At 8 pm on May 11, 2013, the third game between the Warriors and the Nuggets officially started at the Pepsi Center Arena.
The series score between the two teams is now 2:0. The Nuggets suffered a disastrous defeat in the first two games. Deng Fang also fulfilled his promise and gave up four main players. This made the Denver generals and coach very depressed.
It's the most uncomfortable feeling when people make it clear that they look down on you, but you can't do anything about it!
However, in the competitive arena, one must rely on strength to speak for itself. Skills are not as good as others, so just losing your temper is useless!
Of course, no matter how badly they lose, the Nuggets will never give up!
We are all NBA players and humans, so why should we admit defeat without playing?
Before the game started, all the Nuggets players looked serious, as if they were facing a formidable enemy.
But what embarrassed the Nuggets players was that many fans at home shouted "Curry MVP"!
This is our home court and the Warriors are our enemy. What are you doing?
Compared to the Nuggets players, the Warriors were much more relaxed. Everyone was talking and laughing, and they were very happy.
Curry was especially amused, doing all kinds of funny moves, occasionally throwing two long three-pointers to test his skills, and running to the stands to sign autographs for fans from time to time.
The calls for "Curry MVP" from the sidelines are getting louder and louder!
The game starts soon.
The Nuggets were very well prepared. They double-teamed Curry right from the start and didn't give Curry a chance!
Curry doesn’t even let Curry catch the serve!
Not even in the backcourt!
George Karl finally made up his mind that even if he dies, he cannot die in the hands of Curry!
The game can be lost, but Curry must die!
The Nuggets' double attack was so crazy that it would be an understatement to say it was insane.
However, the Warriors were well prepared. Each of them was very determined on the offensive end, constantly attacking the basket and taking decisive shots when given the opportunity!
Unleashing Curry and cracking the double-team has always been the biggest thing for Deng Fang!
Regardless of whether the opponent double-teams or not, the Warriors will practice it several times in training!
Because Deng Fang knew that this was bound to happen, it was 100% possible!
Of course, the Warriors' current lineup is not afraid of opponents double-teaming Curry.
If you dare to double-team Curry, Clay will give you the biggest punishment!
If you still dare to send someone to guard Clay, then there will only be two defenses and three defenses behind you!
Both Barnes and Hayward had three-pointers and were very athletic. Yao Ming's threat in the paint was unmatched. Three minutes into the game, the Warriors dunked, three-pointers one after another!
The offense was excellent, and the Warriors were equally good on the defensive end. The Nuggets missed shots and made constant mistakes.
18:5, the Warriors led by 13 points in three minutes!
The Nuggets had to call a timeout.
After the timeout, the Nuggets' defensive strategy remained unchanged, and they still flanked Curry. However, on the offensive end, they strengthened breakthroughs and mid-range shots, and became more decisive in open three-pointers.
The game lasted another two minutes, and Deng Fang called a timeout and replaced Yao Ming and Hayward.
The 5 minutes are up, keep your word.
With Yi Jianlian and Middleton on the court, the Warriors' strength on the field has obviously dropped.
But with the Splash Brothers here and Curry's attraction and restraint, this lineup's offense will be no problem.
The Nuggets are still attacking Curry as always, very resolutely!
Everything else is easy to say, except that Curry cannot be allowed to catch the ball, let alone shoot!
This is George Carl's death order!
Ty Lawson began to guard Curry in the backcourt. As soon as Curry passed halftime, the Nuggets decisively double-teamed!
Curry passes the ball out, and it's four-on-three!
Even so, the Nuggets will not hesitate!
Under the Nuggets' defense, Curry really had no good chances and it was difficult to connect with the ball.
After Clay made two three-pointers, the Nuggets also focused on defending him. The other two people stayed near the penalty area and let Barnes, Middleton and Yi Jianlian shoot.
The Warriors felt good in the previous two games, but for some reason today, these guys couldn't make any shots.
This is the difference between top shooters and premium 3D.
Even if two or three of the top shooters fail to score, no one will dare to let you go. No matter how high-quality the high-quality 3D is, there will be times when the 3 is unreliable, and the opponent will dare to let you go even if they have no choice!
Taking advantage of the Warriors' missed outside shots, the Nuggets launched several fast-break counterattacks. Together with Lawson and Gallinari, they felt hot and hit several three-pointers in a row. The Nuggets successfully narrowed the point difference.
At the end of the first quarter, the Nuggets were 5 points behind at 31:36.
In the second quarter, Lowry and Kirilenko started the game, and the substitutes had the strongest firepower to fight against the Nuggets.
For some reason, the Warriors couldn't make any shots today, and the whole team was infected. Although they worked very hard on the defensive end, the crotch stretching on the offensive end also caused big problems on defense.
If you fail to make a shot, your opponent can grab a long rebound and counterattack quickly, so the offense will also affect the defense.
Originally, offense and defense are integrated. If the defense is not good, the offense will be difficult to do well. If the offense is bad, the defense will not be very good either.
Due to the Warriors' poor touch, the Nuggets quickly caught up with the score.
After 5 minutes, Lowry and Kirilenko went off the court, Draymond Green and Azubuike came on, and the Warriors' offense became even more annoying.
The Nuggets are playing more and more vigorously, their confidence is doubled, and their point difference continues to widen.
Soon, after half-time, the score between the two teams became 61:75, with the Nuggets leading by 14 points!
This is very rare in Warriors games!
Trailing at halftime, still by double digits!
This is a warrior's game!
The Nuggets, who were least optimistic before the game, actually led by double digits at the end of the first half!
Deng Fang also used up all the playing time of Yao Ming and four other players!
It seems that the Warriors are in danger.
The second half started quickly.
What is surprising is that the Warriors did not start with Yi Jianlian and Middleton, but replaced Tucker and Draymond Green!
Green plays the 5th position, Tucker at the 4th position, Barnes at the 3rd position, Curry, and Klay at the 1st and 2nd positions!
Deng Fang’s arrangement surprised many people!
But Deng Fang was already prepared.
The offensive power of this lineup is very strong, and the defensive end is also very good!
Unlimited defense changes, flanking opponents, fast movement, and precise three-pointers, this lineup is the strongest five-point death squad in Deng Fang's heart!
Historically, the Warriors' top five players have placed high demands on Green, and his consumption has been too great. Now with Tucker, Green's burden is much lighter.
The Nuggets didn't expect Deng Fang to make this move at all, and they were slapped by the Warriors as soon as they came up!
Curry and Green pick and roll, the Nuggets attack Curry, Green receives the basketball and moves down to attract the defense, and then distributes the ball to Clay outside the three-point line. Clay catches the ball and shoots, and the basketball goes hollow into the net!
Curry pick-and-rolled with Green again. The Nuggets still flanked Curry. Curry gave the ball to Green who was passing down. This time the Nuggets did not dare to release Clay, but they ignored Barnes who stole the ball. Green threw the ball.
From now on, Barnes dunks directly and scores!
Curry and Green picked and rolled. The Nuggets still flanked Curry, but this time they were a little hesitant. After Iguodala flanked Curry, he immediately went back to chase Green. Unexpectedly, Green stepped back and blocked Ty Lawson and handed the ball to Curry.
, Curry raised his hand and shot!
The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and hit the net!
