One Guard

At the press conference after the game, although he scored 30 points, Westbrook, who also scored 7 turnovers and made mistakes at critical moments, undoubtedly became the target of a collective attack by the reporters.

"How much defensive pressure does it bring to you?"

"Why did you choose to shoot the three-pointer against the defense at the last moment? And the last offensive foul, did you deliberately knock him down?"

"Do you think you are better than Yi with 30 points? What do you think of Yi's zero turnover data?"

In the media reception room, all the chattering were the voices of reporters asking questions. Westbrook stared at the reporters and let them ask questions, but didn't seem to want to answer.

"Say something and tell them to shut up!" Durant said softly with his hand over the microphone next to Westbrook.

"If they like to make trouble, let them make trouble!" Although Westbrook is very popular, he is not a bad guy. You can't expect him to yell at the reporters' noses. If that's the case, he should be called Gary Payton.

"Okay! Losing is not the responsibility of Russell alone! It doesn't make any sense to discuss these. We should look forward now and try to bring the situation back in the next game, that's it!" Suddenly, Duran The loud roar immediately silenced the scene.

The reporters below, including Westbrook sitting next to Durant, opened their mouths in surprise. Mr. Silent Durant, who has not talked much in the past, was actually angry at the press conference just now?

Although Durant got a double-double of 24 points and 12 rebounds today, he is actually not in good shape. With 24 points, Durant paid the price of 22 shots, hitting only 7 goals, only 31% from the field, and only 1 of 8 three-pointers.

As he said, it was not Westbrook's fault alone. Indeed, Westbrook's impulse made him make some wrong decisions, but Durant was not perfect. And Harden, who was defended by Yiyang and scored only 2 of 9 shots and only scored 4 points. Who would blame him?

The reporters grabbed Westbrook and held on, just because this guy had the most confrontation with Yiyang.

"Russell’s field goal percentage is the third highest among the Thunder today, and his 30 points are also the highest score of the game! You said 7 turnovers, Dirk Nowitzki also made 7 turnovers today, how do you guys? Don't ask him what it feels like!" Seeing the crowd was restrained by himself, Durant continued.

"Don't count the faults on Russell, he has done well enough! Let's go, man, the interview time is over!" Durant finished speaking, stood up, and stepped out to leave the media. Reception room.

Westbrook was dumbfounded, he just mechanically followed Durant out. When the two stepped out of the door of the media reception room, they heard comments and shutter sound from the reporters in the room behind them. It seems that the two brothers completely annoyed the reporters. But who cares?

"It looks like we will be headlined tomorrow." On the way back to the locker room, Durant turned his head and smiled at Westbrook.

"Thank you, Kevin." Westbrook lowered his head, seemingly afraid to look at Durant.

"Ok?"

"Thank you."

The shy big boy was a little embarrassed, he who walked in front scratched his head. "Everyone...all for the good of the team."

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Early the next morning, as expected, the Thunder three made the headlines of major sports newspapers and websites. But what is different is that the trio made the headlines not because of how good their performance is, but because their performance is ridiculously poor.

"Durant 24 points, 22 shots, 31% shooting. Marion 18 points, 13 shots, 69% shooting. Marion's annual salary is only $7.31 million this year, and Durant this summer after his rookie contract ended. , I will definitely get a quote for the maximum salary. If I say, it would be better to leave this maximum salary to Marion."

"2 of 9 shots. As a player who has high hopes from Oklahoma fans, Harden’s performance yesterday can only be described by the word bad. Facing Yi’s defense, he is like a middle school student who has just learned to play basketball. And every offense seems to tell Harden: watch it well, basketball should be played like this!"

"30 points, the highest score in the game yesterday. If you only look at this data, you must think that Westbrook has completed another career masterpiece. But unfortunately, Westbrook's 30 points does not explain any problem. 7 times Mistakes, 5 fouls, and wrong decisions at critical moments. Westbrook tried to pull the team from the abyss, but he absolutely did not expect that he became the culprit who pushed the team into the abyss. In contrast, Ye's performance is indeed better and more mature. While scoring the team's highest 24 points, he also sent 11 assists, and to achieve this, he did not even pay the price of even one mistake. This is the real point guard, not Westbrook's "superhero" who only has the basket in his eyes."

All over the world, except for the local media in Oklahoma, almost all reporters are unanimously mocking the Thunder. In addition to their poor performance, what Durant and Westbrook did at the press conference yesterday also offended many people.

Although there are many subjective factors in the overwhelming bad reviews of the three youngsters, even the top basketball experts must admit that the young Thunder is indeed a little powerless when facing the Mavericks.

Many Oklahoma City Thunder fans are still fantasizing that the Thunder can win back in the fourth matchup. After all, the Thunder have won the game before. But in fact, after Carlisle's close defensive tactics succeeded in the last game, the Thunder's chances were very slim.

On May 23, the fourth game of the series was still played at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma.

"If you lose at home, you have to get angry. You have to protect your home court." This is what Westbrook said in an interview on the sidelines before the game began.

One advantage of young people is that they are full of enthusiasm for each new game. Although the last ball was defeated, Westbrook and others are not afraid now, but eager to get back what they lost.

The way the Thunder vent their anger is to defend closely. Their defense on the outside line was very bad in the last game. They gave the Mavericks a lot of chances to shoot three pointers, and they were in trouble early. With lessons learned, the Thunder strengthened their defense on the outside line after the opening of the game today, which created a lot of trouble for the Mavericks.

Facts have proved that the Thunder can still do one thing if they want to do a good job. In the beginning, the energetic Thunder used a very oppressive defense to force the Mavericks to make frequent mistakes. Even Yiyang, who has always been known for his low turnover rate, had a pass error two minutes after the opening.

The Thunder started with a 10-2 perfect start. Within 2 minutes and 30 seconds after the opening, the Mavericks had only Nowitzki to make a goal. Constant turnovers reduced the Mavericks' shots. After 4 minutes of the game, the gap between the two sides reached double digits. The Mavericks trailed 8-18. It is not only the score that is worth mentioning, the Mavericks made 6 turnovers in the first quarter, which is simply a replica of the last game of the Thunder.

The Thunder played vigorously here, and the fans screamed frantically. Who said we are going to be eliminated? Look at now, who is suppressing whom in the end!

But for the young Thunder, it is difficult for them to maintain high-pressure defense. After opening the offensive end, young people will always relax their vigilance on the defensive end from time to time.

Although the Mavericks are not as energetic as the Thunder, these old fritters know how to seize opportunities. Taking advantage of the time when the Thunder's defensive attention was not concentrated, the Mavericks seized the opportunity. Yiyang and Nowitzki hit three-pointers shortly after the start of the quarter, and the Mavericks began to narrow the gap. With 3 minutes and 25 seconds left in this section, Yiyang assisted Nowitzki in a successful mid-range shot, and the Mavericks chased the score 46 to 51. The gap between the two sides was once reduced to 5 points. Fortunately, at the last moment, Durant bravely broke into the inside to make a foul, and made two free throws. The Thunder was able to end the first half 59-54.

At the end of the game, although the Thunder still maintained the lead, the fans were not as happy as they were just now. It seems that the Mavericks can reverse the score with a little effort.

The Mavericks' tenacity has been proven more than once, and being behind at halftime cannot be the reason to crush them. After the start of the third quarter, Nowitzki, Terry and Peja three shots from beyond the three-point line.

Yiyang is like a kid holding a lighter to light the fuse at any time. Wherever he goes, the "cannon sound" outside the three-point line will be heard.

In the last two minutes of the game, the two sides drew 98 to 98. The fans in the stands almost broke their throats. They all hoped that their voices could be transformed into the strength of the Thunder.

However, that terrifying "German chariot" ruthlessly ruled the game and stifled the weak hope of the Thunder fans.

In the last two minutes, Nowitzki was unmatched. Ibaka defended his face and he could shoot in. Ibaka top defense, he can quickly turn around to break through and complete dunks.

Nowitzki's scoring jumped sharply in the last two minutes. In the last ball, even with the blocking of Durant and Ibaka, he steadily made the ball. In Barkley's words, Nowitzki in the last two minutes has only one word to describe-no solution!

Basketball is like equipped with a remote control system. No matter what method is used in any situation, the German can shoot the ball.

Under Nowitzki's leadership, the Mavericks played another turnaround. 112 to 105, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost their second away game. In other words, the total score of the playoffs has become 3-1, the Mavericks get the match point, and the next game will be played at the Mavericks' home court.

The young Thunder team is already ill-advised.

In fact, it is not impossible to reverse the game when it is 3-1 behind. In the history of the NBA, it has appeared 8 times.

But after the last game was reversed by the Mavericks, the morale of the young Thunder was frustrated. Today, they are still playing at the American Airlines Center Arena, and they can't even lift the spirit.

Nowitzki's shooting percentage in the playoffs this year reached 51.6%, and the free throw percentage was 92.4%. Only the 1986 "Big Bird" Larry Bird was able to do this. Nowitzki's three-point shooting rate also reached 51.7%, his magical performance is the main reason for the Mavericks to pass. Today, Nowitzki's magical state has continued.

After the opening game, Nowitzki had a strong offensive desire. He had always been unpretentious and even performed fancy performances. At 7 minutes and 34 seconds in the first quarter, Nowitzki made a strong play with the basket, and suddenly a beautiful turn and wiped it away. Ibaka scored dunks with both hands. The Mavericks started 12-4. Nowitzki has already scored 6 points. Yiyang also entered the state early today, combined with a sudden cast, and arranged another 6 points. In front of Yiyang, Westbrook seemed to have lost his fighting spirit.

The start was unfavorable, which was undoubtedly a fatal blow to the already low morale of the Thunder. Afterwards, Barea and Terry's three-pointers smashed the Thunder to bloodshed.

In the fourth quarter of the game, Carlisle sat on the bench with peace of mind. This is the first time since the start of the playoffs that Carlisle has been able to sit quietly on the bench to command a game.

When the panicked Harden made a three-pointer, but made a "three non-stick". Cuban suddenly jumped up from the audience, as excited as him, there are thousands of Mavericks fans wearing blue T-shirts.

In the last two minutes of the game, apart from the shouts of the fans in the American Airlines Center Arena, no other voices could be heard.

"This arena has almost been overturned, and the Mavericks fans can't wait to hear the referee blow the final whistle!"

In the player channel, NBA officials have prepared the trophy for the Western Conference championship. He was a little nervous, because the sound on the court at this time had penetrated into everyone's body, making everyone tremble.

Durant hit a layup, but the gap between the two sides is still 6 points. With 1.3 seconds left in the game, everything is settled.

The Mavericks' bench players had already rushed into the court, and Yiyang received the baseline ball and threw it into the air forcefully.

Just as the basketball began to fall, the electronic buzzer that represented the end of the game sounded, the referee blew the whistle, and the game was over!

Cuban turned directly out of the stands and rushed into the court. And the other fans ~www.novelmtl.com~ whether they know or not, they all hug each other. Some laughed wildly, some cried with joy. Some are crazy and can't do anything except yell.

"Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks. They defeated the young Oklahoma City Thunder with a total score of 4-1 and won the 2010-2011 NBA Western Conference Championship! The most important thing is that they are going to the Finals and they are going to compete for the Olympics. The Bryan Cup is the supreme glory!" Barkley said, his heart pounding. He has never won a championship ring in his entire life. Can Yiyang, a kid who has only played in the NBA for his first year, create a myth?

The players hugged each other, and the fans kept shouting in their ears.

Although this is not the first time the Mavericks have reached the NBA Finals, they won't have too many such victories.

"Champion! Championship! Championship! Championship!..." From the stands, the fans shouted neatly. It’s time for a championship pennant to decorate the dome of the American Airlines Center Arena!

The sound became louder and louder, rushing out of the U.S. Route Center Arena, engulfed by the evening breeze blowing from the shore of Baiyan Lake, crossing the rails behind the U.S. Route Center Arena, spreading in all directions, spreading to every corner of Dallas. .