The audience cheered lively, and the commentary box was also chatting and making noise.
Only the atmosphere on the court was very solemn at this time.
The players had already walked out of the lounge and stood at the door of the players' tunnel.
The first one to appear was of course the visiting team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
The on-site DJ will not name them one by one and call on the fans to cheer.
But the five main players who came on stage still received crazy cheers and screams from everyone.
There are no surprises in the Lakers' starting lineup.
Shooting guard Shen Huan, shooting guard Iverson, small forward Kobe Bryant, center Howard and... power forward Ingram.
Seeing this lineup, Kenny Smith couldn't help but admired amidst the cheers of the fans, "The confidence of the Lakers is really strong! The power forward actually dared to let Ingram, a freshman, play, and it is so important. the match of."
"It's not surprising." Barkley shrugged. "If I had Shen Huan in my hands, I would dare to do this. I would even send Julius Randle as the defensive center and let Howard go up front to charge into the battle. There is no other way. Festival, the Thunder collapsed."
"I disagree with Charles's opinion." O'Neal shook his head and said, "In fact, Ingram can be replaced by Dangino Russell or Lou Williams and play with a lineup of one large and four small. Can crush the Thunder.”
As the two argued, the atmosphere in the venue began to become more and more high-spirited.
Because the Thunder players showed up.
The Thunder's starting five are point guard Russell Westbrook, shooting guard Victor Oladipo, power forward Enes Kanter, center Steven Adams, and point guard Andre Roberson.
Especially when their core player Russell Westbrook came on the court, the cheers were the loudest.
As a player who was exchanged by the Thunder from the SuperSonics as soon as he joined the NBA, the 28-year-old Westbrook has played with the Thunder for 9 seasons. Everyone nicknames him "Westbrook".
Westbrook's regular season statistics this season are horrific.
Averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 10.4 assists per game, achieving an astonishing achievement of averaging a triple-double per game in the regular season.
This also makes Westbrook one of the most famous stars in this year's regular season.
If the overall strength of the Thunder team was not strong enough, he would have been the MVP of the regular season!
Westbrook, who is in his prime, has high hopes from Thunder fans.
They don't expect to defeat the Lakers in an upset, but they at least want to cause great trouble to the Lakers. Especially in the game, it is best for Westbrook and Shen Huanlai to compete with each other.
As for the fans' hopes, Westbrook feels that they underestimate him too much.
He had seen Shen Huan's godlike performance last year. Based on Shen Huan's form last year, he was sure that it would be difficult for him to defeat him.
But this year is different. Shen Huan has not had systematic training or competition for a year.
He's just a temporary guy.
Especially since he came to the United States less than 10 days ago, it is simply impossible to return to the same state as last year in such a short period of time!
Such a delusion, where do you put those players who have trained hard every day and played seriously for a season!
Therefore, Westbrook planned to take advantage of Shen Huan's first game today, when his hand and condition were not at their best, to have a super upset!
As long as he defeats Shen Huan, even if the Thunder loses this game, he will receive the supreme honor!
Standing in the middle of the court, Shen Huan also noticed Westbrook's eyes.
Those were beastly eyes full of excitement, perseverance and determination.
Shen Huan had seen eyes like this a lot before, but later they turned into helpless despair.
I didn't expect to meet such an interesting player in today's first official game.
"Are you going to hit the first ball?" Kobe asked, standing next to Shen Huan. He also saw the look in Westbrook's eyes.
"good!"
Shen Huan nodded without hesitation.
Westbrook is the core of this team. As long as he can be defeated, the entire Thunder team will have no chance.
Because apart from him, the statistics of the other Thunder players are mediocre.
Well, when it comes to mediocrity, that's relative.
In fact, they are all good, otherwise they would not be able to reach seventh place in the Western Conference.
But compared to the five players of the Lakers, it is definitely not enough.
"Shh..."
The referee blew the whistle for the ball and threw the basketball high into the air.
The opponent's center Steven Adams tried his best to fight for the basketball, but today he encountered the monster Howard.
Howard, who was drinking the Marrow Cleansing Decoction for Strengthening Muscles and Bones (Intermediate Level), has been in constant improvement these days and his whole body is full of strength.
The moment the fight for the ball started, he jumped suddenly, directly over Steven Adams' head, reached out and hit the basketball toward Shen Huan with a "snap".
"Wow… "
The fans in the field became excited the moment Shen Huan got the ball and started shouting loudly.
Shen Huan's crazy fast break scene after taking the ball last year was his famous show.
Now that Shen Huan has returned to the NBA, he will definitely do the same, right
Even Thunder players think so.
Except for Westbrook who quickly rushed forward to stop Shen Huan, the other players quickly returned to defense and ran to their own basket.
Shen Huan looked at the rushing Westbrook coldly. It wasn't until he was one meter in front of him that Shen Huan suddenly threw the basketball.
"Pass the ball!?"
"No, he's shooting!"
"Oh my God! Shoot from near the center line!"
The commentators screamed in horror.
"Du..."
In response to everyone, the edge of the basket turned red and a buzzer sounded.
The three-point goal is valid!
"Wow wow wow..."
The old actor Nicholson jumped up immediately, gesturing with his thumbs with both hands crazily and shouting: "FK! Shen Huan, I love you so much! Do you know? FK! That's great!!"
Shen Huan looked at him, nodded slightly, and then stepped back.
From the moment he shot the ball until now, Shen Huan didn't even look at Westbrook, she just regarded him as nothing.
Westbrook, who was already ashamed and horrified, saw a surge of anger in his heart.
He subconsciously wanted to step forward and argue with Shen Huan for a few words, so that Shen Huan could learn what it means to respect others.
But as soon as he made this move, several players on the bench rushed to his side and pulled Westbrook tightly.
"Russell! Don't seek death! Think of Ed Davis, think of that chair, think of those baskets!!" A teammate hugged him and yelled loudly in his ear.
Upon hearing this, Westbrook was suddenly startled, and cold sweat broke out all over his body.
Shet! !
Labor and management actually forgot about this!
If I had rushed over to argue with Shen Huan and started to fight, would I still be alive?
Westbrook doesn't believe that Shen Huan's condition has recovered to 100%, but he absolutely believes that Shen Huan's power is powerful, and it is definitely not something he can compete with!
"Shh!"
Just when he was about to turn around, a referee came to him and gave him a T.
Damn it!
Is there any more heavenly justice
Westbrook couldn't help it now, "Sir, I didn't do anything! I didn't even curse!!"
"You have very dangerous thoughts on the court, I have already seen it!" The referee said with a serious look on his face, "Don't argue with me, and don't talk to me about anything else. Go back and prepare to continue the game, otherwise I will definitely give you a second Two T’s!”
All right!
You are the boss and you are right.
No matter how angry Westbrook was, he could only retreat angrily, and the depression in his heart became deeper and deeper.