Grab Curry at the start

Chapter 72 We Made It

The Nuggets started desperately. In fact, they don't have many means now. In order to deal with the flanking attack, Anthony went directly to the three-point line to receive the ball.

However, at this level, the Timberwolves still cannot easily take the lead.

The role of a star can't really be measured by tactics in many cases.

Anthony received the ball just outside the three-point line, pulled it up strongly before the pincer came, and could still hit it.

Earlier, Anthony was unable to show the strongest scoring ability in the face of the flank attack, which shows that the flank attack is effective, but in the last few minutes, he may indeed hit a difficult shot.

Zhang Sixin knows that some all-star players are not afraid of flanking at all, but they can't go all out for a long time, so the stars in the last few minutes of the game are different from the previous stars.

What to do, two words, consumption.

The player who defends Anthony must constantly engage in physical confrontation when he does not receive the ball.

Can catch the ball outside the three-point line, but attack as soon as it enters the three-point line.

Zhang Sixin thought about the three-point line and started attacking, but Anthony's strongest is the mid-range. If he can hit consecutive three-pointers against the defense, the Timberwolves will recognize it.

Small probability events can be allowed to occur. Instead of letting the Nuggets find open opportunities, it is better to let Anthony shoot against the defense from the three-point line.

Anthony was also stubborn, and he made two shots in a daze, but there were only two.

When he made another shot, Anthony hit the iron.

And once the shot fails, the players will hesitate, especially the three-pointer is not Anthony's forte.

As the time decreased further, Anthony didn't dare to shoot like this.

Zhang Sixin breathed a sigh of relief. In this case, the defense can withstand it, and now it's up to the offense.

After Jefferson came up to show a strong fighting spirit, the Nuggets' defense also responded.

Due to lack of height and explosive power, Jefferson's weak links are still relatively obvious. After the opponent's defense level is improved, he cannot become the winner.

Curry still hasn't found this feeling, but the Nuggets can't stand it anymore. Anthony has fouled five times in the fierce battle between the Timberwolves' flanks, and Billups' physical strength has declined and his shooting percentage cannot be guaranteed.

The two teams have been tit-for-tat since the first quarter, and now both are consuming a lot.

Therefore, which team can perform stably and win the game at the last moment depends not only on the stars, but also on the details.

The Timberwolves are playing away games, but their main players have less playing time and are younger. Zhang Sixin hopes that the players can take advantage of this aspect.

"It seems that this time, we have to bet all on defense." Zhang Sixin said.

"There is a problem with the other party's physical strength." Ron Adams said firmly with sharp eyes.

"Yes, so we have to maintain the intensity in the last few minutes." Zhang Sixin was full of confidence.

He can't guarantee that the game will be won, but he can believe in the fighting spirit of the players.

"Offensive rebound, the Timberwolves grabbed the offensive rebound again, the Nuggets should pay attention..."

There was already a hint of anxiety in the voice of the commentary at the Pepsi Center Arena. At the last moment, the Nuggets lost consecutive backcourt rebounds. This situation is very bad.

Love hit the second offense and shouted loudly, and the Timberwolves took the lead again.

Zhang Sixin also waved his fist. He didn't expect that the game would end like this.

Both sides couldn't make a shot, and then the Timberwolves relied on the offensive rebound to get a second offense and abruptly stabilized the situation.

I have to say, it's tough.

At this point in the game, it depends on which team is more eager to win.

Anthony was also tired after consecutive outbursts, and his shot was blocked by Brewer.

Love, on the other hand, caused Martin's foul in the paint.

Love, the little fat guy, is really fierce now. Later, in order to adapt to the fast-paced weight loss of the league, there will be fewer and fewer scenes of this kind of tough guy.

The Nuggets also tried inside, but Nene's shot was also ruthlessly blocked.

At this time, it is becoming more and more difficult to score inside. Both teams have problems with their outside shooting. Now a group of people are crowded inside, and they can't shoot without two brushes.

The Nuggets still had to rely on Anthony. Under the circumstances of flanking, Anthony forced a shot and managed to make a kill, but because of physical exertion, he only made one of two free throws.

But as long as they score, the Nuggets still have hope.

The gap between them and the Timberwolves is actually only one goal.

In the last quarter, it was very difficult for everyone to score, and it was impossible to open the score.

But at this time, an accident appeared. Brewer was in excellent form in this game and hit a three-pointer from the outside.

In fact, Zhang Sixin put Brewer on the court not because he feels good today, but because of his defense.

In order to deal with Anthony, Matthews stayed with Brewer until the end.

Unexpectedly, the player gave him a surprise. Curry didn't score a three-pointer at this time, but Brewer did.

In the NBA, stars will always play, and role players will play occasionally.

As long as they work hard to play well and keep the hope of winning, they will reap the occasional surprise.

When the Timberwolves were in trouble offensively, they relied on defense and hard work to fight the Nuggets to the last minute, so they are eligible to be rewarded.

Brewer's three-pointer put tremendous pressure on the Nuggets players, because it is almost the last minute, and the opponent's score at a critical moment will have a great blow to morale.

Even if the coach encourages it, it is useless for the players to comfort themselves, because the game is indeed difficult.

The Nuggets suspended substitutions and added an outside shooter.

However, the Timberwolves' current defense is very clear, that is, for the outside three-pointer, the Nuggets' offensive time is almost up and they have not found a good opportunity.

In the end, Billups forcibly went inside and got a free throw with a little home court advantage.

Unfortunately, the nearly 34-year-old Billups felt a little tired at this time, and he only made one of two free throws.

Zhang Sixin is now playing operations. Jefferson withdraws when defending and reappears when attacking.

Curry controlled the timing and waited until the last moment to make a shot.

The shot missed, but the Timberwolves grabbed another offensive rebound.

The Nuggets fans booed at home, and they didn't know whether it was the Timberwolves players or the Nuggets' performance at the critical moment.

The Timberwolves were not in a hurry after grabbing the offensive rebound, and began to control the time again. The Nuggets had no choice but to use foul tactics.

Curry always missed shots at the last moment, but his free throws were very stable, which did not give the Nuggets hope.

With Efflalo's three-pointer, the game was settled.

In the battle for qualifying among the Western powerhouses, the Timberwolves once again had the last laugh.

Anthony was in a bad mood after the game and told reporters: "I don't know why, we always couldn't make the damn shots at the last moment."

On the other hand, Zhang Sixin was in high spirits. He said proudly: "The goddess of victory will only smile at a team that is more eager to win. There is no doubt that we did it!"

(End of this chapter)