Chapter 45: 44. The sound of wind, rain, and hammering

Zhang Yang arrived at the Ford Center with the team, preparing for the battle. At 8 p.m., he began his first game with the Spurs.

Durant had won his first scoring title last season, leading the Thunder Team to rise with a record of 50 wins and 32 losses, ranking eighth in the Western Conference. This season, they continued their strong performance, currently standing fourth in the Western Conference with 35 wins and 17 losses, and Durant continued to top the scoring chart with an average of 27.6 points per game.

Westbrook was selected for the All-Star for the first time this season, averaging 21.9 points and 8.2 assists, fiercely chasing the top pick of his draft class.

Thunder Team sent away Jeff Green, promoted Ibaka, and Harden, as the sixth man, performed well too, averaging 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1.1 steals.