In the most recent mid-century matchup, the Thunder vs. Clippers game was full of drama. It's not just a contest for second and third in the West, it's a contest that shows an unexpected twist. In other words, Hayward, the new star of the Thunder team, finally ushered in his Thunder debut after a sensational 5-for-1 trade that caused a sensation across the league. However, the player, known as the new "basketball magician", scored a big round egg in his debut - 0 points! Don't worry, don't think that the story ends like this, the performance of 9 hats in a single quarter, but the Clippers can't find the north.
Let's recap the background of what was known as the "5-for-1 trade". The Thunder traded Tre Mann, Bertans, Misic and two second-round picks for Hayward, a deal that caused quite a stir at the time. Hayward has been plagued by injuries and has not played for two months. Many are skeptical that the new signing will be able to shine on the Thunder.
After the start of the game, the two sides went back and forth, and the pace of attack and defense was fast. Although Hayward scored zero points in his debut, that didn't stop the Thunder from showing strong defensive ability under his leadership. In particular, the performance of nine blocks in a single quarter was like saying to the Clippers, "Do you think I'm only going to score?" Then you couldn't be more wrong! ”
On the Clippers side, although there are stars such as Harden, George, and Leonard, their performance is also a little weak in the face of the Thunder's fierce defense. Especially Wei Shao, who only hit 1 of 9 shots, such a performance is really surprising. On the Thunder's side, the outstanding performances of Alexander, Holmgren and others made the Thunder always take the initiative in the game.
In the end, the Thunder defeated the Clippers 129-107, which was not only a game victory, but also a perfect demonstration of the strength of the Thunder's adjusted roster. Although Hayward scored zero points in his debut, his contribution on the defensive end, as well as the outstanding performance of the Thunder as a team, undoubtedly proved the success of this 5-for-1 trade.
Now, I'd like to ask you guys: What do you guys think of Hayward's 0-point debut but 9-hat performance in a single quarter? Do you think the Thunder's 5-for-1 trade was a success? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section. Let's look forward to Hayward's next performance with the Thunder and the future achievements of the Thunder team! February** Dynamic Incentive Program