The strongest basket king

Chapter 226 Team Status
Xiang Chu is very confident, his current popularity value is almost close to the magic skill of drawing.

In the playoffs of last season, he consumed a lot of heat points for the simulation game, otherwise, it might be almost the same now.

On October 10, the Nuggets played against the Clippers in Las Vegas.

The Clippers got JJ-Redick in the summer, and it can be said that the lineup has been upgraded again.

The Clippers are playing with all the main players, and the Nuggets are also waiting for it. How they play in the preseason really has a lot to do with the opponent. In games that have nothing to do with the record, one side can't be tight.

The current Clippers are slightly weaker at the third position, but the position of the Nuggets is not very good.

At the beginning of the game, Griffin played Fareed in various ways, while Xiang Chu for the Nuggets played Jordan.

As a defensive insider, Jordan will be deflated when he encounters Xiang Chu, and he has no ability to resist.

Xiang Chu was more efficient than Griffin, so they also quickly gained the lead.

When the rotation time came, the situation changed, and the Clippers were separated.

The Clippers also introduced shooters in the summer, and their perimeter is much better than last season.

Not only Redick, but Darren Collison and Dudley who came off the bench also hit three-pointers, allowing the opponent to complete the overtake at the end of the first quarter.

The Nuggets counterattacked in the second quarter, Fournier also scored a three-pointer, and Belinelli.

Now the Nuggets can really form a four-star team, a real four shooters.

Xiang Chu's inside battle is a very simple tactic, but the Clippers are not good at defending the outside or inside.

The Clippers’ defense is still a bit poor. This lineup is just an experiment. It should not be used in actual games, because several shooters don’t hold the ball very well. If they meet a team like the Spurs, it may be difficult to pass the ball. In the hands of Xiang Chu.

But the Clippers didn't react for a while, and the Nuggets overtook the score and extended their lead to double digits.

But what people didn't expect was that Paul suddenly went crazy, bullying the Nuggets' young and inexperienced outsiders, scored 4 points in 14 minutes, and helped the Clippers catch up with the score.

Although the two sides are the main players to play hard, there are still some differences in the preseason.

The coaches on both sides didn't call a timeout much, and the problems on the court were left to the players to solve by themselves.

At half-time, George Karl praised the team's effort before pointing out some of the first-half issues.

"Obviously, we have the ability to play better, as long as we do some details, we are one of the best teams in the Western Conference."

The Nuggets players also became a little excited. In the second quarter, Xiang Chuxiong dominated the inside, and the team's shooters felt how happy they were to have a strong inside.

However, at the beginning of the third quarter, Paul hit consecutive three-pointers, and the Clippers suddenly overtook and led by nearly 10 points.

This is the situation where it is easy for players to solve their own problems. Both teams are good and bad.

And when the Clippers found that they still couldn't do anything inside, they stayed defensive inside, planning to use the outside to decide the outcome with the Nuggets.

In fact, it is to learn from the experience of the Spurs in the playoffs. They will definitely be competitors in the West. Now most teams in the league have studied Xiang Chu, let alone competitors in the West.

But Jordan soon had four fouls, and the Clippers' backup center Byron Mullens rebounded much worse, and the Nuggets entered a happy moment for outside shooters.

So, the score turned over again.

The situation of the two teams is a bit like a roller coaster ride, the main thing is that no one can guard the other.

In the final quarter, the coaches of both sides also became serious. They all made targeted arrangements, and the scores of both sides also rose alternately.

The Clippers' perimeter still had the advantage in the end, because they have a stronger ability to hold the ball.

After Jordan made six fouls, the Clippers played a small lineup. The double guards of Paul and Collison showed their strength and have been slightly ahead of the Nuggets.

At the last moment, Xiang Chu scored consecutive offensive rebounds and dragged the game into overtime.

But the Clippers Crawford went crazy in overtime, and Xiang Chu could only helplessly watch the team being shot to death by the opponent.

This time Paul scored a large double-double of 41+11, while Xiang Chu scored 34+20.

The critical moment is still a problem of running-in. Xiang Chu did not have a chance to get the ball several times at the critical moment, which is the reason for losing the game.

In addition to Knight's point, there must be a turning point. Jefferson may have this ability, but he needs to cooperate better.

The Nuggets' shooters are not completely incapable of passing the ball, but they need to reduce turnovers. This cannot be solved in a few games. They must become familiar with each other.

Before that, Xiang Chu needs to play the role of an All-Star and use simpler methods to help the team win.

After losing to the Clippers, Xiang Chu also thought about it in combination with the simulated game.

How can they win the game, and what is missing in their current team.

Is it possible to make up for it through tactics or must signings be made, and if signings are needed, what level of players can solve this problem.

George Karl has also noticed this problem, and he has thought about it before, but he has not thought about the current state of the old Miller.

The old Miller's strength has declined compared to last season. George Karl is still a little lucky now, thinking that the old players are slower, but even so, the Nuggets need to be prepared.

After playing one game seriously, there is no need to be serious about the remaining two playoff games.

What George Karl needs to examine is the tacit understanding between the teams and the players' ability to handle the ball.

And Xiang Chu showed his strength, and the team management was relieved a lot.

On October 10, several old Nuggets players had a truce, and they lost to the Suns in an away game.

The Suns have become stronger this season, and the backcourt combination of Dragic and Eric Bledsoe is also quite threatening. The Nuggets' current defense at the second position is also a bit hard to describe.

However, Knight's defense is not bad. The Nuggets also hired a new defensive coach this season and plan to start with team defense. This is also a challenge for Xiang Chu.

If you play one-star four-shot, you will have higher requirements for the defense of his inside line.

In the last preseason game, the Nuggets' opponent was Rose's comeback Bulls.

In the case of Xiang Chu's truce, the Nuggets lost.

In fact, they played very well in the first half, but in the second half, after the Bulls stepped up their strength, the Nuggets had a slight problem with the ball movement, and the opponent seized the opportunity to reverse it.

Rose did not recover to the level before the injury, but the consciousness is still there, which is definitely good news for the Bulls.

Through the preseason, some players gradually regained the feeling of the game.

Belinelli, Dunleavy, and Jefferson, players with rich experience in the game, adjusted quickly. Fournier has grown, Middleton also has potential, and Knight is also a good No. [-] position, but he needs to grow a little more to meet team requirements.

Now, it's time for the official test of the regular season, and Xiang Chu is looking forward to it.

(End of this chapter)