Nuggets 106-149 Thunder! Helplessly it wasn t a loss, it was Tielin who evaluated Westbrook, he was too hard

G2 in the NBA Playoff Western Conference Semi-finals, the Nuggets lost to the Thunder 106-149, and were tied 1-1 with a big score. The first in the league is the first in the league, the Cavaliers were 2-0 by the Pacers, and the Celtics were 2-0 by the Knicks. Both the eldest and second in the Eastern Conference were gone at home. Gordon scored a three-pointer in the last game, and he saw that the third brother was going to lose the home court together. But the Thunder proved why he was the boss. In fact, the Clippers and the Nuggets had the same strength in the first round.

It is also difficult for the Nuggets to advance, but the Thunder are indeed crushing the Clippers and the Nuggets in terms of hard power. If you can steal one, it doesn’t mean you can steal it all the time. The last game was also the Thunder underestimated the enemy. They relaxed when they led more, but they were killed. The Thunder showed a very good attitude today, and their offense and defense were targeted. The offensive end Thunder strategy is Alexander's single-time blasting pass, and Javi named Murray to consume. Then it is beneficial to use Harten's ability to support the ball, and Jokic is the Thunder.

Haten is on the court, he can catch the ball at a high position, eat cakes, and get the ball to give assists to his teammates. Harten ended, and Alexander and Chet took over the offense. The Thunder's unlimited offensive stream has not been powered off in the past 48 minutes. On the defensive end, Dort locked Murray, which means that Murray's best defender against the Thunder's offense, was consumed by Jewe and Alexander in turn. In Gordon's words, the Thunder's defensive strategy is more clear, which is to give him a three-pointer chance, but not to rush to the frame.

Nuggets were forced to have only one solution, that is, Jokic and Murray had to carry the heavy pressure to make output, and today they lost their standards. At the same time, Westbrook is also the key to this round of the series. With an annual salary of more than 30 million, Westbrook has to take on the job of a giant with a basic salary, and Westbrook also has to maintain his three-point shooting percentage against the Clippers. However, Westbrook's three-pointers were average in these two games. Westbrook made 7 of 13 in the last game, but 1 of 5 three-pointers was made. Today, Westbrook made 5 of 11 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers and scored 19 points, 1 rebound and 5 assists.

Next to go back to the Nuggets' home court. As Danny Green said, if Westbrook can make a three-pointer, the Nuggets have the hope of defending the home court.

Tielin said in the NBA Today program: "I think the Thunder are strong overall, but the Nuggets are not without opportunities. In this round of series, in addition to Jokic and Murray as basic points. Westbrook and Porter Jr. are also X-factors. But Westbrook obviously plays better. If he can regain his three-point shooting percentage against the Clippers, I think the Nuggets have a chance to advance."

To be honest, Westbrook's three-pointer was a bit beyond expectations for that round of series. Westbrook made 13 of 31 three-pointers against the Clippers, with a shooting percentage of 42%. Not to mention this year, Westbrook's three-pointer is not that high. So Tielin's demand for Westbrook is a bit difficult, after all, Westbrook gets the basic salary. If Westbrook really could regain his three-pointer at home in Denver, you wouldn't dare imagine how much the Nuggets would have to give Westbrook a raise in the offseason.

A annual salary of at least 15 million is not an excessive amount, right? So far this playoffs, Westbrook has played 8 substitutes, averaging 25 minutes per game with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, with a shooting percentage of 45.1%, and 37.5% of three-pointers. Then Porter Jr., averaged 9.5 per game, and shot only 39%. However, it is also a good stage for Westbrook. If Westbrook really meets Tielin's requirements next, then Westbrook will return to the ranks of superstars. Not to mention the maximum salary, it is also possible to get a 20 million annual salary again, whether in or leaving the Nuggets.