The era of point forwards in the NBA

Chapter 199 True One-Punch Man (seeking Subscription, Monthly Pass)
At 11 pm on November 8, the Thunder will host the Orlando Magic at home.

The Orlando Magic led by Howard this season has a record of 5 wins and 1 loss, while the Thunder's record is 4 wins and 1 loss.

After Vince Carter joined the Magic, he averaged 35 minutes per game, 20 points, 5 rebounds and 3.2 assists, which largely helped Howard solve the team's offense.

They failed to limit the Lakers last season. After signing Carter this season, they supplemented the height of the shooting guard. They are heading for the championship this year.

Howard is a laughing boy with strong physical talent, and Stern is also very optimistic about him. The more competitive the teams, the higher the commercial value. Now the NBA is thriving in the direction he yearns for.

With such a good start, many Thunder fans also began to shout, "Thunder Champion". Compared with Supersonic fans, Thunder fans are much more excited. They only experienced a relatively bleak last season, but this season has turned into a dark horse that can also hit the championship.

After defeating the Rockets without any accidents in the game, ESPN gave the Thunder the seventh highest position in the championship prediction, which is a big improvement from the ranking that hovered in the playoffs before the start of the game.

In front of them are the Lakers, Celtics, Magic, Cavaliers and other strong teams. It is reasonable for such a team with extremely strong hard power to be inferior to the Thunder.

The name of the Thunder's third young man has also been completely launched, coupled with Ibaka's outstanding performance, the future of this team will be bright, but people don't know how long such a future will have to wait.

The Magic is not yet the strongest lineup today. The team's second and third scorers did not play. Carter chose not to play this game after receiving a preliminary judgment from the team doctor due to ankle discomfort before the game. Lewis was unable to play due to a suspension.

The Thunder team will continue to play with all members, and they want to take down this strong enemy.

"Howard's inside dunk and the Thunder's outside shot tonight, Charles, which side do you think will win?" Kenny Smith asked.

"We have been notified that Vince Carter will not play this game, plus Lewis who stopped, the Magic will receive a relatively big blow, but they still have good shooters, Pietrus, Redick will add firepower, it depends on how many levels they can play when they get the right to fire." Barkley said.

"Charles, you mean that whether the Magic can win today depends on themselves, what about the Thunder?" Kenny Smith asked again.

"We all know the offensive firepower of the Thunder. Their average offensive efficiency can be ranked among the top three in the league, but their defensive efficiency is also the bottom of the league. Now all teams know that they can win the game by curbing the offense of the Thunder. The key depends on how they defend." Barkley analyzed.

On the field, players from both sides are warming up before the game.

Lin Yue looked towards the Magic's stadium, but he didn't find Carter.

At first, Lin Yue was a little excited when he learned that he was going to face another top four player, Vince Carter, before the game.

He has long watched the slam dunk contest that shocked the season. The slam dunk stretched to the extreme without losing its violent style, combining strength and elegance. Lin Yue has watched this bouncing movement many times, and he has also practiced dunking in private.

However, the effect he made was very poor. The height of the jump and the time in the air could not support him to do a complete set of movements, let alone stretch or not.

I thought I could witness the demeanor of the dunk king live today, but now it seems that I have no chance.

Howard actually dunked a few consecutive times as a practice hand during the warm-up, which also drew cheers from the audience.

Seeing this, Curry also performed his unique tricks. He made 5 of 3 three-pointers in the midfield, and the splashing Ford Center Arena was completely boiling. The fans on both sides were excited before the game started.

It has to be said that both Howard and Curry are the kind of people who can play. They are geniuses in bringing rhythm and arousing the audience's enthusiasm. This kind of player is most suitable for playing in the All-Stars.

Redick of the Magic was very preoccupied. In this game, Lewis and Carter couldn't beat him. He finally got a chance to start. Then he saw this performance, a three-pointer in midfield, and Redick felt that he didn't have such a long range.

Curry, who was once known as Little Redick, has become the existence in front of him. People just can't stand the comparison, which makes this proud and conceited guy feel that he has fallen behind.

In recent years, Redick has been playing badly, and his playing time has improved after receiving attention in the past two years. His three-pointers are also relatively important in the Magic.

But Stephen Curry, a second-year player, far exceeds him in production and efficiency. Isn't this a kind of sadness?
Redick is determined to climb up step by step on the heads of these geniuses, starting from this game.

The referee brought the ball to the midfield, and players from both sides settled down one after another.

The Ordolan Magic's starting lineup is: Jamal Nelson, JJ Redick, Matt Barnes, Brandon Bass, Dwight Howard.

Even if the two main players can't play, the Magic's starting lineup is still very capable. This is the configuration of a team with the strength of a championship.

The Thunder's starting lineup is: Stephen Curry, Lin Yue, Durant, Sefolosha and Collison.

Coach Brooks did not let Ibaka start this time. He wanted to consume Howard in a round-robin battle. First let Collison start to consume on the defensive end, then rotate to Ibaka, and then Etan Thomas. If the defense works, the chances of winning this game will be greatly increased.

"Hey, the Thunder's starting lineup has been adjusted. Sergill (Ibaka) didn't play, but Sabo. I don't know how this change will affect the Thunder?" Kenny Smith said.

"During this time, the Thunder's opponents are not weak, first the Portland Blazers, then the Los Angeles Lakers, and now the O'Dolan Magic. This is a real test for them." Barkley said.

"However, this Magic team is not perfect, and it's not that difficult to play." Kenny Smith felt that the probability of the Thunder winning this game was higher.

The referee blows his whistle and the game officially begins.

Howard was one palm higher than Collison in the jump ball, and easily got the ball at the beginning of the game.

Lin Yueguang could imagine how good this man's physical fitness was from the muscles on his arms. It made people think of Ma Long, a muscle maniac, who probably lost his punch.

True One Punch Man, with terrifying fighting power.

(End of this chapter)