The Grizzlies are still the starting combination of Sun Ze, Klay Thompson, Paul George, Aldridge and Gobert.

The Thunder sent Westbrook, Andre Robertson, Durant, Ibaka and Adams to start.

With the referee's whistle, the series between the Grizzlies and the Thunder began.

Adams beat Gobert to win the jump ball. The Grizzlies had expected that they would retreat in an orderly manner. Although the Thunder rarely counterattacks, the Grizzlies' retreat has no mistakes, and they are guarding against everything that may happen.

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However, although the Thunder won the jump ball, the first attack was not smooth! After Gobert lost the jump ball, he knew the shame and then braved. He came up and gave Westbrook a big hat who broke into a close throw!

It is a little regretful that no one of the Grizzlies has grabbed this ball, and it is out of bounds, but the Thunder is still the free throw. Fortunately, the ball is hit on the sideline of the center line and pops up. The Thunder is not the baseline ball, but the midline ball.

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As the referee was out of bounds, Westbrook looked at Gobert in surprise as the referee ruled out of bounds and the Thunder's frontcourt whistle, Westbrook looked at Gobert in surprise. The ball just now seemed simple, as if he was careless and was blocked... It would be fine if he was careless, because

He followed his previous habits and forced a breakthrough to close-range throw after a striking step. However, in that battle a month ago, this style of play was very good against Gobert. If you want to say something bad about it,

His shooting percentage is not high in this area, and his shooting percentage is very high at the basket, but he only has 50% of his shooting percentage at close range.

But being capped is different from being a blacksmith. Gobert just moved sideways, and now he has prepared in advance, and he has predicted the opportunity to take action! Gobert's previous move was still guarding against Adams and Ibaka's cutting, and he has done it.

When you make a move, you will be on the hat, which is definitely predictable!

This is not a simple thing. Such changes in the tall center like Gobert, who moves relatively slowly, means that he has made progress in terms of consciousness, timing, etc.

This is only one month!

Think about it again, Gobert couldn't even play the ball in the 13-14 season. Last season, he became the main substitute center, this season he has become the starting center, and he is the center with the hope of being selected for the best defensive lineup...

The moment Westbrook looked at Gobert, his thoughts were twisting and turns. Together, he had one idea - why did Sun Ce have such good luck in killing that day?

Although Westbrook has crazy confidence that ordinary people can't imagine, and feels that he is not inferior to anyone and will not have the idea of ​​"if my teammates are better", he can't help but feel envious.

Not to mention Westbrook, Sun Ce, who was ready to shrink the defense but still failed to assist in defense, was shocked by Gobert's block this time. Westbrook's strong straight breakthrough was almost impossible to defend. Make up for defense in advance, the opponent is

If the assisting master is not able to complete the assisting defense without making up for the defense in advance, he will not be able to complete the assist defense at all. The three-point line is only a few meters away from the close range, and Westbrook rushed in in one second.

But Gobert's defense is in place this time... Sun Ce looked at Westbrook and Ibaka who were going to receive the serve, and suddenly thought of a live broadcast that Sun Ce had watched in the last round of the Trail Blazers' Thunder.

Westbrook's defense... Sun Ce sighed, Ge Guanfeng's learning ability is no wonder he will become the best defensive player in Lianzhuang in the future, and then defend the entire NBA... Anyway, Gobert's defense is better than him, Sun

It's much faster.

Although the entire NBA was originally caused by the school bells to collapse in defense overall, the one who stood out from it was definitely one of the best defense players in the league.

However, he has specialized in his profession, and Gobert's only strength is defense.

The core point guards of both teams quickly flashed through some messy thoughts, but as the referee whistle sounded, the ball was sent to Durant, and the game continued, both of them focused.

Westbrook pushed out of the three-point line again, and the offensive time was only 7 seconds left. After looking at Durant, Westbrook accelerated the breakthrough directly! Paul George still couldn't stop it, but compared with the defense just now, his steps were already

It was much faster, close to Westbrook.

At this time, Westbrook rushed in and shot from close range. Gobert and went into the basket around the pile. Paul George was able to catch up and defend in the first time, and he did a pretty good job.

But just as Paul George just crossed the free throw line, he saw Durant pulling from behind to the sideline. Moreover, Ibaka didn't know when to pull out Durant's pick-and-roll, Aldridge didn't keep up with him.

! At the same time, Paul George saw Westbrook grab the ball!

Paul George hurriedly made a comeback towards Durant.

But Westbrook did not pass! When he was in contact with Gobert, he forced his force and took two steps in a row to bypass Gobert and entered the three-second zone, jumped high, and smashed the ball into the basket with one hand!

Sun Ce was slowing down when he made up, just a beat short of Paul George going around from Gobert to delay Westbrook's attack speed.

Although Adams's cake was restricted by Gobert, Ibaka, Westbrook and Durant's cooperation was still very strong! And that tacit understanding, Sun Ce, who had been paying attention to Westbrook, saw Westbrook

Brooke just glanced at Durant, and Durant understood Westbrook's thoughts.

"No wonder Turtle almost got angry after Shubao went to the Warriors..."

A little difficult to prevent!

Sun Ce immediately judged the current situation and felt that it was a bit difficult to rely on defense at the beginning. Gobert did make progress in the playoffs again, but it was still not enough. He was the best player to win rebounds and block the opponent.

Compared with Whiteside, there is still a gap. Gobert will probably be stronger in the future, but Gobert is not able to play the role of Whiteside.

Therefore, it is not a good choice to rely on defending the basket to launch a defensive battle. It is a bit difficult for the Grizzlies to move their starting power forward position to deal with the forwards of Ibaka and Durant.

You can't put yourself into the successful style of the Trail Blazers! The so-called success of the Trail Blazers is that they almost defeated the top, and the Grizzlies are obviously stronger than the Trail Blazers. The experience of weak teams in counterattack can be referenced, but you can't put yourself in

Looks like a weak team...

Sun Ce immediately made a judgment. After arriving at the frontcourt, he received a pass from Paul George and waved to Klay Thompson. Klay Thompson came to block Durant, Durant and Andre who defended Klay Thompson

Robertson did not hesitate and quickly changed defense.

The positions of the four people have changed, and Andre Robertson and Durant saw Sun Ce going around the pick-and-roll and directly shot!

Andre Robertson was in the defensive position and pressed directly... Successfully forced Sun Ce to lean back.
Chapter completed!