NBA Legends Manager

Chapter 169 The playoffs begin!
Working out a signing plan for next season and looking at the Hornets' lineup next season made Presti stay up all night excited.

The next day Presti came to the arena with his panda eyes on his face. When the players saw Presti coming, they stepped forward one after another, but when they saw Presti's panda eyes, they couldn't help laughing.

And there are a few who didn't smile, but it was obvious that they were holding on, and their faces were flushed.

Presti said angrily: "Laugh, laugh, let's go!"

With Presti's permission, the players laughed. After the laughter, Paul George couldn't help asking: "Coach, what did you do last night?"

The round-faced Deng also leaned over and asked, "Coach, you are not worried that we are not the opponents of the Nuggets. You studied the tactics all night."

"Go! Go! Go, do you still need to study tactics to deal with the Nuggets? You can win with your eyes closed," Presti said confidently.

"Haha, I said you don't have to worry about the Nuggets, what are the coaches afraid of?" David West laughed. Actually, when Presti didn't come to the arena, they exchanged tactics against the Nuggets, but they really didn't know the bottom line, because they lost three games in the four regular season games against the Nuggets.

But hearing what the coach said, they were relieved, because Presti hadn't missed anything yet.

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On April 4, the Hornets' first playoff game began!

The Pepsi Center Arena was crowded with crowds. The Denver Nuggets gave fans too many surprises this season. When Anthony left, almost everyone thought that the Nuggets were going to win the lottery, but the Nuggets slapped these people hard. The Nuggets not only entered the playoffs, but also entered the top half!
Most importantly, judging from the regular season, the Nuggets may still enter the second round of the playoffs!
Nuggets commentator Jason Kosmicki said excitedly: "From the perspective of the regular season, I think the Nuggets have a very good chance of entering the second round. What do you think, Smith?"

Kenny Smith is also working with ason Kosmicki for the first time. After hearing his question, he immediately said: "Although the Nuggets have an advantage in the regular season, after all, the regular season is very different from the playoffs. Intellectually speaking, it is difficult for the Nuggets to enter the second round. Presti must have arranged corresponding tactics!"

Jason Kosmicki nodded and said: "It makes sense, but I think the Nuggets have a better chance of winning, after all, this is the home court of the Nuggets!"

In the locker room, Presti looked at the players who were losing confidence, and said with a smile: "Actually, I forgot to tell you that the loss to the Nuggets was planned by me. I placed you in the most uncomfortable position you are not used to. In the end, you almost won. I was shocked at the time. You are going to win. What should I say about you!"

Do you want to reprimand you why you want to win?I was so worried at the time. "

The players laughed loudly after hearing this. After the laughter, Paul George took the lead and said: "What did I say, I felt very hot at the time, and you want me to break through..."

Presti said with a smile: "You still ask, you almost gave me a heart attack at that time!"

The players couldn't help laughing again.

Presti suddenly took a deep breath and said loudly: "When your fighting power was at its lowest, you almost beat your opponent, so today is when your fighting power is at its highest, what will happen?"

Hearing Presti's question, the players immediately stopped laughing and shouted: "I'll clock in three quarters and beat them!"

"Okay, let's go." Presti nodded in satisfaction and waved his hand.

Half an hour later, the game started!

Nuggets starters: Ty Lawson, Chandler, Gallinari, Kenyon Martin, Nene

Hornets starters: Jeremy Lin, Bradley, Paul George, David West, Okafor,

At the beginning of the first quarter, the players showed a very good state. First, Paul George made a three-pointer against Chandler at the top of the arc, and then Jeremy Lin also hit two points in the counterattack!On the other hand, the Nuggets missed consecutive shots under the oppressive defense of the Hornets. It was not until 2 minutes after the game that Chandler hit a three-pointer to break the deadlock.With Paul George hitting a three-pointer and scoring 5 points in a row, the Hornets successfully opened the score.

The Nuggets decisively pause!

"Presti has thoroughly studied the Nuggets!" Kenny Smith exclaimed.

Jason Kosmicki seemed a little depressed, but still said: "I believe the Nuggets will get better after the timeout is over!"

As soon as the game came back, JR Smith scored consecutive outside long-range shots at critical moments to help the Nuggets stop the bleeding. Gallinari also teamed up with Chandler to hit two three-pointers.

After the first quarter, the Hornets lead the Nuggets 35-29.

The offensive efficiency of the Hornets increased again at the beginning of the second quarter, and the Hornets expanded their advantage to double digits shortly after the start.Paul George steals Chandler, sprints to the top of the arc and hits a 3-pointer!After Gordon scored 2+1, the Nuggets had nothing to do, and the Nuggets didn't hit the first goal until 2 minutes into the game. After that, JR Smith hit a three-pointer to help the Nuggets stop the bleeding.

Presti smiled in his heart below. Such sporadic goals could not pose a threat to the Hornets. Soon the Hornets quickly took control of the situation after resisting the counterattack of the Nuggets. David West and Whiteside succeeded in dunking.

"Presti is really good, his tactics completely restrain the Nuggets," Kenny Smith sighed.

"Yeah," Jason Kosmicki echoed in frustration

In the locker room, the players showed excitement and praised each other, the game just now was so enjoyable!
Presti pressed his hands and said: "The tactics will remain the same in the second half, continue to play like this, and strive to get off work in three quarters!"

"Good!" The players immediately responded excitedly.

At the beginning of the second half, the hot touch of the Hornets continued. Paul George and Bradley hit three-pointers shortly after the start.However, the Nuggets also found a touch here, and Efflalo hit two three-pointers alone and kept biting the score.

But the poor defense of the Nuggets made it very easy for the Hornets to score. Paul George scored another 8 points in a fiery state. With Jeremy Lin's goal, the Hornets sent a 14-6 offensive to widen the point difference to 29 points.Felton's breakthrough layup and Gallinari's key three-pointer helped the Nuggets stop the bleeding. Lawson and JR Smith successively made fouls and hit 4 free throws. The Nuggets responded with a 16-4 offensive and slightly recovered the score.

At the end of the third quarter, the Nuggets trailed the Hornets 84-101.

At the end of the quarter, the Hornets fell back briefly at the start, but only Chandler scored 2 points for the Nuggets.

At this time, Presti decisively replaced Gordon and David West, and the effect was immediate. Gordon and David West scored successively to break the deadlock, and the Hornets sent a 6-0 spurt to continue to increase their lead.

It was still JR Smith who scored the next goal for the Nuggets, and Afflalo also scored a goal to stop the bleeding.However, in the face of a huge point difference, the sporadic goals of the Nuggets are not enough. Gordon and Paul George went inside and scored easily. The Hornets firmly suppressed the Nuggets and maintained a lead of nearly 20 points.

In the final stage, the Nuggets failed to create any threats, while the Hornets played steadily and firmly controlled the situation.

In the end, the Hornets beat the Nuggets 121-101 to win the game.

In the series, the Hornets lead the Nuggets 1:0!
(End of this chapter)