The strongest basket king

Chapter 348

Chapter 348

The next schedule for the Nuggets is not good. The Eastern Conference has three consecutive away games, two of which are back-to-back away games.

Some media said that the Nuggets may have a dismal start, but Xiang Chu didn't even bother to respond, and the game will start soon, so everyone just depends on the result.

Even if the Nuggets have problems, not every team has a chance to be upset.

Even if the opponent is not weak, the defending champion who maintains the lineup has this confidence.

The first stop of the three away games is the Pacers. The Pacers can be said to be bad luck this season.

They performed well last season. The team sent away the former boss Granger to train Paul George. They just felt a little less experience in the playoffs. This season they have a chance to hit the finals.

However, Paul George was seriously injured during the national team training in the summer and his return date is uncertain. Turner, who was traded for Granger, did not renew his contract with the team.

Last season's starting No. [-] Stephenson also left the team, while the other two starters, George Hill and David West, were temporarily unable to play due to injuries.

So the Pacers started last season, only Hibbert was left.

But Hibbert's performance is becoming more and more unreliable. Although the Pacers' overall defense is still there, players and coaches also vowed to kill a bloody road.

But the decline in strength is certain, and they didn't start the new season very well.

However, they said before the game that they would double their efforts to defeat the Nuggets. It has to be said that the Nuggets' previous loss also gave many teams room for fantasy.

Xiang Chu scored first at the beginning of the game. Hibbert was taller than him, but it was really useless.

Hibbert's reaction is really too slow now, Xiang Chu used the overlord step to hit a target.

Hibbert's body actually belongs to the type that has the opportunity to get better, but after a little achievement, this buddy relaxes, and his strength drops very obviously.

However, in order to limit Xiang Chu, the Pacers really spared no effort. They quickly replaced the short and stout insider Lavoy Allen to help defend, and used Ian Mahinmi and Shane Whittington and other insiders continuously to consume.

The Pacers' tactics are correct, and the Nuggets are still struggling on the outside.

But they did not put a lot of pressure on the Nuggets on the offensive end, and the Nuggets adjusted relatively quickly.

First came Knight and Gallinari. As soon as they bloomed, the Nuggets immediately took advantage of the score.

Then there is the bench. Williams did not perform very well this time, but there are still surprises.

Rookie Gary Harris, who had a chance to play because of Belinelli's injury, performed well, winning George Karl's approval both in defense and shooting.

When the team is drafting, it is necessary to be able to shoot, and the defense must not be too bad. As far as this game is concerned, Gary Harris did not let them down.

If it can be maintained, this will be their big gain in this year's draft.

You know, they also struggled to give up Doug McDermott, but they have Gallinari, and it feels like a weaker Doug McDermott of the same type doesn't make much sense.

Now that Nurkic and Harris have shown their combat effectiveness, the Nuggets must be very happy.

When the Nuggets played better and better, the Pacers' weakness in attack was fully exposed.

Their best performer is combo guard Donald Sloan, but this dude is also a nerd and can't help the team as a whole get better.

The other is Scola, but Scola can't defend, nor can he defend. In order to limit Xiang Chu, the Pacers can only let him sit on the bench.

The result is that now the Pacers are a little bit unable to attack, and they can't defend very well.

Originally, Xiang Chu was not a character who could be easily won by taking turns to consume. No matter how helpful the Nuggets' outside line was, the Pacers' defensive strategy completely failed.

But they can't help it. They have no one on the offensive end now, so they can only use defense to grind.

The Nuggets led by double digits in the first half. In the third quarter, the Pacers tried their best and still couldn't solve the previous problems. The Nuggets' lead gradually came to 20+.

In this way, the final quarter of the game became garbage time.

George Karl let the players who followed the team play and perform, and the Nuggets' losing streak ended.

Many people outside have guessed that the Nuggets won the Pacers. After all, the Pacers are currently poorly configured.

All kinds of media also need traffic. They hope that there will be problems with the team. The news of the collapse of the defending champion like the Nuggets will definitely create heat for them. As for basketball itself, they don't pay attention to it.

So the Nuggets also told other people in this game that it is impossible for them to overturn without a point.

Even if they have fighting spirit and lack of ability, they can create garbage time if they exert their strength.

After the game, Xiang Chu said calmly, "Winning or losing is a common matter in military affairs. We encountered some small problems, then solved them, then encountered problems, and then solved them. In the end, we became an invincible team. .”

No one could refute Xiang Chu, who abused the opponent's insiders and then took the double-double.

But the number of people who want to see the Nuggets overturn has not decreased. Not only the media, but other teams in the league don't want the Nuggets to be too strong, so that everyone will have a chance.

The same is true for fans, even for their favorite stars, their thinking is more extreme.

However, what other people think can't cause actual harm to Xiang Chu. In a basketball game, the outcome is naturally determined on the basketball court. If you want to beat them, you have to use your skills.

The second stop of the Nuggets' Eastern Conference road trip is New York, which is also a tragic team.

It's a little surprising that the Knicks were so poor last season, and of course the Nuggets are the beneficiaries.

In the summer, the Knicks mainly renewed Anthony's contract. There are different opinions on whether this decision is worthwhile.

Chandler was traded away. As a good insider in the league, Chandler's situation also illustrates the current team's requirements for centers.

He can defend and help the team win championships, but no team sees him as an indispensable part.

The league belongs to the star, he's just a piece of the puzzle.

However, he will not play this kind of puzzle without the ball, it depends on whether the Knicks' deal is correct.

Although the Knicks spent a lot of money to renew Anthony this summer, they still want to save money on the overall operation, and the start of the season was a mess, and the pressure on players and coaches is also great.

When encountering the Nuggets, they are also eager to regroup.

It's just that the biggest trouble for the Knicks now is the number of injuries, and their current lineup is not outstanding.

Their current starting lineup is to assist Anthony and JR. The other players in the first position are dribbling and crossing the half court, and the two inside are rough guys, all for defense.

At the beginning of the game, the Knicks' tactics were the same as the Nuggets expected, so they took it lightly. Unexpectedly, from the beginning of the rotation period, the Knicks launched a fierce attack.

(End of this chapter)