【2020/8/22】Playoffs R1G3
Thunder 119 [win] 107 Rockets (Thunder 1-2 Rockets)
★Luguentz Dort｜9 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks
Facing the pressure of two consecutive losses in the playoffs, the Thunder not only showed their due firepower under the leadership of Chris Paul, but Luguentz Dort blocked James Harden It was also very successful. Whether it was successful interference from the outside or blocking Harden's cutting path, Harden's shooting percentage was only 44% and he only made 3 of 13 three-pointers. Dort's single defense almost did not allow Harden to score points on his head. Pass.
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The most critical offense and defense of this game occurred in the overtime. After Harden made a good dribbling, he cut in and was rewarded by Dort who was close to him. Dort turned around and grabbed the offensive rebound on the offensive end, and in the process caused Harden's sixth foul. , the Thunder won their first win of the season with Paul leading the offense.
In this game, the Thunder's three main players Chris Paul (23/6/5), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (23/7/6) and Dennis Schroder (29/5/5) all scored more than 20 points and all had comprehensive statistics. , the Thunder let Danilo Gallinari play the 5 and Dort play the 4 in the decisive period, which worked very well, both on the outside and maintaining the rebounding advantage.
Luguentz Dort is one of the inspirational stories of this season. He was undrafted in the 2019 draft, but signed a two-way contract with the Thunder. He didn't even have the opportunity to practice in the NBA, but Dort used the free time to fill in film and training, and accumulated experience in the Development League. out of the game. In Terrance After Ferguson was injured, he seized the opportunity and gradually entered the main rotation with his defensive strength and hard work. "He is very confident and humble. He knows where his strengths are and where he should show his functions." Chris Paul said, "I I think he is a very promising young man with attitude and defensive mind.”
Dort is somewhat similar to PJ Tucker. With a height of 6 feet 5 inches and a strong and thick body, he is currently the main lock of the Thunder. He is not easily fooled by fake moves and dribbling. He can hold his own defensive position. In the past, Trae Young and Donovan Mitchell, and in the playoffs the Thunder hope that he can hold Harden, "I know I can't completely block him, but I will try my best to make every shot he takes uncomfortable."
