One Thousand Seven Hundred and Thirty-Five. Tactical Confrontation!

Although, this season Westbrook has completely devalued the triple-double average...

Westbrook seems to have proved that when an absolute ball-handling core has the ability to average double assists per game under normal circumstances, as long as he can average 7+ rebounds per game under normal circumstances, he can get a triple-double with the help of the whole team. Of course, there is a prerequisite, and this prerequisite directly blocks 90% of the players who have a stable average of 7+ rebounds and 10+ assists per game, that is, physical strength!

First of all, you have to have Westbrook's ability to rush for rebounds and break through every game, and play the whole game.

Perhaps James, except Westbrook, can do both of these.

However, this makes Sun Ce's average triple-double so special, because Sun Ce does not have too many seasons with an average of 7+ assists per game.

He was able to average a triple-double last season purely because the team's inside players were either injured or undisciplined, and the regular season defense was not good, resulting in no good inside defense combination. The team was top-heavy and had no good way to defend the outside, so they kept attacking. The game was fast, and Sun Ce's assists were rising.

Let Sun Ce hit double-digit assists this season, he felt that he had no chance at all, and if he insisted, it would ruin their current nearly perfect chemistry.

In the eyes of the media, fans, experts, and even retired players and celebrities, the most incredible thing about the Grizzlies' record is the Grizzlies' chemistry.

Speaking of the Grizzlies' lineup, it is not surprising to get such a record. With Sun Ce, the current No. 1 player, Paul George and Aldridge are used as the core of the team in other teams. Klay Thompson may be the best 3D player in the world. Yi Jianlian, Larry Sanders, Randolph, Tony Allen, Pierce, Carter... These are all players who can sit firmly in the starting lineup or sixth man in a weak team.

After all, this is a super lineup with a cost of more than 110 million US dollars, and there are almost no unnecessary players in the team. It is not surprising that such a lineup has achieved such a record.

The key is that the performance of the Grizzlies is almost more perfect than the most perfect situation that people can imagine!

At least in the regular season, that's the case.

The links are linked together, and once any link is messed up, it is likely to affect the whole body. Sun Ce is very clear about the situation of his team, so he didn't think too much about triple-doubles and personal data.

However, he became the first in the three lists again, and this was the result of the Grizzlies team's sacrifice for him, Sun.

On the other hand, he did not pursue personal data after he had won the honor that most superstars could not reach, and was also regarded as a sacrifice by his teammates.

When checking the news in the morning, Sun Ce rarely paid attention to the playoff competitors because he was too focused on himself and the opponents he faced at the time. He was busy with the highest number of wins in the regular season and could not be distracted. The whole team really tried their best to achieve such a record, so this morning Sun Ce searched for the latest news of the Thunder.

Westbrook played an efficiency value of 27.6, thanks to Ibaka and Durant. Durant averaged 30.3 points per game, second in the scoring list, and one of the only two scorers averaging 30+ points per game this season. Ibaka's assist defense plummeted, but he still had first-class defense, mainly in terms of single defense. Relying on his excellent static physical fitness, that is, his arm span, he was very good at interfering with shots. The Thunder's role player lineup was also okay...

The opponent tonight is really hard to deal with!

After coming to his senses, Sun Ce focused his attention on this game.

Limit Durant's scoring...get a triple-double that's more aggressive than Westbrook's...

The pre-match preparation time passed quickly, and the players of both teams made the final preparations with complicated thoughts and strong fighting spirit. At 6:58 in the evening, the starting lineups of both teams appeared.

The Thunder sent out the starting lineup of Westbrook, Andre Robertson, Durant, Ibaka, and Adams.

Durant looked at the five starting players on the opposite side, Sun Ce, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Randolph, Aldridge...it was really exaggerated. Fortunately, in terms of starting alone, their Thunder team was not inferior to the opponent. In terms of overall coordination on both offense and defense, their Thunder team was more reasonable.

Sun Ce also looked at the starting lineup on the opposite side. They squandered so much talent, and squandered so much talent that had already been played. The Thunder still had such talent. It was simply amazing! Even Andre Robertson, a pure defensive laborer with defensive talent, was traded by the Thunder after the Timberwolves helped them choose!

This year, the Thunder set a record. Their starting five players were all selected by themselves. After Oscar Robertson helped the players win the right to transfer in the free market, this was the first time such a situation occurred. Even the Timberwolves, Kings, Warriors, Bobcats, Magic and other big draft picks have never seen such a situation.

The key is that the lineup selected by the Thunder is so good!

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At 7 o'clock in the evening, the referee blew the whistle to start the game and threw the ball into the air. Adams easily defeated Aldridge to win the jump ball. The Thunder attacked first, and this most watched focus curtain call began.

In terms of positional battles, the Thunder are the most traditional team this season. It is obvious that Adams is a center with top running and jumping ability. They have excellent defense against fast breaks, but they always have to fight in positional battles.

Westbrook advanced to the frontcourt. He was not afraid of the opponent's inside line. He could play like it was a joke. What he was afraid of was Sun Ce's help in defense, but he suddenly discovered that Sun Ce was guarding Durant!

Guarding Andre Roberson is Paul George, who is ready to shrink his help defense.

Westbrook was a little confused, but immediately chose to break through!

Klay Thompson tried very hard to keep up, but if one-on-one defense could easily keep up with Westbrook's breakthrough, Westbrook would not be able to average 10+ assists per game so easily. Westbrook occupied During this period, Klay Thompson's confrontation had little effect on the physically violent Westbrook. Paul George had already shrunk back by this time, and Andre Robertson also caught Seize the opportunity to cut in.

Seeing that Paul George had shrunk to the point where it was difficult to make up for Andre Robertson, Westbrook stopped the ball and was about to distribute the ball... Suddenly, he saw that Paul George, who was coming in, did not stop, but came. He went to a position outside the reasonable collision area of ​​the three-second zone and made preparations to intercept the pass. Aldridge came to the right sideline of the three-second zone to prevent Andre Robertson from cutting in.

Westbrook was a little surprised that his breakthrough point was blocked this time!

But it doesn't matter. Westbrook no longer thinks about the triple-double when he plays against the Grizzlies. He plays how to play effectively. Paul George and Aldridge's interior defensive formation is good, and Westbrook stops the ball almost at the same time. When it happened, Klay Thompson had just stopped and before he could pounce on him again, Westbrook took off and made a zombie jumper!

Westbrook's shooting action was a little weird, and he made a pull-up jump shot. He was very keen on passing and shooting, but his shooting ability... didn't go in!

The ball hit the inside of the basket neck and bounced toward the top arc. Sun Ce blocked Durant and collected the defensive rebound. He was about to turn around for a fast break. When he turned around, he saw that Durant had already taken it back. I also saw Adams, Westbrook, and Andre Robertson retreat immediately without any delay.

Sun Ce was not in a hurry and passed the ball to Paul George. They were not afraid of the opponent trying to press the position and fight.

During the transition between offense and defense, Paul George advanced to the frontcourt and faced Andre Robertson's defense. It was difficult to play in singles. Seeing Ibaka expand inside to defend Aldridge, he chose to sling the ball to Lando from close range. husband.

A triangle offense with Randolph as the launching point!

Adams couldn't withstand it. He was more than ten kilograms behind in weight, and was easily pushed away by Randolph. At this time, Ibaka had already taken it back. Randolph felt it was too much to hit the twin towers, so he immediately gave it to Al. Delic, Andre Robertson and Durant simultaneously attacked Aldridge, blocking the space for Aldridge to pass to the line. Aldridge is not good at passing to the outside, and the Thunder blocked it very well. The pass-and-receive line of Paul George at the top of the arc and Sun Ce at a 45-degree angle on the left!

The Thunder's defense this time was as targeted as the Grizzlies' defense in the first defensive round!

However, Sun Ce is extremely focused now, but when Andre Robertson and Durant went to flank Aldridge, they clearly judged the opponent's defensive intentions and did not wait just because there was an opening. There was an open opportunity. But not every teammate has the ability to pass the ball to the open space. Sun Ce immediately cut towards the left baseline. When Aldridge saw Sun Ce appear on the line, his excellent high and low passing awareness immediately emerged, with the ball Leading the way, Sun Ce received the pass as soon as he reached the mid-range of the baseline.

At this time, Ibaka came out to defend, but Sun Ce did not hesitate. After receiving the ball, he turned left to face the baseline, and made a mid-range hook from the left baseline... Ibaka did not interfere at all, and his assisting defense effect It is indeed much worse than before the game was closed, and Sun Ce was left-handed and made a steady hook shot!

However, although Ibaka's help defense is not as strong as the best in the league back then, it is still top-notch. Such a well-prepared supplement can't cause any interference. It is indeed not Ibaka's problem, but Sun Ce's problem!

.T commentator Charles Barkley complained: "The Lord is like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the back line... No, he is an enhanced version! Two-handers are too lazy to play basketball!"