Chapter 45 045: Forced into a desperate situation? The most exaggerated actual dunk in history! (Tha
In the first game of the new season, the Nuggets almost changed their appearance in the eyes of fans.
Originally, this Nuggets lineup has changed a lot compared to last season.
Except for Nene, all the starting five have been changed.
The style of play is completely different from last season.
The Nuggets last season had just one tactic - blind hook play.
After all, their goal last season was to compete for the No. 1 pick. If Bzdelik dared to deploy tactics, he would be fired.
And this season, the Nuggets suddenly became so rigorous in their tactics on both offense and defense, which really gave Denver fans a feeling of "getting up".
The much-anticipated Timberwolves three-headed monster was the first to take a timeout. Garnett and Madman, the team's two leading scorers, probably didn't expect that it would be so difficult to score today.
Timberwolves coach Flip Saunders also rearranged the offense:
"Look for more mismatches between the two defenders!"
Although the Nuggets' forward defense is invincible, the defense on the back line is a bit less interesting.
The defense of the Double-Blade Turkey can only be said to be not a hindrance, but it is not particularly strong.
Wash Leonard is the Nuggets' weakness on the defensive end.
It's not because he goes to many places marked with heels on the map, but because he is limited by his height and his defensive ability is indeed limited.
Since you can't break through the Nuggets' forward defense, then break through from the back line!
So after returning from the timeout, Cassel, a fish in area 51, began to show his strength as a championship defender.
In the first attack after returning, Cassel called Garnett to come out to cover.
According to the strategy of unlimited defense changes, James Posey immediately switched defenses in front of the aliens.
But this resulted in the double-handed turkey having to face Garnett!
Cassell hit the ground and passed the ball to Garnett.
KG relied heavily on Miller to get into the paint, but the double-sword turkey was unable to stop him.
Seeing this situation, Posey hurriedly returned to cover, and joined forces with Miller to attack KG.
But when Posey came up from the double attack, Garnett quickly and accurately passed the ball back to Cassel.
Although Garnett's offense has been criticized, he really has a ceiling-level skill in the fourth position on the offensive end, and that is passing!
During Garnett's peak period, he averaged more than 5 assists per game for six consecutive seasons.
For comparison, Weber, who is considered the "best passer", only averaged more than 5 assists per game three seasons with the support of the Princeton system.
Garnett has as many as 5,445 assists in his entire career. For comparison, Teacher Lu, who studies martial arts, will have only more than 3,000 assists in his career until 2023.
You know, Teacher Lu also has teammates like Curry and Thompson who are convenient for assisting.
Garnett's passing ability has always been underestimated. His passing may not be so gorgeous, but he can definitely "pass the ball to the most correct teammate at the most correct time."
Whenever KG signs with Nike, he can be promoted as the "CIC Magician."
After all, someone is always promoting "more like Magic or Jordan".
KG's pass was particularly timely, and Cassel was the one who had the confidence to say, "No one can beat me except Jordan for a half-shot shot."
This time Cassell hit the ball steadily and finally helped the Timberwolves open the scoring.
Flip Saunders also let out a sigh of relief. It seems that the Nuggets' back line defense is today's breakthrough!
In the past few rounds, it can only be said that Madman and Garnett were overconfident and had to make trouble in front of the Nuggets' forward.
I haven't found the right place yet, can I get in? Now that I have finally found the position, I must output hard!
After that, the Nuggets defense was really in trouble.
Cassel and the Madman took advantage of Miller and Wash Leonard's two-point play, not giving the Nuggets' forwards a chance to perform.
If the forwards help with defense, their own people are destined to be missed.
Cassel's pull-up jump shot is very lethal. After all, he is a guard who can score 40 points twice in the playoffs.
Trivia: Garnett's highest score in the playoffs was only 35 points, and only once!
Cassell felt so good today that he couldn't guard him at all. He actually scored 18 points on 8 of 10 shots in the half!
He used the pull-up jumper after the pick-and-roll to make Flip Saunders jealous.
If he could get this kind of guard earlier, would KG have to be overwhelmed by that idiot in San Antonio?
Fortunately, the Nuggets' offense has also been online.
Although Garnett wanted to rely on his sweeping ability to block Ryan, James Posey's 3-for-5 three-pointers in the first half made the Wolf King dare not leave Posey at all.
The madman's eyes were filled with tears. "Alang, when you first joined the team, didn't you promise that you would protect me for the rest of your life?"
Damn it, you broke your promise in the first scene!
Are you just going to watch Ryan ravage me in front of you? Don't call him Wolf King, call him Tauren Chief!
The Madman defended hard today, but in the first place, his body is not as strong as when he was on the second defense ten years ago.
Secondly, the Nuggets' exquisite off-ball tactics and Miller's excellent feeding ability also allow Ryan to get twice the result with half the effort.
Therefore, Ryan also scored 13 points in the half. It’s not far behind the 25 points coach Bzdelik said.
Although not as abnormal as Cassel, Ryan's performance is already quite outstanding for a rookie.
As Mike Breen said, the suspense now is no longer whether Ryan can adapt to the NBA, but how well he can perform.
Just like that, the Nuggets and Timberwolves were tied 52-52 at halftime.
A team like the Nuggets, a team at the bottom last season, could tie with a strong team in the Western Conference like the Timberwolves at halftime. This is actually a very good performance.
People's desires will expand. After experiencing such a close half with the Timberwolves, Nuggets fans naturally hope that the team can win their first victory.
Although the Timberwolves are a very strong opponent, it would be a lie to say they don't want to win at this point.
Naturally, losing to the Timberwolves is not a shame, and it can also gain a good reputation as "even if you lose, you will be honored."
but.
The word "glory despite defeat" itself is used to comfort losers!
Everyone in the Nuggets team thinks so too.
The Nuggets may have been a weak team last season, but that Nuggets team is dead!
No one in this Nuggets team from top to bottom feels that they are playing on a weak team.
So what if the Timberwolves are a championship contending team? In the second half, we must find a way to win the game!
After the second half started, Cassell found that the Nuggets began to double-team.
Cassel's invincible performance in the first half left Bzdelik with no choice but to attack from a flank.
But in this way, Garnett will be able to get many mid-range shooting opportunities.
The Timberwolves' configuration this season is really good. Ryan, who is used to winning easily in high school, college and summer leagues, has finally experienced the intensity of the NBA.
This game can no longer be won casually.
The score between the two sides remained tense until the final moment of the fourth quarter.
In this attack, Cassel was flanked and handed the ball to Garnett as usual.
Posey tried his best to block the ball, and when he saw Garnett lifting the basketball, Posey pounced on it without reservation.
But Garnett just faked a shot. After hitting James Posey, Garnett quickly jumped into the paint like a small forward. Faced with Nene's block, he jumped up and dunked with one hand. Score!
After the goal, Garnett opened his mouth to Nene, beat his chest and roared.
Although Garnett spends most of his time in mid-range shooting, occasionally adjusting this shot will give people the illusion that "he is really tough."
KG was so excited not because of the dunk, but because of this goal, which allowed the Timberwolves to go ahead by 1 point at the critical moment!
At this time, the game will end in only 31 seconds, and the gold content of Garnett's dunk is evident!
This might be the game-killing goal!
The Nuggets immediately paused the game, and all Denver fans' hearts were in their throats.
After persisting for a whole game, Garnett dunked such a crucial goal. Damn it!
Posey also blamed himself very much after coming off the field: "Damn it, I shouldn't have taken off just now, I'm sorry guys."
The double-sword turkey was about to say something to boost morale, but Ryan, the rookie, spoke first:
"The game is not over yet, don't feel like we have been killed by KG! Cheer up, guys, we are only 1 point away from our first win of the season!"
The whole team's attention immediately fell on Ryan. They were 1 point behind at the critical moment. It was obvious that they, the veterans, should be calmer, but in the end, it was Ryan, a first-year rookie, who stabilized the morale of the team.
Everyone immediately clenched their fists. The first-year newcomers didn’t panic, but we didn’t panic!
Bzdelik also picked up the tactical board and laid out the tactics for this crucial attack.
Although there are still 31 seconds left in the game to end, the success or failure of the next attack will largely determine the outcome of today's game.
After the timeout came back, fans throughout the Pepsi Center were shouting.
For the first time in years, they were desperate to win.
When the camera was shown to Ryan, Mike Breen also praised him:
"Laine, the much-anticipated No. 1 pick in history, has scored 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 blocks so far today.
His NBA debut was extremely good, but he is still one win away from perfection! "
It seems that all fans agree that Ryan will finish this key attack.
Even the Timberwolves think so.
Garnett's next primary defensive target is still Ryan!
The game restarted, and the double-handed turkeys were in steady control through the half.
Ryan continues to work tirelessly across the court like a perpetual motion machine.
James Posey pulled to the right early, because Ryan would then catch the ball and shoot on the left. In doing so, he undoubtedly wanted to completely pull away the assist defense monster that is Garnett.
Although under Garnett's defense, Posey did not score another three-pointer in the second half and only took one long shot.
But considering Posey's three-point shooting percentage in the first half, Garnett still didn't dare to let him go easily.
Sure enough, Garnett was pinned to the right by Posey, and Ryan on the left ran counterattack and took advantage of Nene's pick-and-roll, successfully getting rid of the madman.
At the same time, the double-knife turkey fed the ball into Ryan's hands at the right time.
Everything looked perfect, and the Denver fans stood up and cheered loudly. Next, Ryan only needs to hit an open mid-range shot to lead his team to the lead again!
Ryan himself felt that this key attack was stable, but when he raised the basketball, he saw No. 21 wearing a dark blue jersey approaching at great speed!
Ryan was a little surprised. How could Garnett run from the right to the left so quickly?
No matter how fast he moves, he can't be here in an instant, right?
It is indeed impossible for Garnett to rush over in an instant, but he did not start when Ryan received the ball, but rushed towards Ryan the moment the double-handed turkey passed the ball!
And after Garnett opens his arms, the defensive area is huge. With Ryan's passing ability, he simply couldn't pass the ball to Posey who was left open on the other side accurately at the first time.
Flip Saunders laughed happily. Kevin Garnett is not a question of whether he is good or not. He is a historical help-defense monster!
Rest in peace, champion!
Nuggets fans are also desperate. Garnett is too tall and his wingspan is terrible. It is indeed too difficult to invest without his interference.
KG himself couldn't help but curl up his lips. I'm sure I'll take this flow!
Ryan had no choice but to take back the basketball, take advantage of Garnett's center of gravity to rush forward, and get into the paint with the ball!
But Garnett was not completely passed. This guy with historical defensive ability immediately adjusted his focus, stayed close to Ryan's side, and applied hard pressure, hoping to squeeze Ryan out of the baseline.
At the same time, Sugar Man Olowokandi also raised his arms to block the side of the basket.
Although Sugar Man is watery, he still has a height of 2.13 meters and a legendary wingspan of 2.31 meters.
He stood under the basket with his arms raised so high that it would be difficult for Ryan to attack the frame directly.
What's more, there is Garnett next to Ryan.
Ryan was forced into a blind corner by the Timberwolves' two inside players. One side was out of bounds in the bottom corner, the other side was Garnett, and the front was Sugar Man.
The lion has fallen into a trap!
But Ryan did not stop and still jumped up despite the blockage of Garnett and Sugarman.
Garnett and Sugarman also took off, with four slender arms covering the air. Ryan didn't even have the slightest chance.
but.
Ryan did not hit Sugar Man hard, but flew out of the baseline, trying to bypass Sugar Man and KG's defense from behind the backboard!
The whole audience was shocked. Was Ryan going to do a layup after a rebound like Dr. J?
Seeing this scene, Bzdelik's heart froze.
Because he knows very well that Ryan's hand work when he lays up is not that delicate!
This is an extremely difficult pull-up layup, and Ryan may not be able to put the ball in.
In fact, Bzdelik could be more confident and remove "maybe".
Elain currently only has a layup feel attribute of 61. The action of pulling up the stick for a layup after rebounding is indeed too extreme.
Although Garnett failed to cover Ryan, he was still very happy. He knew that Ryan could not make progress.
Just hide, what can you do if you hide behind the backboard?
This time, there's nothing you can do!
Ryan slid from behind the backboard to the other side of the basket and lifted the basketball again.
Needless to say, Ryan's flight is really scary. But the game of basketball is not just about jumping, Ryan also has to put the ball into the basket.
Everyone's eyes widened when they saw Ryan lifting the basketball and wrapping his hand around the front of the basket.
Wait, Ryan isn't going to pull up the backboard for a layup, he's going to pull up the backboard for a dunk!
This action sounds incredible. After all, fans have only seen pull-bar dunks before, and Ryan has to go around the backboard, which is really difficult.
But in fact, Spanish flying star Fernandez once did this action in the dunk contest in the original history.
However, this is the first time people have seen someone do this in actual combat!
With a loud "boom", Ryan successfully smashed the ball into the basket from behind the backboard!
A dunk after a rebound under the defense of Garnett and Sugarman will definitely go down in history!
The audience was silent for a second, and then cheers erupted like a volcano!
Mike Brin had goosebumps all over his body and his voice became trembling:
"Incredible dunk, incredible physical fitness! This is simply the most exaggerated actual dunk in NBA history!
Ryan's exaggerated dunk allowed the Nuggets to regain a key 1-point lead!
The defense of Kevin Garnett and Olowokandi was perfect, but Ryan still used his extremely strong body to score an impossible goal!
The Nuggets have seized the hope of winning their first victory again! "
On the court, Garnett and Candy looked at each other, as if they were saying to each other: "Dude, did you just see something "swoosh" fly by?"
Garnett really couldn't believe what he had just experienced. He had been in the NBA for many years and even competed on the same court with Jordan.
but.
This was really the first time he had seen this scene!
Garnett, who had been so proud just now, now had nothing but horror on his face.
Phillip Sanders, who was so proud just now, now called a timeout in a hurry.
Unfortunately, the top pick on the opposite side was stronger than he expected.
Fortunately, the Timberwolves still have one last chance to attack!
The Timberwolves paused again, and the Nuggets are close to their first win of the season.
However, the game is not over yet.
Next, Cassel and Garnett, double team or not, Bzdelik still needs to make one last choice.
He looked at Ryan, who had just performed a miracle, and clenched his fists.
Otherwise, let Ryan concentrate on everything today!
So, Bzdelik squatted in front of everyone and looked at Ryan:
"Ryan, next you defend KG! If KG and Cassel play a pick-and-roll, you first help Miller double-team Cassel and force him to pass the ball to Garnett, and then"
Before the head coach finished speaking, Ryan nodded: "Garnett can't make a shot, boss!"
In the last defense, Ryan will nail the silver cross completely into the werewolf's chest!
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