The strongest basket king

Chapter 265 Despair
After playing the Suns, the Nuggets had a few more days of rest. Xiang Chu also went to the team doctor to check his body carefully when he returned to Denver. Now he has two checkups every month to keep an eye on his physical condition.

After the inspection, he will formulate a personal training plan, and Xiang Chu thinks that he can also be a trainer.

Strength, skills, or recovery of the body, depending on the physical condition and schedule, the additional training is different. In terms of brain and execution, he is not boasting, and he must be ranked first in the team now.

When he got home, he picked up Olivia, who was always a goddess when she was shopping on social media, to exercise. This guy is often in a dead house state at home. Now she has no pressure in life. If Xiang Chu doesn't keep an eye on her, maybe Girls get fat.

"Why did you pull me in? I'm at war. Wouldn't it be better for you to hire a trainer?" Olivia protested.

"Hehe..." Xiang Chu smiled contemptuously, protesting in vain.

If you exercise better, you will be more happy when doing certain things. Xiang Chu is a demanding person.

I stayed in Denver for a few days, but then it was an away game, and Xiang Chu flew to Portland with the team.

The Blazers played very well at the beginning, but their stamina is still a bit weak. Now they are fourth in the Western Conference, but the gap between everyone is not very big.

The Blazers' strength this season is mainly due to the improvement of the offensive end. At the beginning of the season, the Nuggets were caught off guard by the opponent when they were still running in. Even though it is an away game, they still want to get back.

Aldridge is the most difficult type for the Nuggets to limit, and the Nuggets still let Faried start to consume.

But just as imagined, Farid can only consume the opponent once.

While the Nuggets had a complete advantage in rebounding, they started behind.

If they had to deal with Aldridge, they could only double-team, and the Blazers also got a chance from the outside. Matthews hit 2 three-pointers.

It might be better for Xiang Chu to defend, but Aldridge can also be pulled out. The key is that if Xiang Chu defends, no one will be on the inside, and they have no one to defend Lopez.

Mozgov and Xiang Chu can't play twin towers because he has no range. Xiang Chu actually likes twin towers tactics, but it's a pity that the Nuggets don't have this configuration.

The Blazers also double-teamed Xiang Chu, and the Nuggets' outside line in the first quarter was a bit slow.

Faried's wear on Aldridge only lasted five minutes as he was quick to commit two fouls.

The Nuggets can only start Anthony Randolph, who usually doesn't play much, and he is the only one who is suitable in height.

After he came up, he found that he played well. He was taller than Faried. Of course, he still couldn't guard Aldridge, but he had a certain range. If he had to be a power forward, he was more suitable for Xiang Chu than Faried.

It's just that the Nuggets have played one big and four small ones in one step. Xiang Chu can shoot three-pointers with the outside line. Anthony Randolph's position in the Nuggets is actually a bit embarrassing.

After both sides entered the rotation, the Nuggets played better and better. The Trail Blazers only had Xiao Mo, whose strength had declined, on the bench. The configuration was not as good as theirs.

Belinelli and Dunleavy both played well this time, and Anthony Randolph also hit a three-pointer.

As a result, the Nuggets came from behind in the first quarter and took the lead in the score.

In the second quarter, the Blazers took the lead in scoring again, and their No. [-] pick, McCrum, hit a three-pointer.

When Xiang Chu was not on the court, the Nuggets' defense could be said to be three grades worse. In the chaotic battle, Matthews of the Blazers made consecutive kills and helped the team turn the score over.

After the main players came on the field, it was Xiang Chu and Aldridge who suppressed the opposing players.

Anthony Randolph also fouled twice very quickly, but it's okay. He and Faried worked hard this time. It doesn't matter if he commits six fouls.

If the two sides fight hard, the previous consumption will become the winning chip at the last moment.

Of course, Lopez, who defended Xiang Chu, had fouled three times, and the opponent also used Joel Freeland to top him a few times.

It can be said that both sides played a good game, but the Nuggets maintained their lead.

If there is any difference, it is still defense. Knight's defense against Lillard is good.

There is Xiang Chu's defense inside, and Knight's defense on the outside can be said to be the ultimate.

During the intermission, George Karl also came up with the opinion of the coaching staff after discussion, that is, let Aldridge play and prevent the rest of the Blazers to death.

Of course, it also depends on the specific situation. If you really can't stand it, you can flank, or let Xiang Chu defend.

If the Blazers keep the double inside, the Nuggets can join Mozgov for a short time.

It would be even better if the Blazers played with a small lineup. Xiang Chu beat Aldridge directly and wasted on the offensive end. I don't believe that Aldridge has such good physical strength.

However, the Blazers understand the danger of a small lineup. They and other teams sometimes use a small lineup, but this time they have kept the fifth position against Xiang Chu.

The Nuggets' defensive strategy was successful, but Aldridge alone supported the Blazers' offense.

In the third quarter, he scored 29 points.

However, the Nuggets are still in the lead, the rest of the Blazers didn't score much, and the Nuggets still lead the score, otherwise how can we say that the tactics were successful.

The fact that the substitute players are stronger than the Trail Blazers is also an important reason why they can stabilize the lead, so that Xiang Chu can rest on time and maintain his physical strength to play well on the court.

Aldridge scored slightly better than him today, but the Nuggets are better overall.

In the final quarter, Aldridge went down to rest, and the Nuggets immediately extended their lead to double digits. The Blazers had to replace Aldridge immediately.

At home, they definitely want to win the game.

It's okay if they don't start that well, but now that they have the chance, they definitely want to play better in the regular season so that they can have home court advantage in the playoffs.

This was the case with the Nuggets last season, why isn't it their turn to rise this time for the Blazers.

Aldridge still felt hot after playing, and Faried was a bit short of height, and he quickly received his fifth foul for defense.

Anthony Randolph can't keep up with his strength and will be beaten by Aldridge.

However, the Nuggets still did not change their defensive tactics. The reason is that they also played well on the offensive end, and they always maintained the lead.

The Blazers were also a little anxious. Both Matthews and Batum tried three-pointers, but unfortunately they missed.

Under the targeting of the Nuggets, it is difficult for other Blazers players to score, only Aldridge.

At the last moment, Aldridge had scored 40 points, but the Blazers had been trailing by more than 5 points.

On the defensive end, they also tried their best.

When Xiang Chu was flanked again, Dunleavy, who had a good touch this time, hit a three-pointer again, and the Blazers suddenly despaired.

(End of this chapter)