The strongest basket king

Chapter 238

In the third quarter between the Nuggets and the Bulls, the Nuggets took more care of Rose, which led to a decline in Rose's efficiency.

And Luol Deng, who was supposed to be the Bulls' strong point of attack, got lost under Jefferson's defense.

Jefferson was originally a representative of the best body, but as he got older he began to transform a few years ago.

Jefferson is far less threatening on the offensive end than at his peak, but his defense has not dropped too much, and his three-point ability is stronger.

From a strong point of attack to a 3D player, although he has no place in the Warriors, but beside Xiang Chu, he once again released his energy.

In addition to limiting Luol Deng, he hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner again.

The Nuggets' lead suddenly came to double digits.

The Bulls' defense is just a little bit overwhelmed, and their real problem is offense.

No one can carry the banner of offense, and their position in the East will become awkward.

Rose's strength is no longer what it used to be, Boozer has declined with age, and Luol Deng can't become the team's first offensive point. The Bulls must change.

But that was for the future. In this game, they were completely at a disadvantage.

In the final quarter, Noah's five offenders had no choice but to rest, and the Bulls' defense suddenly appeared loopholes.

For the Nuggets, Fournier, Dunleavy, and Hamilton hit three-pointers one after another. The score gap between the two sides further widened, and the last few minutes of the game became garbage time.

"Today we did a better job on both the offensive and defensive ends. I am very happy that more people in the team have participated in the offense. There is no doubt that we are a very strong team." George Karl praised after the game.

Xiang Chu also praised his teammates. The current teammates are not particularly strong, but they really fit him well.

While still in Denver, Xiang Chu participated in a small donation ceremony arranged by Jim Smith.

His current movement will also attract the attention of various media. Although he does not receive as much attention as several top cities, it is impossible to remain unknown.

Xiang Chu also posted photos on social media, especially to promote social responsibility on a high level. In this case, even if he wanted to blackmail him, he could only blackmail him secretly.

He paid attention at night, and in addition to the support of the fans, he also received thanks from the underprivileged.

Xiang Chu's heart warmed up all of a sudden, and it really made me feel happy to do some good deeds within my ability.

Olivia also followed suit and contacted some charity events, as well as invitations to evening parties held by so-called celebrities.

Xiang Chu is indifferent to these things, but if Olivia wants to have fun, she can.

The advantage of being an athlete is that you can rely on your skills to make a living. When you don't like it, you don't have to have much contact with outsiders. It's very suitable for Xiang Chu.

On November 11, it was the Mavericks who came to Denver to challenge the Nuggets.

The Mavericks' summer lineup has also undergone considerable changes, including three starting positions.

Monta Ellis, Jose Calderon and Samuel Dalembert were all signed by them in free agency.

Nowitzki's strength has begun to decline with age. It is a good choice for them to introduce outsider Ellis with singles ability, and the Mavericks' opening results are also good.

But their defense is probably even worse.

At the beginning of the game, Xiang Chu made consecutive strong attacks at the basket, and Dalembert couldn't handle him at all.

The Mavericks have some problems inside. Nowitzki can no longer take care of defense, but their defense at the fifth position is not very strong.

Dalembert was no match at all, and their backup insider Blair was at a serious disadvantage in height. Under the leadership of Xiang Chu, outsider Jefferson and Dunleavy hit 4 three-pointers, and the Nuggets also completely controlled the situation in the first quarter.

The Mavericks have no choice, they can only change to a smaller lineup.

Although they still couldn't defend against Xiang Chu, they performed a lot better on the offensive end.

Dirk Nowitzki hit a few balls outside, Monta - Ellis singles Knight also performed well.

When Monta Ellis feels good, he really has an All-Star offensive performance. Knight came to the Nuggets and has been looking for status because of injuries. There is nothing to say if he can't be limited.

However, the Nuggets' team defense has achieved initial results. Although the two strong points cannot be restrained, they are not bad in restricting other players.

And on the offensive end, they are also very efficient.

When the Mavericks defended Xiang Chu, they could only defend against receiving the ball. When he got the ball, the Mavericks had no one to resist.

Therefore, the Nuggets often have good opportunities. The Nuggets have a lot of people on the outside, and basically they are more of a team type. There will always be a few who feel good, so they are very powerful on the offensive end.

Knight still has some problems with his personal offense now, but he puts more energy on the organization. Now the smoothness of the Nuggets' outside offense also has something to do with him.

In this case, the Mavericks just performed well on the offensive end and it's not enough.

At halftime, they were down by double digits.

Once you get started, you will know that the Mavericks' strength can no longer keep up, and their weaknesses are too obvious.

There is a chance of competing for a playoff spot, but it will be more difficult.

The Spurs, Nuggets, and Thunder in the West are not comparable to the average team. The Clippers and Rockets are also expected now. The competition in the West may be more intense this season.

In the locker room, Rick Carlisle wasn't paying any better attention.

He held the tactical board and explained the details to the players. Only by being precise on the court would they have a chance of winning the game.

The first is to prevent Xiang Chu from receiving the ball. If Marion assists in the defense, they can do it.

At the beginning of the third quarter, they did a good job.

It was not so easy for the Nuggets to pass the ball in, and even made mistakes.

George Karl immediately asked the outside line to be more flexible. Sometimes it is enough to shoot directly from the outside line. Xiang Chu's rebounding is very good, and the Mavericks' wishful thinking did not work at all.

After the Nuggets changed, their lead began to expand again.

Their outside line is always dark in the east and bright in the west, and someone will always make a three-pointer.

Had it not been for Carter's three consecutive three-pointers to stabilize the situation, the Mavericks might have surrendered in the third quarter.

Carter is indeed a bit of a threat. The Mavericks often keep him on the court at critical moments, but Carter is no longer at his peak. If the Nuggets pay more attention, they can be restrained.

The current defensive strategy of the Nuggets is to push outside, let Ellis kill him when he comes in, and Xiang Chu will teach him to be a man.

If you ignore the defense and play singles outside, the Mavericks are actually Nowitzki.

In the last quarter, Nowitzki started playing singles, and the Nuggets' defense also deliberately contributed to this situation.

They took the lead, so Nowitzki was allowed to play slowly. Xiang Chu was very willing to compare who was more efficient.

Moreover, the Mavericks did not dare to empty any outside line of the Nuggets.

Their defensive pressure is much greater than that of the Nuggets.

(End of this chapter)