As the saying goes, you know whether you are warm or cold.
No matter what others say outside, the Thunder know how much they have.
No matter how much Westbrook showed his unwillingness to admit defeat and scored higher and higher on the court, he did not talk nonsense to reporters.
He just said very carefully that in this competition, he would strive for the best performance and leave the rest to God to decide.
In his heart, the God of this round of the quarterfinals is Shen Huan.
If Westbrook really wanted to fight hard, he would directly confront Shen Huan, suppressing Shen Huan on the offensive end, and also restricting Shen Huan on the defensive end.
But Westbrook can't do it.
He tried it in the first game, so he changed his playing style, and then the data became more beautiful, and it seemed that the point difference with the Lakers was not that big.
But both Westbrook and other players understand that this may be the limit of the Thunder.
If they had wanted to score more points, I'm afraid the result would not be what it is now.
The third game was played back at Staples Center, home of the Lakers.
Westbrook didn't think much about it at first, but when the Lakers players stood on the court, his eyes suddenly widened.
The place where Iverson was supposed to be standing suddenly became Shen Huan! !
What the hell is this
Could it be that Shen Huan is here to defend me in this game
For a moment, Westbrook was a little flattered.
But when the game officially started, he didn't think so.
What Shen Huan was attacking was his position. No matter blocking, pulling or guarding, Westbrook and his teammates could only watch as Shen Huan entered an uninhabited area and scored easily.
When it was replaced by Westbrook to attack, he experienced what it means to be immovable and the most terrifying personal defense.
After the entire first quarter, Westbrook's score was 0! !
Such a result simply stunned a group of melon-eaters nearby.
It is said that Shen Huan has great offense and excellent defense, but you are not so cruel, are you
After watching the previous two games, when Westbrook and Shen Huan were madly torturing the opponent's defenders, everyone had the illusion that maybe when Westbrook grows up, he will be able to fight Shen Huan face to face.
I don't know what they think.
Westbrook is already 28 years old, and Shen Huan is only 18. Do you still have to wait for Westbrook to grow up
However, no matter what, there is no doubt that Westbrook has become the second best player in the game after Shen Huan.
This is something Howard, who concentrates on defense, cannot compare to.
It is also incomparable to Kobe and Iverson who continue to play fitness balls.
But today is different.
I don’t know if it’s because Shen Huan is angry. Since you say I’ve regressed, I’ll let you see how Westbrook got the high score—it’s because I didn’t defend him!
Shen Huan not only defended Westbrook completely without temper, he also scored more than 20 points in the first quarter, making 7 of 12 shots and 5 free throws.
Although the fans of the Lakers and Shen Huan were laughing and laughing, the players and fans of other teams were a little solemn.
The first is the possible opponent in the next round, the Rockets.
James Harden is definitely better than Westbrook, but he is definitely not much better.
Shen Huan can defend Westbrook to 0 points, and James Harden can score 5 points in a single quarter, which is considered good.
The Thunder are Westbrook's team, and the Rockets are James Harden's team.
As long as James Harden is stuck, the Rockets won't even have a chance to struggle.
Then there’s the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
They are not afraid of Shen Huan's one-on-one defense, because both teams have two or more superstars.
Shen Huan focused his defensive energy on one person, which was actually a good thing for them.
But the problem is not Shen Huan's defense, but Shen Huan's offense.
Shen Huan's defense proved that he was in surprisingly good condition, so there would be no problem with the offense.
Shen Huan has no problem attacking. Who in the world can stop him from scoring
Last year's two teams already experienced this!
"I don't know what to say! But I've said it before, Shen Huan is definitely the strongest superstar in history!" During the first quarter break, ESPN's ace commentator Kenny Smith yelled, " Looking at his perfect defense, let alone Westbrook, even if Jordan comes over, I'm afraid he won't be able to get it!"
"Now it is painful to become the remaining opponents of the Lakers. Shen Huan told them with a loud slap in the face that I am still the superstar. It is impossible for you to defeat me!" On the other side of the TNT commentary box, Barkley thinks so too.
"It's not easy for Westbrook. He only had such a small hope, but it was extinguished by Shen Huan!" O'Neal, who was partnering with him this time, also sighed, "If it had been me, this game might have been better. It’s a bit interesting.”
"Are you saying that your defense can restrain Shen Huan?" Barkley sneered, "They don't even get to the free throw line, they just shoot you from outside the three-point line."
"No, no, you don't understand Shen Huan." O'Neal shook his finger, "Shen Huan is not that kind of person! When he meets a player like me, his first choice must be to enter the penalty area and fight me to the death! If he backs down Now, can he still be the best in the NBA?"
"Are you shameless enough? How can someone from an outside position challenge you as an inside position?" Buckley said, "Shen Huan weighs less than 200 pounds. You weighed more than 300 pounds in your heyday. Just for this reason, you are incompetent." A place of defeat.”
"No, no, no." O'Neal wagged his finger again, "Shen Huan can lift Ed Davis with one hand and smash the basket. He is stronger than me in terms of strength. He is not afraid of me at all."
"hehe!"
Buckley didn't bother to tell the swordsman.
Does O'Neal only have height
His experience, his skills, his judgment, etc. are basically invincible under the basket!
No matter how powerful Shen Huan is, if he gets into a tough fight with O'Neal, it will definitely consume a lot of his physical strength and energy.
Why should Shen Huan go to a completely unequal competition
Wouldn't it be better for Shen Huan to just stand outside and shoot this big shark to death with a three-point ball
"Do you think Shen Huan will still play Westbrook in the second quarter?" Barkley changed the topic.
"No way." O'Neal said with a smile, "He has beaten Westbrook to the point where he doubts his life. If he didn't want to destroy this young man, Shen Huan would take a step back."
"Well, I don't think Shen Huan is such a cruel person." Buckley nodded.
Although Shen Huan is cruel, he has a good character. As long as you don't offend him, he will never do anything wrong.
This is also recognized by the NBA.