ATPnovel Chapter 441 Can't Get Around
Chapter 441 Can't Get Around
Chapter 441 Can't Get Around
Both the Nuggets and the Warriors are teams capable of bursting points. It is actually quite rare for them to struggle with the scores in the first two games until the end. Generally, they take turns to explode and see who can seize the opportunity better.
It's just that the defense of the two teams is not bad, and the lineup is somewhat restrained from each other. It's not so easy to catch up if the score is really opened up. It's not like the opponents in the regular season play more in their own way.
In the Western Conference Finals, every offense and defense of the team had a clear purpose.
So seeing that the team was lagging far behind, Cole was also very anxious and hurriedly adjusted the lineup.
To be honest, the Warriors' bench lineup is not the type with strong scoring ability. They are more to help the team adjust their tactics. The team's real scoring points are those few strong points.
But they are not completely unable to score, but more of a support.
On the Nuggets' bench, a capable sixth man can play another kind of offense.
The situation of the two teams has its own advantages and disadvantages, but as far as this game is concerned, the Nuggets, who are already leading, can target the Warriors as much as they want. No matter what lineup the Warriors play, they just pinch their strengths.
The opponent is ahead only to worry about the icing on the cake for the role players. If the Warriors are behind, if they dare to give more shots to the role players, the Nuggets definitely don't mind.
The Nuggets have been pinching Curry now. Curry, who scored in double figures in the first quarter to support the team, has few chances to make a phone call, but the Warriors are also a strong team in the Western Conference. They have other people besides Curry.
It was Draymond Green who stood up at the critical moment. He made decisive shots from the outside and hit consecutively.
In many cases, the Nuggets' defense will be behind him, because he pulls outside and sometimes organizes, and rarely makes decisive shots by himself.
After he started to attract defense, the Nuggets were a little messed up on the defensive end.
Curry must not relax on this point, and both Curry and Green can organize. At this time, Clay's touch comes again, and Clay's touch is usually choppy.
After he hit a three-pointer, he made several difficult hits in a row.
If Green took advantage of the defensive loopholes, Clay has a powerful offensive ability.
His next few hits were hits with little shot space or simply facing the defense. This performance also explains why a pitcher can become an All-Star at a young age, because his hands are hard.
Fortunately, it was already in the second half of the second quarter when they broke out, and the intermission soon ushered in.
The Warriors caught up with the score by relying on the explosion of the two, but the Nuggets still have a slight advantage.
Winning is afraid of the intermission, and it is also afraid of suddenly getting on the state. If the opponent's momentum of chasing points is interrupted, the Nuggets will have enough time to make targeted arrangements.
George Karl has issued a death order, and Green must not ignore this.
He is different from the offensive fours the team encountered before, but it will be more troublesome when he breaks out.
But it's not that difficult to limit him, just keep the defensive pressure on it.
If there is no way to let go of a little defensively, Iguodala is fine, but Iguodala is also a good organizer, you can try Barnes.
Anyway, whoever is in a good state will interrupt, forcing the opponent to give the ball to the point where he is least sure.
The best state is to keep up with the defensive rotation and not give anyone an easy chance to score.
And Xiang Chu will go all out to defend in the second half, spare no effort to expand the defensive area, and let the Warriors see his excellent defensive ability.
In the third quarter, the Warriors had a hard time on the offensive end. Bogut really has no effect on the offensive end except for the meat shield.
Now that Xiang Chu followed, Bogut brought a defender up to cover, which would easily lead to a situation where the ball holder was flanked.
Of course, Xiang Chu has a good defensive position and is not slow to move. There are only a few insiders in the league who can do this, and he is probably the only big center.
The Warriors are also changing rapidly. Putting Bogut on top is a bit tasteless and dangerous, but the team is behind and has to chase points. The Warriors have no other choice but to switch to a small lineup again.
Just after changing to a small lineup, Green scored another one from the outside. His touch this time is really good.
But what follows is Xiang Chu's hot pot feast.
Green's breakthrough throw was blocked, then Clay's three-point line was blocked, and then Curry was directly nailed for a layup.
"Unbelievable, Xiang Chu's reaction really doesn't look like an inside player."
"His speed may not be particularly fast, but his judgment is so accurate, the Warriors players look like they are giving caps."
"Green has a problem with this. With Xiang Chu watching, he won't have an easy shot."
"The Warriors are adjusting their personnel. They now need players who can go in. If Xiang Chu is completely defended and they can't seize the opportunity, their small lineup will be useless."
The Warriors are also in a dilemma now. If the small lineup can't explode offensively, it will be useless. The defensive end of Green's top five position is too disadvantaged.
Fortunately, Barbosa and Iguodala both hit three-pointers after they came up, and the Warriors slowed down.
They tried it in the second round, but Xiang Chu hadn't performed so thoroughly at that time.
No matter how small this game was, the Warriors realized that they couldn't fight at all.
It's not that you can't fight at all, but the effect is very bad. Fighting Xiang Chu is not as good as hitting other people.
It can be said that Xiang Chu is definitely one of the most difficult points on the court.
Fortunately, the Nuggets' outside touch was not as good as in the first quarter, otherwise the Warriors would have collapsed directly.
Now their situation is not good enough, it is very difficult for them to keep the score difference in single digits.
The Nuggets are one of the best teams to maintain a score advantage. Let the Nuggets lead to double digits. They slow down and play inside slowly. Maybe there will be no team in the league that can catch up with the score in one quarter.
The Warriors don't dare to gamble on luck, they must be stronger on the offensive end.
How to play, Cole has no choice at this time. Before meeting the Nuggets, he really felt that the team was quite strong, but now he finds that he can't get around Xiang Chu.
He is also very envious of George Karl now. After working for so many years, this old man has finally met a player who can make him a success. He has worked with super players and famous coaches, not just one. He understands what a player like Xiang Chu means.
So far, it is impossible to have any good tactics to save the team.
After Kerr paused, he completely handed over the decision-making power to Curry and Thompson. This is the time when the playoffs depend on the stars. The coach has no choice but to rely on the super performance of the stars.
After playing again, the Warriors' temperament has undergone some changes.
It is mainly their two strong points. Curry and Clay no longer need to think about other things, and they use all means to score.
I was lucky to lose my life, and being forced to this point by the opponent on the court, the only thing left is to do it.
"Everyone, pay attention." Xiang Chu clapped his hands and said loudly, they must not give each other any chance now.
(End of this chapter)