Healing Basketball

Chapter 491 491. The Crushing Begins! (5500 words)
Liu Xiu smashed the ball into the basket, did not smash the backboard, but smashed the confidence of the Nuggets players... No, there is one person who did not give up!
Just now Kenyon Martin gave up chasing and defending against Liu Xiu's counterattack, but Anthony did not give up after standing still. He chased back with all his strength, but failed to catch up.

After Liu Xiu succeeded in dunking, Anthony rushed in to pick up the ball, passed it to Kenyon Martin who ran back and hadn't reached the three-point line, and then rushed out by himself, yelling "give it to me".

After receiving the ball, Anthony rushed to the frontcourt quickly.

9 seconds is not time?

The miracle of 8 seconds and 8 minutes, since it has been done, is something that people can do. When a similar situation is in front of us, Anthony feels that he is the one who can do such a thing again!

Score a goal, make a foul and let the opponent make a free throw, score another goal, tie the score or even kill... This is Anthony's plan.

However, after he rushed to the shooting area, the outlaws were already in place.

The calm high school student did not relax just because he locked the victory, and was always on guard, not leaving Anthony a chance.

Facing the outsider's defense, Anthony made an emergency stop, jumped up, and shot a three-pointer... "snap"... The outsider jumped vertically and slapped Anthony's three-pointer!
He rushed back to pick up the ball and then rushed to shoot. Anthony was supported by a wave of hope and dreams. He was so excited that he didn't notice that he was jumping at the same height as Yao Ming!
The hopes of the entire Nuggets team were shattered by Liu Xiu, and Anthony's last extravagant hope was also slapped away by the outlaws!
The ball was slapped and flew to the other half, bounced a few times after landing, and rolled slowly on the floor, no one was going to grab the ball.

Anthony fell to the ground exhausted after being blocked. He rang at this time. Even if he scored a three-pointer, they seemed to have used up the timeout. There is no condition to give him a miracle of 9 seconds and 9 minutes...

Countdown to zero, the long whistle sounded!
26投12中，其中三分球11中5，外加10中9的罚球，安东尼狂飙38分7板7助攻1抢断1盖帽，但关键时刻不敌刘秀。

刘秀21投10中，其中三分球9中3，外加9中8的罚球，拿到31分9板7助攻3抢断，率队以103比99击败掘金队，拿下系列赛首胜！
Anthony fell on the floor, feeling that the lights on the court were really dazzling, and wanted to find a dark corner to hide and lick his wounds... The light was blocked.

Liu Xiu stretched out his hand towards Anthony, Anthony shook his head slightly and smiled, took Liu Xiu's hand and stood up.

Influenced by Liu Xiu, Anthony developed a competitive character during his college years, but outside of competitions, he is still the Carmelo Anthony who likes to enjoy life, make friends, and show loyalty.

……

……

"Friends come from far away:
目标1：……（宿主总得分31分，总进攻篮板球3个；卡梅洛-安东尼总得分38分，总进攻篮板球4个）
......"

This mine bandit leader had a total of 7 rebounds, and 4 of them were offensive rebounds!As for fighting so hard?

On the morning of the second day of G1 with the Nuggets, Liu Xiu got up early as usual, had breakfast, and listened to the newspaper.

Today's newspaper is read by Anne Hathaway.

While listening to the news, Liu Xiu took a look at the mission with Dong Ge, and thought that the offensive rebound in goal 1 would be an advantage point, but as long as he played without the ball, he was playing life rushing, but he still couldn't grab Dong Ge , This guy has more offensive rebounds than defensive rebounds!
After a bit of slander, Liu Xiu felt that it was better to follow what she thought at the beginning, and focus on target 2!

Most of the news on the first day of the playoffs was related to the G1 match between the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets. The battle between the Syracuse Brothers attracted a lot of attention and ratings. The Dragon Smash game... Bill Walton's evaluation - Liu Xiu countered the dunk twice in this game, no matter how many times he watched it, his heart was still full of excitement.

That's right, the media and fans have a very different feeling about the direction of this series than Liu Xiu.

Public opinion generally believes that the Nuggets have the hope of completing the black seven, and this round of the series will inevitably become more intense, but Liu Xiu feels that the Nuggets are not so tenacious.

When the most tenacious star of a team is Dong Ge, it is really difficult for Liu Xiu to associate this team with the word tenacious...

Moreover, although the process was bumpy, the Trail Blazers did have a lot of confidence after G1!

The Nuggets definitely had an explosive performance last night. Anthony became the first member of the playoff team this season, but their Trail Blazers still won!

Liu Xiu's performance at critical moments is the confidence of his teammates in critical moments of the game.

Payton's performance in the second half of the last quarter is also impressive. The Nuggets have two veterans, Payson and Byron Russell, as do the Trail Blazers!

Moreover, compared to the two role players of the Nuggets, Payton can even hold a core position occasionally when he is in a state!
Another game last night also attracted a lot of attention after the game.

If this game is the same as the other three games, the team in the upper half wins, no matter how fierce it is, there will not be a lot of people paying attention to the Kings without their balloon star Chris Webber.

However, this game is the only down-and-up on the first match day!

95 to 84, the Kings beat the Mavericks in an away game. Peja made 24 of 12 shots, including 8 of 6 three-pointers and 5 of 4 free throws. Hurricane led the team to victory with 34 points!
After breakfast, Liu Xiu went to the forum for a while. People were surprised by the performance of the Mavericks. After watching the game reviews and all the game clips, Liu Xiu got a general understanding of the situation of the Mavericks without watching the video.

After the Mavericks lost to the Jazz in the final game, Liu Xiu wondered whether the Mavericks will continue to be weak in the playoffs?
During the winning streak, the Mavericks can always grit their teeth and hold on, preventing the state from collapsing.

But after the 16-game winning streak was ended, in the curtain call, the Mavericks played so badly that collective malaise was not enough to describe their poor state at the time.

It was just a guess at the time, but the result really continued into the playoffs!

Liu Xiu feels that Dong Ge is really miserable. If the Nuggets can rush to sixth in the West, it is really possible to reach the second round.

But Dong Ge met their Trail Blazers, he would not give Dong Ge a chance.

As for the Nuggets, they were already ready to play against the Mavericks. It was their Trail Blazers who rushed to the second place in the West, which made the Nuggets miss the opportunity to meet the weak Mavericks... Once again, Liu Xiu will still fight Drop, if you can be second in the West, of course you must be second in the West.

Leaving aside the issue of securing home court advantage in the second round, the No. 2 in the Western Conference will enter the playoffs with a bonus of more than [-] U.S. dollars less than the No. [-] in the Western Conference entering the playoffs, so he will lose hundreds of U.S. dollars in points. bonus!
Liu Xiu thinks, Brother Dong is still young, so there is no rush to enter the second round...

...

After playing a playoff game, Liu Xiu has completely entered the playoff mode. Apart from listening to his girlfriend or sister reading newspapers in the morning and checking the battle reports, the rest of the time, he no longer cares about other series and focuses on the present.

After resting all morning, in the afternoon, Liu Xiu came to the Rose Garden Arena and followed the team to prepare for the second game of the series against the Nuggets tomorrow.

Winning G1 under such circumstances, the Trail Blazers team is very excited and highly motivated to prepare for the game.

After the team training, Payton, McDyess, Lynch Hunter, George Lynch, and Van Horn led their teammates to conduct small-scale cooperative training.

The vice president looked at the positive attitude of the team members and said to Huo Tu: "Last night's victory was not in vain."

Huo Tu nodded: "That's right, such a victory wiped away our carelessness and impetuous emotions, but it's a little too dangerous. The Nuggets are stronger than we expected."

"Yeah, last night's game plan was obviously wrong..." the vice president said and looked at the coach.

The coach said loudly: "There is nothing to worry about. Losing a game is not a big deal."

The vice president said angrily: "It's really not a big deal to lose one game. We have won 62 wins anyway. We still have some confidence in this. It's impossible for morale to collapse, but it will definitely be affected, and it will also give the Nuggets a chance to rise. What if we capsize in the gutter because of this game?"

The coach waved his hand: "Didn't we win? Fighting for stars, fighting for strength, and defeating the well-prepared and explosive Nuggets head-on. Do you think Karl will regret that he has made such full game preparations? "

The annoyed vice president couldn't help but smile when he heard this: "Yeah, his on-the-spot response is a bit worse, and his rotation preparation is not that good. The Nuggets won't last that long, and their players won't There's so much hope, and it won't be so disappointing in the end."

"But our confidence-building program wouldn't have been as successful if Carl hadn't!"

"Even so, we can't be careless in the future..."

"Yes, yes, you can't be careless, you can't be careless, you don't have to worry, our boys will definitely not be careless, the Nuggets played so fiercely last night, our players must know better than us how difficult the next game will be Be cautious and don't be careless."

"It's you, not us..."

Huo Tu and Bu Shuai are used to the vice president and the coach suddenly quarreling, then suddenly reaching an agreement, and then suddenly getting angry...

...

A day of preparation time passed quickly, and at 4 pm on April 25, the second game of the series between the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets started as scheduled at the Rose Garden Arena.

In the past 48 hours, whenever the basketball circle mentioned the series between the Nuggets and the Trail Blazers, the Nuggets were very optimistic.

It was better at the beginning, and it was a pity that Anthony scored 38 points in vain; the Nuggets regretted losing 4 points, and their strength was better than expected.

But the farther to the back, the more outrageous it is.

Up to now, public opinion has become that the Nuggets are strong enough to suppress the Trail Blazers, and Black Seven is in sight.

Those who didn't know thought it was the Nuggets who won the first game of the series.

This kind of public opinion is really beyond the expectations of the two teams. The world is gradually entering the Internet age, and the news is becoming more and more magical.

This gave the Nuggets players confidence, but this kind of confidence is different from the positive emotions brought about by the anger of being underestimated at the beginning of the series. They blur their perception of their own strength.

This kind of confidence is like water without roots. After the game started, the Trail Blazers scored 29 to 18 in the first quarter, leading the Nuggets by 11 points in a single quarter, making the Nuggets doubt their lives!
Originally, the confidence of the Nuggets players in G1 was shattered by Liu Xiu's game-killing counter-attack dunk. If you calmly adjust your mentality, not to mention the recovery of confidence, it should be no problem to stabilize your emotions. After all, it is 50 wins level team.

But they are influenced by public opinion, and their cognition is biased. Humans like to listen to what they like, and they will subtly feel that it is right. In this case, they are hit again, and their confidence is completely shattered!

The Trail Blazers' defense in the first quarter was actually not as good as preventing the Nuggets from scoring less than 20 points in a single quarter. Instead, the Nuggets' mentality exploded as they played, and they collapsed early.

It was Little Momonga who defeated the Nuggets!
从首节3分44秒被换上，到10分58秒被换下，7分多钟时间，6投4中，其中三分球2中2，外加2中2的罚球，狂飙12分2助攻！

The best performer of the Nuggets is still Anthony, who made 8 of 3 shots and 4 of 3 free throws. He scored 9 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist. He scored 4 offensive rebounds in a single quarter and grabbed the question mark in Liu Xiuyi's head.

In the second quarter, the Nuggets, whose belief had collapsed, did not make effective adjustments, while the Trail Blazers adjusted and responded properly, making better use of the current favorable conditions.

刘秀单节5投2中外加4中4的罚球拿到8分、小飞鼠10分4助攻、兰多夫3投3中外加4中4的罚球拿到10分，三人继续发挥个人能力优势，率领开拓者队单节拿到34分。

Anthony continued bloody C in the second quarter, making 6 of 2 shots in a single quarter, plus 1 of 1 free throws, scoring 5 points and 5 rebounds. He is already the player with the highest score in a single quarter of the Nuggets. The Nuggets team scored 14 in a single quarter. point.

After halftime, the Trail Blazers led the Nuggets by 63 points 32 to 31, almost twice as many points as the Nuggets!
The TV commentator didn't know what to say, and the fans in front of the TV were also stunned.

The fans at the scene and the Trail Blazers fans in front of the TV were naturally excited.

But those fans who expected the Trail Blazers to be under the gram are as confused as the Nuggets players-the agreed Nuggets have already ensured the next gram?

Take a closer look, the Trail Blazers scored 1-0, and the game was 63-32 at halftime...

In the third quarter, the Trail Blazers did not replace Liu Xiu and Randolph, and Little Flying Squirrel and Raheem played to lead the team.

Anthony threw 11 times in the third quarter, scored 13 points in a single quarter, and led the Nuggets to 30 points in a single quarter, but the Trail Blazers also scored 24 points in a single quarter. At the end of the three quarters, the Nuggets still scored 87 points. Leading the Nuggets by 62 points over 25.

In the final quarter, Anthony threw a few shots, all of which were three-point shots. He scored 6 goals in 2 three-point shots and scored 6 points. He was replaced halfway through the third quarter. During this period, the Nuggets had no other points. Scored 6 points, while the Trail Blazers scored 9 points although they were not high.

96 to 68, the Trail Blazers lead extended to 28 points!
After the official suspension of the fourth quarter, Anthony, who had already shot 29 times, was replaced, and the Nuggets completely announced their surrender!

At 10:21 p.m., the final whistle blew.

108 to 84, the Trail Blazers beat the Nuggets to win the second game of the series and tied the big score 2-0!

After the final whistle sounded, Liu Xiu got up and celebrated the victory with high fives and hugs with his teammates.

Like the Nuggets in his impression, once the start is bad, this team has no resilience at all, and it is normal to lose thousands of miles.

In the original time and space, before Anthony was assisted by Billups, although he entered the playoffs every year, no matter whether his record was good or bad, he was swept out 1-4 or even directly 0-4 in the first round. The ball also happens from time to time.

Moreover, the Nuggets are often like this series, with high morale at the beginning, an explosion of mentality after losing a game, and finally breaking the can...

That's right, there is one thing that is different from the Nuggets in Liu Xiu's impression - Brother Dong who refuses to give up!

29投11中，其中三分球11中3，外加10中8的罚球，安东尼今晚拿到33分11板3助攻1抢断2盖帽5犯规，玩儿了命在拼！
The focus is on those 11 rebounds, 4 of which were defensive rebounds. As a scoring small forward, this guard performed well.

But this means Dong Ge has 7 offensive rebounds...

"Friends come from far away:
目标1：……（宿主总得分45分，总进攻篮板球5个；卡梅洛-安东尼总得分71分，总进攻篮板球11个）
......"

Tonight, he only played 19 minutes and scored 14 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 2 steals. He was very happy to clock out at halftime. He held two home games steadily, and further damaged the confidence of the Nuggets players... But data!
This kind of competition really can't do the society, my brother Dong...

Little Flying Squirrel went to accept the post-match interview, and Liu Xiu walked back to the player tunnel.

Payton caught up with Liu Xiu, and now he is very excited, and finally has a chance to avenge the Nuggets before retiring!
Although it has been more than ten years, he will never forget the hatred of being black eight for the rest of his life.

Most of the members of the Nuggets team have retired, and there is only one Mutombo left, who is still not playing for the Nuggets, which is really not a powerful revenge.

However, fighting in the playoffs is something that can be encountered but not sought after. Many people don’t know that the two super point guards in the Western Conference, Magic and Stockton, have actually only played against each other once in the playoffs. In the first ten years of his career, Payton only played against the Nuggets once in the playoffs, and he had no chance to retaliate later.

Although this revenge is just a formality, it is finally a grievance in his career.

Peyton wants to chat with Liu Xiu, although he may be healed for a while, but he is happy today, so bear with it!

However, after winning the game, it was still a crushing victory, which laid the foundation for the subsequent games of the series, but Payton saw Liu Xiu frown.

Peyton asked: "Warden, why are you still depressed after winning?"

Liu Xiu responded, "I'm not depressed, I'm very happy."

"Is...is it? I really can't see it. What are you thinking?"

"Mello."

"Carmelo Anthony? His performance tonight was great. He once again showed his skills and toughness. He is really tenacious. Looking at his smiling face at any time, I thought he was the kind of slack Unruly person, I didn't expect him to be so resilient. Tonight, the Nuggets were almost reinvigorated by him. Fortunately, Little Momonga scored 30 points tonight and pushed the Nuggets back... Ah, no, Jail Chang You also has a smiling face all day long, and looks very loose, but actually cares more about winning or losing than anyone else, you are worthy of being good brothers."

"..."

Liu Xiu didn't answer, and Peyton, who was in a good mood, couldn't stop his broken mouth: "Warden, you always have a smile that is under control, what's wrong today? Oh! I understand! You are Because you can't bear to see your good brother being abused so badly? It's not right, you are the one who fights the hardest in our team, and you are the one who abused him the most..."

Liu Xiu accepted Peyton's talk, and decided to interrupt the other party to help him find something to do, and replied: "It's not because of this, I'm worried!"

An unexpected answer made Peyton stop thinking about it immediately, and asked, "What are you worried about?"

"As you said just now, Melo almost reactivated his teammates, and then they will return to the home court. I am worried that they will really cheer up..."

Payton said disdainfully: "As far as they are, even if they are in their best form, they are not our opponents!"

"Yes, you're right, but look at them..."

Liu Xiu pointed to his teammates, and Payton followed Liu Xiu's guidance and looked at his teammates. The teammates were all laughing and joking... In fact, this is similar to the scene after winning the last game. so.

But what Liu Xiu said earlier, when Peyton saw such a scene again, he felt that everyone was too complacent!
Furthermore, Payton felt that it was dangerous to retaliate against the Nuggets!

Although the probability of being overturned is extremely low, Payton cannot sit idly by such a danger!
(End of this chapter)