Chapter 327 The final test
"Xiang Chu hit a free throw, he has scored 50 points in this game. He has become the fifth player in the active playoffs to score more than 50 points. The other four are Kobe, Carter, Ray Allen and Nowitzki."
"Many people think that James and Durant, who are most likely to win 50 in the playoffs, did not expect Xiang Chu to achieve this achievement earlier than them."
"Chu also made a steady penalty for the second goal. His score in the playoffs was already 51 points, which is also the highest score in his career."
"For the Spurs, it doesn't matter how many points Xiang Chu scores. The key is that they don't have much time left."
"Duncan, goodbye Duncan's 45-degree angle board, the Spurs' pick-and-roll cooperation is very classic."
"Aerial relay, Knight's pass is not very good. Xiang Chu slapped the ball at the rebound, and the basketball bounced back and came to Xiang Chu's hand again. He pulled it up and dunked it... 21, Oh my god."
"Duncan had to reach out for this ball. It was indeed a foul. Xiang Chu's physical fitness is really good."
"Xiang Chu hit this free throw, the Spurs are in danger, and the suspense of the game is getting smaller and smaller."
"Ginobili, Ginobili hit a three-pointer, and the Spurs still have hope."
"Xiang Chu received the ball, the Spurs chose to make a foul... One of two free throws was made, and Xiang Chu lost a ball, and this free throw may affect the end of the game."
"It's over, Ginobili missed a three-pointer, Xiang Chu got the rebound, congratulations to the Nuggets on winning the game and they reached the finals."
"Congratulations to Xiang Chu, he scored 55 points and tied Iverson's playoff score record."
When the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game and the players on the bench rushed towards him to cheer, Xiang Chu felt the noise around him.
He was completely immersed in basketball before and didn't pay attention to the situation around him.
After advancing, they are about to play in the finals, Xiang Chu is filled with joy and pride.
He hugged and greeted the Spurs players. They were respectable opponents. Even if some of the movements on the court were unpleasant, this was competitive basketball, and everyone gave it all.
"I will be your fan during the finals," Duncan said in his ear.
"Don't worry, the championship will be from the West." Xiang Chu responded with a smile.
The Nuggets won the Western Conference championship, which is their first finals since joining the league. The team has entered the finals for the second time in history. They want to celebrate.
Some people are happy and some are worried, and this is how the game is.
"We have too many tasteless jump shots in this game and don't have many suitable opportunities at the basket, but we have done a very good defensive end, even if someone scored 55 points."
"Xiang Chu is a great player. He hit some tough shots and was able to get free throws, especially in the last moment of the game, he performed very well."
"Well, we've been used to this kind of failure. We've experienced a lot and there are also successes. Let's come back next season. After all, I can't quit."
Duncan also accepted an interview and said: "They are a good team. Xiang Chu's performance reminds me of retirement. The outside world will definitely say that I can no longer help the team win the game, but who knows, I might make a comeback like a young man."
Xiang Chu went out with George Carl for an interview after experiencing champagne in the locker room.
"I have to admit that this victory is sweet." George Carl's face chuckled.
"I want to say, I'm back to that place again, it's almost 20 years. I've been working towards that goal every season. I'm getting older and older. I've been about to give up, but I'm not willing to leave the coaching position like this. Fortunately, when I met Xiang Chu, I knew that this young man could take me there."
"Now we have done it, and next I will take him to accomplish what was not done at that time. The Heat are a very strong team, but we will win this season's championship."
George Carl smiled and his eyes became wet. He was so excited that coach Qiansheng, who had never won the championship, hated others saying that.
In fact, he wasn't about to give up, he really gave up, but Xiang Chu's performance reignited the flame in his heart.
He just didn't expect it to be so soon, but he was ready to work hard for a few years.
This season is definitely a good opportunity. He has already figured out a hundred sets of tactics for the Heat's inside line.
However, George Carl also remembered some depressing things.
At that time, there was also a strong inside player and an All-Star in his team, but when the inside player had the advantage, he was beaten to death by the first player in the league at that time.
The Heat are the first player in the league, the outside player, the top outside helper, and the inside who can shoot. This is the same configuration as the Heat now, which is really unlucky.
However, there is still a difference between the first person in the alliance and the gods, and Xiang Chu is already stronger than the Rain Man of course.
Unlike George Cardo's sentimentality, Xiang Chu is full of expectations for the upcoming finals.
"It's not easy to defeat the Spurs." Xiang Chu said, "so we must cherish this victory, and we will continue to fight next."
"I'm very excited and happy that everyone on the team is the same as me. It's a bit incredible, but we did it and we got the chance to get on that stage. All we have to do is to fight for four more games and I'll say it again, we're the best team."
Knight also accepted an interview, telling reporters, "We have made a lot of preparations for the game. Although it is small details, they can affect the direction of the entire series in the playoffs. For example, a rebound, a steal, a turnover, a pass, an extra pass... I mean, we have the ability to change the game."
The Nuggets now have four days off, but when they return to Denver, they don't have more energy to celebrate the Western Conference championship.
They have higher goals and if they can win the championship, they will have a summer celebration.
And now, what they should do more is to train hard.
The opponent in the finals is the defending champion Heat. They only feel that they have less time after four days of targeted training.
The Heat's outside offense and defense are stronger than the Spurs, and they have a powerful number four.
Although Bosh often does not play in the fourth position and performs in the previous games, the Nuggets still need to pay attention to it. Bosh is also one of the players in the league who can target the weak points in the defense of the Nuggets' fourth position.
There are also James, Wade and Ray Allen, which are not easy to deal with.
Block three-pointers, do a good job of assisting defense, and maintain the team's own offensive efficiency, which is a test for the Nuggets.
Chapter completed!