Players from both sides have already arrived on the field. After a warm-up, they went back off the field and the game is about to begin.

In the media area on the sidelines, a group of media reporters carried their cameras. The cameras all pointed their cameras at Qin Hao, Butler, and Durant and Westbrook of the Thunder.

Durant and Westbrook are undoubtedly the core of the Thunder team, the Thunder double star reputation, both are All-Star players, Durant is the scoring leader.

On the 76ers side, Qin Hao and Butler, Qin Hao did not lose to Durant and Westbrook, especially after last season’s playoffs, with the Heat in seven games, Qin Hao averaged 30+ per game. , In one of them, he scored 40+, which has already proven himself.

Originally Butler was a bit inferior. Whether it was his personal performance or qualifications, he did not make the All-Star, and even last season he was just a substitute in the Pistons, naturally inferior to Qin Hao, Durant and Westbrook.

But recently, Butler has played exceptionally well, averaging 30+ per game. The name "Syracuse Double Star" has been changed to "Philadelphia Double Star".

Today's game is also a test for Butler. In the face of Durant, can he continue his outstanding performance in the previous games?

"Let me just say it." Thunder coach Scott Brooks clapped his hands, greeted his players, and began to arrange: "Russell, you have to pay attention to Qin's defense, keep up with his footsteps, and don't miss out. Remember. Stay, guard against it, don't let him shoot three-pointers easily, it doesn't matter if he passes them."

"Kevin." Then, he looked at Durant again, "Your task is mainly on the offensive end. Defending Butler should make the best use of your height and play at your level on the offensive end."

Hearing this, the two nodded one after another.

One interesting thing is that the positions of the Thunder and Philadelphia are the same. Durant and Butler are both small forwards. Westbrook and Qin Hao are point guards. They don’t need special arrangements. Both sides seem to be born. It should be an opponent, and it is natural to be tit-for-tat on the court.

Then coach Brooks made some arrangements, mainly emphasizing the defense of the 76 team outside, Qin Hao + Iguodala + Butler, this combination has been verified in the past twelve games, both offensive and defensive ends are very good. outstanding.

As for the inside line, Coach Brooks is not worried. The inside line of the 76ers is Nene + Speights, while the inside line of the Thunder is Perkins + Ibaka. Perkins is obviously not as good as Nene, but Speights is not as good. Ibaka, the two sides are similar.

"Alright." Finally, Coach Brooks clapped his hands and said, "Get ready to play."

at the same time.

On the 76ers side, Qin Hao and others gathered around Coach Luke.

Coach Luke spread out the tactical board, made some arrangements, and then said: "On defense, our most important thing is to defend Durant. Don't let him play singles calmly, but go up to help defend."

Everyone nodded in unison.

Butler didn’t think there was anything wrong. Although he played very well during this period of time, Durant was the third consecutive scoring leader (09-10, 10-11, 11-12). He didn't dare to say that he could defend Durant alone, and it is necessary for his teammates to help defend.

Butler looked serious at this moment, facing Durant, he still felt heavy, Alexander.

"It's okay." Qin Hao patted Butler and gave him a relaxed look.

"Yeah." Butler nodded and smiled at Qin Hao.

Coach Luke said again: "Qin, Westbrook will leave it to you. Just guard against his breakthrough. You are fast and shouldn't be a big problem."

Qin Hao nodded: "Understood."

Qin Hao knew Wei Shao very well.

In the days of the Thunder's Fourth Junior and the Thunder's Third Junior, Westbrook played very well. He was selected as an All-Star year after year, and his explosive physical fitness has made many fans his favorite.

After Harden left, Durant and Ibaka left, the Thunder youth army disintegrated, Westbrook alone carried the Thunder team, although he hit a historical triple-double, ushered in a personal data explosion. Also won the regular season mvp, but it did not bring much honor to the team, personal game style, some disadvantages in technical characteristics have become more prominent.

In the NBA a few years later, all teams know how to defend against Wei Shao, and Qin Hao naturally has considerable experience in defending against Wei Shao.

......

After some arrangement, the game officially started.

Players from both sides came to the field. The 76ers were on the regular lineup, and the Thunder were on their regular starters, Kendrick Perkins, Serge Ibaka, Kevin Durant, and Sabo. Sefrosa, Russell Westbrook.

In the 2012-2013 season, the Thunder’s starting lineup has basically not changed. The important point is that these starters have played almost the entire season. Perkins played 78 games and Ibaka played 80. In the field, Durant played in 81 games, Sefrosa played in 81 games, and Westbrook played in 82 games.

The reason why the Thunder have such a good record is also related to this point. Several starting players are healthy and their performance is very stable.

"Snapped!"

First jumped the ball, Ibaka and Nene jumped, the result is that Ibaka first touched the basketball, patted the ball to the backcourt, Westbrook controlled the ball and the Thunder attacked.

In the audience, the fans cheered up and stared at the stadium while discussing: "I'm afraid this game will not be easy to play today. The Thunder are also very strong this season and played very well."

"It's not easy to play, but our 76ers are not weak. Qin is not inferior to Westbrook. Maybe he can beat Westbrook."

"Naturally, Qin doesn’t have to worry about this point, just a little worried about Butler. Although he played very well during this period, but today is against Durant, the three-time scoring champion, I don’t know...Huh, Du Rand is going to play singles, that's it!"

Westbrook came to the front court and passed the ball to Durant, the others pulled away, and Durant was going to singles Butler.

Seeing this situation, the fans stopped talking, all quieted down, staring at the stadium without blinking, watching Durant and Butler.

"Huh." Butler exhaled and focused on Durant.

Durant also looked at Butler, first made a tentative step, Butler did not move, Durant did not care, began to dribble, walking outside the three-point line, swinging his shoulders, and suddenly sinking his left shoulder, Bart Le's heart jumped, just about to move to the right, he suddenly reacted and quickly stopped the movement.

Sure enough, Durant didn't break through to the left, and controlled the ball with his left hand, but in an instant a sharp change in direction turned into a breakthrough from the right.

Butler's defense is not bad, his life stopped and he was not fooled by Durant, but Durant's change of direction was too wide.

With just one change of direction, he suddenly opened a horizontal distance of more than one meter from Butler. Butler quickly moved horizontally, but it was too late.