NBA: I am the card dealer

After two days of rest, the Nets finally encountered a slightly tougher opponent, the Portland Trail Blazers.

Last season, the Trail Blazers finished ninth and didn't even make the playoffs, which was disappointing. The reputation of the two guns is no longer as fierce as it was in the season before last.

Therefore, in the predictions for the new season, although many media still believe that the Trail Blazers have a certain degree of competitiveness, it is not easy for them to regroup and impact the playoffs. After all, their rivals, the Denver Nuggets, have strengthened their team, and the one they strengthened with is the All-Star level power forward Millsap.

Even if the Lakers lost Xue Liancheng, they still have a large group of high-quality role players. Coupled with the arrival of Anthony, they are more likely to compete for the playoffs than the Trail Blazers.

The result was completely unexpected.

Among these direct competitors for playoff spots, only the Trail Blazers remain in the playoffs, currently ranking seventh in the Western Conference with a record of 6 wins and 5 losses.

As for the other two, one is ranked third from the bottom with 3 wins and 8 losses, and the other was swept by the Nets with 4 wins and 7 losses, and still has a long way to go before the playoffs.

This result is indeed unexpected.

The Trail Blazers haven't changed much this season. The lineup is still based on the duo of Lillard and CJ McCollum, with Nurkic, Aminu and Turner as supporting players.

Overall, it's not that strong, but it's not weak either.

After all, the two backcourt guns are both 20+ players, and Lillard is one of the top guards in the league, averaging 25+6 per game, which is still very strong.

Everyone thought it would be a fierce battle.

The result of the game was quite surprising.

The Nets easily defeated their opponents 114:97 and won eight consecutive games.

Xue Liancheng made 18 of 10 shots and easily got 31 points, 13 assists and 4 rebounds. He even had a % hit skill that he didn't use. You can imagine how easy it was to win the game.

It doesn’t count as clocking in for three quarters, but it’s better than clocking in for three quarters.

Anunoby exploded again, scoring 14 points and 9 rebounds with 24 of 10 shots. He made full use of his impact and broke through the Trail Blazers' defense.

Carroll and Crabbe both made 11 of 5 shots, the former scored 16 points and the latter scored 12 points, both of which were impressive performances.

Sabonis Jr. is getting better and better. His current foul problem has been greatly alleviated. He made 5 of 4 shots and scored 10 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. He is starting to play a positive role on the court.

Joe Harris, Dinwiddie and Lopez Jr. from the bench all contributed and made great contributions to the team's victory.

As for Lonzo Jefferson, he rested in this game.

It's not a big injury problem, it's just that because of his outstanding performance in recent times, he started asking for an early contract renewal.

indeed.

So far this season, Lonjoe Jefferson is averaging 13.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, with an overall shooting percentage of 46.5%, which is pretty good.

And what about the three-point shooting percentage?

This guy hardly ever shoots three-pointers, his hit rate is only in the teens or twenties, so don't even consider him.

As a result, he asked for a huge sum of money, a 4-year contract worth 7500.

He can't shoot three-pointers and his defense is average, but he actually dares to ask for a contract with an annual salary of nearly 20 million. He really thinks this place is a charity!

So Sean Marks is very unhappy and has conveyed his desire to trade Lonjo Jefferson to head coach Atkinson.

This was exactly what Xue Liancheng wanted.

And in view of the possibility of trading Lonjo Jefferson, they naturally cannot break the current trading value of Lonjo Jefferson, so not letting him play is the best way to preserve his value.

This is the situation.

Xue Liancheng felt that it was necessary to talk to Atkinson and Sean Marks.

but.

We have to get back to the home ground.

As for the Trail Blazers.

利拉德萎了，16中7只得到19分，不过另外有9篮板6助攻的数据。

CJ-迈克勒姆也萎了，16中6只得到17分4助攻3篮板。

Nurkic had a good performance, scoring 20 points with 10 of 21 shots.

But when both guns are weak, it is difficult for you to do anything big, unless the opponent is as bad as you, then you have a glimmer of hope of winning.

pity.

Xue Liancheng is not a vegetarian.

After the game with the Trail Blazers, they rushed to Salt Lake City without stopping to challenge the Utah Jazz, who have been gradually declining this season.

This is the last away game of their difficult five-game away tour. After this game, they can go home.

Last season, the Jazz had Hayward and George Hill, and their fighting power was quite terrifying. They ranked fourth in the regular season. You can imagine how difficult they were.

pity.

The departure of the two core players dealt a heavy blow to their offense.

Although they brought in Rubio and Sefolosha, it was ultimately a drop in the bucket. In addition, their inside super star Gobert was injured, so their record can only be described as disappointing.

Currently only 5 wins and 7 losses, there is still a long way to go before the playoffs.

But fans certainly won't be angry because they got a real pearl in the draft market.

——Donovan Mitchell.

That's right!

The 185cm tall rice ball king made a grand debut and put on an eye-catching performance right from his debut. At this stage, he has firmly occupied the starting shooting guard position.

The potential is very considerable and there is a possibility that he can become the cornerstone of the team.

And in the game.

Mitchell really took on the responsibility of the team's main attacker, and his performance lived up to expectations.

But there is still an objective gap in the strength of the two sides.

In the end, the Nets defeated the Jazz 119:114 on the road and achieved a crazy nine-game winning streak.

The game was very difficult. Xue Liancheng ran out of bullets again. His 100% hit rate skill ran out three minutes before the end of the game.

At last.

He was able to get through by luck by relying on his real skills, pulling away to beat Mitchell in singles, scoring in three consecutive rounds, and finally assisting Carroll to hit the winning three-pointer.

Throughout the game, he made 25 of 13 shots, 12 of 4 three-pointers, and 11 of 10 free throws, barely scoring 40 points, with 14 assists and 9 rebounds.

In terms of overall performance, it is still okay.

But his performance in the first half was actually very bad. He repeatedly missed three-pointers when he was running. Minus three 9% hit skills, he only made 1 of three-pointers. You can imagine what his condition was like.

But in the end, he still completed his redemption.

Barely managed to continue the winning streak.

In addition to him, Anunoby performed well, scoring 12 points and 7 rebounds with 19 of 8 shots, showing the qualities of a pearl in the draft.

It can be said that he is one of the most promising new stars this year. Although he is not as eye-catching as Mitchell, he has also received a lot of attention.

Carroll was the hero of today's victory, making 10 of 4 shots, 7 of 3 three-pointers, and also scored 15 points.

Crabbe was in a slump again, shooting 7 of 2 and scoring only 4 points.

Sabonis Jr. was troubled by fouls again, and he had four fouls before the end of the first half. His ups and downs really disrupted the team's offensive rhythm, so Atkinson simply didn't let him play in the second half. He made 1 of 1 shots and got 3 points, 3 rebounds and 3 assists. This time he became the third!

Trevor Booker made 10 of 5 shots and scored 12 points. He performed very well in this game and was able to replace Ronho Jefferson.

It's just that his three-point shooting is very bad. He is too small to play as a power forward, not fast enough to play as a small forward, and not explosive enough, so he just floats around the league in a shabby manner.

He is equivalent to a substitute for Lonjo Jefferson, but he does not have the ball-handling ability and passing vision of Lonjo Jefferson.

When no one is around, I can just use it to support myself.

The remaining Joe Harris, David West and Dinwiddie performed mediocrely.

And the Jazz.

Mitchell made 18 of 10 shots and scored 26 points, the highest on the Jazz. His cannon-like breakthrough was full of lethality and was really fierce.

But he is too short.

If the Nets' rim protection ability was not so limited, Mitchell would not be able to be so presumptuous.

Favors, who was abandoned last season, returned to the starting lineup in the new season. He made 15 of 9 shots in this game, performed very strongly, and got excellent data of 24 points and 12 rebounds.

Ingles scored 11 points with 6 of 17 shots. He has the same common problems as white players, that is, he has average physical talent, excellent skills and broad vision. In addition to 17 points, he also had 6 rebounds and 5 assists.

Rubio was still the same, he didn't make a single three-pointer, but he still got 10 points and 9 assists.

On the bench.

Hood performed well and scored 19 points.

But due to the arrival of Mitchell, Hood completely lost his development prospects in the Jazz, and that's basically it. The super sixth man is his biggest ceiling.

The Nets have won nine consecutive games, with a record of 9 wins and 4 losses, and have jumped to third place in the Eastern Conference.

Ahead of them are the Celtics with 11 wins and 2 losses and the New York Knicks with 10 wins and 3 losses.

As for the Raptors, who were still very strong a few days ago, they have slipped to fourth place. Their record is only 8 wins and 4 losses, so they can only rank fourth.

this time.

The Nets have generated huge buzz.

Some people think that the Nets are beginning to show their dominance.

Or to be more precise, Xue Liancheng is showing his dominance.

"After four consecutive losses, we won nine games in a row. Are you convinced? Five consecutive games with 40+ points. The dominance is obvious."

"Xue Liancheng has been really strong recently, averaging 40 points per game. It's really familiar, and he's on par with his dominance in the playoffs last season."

"The new season is definitely Xue Liancheng's best season."

"With a top three record in the Eastern Conference and incredible numbers, it's time for them to be on the MVP list."

"The number one player in the league is truly beyond doubt."

But some people think that this is not worth mentioning at all.

Although the Nets' recent schedule is indeed difficult, they have only encountered a handful of strong teams since the new season. What's the big deal?

In other words, it means not recognizing Xue Liancheng's dominance at this stage.

"After beating a few bad teams, you set off fireworks?"

"Wait until you beat the Celtics, Raptors, Knicks, Warriors, Spurs, Rockets, and Thunder before you talk about dominance?"

"You got beaten to a pulp by the Pacers, so why aren't you showing off?"

"Dominance? You're more like dominating the Suns and Nuggets."

"In a total of thirteen games, you only face three or four playoff-level teams. I don't know what's so good about this."

"I was almost knocked over by the tattered knight. What the hell are you bragging about?"

There are many people who are dissatisfied.

Especially the Knicks fans, that is, James fans, who are also in a difficult situation this season, they also think that James has been very dominant this season.

Houston Rockets fans believe that Harden is the most dominant player this season.

But Thunder fans scoffed, thinking that triple-double king Westbrook is the one who will dominate the league this season.

Anyway, no one is willing to give in to anyone else.

At this moment.

The MVP list came out and caused an uproar.

First, the top ten.

The tenth and ninth places are both Warriors players, Durant and Curry respectively. Their statistics look good and their records are acceptable, so it is not surprising that they were both selected.

Eighth place is Paul of the Houston Rockets.

With the formation of the Light Bulb combination, they have had a dream start to the new season and currently have 12 wins and 1 loss, ranking first in the league.

Although Paul's personal statistics have declined, averaging only 18.8 points, 8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game, thanks to the team's first record in the league, it is natural for him to be on this list.

Seventh is Embiid the Great.

This is only his second season, but he has averaged top-notch data of 24.6 points and 12.2 rebounds per game so far, and his digital man has been stable in fifth in the Eastern Conference, so it is reasonable for him to make the MVP list.

Sixth is the Pacers' new signing Oladipo.

As the ace scorer in two finals, one championship and one Eastern Conference championship are enough to prove his strength. After leaving Xue Liancheng and James, he completely broke out.

His current averages of 27.7 points, 6.4 assists and 5 rebounds per game show him to be the best guard in the Eastern Conference.

In addition, the Pacers are currently in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, so it makes sense for him to be in this position.

Here.

The trajectory of history has been disrupted again.

According to the original trajectory, this was Oladipo's first season of fame. Although 23+4+4 was fierce, it definitely did not have this momentum.

But because he partnered with Xue Liancheng last season to help the Knicks reach the finals and eventually reach the top, this gave him a lot of training and allowed him to grow quickly.

Last season, his partnership with James completely transformed him. His stability, vision, offensive ability, and breakthrough and killing capabilities all made a qualitative leap.

He is no longer obsessed with three-pointers like before. Although he still shoots a lot, his shot selection has improved.

If it is not a good opportunity, he usually does not shoot, preferring to break through to the basket and increase his success rate.

This is why Oladipo can grow up today. He has learned a lot from the two superstars, including a tough attitude, a tenacious mentality, hard work and self-discipline, shooting selection, offensive selection, court sensitivity and so on.

The main reason why he was able to surpass Embiid and rank sixth is his fame.

Champion defender!

There is no problem in suppressing you, a newcomer, even if your team's record is better than mine and your statistics are not bad.

But I am more famous than you, so the media is willing to coax the fans and make a moderate adjustment.

Besides, you can't find any fault with it.

Oladipo did lead the team into the playoffs, and his stats were top-notch.