The strongest basket king

Chapter 297

The offensive battle between the Nuggets and the Rockets does not mean that there is no defense. Regardless of the Rockets, it is difficult for the Nuggets to get in and score in the paint.

However, the Rockets solved the problem on the outside in the second quarter. They hit a few fairy shots. It seems that the defense is not strong. In fact, the Nuggets' execution of tactics is still very qualified.

As for the Rockets, Xiang Chu really couldn't hold back. Their team's defensive habits are not very good, and the Nuggets are more likely to have opportunities outside.

But in terms of personal defense, Asik actually did a good job, at least he didn't foul much.

Motaiyunas was different. He contributed three fouls on Xiang Chu in a short playing time.

This may have something to do with body weight and strength. Asik can resist a lot more than Motaiyunas.

In the first quarter, when everyone's scores were not very high, through the increase in points in the second quarter, both sides reached 60+. In this quarter, the Rockets still overtook the score by relying on their magical outside performance.

"They only shoot from the outside, so they must concentrate more and really show off our defensive ability during training." Xiang Chu said to everyone during the intermission.

In the second quarter, the Nuggets were actually a little affected by the opponent. When the players are on the court, it is impossible to keep calm all the time. The intermission is a time for everyone to find out the problems and correct them.

A team that can't do better in the second half is going to have a hard time winning games.

The Rockets are now playing outside. As long as they block the outside, they can't let the opponent score high.

As for the fairy ball, it is impossible to last the whole game.

The Rockets are still more excited now, they think the team may win.

Although Xiang Chu is strong, the Nuggets team has weaknesses. Three points are one point more than two points. If they can score a few more points, so what if Xiang Chu gets 40 points.

But the facts are always different from the imagination. In the third quarter, the Nuggets blocked the three-point line tightly, and Harden made several three-pointers in small spaces.

The Rockets' tactic is to shoot from the outside. After being restricted by the Nuggets, they didn't react for a while. When the coach paused to remind them, the Nuggets had already overtaken the score.

After not being able to find a chance to make more shots from beyond the three-point line, the Rockets' outside line increased their breakthrough.

They were confident and went directly to Xiang Chu. Xiang Chu blocked 5 blocks in this quarter, and the Nuggets went from being behind to leading the opponent by 10 points.

However, the Nuggets' substitute didn't perform very well this time. When Xiang Chu went down to rest, he gave the Rockets time to breathe.

At the end of the quarter, Harden fully demonstrated the strength of his team's top card.

Harden is the kind of player who is not very fast in shooting, but has a very good rhythm. As long as the Nuggets defend with a little space, he can find a shot.

And he is very good at drawing fouls, Fournier and Belinelli each fouled four times.

But at the same time, Harden is a very ball-holding type. When he plays in various singles, it is difficult for other Rockets teams to play, especially Jeremy Lin, who also needs to hold the ball, is completely redundant.

Harden scored in double figures in a single quarter, and so did Xiang Chu. They both scored 30+, but after all, the Nuggets are already in the lead, so the Rockets have been chasing points.

"Jeremy Lin made a steal, and Knight chose to foul... Jeremy Lin made two free throws. This ball is really critical."

"Harden stepped back for a three-pointer and hit it! The Rockets still have a chance, but the game time is running out, and they must foul."

"They blocked Middleton and Lou Williams and prevented them from receiving the ball. The Nuggets must not make mistakes...Xiang Chu went directly to get the ball, and the Rockets fouled immediately."

"Xiang Chu withstood the pressure and made all free throws. His free throws reminded people of Yao Ming."

"Harden made a mistake ... time was running out and the Nuggets won the game."

Xiang Chu scored 38 points, 21 rebounds and 7 blocked shots. Thanks to his strength in the interior, the Nuggets were not overwhelmed by the Rockets' exterior.

In the game, the Rockets played well from the outside in two stages, chasing points in the second quarter and the last moment.

Xiang Chu also said after the game: "There are still many aspects of our defense that have not been done well. I am very glad that I met the Rockets at this time. They reminded us that such a defensive state is dangerous in the playoffs. We must Do better."

"Our team is undoubtedly the best. It's just that we are a little young, and sometimes we play high on the court to reveal some flaws. Coach Carl has done a good job in this regard. He has rich experience and will remind us in time, so even if we make mistakes Some mistakes, but in the end we won the game.”

After the Rockets returned to Denver, the Nuggets heard the news of the Spurs' loss.

The Spurs unexpectedly lost to the Timberwolves, and their No. [-] in the Western Conference is almost stable.

Here Chandler is also preparing to come back. In the last five games, he also needs to find his status.

However, because of this injury, whether he continues to start depends on the situation.

For the Nuggets' current style of play, the fourth position is regarded as an auxiliary position, and whoever plays the starting lineup actually has little effect.

And when they return to the home court, they are playing against the Rockets again. The arrangement of this schedule is also very interesting.

During the team's training in the past two days, Xiang Chu was almost the same as the coach, and had strict requirements for defensive tactical drills.

To be honest, the offensive adjustment adjustment item Chu can't help others, but the defense can.

Compared with offense, team defense is easier to practice. Xiang Chu has been paying attention to the Nuggets' defensive progress this season, which is a big reason.

George Karl also said on the surface that he valued defense, but he preferred offense.

Offense wins the game, defense wins the championship. This is an old saying, and it was also a saying that Xiang Chu was very impressed with when he first came into contact with basketball.

Now most teams pay more attention to offense, but Xiang Chu really feels the importance of defense.

In the past few seasons, there are many reasons why the Lakers have failed to defend. A team with both offense and defense is the team that can go further in the playoffs. Xiang Chu firmly believes in this.

What kind of style a team will have is related to the head coach and the core of the team.

It can be said that because of Xiang Chu, the Nuggets this season and the Nuggets last season are already two teams.

On April 4, the Rockets came to Denver, their lineup remained unchanged, and Chandler returned for the Nuggets.

At this time, the Rockets feel that they are not at home. The Nuggets have completely taken the initiative since Xiang Chu scored the first goal.

One is because of the away game, and the other is because the Rockets' current record is flat and there is no pursuit.

They really couldn't guard against Xiang Chu.

And their outside touch didn't improve at the beginning, so they became very passive all of a sudden.

The players had no fighting spirit, and McHale was also annoyed. Before halfway through the first quarter, he replaced all the main players.

The Nuggets were not affected at all, and directly extended their lead to double digits.

(End of this chapter)