The playoffs are a battlefield for stars, but in games with a sharp increase in intensity, little people with a strong heart can also become an important player in turning the tide of the battle. The Clutch Times will record every day in the playoffs and share with fans the important news that affects the overall situation.key figure.
2019/5/19 Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals
Warriors 110 [win] 99 Trail Blazers, Warriors lead 3:0 in Western Conference Championship
★Kevon Looney | 8 points, 3 rebounds, 1 block, plus-minus +12
In the third game of the Western Conference Championship, Terry Stotts once again took the initiative to change the lineup, sending Meyers Leonard to start, and used Enes Kanter,Zach CollinsAlternate on the court to form twin towers, hoping to attack the Warriors' penalty area. The Trail Blazers' change of formation in the first half was a great success. Leonard played a brand-new career masterpiece, scoring 13 points in the half, and once opened the lead to 16 points. difference.
The Warriors head coach Steve Kerr also changed the formation in the second half, bringing in Looney to effectively block the opponent's offensive in the penalty area, and allowing Draymond Green to continue to speed up the offense on the court, effectively combating the Blazers' long-man defence, which was too slow to return to defense. In the third quarter A wave of 29-13 offensive was launched. Although the Trail Blazers still had sporadic offense, the Warriors eventually won the crucial third game.
The biggest contributor to this game was Green, who scored 20 points, 13 rebounds and 12 assists. The offensive and defensive transition in the third quarter disrupted the Trail Blazers' twin towers, and replacing Looney was another one. A great contributor, in addition to effectively protecting the penalty area, his speed can also keep up with the offense and defense. In addition, the Warriors' generals consciously consolidated rebounds. Alfonzo McKinnie grabbed 9 rebounds,CurryHas 6 rebounds,Jonas JerekoThere were also 3 rebounds. The team's 42 rebounds were far better than the Trail Blazers' 31 rebounds.
But in the end, he also praised the Trail Blazers for constantly changing their lineup to challenge the Warriors. Stotts has made all kinds of unexpected changes in this dish, and the players have also rewarded with their performances. Leonard,Evan Turner, Seth Curry all played beyond their performance, but this game really showed that the Warriors' talent is truly unmatched by anyone in the league. In addition, KD's injury made the team seem to be resurrected. They are good at offensive and defensive transitions and quick conduction. The entire team played to its full potential, and Kerr's coaching ability is also among the best in the league.
This high-end duel will continue into G4. I hope the Trail Blazers can bring us more surprises and extend the front line so that we can see more good games.
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2019/5/17 Western Conference Finals Game 2
Warriors 114 [win] 111 Pioneers
★Kevon Looney｜14 points (all 6 shots made), 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
Looney's value to the Warriors was fully demonstrated in this year's playoffs. Played the best sweeper role in the second game of the Western Conference Finals against the Trail Blazers, becoming the best ball-feeding option for Draymond Green and other wings. Today, he not only scored from the slam dunk position, but also showed dribbling and roll-in offensive moves, scoring 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting.
In the second half, the Warriors began to chase points, and Looney's defense and offensive rebounds at the basket were the key. Today, his +/- value on the field was the team's highest of 8 points, making him the best center for the Warriors in the 18-19 version.
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2019/5/8 Game 5 of the second round of the Western Conference
Warriors 104 [win] 99 Rockets
★Kevon Looney | 5 points, 9 rebounds (5 offensive), 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block
With both the Warriors and Rockets minimizing their lineups and taking three-pointers at a high frequency, mastery of rebounds becomes even more important. With both Jonas Jerebko and Andrew Bogut finding it difficult to play in this series that emphasizes switching and perimeter defense, Looney's responsibility of protecting rebounds becomes even more important.
Today, Looney grabbed the team's second-highest 9 rebounds in 22 minutes, including 5 offensive rebounds. This not only helped the team gain more possession of the ball but also reduced the opponent's offensive and defensive transition opportunities. It also offset the Rockets' offensive rebounds against the Warriors. s damage. At the critical moment when Kevin Durant was unable to play due to injury and Draymond Green fouled out, Looney was not only able to grab defensive rebounds, but also blocked Chris Paul's layup with 90 seconds remaining, and was in a chaotic final wave at the end. Successfully handled the ball in possession.
Although he did not change the situation in terms of offensive tactics, Looney used defense and rebounds to defend the team's possession of the ball. In a hand-to-hand battle, this is the most reliable performance of a small person!
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