The strongest basket king

Chapter 258
January's game starts at home, which bodes well for the Nuggets.

The 76ers are visiting, and the 76ers can be said to be one of the few teams in the league that fell behind early.

Those who fall behind early are called weak teams, those who fall behind after the All-Stars are called weak teams, and those who can struggle to the end are the fringe teams in the playoffs.

However, even a strong team does not mean that it is sure to win the fish belly, and the regular season is still a bit unexpected.

The Nuggets are not willing to have any surprises at home, and Xiang Chu also values ​​this very much.

When winning becomes a habit, the devil's home court is the real enemy's restricted area, and the momentum of the playoffs is also very important.

To be honest, the management of the 76ers has no interest in winning. It is better to lose a few more games to get a good pick than to play hard. There is no relegation or relegation in the NBA, so many teams that have no hope of making the playoffs will not work hard. up.

However, the young people of the team still hope to be in the limelight. In addition to the competitive spirit, everyone also has a salary requirement. If they perform well, they can get more money. They will not lose on purpose.

During this period of time, the Nuggets are also a popular team. There have been multiple versions of the so-called strategy to deal with the Nuggets, but the overall core remains the same, that is, the set of inside and outside shooting.

Many teams have seriously studied the feasibility of tactics, and many young players in the league are eager to try.

It is still a bit difficult for the 76ers to play this tactic, they don't have a good inside line.

Flanking is possible, but it is not easy to operate.

At the beginning of the game, the players of the 76ers discovered their innocence. Before the game, all kinds of imaginations were good, but the difference in strength in the fight was desperate.

Fortunately, the Nuggets are just crushing the inside, and they didn't play very well outside.

Two months after the start of the new season, the player's situation has changed again.

In the beginning, the young players played better, but now they are a bit tired, but the old players are playing better, and the young players are all in a period of adjustment.

Old players do not refer to old players like Miller, but experienced players like Belinelli, Dunleavy, and Chandler. Jefferson is an exception. Although he still has an annual salary of tens of millions, he already belongs to the The older type too.

This period of time is about adjusting and adapting. George Karl has rich experience in coaching, and this can still be done well.

The Nuggets' current main substitute does not have absolute playing time. Xiang Chu is definitely stable. Knight is the team's second training point and will give enough playing time. Others need to compete.

If the state is not good, there may be much less time to appear.

Of course, players in the rookie period have an advantage. Among these players, the Nuggets will keep at least two or three.

Teams like the Nuggets that can maintain their game results and give rookies a chance can be said to be rare, and the Spurs may be the other one, but the Nuggets are supported by Xiang Chu.

If it was all up to George Karl, he would definitely be number one.

The main players of the 76ers didn't play well, but they didn't expect the substitutes to play well, and they hit several three-pointers in a row.

This is also one of the weak points of the Nuggets. They have substitutes and not enough offensive power, but their defense is not as good as the main lineup. Xiang Chu is very helpful to the defense of the main lineup, and Knight is also good.

Originally, the Nuggets had a complete advantage in the score, but the advantage disappeared during the rotation period.

In the second quarter, the 76ers broke out with a strong touch, hitting three-pointers all the time, and took advantage of Xiang Chu's rest to overtake the score.

But after Xiang Chu came up, Belinelli, Dunleavy and Chandler also hit three-pointers, and the Nuggets caught up with the game again.

When Xiang Chu is not on the court, the shooter can't show his full strength, which is not news.

Each team has its own difficulties, so I don't know if the Nuggets can be promoted.

Jim Smith also told Xiang Chu that the management of the Nuggets has already given a message. They will definitely get the ball before the deadline of the trading day, but they don't want to be perfunctory, so they are still fighting with a few balls. team talk.

Trading is often easy to say, but it is the same as going to a small market to buy things and bargaining. It is done slowly, and both parties are afraid of losing money.

In many cases, there is no better choice in the end, and both parties will take a step back.

At the last moment of the first half, Fournier made a mistake and was scored 5 points by Evan Turner. As a result, it was the 76ers who entered the intermission with the lead.

In the locker room, George Karl also had a bad face.

It's okay to fall behind to a strong team, and he will encourage the players, but if he falls behind, he will lose face.

"Concentration, guys, you're pros, it's not a joke. Listen, if you guys let the other guy take that easy shot in the second half, I'm going to bench him till the end."

George Karl has a wicked face, and young players are still very scared when he trains him.

Xiang Chu is definitely okay, even if there is no private matter, a player like him is the favorite of the coach.

In the third quarter, the Nuggets strengthened their defense against the 76ers outside.

As for the inside line, there are almost no people who can be arrogant in front of Xiang Chu. The inside line of the league either relies on skills to fight him, or pulls him out to play. After Howard is empty, the center of the league is really withered, and there is no one who can play.

The Nuggets quickly became the leading side, but the 76ers were really lucky in this game. They played well again during the rotation and caught up with the score.

George Karl's complexion became even worse, and he began to curse on the sidelines.

Some players really need a little push, and the Nuggets' defense is getting better after George Karl walks up and down the court.

But George Karl prefers to see a sharp offense, he is an advocate of offense.

Fortunately, after Xiang Chu rested enough, the Nuggets' offense gradually picked up.

After taking the initiative on both offensive and defensive ends, the 76ers will not be able to make waves in the Pepsi Center.

This is also the sad reminder of the big team. Even if they play well in the front, it is difficult for anyone to stand up at the critical moment. After all, they don't even have a weak All-Star.

After killing the 76ers, the Nuggets have another winning streak.

The point is that the Spurs, Thunder, and Trail Blazers all lost, and the Nuggets, who had won two consecutive victories, miraculously returned to the No. [-] position in the Western Conference.

Moreover, since the start of the game, the Pacers, who have been taking medicine and maintaining the best record in the league, also lost, and suddenly became the number one in the league. Xiang Chu couldn't believe it.

It's not just the Nuggets players who are feeling fatigued. This is a problem that teams in the entire league will encounter. Otherwise, the Bulls' 72 regular season wins would not have been broken by the team for so long.

The Nuggets end up playing the Grizzlies at home. The Grizzlies are actually less threatening this season, but because of their previous losses, the Nuggets must prove their strength.

(End of this chapter)