The Way of the Center

Durant, Westbrook and Angel each scored a goal, making the field-tested Phil Jackson all startled in a cold sweat. Van Gundy, I don't know what method he used to make this Thunder team like a chicken.

Although this game was played at Staples, the Thunder were more like the team that played at home. The boos of the Lakers fans seem to be their spiritual food. The louder the boos, the more brave this group of guys. Only in the first quarter of the game, the defending champion Lakers were completely suppressed.

Kobe's shooting rate under the interference of Sefolosha was not ideal. Although Bynum was full of enthusiasm, he didn't have much way to score points when facing the same hot Anjie.

Fischer and Artest were forced to shoot from the outside, but the Thunder's tight defense made them at a loss. Had it not been for Gasol's steady performance, the Lakers would have been beaten with no face!

In the second half of the first quarter, even if the second team of both sides played, the situation did not change in the slightest. Van Gundy's actions not only affected the starting five, but the mood of the substitute players was also mobilized. When the first 12 minutes of the game ended, the Lakers fans could hardly believe their eyes.

17 to 29, but unfortunately this is at Staples, the home team is in front, and the away team is in the back!

"I don't know what happened to the Lakers, no, it should be the Thunder! It is not an exaggeration to say that this is the best game in the Thunder series." Reggie Miller has never looked down upon it. Thunder, but the first quarter widened the point difference to double digits, which really surprised the former Pacers legend.

The quality that the Thunder showed in the first quarter was perfect, with offensive and defensive conversions, tactical moves, shooting percentages, shot selection...all the things that should be done well, the Thunder did their best. The Lakers obviously messed up their hands and feet under such resistance. Kobe's poor performance is the epitome of the entire Lakers' poor performance.

The Zen master’s prayer may not be heard by God. In Staples, this bad thing still happened.

"Are you scared!? We are here to take match points! Don't think that there are seven games to play in the series, you can hand in victory at will! The Suns have eliminated the Spurs 4-0. Waiting for us in the Western Conference Finals! To delay one more game is to give the opponent more time to prepare! Don’t forget our goal, our goal is the championship, not the Western Conference semifinals!" After coming off the court, the Zen master didn't talk about any tactics, but gave a temper first. The head coach should have a temper and his own personality. Otherwise, how can you control your stars?

When the Zen master gets angry, even Kobe can only listen quietly with his head down. The Lakers' bench was deadly silent, incompatible with the grand appearance ceremonies before the game.

On the Thunder side, Van Gundy has no time to waste his tongue. Even though the Thunder played very well in the first quarter, he still saw a lot of problems. There are still three quarters of the game to play, and he doesn't want to relax his vigilance against the Lakers just because of a small victory in the first quarter. Maybe this group of young people on the Thunder will get overwhelmed easily, but Van Gundy will never make such a mistake!

"Your players are really good, coach." In a huge office, two men in suits are staring at the TV. What was shown on TV was the fifth time the Lakers played against the Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals. One of the fat bald men spoke to the other.

"They are now coach Jeff Van Gundy's players. Without Van Gundy, these two boys would not have reached this point." When Ricard said this, he didn't know if he should be happy or disappointed.

"But without you, Coach Van Gundy can't add to them. Mr. Ricard, we've already watched a game. We can't sit here and watch the game all night," said the bald man. Then, I took out a few well-written A4 papers from my briefcase. There is no doubt that these things are contracts.

"We watch the game. The purpose is not to let you examine my level, whether you can correctly analyze the situation on the field, and whether you can give better suggestions. I didn't say anything in the first quarter of the game. You are so sure that I am competent. ?" Ricard looked at the contracts, he didn't know if he had made a decision.

"I don’t need to go further. Everything you did in college is the best proof of your ability. To be honest, I didn’t know the original before you took over the Cyclone team and led the team to March Madness. Iowa State University also has an NCAA Division I team. Leading a group of unknown players out of the siege, what else can prove themselves better than these? "The bald man seems to attach great importance to Ricard. , Because he sent someone to observe this young marshal, it has been two and a half years!

"My daughter has just been born less than a year ago. I don't want to be too far away from home, and you know, the pressure of working in the NBA is much greater than in the NCAA. I don't know if I can do it. In the end, the most The important point is that I hope that my position is head coach, not assistant coach. I don't want to be an assistant under other people's hands." Ricard's last words are the focus of his hesitation.

"Mr. Ricard, many great NBA coaches started as assistant coaches. For example, the coach Jeff Van Gundy we see now was just a little assistant coach for the Knicks. To be honest, you haven't. With any experience in coaching professional basketball, you have only left the high school league for only three years. It is too risky to let you sit directly in the position of head coach. Starting from an assistant coach will benefit you a lot and learn a lot. . And I will not evaluate for an assistant coach for two and a half years. We signed a contract with you just to right you up one day!” The bald man expressed his determination. Indeed, he will not waste his tongue for an assistant coach. . Instead of choosing the kind of coach that you don’t understand, it’s better to train one yourself.

Ricard thought about it. If he had a chance to be the coach, he would be very excited...

"Hey!"

"Oh! Ann's hacking!" It wasn't until Kenny Smith exclaimed that Ricard's thoughts returned to the TV.

"Let's watch the game first, let me consider the contract." Ricard did not accept or refuse. This is not the NCAA. When the Tornadoes invited him, he almost didn't think about it. But this matter, it is possible to change the trajectory of one's life in one fell swoop, it is indeed a thing worth thinking about.

Anjie and Morris, who are struggling on the court, don’t know that their former mentors are negotiating with an NBA team in the office. They are now in a crazy state. They are doing their best to score and defend. They are the only ones in their minds. Save ideas.

After Gasol shined in the first quarter, Morris was immediately embarrassed by Morris in the second quarter. For a guy like a big bull, you must not irritate him. Because of this, it will only increase the chances of this guy's super level performance.

In terms of hard power, Morris is inferior to Gasol, but the stubbornness of the bull has made him a firm-willed defender.

He has no gorgeous skills, no super scoring ability. But he will do his best to grab every rebound, defend every matchup, and do any dirty work that the coach arranges for him. He is the patron saint next to An Jie, although An Jie, the butcher, can eat very well even if he is not guarded.

"Rodman, Dennis Rodman. I have been thinking of someone close to Morris, and now I think about it! Although Morris's off-court incidents are far behind the big bugs, rebounding and defensive abilities need to be improved. , But in terms of playing style, this guy is really similar to Rodman." Charles Barkley did not forget the guy who ruled the league in rebounding at the time. Perhaps under the shining of Angel, Morris can hardly achieve this. achievement. But his defense and desperate attitude can make him the Rodman of the Thunder.

With Morris, Anjie can focus more on offense. It’s really hard to imagine what the Thunder team will grow into in the future. Durant, Westbrook, Angel and Morris. When these guys have all grown up, there will be teams in this league that can stop them. Does it exist?

The Lakers should be thankful that they met a young Thunder. In the second quarter, the Lakers were obviously awakened by the Zen Master, but they were not able to get close to the score, but the Thunder did not make the point difference bigger.

25 to 26, this is the single-quarter score of the two sides in the second quarter. Durant's shooting implicated the Lakers' defense, Westbrook's breakthrough tortured the Lakers' nerves, and Anjie's steady performance in the interior has consolidated the Thunder's advantage.

The Lakers have actually adjusted ~www.NovelMTL.com~ but the first quarter was too big. Now it is very difficult to chase points on the still-hot Thunder team.

42 to 55, although the Lakers slowed down, they were still 13 points short.

The Staples Center is abnormally quiet, and the proud Los Angelesers rarely shut up during the game.

Phil Jackson didn't believe that the third junior's condition could continue to be so good, but after halftime, the momentum of the third thunder junior never stopped.

He can no longer be passive. In the second half, the Lakers must take the initiative to get back their advantage!

The Lakers have encountered countless talented teams, but no matter who it is, they can't stop them from winning the championship! The Magic led by Howard last year was not good, nor was the Thunder led by the three young players this year!

You can't play this as the Western Conference semifinals, because if you lose, this will be the last series of the Lakers this season!

The 13-point gap is not too big to catch up. This intermission is destined to be very difficult for the Zen master.