The performance of the Warriors always seems to be unexpected. When people think they should win, they may lose, and when others think they will lose, they insist on winning. This game against the Spurs is undoubtedly the most typical example.
Example (Latest Chapter of Big Exchange).
Next, the Warriors' opponent is the Oklahoma City Thunder, a team at the bottom of the Western Conference. The Warriors are obviously better than their opponents. What's strange is that few people predict the final outcome of this game.
trend, I have to lament the instability of the Warriors.
The Warriors made those who didn't predict regret it, because the result of the game was just like what most people thought. The Warriors with greater strength won the final victory of the game.
The Warriors established an advantage from the beginning of this game. After half a quarter, they were already 6 points ahead of their opponents, and maintained this advantage until the end of the first quarter. After halftime, the lead was expanded to 10 points. In the second half, the Warriors
It didn't give the Thunder too many opportunities, and finally defeated its opponent 112:94 on the road.
During the game, Yang Shuai did not participate too much in the offense. He was more defensive about Durant. Facing this new basketball star who entered the league with him, Yang Shuai ignited his passion for defense. In the end, Durant completely
He scored 24 points per game, but his shooting percentage was less than 40%. As for allowing Durant to score so many points, it is only because Durant, as the Thunder's first scoring point, has enough shooting rights. He does not take any shots from the team.
The offense is even more difficult to open.
In terms of offense, Yang Shuai's performance was average, scoring only 16 points, but his rebounds reached double figures again, grabbing 11 rebounds. This was also his fourth double-double of the season. After his rebounding ability improved to an advanced level, Yang
Shuai occasionally has a double-double performance, but after all, he is an outside player, and his rebounding ability is only advanced, so double-double opportunities are still rare.
The Warriors' state does have ups and downs. It is normal to win against the Thunder, but it is not normal to lose against the Bucks. After all, the Bucks' record this season is very average. However, the Bucks played very well in this game, and the team
The scorer of the game, Mike Reed, can be described as outstanding (read the full text of AD 579). Reed was out of breath in this game. He made 6 of 10 shots from beyond the three-point line and finally scored 40 points.
Jackson, who faced Reed, scored only half as many points as his opponent, scoring 20 points. Yang Shuai also scored 20 points. However, the performance of other Warriors players was relatively average. In this game, Nelson mentioned Landry's performance as the starter.
Not bad, I got 14 points and 8 rebounds.
Putting Landry into the starting lineup was also an attempt by Nelson, but after seeing his performance, I guess he will be indispensable in the starting lineup against the Rockets next game.
The reason why Nelson wants to put him in the starting lineup so quickly has a lot to do with Landry's own characteristics. Landry's physical fitness is very good, especially his running and jumping ability. His strength, speed and
The combination of jumping and jumping is very good. You must know that in last year's physical test data, his comprehensive ranking of strength, speed and jumping was the first among all power forwards!
As a power forward, he was even faster than Conley when running back, which shows how obvious his speed advantage is when facing inside players. Taking advantage of this physical condition, he often performed as a supplementary player last season.
What a great show.
Wright's physical fitness is also very good, but there is still a gap between him and Landry in running and jumping ability, and the gap in strength and physical confrontation is particularly obvious. This is why Chris Mullin wants to make him so fast
The reason why Landry was traded was that his physical condition was tailor-made for Nelson's run-and-gun system. Moreover, Landry also has good shooting ability, and his stable shooting range can reach 16 feet.
Of course, just like his advantages, Landry's shortcomings are equally obvious, which is why he fell to the first place in the second round.
Landry is only 2.02 meters tall barefoot and less than 2.05 meters tall with shoes. His arms are very short and his wingspan is only 2.11 meters. This height and wingspan are definitely at a disadvantage in the power forward position, so
He will have a very difficult time defending tall power forwards and will commit a lot of fouls.
However, these things will not be a big problem for the Warriors, because the Warriors' current defense is, well, fourth from the bottom in the league. On the offensive side, his height and wingspan will make it more difficult for Landry to play hard in the paint. Although he relies on
The strength may get some opportunities, but if you want to position him as the absolute core of the inside, Landry still seems to be a little behind (enter the latest chapter of Infinite). He is a bit like Boozer, but he is not as good as Boozer.
In terms of footwork in the paint, the offense relies more on cuts. Of course, this is exactly what the Warriors need now.
Landry is still very happy to be in the starting lineup. On the contrary, some people are not so happy, such as Brandon Wright. As the No. 8 pick last year, he is considered to be the best player in the last draft.
The power forward has the most potential. But now, the two people who joined the league with him, Yang Shuai, who did not participate in the draft, have become the team's starting small forward, and are one of the core players valued by the coach; Carl Landry
, the people who joined the league in the second round actually squeezed out of themselves and became the starter.
Wright felt a little uncomfortable about this, so he showed some emotion and low enthusiasm in the training before the game against the Rockets.
Old Nelson saw all this in his eyes, and he planned to have a good talk with this potential newcomer. The other party obviously did not understand that potential and strength are two different things. There are many newcomers who are considered to have great potential in the draft every year, but the real
How many stars can grow up? In terms of potential, he is indeed greater than Landry. After all, Landry's physical condition has too many constraints. But at this stage, Landry's strength is higher than Wright.
And he adapted to the NBA earlier.
Before Nelson talked to Wright, the game against the Rockets had already arrived. They had already lost two consecutive games at their home court, so they were well prepared for this game.
During this period, because they played more away games, the Warriors did not play many games at Oracle Arena. They lost two games against the Heat and Bucks at home this month. The last time they won at home was in November.
It’s 22 days since we played against the Bulls on the 21st.
"Dayao, welcome to Auckland, I'm ready to welcome you today!"
Listening to Yang Shuai's words, Yao Ming laughed and said, "Why do I think there is something in your words?"
Yang Shuai laughed and shook his head: "Dayao, do you think you are too worried? I am not the only one who welcomes you today. Look around, there are so many compatriots (read the full text of Emperor Picture Three Kingdoms)."
Yang Shuai is telling the truth. Every time Yao Ming comes to Oracle Arena, many Chinese come to watch the game, not to mention Yang Shuai is here now? This game is the focus of the game in the eyes of Chinese fans, of course.
, it is no exception in China. It is no exaggeration to say that this is a duel between the two most popular players in China.
This game is also attracting a lot of attention in the United States. On the one hand, the league is hyping up this game. On the other hand, with the arrival of Adelman, the Rockets' game has also changed from the dullness of the Van Gundy era. This season, the Rockets'
The good record also gave them a lot of fans.
Yang Shuai and Yao Ming had a lot to talk about, and Landry also had a lot to talk with these Rockets players. After all, he was in Houston in the past year, and the same was true for Azubuike. Landry had a lot of talk after he was traded to the Rockets.
He can play in the starting lineup, so he is still very satisfied with the deal. However, Azubuike is somewhat reluctant to the team trading him out. However, when he returned to Oracle Arena, he still greeted his teammates.
McGrady has returned from injury and will start this game. Coincidentally, Artest has been out of action for the past two days due to a torn ankle ligament.
The Rockets' starting lineup is center Yao Ming, power forward Luis Scola, small forward Sean Battier, shooting guard Tracy McGrady, and point guard Rafe Alston.
The Warriors' starting lineup is center Andris Biedrins, power forward Carl Landry, small forward Yang Shuai, shooting guard Stephen Jackson, and point guard Kirk Hinrich.
"Friends from the audience, this is the Chaoting Channel. Welcome to watch the game between the Rockets and the Warriors. The performance of Yao Ming and Yang Shuai today is very exciting..." In such a popular game in China, the Chaoting Channel will certainly not let it go.
Opportunity to boost ratings.
In fact, this game was broadcast in quite a few places. Although it was not as exaggerated as last season's Celtics vs. Rockets game, it was still more than in the ordinary regular season. Of course, Silver Sports Network also broadcast it.
Speaking of Silver Sports Network, Yang Shuai and Jim O'Neal have paid attention to this sports website, and Jim is contacting the relevant person in charge of this website. After all, there is a website that reports Yang Shuai so professionally, and there is still great potential for cooperation (
Read the full text of Fire Demon God).
And what Yang Shuai is very curious about is why Silver Sports Network knows him so well, such as some of his things in the Celtics and Warriors, which should not be known to outsiders at all. But Silver Sports Network happens to
But it always provides relevant information, and it is not too different from the facts.
For example, he recently started teaching Biedlins to defend. Even Nelson doesn't know much about this kind of thing, but there are related reports on the Silver Sports Network. This is so confusing to Yang Shuai.
.However, Silver Sports Network never seems to report negative news about Yang Shuai, which makes Yang Shuai very satisfied. Well, the main reason is that there are not many negative news about Yang Shuai.
There are various signs that Silver Sports Network is likely to be related to someone familiar to Yang Shuai. Jim O'Neill said that he would contact the person in charge of the website and he wholeheartedly agreed. He really wanted to know when there was someone who knew him so well.
Already.
Returning to the game on the field, players from both sides were preparing to take the field. Naturally, Yang Shuai stopped chatting with Yao Ming. They were about to become opponents on the field. The two could chat well off the field, but when they were on the field
, the two of them will definitely not let go.
"Andris, are you ready? You are the key figure today!" Yang Shuai walked towards the court with his teammates and said to Biedlins with a smile.
Biedrins nodded and said: "Don't worry, Yang, I will definitely hold off your compatriots."
Yang Shuai smiled, then turned to look at Landry, who was slightly excited, and said with a smile: "Carl, you are very excited, right? I was like this when I played against the Celtics. This feeling is very special.
However, we must show our best at this time, um, let’s kill the Rockets. Kill Yao and all your former teammates, haha!”
Landry smiled and said nothing. He was thinking that Yang Shuai and Yao Ming were two completely different people.
The game started. Biedrins and Yao Ming jumped the ball. The shorter Biedrins seized the opportunity and gave the Warriors the first offensive right.