Everyone has also seen the series of Thunder and Mavericks, which can be said to be quite lively, and it also shows a situation of you coming and going. After the first 4 games, the Thunder tied the big score and dragged the game to Tianwang Mountain. I have to admire the young people of Thunder, who can also withstand the pressure. So as far as G4 is concerned, what are the points of analysis? Tying + Tianwang Mountain, it is better to come early than to come by coincidence, there are 4 heroes to win, and it is effective to abandon one person.
To say that the Thunder was quite passive in this game, it looked like they were going to lose by a big score. However, with the adjustment of the second half, the Thunder found a good way. To put it bluntly, the three-point shot can be shot, as the saying goes, it is better to come early than to come by chance. The Thunder seemed to only hit 7 three-pointers in the whole game, but the last few three-pointers were all crucial, and they were quite thirst-quenching. So, sometimes this three-point shot depends on when you hit it.
The Thunder was able to win this game, and the four of them made meritorious contributions. The first is Dort. Dort's defense is closely chasing Doncic's presence, so he has a lot of attrition. Dort's defense against Doncic is basically in place, and it works well. Of course, Dort also had 17 points and 8 rebounds. Dort was able to hit a three-pointer at the last moment, which was the most critical presence and became the team's outside guarantee. Only if the three-pointer is made will Alexander be a little easier.
The second is Alexander. It seems that the Thunder have a lot of high-quality young people, but the real core is only Alexander. If Alexander wants to improve himself further, he will need to hone himself in the playoffs at this level. After a few strong confrontations, it was clear that Alexander had adapted to the rhythm. Alexander finished with 34 points, five assists and eight rebounds on 14-of-27 shooting. For Alexander, now he is not afraid of such a strong confrontation and has found a good way.
The third is Chet. Chet is basically the role of a tool man in this series. Chet has his own value, with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks in the game, scoring to ensure output, and defense also contributed. In addition, the young man is also very tough, and the three points at the top of the arc in the final quarter are impressive, which is a goal that changed the trend of the game. The guys are also growing and adapting to the game. In the next Tianwang Mountain, the Thunder will rely on Chet to carry the inside line.
The fourth is Jalen Williams. Judging from the shooting data, Jalen, the young man, is not very efficient, hitting 5 goals in 19 shots, but the young man is quite hard in the game. Jalen worked the ball and on the defensive end, and helped the team in a different way. However, what we need to know is that if the Thunder want to win the series, Jalen must improve his shooting efficiency and hit three-pointers from the perimeter, otherwise there will be a lot of pressure on Alexander.
Another thing we have to mention is that the Thunder abandoned Giddey. Giddey only played 12 minutes in this game, which can be described as a fake starter. As far as this decision is concerned, it is quite correct, and the results are relatively large. Without Giddey, the Thunder would be able to match the speed of the Mavericks. It is foreseeable that in the next game, Giddey may have less playing time, because Giddey's weaknesses are completely exposed.
All in all, now that the two sides are tied again, they are also going back to the Thunder's home court. Just look at how the Mavericks adjust, this series won't end anytime soon.