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Chapter 45

Chapter 45 The anxious third quarter

At the beginning of the third quarter, the two teams played again.

Many Denver fans in the stands noticed that the eyes of the Timberwolves players on the field seemed to be different, their eyes were full of murderous intent, and some fans who were close could even see the radiance emanating from these young players. bloodthirsty breath.

Chauncey Billups controlled the ball steadily, looked at the posture of the opposite Timberwolves player, slightly opened his drooping eyelids, and a gleam shot out of his flounder-like eyes.

This feeling is familiar, so familiar!Isn't this the Timberwolves pack that was number one in the league in the regular season back then? He actually vaguely saw the wolves that were roaring in the west.

Chauncey stared at Li Shihao in front of him. This Chinese rookie was still expressionless, but his eyes had already ignited a raging fire.

This game seems to be getting interesting, the young Timberwolves in front of them actually exude bloodthirsty desires!
Chauncey doesn't care. He has experienced too many storms after playing for more than ten years. What about the Timberwolves, who had the first record in the regular season?

No matter how good they were, they never won the championship that year. As the FMVP of the 04 Finals, Chauncey Billups' confidence hidden in his heart is something most people don't understand.

Only those four friends who built the Jagged Pistons with him at the beginning would understand what kind of strong self-confidence this low-key and simple guard hides in his heart!
Relying on his strong physical fitness, Chauncey Billups broke through from the top of the arc to the right for a three-pointer, quickly passed the ball with a hit, and was received by Nene under the basket. Get angry with the ball, ready to score a dunk!
However, a white and powerful big hand came down with a burst of anger to block the basketball from behind Nene with swift force.

"boom--"

There was a loud bang, and the basketball was weakly pressed against the backboard, a clean top cap.

Nene gasped, and looked up at the man behind him, Marc Gasol, how could this second-round pick block me at that time.

Nene recalled the strength of that slap just now, and he felt lingering fear. The incomparable force made him frightened. Was it done by this big white man?Shouldn't he be like his all-star brother, playing softball?
It is hard to imagine that such an astonishingly powerful insider actually appeared in the European insider!
Marc Gasol handed the ball to Li Shihao, and Li Shihao organized the offense.

Li Shihao dribbled the ball halfway, facing Billups' close defense, his face was still expressionless, without the anxiety and hesitation of the first half.

Slowly lowering the center of gravity of the body and adjusting the rhythm of dribbling, Li Shihao shook his shoulders, sank his feet, and stretched out his hands to make a shot, which caused Billups to jump up to block the block, but Li Shihao quickly hit the ball with both hands The pass passed to Brewer in the bottom corner. After receiving the ball, the latter quickly slammed down. Facing Kenyon Martin's block, he turned around and made a layup. With a soft touch, the basketball fell into the net bag steadily.

At 42:28, the point difference narrowed to fourteen points!
A flash of surprise flashed in Billups' eyes. Just now, Li Shihao's shooting was so realistic that he even fooled a veteran like him. This rookie is not easy!

The Nuggets attacked, and Carmelo Anthony requested at the 45-degree three-point line. Chauncey Billups passed the ball to Carmelo Anthony. This position is a relatively stable position for Anthony to play. It is still possible to play singles for Anthony.

After receiving the ball, Anthony tried it in front of Corey Brewer with both hands, and then made a quick breakthrough trying to break into the paint area. Facing the guard of Marc Gasol at the basket, Anthony turned over and jumped up, with a gentle flick of his arm, The basketball came out of his hand, but was blocked again by Marc Gasol's big hand.

After blocking the shots twice in a row, Marc Gasol punched his chest hard, growled, and the blood all over his body began to surge.

This is the restricted area of ​​the Timberwolves. Anyone who wants to try to score points here has to weigh it!
McHale saw this scene on the sidelines with a flash of satisfaction. Today's Timberwolves have finally found a tough way. These young players have great potential and talent, but they still have shortcomings, and they still don't know how to play against the wind , Their defense is not strong enough, and their inside line is still insufficient.

But, fortunately for him, none of these were exposed after most of the season. Instead, they were concentrated in this game and were fully exposed. Now that the season has just begun, they still have a chance to make amends.

Now in the third quarter, he can clearly see the momentum of the Timberwolves rising. They are more focused on the defensive end and more decisive on the offensive end.

And the center position that he has been worrying about has finally found a suitable candidate. After Al Jefferson leaves, Marc Gasol's strong supplement will bring more room for appreciation to the Timberwolves.

The arrival of this Spanish big man has brought the most scarce restricted area defense in the Timberwolves. After Marc Gasol ushered in the restricted area of ​​the Timberwolves, the defense line will be more stable. Anyone who tries to fly in the restricted area of ​​the Timberwolves will be severely punished Hit hard!
McHale was a little relieved. His vision of the inside line was still so accurate. This big man he was optimistic about was gradually turning the Timberwolves' restricted area into a no-fly area!

This young team still has potential to be tapped. When they all grow up, they will definitely be a top force in the West. They may not have hope to compete for their championship in the future!
In the third quarter, a group of young players from the Timberwolves began to increase their defensive efforts with great effort, and the rhythm of the game was constantly changing. A faint fear gradually rose in the hearts of everyone in the Nuggets team.

This has never been done before!

Even Nene, who has always played tough and fierce, was a little terrified. He didn't understand why this gang of young and outrageous wolf cubs suddenly became so fierce.
Anthony made a shot from a 45-degree three-point angle on the right, and the basketball bounced heavily out of the basket. The rebound was easily picked up by Love. Score dunks with unbelievable speed!

After Billups broke through and entered the basket, he tried to pass the ball from behind to JR Smith, but the ball was quickly intercepted by Li Shihao behind him, causing a mistake. Corey Brewer quickly rushed across the half court tacitly. A long pass across half court was passed to Brewer, who made another quick layup.

Then Billups swung Li Shihao away from the three-point line, turned around and broke into the basket, stopped for a jumper, and made a mid-range shot, making a steady hit.Old and spicy, he returned two points for the Nuggets.

Afterwards, Li Shihao rushed to shoot from outside the three-point line and hit a three-pointer at the top of the arc, bringing the score closer again!
The score was pulled to 9 points, the double-digit advantage of the Nuggets is gradually being reduced, and the rhythm of the game is becoming unpredictable!
(End of this chapter)