Chapter 430
Chapter 430
Chapter 430
"For us, every game is a battle, we will not give in, we will win." Paul said with a firm expression before the game.
Paul certainly has a tough heart that has allowed him to have a stellar career.
However, the battlefield of the playoffs is not just about determination.
There is no change in the lineup, everyone is very familiar with it, only the battlefield has changed places.
The scene is basically the opponent's fans, and some fans want to put pressure on the Nuggets, Xiang Chu has adapted very well.
To be honest, players who are affected by fans are also affected more than other things.
He will certainly not be affected in any way, whether it is basketball or the game has penetrated into his bone marrow, professional players are sometimes like robots, but some people may not perform well.
The first goal on the field was scored by Xiang Chu, but soon the Clippers played a wave of smooth offense under the leadership of Paul.
This time Griffin didn't think about the organization anymore. He just started to catch the ball and made a pure end point.
Back at home, Paul really played well.
Redick felt a little bad, and he immediately went to Barnes to support Griffin on the offensive end.
Can score and organize, Paul's support for the Clippers is great.
Such a Paul is also difficult to limit, but the Nuggets don't need to limit it. After all, his offensive ability is only a very common existence among All-Star players. Sometimes pinching Paul is to prevent the support point.
Of course, the first half was basically a trial state, and it would not be so targeted to defend.
The Clippers are just a comprehensive team. We must first look at their state today, and the Nuggets also need to feel their own state.
Otherwise, go all out, that is, Griffin must be right on this point, and the other points may not necessarily be hit.
The tactics of each game look similar, but the details determine success or failure. The fans are watching the excitement, but the perspective of the head coach is still different.
Xiang Chu is also holding back and beating now. He is the magic needle of Dinghai, and he must be sure to see it before he makes a move.
In the home game, Griffin feels good at the start. The Nuggets are mainly looking at how far he can do it. For the time being, Gallinari and Faried will take turns.
In order to defend him, the Nuggets' offense at the [-]th position has been weakened, but it is still worth it.
Relatively speaking, the Clippers sacrificed more to defend Xiang Chu and Jordan.
Little Jordan doesn't want to attack at all now. He is a pure meat shield now, and he doesn't attack much for fear of fouling.
Because if he ends up on the team, the rest of the team will not be able to stand up to Xiang Chu. Rivers gave him a death order, and he must defend Xiang Chu to the end.
"Don't hesitate, don't hesitate, this is our territory." Rivers shouted from the sidelines.
The Clippers took the lead quickly after the opening, and they must seize the opportunity this time.
It's already the third game, and Rivers also started to play the main players, mainly Paul, Griffin and Jordan.
As a substitute, Crawford and Rivers Jr. will start with a seven-man rotation.
Returning to the home court must win a game to boost morale, and Rivers doesn't mind taking out his cards together.
There is a victory before you can think about other things. They don't have the qualifications of the Nuggets now.
The Nuggets have also increased Xiang Chu's playing time, and the others are still in normal rotation.
Whether it is to maintain defensive strength or otherwise, the Nuggets' rotation is a must.
When the main force and the substitute are matched, the defense of both sides is slightly reduced, but the attack power is stronger.
Xiang Chu has increased his playing time, but he has not played more with the ball for the time being.
After Williams played, the Nuggets still gave him more autonomy.
If he feels good, Xiang Chu's role as a blue-collar player on the court is actually relaxing, and he hasn't disturbed the Clippers' defense yet.
Both Crawford and Rivers Jr. have the ability to break through, but the Clippers' tactics arrange them outside, and they are already afraid of Xiang Chu's defense ability.
To beat the Nuggets, three-pointers must be up, which is also one of the experiences of the regular season.
Little Jordan can go out to cover if he doesn't attack, which is also to let Xiang Chu go. Xiang Chu is inside to help defend. If they don't go in, let's see what Xiang Chu can do.
The idea is good, but their three-point shooting rate is not high to be honest.
The Clippers are strong in three-pointers, but not particularly strong. The key is that they are more accustomed to squatting three-pointers from the outside with an advantage inside. Now this mode can be played by the Warriors, and they are a bit close.
At home, Griffin's touch is still better, and he still played with high efficiency in the second quarter.
But defensively, the Clippers are obviously not as focused as they were at the beginning.
It's not that I'm distracted, it's that reducing the rotation consumes a lot and sometimes I can't react well.
If we want to talk about their goal, it can also be said that they barely achieved it. After all, they were in the lead during the halftime break.
It's just that this lead is not as long as the first game, only 2 points.
But at this time, the Clippers have no way out, either fight it out or lose the match point.
"Whether in terms of momentum or attitude, we can't lose to our opponents. We are the defending champions, which often means we have to do better."
"We'll win the game, I promise! Come on together."
Xiang Chu said a lot in the locker room. The enthusiasm of the Nuggets players did not decrease because of the away game. They believed that as long as they followed Xiang Chu, they could reach that peak.
The players who have already won the championship with the team agree with Xiang Chu's words. Xiang Chu has boasted, but everything has come true, and the new teammates are more excited.
Although the Nuggets are a small ball market, if they can win the championship, everything will be different.
In the third quarter, the Clippers worked harder, and their defensive actions became more aggressive.
This is their home court, and the referee will naturally pay more attention to the scale. Just like this, Jordan's defense is still a bit unstoppable.
The Clippers' attacks were all placed on Griffin and Paul.
Especially Paul, at this time Paul is really fighting, he also wants to enter the Western Conference Finals.
The Nuggets were affected at first, and the score gap between the two teams was widened again.
But Xiang Chu quickly adjusted and made a sudden effort inside, which directly supported the Nuggets' scoring.
After all, outside shooting is still relatively affected by defense, and physical confrontation with multiple shots is not so accurate. Only Xiang Chu seems to have no relationship at all.
"I don't believe it, Xiang Chu is really an iron man." Rivers secretly felt ruthless.
Now if they work harder, they will be able to secure the victory. As long as the lead reaches double digits, no matter how good Xiang Chu is inside, they can win the game as long as they strangle the Nuggets outside.
But in the last 2 minutes, Paul and Griffin were also a little tired.
The Nuggets' shooting has been affected, but the players are not afraid of physical confrontation. They can rotate more and can fight rounds. Griffin and Paul are not particularly tolerant players.
The double-digit lead that Rivers wanted has always been difficult to achieve.
(End of this chapter)
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