new lord of the rings

Chapter 440 The Suns Should Be Reevaluated

The Suns played two consecutive games at home. The situation is already very bad for the Thunder. Thunder coach Donovan didn’t worry too much when facing the media. He said: “We can still play at home in Phoenix After playing to this level, I believe our state will be better after returning to the home court. The strength of Phoenix is ​​obviously underestimated, but I am not worried, our strength is stronger, and I hope everyone will pay attention to our performance when we return to the home court.”

When Durant was interviewed, he was also full of confidence: "After we return to the home court, Zhang Xin will not let Zhang Xin do whatever he wants. We have found their weakness. As for what it is, you will see next."

Westbrook is also full of confidence: "The Thunder is one of the super teams in the Western Conference and will not be defeated so easily. We will guard our home court and the game has just begun!"

Zhang Xin is somewhat disapproving of the confidence of the Thunder: "Confidence is a good thing, but away games are not an excuse to lose. I will try my best to end this round of the series within five games. The sun has not come for many years." I'm showing off my prestige in the Western Conference Finals, since I'm here, I have to go and have a look."

The Suns' two consecutive wins made experts reassess the strength of the Suns. In terms of overall strength, the Thunder is definitely in the top three in the league. The fact that the Suns were able to beat the Thunder twice is not something that can be explained by luck.

This season, the Thunder ranked first in the league in defensive efficiency and rebounding. They averaged 8.4 more rebounds than their opponents per game. There are 8.4 more chances to attack. With such a strong offensive ability of the Thunder, it is no problem to score 8.4 more points.

Even in this situation, the Suns still relied on Zhang Xin and the team to win the battle, which shows that the Suns are definitely not as weak as they seem.

In fact, it’s normal to think about it. When the Suns did not split the original lineup, the three free agents Zhang Xin, Rondo, and Gasol joined, making up for the Suns’ lack of experience and integrated core. It should be taken for granted that the sun is strong!

There are no weak teams in the NBA. Even though the original Suns were the bottom team in the league, it does not mean that the Suns have no players who can play. Inexperienced at the critical moment, always defeated at the most critical moment.

What Rondo, Gasol, and Zhang Xin brought to the Suns is not only experience, but also the ability to stand up at critical moments!

Especially Zhang Xin, what Zhang Xin brings is not only the above, but also a whole system, which is the key to the rise of the sun!

The Suns' five minors, the Suns' passing and cutting system, and the Suns' defensive lineup all have undergone tremendous changes after Zhang Xin's arrival.

After careful analysis, the experts shouted: The Suns are actually a super team in the league, and there is no obvious weakness with the Thunder, Warriors, Cavaliers and other teams. The Suns can beat the Thunder not because of luck, but because It is real strength!
No matter how these experts analyze and exclaim, it will not help the two teams at the core of the war, and the time for the third game between the two sides is getting closer and closer.

The Phoenix Suns and their team arrived in Oklahoma two days before the start of the game to start pre-game preparations.

game day.

The Chesapeake Energy Stadium was crowded with people, and it was blue and white as far as the eye could see. These were the Thunder's home fans.

If the Utah Jazz's home court is the most terrifying and the Warriors' home court is the craziest, then the Thunder's home court must be the most passionate:

The Thunder is located in Oklahoma City, a small city in the United States. The Thunder is also the only high-level team in this city, so we can feel the passion brought by the fans every night.Whenever a wonderful goal is scored, the fans will give out fierce cheers, one after another.

Zhang Xin has already experienced this point when he was in the Warriors and played against the Thunder at home several times, so it does not seem surprising to do it again, and the young people have experienced the Jazz's home court, and after six playoff games, they are already used to it. The atmosphere of the playoffs, facing the shouts, provocations, and curses of the Thunder fans, can look frank.

Durant, Westbrook, Ibaka and others all have tense faces. They know that the team has reached a very critical time. If the Suns steal another victory, then all efforts this year may be lost. All in vain.

Zhang Xin was observing the emotional and physical condition of the opponent. The Thunder soldiers, from the coach to the players, all looked murderous. It seemed that failure turned into benevolence. Zhang Xin was confident. The team in crisis was either demoralized or The Jedi counterattacked, the resilience of the Thunder team is absolutely rare. This is a team that can only fight hard and dare to fight hard. It must not be underestimated!
The game officially begins.

The Phoenix Suns played Zhang Xin, PJ Tucker, Devin Booker, Rajon Rondo and Paul Gasol. This is Earl Watson's lesson from Zhang Xin being flanked. It is Tucker's role to be able to open up space, protect rebounds with a strong body, and be able to dislocate defenses.

Staggering the use of Chandler and Gasol is also beneficial. The physical strength of the veteran is weak. When the two are on the court at the same time, there will be no high frame protection for a period of time. After one game, the Thunder may make adjustments, and the Suns will naturally make adjustments according to the game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder made the starting five: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Andre Robertson, Serge Ibaka and Steven Adams.

Although Robertson was convinced by Zhang Xin, he is still a top perimeter defender. Even if the Thunder does not use him to defend Zhang Xin, he is a very suitable candidate to defend Devin Booker or Rondo, so he is still in Dono Coach Wan's starting list.

Explaining the game was Mike Tirico and former Grizzlies coach Hubie Brown.

"Before commenting on this game, I watched the videos of the last two games, and I was deeply fascinated by the excitement. Although I have been an NBA coach for many years, it is not easy to watch such wonderful games. Yes, especially Zhang Xin's performance, oh my god, it's hard for me to believe that a young man can have such a strong dominance in the playoffs! Oh, this is not something normal humans can do!" the white-haired Hu Deeper emotion than Brown.

(End of this chapter)