The Thunder team really played big this time, and earned 100 points from the Spurs in one go, what kind of combat effectiveness is this! Seeing this number, I have a little doubt about my eyes. This isn't a math exercise, this is the Thunder's report card against the Spurs this season. Back then, when Durant and Wei Shao were still in the Thunder, 55 wins were commonplace for them, but this time, the Thunder returned to the stage of this victory, but the lineup has been completely renewed.
This season's performance of the Thunder team can be described as a new life, with 55 wins and 25 losses. And it's not just the number of wins that is eye-catching, but the games against the old rival Spurs, even more talking, laughing, and showing their skills. The Spurs scored a full 100 points in three games, which is the rhythm of beating the opponent back to the NBA foundation class!
First of all, Alexander, this young man is really full of firepower in this game, with a game-high 26 points, as well as 6 rebounds and 5 assists, he is simply an all-round warrior. Shooting 10-of-18 from the field and 5-of-5 from the free-throw line, it feels like it comes with a goal-locking system. Looking at his relaxed appearance on the court, it was like playing basketball in the back garden, and he didn't take the opponent in his eyes at all.
Then there's Keady, this guy is not ambiguous, and he came up with a big triple-double of 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 7 assists, which made the opponent dizzy. This stat looks like you're playing an NBA2K game with automatic mode set up. Keady's performance is not only in scoring, but also in rebounds and assists, and he has contributed +22 plus/minus throughout the game, which is as stable as an old dog.
Hayward and Holmgren are also not vegetarians, and despite not playing for a long time, they have been able to play efficiently every time they appear. Hayward's 18 points and Holmgren's 9 points and 6 rebounds may seem ordinary, but their impact on the court is much more than just these numbers. These two men are veterans who stabilize the morale of the army and hope for the future.
On the other hand, although Collins scored 20 points and was the best performance on the team, the others seemed a little overwhelmed. Collins, in particular, has a plus/minus of -30 despite scoring well, which is a defensive efficiency that is simply the best spokesperson for "friendly forces". The entire Spurs team seems to lack some belief in victory, perhaps because they are young and inexperienced, and they seem to be a little powerless under the fierce offensive of the Thunder.
This season, the Thunder team has not only proved themselves through their results, but also told us through their performance in every game that the rebuilding is not an empty word, they are really back. Although the Spurs have suffered heavy setbacks, every failure is an accumulation of the future, after all, there is no eternal strong man on the basketball court, only a challenger who continues to improve.
This season of the NBA, the story of the Thunder and Spurs is just one of the many highlights, but it is definitely one of the most pulsating. Let's wait and see how these young fighters create more amazing moments in the future arena.