Superstar Athletes’ Black Tech Systems

Chapter 166: Someone Who Can Guard Durant

At halftime, in the locker room, Mike Brown is encouraging the players.

They played very well in the first half, and it was really not easy to maintain a 10-point lead at the Thunder's home court.

Brown still remembers playing against the Thunder in the playoffs last season. In the first half? Once he fell behind, in the second half, he turned over and could only flop around.

There were two first-half leads and one win, thanks to defense.

The loss in one game was because the defense couldn't survive in the fourth quarter and was beaten to death by the Thunder.

This game is different. Although it is the regular season, the Lakers lead by offense.

Good offensive rhythm and coordination, and several shots from the outside are in good condition.

This is how the Lakers feel, relying on defense to die, is that still the Lakers?

Li Liang, Kobe, and Nash were sitting together, whispering again.

This made Howard a little unhappy, and Howard had limited opportunities to play throughout the first half.

Perkins' poker face is terribly difficult, and there is Ibaka behind him, as uncomfortable as it is.

Howard looked at what the three had been communicating. The three of them played well in the first half.

Before the game started, they seemed to be discussing at the door, what do you mean?

Collusion tactics?

Mike Brown clearly arranged inside tactics in the first half, but as a result, the three players fought and turned into outside three-point tactics.

Anyway, the ball is not in his hands, so he can play the outside line as he likes.

As for Mike Brown...forget it, he forgot.

If you are not happy, you are not happy, Howard can't say anything yet.

He had to face a reality: when he was allowed to play the main role, the team did not have an advantage in the scene.

Conversely, the Lakers tend to play better when the perimeter is open.

Including Howard himself is also a beneficiary.

Not happy, not happy.

Howard's mentality still couldn't change for a while.

After all, there was such a great glory, and I came to Los Angeles with such strong expectations and confidence.

Why are you willing to just be a blue-collar insider who grabs rebounds and eats cakes?

Don't talk about the heart, just consider the economic interests, this is his contract year, and he will get the maximum salary.

How can a defensive center without offense get the maximum salary?

The 20-minute break passed quickly, and the two sides re-emerged.

The Lakers have a 10-point advantage, and the Thunder will definitely set off a frenzy of counterattacks in the second half.

Before going on stage, Li Liang walked up to Howard and said, "Hey Superman, it's your performance time in the second half, come on."

Howard glanced at Li Liang and asked what he meant.

Li Liangdao: "We missed the three-point shot in the first half, and it's up to you in the second half."

Howard understood a little bit, and asked if Kobe asked him to say it?

Li Liang smiled and did not answer.

Because the personality is not very appetizing, Howard and Kobe are like ordinary colleagues on weekdays. Except for communication on the court, they rarely talk off the court.

Sitting on the bench, the camera shows two people, often silent.

It is possible that Kobe asked Li Liang to be the sounding board.

The relationship between the Celtics Bird and McHale was very ordinary.

Cooperate seamlessly on the court, but don't say a word off the court.

If the two want to communicate, they will ask Danny Angie to be the messenger.

In the Lakers team, Li Liang has a good relationship with Kobe and Howard.

And he is a young man, so he is not ashamed to be a small microphone.

Warcraft thought, if Kobe did this, it would be good, and he should play well in the second half.

But could Kobe have said that? Go dreaming.

He played so well in the first half, so of course he will continue to play like this.

I keep going in front, so I must keep shooting, I feel good; if I don’t go in front, I have to keep shooting, otherwise how can I get the feeling back?

But Li Liang didn't say anything, and it would be good to let the two of them have some room for each other.

As for what the three of them said at halftime, they didn't say anything.

It's just getting together to brag.

...

At the beginning of the second half, the Thunder players all looked serious.

In the first half, they played with great momentum, a series of three-pointers, and Durant's efficient performance.

As a result, looking at the score, it was still behind.

Last season they beat the Lakers with ease.

Like the fourth game of the playoffs, the Thunder has been behind by about 10 points.

In the fourth quarter, the Lakers were taken away with ease.

After Harden is missing this season, Durant and Westbrook have a heavier burden on their shoulders, and at the same time they have more room to play.

Last season, the two scored 40 points in the same game.

In one game, Durant scored 51 points, Westbrook scored 40 points, and the two scored 91 points together.

In one game, Durant scored 40 points, Westbrook scored 45 points, and the two scored 85 points together.

This may also be the reason why the Thunder have the confidence to let Harden go. The explosive power of these two cooperation is already strong enough.

In the face of this kind of combined cut, other combined cuts of 40 or 50 points are simply not enough.

Of course, there is Kobe on the opposite side tonight, who once combined with any player can score 80+ in combination.

Really disturbed, disturbed.

The two played very well in the first half, but the result was still behind, which was really unexpected.

At the beginning of the second half, the Lakers had the ball and the Thunder players all played 12 points and focused on defense.

Westbrook doesn't dare to take Nash lightly anymore, this seemingly thin old point guard still has fuel in the tank.

Nash dribbled the ball halfway, Li Liang came out and made a screen for Nash.

During the intermission, Brooks especially emphasized the need to strengthen the defense against Li Liang.

My coach Brooks, you are too slow to react.

The other teams have known for a long time that they are going to target this kid, but it took you half the game to realize it?

It's really slow, and it's on par with Mike Brown.

After the pick-and-roll, Nash handed the ball to Li Liang, and Ibaka immediately expanded and stuck very close.

Li Liang can't rush with the ball, so there's no need to let him go, just prevent him from shooting.

Li Liang didn't want to break through either. He didn't stop taking the ball and passed it to Howard who was stuck inside.

Howard was suffocated in the first half, and he never played a serious singles.

At the beginning of the second half, one came first, and he caught the ball and turned outside and cut to the basket for a layup.

Perkins was a little slow to react and fouled by reaching out.

The audience booed, and even ordinary fans knew what this foul meant.

Perkins had committed two fouls in the first half, and three fouls at the beginning of the second half, which was dangerous.

Perkins himself was very annoyed when Howard made one of two free throws from the free throw line.

Not bad, it was a goal anyway.

In the Thunder round, Durant received a pass from Westbrook, took a sudden step in the middle, then stopped and made a jumper.

Durant made 6 of 7 shots, and Li Liang's task was to limit him to 50% shooting.

This is really difficult enough, Durant's height and speed are too buggy.

He is taller than Li Liang, his arms are longer than Li Liang, and he is faster and more flexible than Li Liang.

Not to mention bounce and explosive power, who can rely on to prevent Durant?

Li Liang rolled his eyes, and suddenly remembered a person, this person might be able to guard against Durant! Ask him for help.

Back, Kobe missed a jumper, Westbrook got the rebound and launched a counterattack.

Li Liang, as the Lakers' only counterattack reducer, naturally followed Westbrook closely.

Westbrook advanced extremely fast and was physically strong. Li Liang really couldn't stop him for a while.

However, good follow-up defense skills still delayed Westbrook's advancement and gave his teammates time to return to defense.

Westbrook drove Li Liang to the basket, and Howard's supplementary defense has already come up.

Westbrook chose a close-range fadeaway jumper!

Li Liang sealed it up, the two had physical contact, and Westbrook fell to the ground.

The ball didn't touch the rim, the referee didn't blow the whistle, Westbrook got up and looked very dissatisfied, and complained to the referee.

But the Lakers' counterattack has come, Kobe holds the ball and rushes to the basket, and sends the ball to Nash in the corner.

Nash made a fake move, shook the defender away, walked to the baseline with the ball, and then shot an arrow on horseback and hit a two-pointer.

Nash is in great shape tonight, with a sense of shooting, and the rhythm of the game is at the peak level.

Westbrook didn't have time to return to the defense because he complained to the referee.

Reorganizing the offense, Westbrook looked angry.

Durant came out to pick and roll Westbrook, and then switched defenses after the pick and roll!

Li Liang stared at Westbrook, Westbrook did not pass the ball to Durant, although Durant has been misplaced.

Westbrook chose to attack Li Liang with the ball!

The speed was really fast, and Li Liang passed Li Liang in one stride.

But Li Liang was not prepared to let him layup easily, so he fouled and pulled Westbrook down.

Li Liang's second foul of the field.

Westbrook goes to the free throw line.

There was a little conflict between the two of them in language, and Westbrook is the kind of person with a straight temper.

He said when he had something to say, and when he had a temper, he was obviously very upset when he was defended for two consecutive balls.

Coincidentally, Li Liang also has a straightforward temper, and he speaks up when he has something to say.

The difference is that Li Liang has a hair dryer.

"Look at you, what else can you do besides pull-up jumpers and strong rushes? I think you are suitable for football. You can run with the ball and don't need to pass the ball."

Li Liang talked all the way, and Westbrook made two free throws and was on the same level as Howard.

"I don't need you to teach me how to play!" Westbrook responded loudly.

This kid is actually quite straightforward, talking trash and so on is very direct.

What "I can blow you up", "I don't know you, go away" and so on.

Li Liang's way of cursing people like this can't be formed in his mind.

If it really annoys him, he'll just push and shove, or dunk, drive, block, yell at you.

Sure enough, Li Liang was stared at by Westbrook when he turned his head. As soon as he got the ball, he felt Westbrook's eyes aimed at him.

If he chooses to attack by himself, Westbrook will definitely rush up to give him a big cap.

Li Liangcai was not that stupid, he agreed to pass the ball to Howard.

[One shot into the soul]!

Li Liang saw an opportunity in the inside line, and used a one-shot pass to the inside line!

The ball passed between the three Thunder players with a lot of spin.

Howard ran back and got the ball as soon as he turned around.

A strong dunk under the basket succeeded!

After scoring the goal, Howard pointed to Li Liang, meaning that the kid is good, he passed the ball as he said, and he passed it beautifully.

Li Liang spread his hands towards Westbrook and said, "How about it, will you?"

Westbrook pursed his lips and said nothing, took the ball, and stared wide-eyed for half the court.

can you? I will give you a ball! You have to buckle one on your head!

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