The Thunder overall have not played well in the first half in each of the first 3 games. They have been playing from behind mostly. The simple adjustment to be made on film is to continue to push the tempo, and for westbrook to push the ball. Tonight we will see Westbrook pushing the ball hard after a rebound, and creating fast breaks out of nothing. Durant is focused and I expect him to shoot well tonight.
Perkins has been completely outclassed in this series thus far. If he wants to step up, this is the game to do so, Make a statement defensively, block some shots, and let your team feed off that energy. Ibaka has done just about as good a job as you can do on Dirk. Dirk will not be stopped no matter what. Sefalosha has to be involved early on the defensive end, the Thunder have also struggled with him on the court in the opening quarter. I think that Brooks sent a message to these guys and basically told them to get it going early or he's going to go sub early with Collison and Harden.
The Thunder need to use their athleticism and feed off the crowd, because when it goes back to Dallas, the Dallas vets will neutralize that athleticism with their ball movement and efficiency.
OKC -2 1st Half -110 Risking $250
Perkins has been completely outclassed in this series thus far. If he wants to step up, this is the game to do so, Make a statement defensively, block some shots, and let your team feed off that energy. Ibaka has done just about as good a job as you can do on Dirk. Dirk will not be stopped no matter what. Sefalosha has to be involved early on the defensive end, the Thunder have also struggled with him on the court in the opening quarter. I think that Brooks sent a message to these guys and basically told them to get it going early or he's going to go sub early with Collison and Harden.
The Thunder need to use their athleticism and feed off the crowd, because when it goes back to Dallas, the Dallas vets will neutralize that athleticism with their ball movement and efficiency.
OKC -2 1st Half -110 Risking $250