This Forward is Not Serious

Leading by 21 points in a single quarter, to be honest, the Nuggets did not expect to gain such a big advantage.

It can only be said that Chandler was caught very well in the opening scene.

In the second quarter, the Hornets realized their shame and played hard, and after knowing that the outside touch was not accurate, they began to attack the inside more.

There were fewer three-point shots and fewer long rebounds. The two sides were more engaged in positioning. The two teams were tied in a single quarter.

At halftime, the Nuggets led 61 to 40.

This point difference should not be a big problem in winning as long as we control the rhythm in the second half.

At halftime, the Nuggets locker room was filled with joy.

Compared with last year's playoffs, this year's start is obviously much smoother.

After a while Karl came to the locker room.

He's here to remind the players to stay focused.

"When you go back in the third quarter, don't think about how to maintain the point difference. Just attack and win tonight's game as soon as possible."

Karl's thinking was even more radical than Billups', and he wanted to end the game within three quarters as soon as possible.

"Cough! Cough!"

But just after talking about the tactics, Karl couldn't control his body and coughed violently.

At this time, Lin Ying noticed that Karl's face was not very good.

"Anthony, is the coach not in good health?"

Lin Ying couldn't help but ask Old Carter.

Old Carter shook his head. He and Karl had not communicated much recently.

Lin Ying looked confused, but didn't think much about it.

Coming back in the second half, the players on both sides were in high spirits.

The Hornets were mobilized by Scott at halftime and wanted to turn the game back in the second half.

As for the Nuggets, they originally had no intention of showing mercy tonight. Karl also specifically explained that they were naturally prepared to clock out in the third quarter.

Back in the third quarter, the Hornets took the lead.

Paul came up and hit a three-pointer from the outside that went the other way.

This is the clarion call for counterattack!

But just as the horn sounded, Lin Ying and Billups hit a three-pointer from the outside after picking and rolling.

This ball instantly suppressed the momentum of the Hornets.

Looking back, Paul scored suddenly and Peja got a very good opportunity.

This choice also shows that the Hornets' idea is to use three-pointers to quickly close the point difference.

This idea is correct, and the opportunity is also very good.

Peja adjusted his posture and took the shot.

Come on, the legendary historical three-point shooter!

"Dang!"

Blacksmithing!

Peja tried his third outside three-point shot tonight, but still failed to hit!

And the ball bounced directly into Lin Ying's hand.

When Scott saw it, he jumped up from the bench.

"Retreat! Retreat!"

He knew how fast Lin Ying's pass was.

Unfortunately, his shout could not catch up with Lin Ying's passing speed. This time, Jones received a second-hand pass from Billups and scored a layup.

The point difference is widened to 23 points!

Paul continued to control the ball in the frontcourt. He glanced at the score and then at the Nuggets' defensive formation, called West to come up for a pick-and-roll, and then made another beautiful pass to Butler in the bottom corner.

Butler was also 0 for 2 tonight, and he hesitated.

After seeing Anthony being attracted by the ball, he decisively knocked the ball to Peja.

Another great shooting opportunity.

At this time, Paul looked back at Peja who was catching the ball, and he couldn't help praying in his heart.

Brother, score one, you are truly a historical three-point shooter!

The arc of Peja's shot this time was very positive and the intensity was well controlled.

Experts will know if there is one as soon as they take action.

"Dang!"

still none!

Senior Joe Harris!

Absolutely amazing!

Tonight's basket put a lid on the Hornets' perimeter!

Paul: Poof!

It's not over yet!

The ball was a long rebound. Paul accurately judged and flew to grab the offensive rebound. Before falling, he threw the ball to Peja again.

This time, it’s a completely empty seat!

Paul, who had fallen to the ground, looked at Peja, with a hint of pleading in his eyes.

This is, I really need to beg grandpa to sue grandma!

Peja hesitated.

This is also the reason why Lin Ying looked at Curry in a different light before when he was struggling. It was not because of his clairvoyance, but because Curry really dared to shoot no matter what.

The regular season is more important than technique, and the playoffs are more important than psychology!

Finally Peja took action.

It's just that this time the angle is obviously a bit off.

Before the ball arrived, Lin Ying had already silently felt sorry for Paul.

Sometimes, destiny is really not in your own hands!

"Dang!"

Peja's third three-point shot of this quarter and fifth three-point shot of the game was still a hit!

Numb.

Paul's expression went numb.

I shouldn't be on the court, I should be off the court!

This time the long rebound was obtained by the Nuggets, who launched a defensive counterattack before Paul could get up.

In the 3-on-2 frontcourt, Anthony followed up and received a pass from Lin Ying and scored 2+1!

Anthony made a free throw and the camera went to Paul on the outside.

Paul's eyes were dull for a while, and then he shook his head helplessly.

What else can he do!

The ball was sent to the person with the most stable three-pointers on the team, but he couldn't make a shot!

What else could you ask him to do!

"beep!"

Scott found a way for him.

James Posey comes on, replacing Peja!

Posey is the sixth man of this Hornets, and he is a 3D player.

If you can't make any open shots, then try another one!

Anthony also had extra penalties.

69 to 43.

The Nuggets have opened the point difference to 26 points.

If the Hornets can't score yet, it's really going to be a bit dangerous.

In the Hornets' offense, Paul broke into the paint and hit Nene, forcing a foul.

This is really throwing yourself into the air to draw a foul, and it hurts a little when you fall.

Lin Ying was startled.

Paul's idol is Iverson, and he wears the No. 3 jersey because of Iverson.

This time, it really felt like Iverson was working hard.

Paul made two free throws to help the Hornets narrow the point difference.

But in the next round, Anthony received a pass from Lin Ying and hit a three-pointer from the outside.

Paul: Pfft +1

The point difference was widened to 27 points!

Karl, who sat on the bench, reached out and touched his bald forehead, and a smile appeared on his pale face.

The Nuggets have a lot to do this season!

The Hornets played great coordination in the frontcourt. Paul's fighting spirit remained undiminished and he used his breakthroughs to contain the defense. Over there, Posey showed the attributes of a 3D player and made beautiful off-the-ball moves to open up open opportunities.

When the people arrive, the ball arrives.

You can always trust Paul's passing!

Excellent tactical coordination, perfect opportunity to take action!

"Dang!"

It's a pity that the basket has a cover.

Neither did Posey's three-point shot!

Thanks to Paul's quick eyesight and quick hands, he fouled Billups the moment he caught the ball, preventing another defensive counterattack by the Nuggets.

After the foul, he slapped his thigh in anger.

Didn't we agree to copy the Rockets' championship winning streak together? Why, when it came time to really break up, everyone started acting out!

Didn't this reveal a traitor? Did he sneak into the undercover den? !

In the Nuggets' offense, Jones received Billups' breakout ball from the outside and scored another three-pointer!

How strong the Hornets are, how accurate the Nuggets are!

This is really not fun anymore!

At the end of three quarters, 91 to 50!

The Nuggets lead the Hornets by 41 points!

The excitement of the Nuggets fans at the scene was completely unstoppable.

"The wasp is actually not weak!"

"How can a team with Paul and West be considered weak? If it weren't for injuries, they would be one of the top three teams in the Western Conference!"

"That's right."

In the stands, some Chinese fans who came to watch the game chatted happily.

In the last quarter, Karl did not start the main lineup and went directly to the substitute lineup.

His purpose is just to clock in three quarters.

For the Hornets, Scott also took the main player off the field.

The game is over, and he is already thinking about how to re-energize the team's morale next time.

Lin Ying also sat on the sidelines to rest at this time, took out the water under the stool and drank it.

He felt that there would be no 58 tonight. During the timeout, Karl had already told the substitutes to stop playing.

Karl was not afraid of getting hurt, he was afraid of his team members getting hurt.

There are a maximum of 12 active rosters in a game, which means a maximum of 7 people can sit off the field.

Among the five players on the field, at least two are core rotation players.

Just as Lin Ying realized before, avoiding injuries is also a very important part of the playoffs.

The fourth quarter started with the Nuggets attacking first.

JR Hua broke through Antonio Daniels and scored a dunk!

Smith roared after the dunk.

Then when he returned to the defensive end, he shouted at the other four substitutes:

"Everyone must show 100% fighting spirit. We will completely defeat them tonight!"

"puff!"

Lin Ying turned around and squirted out a mouthful of water.

Fortunately, no one was around.

He wiped the stool with a towel, then wiped his mouth again.

JR·Hua is an honest man!

Less than half a quarter later, the score was already approaching the 50-point mark.

Smith made another 360° turn and scored a layup.

Although JR Hua was defeated by Kobe in a few rounds, but against some substitute players, he was really the real Hua Xiong who killed several players in a row before Sishui Pass.

Karl was afraid that Smith would be injured, so he replaced him after seeing him killing everyone.

But it turns out that Karl overestimated the Hornets a little.

They are a youth army, with an average age of very young.

Especially the substitutes, the aforementioned Armstrong and Wright, are either third-year or second-year players.

Facing the ever-increasing score, they didn't have any energy left. They just wanted the game to end as soon as possible.

The result of the fight was really terrible: the armor was thrown away, and the army was defeated like a mountain!

In the last attack before the end, the Nuggets had the ball and had extended their lead to 55 points.

The last attack should theoretically lead to no more attacks.

Abrams also controlled the ball in the frontcourt and waited for the game to end.

Lin Ying stood up after seeing it. Fortunately, Xiao Pao escaped.

58 is a magic number, but if it is 55, the popularity should be slightly lower.

Just when Lin Ying was thinking this, Abrams threw the ball blindly toward the basket, possibly because his hands were itchy.

"boom!"

The ball was obviously a little crooked and hit the board directly.

Then, it bounced into the basket.

Paul: "..."

Lin Ying: "..."

Abrams: "..."

Just, quite suddenly!

Abrams was a little panicked. He was afraid that someone from the Hornets would come over and beat him up, so he decisively returned to the Nuggets halftime early.

But it seems like no one on the Hornets team wants to cause trouble for him.

After the whistle blew, they stood up expressionlessly.

Some people wanted to leave early, but Paul stopped them.

Details determine success or failure. Although 58 is destined after all, being able to accept this result calmly is also a quality.

Just like Lin Ying had seen Curry's mental ability before, it's the same reason.

After returning to the locker room after the handshake ceremony, O'Connor called Lin Ying and Anthony to attend the press conference.

Arriving at the press conference, Lin Ying found that Karl was not there.

He looked at O'Connor quizzically.

But because it was a press conference, the two couldn't communicate.

After the press conference was over, Lin Ying asked O'Connor about his experience.

"George has some personal matters to deal with at home."

Lin Ying breathed a sigh of relief after hearing O'Connor's answer.

As long as it's not a physical problem.

The Nuggets cannot do without Karl.

…

Social media after the game, it went crazy.

Not only did the Nuggets become the only top-half team to win on the second day of the playoffs, but they also tied a 53-year-old record.

The biggest point difference in the NBA playoffs!

The creator of this record is the Apollo Lakers.

They defeated the St. Louis Hawks (the predecessor of the Atlanta Hawks) by 58 points in the 1956 Western Conference semifinals 133-75.

Now, this record is mentioned again after 53 years!

The Nuggets fans were very happy, the Hornets fans disappeared immediately, and the most unlucky one was naturally Paul.

It was already tragic enough to be reversed by the Spurs in the playoffs last year, but as the team leader, he is the first to bear the brunt of this disastrous defeat.

Many fans who had never watched the game couldn't help but want to watch the game after seeing the news, and then the Hornets, 58 points, and Paul became search terms.

Some fans who were not too concerned about the excitement even posted pictures of Paul giving backpacks to the big guys during the Beijing Olympics.

Ever since, in line with the mentality of the masses, 58, Paul has become a hot search term.

Finally, in China, because Paul's pronunciation resembled a cannon, the 58 cannon was born.

Lin Ying was a little stunned when he saw the extent of the news.

On the imagination of netizens!

…

The Nuggets defeated the Hornets by 58 points in the first game. As Billups said, it directly destroyed the momentum of the Hornets.

This was foreshadowed in the fourth quarter of the first game.

If the Hornets still have the heart to fight back, they certainly won't lose so much.

At least after Abrams made the three-pointer, they would definitely come up to discuss it, or even have some conflicts.

But they didn't, which shows that the Hornets' morale has been directly destroyed.

4 to 0.

In the four games, except for the last one where the point difference was single digits, the remaining three games were all 20-point games.

This may be the most humiliating series in the NBA in recent years.

It's not easy to get out of this shadow.

Of course, those are not what Lin Ying and the Nuggets consider.

Their next focus has been on the second round.

Their opponents in the second round will be between the Rockets and the Mavericks.

After four games, the two teams were tied 2-2, and the battle at Tianwang Mountain was about to begin.

But at this time, the Nuggets announced that Karl would temporarily miss the second round due to some personal matters.

On this day, Walken Dean, who had just been announced as the best general manager by the league, called Lin Ying and Anthony to his private office.

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