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Chapter 1308 Playoff Ranking Battle
Whatever you say.The Warriors won again, already 71 wins. I thought that the last narrow victory would have a little impact, but it seemed that I was thinking too much.The Splash Brothers came back in this game and scored 58 points together. The Warriors clocked in three quarters and defeated the Spurs.The top three should be out of the West.The Spurs chose to give up stepping on the accelerator at the last moment and withdrew from the top two competition.However, this is also Popovich's consistent approach and style. It is enough to have home court advantage in the regular season, and the key is the playoffs.The tradition of the Spurs playing dead in the regular season is now well known.

It is impossible to have a 60-win team in the East, so at the bottom of the league, it depends on the Lakers and Warriors.Who will have the last laugh.The next game the Lakers face is not a weak player, but the Oklahoma City Thunder.Although the Thunder were squeezed to the back this season, they still played tenaciously.The previous wave of instability was because of several injuries at the beginning of the season against the Lakers, and then Durant and Westbrook were also minor injuries.Therefore, it has only recently begun to slowly enter the state.The Thunder are also on a winning streak recently, which should not be underestimated.There isn't a single team in the Western District to mess with right now.

Before the game, the situation of both sides was that all members were healthy, and there was nothing to say.For the Thunder, their pressure is not small, even greater than the Lakers.They are currently not among the top four in the Western Conference, so for home court advantage, they must work hard in the last few games.As for the Lakers, this is a back-to-back away game. If it's not for something, they can rest now and relax.But everyone now knows what No. 29 wants, so they don't say much and choose to help.

Because Tang Qian also said that if it can be taken down, he will not treat everyone badly.

He said this very reliably, at least not just a superficial statement like the Americans, and he has fulfilled it a few times before.In the end, it was decided by voting that if he can win the MVP, Tang Qian will rent a nightclub in Los Angeles for everyone to play.And this time, only women are allowed in, and men, it depends on the situation.Don't think that it is cheap to rent a famous nightclub in Los Angeles, the cost is definitely not cheap.Adding drinks and other things will be calculated separately, hehe, it can be regarded as a cost of money.You can't afford it for ordinary NBA players.Tang Qian answered very happily, no problem.Because he is really not short of money now, he has a lot of savings in his hand, and whether he has too much personal consumption, it doesn't matter.

Everyone has also paid, and he will not be stingy.

Therefore, although it is back-to-back, the overall morale of the Lakers is still very good, and it has not weakened much.The Thunder have a serious look on their faces. So far this season, everyone knows what the Lakers are doing. They are very strong.Terribly strong.So if you want to win this game at home, you must focus on 120%.

Westbrook even shouted in the locker room that everyone must become more manly, don't be afraid, the Lakers are not yet the number one in the league.

Still lost 12 games this season.

Durant is very quiet, which is how he is set up in the Thunder team. Of course, what he thinks in his heart is unknown.Anyway, now, he is still "Du Shubao", with an honest look.In the locker room, on the contrary, Westbrook is more active and has a stronger sense of presence.The two sides lined up the starting lineup, the Lakers are Tang Qian + Randall + Ariza + Butler + Rondo.The opposite is Durant + Russell Westbrook + Steven Adams + Andre Robertson + Serge Ibaka.A very strong and flexible lineup, athletic ability and mobility are as strong as ever, and the new coach's tactics are much better than the previous coach.

The Thunder team is currently running in pretty well, but it feels like it's a bit late, and if it's done earlier, they won't be in the current situation.Therefore, the Thunder team is very anxious up and down.No one wants to play the Warriors or the Lakers from the beginning, so you have to fight for a better position.Otherwise, they will meet these two teams in the first round, and it is estimated that it will be easy to play in one round.In that case, as the coach, Billy Donovan's pressure is not light.

His goal is to lead the Thunder to the Finals.

It's such a big ambition.Therefore, he also tried his best to make the front a little easier.Don't be tough from the start.

Wasted too much team energy.

As soon as the Thunder came up, they hit a false block and quickly cut in. The ball used Westbrook and Durant as bait to attract.So, of course, there is some suddenness.The Lakers had just started preparing to switch defenses, and the opponent directly counter-accelerated and shot into the Lakers' hinterland, which made the Lakers' defense a sap from the very beginning.It seems that this year's Thunder team is indeed a little different.However, in the end, can you still have such execution power?nonsense!

Why don't I believe it?
The Lakers don't talk too much nonsense, and honestly put up a defensive lineup, knowing that the opponent's side relies on switching offenses and defensive counterattacks.The offense here in the half is the "king combination" Westbrook + Durant.This is their basic style of play this season.Tactics are just embellishments and cannot last.Tang Qian wanted to return a stick, so he hit one with the ball.

But this time the opponent attacked very quickly, and seeing Tang Qiankong cut down, he fouled directly.

Because of the dislocation, Tang Qian rushed up, 100% unstoppable, and the opponent is the type of attacking the basket. If you don't foul, you basically score a goal.It seems that there is still a certain degree of targeted planning here.Tang Qian went to the free throw line and made 2 of 1 free throws. 1-2, the Lakers trailed by 1 point.As for the Thunder, Westbrook played very violently tonight, and Ibaka made a false block, which looked the same as before, but in fact, this was just a cover.It's just to attract and slightly delay Tang Qian, who is under the basket of the Lakers.Then Westbrook almost followed and killed in, leaping high, accelerating dunks in the air with one hand, like a saber, bursting with speed and strength, extremely sharp.

Thunder smashed the buckle successfully.

Westbrook was also excited, and made a cheering gesture after scoring, and then the Thunder also raised the audience by more than ten decibels.

The Lakers made a high pick-and-roll, Rondo cut in, and Westbrook squeezed through. This ball is his personal ability, and then relying on his body and speed, Rondo is tough.Rondo's physical fitness is still far behind Westbrook, so this ball almost made a dribble error.This guy is in such good health, why doesn't he play football?What kind of basketball are you playing?After complaining, Rondo launched the non-ball-handler to protect the ball, and the stability was stabilized, but the team's tactical offense was also destroyed.Seeing that time was running out, Rondo gave the inside line, Tang Qian singled, the ball missed a little, and the basket slid out.Even Tang Qian couldn't maintain a 100% shooting rate. The Thunder also defended very aggressively on this ball, and there was nothing they could do if they didn't score.

The Thunder took a double screen from the corner position, which was... a direct screen to Durant.

After Durant came over and received the ball, it was a three-pointer from the top arc, and he made a hit.

7-1, leading the Lakers by 6 points.

On the Lakers side, Butler relied on his body to push in and caused a blocking foul by Andre Robertson, making 2 of 2 free throws.Recovered 2 points, but here the Thunder team Westbrook made a strong breakthrough, and then the Lakers shrank, and the Thunder team spread out in all directions, ready to catch the ball and shoot.The Lakers still care too much about defense, so they ignore Westbrook's style of play.Westbrook didn't pass the ball, but forced it himself. The Lakers couldn't react in time, the thug fouled, the ball scored, and a free throw was required.Westbrook roared after landing, looking very passionate.Compared with the Thunder, the Lakers did not prepare enough before this game.

Larry Brown called a timeout.

His face was a little unsightly.

It looks like it's about to rain.

PS: Also, this chapter is a bit short, keep writing~~~~~
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