the defender and distribute it to Patterson in the right corner!
Patterson glanced and shot 3 points - there is!
The Thunder scored first, 3:0!
In the playoffs? The Thunder's defense intensity has been much higher than the regular season, and their defense has become more targeted. Here, Brother Goji holds the ball and faces the death of Pickled Pepper? He makes a mistake during the breakthrough!
Patterson intercepted the ball and gave it to Xie Kai to advance.
Xie Kai pushed forward, and the opponent retreated slowly. He accelerated in the middle, dribbled the ball behind him and overtook the ball. After cutting in, he scored a back basket!
5:0, the Thunder started well!
K Mi in the stands screamed continuously, "MVP" and "MVP" kept shouting. Although the MVP of this season has not been officially announced yet? Judging from the current voting situation, Xie Kai's chances of winning this award are more than 90%. It can be said that it is only a matter of time for him to win the MVP of the regular season this season.
The Timberwolves attacked, and Towns pulled to the top of the arc and received a sudden pass from ** and made a three-pointer - it was iron!
The duck eggs were collected and handed over to Westbrook to attack.
Westbrook played with the ball and followed up during the journey!
Xie Kai then split the pickled peppers on the other side!
Pickled pepper catches the ball and makes a layup with a glider!
7:0, the Thunder made all three shots at the beginning and are currently easily leading.
Timberwolves paused!
Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau is very dissatisfied with the team's defense. He is a defensive coach and was also the godfather of iron-blooded defense at the Bulls. He was a master of dying and fucking the main force. But unexpectedly, when he came to Minnesota, he met Andrew Wiggins, a Canadian health care worker who soaked wolfberry in a thermos for many years. His special training seemed to have no effect on this young man, and he should still walk around and play more like a veteran than a veteran with a basic salary.
Of course, this kind of Buddhist style is not easy to get hurt, and there will be no physical problems. With Brother Goji's ability and talent, I will take a walk in the regular season, cut a 20+, get a big contract, and then continue walking...
But brother, it’s already in the playoffs. Can you tighten a little?
Brother Goji said, I have been loose for many years and it is difficult to get tighter...
Duan Ran sighed: "Why did the Timberwolves come to the playoffs? They still play in the regular season. The speed of retreating is too slow. The Thunder keeps playing counterattack, and if they miss this shot, they will be hit by a counterattack."
Ma Jian said: "Defense in the playoffs is very important. It is not a joke to defend and win the championship. He has a basis. Offense will have ups and downs, and defense is the basis for a team to compete with strong teams in the playoffs."
The game continues after the suspension.
Teague dribbled over and gave it to **.
** After cooperating with Towns, he broke through, but the Thunder did not change defense. They gave him a certain opportunity to the outside line and would not give him a chance to play against the big guy in the misplaced position.
**No chance was obtained, and he picked and rolled the board with Towns again, and scored Gibson after a strong breakthrough in the middle!
Gibson followed up with a dunk and was fouled by Patterson!
Gibson's impact is still very strong, and he is already 33 years old.
Gibson walked onto the free throw line, and he missed the first free throw...
Gibson made the second free throw, and the Timberwolves finally scored!
The Thunder attacked, Westbrook's zombies made a jump shot!
Towns closed the board and gave the ball to Teague.
Teague breaks through and turns Wiggins.
Wiggins faced Pickled Pepper, turned his back and turned around, and the jump shot was disturbed - no!
The duck eggs received the backcourt board and started to change.
Xie Kai started at the middle and Tiger made a tactical foul and destroyed!
Ma Jian said: "Wigkins's effect on George in the first two rounds was not very good. He needs to play smarter, he can play more without the ball, and he can also make more contributions on the defensive end. Don't always wait for the ball there."
The Thunder team attacked, and they made a triangle attack. Xie Kai broke through and attracted a pincer attack and then made a layup after crossing the middle!
Chapter completed!