Fan Reward System

Chapter 59

In another game today, the Nuggets beat the Thunder 102:94, giving the Thunder a four-game losing streak.

The Thunder's defense this season is very good, second only to the Celtics, ranking second in the league.

The problem is that the Thunder's offense is very annoying, there is no system, and they fight on their own.

Some netizens jokingly said that the Thunder's defense is really at the top level in the league, not only defending against opponents, but also defending themselves.

Westbrook must be responsible for this game. Westbrook made 22 of 6 shots and 22 of 13 three-pointers. He took [-] shots and only scored [-] points.

Still the same sentence, in today's league, a point guard without a basket or three-pointer is the biggest tragedy.

Some netizens questioned Westbrook: Knowing that he was not allowed, why didn't he hand the ball to Anthony and George at the critical moment, and why did he throw it blindly at the critical moment?

Some netizens said that Westbrook is good at assists and rebounds.

He Pan felt that such a statement was unfair to Westbrook.

It must be wrong to say that none of Westbrook's 42 triple-doubles last season were all real data.

But if it is said that Westbrook's 42 triple-doubles were all made, it must be even more nonsense.

Let’s not talk about strong teams. There are so many bad teams in the league. The stars of the bad teams basically have unlimited shooting rights. They can also shoot. Which star have you seen so many triple-doubles?Even if you brush, you have to be capable!

Fans who have watched Westbrook's games in the past few seasons know that Westbrook has always played so hard, this is his style!
When Durant was around, Durant should be regarded as the boss of the Thunder, but at that time, Westbrook was the same as now. Go up and grab every possible rebound.

At that time, he wouldn't have deliberately made a triple-double, right?
In a word, this is how Westbrook plays. As long as he is on the court, he will use up all his energy, regardless of his own body. Whether it is rebounds, assists, or scoring, he has never spared no effort. Similarly, he has never been afraid to shoot. .

He Pan doesn't like this way of playing, because after all, basketball is played by five people, and this way is a bit close to reckless.

However, this cannot be a reason to obliterate Westbrook's achievements.

So far this season, the Thunder have had a very poor record.Now they have just suffered a wave of four-game losing streak, and have already ranked 12th in the West.

However, Westbrook has been working hard to change his way of playing this season!He has been trying to find a way to integrate Paul George and Anthony into the team, and he has been working hard to control his desire to shoot.

You know, last season, Westbrook averaged 31.6 points, 10.7 rebounds and 10.4 assists per game!
And this season, Westbrook averaged 19.5 points per game, 10.4 assists per game, and 9.2 rebounds per game.

Westbrook's only statistic that has dropped significantly is his free throws.

His free throws have been maintained above 80% before, and so far this season, his free throws are less than 60%.

Therefore, Westbrook cannot be blamed for the Thunder's poor record. It takes a process to get in.

The main reason for the Thunder's offensive problems is the flaws in the three giants' respective play styles.

Paul George, Anthony, and Westbrook were the bosses in their respective teams before, and they all had unlimited shooting rights, but they all had their own problems.

Anthony's main problem is that he has poor assist awareness and is more used to fighting alone.

Paul George is strong in outside shooting and defense. Compared with other league superstars, there is still a certain gap in his organizational ability and movement control skills.

Westbrook's problem is more obvious. As a point guard, his three-point shooting percentage has not been very high, and his mid-range shots are sometimes absent.It's hard to really space the floor when he doesn't have a basketball in his hands.

It will definitely take a long time for such three questionable stars to get together on the offensive end.

The Big Three of the Thunder and Durant joining the Warriors are not the same.

Compared with these three players, Durant is more comprehensive on the offensive end, with outside three-pointers, mid-range shots, and better control skills than Anthony and George. The league is at the top, so it will be relatively easier for Durant to integrate into the team.

After all, even without the ball, Durant can open up space for the team.

Even for a comprehensive superstar like Durant, joining the established Warriors, it took them a long time to adjust last season.

The more superstar you are, the harder it is to change yourself to adapt to the team, and the harder it is for the team to adapt.

Anthony and George, the Thunder's new additions, are not role players but superstars, so it's normal for them to take a certain amount of time to get in.

As for some fans complaining for Harden after the game, saying that Westbrook is not worthy of last season's mvp at all, Harden is too wronged, he should be last season's mvp, such a statement is even more boring.

Indeed, Harden performed very bravely today, and he is the biggest contributor to the team's victory!
Similarly, Westbrook's performance today was indeed poor, and he is the one who should be most responsible for the Thunder's loss today.

But you can't judge two people by their performance in this game.

If you have to take one or two games as an example, then the Rockets played against the Spurs in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals last season. In the absence of Leonard and Parker, the opponent is the key to life and death. In the campaign, Harden scored only 10 points in the half, and scored 7 points, 6 assists and [-] turnovers in the game.How can such a downturn be explained?
It’s okay if you can’t make a shot, but what if you don’t make a shot?
If it were Westbrook, even if he loses, he will not be so listless, even if he misses the shot, he will not even dare to make a shot like Harden!
Although the Thunder lost the series against the Rockets, Westbrook at least died standing up!

You know, this team is your team, win or lose, you should carry it on your shoulders.

Harden's ability to lead the team is indeed better than Westbrook, Harden's assist awareness is better, the three-pointer is much better than Westbrook, and he is more sure of the mid-range.

Wei Shaoqiang's unstoppable physical fitness, as well as his courageous, hardworking and never backing down temperament.

The two have their own strengths, and it is impossible to say who is stronger or better based on one point.

Of course, Harden did have bad luck.

In the 14-15 season mvp selection, Harden lost to Curry, who had a better record. Last year, Harden lost to Westbrook, who had a worse record.

For this reason, many Rockets fans have been complaining: I hope the league will set the rules first. After all, whether the selection of MVP this year depends on the record or the data.

Although Harden is a bit wronged, it is only a bit. The results of the two MVP selections are completely fine.

The reason is, whether you look at statistics or record, it doesn't just look at whether you are better than others, but also how much better you are than others!
In the 14-15 season, Harden's statistics were better than Curry's, but the gap was not that big.

In the 14-15 season, Curry averaged 23.8 points per game, 7.7 assists per game, and 44.3% of his three-pointers.

Harden, on the other hand, averaged 27.4 points per game, 7 assists per game, and made 37.5% of his three-pointers.

Is there a big difference between the two in terms of data?

If Harden's scoring average adds 10 points to 37 points, it will be too eye-catching, and it is impossible for you to ignore it!

The difference in data is not big, but the difference in record is mostly!
The record of the Warriors that season was the first in the league. Although the Rockets ranked second in the Western Conference, second only to the Warriors, the Clippers had the same record as him, with a difference of 11 games from the Warriors. , You know, this is a big gap.

The Rockets ranked better than the Thunder last season, but when it comes to rankings, the Rockets are not outstanding. After all, they are only third in the Western Conference.

In other words, the Rockets' record is not very good in the league, it can only be considered relatively good, which is nothing too eye-catching.

And Westbrook's 42 triple-doubles on the opposite side are unprecedented, and it is difficult for anyone to come later!
In other words, the Rockets are ranked better than the Thunder, but they have not performed too well in the league, but Westbrook's statistics are quite impressive.

If the Rockets' record last season was the first in the league, for example, if the rankings of the Warriors and Rockets were changed, then, even if Westbrook had a few more triple-doubles, the MVP should be Harden's.

Of course, even if the rankings of the Rockets and the Warriors were changed last season, if Westbrook can achieve more than 60 triple-doubles, or average 35 points per game, 15 assists per game, and 15 rebounds per game, he can play such a remarkable performance. Human data, then, as long as the Thunder can make the playoffs, the MVP should also go to Westbrook.

In the 15-16 season, Curry became the first unanimously elected MVP in NBA history. Why?
No matter how poor Curry's personal data is, there will be no suspense in this result. The reason is that the Warriors played the best record in league history that season, breaking the Bulls' record of 72 wins that many experts believed would never be surpassed. Record!
So, Harden is indeed a little wronged, but only a little bit.

It is understandable to feel sorry for the stars of your own team, but there is no need to slander the stars of other teams.

Another piece of news today is very interesting. It gives a comparison of the offensive and defensive efficiency of each team this season and last season.

Statistics show that most teams have declined to a certain extent in terms of offensive data this season. Only the Warriors have improved to a certain extent this season when they averaged far ahead of other teams in points per game last season. The Warriors are clearly not on the same level as other teams.

As for the Cavaliers, their scoring average has declined to a certain extent. On the defensive end, the decline has been even greater, ranking first in the league.

Of course, the Warriors' defense has also declined slightly.

Another eye-catching team is the Celtics. The Celtics' defense has jumped from the mid-range level last season to the number one this season.

You know, the Celtics have undergone major changes in the team, and the core players have basically changed!
More importantly, both offensive and defensive ends are excellent. Hayward, who had high hopes, was reimbursed due to injury in the season opener, which was a big blow to the Celtics.

However, even under such circumstances, the Celtics still made such outstanding results, which makes people admire the coaching skills of head coach Stevens!

"Tomorrow's match between the Spurs and the Bucks is [-]-[-]. Is the host betting?" asked the system.

"Bet 15 points, the Spurs win." He Pan said.

This game was played at the Spurs' home court, and the Spurs' home win rate has always been very high.

More importantly, the Spurs have been focusing on the interior offense this season in the absence of Leonard, and Ade played very well.

And the weakest point of the Bucks happens to be the inside defense!
Popovich, the best coach in the league, will definitely not let go of this good opportunity.

One variable in this game, though, is Bledsoe.

The pre-match news has been given, and Bledsoe will start the game.

A top defender in the league starts directly at the first stop of joining a new team. His spirit must be quite high and he will definitely do his best.

If Bledsoe can quickly integrate into the team, the Bucks may also have an upset today.

However, this is a low-probability event after all. Even if it happens, it is due to luck. He Pan is still optimistic about the Spurs' victory.

(End of this chapter)