The Godfather of Basketball

With the main players back, the Thunder still relied on their talents to fight the Cavaliers, and the point difference basically didn't change much.

At the end of the half, the score was 58 to 51, and the Thunder led by 7 points to end the half.

During the intermission, Tang Tian gave the Cavaliers a burst of blood.

Back in the second half, Paul and Carter made consecutive hits from the outside and joined hands in an 8-0 lead.

But looking back, Durant began to explode, facing the defense's unreasonable two consecutive 3-pointers, coupled with Westbrook's sudden layup, the Thunder immediately returned to 8-0.

Whether the Cavaliers want it or not, the Thunder's talent is there.

When it was time for the bench, Harden made another wave of personal offenses to open the point difference to double digits.

The Cavaliers don't seem to have much to do in the face of the "three young men" who are hanging out at home.

In the end, the Thunder defeated the Cavaliers 116 to 106 at home and won their first victory in the finals.

Durant had 27 points, 7 rebounds and 3 shots, Westbrook had 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, Harden had 22 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, and Ibaka had 9 points, 9 rebounds and 5 blocks.

Yao Ming had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Paul had 23 points, 8 assists and 3 steals, Carter had 16 points, and Battier had 9 points.

Just like when they played against the Spurs, the Thunder had a standard talent crush, with wave after wave of talent accumulating together, directly pushing down the game.

Coincidentally.

Two days later, the series between the two sides continued in Oklahoma, and the trend of the game was almost exactly the same as the first game. The Cavaliers played harder and fought all kinds of hand-to-hand combat on the court, but the talent of the Thunder team, which was visible to the naked eye, could not be defeated. Grabbing the ball, the reaction is a little faster than the Cavaliers.

Durant broke out in the second game. He made 16 of 29 shots and scored 39 points and 7 rebounds. Westbrook had 13 points, 11 assists and 5 steals. Ibaka had 15 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks. Harden had 19 points and 3 assists. .

The Thunder beat the Cavaliers 108-105 in Game 2, leading 2-0.

At the press conference after the game, Durant finally felt elated and took the initiative to mention the previous "bathwater" to the media.

"I haven't had time to say it all the time, but I want to tell Coach Tang Tian that I don't need his help, I will win it myself."

At this time, whether it is "bath water" is obviously not important, what is important is the tone.

Durant's high profile made the media hooked.

Fighting head-to-head is always more exciting in the fierce finals.

But at this moment, everyone suddenly discovered something belatedly.

The Cavaliers don't seem to have much to do with the Thunder.

Yao Ming and Paul played steadily, Carter and Shane Battier and other role players played well, and even Tang Tian's performance was still outstanding. Whether it was the substitutions and adjustments during the game, or the bloody operations between the two games, everything was completely perfect. no problem.

In other words, this Cavaliers team has tried their best, but in front of the talented Thunder team, their performance seems a little powerless, just like the Spurs before.

The Thunder are about to win the championship?

It's only been 4 years since this team appeared, but for the first time their fans found that the championship is so close to them.

The 2-0 score also caused a big change in the attitude of the major media.

Before, they thought that the experienced Tang Tian and the more systematic Cavaliers would have the advantage in this duel, but now everything has been broken by the current score.

TNT's latest program also began to talk about this sensitive topic.

"Talent! Talent! We have always felt that winning the championship depends on more than talent, but the Thunder gave us a new one. Talent alone can win the championship!"

"Yes, I completely agree with your point of view." O'Neill said with a laugh.

When it comes to talent, no one is better than O'Neal, a center who has never worked hard in his career. He is an invincible existence in an era. He won three consecutive championships with his talent and overwhelmed the inside with his talent.

"Hey, guys! The Thunder haven't won yet! They're only temporarily leading 2-0!" Smith reminded loudly.

"2 to 0." Barkley smiled and spread his hands, "Old man, you all know that it is 2 to 0. How long has it been since a 2 to 0 lead on the stage of the NBA Finals without winning the championship? And the Cavaliers did everything they could, and this is the result!" Barkley seemed a bit gloating, and not long ago, he dropped his pants in front of the cameras for betting on the Cavaliers against Smith.

"Yes, what Charles said is correct. The Cavaliers have used their best pick-and-rolls of Paul and Yao. They also tried to create kills, but those didn't work. Experience is the only advantage of the Cavaliers, but the Thunder The talent of the team crushes these, and you can really do whatever you want with talent, man!" O'Neal continued to echo.

"But we also have to notice that this is the Thunder's home game, and they played far better at home in the Western Conference Finals than away. They are home to the Dragons, but away, the next three games will all be played in Cleveland." Smith reminded.

"Yes, the away game. Didn't the Thunder beat the Spurs in the last game? Your theory is not valid. This is not a home and away problem, but a problem with the state of the Thunder's young people. The first two games lost in the Western Conference Finals , They just encountered such a high-intensity game just now, but you also saw it later, after they adjusted and played a 4-0, counting the current match against the Cavaliers, they have won 6 consecutive victories in high-intensity games, oh !"

Barkley couldn't help but marvel at what he said.

"Yes, this team lacks a talent who can match up with Durant." O'Neal continued.

"Like LeBron?" Barkley said with a smile.

When Barkley opened his mouth, all three burst out laughing.

"Come on, guys! You're making me think LeBron put the Cavaliers to the end of their dynasty."

"Isn't James leaving the Cavaliers without a dynasty?"

"Okay, okay, let's skip this topic, so, is the Thunder champion now?" Smith interrupted the two of them.

"Yes, Thunder Champion."

"Thunder Champion."

...

Cavaliers owner Gilbert watched the show in his mansion. After hesitating for a long time, he picked up the phone and called his assistant.

"Schedule me an interview with LeBron."

"Boss? Isn't it a bad time now? If the coach knows..."

"Secret talks, only you, me, and LeBron know about them, understand?"

After hanging up the phone, Gilbert took a deep breath, he had to prepare both hands.