One Guard

The game was over, but Yiyang hesitated to leave the court. Just a little bit, today's game, they are almost able to win. Yiyang once again successfully restrained Westbrook and caused the opponent to make 4 mistakes. But James Harden, who came out halfway, became the X factor of this game.

The young man with a big beard did not impress Yiyang too much in the regular season or the last game. Indeed, in all games where the Thunder and Mavericks played against each other, Harden's performance can only be regarded as ordinary.

But today, Harden made a blockbuster, scoring 24 points, the same number as Durant. And Durant scored 24 points to pay for 23 shots, James Harden scored 24 points, only 10 shots!

The name of James Harden, the sixth man of the Thunder, began to break into Yiyang's life. The match between the two in the last 34 seconds left a very deep impression on the fans. Of course, Yiyang thinks that will not be the last time he and Harden will fight.

As for Westbrook...Yiyang also set his sights on the number 0. At this time, Westbrook is walking towards the player channel and does not seem to intend to stay and celebrate the victory with others. Westbrook is an extremely competitive guy, but he was pushed on the bench by Brooks in the crucial fourth quarter. He must be very unwilling in his heart.

But the facts proved that Brooks's decision was correct. At a critical moment, Westbrook really made the Thunder's offense a mess. At least today when Westbrook went off the court, the Thunder maintained a good offensive efficiency. And this also established the foundation for Harden's last two consecutive long shots to separate the score.

Even Carlisle admired Brooks' courage very much. At a critical moment, he actually took the team as a point guard. Not everyone can do this kind of thing. If a coach is changed, even if Westbrook strikes continuously in the last quarter, he will definitely still have the right to continue to shoot. But under Brooks, there is no such argument.

"This is really a wonderful game." In respect of Brooks, Carlisle took the initiative to step forward after the game and shook hands with the "young" marshal in his early 40s.

"You also performed very well, but your luck is a little bit worse." Brooks is not the kind of coach with a strong personality, so he didn't say anything harsh to Carlisle.

The hands of the two coaches were tightly clasped together, and their faces also had smiles. But at this moment, what they were thinking about in their minds was how to fight each other in the next match.

Sometimes people who play with their brains are actually even more terrifying in their hearts than those like Yiyang who fight their bodies on the court.

"The next game is going to Oklahoma." Carlisle let go, but did not leave.

"Yes, it's our home court."

"Good luck, coach." Carlisle smiled, giving Brooks an instant desire to challenge each other.

"As you have said, Mr. Carlisle."

One battle has just ended, and the smell of gunpowder from another battle has already begun to spread.

Carlisle watched Brooks leave the court, then turned around, also preparing to enter the player tunnel from another entrance. However, this academic coach discovered that the boy Yiyang still stared blankly at Harden and others celebrating the victory.

"What's the matter?" Carlisle walked on the court and patted Yiyang on the shoulder.

"This is the first time we lost at home since the start of the playoffs." Yiyang did not answer Carlisle's question, but said such a sentence calmly.

"Yes, today... **** **** it."

"The next game, will you let me defend him personally?"

Carlisle knew that the "he" Yiyang said was James Harden.

"I can't make a decision right now, too. But your defense against James Harden in the last 34 seconds, I saw it, did a great job."

"But we still lost. I think I didn't score enough today. Maybe I should be more active." Yiyang said, looking at the live big screen, 15 points, this data is not bad, but yes As far as Yiyang is concerned, it is indeed not much.

"Hey, you have performed very well, and it is not one person's responsibility to lose. Why, do you feel unwilling to lose at home?"

"Yeah." Yiyang nodded slightly.

"They won one game here. Go to Oklahoma and we will win two games back! Don't worry, Peja doesn't miss the ball every time."

Carlisle's joke loosened Yiyang's frowning brows slightly.

"Let's go, go back to the locker room. It's raining outside, don't let your mother wait."

After speaking, Carlisle and Yiyang walked side by side to the player channel and left the court. On the court, the young people of the Thunder were still laughing wantonly. But the tougher game is already waiting for them to meet in Oklahoma.

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At the press conference after the game, Peja took all the responsibility for the loss to his head. He claimed that the Mavericks would not fall into this situation if it hadn't been for his key three-pointer miss at the last minute.

Although Peja said so, no one within the Mavericks would blame him for it. When everyone misses a shot, Peja dares to take on the heavy responsibility at the last moment, which is already worthy of people's respect.

After the press conference, Carlisle did not make any post-war summary, but asked the players to go home and rest as soon as possible. They will leave for Oklahoma early tomorrow morning.

Carlisle did this because, on the one hand, he didn't want to put too much pressure on the players, and on the other hand, he didn't want the players to take this loss too seriously. This academic coach believes that a good attitude is the key to keeping the team going in the playoffs. Grasping a failed experience is not a clever strategy.

The players were sent away, but Carlisle himself did not leave. He walked into the office, collected all the videos related to James Harden, and then studied it carefully.

In today's game, Harden, the awe-inspiring soldier, really caught him off guard. But with this guy, how far can the Thunder go?

"Come on Brooks, let me see what else your sixth man can do!"

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As Carlisle said, when Yiyang and his mother Wen Xue drove out of the arena, it was raining heavily outside. Many fans who did not drive here are trapped nearby, sheltering from the rain under the eaves.

Vignali hit the car as soon as she left the house and returned directly to the hotel. In this way, it saves Yiyang from worrying.

The rain slapped on the roof of the car, and the sound of "Tata" made Yiyang upset. His mind always flashes the picture of Harden scoring on the court, and he has been thinking, if the person defending him is replaced by himself, will the effect be better?

The mother and the son were speechless, because Wen Xue could also see that her son was on his mind. In the past, Wen Xue might still enlighten this child. But now, Yiyang is already a professional player. There are some things that only he can think of and understand.

Before long, Yiyang drove the car home. The tall boy got out of the car with the umbrella first, and after holding up the umbrella, he walked around to the other side to open the door for Wen Xue.

After getting out of the car, Wen Xue held Yiyang's umbrella hand and pushed it back for a certain distance. Only then did Yiyang realize that his back had already been soaked.

"Silly boy, what do you think?"

"Uh...it's nothing... come in, it's raining heavily."

"Still caring about the defeat in this game?"

Yiyang glanced at Wen Xue, and this young mother knew that she was right by herself!

"I just didn't expect...I would lose in this way." Yiyang had thought about being blown up by Westbrook before, thought about Durant's explosion, and even thought about Ibaka's restriction of Dirk to death. . But he did not expect that Harden, who came out of the bench, would actually become a factor in determining the outcome.

"Isn't the basketball game like this? If everything is predicted, is basketball still attractive? Don't worry, Mr. Carlisle should be studying countermeasures now. Tomorrow, he will tell you what to do."

"Carlisle is studying countermeasures?" Yiyang looked at his mother curiously.

"Yes, when we left, his car was still parked in the parking lot. I think he should stay in the office."

After listening to her mother, Yiyang's eyes widened.

"Mom, take your umbrella, and rest early after you go back!" Yiyang handed the umbrella to Wen Xue, and then ran around the front of the car into the cab of the car in the heavy rain.

"What are you going to do!?"

"I'm going to coach Carlisle, I can't wait for tomorrow." Yiyang finished speaking and started the car. He was about to enter the road, but suddenly stopped and poked his head out of the car window. "Don't worry, mom, I will go home soon!"

Looking at the taillights of the car gradually disappearing in the rain, Wen Xue, who was standing at the door of his house, smiled slightly. The blood of the basketball in his husband's body really flows completely into Yiyang's body.

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Carlisle with glasses rubbed his dry eyes. He didn't know how long he had been staring at the screen. But one thing is certain, this guy has no intention of stopping.

James Harden, after watching this kid's game video, Carlisle was surprised to find that he and the league had always ignored a monster, a monster that might grow into a superstar in the future.

Harden dribbles the ball skillfully, makes accurate shots, and has a broad view of passing the ball. This kid is very clever, knows how to use the rules, how to kill. Even Harden's biggest problem defense is not physically, but mentality.

As long as this big beard can put his mentality right, his defense will definitely improve a lot. The most important thing is that Harden is still very young now, and he still has a lot of room for growth.

Although Carlisle gave Harden a lot of positive comments in his heart, it is not impossible to contain him. In fact, Carlisle already had a plan in his mind. If it can be executed successfully, then Harden will no longer be the savior of the Thunder.

While Carlisle was thinking, he heard a knock on the office door.

"Please come in." Carlisle answered habitually, but the next second, Carlisle's expression immediately changed from calm to surprised. There should be no one else in the arena now, right?

The door was pushed open, the lights were not turned on in Carlisle's office, and the computer screen was the only light source in this space. He only saw the outline of the visitor, but didn't know who it was. As the people approached slowly, the light gradually projected on his face~www.novelmtl.com~ It turned out to be Yiyang.

"Did you have anything left in the locker room?" Carlisle asked jokingly.

"No, my victory falls here. Mom is right, you are really studying the video of the game." After Yiyang finished speaking, he curiously put his head in front of the computer screen.

"You kid, you really are indomitable." Carlisle really doesn't know whether Yiyang this kid is too eager to win, or is it just because he is simply a tendon.

Stevens of Butler, what exactly did you teach this kid in college?

"Have you found a countermeasure?" Yiyang ignored Carlisle's complaints, and his attention was immediately attracted by Harden on the screen.

"Actually...yes, I already have some ideas. In the next game, I'm likely to let you meet him in person."

Carlisle pushed his glasses and looked at Yiyang with a serious face. The struggle of the young guards seems to be getting worse...