The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 334, The Second Battle! !
"Before the start of this round of playoffs, few teams were optimistic about the Thunder taking the Suns in Game [-]. Although they were considered to be the most likely team in the Western Conference series, no one could have imagined They showed adaptability far beyond what the fans expected in Game [-]."

"The focus of attention today is whether the Thunder's Durant and Westbrook will continue to slump? Whether the Suns have found a way to restrain Li Senlin. In the last game, Grant Hill's defense was completely overwhelmed by Li Senlin. Today's Gentry will definitely adjust to defending Lee Senlin."

"Amar'e Standemire of the Suns is about to play. In the last game, he was limited by fouls and only played 25 minutes. When he was on the court, the Suns won. With 23 points inside, Chandler and Ibaka of the Thunder have to find a way to limit his offense. It will not be so easy for Li Senlin to beat Amare down in this game."

"Li Senlin has made great progress this season, averaging 25 points per game. If he is on a rebuilding team, he can immediately become the core of the team and build a lineup around his talent. Unfortunately, the Thunder are now the most What is not lacking is talent. He also has a teammate who is also against the sky Kevin Durant, and Westbrook behind him is also a rising star. Now Li Senlin is having a hard time in the Thunder. The competition he faces It’s too big, and it’s great that he’s playing like that.”

"He has proven himself in the league, so it depends on where this little guy wants to go this summer. This will be an important turning point in his career. I have a hunch that he will not stay in the Thunder."

Barkley also has a thorough understanding of Li Senlin, and his analysis is well organized.

The Suns locker room.

"Guys, we have nowhere to turn back. We must win this game and teach these young people a lesson. Never forget that our goal this season is to win the championship. Let us tell the outside world with our actions tonight. To all the guys who doubt us, we will win this series!!!."

Gentry knows that the team is now cornered. If they lose two games in a row at home, then this round of the series is basically over.

Home field advantage is extremely important in the playoffs.

If you lose this advantage at the beginning, you will almost lose this round of the series.

After the Suns players listened to the pre-match motivation, they chanted a slogan in unison and went to prepare for the appearance ceremony.

When Nash was about to reach the door of the locker room.

Hill walked up to Nash and said, "Steve, we're going to win tonight, right?"

Hill was defeated by Li Senlin in the last game, and Hill didn't have much confidence today.

Nash, the two-time MVP winner and the core of the Suns, knew what his teammates were worried about. He said to Hill with affirmative tone: "Yes, we will definitely win here tonight."

Hill felt a little relieved when he heard Nash's words.

Nash has always been the pinnacle of the Suns.

Nash looked at the back of Hill who walked out of the locker room, his eyes were a little lonely, and he also had to make a choice this summer.

After the game started.

The two sides fought very anxiously.

After a match, the Thunder and the Suns have a better understanding of each other.

Accompanied by the sound of cheering one after another in the American West Arena, the Sun's offensive power was even stronger than the previous game.

In the first quarter, the Thunder's Westbrook and Kevin Durant fulfilled their promises, showing their super personal attack power from the beginning of the game.

On the contrary, Li Senlin, who was furious in the previous game, was a little quiet. He was restricted by the double-teaming of Richardson and Hill.

However, Li Senlin's defensive restraint on the court is very obvious, and the Suns dare not relax their defense at all.

At the beginning of the game, Nash and Stoudemire's pick-and-roll offense was smooth and smooth, showing great lethality. The bully didn't fight against Li Senlin anymore, and told Li Senlin with a good touch that he is also a Phoenix superstar. .

Li Senlin was struggling a bit, and Chandler was fouled twice by Stoudemire in the paint.

The fighting spirit of the Suns today is obviously stronger than in the previous game. Nash maintained control over the team's offense and repeatedly sent out assists.

The Suns used precise shots time after time to tell the Thunder that they had been cornered and now they were going to start a Jedi counterattack.

But the Thunder's talent is not covered.

The presence of Li Senlin greatly helped Shuang Shao relieve the defensive pressure. Durant responded to the opponent with two consecutive three-pointers that ignored the defense.

The game went on quickly, and the first quarter came to the last 2 minutes, and it was time to change the lineup.

Now the score on the field is 25 to 25, and the two sides did almost nothing in the first quarter.

Brooks started calling a timeout.

Fans cheered loudly at the American West Arena.

The fans know that they have given strong support to the home team, and everyone knows that the Suns can't lose this game.

"The Suns played very tough today. As expected before the game, Stoudemire caused a lot of trouble for the Thunder in the interior. Chandler got two fouls on him early. If Chandler was not there, only If it is Ibaka, Stoudemire will blow the inside to scum, but fortunately Durant and Westbrook played normally today. With Li Senlin being guarded to death, they helped the Thunder cling to the score .”

Barkley and Kenny Smith analyzed the situation on the court for the fans on the commentary stand.

"Especially Durant, his performance today is much better than the last game, and he hit a lot of incredible goals. So far, the Thunder's troubles still come from the inside. Ibaka's defensive improvement is not obvious. , It is easy to take Stoudemire's fake moves, and the Thunder are very passive."

Don't look at TNT's Barkley and Smith coming to be funny like entertainment stars, but they have also played before, and they can see the passive situation of the Thunder at a glance.

Thunder is indeed very passive now.

Although the score was tied, if it weren't for Durant's fairy balls, the Thunder would be behind now.

Touching Brooks off the court also understood the problems on the court.

He started the strategic adjustments prepared before the game.

Brooks left Durant and Li Senlin on the court, Harden replaced Westbrook, and sent the fast-footed and experienced Taj Gibson to top Stoudemire.

"Lee, next you are the main attacker, KD, you help him stretch the space on the other side of Lee, today you have to be ready to play for 48 minutes."

"OK!"

Durant knew about this arrangement. He attacked for 10 minutes, and now he has to take a breather.

"Lee goes to the low post and splits the ball when he encounters a double-team. Others receive the ball from Lee and must quickly transfer the ball."

The low-post offense practiced by Li Senlin has become a regular routine of the Thunder's offensive tactics.

When the Thunder feel a little hanging and unstable, let him attack. The closer to the basket, the more reliable the attack method.

Although the score is now tied, no one other than the Shuangjun has yet to start, and Li Senlin needs to work hard.

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(End of this chapter)