Beijing time on February 3, the Lone Ranger 114-120 home defeat to the Thunder, this game is very dramatic, the third quarter is the Thunder lead, but the last quarter of the Lone Ranger to achieve a rebound, Doncic at the critical moment to get 5 points, Bullock hit the three-pointer to see the Lone Ranger is about to win, but KenRidge Williams basket equalizer into overtime, in the overtime Doert unstoppable 14 points to lead the Thunder to defeat the Lone Ranger, Dorth took 30 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block to become the thunder's big hero.
Luka Doncic played 43 minutes, 16-of-33, 5-of-13 three-pointers, 40 points, 10 assists, 6 rebounds and 3 steals, shooting 48.5% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range but swallowing the loss, and Doncic's record night was gone. And the result of this is Doncic himself.
Doncic hit a three-pointer 1:19 before the final, Bezigli returned a two-pointer, then Doncic broke through, 9 seconds before the end of the game Reggie Bullock hit a rebound 3-pointer (103-101), the Thunder 8 seconds time a sideline ball, as long as the Lone Ranger defense is successful can win, but Doncic eyes defense, Gidy directly under the high basket Williams easily layup to draw. (It took the Thunder just 1 second to equalize)
In the last 7 seconds, Doncic advanced with the ball, he faced Dolt and tried a retreat three-point shot to fail, the Lone Ranger was forced into overtime, in overtime Dorde alone bombed 14 points, the Lone Ranger team scored 11 points, so Doncic is the big sinner of this game.
Doncic took the blame after the game, saying: "It's my fault, it was the worst game of my defense so far in the season, losing is my pot, I didn't notice that he was behind me, we had to play better."
Doncic has just finished the 11th game of his career, 40+, but he lost because of his own mistakes, and such a humiliating night must be very uncomfortable for him.
In the last eight games, Doncic has averaged 31.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game, shooting 49% from the field and 39% from three-point range, and his competitive state is gradually recovering, according to Dave McMenamine's report, Doncic's weight has recovered to 240 pounds (about 109 kilograms) similar to the rookie season, so his competitive state is also improving, but his eye defense problems still exist, slimming is obviously not enough, he also needs to improve his enthusiasm and defensive focus.
Text/Yan Xiaobai