Chapter 146 Only the MVP can beat the MVP!(1/3)
Players are human beings, and as human beings they will have some very "special" games.
For example, when Wiggins meets James, he will definitely kick over the thermos cup and look like the No. 1 pick;
Another example is that Towns is meek when playing against anyone, but when he meets Embiid, sparks hit the earth and he is full of passion;
Iverson's "special" game is playing against the Lakers, especially in the playoffs.
This is why Kawhi Leonard will say in the future: "I don't like the Lakers because I am a die-hard Iverson fan."
In this era, Iverson and the Lakers are mortal enemies!
The game lasted 7 minutes, the two teams were tied at 18, and Lin Ying came off the court to rest.
When he left the field, Karl reached out and patted him on the shoulder.
Iverson is in good shape, but Lin Ying's space ability is also irreplaceable.
Nowadays, there are only a handful of insiders who can increase their shooting range to the three-point line and have stable defense.
It is precisely because of the space he created that Iverson was able to play so comfortably out of position.
And at this time, I really have to thank Lin Ying once again for the rookie wall he encountered in January.
A more flexible play style allows Karl to have more arrangements in the use of Lin Ying.
Some people will definitely say, isn’t this a waste of Lin Ying’s passing ability?
How could it be?
Does one posture feel good? Will you use that posture every time?
Or would you change it?
Of course not!
You can do it in various postures!
First the front, then the back, then the side...
After a three-minute rest off the court, Lin Ying came on again to play as a substitute substitute.
It was during this period that Lin Ying returned to his familiar style of play and began to dominate with the ball.
Anderson's "Birdman" alley-oops, J.R. Smith's consecutive three-pointers, and his own low-post support and back-up singles.
With a familiar style of play, the Nuggets' scores continued to rise.
After the first quarter, the score on the court was 32 to 27, with the Nuggets leading!
This score is much higher than the first quarter of G1.
By this time, fans also realized what the Nuggets’ adjustments were:
If the Nuggets were playing defense in G1, then in G2 they would be playing offense!
Theoretically speaking, this adjustment is also very reasonable. After all, the G2 Nuggets have one more Iverson!
In the transition period between the first and second quarters, the two teams were tied, but the Nuggets still maintained the lead.
About five minutes into the second quarter, the score was 40 to 35, with the Nuggets leading.
The main players of both sides were gradually replaced.
This paragraph is important to both parties.
In such an anxious game, whoever can take the lead at halftime will have a great psychological advantage.
In the first round after the main team returned, the Lakers had the ball.
Gasol continued to hold the ball in the low post, and the Nuggets chose to flank.
He scored 14 points in the first quarter. How can you withstand such a "sister-in-law" without a double team?
Gasol passed the ball decisively, Fisher passed the ball to Kobe, and Kobe made a one-step pull-up jumper... and it missed!
There wasn't much play in the first quarter, and Kobe's hands didn't warm up.
Nene protected the defensive rebound, but the Nuggets' fast break was disrupted by a Lakers foul.
The Nuggets' frontcourt position is still Lin Ying's pick-and-roll for Iverson.
The Lakers began to attack Iverson from front to back!
Then Iverson passed!
You can go to Bowen for Lin Ying, how could you not pass the ball to him!
Lin Ying caught the ball and took action before assisting the defense.
Give me a 30-meter sword!
"Whoa!"
The basketball hits the net!
43 to 35!
The Nuggets opened the point difference to 8 points!
One more goal, and the difference is double digits!
From the Lakers' point of view, there is no problem with their own offense. The problem is that they cannot guard against the Nuggets' offense.
Especially if you can't limit Iverson.
Lin Ying's three-pointer just now was because he could not limit the vicious cycle caused by Iverson.
"I'll handle the AI."
Kobe took the initiative to switch defenses with Fisher.
The scene in front of him also reminded him of the 2001 Finals Game 1 when Iverson scored 48 points to defeat them.
He didn't want something like that to happen again, so he had to step forward.
In the Lakers' offense, Gasol faked a high-post shot and actually broke into the paint, hitting Nene with a 2+1.
Although he rested for a while after the game, his condition didn't look cold at all.
His extra free throw was a solid hit, and the Lakers narrowed the point difference to 5 points again.
The Nuggets have played like this and the Lakers are still only 5 points behind. Their hard power is not that strong.
When he returned to the defensive end, Kobe was indeed guarding Iverson!
This wave has boosted morale for both Lakers players and fans.
When the boss of your team goes to block the bullet hole personally, you will definitely take the lead.
However, Lin Ying did not continue to play tactics with Iverson, but signaled Anthony to play in low singles.
Kobe was pulled to the weak side by Iverson, preventing him from being lonely...
Not to mention Karl, even Phil Jackson was a little entertained.
Lin Ying's reaction speed was too fast.
As I said before, this Lakers team has a strong offense, but without Bynum, Ariza or Artest, the defense is average.
Kobe is both the Lakers' best individual defender and the best help defender.
Kobe was transferred, Odom didn't dare to take it back, and Gasol was too late.
With this dispatch, Anthony got a very comfortable singles opportunity.
There are two threats in the face and frame, fake throw and sudden attack, and then pull out.
Radmanovic: It’s so difficult for me!
"Whoa!"
Anthony deflected Radmanovic's pull-up two-pointer and made a solid two-pointer! He even only missed the net a little!
Not only is Iverson in good shape tonight, Anthony's hands are also very hot!
Karl couldn't help but get up excitedly and pump his fist.
With both guns in hand, I have the world!
And don’t forget that there’s Lin Ying’s gun on the outside!
Just tu tu tu tu!
Gasol faked a shot and actually attacked the basket but was blocked by Nene.
After scoring consecutively on the offensive end, the Nuggets' defensive morale has improved!
And this time the Lakers didn't have time to foul, so the Nuggets directly pushed for a defensive counterattack.
Anthony was unparalleled again, taking the lead and rushing to the frontcourt for a flying dunk!
47 to 38!
9 points difference!
To be continued...