The strongest basket king

Chapter 231 Winning Streak

On November 11, the Nuggets continued to sit at home, and this time they came to challenge the Eagles.

The Eagles are also in the running-in period now. They didn’t make any big moves in the summer. The main lineup, that is, the third position has become a young Carroll. The main reason is that they changed the head coach. The Spurs assistant Mike Budenholzer became Eagles coach.

The Eagles can pull out the inside line, and it is obvious that they want to play against the Nuggets.

At the beginning of the game, the Eagles also learned from the Spurs to defend the pass, using two inside opponents Xiang Chu.

Both Horford and Millsap are more flexible. If they attack, they will be faster by the two insiders of the Spurs.

But their defense is obviously not as good as the Spurs. After Xiang Chu was flanked, the Nuggets immediately had a gap on the outside, and the team's outside was very straightforward.

Fournier hit two consecutive open three-pointers, which made the Eagles' defense a little hesitant.

As soon as they hesitated, Xiang Chu got a chance inside.

The Eagles' two inside lanes are too short. As long as Xiang Chu receives the ball in the right position, it will be difficult for them to defend.

So in less than half a quarter, they were forced to replace Pero Antiche as a meat shield.

While the Eagles tried to attack the inside, both Teague and Millsap were capped by Xiang Chu.

The players who played against each other last season also felt that Xiang Chu has become stronger, and it is almost impossible for people to survive.

However, the overall integrity of the Eagles is still good. All five of their starters have the ability to transfer the ball, and all three insiders can pull beyond the three-point line.

Korver and Millsap hit consecutively, helping the Eagles to bite the score.

After the rotation came on the field, Middleton also hit a three-pointer for the Nuggets, and they have been firmly holding the lead.

The current situation of the Nuggets also surprised George Karl, because the team's young players are gradually overwhelming the old players.

Dunleavy is okay, but a little unstable, and Belinelli has not found his form yet.

Middleton was a pleasant surprise. He was just an addition to the trade, a second-round pick.

It happened that Chandler was injured, and the team gave him more opportunities. His shooting ability is in line with the team's current tactics.

The Nuggets blocked the outside line more resolutely in the second quarter, and the Eagles relied more on inside players to go out and shoot.

Inside players have a height advantage, and sometimes they can't help it.

The inability to defend against the three-point line may be the weak link of Xiang Chu's only star right now.

Millsap hit a three-pointer, Pero Antiche hit a three-pointer, and the Eagles used their methods to contend.

But as long as they don't pay attention, they will be taught by Xiang Chu to behave.

With the Eagles' style of play, it's not just that Xiang Chu can overwhelm the inside, Mozgov can also enjoy the inside, and sometimes there is really nothing to do when the inside is at a disadvantage.

The Nuggets had a 10-point lead at halftime, and the Hawks' tactics were considered successful, but they felt like they were struggling. They didn't have a star of Xiang Chu's level to stand up.

The outside line is blocked, and when they break through, they will be interfered by Xiang Chu. Only relying on the inside line to pull out and shoot, the Eagles cannot retreat completely in Denver.

Compared with the previous games, George Karl was also much more relaxed.

The Nuggets are a bit of a shooter now. As long as someone can play, it is really easy to play the ball.

Just use stars to suppress you, what can you do, because of the existence of Xiang Chu, the Nuggets are now receiving more and more attention, which is what the management also hopes to see.

In the third quarter, the Eagles' tactics have not changed, it can be said that they have become more thorough.

When the team faced Xiang Chu on the inside, it was completely pulled outside the three-point line, and the transmission of the ball was more patient and reasonable.

From the current style of the Eagles, there are indeed some shadows of the Spurs.

But in terms of defense, they can't do it at all. Even Duncan, who is not at his peak, is only available to the Spurs.

Horford may not suffer a lot when facing many insiders, but Xiang Chu is too strong and restrains him.

In the third quarter, the Eagles only recovered 3 points when they played exceptionally well inside and outside.

In the final quarter, Korver and Shelvin Mack played well and both hit three-pointers, and the gap between the two sides really closed.

George Karl stood on the sidelines with a serious expression, which is really helpless.

Knight's injury made the Nuggets look very passive at the beginning, and they were very weak without Xiang Chu on the court.

However, Xiang Chu was on the court. The Eagles played a small lineup in the fourth quarter. Millsap played five. In less than 3 minutes, Millsap had already fouled five times.

Mike Budenholzer had no choice but to replace Horford immediately.

Horford is not as flexible as Millsap when he goes to the outside. The two insides are better defensively, but they will be affected on the offensive end, allowing Xiang Chu to exert his influence even more.

The Eagles' single defense inside could not limit Xiang Chu at all. When they flanked again, the old Miller hit a three-pointer from the outside.

The old Miller is not very good at three-pointers, but as a veteran, he has a good ability to grasp opportunities.

He can't keep up because of his age now, but he can also help the team at certain times, and an old family is like a treasure.

After the old Miller hit a three-pointer, Fournier also hit, and the Eagles suddenly couldn't hold on.

Restricting Xiang Chu is already very difficult. If the Nuggets still open the three-pointer, it will be really difficult for them.

The Eagles are a relatively balanced team in all positions. This kind of team plays reasonably and dares to fight hard, but it can't do it when someone needs to stand up and turn the tide.

After the Eagles missed two three-pointers, Xiang Chu scored 2+1 again. The Nuggets' lead went to more than 10, and the time was less than 2 minutes.

After struggling for a while, the eagle surrendered. They really had no choice.

The Nuggets won consecutive victories, and while Xiang Chu continued to maintain a double-double record, he also had 5 blocked shots. His ability to assist in defense has proved to be unlucky.

George Karl calmed down after the game, "Our team lineup has changed in the summer, we have suffered injuries, and all kinds of slanders have come, but we will not give in."

"Xiang Chu is already a very mature leader, he knows how to help the team win."

Xiang Chu also said: "I don't care about those voices of doubt. I will only play seriously on the court and defeat all doubts with victory."

"The new teammates are very good, we will work together to help the team become better, I believe in them."

Xiang Chu is not talking politely. Although the Nuggets' current lineup is not as good as last season's hard power, the style is more suitable for him. After running in, there should be no situations where no one makes a wide open three-pointer outside.

Now it mainly depends on the overall situation of the team after Knight and Chandler recover. If Gallinari cannot recover well, the Nuggets still need to introduce a ball-handling point, and those with singles ability are better.

If there is no accident, he is sure to lead the team to go further.

What we have to do now is to help new teammates quickly integrate into the team, lead by example in defensive training, and drive the entire team.

(End of this chapter)