masters-orleans Chapter 482 First Month Performance
Chapter 482 First Month Performance
Chapter 482 First Month Performance
The Spurs were completely suppressed in the first quarter, and the game scene was very ugly.
The start of the Spurs' twin towers proved to be a complete failure, and Popovich also quickly adjusted.
As an old coach, Popovich's adaptability is among the best, and he can play whatever is good for the team.
In the second quarter, the Spurs changed from a large lineup to a small lineup, from the main inside to the main outside.
Parker and Leonard teamed up to finally stabilize the team's situation.
But it just kept the score gap between the two teams from widening. The Nuggets' inside twin towers are a problem they cannot solve.
The Spurs' defense is not a cat or a dog, and Jokic's scoring is limited.
It's just that the Nuggets pay more attention to Jokic's passing ability. He can send the ball inside, and Xiang Chu can solve the problem, which is difficult for the Spurs to limit.
If they put all their energy on defense, they can do a better job, but then their offense can't keep up.
Facing a strong team like the Nuggets, it is not enough to only do a good job on offense and defense.
Leading in the first half, the Nuggets only needed to make minor adjustments at halftime, but the Spurs needed big changes.
No matter how the opponent changes now, the Nuggets are right to keep an eye on Aldridge and Leonard.
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Spurs wanted Aldridge to play, but Aldridge really couldn't play Xiang Chu.
Although the Spurs have a good record now, the threat to the Nuggets is not that great.
Not only can't play, but also can't defend. In fact, Aldridge is not small, but the confrontation under the basket is not suitable for him.
The Spurs can only switch to Leonard's main attack. Parker is also old now, and he can only come a few times when he feels good. Under normal circumstances, the efficiency is not very good.
Leonard is indeed strong enough. Although the Spurs did not let him be the only core, he is indeed the strongest on the team.
Middleton has an advantage against many strikers, but his opponent Leonard is a bit disadvantaged.
However, in the Nuggets' current lineup, Gallinari and Middleton can take turns, as well as Dudley and Joe Ingles below.
The Nuggets will not be afraid of Leonard, a player with strong comprehensive ability, but unreasonable outside the three-point line may pose a lot of threats to them.
Leonard's point can limit the Nuggets to one point, and attract the Nuggets' defensive attention on the offensive end, but it is not easy to kill the Nuggets. Strong comprehensive ability shows that the offensive end is not so top.
Durant, who has the most offensive power on the front line, will be consumed by the Nuggets, and James, who has the most comprehensive ability on the front line, also lost to the Nuggets in the finals twice. This is their confidence and their experience.
The Nuggets have sufficient experience in dealing with all kinds of stars. You must know that their losses were not due to the strength of one or two stars. It is a bit difficult for the Spurs to rely on Leonard to come back.
However, the Spurs suddenly saw hope during the rotation period.
Their team's rookie, the undrafted Jonathan Simmons, suddenly broke out and hit the magic ball in a row.
Coupled with the performance of another outside substitute Mills, the Spurs caught up with the score.
In fact, Jeremy Lin also performed well off the bench, scoring in double figures.
However, Jeremy Lin is now different from his scoring explosiveness when he became famous. He is relatively stable now and can score in double figures almost every game, but he rarely explodes.
The Spurs broke out from the bench in the second half, bringing excitement to a dull game.
Both teams are strong teams in the Western Conference, but the Spurs had no hope of winning in the previous games. Now it is different, and the momentum of the Spurs has also risen.
The Spurs' two substitutes hit three-pointers from the outside, but Simmons himself is not a shooter type.
The Nuggets immediately changed their defensive strategy and were not in a hurry to return Xiang Chu.
The Nuggets' rotation isn't that bad either, at least not worse than the Spurs.
It is normal to have unexpected factors on the court, but it is unprofessional to send accidents all the time.
The Nuggets are relatively professional players, so the situation quickly became normal.
Popovich is also a little depressed. It seems that it is impossible to win the Nuggets by relying on the bench.
The two sides replaced the main players almost at the same time, and the final decisive moment came.
The Spurs rely on the substitute players to catch up with the score. Now they did not immediately replace the two substitute outsiders who performed well, but the opponents they faced were different, and the performance of the players was naturally different.
The Nuggets' defensive three-point blocking tactic can only be better completed when Xiang Chu is on the court. When Xiang Chu is on the court, it doesn't matter even if Jokic rushes over. Xiang Chu will take care of the defense behind him.
If it is so big, the Spurs' outside line will inevitably be affected.
In turn, the Nuggets are on the offensive end, and the Spurs have never been able to solve the problem of inside defense.
Popovich now regrets letting Duncan rest in rotation. If Old Shifu is here, he is still capable of playing well for 10 minutes. Now the Spurs are short of time.
Relying on Xiang Chu's mainstay role, the Nuggets gradually took the initiative.
Their lead has never broken through to double digits, but the Spurs are getting more and more sad.
Both times, the Spurs relied on Danny Green's three-pointer to stabilize the situation, without letting the game lose suspense.
However, time is running out. Even if they can score a three-pointer once in a while, if the time runs out and they haven't reversed the score, it means they are finished.
In fact, it's okay to lose to the Nuggets. The Spurs have their own game rhythm.
But no one will refuse victory. Victory can make the team better. The Spurs won Aldridge in the summer, not to play a supporting role in the West.
After the game entered the last 3 minutes, the Spurs realized that they needed consecutive three-pointers.
Leonard took the initiative to shoot from outside the three-point line, and Mills shot very decisively.
It's just a pity that neither of them made a hit, and for the Nuggets, Gallinari found a chance to misplace Mills and scored 2+1. After coming and going, the Nuggets led by 10 points.
The Spurs are all dissatisfied, why do they lose in the end every time.
But competitive sports don't make sense, and when the Spurs fumbled again from beyond the arc, they knew there would be no miracles in this game.
The Spurs have never been entangled in their games, and they admit when they lose. There is no foul tactic, and the game ends quickly.
After the game, Popovich was a little unhappy, "We always make the same mistakes every time. I need to reflect on whether I am too gentle with those guys. Maybe I should let them practice more."
The half-joking tone is actually full of sadness, the Spurs are struggling now.
Compared with Popovich, George Karl is now in high spirits, winning the Spurs with a better record, which means that the Nuggets' new lineup will not be under so much pressure, and it also means that the tactics of the twin towers are feasible.
But they will soon rush to Dallas, back-to-back away games against the Mavericks.
It has been a month since the new season, and the Nuggets' record is not very good, but it is also within the range of top-notch teams. But for a strong team like them, it is not just the beginning, but the goal is to continue to maintain or even perform better.
(End of this chapter)