NBA villain

Chapter 108 Winning the Nuggets

The last stop of the Heat's road trip was the confrontation with the Nuggets. After Yang Di arrived at the hotel the next day, everyone took a plane to Denver in the afternoon.

That night, the match between the Houston Rockets and the No. [-] Timberwolves in the Western Conference received great attention, especially from domestic fans.

结果火箭95比76分大胜森林狼19分，姚明16投9中，砍下22分和15个篮板和2次盖帽的优秀数据，狠狠地在加内特的头上撒了把野。

Yang Di was so happy that he called Yao Ming as soon as the game was over.

"Awesome brother, this one is really proud!"

Yao Ming answered him triumphantly: "I have long said that the Timberwolves can't do it. They can't defend me. Look at this game, we are [-] rebounds behind us. How can we win?"

"Ambry has no waves!" Yang Di showed a frightened expression.

"I'll teach you small turns when I have time later, your strength is so strong, it's a waste if you don't learn low turn skills!" Yao Ming said enthusiastically.

Yang Di was stunned for a moment, then responded with a big smile, and said with a big smile, "That's fine, teach me how to shoot. I always can't learn how to make a straight-arm jumper with a turn around."

"Oh, let me tell you, this thing is always very particular."

The two chatted happily, and if Yao Ming's coach Van Gundy hadn't asked him to attend the press conference, the two would have continued chatting.

Last season, the Nuggets had the same record as the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference, tied for last in the league.

At that time, the combination of Juwan Howard and James Posey proved that this was not the competitive combination that the Nuggets expected. After half a season, James Posey was sent to the Rockets. Did not renew the contract with Juwan Howard and let him go to the Orlando Magic.

This season, the Nuggets selected NCAA talented small forward Carmelo Anthony. He conquered Denver in less than a month. The uniform team determined that Anthony is the core of the Nuggets and will build around him. a team.

This is the current Nuggets, Carmelo Anthony, Andre Miller, Nei Hilario, Marcus Camby, a group of gangsters stand on their own hills on the Colorado plateau, gradually showing the true qualities of the Western Conference .

The seventh record in the Western Conference is actually still ahead of the Houston Rockets.

The next afternoon, everyone came to the Nuggets' Pepsi Center Arena for daily training. Yang Di completed the third template dribbling training, and his dribbling ability rose to 67 (C+ level), and his overall score rose to 80 (B+ level), the system evaluation means that he has become a qualified substitute defensive player.

Yang Di felt the specific changes in his steadily improving ability value on the field. For example, during this period, it is obvious that some substitute players are no longer his opponents. Basically, in the substitute lineup, he can easily complete the tasks assigned by the coach. Consistently grabbed 20 to 5 rebounds in 8 minutes.

It's just that because I don't know the ability values ​​of other players, I can't have much reference for comparison.

The only known players, such as Yao Ming, have A+ level ability values. For example, Nash also has A+ level ability values. He estimates that Wade may also have A level ability values. Lamar Odom, Eddie Jones and others Almost all of them are in this class.

The reason why the data on the field is high or low is related to the difference in special ability value and physical talent, and some even involve team arrangements, tactical status, personal tendencies, playing time, etc.

Anthony's current statistics are very good, averaging almost 22 points per game, and he is the Nuggets' leading scorer.

So before the game, Stan Van Gundy said, "Try to let him end the offense with a shot, stay away from the basket, and avoid being fouled by him."

Anthony's physical fitness is too good, and he is very good at breaking through the frame. If he goes inside and scores, the damage to the Heat will be a bit high. If he only shoots from the outside, is it possible that he is more fierce than Tracy McGrady in this era?That's what Stan Van Gundy thinks. As for the Nuggets' insiders, they are still mainly good at defense. If they do a good job in rebounding, the Heat should be able to win this game.

In the evening, the game between the Heat and the Nuggets officially started at 05:30 local time.

Grant jump ball lost to Nei Hilario, a sophomore, the seventh pick in Yao Ming's draft year, from Brazil, a strong and fast big man who can shoot and finish offense, defense The pick-and-roll is active and excellent, and he has certain skills in rebounding, blocking shots, and passing.

Yang Di met Carmelo Anthony for the first time. Anthony is not as strong as an NBA player who has experienced years of training, but he is not as thin as ordinary college students. His strength, jumping The speed and speed are all first-class configurations. What's more exaggerated is that he is also proficient in various offensive skills.

The Nuggets' first wave of offense was handed over to Anthony to control. Anthony spread his shoulders in a low position and moved a small jumper laterally, but missed.

Yang Di was a little envious. This is probably the core position of the team. All the people and all the tactics revolve around him. The victory, defeat, rise and fall, honor and disgrace are all in the hands of one person. The so-called boss and leader of the team , this should be the real interpretation!
In the East, the Cavaliers cleared out Ricky Davis from the team a few days ago, half-sold him to Boston, cleared the last obstacle for James, and completely helped James.The same is true for the Nuggets in the West, who almost 100% regard Anthony as the hope of future revival.

Compared with these two people, Wade obviously does not have such treatment, and he still needs to prove himself.Not to mention Yang Di, he thought about it carefully, and no one thinks that he will be a player at the same level as these characters. He is just an outstanding rookie, just a puzzle piece for the team.

This is really a sad story. Thinking of this, Yang Di silently lowered his head and went into a daze, not bothering to watch the game on the field.

Stan Van Gundy's tactic was successful. He let Anthony shoot without letting him get close to the basket. Anthony's hand felt pretty good at the beginning, and he scored 10 points in the first quarter. The Nuggets led the Heat by 24 points 21 to 3.

In the second half, after expanding the defense, the sudden tightening of shooting pressure made Anthony feel a little unsmooth.

Anthony also has not exercised well, such as the strength of his feet, his pace, technique, reaction and awareness are all there, but when he forced a single leg under the basket, his foot softened and the height of his shot dropped immediately. With a higher level and lack of balance, Yang Di can easily wait for him to finish his movements in the air, and then press down.

Two men stuck to the ball and a scrimmage was called.

Yang Di was overjoyed, and clapped his hands to signal a good shot, which made Anthony very upset, and looked at Yang Di with a bit of unkindness.

After Yang Di left the court, Anthony's offense still didn't improve much. He broke through to the basket several times but was also destroyed by Grant or Haslem who helped defend. Although he made a foul, overall, his efficiency was greatly reduced.

In the end, the Heat won the game 94 to 86. Anthony scored 25 points and his shooting percentage did not exceed 4%.

But the Nuggets fans or the coaching staff were not disappointed at all. Anthony scored a high score, which is enough. In their eyes, this is probably the necessary training for the growth of a superstar. In comparison, it seems a little insignificant.

(End of this chapter)