From today on is the king

Chapter 1369 1368. Fight!

Iverson always felt that the two guys on the opposite side had a conspiracy!
Unlike Tracy McGrady and Rondo, the Hawks' offense was team-based. After Liu Mang and Jason Terry's another pair of Eagles came on the stage, whoever met Iverson would play singles.

Iverson's physical fitness is really nothing to say, he is almost 32 years old, and he still plays 43 minutes per game, ranking first in the league again. This kind of game basically plays the rhythm of the whole game.

However, it was not easy to have a group of good teammates who were at their peak. Iverson, who had experienced Liu Mang's reign of terror in the East, did not mess around this time. After scoring 5 points in the first quarter, Iverson rarely took shots. He passed the ball as fast as possible and sorted out the offense.

On the defensive end, the Eagles were forced to resort to unlimited defenses. When the Nuggets players got the ball, whoever was nearby would go up and change defenses.

In this era of unlimited defense, the relative effect is not so good. Marion's defensive experience and skills are better than Josh Smith. Yes, Marion is better than Josh Smith in defending power forwards and small forwards, but defending centers, there is a height gap.

Players these days are not as over-role-oriented as they will be in the future. In another twelve or three years, Nene, who is 36 or seven years old, can occasionally start for the Rockets because he has skills that are rare among inside players of that era.

Although Camby doesn't have the ability to attack independently, but it's facing normal centers. Marion's defense is better for them, and Granger... just stand up and throw.

Coach Kruger tried to replace Hollins, but the result was even worse. The offense became four-on-five.

The first half was a confrontation. After the starting stage, Rondo and McGrady were allowed to rest for a while. At the beginning of the second quarter, Rondo and McGrady took turns playing, attacking with two different rhythms of McGrady and Rondo, trying to disrupt the rhythm of the Nuggets.

The effect was mediocre. After the first quarter, the Eagles and the Nuggets scored 34 to 33. The Eagles temporarily led by 1 point, but by the end of the half, the Eagles were already 61 points behind 66 to 5.

上半场刘莽打了18分钟拿到16分2助攻4篮板4盖帽，表现很不错。

McGrady and Rondo each scored 5 assists, and Jason Terry scored 11 points in the second quarter, both of which were outstanding performances.

But I can't prevent it!

As soon as Kwame Brown went, the defense collapsed, allowing the Nuggets to score 33 points in both quarters.

Iverson had 9 points and 6 assists in the half, Anthony had 21 points in the half, especially Nene and Camby both scored in double figures in the half, and both scored 10 points.

During the intermission, Liu Mang and coach Kruger were talking about the introduction of inside players. The outside line is not a big problem, mainly the center forward!

Even with an average backup center, it's too difficult to rely on Kwame Brown alone.

If you play other teammates, you can still use David Lee, but today when you meet the track and field team Nuggets, David Lee is about the same as Hollins.

Liu Mang didn't complain about Hollins' failure, nor did he complain about David Lee's role in defense and counterattack.

……

"Ace, you go up and shoot, don't worry about anything else, just shoot if you think the opportunity is good, and I will attract flanking attacks."

After the intermission, when Liu Mang walked out of the tunnel, McGrady hooked Liu Mang's shoulder and said.

In terms of scoring, there are only two active players who can convince McGrady. One is No. 24 and the other is also No. 24. In NBA history, there are only three players who can score 3 points in a single game. Only these two No. 80s can do it.

"I think so too, Tracy, it's up to you." Liu Mang smiled.

Never mind him so much!

Liu Mang and Jason Terry scored in double figures in the first quarter and the second quarter respectively. Iverson did not follow them. Liu Mang also dispelled the idea of ​​letting Iverson. Now Iverson is indeed a lot more reasonable. Otherwise, Iverson would not be able to shoot more than 40.00% of the first-class field goal percentage. This kind of Iverson Liu Mang feels weird, but this is indeed the way Iverson should play at this age, and it also allows fans and opponents to get to know him again.

The Hawks sent Liu Mang, Tracy McGrady, Shane Battier, Granger, and Kwame Brown in the third quarter. Marion was exhausted in the first half, so he took a rest in the second half and reserved his strength for the fourth quarter.

For the Nuggets, Iverson, who played the first half, continued to play, and the combination of Linus Kleiza, Edondo Najera, Reggie Evans, and Nene played.

Another first-class physical fitness, all players who can run and jump.

The Nuggets made the first attack. After Iverson and Nene picked and rolled, they broke into the inside line and scored two points with the same hand and foot.

When the Eagles attacked, McGrady received the serve and quickly advanced to the frontcourt. The Nuggets had already settled down on the defensive position.

Although Lithuania's swingman Kleiza is white, he has physical fitness comparable to blacks. He is characterized by tough defense, can run and jump, and is a standard Lithuanian player.

After Liu Mang served the ball and ran to the frontcourt, he immediately went up to pick and roll for McGrady, creating breakthrough opportunities for McGrady!

McGrady took three steps and hit the inside line!
Iverson switched to McGrady, but it didn't help much. Reggie Evans, who was defending Granger near the right sideline, pinched past, and McGrady gave Granger the ball!

Kleiza was very disciplined in defense, switched defenses quickly, and quickly blocked Granger. Granger didn't take credit for giving the ball to Liu Mang. Liu Mang had already run to the left side of the weak side at a 45-degree angle, separated from the others by a long distance!

An open three-point catch-and-shoot!
Beautiful standard shooting posture, very similar to Jordan but not as strong as Jordan, like Kobe without Kobe's coquettish pouting posture, relatively softer standard shooting posture, under the action of the fast shooting master, the shot is faster than usual, and the hit is hollow!
64 to 68, the point difference narrowed to within 5 points!
Then, Iverson scored two points with a mid-range pull-up jumper after a breakthrough, turning the score into 70-64.

There is no way to do this, and Liu Mang can't defend against it. Iverson's mid-range shot after the breakthrough is really beautiful, and he is good at it.

When the Eagles were attacking again, Liu Mang felt that it was coming. He continued to go up to pick and roll McGrady, and whistled to McGrady when he blocked it.

All of a sudden, Iverson and Kleiza's defense was confused. Since McGrady's breakthrough and scoring was successful, both of them went to block McGrady.

"Ding... The King of Ganba is triggered at level 5, and the take-off height of this shot will not be disturbed by the sudden take-off..."

"Shh..."

Liu Mang scored two three-pointers in a row!

67 to 70, the point difference is only 3 points!

The dead star Ace Liu appeared!

When the Nuggets attacked, the Nuggets wanted to guarantee the success rate. Liu Mang started to show off. They couldn't defend. Liu Mang had 5 points less than Anthony before, but now he has surpassed Anthony in less than 2 minutes of playing!

To be on the safe side, Iverson beckoned to Nene for a pick-and-roll.

For Iverson and his fans, Iverson looking for a pick-and-roll, they are used to seeing this kind of picture, but for Liu Mang, who played three or four games with Iverson a year and now even played two games with Iverson a year, it really feels weird. After all, Iverson’s team has not been very competitive in recent years.

Nene came up to block Liu Mang. Isn’t this guy going to cut his balls? Liu Mang quickly went around to chase Iverson. Kwame Brown kept retreating and couldn’t keep up. He could only hinder Iverson’s mid-range shot. Fortunately, Liu Mang retreated directly from the middle to block Iverson’s cut.

But on the other side, Nene cut in after the pick-and-roll, and Iverson passed the ball to Nene on the right side of the three-second zone!

At this time, McGrady consciously let go of Najera in the bottom corner and retreated to the three-second zone. McGrady switched to Nene.

But Nene received the ball and squeezed straight up, McGrady was squeezed away by Nene!
After Nene squeezed away McGrady, he jumped up on the spot and was about to be buckled...Capped!

McGrady served first and slapped the ball raised by Nene on the backboard!
Maddie's grab hat!
McGrady's defense is rare and serious today!

Kleiza yelled, and the Nuggets retreated quickly. Nene was dizzy from the cap, but immediately returned to the defense. George Karl's team discipline was still good.

After McGrady catches the ball, he counterattacks and advances. Liu Mang crosses the center line first. McGrady passes the ball to Liu Mang. Liu Mang receives the ball more than one meter away from the three-point line and raises his hand. Just as he is about to enter the three-point line, Nene is thrown away when he sees Liu Mang receiving the ball and switching defense to Liu Mang.

Liu Mang rushed in towards the inside line, and was blocked by Reggie Evans and Iverson within the free throw line. Reggie Evans opened his arms and caught it. Liu Mang grabbed the ball, lifted the ball with both hands, and hit Reggie Evans' arm...

"Ding...Pengci master level 5 trigger..."

The referee whistled quickly, Reggie Evans subconsciously pressed his elbow, Liu Mang was pushed down, and fell to the floor...

But the ball was very lucky. When Liu Mang was pushed down, the ball was separated from his hand. Finally, Liu Mang tried his best to throw the ball to the basket. When it flew out, the ball was spinning, hitting the right side of the basket and rolling in!
2+1!

Liu Mang scored 8 points in a row!
Liu Mang has scored 24 points so far, the Nuggets players are going crazy!
If Liu Mang is attacking with the ball, it's better. If he is attacking with the ball, Liu Mang picks up the ball and makes a fake move, and the Nuggets can still stick to it, but Liu Mang catches the ball and makes people jump.

As soon as the third quarter came up, Liu Mang narrowed the point difference to 1 point!And there is an additional penalty. Nuggets coach George Karl quickly replaced JR-Smith and Anthony.

George Karl didn't expect to rely on JR Smith's defense one day.

Relatively speaking, the Nuggets' best defense against Liu Mang is actually JR-Smith!
Unlike other defenses, JR-Smith's defense is very pivotal. He only chases his defender and has no intention of switching defenses, but it is just right for defending against Liu Mang. To defend against Liu Mang, he has to bite hard. Someone can defend another person and can't switch defenses.

Seeing Liu Mang walk to the free throw line, the mentality of the young Nuggets players is about to explode, especially Nene, who is a year later than Liu Mang, he can't bring up the idea of ​​​​competing with Liu Mang at all.

Nene and Kwame Brown are next to each other, and they don't intend to fight for rebounds. Liu Mang's free throw percentage is 80.00%.

At this time, Nene heard Liu Mang's broken thoughts while taking pictures of the ball...

"Should I get 50 points today, or 60 points..."

(End of this chapter)