Chapter 181
Chapter 181
Chapter 181
"Guard him," Hollins yelled from the field.
Little Gasol also wanted to defend, but Xiang Chuqiang's explosive power was too strong, and he didn't even hold back.
Xiang Chu scored two points and had to add a penalty. Gasol made the fifth foul with a melancholy look on his face.
Back to the Grizzlies offense, they still didn't get a chance inside.
The Grizzlies' defense relied on the black and white bears, and they did not shrink the defense too much, but the Nuggets shrank their defense, forcing the Grizzlies to shoot from the outside.
Conley missed a shot this time, and Xiang Chu grabbed the rebound with a stretched arm and quickly handed it to Ty Lawson.
Ty Lawson immediately launched a counterattack, and the Grizzlies returned to defense very quickly. Ty Lawson saw that there was no fast break opportunity and handed the ball to Iguodala.
At this time, Xiang Chu had already run over, and Iguodala passed the ball to Xiang Chu.
Xiang Chu catches the ball at the free throw line. He may pass the ball from hand to hand at this position, and take advantage of the opportunity to set a screen for his teammates to kill inside. Iguodala and Gallinari can play like this when Farid is not there.
But this time Xiang Chu didn't pass the ball, he directly made a mid-range shot.
Gasol had just retreated to the three-second zone. He didn't expect Xiang Chu to do this. In fact, Xiang Chu used this move relatively rarely, and the Grizzlies didn't dare to let it go. Prince immediately came to help defend.
Xiang Chu shoots fewer mid-range shots because he has a higher shooting percentage at the basket, and also because he has less time to participate in the offense. Most of the time, he is the first to go to the low post.
So players other than the Nuggets don't know that he is also very threatening in shooting like this. The biggest effect of body crushing is dislocation, and the same is true for mid-range shots after dislocation.
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell into the basket. The Nuggets led by 4 points.
The Grizzlies were a little taken aback, Xiang Chu made a mid-range shot against the defense, why not be so monstrous.
Their next offense was hesitant to shoot outside, but was intercepted by Iguodala.
Iguodala scored one-stop after stealing, and the Nuggets led by 6 points. At this time, the game has entered the final minute.
Twenty seconds later, Xiang Chu fouled for the fifth time.
But this is harmless, time is not enough, and the Grizzlies must also implement foul tactics after hitting free throws.
Chandler hit a free throw, and then the Grizzlies hit a three-pointer, and the game was sealed.
Xiang Chu scored 28 points and 18 rebounds, taught the black and white bears how to behave, and the Nuggets won 11 consecutive victories.
Relying on the victory of this game, the Nuggets finally got rid of the Grizzlies.
What should you do if you win and he wins? When you meet on a narrow road, the brave wins. If you win the opponent by direct dialogue, it is so domineering.
Three days after the next game, the Nuggets also won the opportunity to adjust.
The playoffs are approaching, and the pressure on the players is relatively increasing. In addition to physical fatigue, mental aspects also need to be paid attention to. After training, Xiang Chu invited the team members, including the coaching staff, to have dinner at home.
Jim Smith also came. In fact, he was quite busy during this period, but this buddy hired an assistant, so Xiang Chu came here in person if he had something to do.
He helped to call the chef over to help with the dinner.
Xiang Chu and the others can start eating after training, which is both nutritious and delicious.
It was the first time for Olivia to exercise the power of a hostess in front of outsiders, and she was a little nervous.
She was wearing a light yellow gift, showing youth and beauty, "Look at me, I don't look dirty."
"It's so beautiful. How can I be so happy? No wonder everyone on the court is targeting me. It turned out to be jealous." Xiang Chu said with a slight exaggeration.
He is not very good at coaxing girls, but there is still a certain level.
"It's all nonsense." Olivia hit him and went out with a smile.
The potlucks are on the field, with plastic mats under them, so it's easier to pack up than on the grass.
Olivia came to the grill and showed off her cooking skills a bit.
Jim Smith took the opportunity to communicate with members of the coaching staff. He didn't come here deliberately to eat.
Xiang Chu chatted with his teammates while drinking red wine, most of which were about the game.
"I hope we can surprise everyone in the playoffs. Cheers."
Xiang Chu specially prepared good wine and good food. The group of people ate more satisfactorily, and their sense of identification with him increased a lot. Xiang Chu didn't like to hang out together, but he was never stingy.
"I think when it comes to the playoffs, we are not afraid of anyone."
"That's right, maybe we are the champions, let's have another drink."
"Xiang, you're such a good kid. You bought a big house in the second grade, and you date such a beautiful girl. Don't let the limelight go all by yourself."
After drinking a little tipsy, a group of men started chattering endlessly.
However, Xiang Chu was well prepared, and he also cleared George Karl. After the time was almost up, George Karl gave a speech and asked everyone to leave.
During the season, you can't play too crazy, just don't see it, the coach must take care of it together.
After everyone left, Xiang Chu and Olivia simply cleaned up. People from the housekeeping company will come over tomorrow. It is really easy to have money.
Jim Smith stayed, and Xiang Chu prepared a guest room for him.
The two talked about the current situation of the Nuggets, and then talked about today's March Madness.
Jim Smith has been in communication with the Nuggets management. Before Xiang Chu was traded by the Lakers, he also blamed himself a little. Although the result was good, it was not a good job for him as an agent.
He used to do entertainment, but he was actually good at dealing with people.
Denver is not as big as Los Angeles. Jim Smith patted his chest and assured, "With the results you have achieved now, they will never dare to mess around. I can take the initiative."
"This is the best way. Actually, I don't like to make troubles." Xiang Chu said with a smile, "I heard that you have done a good job during this time. I wish you success in your career."
Jim Smith has the opportunity to sign players who can enter the league this time, and he is also watching closely. The competition in the agent industry is very great.
Of course, Jim Smith will still focus on Xiang Chu, otherwise he wouldn't hire an assistant.
Xiang Chu wants to become a person with the right to speak for the team. He is inconvenient to communicate with the team and does not have the energy to communicate with the team. At this time, the agent is very important.
If everything goes well, Xiang Chu won't make arbitrary demands, but he will never allow the team to not pursue.
Although he relies on the system to become a strong player on the court, his desire to win is no less than that of the superstars in the league.
He likes to win, and he will go after it with all his might.
No matter what, he has the strength to pursue victory, so he will be strong when he should be strong.
On March 3, the Nuggets came to Chicago.
The Bulls are without Rose, but they are still a strong team in the East.
Noah has already said that they want to end the Nuggets' winning streak. They are also in the critical stage of competing for home court advantage in the playoffs, and they will try their best to win every game.
And the Nuggets are on the alert.
(End of this chapter)
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