At 8pm on May 13, 2013, the fourth game between the Warriors and the Nuggets officially started at the Pepsi Center Arena.
The Nuggets had suffered huge defeats in the previous three games. They were already standing on the edge of a cliff. Gusts of strong wind were blowing over. The Nuggets had already taken one foot out. It would only take a matter of minutes for the Nuggets to fall under the cliff!
No team will have much morale in this situation, and the Nuggets are no exception.
Although Deng Fang took the initiative to give up four main players before the series started, this series is still the least suspenseful matchup.
In order to increase his popularity and attention, Deng Fang once again announced before this game that the Splash Brothers on the Warriors side will only play one game in the following games!
I make it clear that I look down on you!
Others show off their wealth, but I show off my strength!
Aren't you weak? Then I will give in to you, and give in a little more!
As long as you don't give up, don't let the game completely lose its suspense!
It has to be said that Deng Fang's move worked very well. Major media outlets reported on it, and the game between the Warriors and the Nuggets instantly became the most watched matchup.
For fans of the Warriors and Nuggets, they will pay attention to this game no matter whether they win or lose, but for many neutral fans, Deng Fang's arrogant declaration is an interesting point to watch!
You are so strong and arrogant, will you be slapped in the face?
What would Deng Fang's expression be like if he was slapped in the face?
Will the Nuggets catch up and be courageous after realizing their shame?
For most audiences, fun and excitement are always more attractive.
Although this series is the only one with a score of 3:0 and is the least suspenseful matchup, Deng Fang’s remarks still attracted a lot of attention.
If nothing else, ESPN chose this game to be broadcast live nationwide!
Before the game started, Barkley said bluntly that the Warriors will lose. Deng Fang will definitely pay the price for his arrogance today!
Reggie Miller also agreed with Barkley's view, saying that the Warriors are in trouble, and even said that this game may become a turning point in the series!
If the Warriors lose this game, the pressure on the Warriors will be great in the next game.
If they lose the next game, they will return to the Nuggets home court in Game 6, and the Nuggets, who are in high morale, will have the upper hand!
It’s really going to be the seventh game, it’s not certain who will win and who will lose!
Regardless of whether it is true or false, most commentators and media are optimistic about the Nuggets, and even some Warriors fans are worried.
Only Deng Fang was confident.
Nothing else, just strength.
With the Nuggets' lineup, even if the Warriors take down both the Splash Brothers, they still have a 50% chance of winning the game!
Barnes, Ariza, Tucker, Azubuike, Middleton, Draymond Green, Lopez Jr., and Yi Jianlian, these five people are worthy of the Nuggets just by virtue of their defense!
What's more, Hayward, Yao Ming, Lowry and Kirilenko didn't stop playing for a minute!
Each of these four people still has to play for 5 minutes!
Even if the Splash Brothers don't play for a minute, it won't be a big problem, let alone if these two people have to play for a whole game!
Deng Fang left a way out for himself!
In the first quarter of the game, Deng Fang sent out a strange lineup: Ariza, Middleton, Barnes, Tucker, Draymond Green!
Five strikers about two meters tall take the field together!
There is no center or defender!
Draymond Green plays both point guard and center!
Unlimited defense changes, death coil!
The Nuggets didn't expect Deng Fang to do this at all!
The Warriors' lineup has very limited independent offensive capabilities. They are all 3D players and there are no stars to dominate the formation. But they have one advantage, that is, there are always mismatches!
Which Warriors lineup is Ty Lawson guarding?
Should McGee come out to defend three-pointers?
This is a problem!
And it’s a big problem!
More importantly, with the Warriors' lineup, there is almost no need to consider the offensive end!
I may not be able to score, but it is completely impossible for you to score!
I just need to defend and play fast break, what about you?
If nothing else works, we can always find the wrong position in positional battles!
The lineup sent by Deng Fang made the Nuggets very uncomfortable!
There are defensive heroes in every position, no matter how pick-and-roll they are, it will be useless!
Even if Green switches to Ty Lawson, it will be difficult for Ty Lawson to break through easily!
Even if the breakthrough goes in, there will be someone behind the Warriors to defend!
There is no way, the five members of the Warriors have a very good defensive awareness and are in great physical condition. Even if they are filling in, they can still limit their opponents!
Under the Warriors' airtight defense, the Nuggets only scored 8 points in the entire first quarter!
Although the Warriors didn't score many points, they also scored 21 points by relying on defensive counterattacks and misplaced shots to create fouls!
Yes, the 21-point score was only half a quarter for the previous Warriors, but it was enough!
In the second quarter, these five people rested, Lowry, Kirilenko, Hayward, Azubuike and Yao Ming came on!
This lineup has guards and centers, each position is strong, and the offensive power is much stronger than before.
The two teams started an offensive battle.
After 5 minutes, four Lowry players came off the field and the starting five came on again!
The Nuggets are miserable!
After a period of defensive fighting, it suddenly turned into an offensive battle. As soon as I got used to it, the style immediately changed and it was a defensive struggle again!
Fortunately, through the offensive battle just now, Gallinari found his touch and hit three unreasonable three-pointers in a row, extending the life of the Nuggets!
Soon, at the end of the first half, the score became 35:49, with the Warriors leading by 14 points.
Looking at the scoreboard, Barkley and Reggie Miller's eyes were straight!
How is this going?
Didn’t the Splash Brothers not fight?
Why are the Nuggets still lagging behind?
Lowry and Yao Ming only played 5 minutes!
This is unscientific!
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Soon, the second half of the game started.
Deng Fang brought out Curry and Clay this time, playing with Barnes, Tucker and Draymond Green!
The real Death Five is here!
The power of the Death Five at the beginning can only be reflected on the defensive end, but now this version of the Death Five is terrifying!
Five people can shoot three-pointers, one superstar, one historical shooter, four people can switch defenses infinitely, are extremely fast, and can shoot extremely accurately. This is the true meaning of the Death Five!
The Nuggets didn't expect that Deng Fang would bring up Curry and Clay in the third quarter!
Since we can’t start the game, it should be the crucial fourth quarter!
What if the Splash Brothers aren't here when the stalemate comes?
According to Deng Fang, these two people can only play one game!
Deng Fang's approach caught the Nuggets off guard again!
Curry took the lead as soon as he came up, hitting two consecutive three-pointers against Ty Lawson!
When the Nuggets reacted, Curry crossed the center line and began to flank, and Clay found another opportunity!
Clay's three consecutive three-pointers directly opened the point difference to 25!
As soon as the Splash Brothers came on the scene, the game immediately went crazy!
