As one of the most popular matches of the day, TNT naturally had a live broadcast.
Before the game officially started, the TNT team started their pre-match wrangling again.
"Charles, for tonight's game, who do you think will have the advantage?”" What's wrong?" asked Kenny Smith.
Barkley snorted and said without thinking,""Is there a need to ask? It was obvious that whether it was the star players, the depth of the lineup, or even the coaching staff, the Thunderclap had crushed the Los Angeles Clippers in all aspects. The two were not on the same level at all. KD's return allowed the Thunderclap to return to the ranks of the strongest teams in the Western Conference. They were one of the best teams in the Western Conference. As for the Los Angeles Clippers, could they make it to the playoffs?”
Ba 'er's words were blunt and did not give any face to the Los Angeles team. He was such a person, or else he would not be called " Big Mouth."
"You mean, in terms of center, the Laker isn't as good as the Thunder? Wang from Beijing scored 27 points, 23 rebounding and 5 blocked shots in the last game against our top pick, Towns.”Kenny Smith continued to ask.
" Hey, bro, I admit that Towns 'offense is very strong, but his rebounding and defense are not on the same level as Adams. Adams is a great rebounder, and he won't allow Wang Bo to take so many rebounding shots off his head. It was very likely that Wang Bo wouldn't even be able to get ten rebounded in this game. His opponent tonight wasn't the coward Towns, but the beast Adam's, Ibaka, Kanter, and the other super players!”In Barkley's view, Wang Bo's statistics in the last game were very exaggerated.
"O'Neill, what do you think?"
"Me? " I'm the opposite of Charles. I think highly of Wang Bo. I can see the shadow of my past in him. His strength and explosiveness are enough to tear through all defenses. Just watch, Adam and Thunderclap's other inner players won't be able to stop him!”It wasn't for the show's effect, but O'Neal really thought highly of Wang Bo.
"Don't overestimate yourself. Your speed can't be compared to King's.”Reggie Miller mercilessly attacked.
O'Neal had a huge weight, but he was not slow. He was an agile fatty, but it depended on who he was competing with. In terms of speed and agility, Wang Bo was definitely above O'Neal.
While they were talking, the match was about to begin on the live broadcast screen.
Wang Bo was still playing as a substitute in this game.
Although Wang Bo's performance in the last game was amazing, completely overshadowing the starting center of the Los Angeles Clippers, the coach did not directly put him on the starting list.
This was normal.
Everything needed time to settle down. It was impossible to directly promote Wang Bo to the starting lineup just because he had exploded in one game. Hibbert would be dissatisfied.
If Wang Bo's performance was still outstanding in the next game, it was only a matter of time before he entered the starting list.
However, although Wang Bo was not included in the starting list, based on Wang Bo's performance in the game, even if he was a substitute, his playing time would not be less than 20 or even 25 minutes.
When a substitute could play for 20 to 25 minutes, there was not much difference whether he was in the starting lineup or not.
The match began!
The players executing the jump ball were Adam and Hibbert.
"Beep!"
When the referee threw the ball high up, Adam and Hibbert jumped almost at the same time.
Hibbert's absolute height advantage of 218 allowed him to easily win the jump ball.
After passing the ball to Russell, Russell held the ball and pushed forward to organize the attack.
In this game, the lineups of both sides did not change much. They were all the usual starting lineups.
The starting five players for the Los Angeles team were Russell (point guard), Kobe (point guard), Nick Young (small forward), Randall (power forward), and Hibbert (center).
The Thunder had Russell Westbrook (point guard), Andre Robson (point guard), Kevin Durant (small forward), Ibaka (power forward), Steven Adams (center)
Compared to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Thunder's forward line was terrifyingly high.
Although Durant's official height was 206, his real height was definitely above 210. Ibaka was 208, and Adams was 213.
Among the three main strikers, the shortest Ibaka had 208.
Then look at the Laker, Nick Young 201, Randall 206...
Although Hibbert had a 218, his rebounding ability was not something to be complimented. His height was just for show.
The following matches proved this point even more.
Young Master Wei missed his shot, and the ball landed on Hibbert's side. However, the rebound was snatched over his head by Adam!
“OH~NO! Hibbert was once again snatched away from his head by Adams!”
The commentators were speechless.
As for why he used 'again'?
That was because Hibbert had already gotten two offensive backboards from Adam's in the first half of the game!
Every time, he would either be stuck by Adam's block in advance, or his reaction and jump speed would be too slow. He could only watch as Adam's and Ibaka took the rebound before him.
In less than half a quarter, the Clippers had already lost three offensive rebounding points, two for Adams and one for Ibaka.
"Hibbert is a piece of trash. He was defeated by Towns in the first match, and he was defeated by Adams in this match. What is Scott thinking? Wang Bo! If this continued, the difference in points would be widened.”
"He's a complete negative effect on the field. His speed is slow, and everyone has retreated to defend. He's the only one who's still slow enough to pass half the court.”
In the first quarter, the Thunderclap's hand feeling was not very good, but their advantage in the paint was too great. Adam's and Ibaka grabbed a few offensive rebounded, and they all converted into points. After three minutes into the game, the Thunderclap had established a seven-point lead.
The Thunder 15:8.
"King, get ready and go on stage!”
Head Coach Scott couldn't take it anymore. If this continued, the first quarter would be spent!
Originally, he didn't want Wang Bo to come so early, but... his strength didn't allow it!
Just look at how badly Hibbert had been ravaged by Thunderclap's twin towers.
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