Chapter 286: East and West are Different
Playing in a strong team, some role players will perform well because stars like Xiang Chu can attract defensive attention and they will not be under too much pressure.
But some role players are also subject to restrictions, either the ball rights or playing time.
The Nuggets now have many people playing basketball, and if they perform poorly, there will be less playing time. Players need more effort to adjust their off-court.
The Nuggets play in the first and fourth quarters, and there are few players who can reach the fourth position. If Chandler has been in a bad state, it will be a problem for the team.
So seeing that he is not in much condition, George Carl doesn't mind giving him more opportunities.
The so-called opportunities are all achieved, and athletes must understand this.
There is a gap in the main lineup, and the Magic tried their best to fall behind double digits in the first half.
By the third quarter, the magic style has completely changed.
That is, the offensive end is completely ignored inside, and Avraro and Nelson play, Vucevic and O'Quin have completely become blue-collar workers for defense Xiang Chu.
This style of play really worked at the beginning. The Nuggets' outside feel is still average. When they fight, they can be said to be half a dozen. If they catch the opportunity, the magic can still win.
Cultivating rookies is different from purely playing. If you have the chance to win the game, the Magic will not refuse.
However, starting with Vucevic's four fouls, the magic is not easy to play.
After Vucevic went down, problems arose in the Magic's encirclement of Xiang Chu. O'Quin was diligent in defense, but he did not have the height and wingspan of Vucevic.
Xiang Chuyihuo, the Nuggets were instantly controlled by the Nuggets.
By the last moment of the third quarter, the Nuggets had already led by double digits.
In the last quarter, Oladipo, who came from the bench, performed well. When Xiang Chu was resting below, the Magic's substitute lineup had a slight advantage.
But after the main lineup came on the court, the Magic were at a disadvantage again.
They finally played a junior and senior in order to attack, but the price was that Vucevic graduated with the last six fouls, and the Nuggets won another away game.
By accident, the Nuggets have won seven consecutive victories.
During this period, the Thunder lost another game and gradually became at a disadvantage in the competition among the top three in the West.
There are less than twenty games left now, and some rankings are about to be determined.
Whoever can't hold on at this time may be more difficult in the playoffs.
The Nuggets also have to go through real trouble on their away trip, back-to-back again, and the opponent in the first game is the defending champion Heat.
The Pacers are now the number one in the West. The Heat have a chance to surpass the opponent, but it is a bit difficult.
It's almost the gap between the Spurs and the Nuggets. If you don't act fiercely, you will definitely not be able to overcome it.
But now the playoff teams not only need to consider the regular season record. If they consider all aspects of the playoffs, the Heat don’t have many opponents in the Eastern Conference, and the gap between their record and the Nuggets is a little bit higher, so it won’t be forced.
It’s not like not to force it, but it’s not like not to work hard. There is still a difference between first and second in the Eastern Conference in the regular season. The teams behind the Eastern Conference have poor record, especially eighth. If they can become first in the last moment, it will be much easier for the first round of the playoffs.
Therefore, the Nuggets must be twelve points against the Heat.
The Nuggets can lose, they are the number one in the West anyway, but it is better to win.
No one knows what will happen in the final stage of the regular season. The number one in the West is more important than the number one in the East. There are three strong teams in the West, and the second and third must fight to the death in advance.
The Heat used their most regular starting lineup, Bosh's fifth position.
The Nuggets and the Heat have no obvious restraint relationship.
It can be said that the same is true for several teams in the league. The Western Spurs Thunder do not have a particularly strong No. 4 position. Their victory or defeat really depends on tactical execution and the performance of the stars.
Of course, when fighting against the Heat, you must be careful about their second position.
Wade and Ray Allen on the bench, after all, the Nuggets' defense at the second position has some problems.
As for James, Xiang Chu's assisted defense will be affected a little.
But it also depends on performance. James' strength. Even if he directly adjusts Xiang Chu, he has a chance to win. Xiang Chu must be careful not to be injured.
In the regular season, especially on the eve of the playoffs, they will not fight to the extreme.
Therefore, the start is very important and the tactics are also very important. If anyone gains the advantage in the first half, he will take the initiative in the end.
At the beginning of the game, James and Wade began to make efforts, using their personal abilities to solve problems.
Both of them are China Investment Fund, and everyone is familiar with the defense of the Nuggets blocking the three-point line, so they did not rush in to challenge Xiang Chu.
The Heat's most powerful thing is the defense from the outside, and the Nuggets' start was not good.
They quickly made adjustments, and Xiang Chu exerted even more force in the inside.
Bosh could not stop it at all now. The Heat didn't think Bosh could block it. They mainly defended the ball, but Bosh's strength was not good at this.
In addition, Bosh reached the three-point line on the offensive end, and the team would have free space. Unfortunately, Bosh made all three-pointers in the first quarter, and the Heat's calculations were not realized.
The Heat remained ahead, but it might not be necessary to take control of the situation.
Bosh was blown up too thoroughly and they had to make changes.
The Heat made a bold attempt and replaced Greg Oden, who didn't play very well due to injury.
Greg Oden has a good defense foundation and rarely plays in the Heat, he can contribute some blocks. Unfortunately, his health is far from Xiang Chu now and he can't stand it, so he can't pull it out.
At this time, Fournier made a hit on the outside, and the Heat changed their lineup again, using Nuggets former player Chris Anderson to play five, replaced Ray Allen, and continued to maintain their offensiveness.
The Heat did perform better in the first quarter, but their shortcomings were also obvious.
During the rotation period, the Nuggets have to overwhelm the other side.
This game Louis Williams has returned and it is not difficult for him to beat Norriscole.
The Nuggets don't need him to play for a long time and score points when they come up. Williams did a good job of this.
Moreover, in addition to his breakthrough pass, Dunleavy also played well. The score advantages obtained by the Heat's two powerful points in the first quarter are disappearing rapidly.
The Heat quickly replaced the main player, but the touch of James and Wade was a little reduced.
To be honest, it is not that easy to score two points, and it is impossible for James and Wade to be so accurate in the whole game.
Bosh's touch hasn't yet started, but Xiang Chu hits the inside again.
Seeing that the Nuggets were about to overtake, Wade was also a little anxious and changed direction and went to the penalty area to kill.
Wade rushed over the defense and attacked the basket directly. Xiang Chu was still more than one meter away on the other side, but he just took a big step and jumped high to cover the sky and the sun.
Chapter completed!