From South China Tiger to NBA King

After defeating the 76ers, the Celtics won three consecutive victories.

On October 10, the Celtics team returned to Boston. They will face a back-to-back contest in the evening. Their opponent is none other than the Nuggets from the West.

Speaking of the Nuggets, this team has always been a very legendary team in NBA history.

The earliest bombardment play started here with the Nuggets.

The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team located in Denver, Colorado, USA. They participated in the ABA League from 1967-76 and joined the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1976. They are currently a participating team in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference.

In the 1980-81 season, the Nuggets' record improved to 37 wins and 45 losses. The head coach at the beginning of the season was Donnie Walsh and the head coach at the end was the legendary Doug Mo. Mo emphasized pressing. Defense, teamwork, emphasis on motion offense.

However, this season, the Nuggets averaged 121.8 points per game, averaging more than 5 points per game for five consecutive years.But on the defensive end, the average points allowed per game is the league's highest 120 points.

In the 1981-82 season, the Nuggets used two first-round draft picks in two seasons to acquire UCLA outstanding player Kiki Vandeweghe from the Mavericks.This season, the Nuggets improved their performance to 46 wins and 36 losses.After missing the playoffs for two consecutive years, they returned, but were defeated in the first round by the Phoenix Suns.Led by English on the offensive end, the Nuggets averaged 126.5 points per game, breaking the 1962-63 Philadelphia Warriors' record of 125.4 points and setting a new NBA record.

For the first time in NBA history, he scored more than [-] points in every game in a season.

He averaged 126.5 points per game and scored over [-] points in every game during the season. It is still an NBA historical record to this day.

But the biggest regret of this team is that it has never won a championship.

But things are different now. The Nuggets have found the cornerstone of their team.

They may not have thought that they would use the second round to recruit a fat guy from Serbia, which would shock them in the end.

The Nuggets have played three games this season and won three consecutive victories to start the season. During the three-game winning streak, Jokic averaged 3 points, 27 rebounds and 13 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 8%. If there is a weekly best in the first week, If it's better, the best player of the week in the Eastern Conference must be Jiang Hu, and the best player in the Western Conference is undoubtedly Jokic.

CCTV5 broadcast the game live. When introducing the lineups of both sides, the commentator believed that the Nuggets' lineup was not bad.In the last game, the Nuggets defeated the Trail Blazers led by Lee 104-96 away from home.

Zhang Lili said: "The Nuggets have an advantage in the center position. Jokic's offensive method is very flexible. When playing against Jokic, most insiders always do not perform well."

Yu Jia said: "Yes, but the Celtics definitely have the advantage on the outside. Jiang Hu and Leonard are the keys to winning today."

Zhang Weiping smiled and said: "When Jianghu was warming up, Jokic took the initiative to go up and hug him. It seemed very polite."

Yu Jiadao: "Yes, in terms of international relations, the relationship between China and Serbia is not bad, so it should be difficult for Jiang Hu and Jokic to turn against each other as long as there is no conflict!!"

Jokic took the initiative to come up and hug Jiang Hu, then smiled and said:
"Congratulations on winning the MVP. I watched last season's award ceremony and I didn't expect you to be so humorous."

Jiang Hu smiled and replied:

"Thank you, man!!"

"I think you will be the second MVP from Europe!!"

Jokic was surprised by Jiang Hu's congratulations. He said with an exaggerated expression: "Thank you!! Thank you so much!!"

Since the two teams had no grudges in the past, they just exchanged slight greetings and the game was about to begin.

After the players warmed up, the starters took the field.

Celtics five: Jiang Hu, Jaylen Brown, Kawhi Leonard, Al Horford, Aron Baynes.

Stevens adjusted the lineup according to the characteristics of the opponent, and Green, who started the game, sat on the bench.

Horford is only 203cm tall and is at a disadvantage when facing Jokic. In terms of size, only Baynes is suitable to deal with Jokic among the Celtics insiders.

Of course, Baynes also has many shortcomings. He lacks shooting range and can only score in the penalty area. If he wants to attract defense, he must be near the penalty area. If he pulls out, he will be left open.

The reason why Horford was kept in the starting lineup by Stevens for so long.Mainly because he has an irreplaceable tactical role - outside three-pointers!
He is an inside man who can pull up and shoot from beyond the three-point line.When he comes on the court, Jokic won't be able to stay near the penalty area and defend. Of course, that's assuming he can make the ball.

Horford doesn't do anything else now, he doesn't need to do organizational work, and he doesn't need much training on defense. His most important training is to practice outside shooting. Fortunately, his performance is not bad.

Nuggets starting lineup: Jamal Murray, Malik Beasley, Trai Craig, Paul Millsap, Nikola Jokic.

Jokic won the jump ball and the game was on.

Murray dribbled the ball quickly through half court, and before Jokic could get into position, he started a pick-and-roll with Millsap. He used his speed to get rid of Jaylen Brown smoothly, and then accelerated past Horford, who was not able to switch defense in time, and reached the basket. Scored a layup.

Celtics 0-2 Nuggets.

The Celtics attacked, Leonard ran from the right baseline to the upper line, and got rid of Craig under Horford's screen to catch the ball.He glanced at it and then changed his mind to break through the middle, using his strength to easily run over Malik Beasley who was chasing him.

Malik Beasley is 198cm tall and weighs 100 kilograms. He has a height and weight advantage at the 2nd position, but his confrontation ability is far worse than Leonard, who defends James throughout the game.

Leonard dribbled into the penalty area, attracted Jokic to cover up, and then passed the ball to Jianghu, and it was a half-high ball gently thrown to the right basket.

Jiang Hu cut in and jumped up to catch the ball. He smashed into the frame with his right hand, with great momentum!

Celtics 2-2 Nuggets.

"Good pass!!" After Jiang Hu dunked in, he immediately high-fived Leonard, and Leonard also had a slightly stuck smile on his face.

Zhang Weiping shouted: "Good ball, the Celtics started with a five-goal performance, coming from the connection of the Celtics twin stars Jiang Hu and Leonard."

Yu Jia said excitedly: "It's really enjoyable to watch Jianghu play, and there are wonderful performances at every turn."

Zhang Weiping: "Yes, yes, and Leonard also contributed a lot to this goal. The big man didn't make up the defense and he made it on his own. As soon as he made up the defense, he assisted Jianghu and scored easily."

Yu Jia said:
"I think Leonard's presence makes the world easier!!"

"Physically speaking, both are the same type of players, tall, fast, strong, and at the same time tall and long-armed."

"So it is difficult for outside players to keep up with them. The taller ones are not as fast as the two of them, and the fast ones are not as strong as the two of them. They always have a way to take action or break through."

What the commentator doesn't know is that Jiang Hu has another super ability that ordinary people probably can't understand.He glances at the opponent's defensive position and can immediately think of a breakthrough line, and even thinks of passing to someone after attracting defenders. All he has to do is not make mistakes.

The Nuggets attack, Murray and Jokic play a pick-and-roll in the middle, and once again rely on flexibility to get rid of Baynes.

This time Baynes switched defenses and passed the ball to the left to Beasley, who was relying on Millsap to cover the movement.
The latter caught the ball and shot, but missed the basket due to interference from Jianghu's pursuit. Horford got the backcourt rebound to Jianghu.

The Celtics immediately counterattacked, advancing to the frontcourt and passing the ball to Jaylen Brown.Jaylen Brown forced a breakthrough on the right, took the ball with both hands, took a small step to the right with his right foot, and took a big step to the left with his left foot to distance himself from Beasley and reach the basket in the middle.

He jumped up on one foot with his left foot, turned sideways and took the ball with his right hand and dunked. Beasley jumped up next to him to block the shot. The bounce speed and take-off height were not enough, and the ball hit the basket!

Celtics 4-2 Nuggets.

Director Zhang said: "Good guy, the Celtics have another breakthrough dunk! Today there are two of the top five goals." "Jianghu, scored 2 points in the opening game and sent out a beautiful assist!!"

Yu Jia smiled and said: "With this shot, we can clearly see Jokic's weakness. This counterattack was too fast and he couldn't defend it at all."

The Celtics' home attendance is firmly among the top three in the league. Every venue is full and fans come to watch the stars perform.

Returning to the backcourt, Jiang Hu joked to Jokic: "Fat man, do you want one too??"

When Jiang Hu called him fat, Jokic was not angry, but showed a simple smile and said: "Okay!!"

With that said, he took the basketball from Murray's hands and started to post up Aron Baynes.

Baynes weighs 121kg, but Jokic weighs 128kg. The extra 7kg is not all muscle, but basically fat.

But 7 kilograms of fat are not in vain. Jokic's ability to achieve this great reputation in the NBA is indispensable to his body fat.

I saw Jokic with his back leaning against Baynes, continuously exerting force, moving around with his feet, and soon approached the basket. He turned to the left and made a fake throw, which immediately made Baynes nervous. Pounced.

When Baynes pounced, he slowly turned around, dribbled the ball, and dunked with both hands.

Celtics 4-4 Nuggets.

Baynes defended very hard, but Jianghu would not say anything before the coach arranged it.

What he has to do now is lead the team to attack well.

After scoring the goal, Jokic spread his hands and said to Jianghu:

"Very simple!!"

"Dribble, go back, then left, then right, and finally dunk it!!"

Jiang Hu was stunned, he didn't expect that this B was really tricked by him.

"Occasionally I let you pretend to be good..."

"Keep pretending, no way!!"

"That's what I did!!"

Celtics offensive possession
Jianghu feinted with the ball in the right corner. Beasley jumped out to pursue the ball and raised his left arm with a high center of gravity, but he changed direction and passed him.

He took a step and made a 45-degree emergency stop jumper on the right side, scoring steadily on the board.

Celtics 6-4 Nuggets.

After the goal, Jiang Hu clenched his fists and roared, raising his chin towards Jokic.

Director Zhang lamented: "Jianghu will shoot mid-range shots when he enters the three-point line, and the picturesque jump shot will come."

Yu Jia laughed and said: "If the Nuggets don't help inside, he will definitely score. His mid-range shot is almost universally recognized as the best in the league. It's so accurate."

Director Zhang nodded and said:
"Yes, Jokic is both the Nuggets' offensive strength and defensive weakness. Because he doesn't dare to leave the penalty area too much. Once he stands too far outside and passes the ball to Baynes, Millsap will almost certainly Unable to guard against this. Jianghu deliberately played singles on Jokic's side in response to this. If he didn't guard him, he would shoot."

Yu Jia said: "I think this is a bit similar to the triangle offensive tactic. I don't know if Jianghu did it unintentionally or if it was Coach Stevens's idea. If it is Stevens' idea, then I believe that Stevens The coach should have absorbed some of the essence of the triangle offense."

Director Zhang nodded: "The triangle offensive singles is this routine. Leonard's ability to attract defenses is much better than Pippen. When the two of them are on the same side, the threat will only be greater."

Nuggets offense.

Jokic held the ball again, but this time the Celtics did not coddle him. Leonard decisively went up to double-team him.

Jokic was very flexible. When he saw Leonard coming, he quickly held the ball with one hand. Without looking at the position of the pass, he just swayed the ball from the back of his head to the outside.

Malik Beasley caught the ball and shot a jumper directly. He had a good touch today. Jaylen Brown had already blocked it in his face, but he still made the ball.

Celtics 6-7 Nuggets.

Director Zhang said with some admiration: "It's beautiful, Jokic's pass!!"

Yu Jia nodded: "Yes, I feel not much worse than the European magician Teodosic!!"

Director Zhang shook his head: "Teodosic and Jokic are incomparable. I think Jokic may become the greatest European player in the future!!"

Yu Jia said in surprise: "The greatest?? Do you mean that his future achievements can surpass Nowitzki??"

Coach Zhang nodded confidently: "No problem. Although Nowitzki is strong, he can't compare with Jokic!!"

After scoring the goal, Jokic naughtily spread his hands towards Jianghu again, with a look of arrogance on his face.

Jiang Hu was amused by the fat man, but he also found it a bit interesting.

Jokic didn't know it yet, but because of a wonderful pass, he had already been praised to the sky on the other side of the ocean.

The Celtics attacked, and Jianghu gave the ball to Horford. Horford relied on his height advantage over Millsap to observe the situation at the top of the arc, and passed the ball to Jianghu, who was sliding down the baseline.

Jiang Hu took the ball and feinted a shot, then changed direction and broke through in the middle, attracting Jokic to cover and then rushed towards his position.

When the two were about to collide, Jiang Hu changed direction slightly and made an unexpected pass from behind with his left hand. The basketball passed through Jokic's crotch and reached the baseline.

Although Jokic is fat, his calves are thin and long, and his steps are long. Jianghu felt that it was easy to wear his crotch, and then he wanted to give it a try, and it was done!

Leonard was waiting to catch the ball in an air cut. Even though the ball came in a weird way, he caught it steadily, jumped up and made another one-handed dunk!
Celtics 8-7 Nuggets.

The fans cheered loudly, and many people only understood how the ball was passed after watching the replay on the stadium's big screen.

Director Zhang only saw it clearly after watching the replay and said with a smile:

"This ball, Jiang Hu passed the ball from behind and through the crotch, and the pass was quite beautiful. I think with Jiang Hu's current level, there is no problem in calling him an Asian magician."

"Hahaha………"

Yu Jia rarely showed a hearty laugh: "This wave, this wave is Asian magicians versus European magicians!!"

(End of this chapter)