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Chapter 323 Going the opposite way

Chapter 323 Going the opposite way

If the main lineup of the Indiana Pacers is separated from the bench lineup for an intra-team match, the game will be as exciting and intense as any playoff game.Because the Indiana Pacers' main lineup is as strong as the bench lineup, and they are not comparable at all.

It is precisely because of this that the Indiana Pacers can occupy a considerable advantage when facing the bench lineup of most teams in the league.After all, among many NBA teams, there are only a handful of teams with a bench lineup comparable to the Indiana Pacers. Only veteran NBA teams such as the San Antonio Spurs are qualified to say that they can beat the Indiana Pacers. The gang of "bench gangsters".

However, the opponent of the Indiana Pacers is not the San Antonio Spurs, but the Oklahoma City Thunder, the young guard who eliminated the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals.

Although the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Finals, it is difficult to say that the Oklahoma City Thunder's bench lineup can beat the San Antonio Spurs.

Among the Oklahoma City Thunder's bench lineup, it can be said that the only player who can get on the table is the "best sixth man" James Harden.Although other players such as Nick Collison and Derek Fisher have their own characteristics and can help the team in different aspects, they cannot be regarded as really good players.Derek Fisher?Now Derek Fisher has nothing to contribute to the team other than side effects, and his experience in the Finals is simply useless at this time.

Therefore, when both teams began to play off the bench after the start of the second quarter, the disadvantage of the Oklahoma City Thunder immediately appeared.

At the start of the second quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder at home still held a three-point lead, but after just over a minute, the three-point lead became Indiana's away game. Pacers.Rudy Fernandez and OJ Mayo each hit a long three-pointer from the outside to help the Indiana Pacers overtake the score in one fell swoop.

"Compared with Rudy and Irvington, Daquan Cook and Derek Fisher, who are responsible for marking them, are slightly weaker." Sitting on the bench beside the court, Xu Xu said.

"Derrick Fisher's defense is indeed a bit worse, but we still can't underestimate his offensive ability!" Danny Granger, sitting next to Xu Nuo, said, "Although Derek Fisher It looks inconspicuous, but you never know when that guy will explode!"

Xu Nuo nodded silently and looked at Derek Fisher on the court.In this series, Derek Fisher is also the opponent who promises to be on the court, no matter how he promises, he dare not underestimate the opponent.Back then, Derek Fisher was able to kill the San Antonio Spurs in 0.4 seconds. Such ability and courage are not covered.

But at this time, Derek Fisher on the court seems to be reduced to a shooter waiting for the ball. Even the work of dribbling to the frontcourt is done by shooting guard James Harden.Indiana Pacers backup shooting guard Paul George bends over to face James Harden cautiously.

"The advantage of Coach Larry Brown putting Paul and Rudy on the court at the same time is that they can switch positions at any time. After all, their playing styles are completely different, which will make opponents more difficult to defend against." Xu Xu said to himself Said to himself.

"But they are hard to say that they are James Harden's opponents!" Danny Granger continued.

At the same time, James Harden on the court suddenly started, and a crotch dribble changed direction and passed Paul George's defense. Follow in James Harden's footsteps.However, James Harden suddenly stopped and made a fallback jumper!The ball spun rapidly in the air, and hit the net with a "swipe" sound!

At 28:29, the difference between the two teams on the court was only one point.

"I said that the guys from the Oklahoma City Thunder can completely take the initiative in this game, and they will definitely be able to do it!" said Jie, who was the game commentator in the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Jeff Van Gundy said so.When Xu Nuo heard Jeff Van Gundy say this, he couldn't help but glanced at Jeff Van Gundy dissatisfied.

"It's really nonsense!" Xu Nuo said, "I really can't figure out how that guy Jeff Van Gundy got to be the commentator."

Although the Indiana Pacers missed a shot on the ensuing drive, Rudy Fernandez quickly cleared the ball from Derek Fisher, dribbled to the three-point line and shot .The ball went into the net with a "swipe" sound, and all the players on the Indiana Pacers bench jumped up.

"It's really wonderful!" George Hill sighed.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, which was "predicted" by Jeff Van Gundy, will definitely take the initiative in the game, has fallen behind the Indiana Pacers by four points. The development process of the game seems to run counter to Jeff Van Gundy's "prediction".Xu Nuo was excited for the team to expand the lead, while waiting for what Jeff Van Gundy would say this time.

"Rudy Fernandez's [-]-pointer after the steal showed great personal ability!" Jeff Van Gundy said, "However, one or two accidental turnovers will not stop the Oklahoma City Thunder The team is moving forward! After all, the Oklahoma City Thunder did not deploy their strongest lineup at this time, and with their strength, they can completely compete with any team in the league!"

Hearing what Jeff Van Gundy said, Xu Nuo couldn't help snorting from his nostrils.

The Oklahoma City Thunder still has James Harden dribbling to the frontcourt when attacking, and James Harden organizes the team's offense.After a series of passes, power forward Serge Ibaka handed the ball to Derek Fisher, and Derek Fisher immediately shot the ball, but the ball missed the basket.Indiana Pacers backup power forward Tyler Hansbrough grabs a defensive rebound over Serge Ibaka, who has great jumping ability.

"This is another great opportunity for us to expand our lead!" Danny Granger said loudly beside Xu Nuo.

OJ Mayo took the ball from Tyler Hansbrough and immediately launched a quick counterattack, with Paul George close behind.Just when Derek Fisher was trying his best to catch up and prepare to block OJ Mayo's offense, OJ Mayo suddenly threw the ball in his hand high, and Paul George immediately jumped up to get the ball in the air, Immediately afterwards, the ball was smashed into the basket! At 34:28, the Indiana Pacers on the road had a six-point lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder at home!The Indiana Pacers bench was full of jubilation, but the fans around the stadium became quite quiet.

The young head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Coach Scott Brooks, was a little impatient and was about to request a timeout to solve the team's problems.However, James Harden, who was dribbling on the court and rushing forward, did not seem to see the pause gesture made by coach Scott Brooks on the side of the court, and continued to attack with the ball.But this time the Oklahoma City Thunder's offense hit, which made coach Scott Brooks temporarily dispel the idea of ​​requesting a timeout.

"The guys from the Oklahoma City Thunder can definitely solve their own problems!" said Jeff Van Gundy, who was sitting in the commentary booth by the side of the court.

However, in the next offense, center JJ-Hickson received a pass from OJ Mayo and made a mid-range shot against Nick Collison's defense. The Indiana Pacers once again led Oklahoma City The Thunder scored six points.This time coach Scott Brooks had to request a timeout to keep the team from falling further and further behind.Since the start of the second quarter, the Indiana Pacers in the away game have played a 13:4 offensive climax, and the strength of the Indiana Pacers' bench lineup can be seen.

For the Oklahoma City Thunder at this time, there seems to be only one solution to the problem, and that is to send all the main players.No matter how strong the Indiana Pacers' bench players are, they will not be better than Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook!

"It seems that this is the only way to do it..." Coach Scott Brooks thought to himself.

On the sidelines, Jeff Van Gundy, whose "prophecy" failed, also believes that Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook should return to the court. "At this time, the Oklahoma City Thunder need a star to support the scene, so as not to fall behind more and more in the game." Jeff Van Gundy said, "If you want to take the initiative in the game, In the end, winning this game depends on the outstanding performance of the stars. After all, the playoffs are the stage for superstars. In this regard, it seems that the Oklahoma City Thunder is slightly better."

Hearing what Jeff Van Gundy said, Xu Nuo couldn't help turning his head and looking at Danny Granger standing behind him.

"That Jeff Van Gundy guy seems to be belittling us!" Xu Nuo said to Danny Granger.

"I heard it!" Danny Granger said, with a stern look in his eyes, "I will definitely make them look good in the next game!"

(End of this chapter)