lcionline Chapter 119 First Double-Double in the Playoffs
Chapter 119 First Double-Double in the Playoffs
The Thunder took the initiative on offense, with Reggie dribbling the ball across half-court.
Durant reached for the ball, and Reggie quickly passed it to him. What could you do? The team's star player needed the ball; as a rookie, how could you refuse?
Not everyone is Westbrook, able to ignore Durant's calls for the ball.
When Durant faced Pondexter's one-on-one defense, he naturally chose to take the shot one-on-one.
However, the Grizzlies immediately launched a pincer attack!
Durant seemed a bit impatient after being double-teamed, and he didn't pass the ball out immediately.
Jia Fei was completely open on the weak side, a wide-open space, but the ball just wouldn't reach him.
Durant was double-teamed and had no choice but to force a pull-up jumper, but it missed!
The Grizzlies grabbed the rebound, and Jia Fei and Reggie had to immediately get back on defense.
Commentary seat.
Reggie Miller said, "KD played too selfishly on that play. Jia Fei had a wide-open shot. Even if Jia Fei isn't a sharpshooter like Kyle Korver, he should still have a high chance of making that shot."
Steve Kerr agreed: "That ball should definitely have been passed."
Jia Fei was speechless. This is probably the biggest difference between Xiao Shuai and Running Man. One has a historically great passing vision and a style of being happy to pass the ball, while the other has a slightly inferior offensive and organizational ability that ignores defense.
On the Grizzlies' offense, Marc Gasol was orchestrating the offense from the high post and suddenly made a pinpoint pass to the basket!
Pondexter catches the ball and dunks it with one hand!
14:11, the Grizzlies scored first in the second quarter!
On Thunder's offense, the ball still ended up in Durant's hands. This time he took the shot before the opponent double-teamed him, but it was a bit rushed and the ball still missed!
Marc Gasol grabbed another rebound, and the Grizzlies continued their offensive onslaught.
Even the fans in the arena felt that the Thunder's offense was too simplistic, and the main reason for this simplicity was the presence of Durant on the court.
Jia Fei was also a little angry. You don't trust us? Fine, I'll take it myself!
Gasol continued to orchestrate play from the high post. He passed the ball to Pondexter, who then passed it to Bayless!
As Bayless held the ball, he suddenly saw Jia Fei's leopard-like eyes, which made him momentarily dazed, and he felt a chill run down his spine!
In that instant, Jia Fei swiftly snatched the basketball from his hands, completed the steal, and launched a fast break!
Because it was a mistake made while the ball was in play, the opponent had no time to get back to defend!
Jia Fei raised a fiery dunk with one hand and scored!
14:13, the Thunder have scored too!
Finally, there was applause at the Ford Center! Wow, the game had been so dull, and Jia Fei's dunk temporarily relieved everyone's tense and boredom.
The Grizzlies were on offense when Marc Gasol suddenly entered the paint and aggressively attacked Collison with the ball!
Poor Collison was no match for them; he tried his best, but was still injured by the opponent.
Marc Gasol made one of two free throws, and Jia Fei grabbed the rebound and passed it to Reggie for a fast break!
Reggie quickly advanced, splitting with Kevin Martin in the middle!
Kevin Martin hit a three-pointer in transition—and this time it worked!
15:16, the Thunder have taken the lead!
The cheers at the Ford Center grew even louder!
For the Grizzlies, Marc Gasol was still dominating under the basket, pushing past Collison and making a floater...
Jia Fei suddenly appeared from the side, facing a Sichuan-style spicy hot pot!
Pasteur plate!
Reggie leaped to grab the ball and passed it to Kevin Martin on the floor!
Kevin Martin pushes the counter-attack, sending more to Jia Fei on the weak side!
Jia Fei received the ball, turned and hit a three-pointer – great!
At 15:19, the Thunder hit two consecutive three-pointers, forcing the Grizzlies to call a timeout!
Grizzlies pause!
The Ford Center erupted in cheers...
Who would have thought that the team's coaching staff had previously looked down on Jia Fei and Reggie to lead this counterattack? Their fast-paced offense and defense were a testament to youthful energy, fierce passion, rapid sprints, and burning enthusiasm!
Jia Fei and Reggie bumped chests hard. They were actually resentful that Durant hadn't trusted them with his consecutive isolation plays earlier, but fortunately, they managed to turn the score around through their own efforts.
Reggie Miller laughed and said, "OKC is playing the right way. If they play in transition, Marc Gasol's interior defensive advantage won't be able to be utilized. If it's really a half-court game, it's very difficult for him to get into the paint."
Steve Kerr said, "If KD could be more selfless and play smarter, he could be a decoy for the offense, drawing the opponent's defensive attention and creating offensive opportunities for his teammates."
“Perhaps he doesn’t have that much faith in Jia Fei and his team’s offensive capabilities!” Reggie Miller suggested.
"That might be the case, but with Russ out for the season due to surgery, if the team wants to go further, someone else has to step up. It's impossible to win a championship with just one person!" Kerr said.
After the timeout, the Grizzlies did not immediately bring back their starting lineup, but continued with their usual routine.
The Thunder took the lead thanks to a run by their second unit. When it came down to the starting lineups, both teams struggled with a half-court game.
At halftime, the Thunder led by 5 points, 40-45.
贾飞半场得到7分5个篮板2次助攻1个抢断1个盖帽，填满数据栏。
The second half unfolded remarkably similarly to the first half, with both starting lineups struggling, while the Thunder's second unit, fueled by the energy of players like Jia Fei, gained the upper hand.
The Thunder ultimately defeated the Grizzlies by 9 points at home, securing their first win in the series.
Durant was the highest scorer of the game, racking up 30 points and becoming the team's main offensive contributor.
贾飞本场比赛出战15分32秒，9投5中，其中3分球2投1中，罚球两罚全中，得到13分11个篮板3次助攻2个抢断2个盖帽。
In this game, Jia Fei set several personal records. His 11 rebounds were the highest in a single NBA playoff game, and it was also the first time he had recorded a double-double in the playoffs.
After the game, Reggie and Jia Fei had dinner at a restaurant, and both were very happy.
Reggie was still savoring the game: "Jay, your rebounding just now really shocked me. You actually grabbed the rebound right over Gasol's head! That was absolutely insane!"
Jia Fei appeared calm: "It's nothing. You have to fight for opportunities yourself, don't you think?"
Reggie nodded knowingly.
Lamb exclaimed enviously, "When will it be my turn to dominate the game? I want to play!"
Reggie patted Lamb on the shoulder to comfort him: "Jeremy, you have to learn to be patient before you get an opportunity. Ja, what's that old Chinese saying again?"
"Therefore, when Heaven is about to entrust a great task to someone, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, starve their body, leave them destitute, and thwart their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve and increase their abilities," Jia Fei replied earnestly.
Lamb: "..." I've already taken my pants off, and you want me to listen to this? What's the difference between this and Coach Brooks' motivational speeches?