The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 41, the score stalemate
Although the Thunder players have lost their boss, under the leadership of Westbrook, they seem extremely united at this time.

Li Senlin watched everyone being driven by Westbrook, and his emotions were also very high.

I have to admire Westbrook's innate leadership qualities, and it's no wonder that in the next few seasons, the media has never stopped arguing over who Westbrook or Du Shao is the Thunder star.

Westbrook in his rookie season was not as good as Du Shao is now, but in the next few seasons, the ability of the two to lead the team can only be said to be between the two.

Du Shao's incomprehensible scoring ability, Westbrook's comprehensiveness, when they are at their peak, it is really difficult to distinguish between the two. Of course, in terms of scoring ability alone, Westbrook is not as good as Du Shao, but basketball is not just about scoring. Ability to exercise.

The start of the third quarter was not long, with 10 minutes and 11 seconds left.

Since both teams have technical fouls, technical foul free throws must be executed first.

Westbrook made a free throw for a technical foul, and Richardson of the Bobcats also made a free throw.

57 to 64, the point difference remains the same.Then Westbrook executed the two plus one free throw that Durant just asked for.

In principle, the NBA cannot replace free throw players, but there are two exceptions.

1. If a player of his own team is injured due to an accident after being fouled in shooting and cannot persist, the player can propose a substitution. At this time, the coach should arbitrarily designate a player on the bench of his side to perform a free throw. The free-throw player who entered the field cannot be substituted until the next dead ball, and the injured player cannot enter the field again for the game.

In fact, the first one is to target some players with poor free throws (such as Sharks). When they get key free throws at critical moments, their coach deliberately let them "fake injuries" and replace them with players with excellent free throws. made for behavior.

2. If a player of his own team is injured due to a malicious foul committed by the opponent's unsportsmanlike behavior and cannot execute a free throw, the coach of his own team can arbitrarily designate a player on his bench to perform a free throw. Players can still play again in this game.

Durant belongs to the first situation where he can no longer play.

Westbrook made an extra free throw.

58:64.

The score came to 6 points in an instant.

Westbrook didn't high-five his teammates, and silently returned to defense.

Augustine is just a backup point guard, so now the Bobcats are still in charge of Felton.

"Felton advanced to the frontcourt!!"

"Come to the top of the arc on the right, control the ball and observe."

"Take it to the middle, use the screen, break through Westbrook's defense"

"Kill to the three-second zone."

"Behind me, Richardson."

"Joe Smith was so close, Richardson didn't stand a chance."

"Richardson pulled out again, and the top of the arc called for a pick-and-roll."

"Find a gap at the top of the arc, Richardson makes a three-pointer"

"No misses, hit the three-pointer."

58:67.

"Richardson is very accurate today. In less than three quarters, he has already scored 26 points."

Xiao Ming, the anchor of the live broadcast bar, was actively typing on the keyboard, doing a text live broadcast for netizens.

Joe Smith wiped the sweat off his brow, looked at Richardson who was facing him, and felt a little helpless, unable to keep up.

Westbrook advanced with the ball and passed halftime.

Although he was impulsive, he did not choose to be reckless this time.

Because he saw at least three people from the Bobcats staring at him. If he chose to go it alone, he would be surrounded by three people.

Li Senlin ran desperately between the right corner and the center line. He was as fast as Augustine, and he couldn't get rid of Augustine by himself.

Seeing that Westbrook didn't plan to fight by himself, Li Senlin stopped and called Collison and Wilcox on the inside.

After making tactical gestures, Li Senlin went directly in the direction of Collison and Wilcox, and the four of them huddled together inside.

Collison took the opportunity to block Augustine, and Okafor, who was marking Collison, did not go to defend Li Senlin.

With the help of Collison, Li Senlin temporarily got rid of Augustine.

He ran to the left corner in a hurry, and Westbrook, who was watching Li Senlin's movement, made a direct pass.

After receiving the ball from the left corner, Li Senlin was wide open, and with Westbrook's skill bonus, the undefended shooting rate exceeded [-]%.

Li Senlin only had the basket in his eyes at this time.

Lean back and pull up.

Bow and arrow.

Three point hit.

61 to 67, the point difference returned to 6 points.

In the next round, Okafor of the Bobcats came over and was fouled by Collison.

Ball transfer.

Westbrook dribbled over, played tactics, and signaled Li Senlin to continue running, because he found that Li Senlin's three-pointer was very reliable when the game came..., at least more accurate than him.

Li Senlin looked at Westbrook speechlessly, "Damn it, this is not your style. Now that Durant is not here, it's up to you, Dawei Shao, if you rely on me, I have to run to my death."

Li Senlin reluctantly went over to Collison.

This time, 6 people rubbed against the inside.

Li Senlin still slipped to the left corner, and the same tactic was done again.

Same pass, same three.

64:67.

Li Senlin scored 6 points in a row, and Westbrook also scored two assists in a row.Li Senlin ran back from the baseline and gave Westbrook a high five.

"Russell, the vision is pretty good."

"Your running is not bad either."

The two flattered each other.

"Beautiful, Li Senlin scored 6 points in a row to help the Thunder close the score." Moufan shouted very enthusiastically. I have never seen a Chinese guard in the NBA so hard.

"This rookie is really accurate in three-pointers, and he made three shots this time."

"Well, if this goes on, there will be more fights."

The two Thunder fans in Durant jerseys in the front row are also discussing.

Brooks looked at Li Senlin, who made consecutive three-pointers, and was ready to put Li Senlin into his future lineup plan.

The Thunder is a team in the rebuilding period. Which players should be kept, which players should be cut, which players should be the focus of training, and which players should be traded. These operations are all planned.The coaching staff and management will operate during the offseason.

In the third quarter, under Westbrook's explosion and connection, the Thunder managed to overtake by 4 points at the end of the quarter.

For the first time, Li Senlin felt that he was so important. In the third quarter, he used Westbrook's "Fury of the Turtle" to score 10 points.

Westbrook also scored 12 points, and the Thunder basically played around them in the third quarter.Everything went well, but the bad news, Westbrook received his fifth personal foul on the last attack of this quarter.

It means that as long as he fouls again, he will be fined.

Although it was very uncomfortable to be called a foul, Westbrook was still very satisfied with his team's performance in the third quarter.

Brooks never dreamed that his team would actually become more and more courageous, and now overtake it.

"The Bobcats are ready to go up to the roof."

"The two fucking rookies of the Thunder are too fierce. They want to seize power while Durant and Green are away."

Contrary to everyone's expectations, the Thunder evened out the point difference and established a slight advantage of 4 points when Durant and Green were off the court.

(End of this chapter)