Harden averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 0.5 blocks in these games, with a shooting percentage of 40.4%, and a three-point shooting percentage of 37.5%.

As a substitute rookie, Harden's data cannot be said to be too good or too bad, but that is without comparison.

It's different if there is a comparison.

Xue Ding also played the sixth man, but his average number was 13 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists and 2.5 steals.

With this comparison, the gap will come.

As the No. 3 show, Harden looks obviously worse than Xue Ding. According to media comments, Xue Ding is also ahead of Harden in winning the best rookie...

Harden naturally dissatisfied. In Harden's opinion, although Xue Ding is strong, he is definitely not inferior to him.

Now the Trail Blazers' record is the same as the Thunder, with 3 wins and 1 loss.

The comparison between the two is naturally very interesting.

Xue Ding didn't think about Harden's matchup, but was reading with Thunder's information.

Now the league generally underestimates the Thunder.

I thought they were the same as before.

But Xue Ding knew that Durant also started to win the scoring champion this year! Westbrook made rapid progress after spending the iron-season! The addition of Harden and Ibaka made the Thunder completely a strong team in the West, and the Third Thunder began to show his fame in various positions.

Such a Thunder is definitely not easy to play, and you can't look at them from last season's perspective.

Xue Ding and Harden have a good relationship. They have communicated a lot after the draft, and they are considered friends.

After arriving in Oshima, Xue Ding sent a message to Harden as soon as possible.

"James, I'm here in Ohlahoma, are you ready to accept failure?"

"Xue, why are you not as humble as Chinese? Wait, I will tell you why I am the No. 3 show tomorrow night."

"How about the loser shaving his beard?"

Harden started growing a beard at Xue Ding's suggestion, and it was already on a small scale. Xue Ding spoofed Harden.

"Hehe, I don't accept this bet, you don't have a beard." Harden refused decisively.

The communication between the two was quite smooth.

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The Trail Blazers' goal this season is the championship, while the Thunder's goal is the playoffs.

When the real strength gap between the two sides is not big, the game is very interesting.

Xue Ding and Harden's pick, data, record, their recent status, etc., have made this game very popular through the media's hype.

Xue Ding's performance in the last two games has been considered average, which has already caused him to have many media doubts. Many American journalists and media expect Xue Ding to continue to perform averagely, and then they can step on a few steps.

Xue Ding also knows how Americans are harsh about yellow-skinned rookies!

But he won't let them do it easily.

Pre-match press conference.

The reporter found Harden.

Harden said: "I'm the No. 3 pick. What I care about is the team's victory. I don't care about personal data. Xue is very good, but I will beat him."

Xue Ding also said to the reporter: "I want data, and I want victory too."

Xue Ding's words are sometimes very straightforward and sometimes very tactful, and the reporter sometimes cannot keep up with his thinking.

Roy said: "Xue's pick is definitely more than 22. Of course I support him. He will be the best rookie this year."

Durant said: "James' role is not something that can be reflected by data. He is very important to us. I have always believed that he is the strongest among the rookies in this class."

The media have fully copied the hot spots on both sides, and the two bosses have also come forward to support their younger brothers.

On the other side, Oden was also looking at Durant.

Durant is now booming, while Oden is one step behind, and he also hopes to prove himself again.

The smoke of gunpowder spreads between the Trail Blazers and the Thunder.

November 3.

Ford Center.

The basketball atmosphere in the hustle and bustle city is much stronger than Houston. There are 20 minutes left in the game, and nearly 20,000 spectators in the Ford Center are already full of seats.

While warming up, Xue Ding walked over to find Westbrook and Harden very friendly. Xue Ding in his previous life was a fan of Westbrook, so he naturally had to chase stars.

Although he will be an opponent tonight, Westbrook is quite friendly to Xue Ding.

"Hey, novices, I heard that your playing style is very similar to mine."

"yes."

"I'll beat you up tonight, so you won't deserve this comparison."

"Haha, you can try it."

"He's mine tonight," Harden jerked.

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Thunder starters: Westbrook, Seifrosha, Durant, Jeff Green, Ibaka

Trail Blazers starters: Miller, Roy, Batum, Aldridge, Oden.

Xue Ding skillfully found his position on the bench.

The Thunder's tactics are infinite singles tactics.

The first few games were played by Durant, Westbrook and Green's third young master. Xue Ding also learned about their tactics through scout reports.

Xue Ding looked at Durant, who is still young now, curiously.

Durant is still a man with a schoolbag now, and it is not that annoying.

This season is Durant's third year in the NBA, and he has a heavy responsibility on his shoulders.

On the one hand, he needs to obtain beautiful statistics to help him enter the United States and next year's All-Star lineup. On the other hand, he wants to help the team win more and help the Thunder achieve better results than last season.

Xue Ding also knew that this guy had succeeded.

The youngest scoring champion leads the team to the MVP of the playoffs World Championships, and this season is very important for Durant.

Batum is against Durant on the field.

Oden lost to Ibaka when he jumped.

Durant received the ball and dribbled through half the game, he didn't even look at Batum.

After a continuous front change from outside the three-point line, get up and make a three-pointer!!!

"Swish!"

0 to 3

Xue Ding looked at Durant's almost unsolvable pattern.

Very envious.

This feel, this arm span, this rhythm, this tsk.

Gibbons are gibbons.

The height of the center, the skills of the defender, and the soft feel create the unique Durant.

Trail Blazers attack.

Oden made an unball cover for Batum on the right side of the free throw line.

Batum quickly inserted into the slant, and Durant's pursuit was blocked by Oden.

Ibaka's defense was slow and Batum was missed.

The rookie Ibaka's defense is not that strong yet, Batum ran to the 45-degree angle on the right and ran out of a large open space.

Miller naturally would not let go of such a vacant seat.

The ball arrives.

Batum received the ball and shot three-pointer!!

The arc is beautiful.

"Swish."

Hollow into the net.

3 to 3

Ansauber.

The first offensive of both teams was completed.

Miller was once the assist king, and this kind of pass was easy for him.

Batum is also a good guy who catches three-pointers.

After the first attack, both teams felt very bad.

Successive shots were lost.

After playing for two minutes, the score still stayed at 3 to 3.

Xue Ding thought he was the same as before, and he didn't play until three or four minutes left in the game.

But an accident on the field made him stand at the technical stand in advance.

Miller squatted to the ground without rushing.
Chapter completed!