Since you have a layup, you must be prepared for the opponent's inside block.
Since there is a layup, there may be physical contact.
Which small guard is not ready for active confrontation when he goes to the layup?
If you don't actively seek confrontation and are not prepared for physical contact, you will most likely be blocked.
The more you avoid hitting, the easier it is to be blocked!
Therefore, when many defenders lay up, they first seek physical confrontation and then find a way to score the ball.
In this way, it is not easy to get blocked, and it is easier to draw fouls and get free throws.
Curry's shooting percentage at the basket is not generally high!
Even in NBA history, Curry's shooting percentage at the basket is top-notch!
Although he fell to the ground several times, Curry was not seriously injured.
Not only did he put the ball in the basket, Curry also made several free throws.
And there is no problem with my body.
It will definitely hurt when you are knocked to the ground, but this kind of pain is just an injury and will get better after a while.
In fact, the most common injuries are accidents.
I accidentally stepped on someone else's foot when I was going up for a layup.
While defending, he was feinted by the opponent and fell to the ground.
He didn't pay attention to what was behind him when he was making an empty basket and was knocked to the ground.
When shooting, the opponent puts their feet under your feet...
The vast majority of injuries are due to accidents.
As long as you pay attention and be prepared, the risk of injury is still small.
Although Curry seemed to be in some pain when he fell to the ground a few times, there was no problem.
However, just because it’s okay doesn’t mean it’s not a lot of physical exertion!
Even if it's a layup, you still have to accelerate past others, right?
No matter how easy it is, it's still different from shooting.
What's more, most of Curry's layups were defended by someone.
The action is quite big.
So Curry's physical exertion is very high.
Curry only played 10 minutes in the first half.
In just ten minutes, Curry scored 21 points!
8 layups, 5 free throws!
Three of the free throws were extra penalties after they were scored, and two were missed free throws.
This efficiency is amazing!
On average, Curry scores at least 2 points every minute he is on the court!
Of course, Curry consumes a lot of energy and is out of breath every time he is substituted.
Deng Fang knew that Curry had some physical problems, so he allowed Curry to play less than two minutes in each quarter.
Correspondingly, Livingston's playing time has also increased.
In addition to Curry, Lopez and Prince have also reduced their playing time.
Both of them also participated in the All-Star game. One is a big center and the other is a veteran. Both have some physical problems.
Of course, the Warriors' substitutes are not easy to mess with either.
If you make big moves, we won’t?
You are not afraid of getting hurt, so are we?
The fact is, Warriors players are least afraid of injuries!
Deng Fang is injured!
Maybe it can cure other ailments as well!
Although injuries are uncomfortable and generally painful, if they heal quickly, it’s not a big deal!
So some Warriors players even look forward to getting injured!
Especially a slick guy like Radmanovic!
With a miracle doctor like Deng Fang here, use it as often as you can!
Who knows if he will be traded next season?
Therefore, the actions of the Warriors players are not small.
If it were a weak team, the Warriors could win the game by relying solely on offense, and they wouldn't need such an aggressive defense.
But obviously not today.
When encountering a strong team, just relying on offense is not enough!
Especially a well-prepared team.
The Warriors' main players had less time to play, and the Nuggets were well prepared and aggressive, so the game was extremely brutal.
People on both sides kept falling to the ground.
Fall down, get up, and keep doing it!
The scores also increased alternately.
If you make a three-pointer, I'll get one back!
If you score a layup, I'll dunk two plus one!
If you knocked down my teammate, I will knock you to the ground too!
The referee's whistle kept sounding.
At halftime, the score between the two teams became 61:57!
The Warriors lead by 4 points.
If this were a different team, or the Nuggets' previous attitude, the Warriors would have led by more than 20 points with this intensity!
One reason why the Warriors can take the lead is that Curry played well and was very efficient.
Another reason is that today's game is played at Oracle Arena.
Oracle Arena, home of the Warriors, has always been one of the craziest home stadiums!
Without the plateau environment of Denver and the cheers and cheers of the home audience, the Warriors players were much more energetic than the Nuggets.
Although the Warriors were physically inferior, the players were more energetic and ran more actively, so they still led by 4 points.
After resting for ten minutes, the second half started.
The two teams were still playing fiercely in the first two minutes of the third quarter, and the tug-of-war continued.
If you get two points, I will get two points. If you hit the iron once, I will also hit the iron.
However, Curry soon found his form, scoring three points one after another!
I don’t know why, but Curry gets into trouble easily in the third quarter and is able to shoot unreasonable three-pointers.
And as soon as Ku Ritian appears, Yong Sanfeng will come.
Only when Curry finds the feeling and shoots unreasonable three-pointers, will the entire Warriors team be excited, run at all costs, and attack like a wave.
Only in this way can Yong San crazy appear.
And once Yong Sanfeng appears, the game is basically over.
This is the role of the faucet.
So now when playing against the Warriors, every team in the league regards restricting Curry as a top priority.
But if Curry is so easy to restrict, then he is not Curry!
Seeing that Curry was in good shape, Karl quickly called a timeout.
However, the effect doesn't seem to be very good.
After the timeout ended, Curry was still unstoppable.
If you don't let me shoot a three-pointer, then I'll hit the basket!
It’s not like we can only shoot three-pointers!
If you flank me, I will pass the ball to my teammates!
It’s not like we can’t assist!
After all, we are also point guards!
The point difference between the two teams soon reached more than ten points.
Karl had to call another timeout.
If we don't call a timeout, the game will be wasted, and the timeout will be useless.
In fact, Carl used all the tricks he could use.
Calling a timeout is just to let the players calm down and interrupt Curry's touch.
After the game came back, George Karl was disappointed and Yongsan's madness continued.
Soon, the point difference widened to 20 points.
Still not working, George Karl had to call another timeout and replace him with a substitute.
The starting lineup is not good, but the substitutes will be great!
Although the possibility is very small, this is the only way to gamble.
However, since it is a one-case scenario, it means that it is very difficult for this to happen.
The Warriors' substitutes were more active, their defense was airtight, and they constantly caused the Nuggets to make mistakes and counterattack.
Soon, the third quarter was over, and the point difference widened to 32 points!
The game has completely lost its suspense!
In the fourth quarter, both teams sent out all their substitutes and the game was hastily finished.
In the end, the Warriors defeated the Nuggets 128:101.
Thirteen consecutive victories achieved!
The two teams have met four times this season, and the Warriors have won all of them!
Sweep!
Deng Fang also fulfilled his promise: As long as he meets the Nuggets, he will fight to the death! Win as much as you can!
There’s no other reason than that I don’t like George Karl!
