Chapter 45
�45] vs Timberwolves, rampaging in the restricted area!
Nelson continued:"The Timberwolves are not strong overall, but we need to pay attention to Al Jefferson and Kevin Love."
"The Nuggets are a thorn in the side"
"Last season, the Nuggets ranked second in the Western Conference. They had Anthony who scored 33 points in a single quarter and had explosive offensive ability."
"The Trail Blazers are not a good team either."Yellow Mamba" Roy is the core of this team and a player with almost no offensive shortcomings."
"As for the Thunder, although the record last season was not good, this almost rebuilt team has great potential after welcoming Durant and Westbrook."
"Especially Durant, I have a feeling that he will surprise the league this season."
"The last opponent, the Bucks, does not seem to be a tough guy at the moment."
"You have to take every opponent seriously, especially the Nuggets, Trail Blazers and Thunder."
The players nodded.
If it was last season, or last season's lineup, the players might not be in good shape, because they would definitely lose and would not make the playoffs.
How much motivation would there be to play?
Now.
Su Mo's appearance has given the Warriors hope, and their fighting spirit has naturally surged.......
After a day of rest, the Warriors will face the Timberwolves at home in the Oakland Arena.
Yesterday, the Nuggets beat the New Jersey Nets by 23 points.
""Melo" Anthony made 16 of 28 shots, 3 of 7 three-pointers, 10 of 12 free throws, and scored 45 points. His kaleidoscopic offense broke through the Nets' defense.
45 points in a single game also surpassed Su Mo, becoming the highest scorer in a single game this season.
It is worth mentioning that Nets forward Yi Jianlian scored 15 points and 10 rebounds tonight. Not only did he get a double-double, but he also played fierce defense and blocked Anthony, which was a highlight.
Yi Jianlian's performance was remarkable.
Under the aura of Su Mo, Yi Jianlian's potential value in the mind of Nets coach Lawrence Frank has risen by several levels.
At the same time, in the game between the Thunder and the Hornets in Oklahoma City, Durant, who has been in the NBA for only two years, faced the"Queen Bee" Paul. His talent was fully unleashed, and he scored 35 points in the whole game, overturned the beehive, and broke the wings of the Hornets. Just like Coach Nelson said. After the offseason training, Durant may undergo a transformation in the new season
......
Evening.
9 o'clock.
Oakland Arena.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves game. Although both teams were weak teams last season, this game was quite popular due to Su Mo's performance last time.
Half an hour later.
Warm-up was over. The starting lineups of both teams began to play. The starting lineups of the Golden State Warriors are 191 cm point guard Monta Ellis, 191 cm point guard Stephen Curry, 203 cm small forward Stephen Jackson, 201 cm small forward Su Mo, and 211 cm center Andris Biedrins.
The starting lineups of the Minnesota Timberwolves are: 183 cm point guard Jonny Flynn, 206 cm shooting guard Corey Brewer, 201 cm small forward Ryan Gomes, 208 cm power forward Kevin Love, and 208 cm center Al Jefferson.
The game begins.
""Jump, ball!"
Biedrins and Jefferson jumped for the ball. Jefferson, who was more athletic, had the advantage. However, today Biedrins was the first to hit the ball away.
Ellis took the ball and the Warriors launched their first attack of the game.
Ellis advanced with the ball, facing Brewer at the top of the arc, and made a strong breakthrough on the right. Biedrins stepped forward to cover him. Ellis turned around, and Brewer wanted to follow him, but ran into Biedrins head-on.
""Swoosh!" Ellis got a chance to attack the basket directly at the free throw line. Shoot? No. When Love came over to help defend, Ellis suddenly passed the ball to Curry, who came out and caught the ball at the top of the left arc. He raised his hand and shot a 3-pointer.
""Swish!"
The basketball slid through a beautiful arc in the air.
Hit.
The Timberwolves have the ball.
Flynn quickly advances, and in the frontcourt positional battle, he lobs the ball to Jefferson in the penalty area. The latter receives the ball, exerts force on his waist and back, and suddenly crashes into Biedrins.
"Bang!"
With a force as strong as an ox, Biedrins was pushed away.
"Bang!
Jefferson jumped up with the ball and slammed it down.
"Cut."
The talent gap is huge. Biedrins snorted and shook his head helplessly.
The ball was transferred.
Curry pushed forward with the ball, passed it to Ellis, and then passed it again.
Su Mo, who was cutting from the left, received the ball, took a big jump step into the penalty area, faced Gomez's defense, pushed off the ground and jumped up, facing the front, and dunked hard.
"drink!"
"A rookie is so arrogant?"
Gomez snorted coldly, but the next moment, there was a whine of"bang". Su Mo swung his long arm and completed a dunk on Gomez's head.
The Timberwolves had the ball.
They still gave the ball to Jefferson. He continued to dig in the penalty area. Biedrins was pushed away again. Jefferson was about to dunk again. Fortunately, Jackson stepped forward to assist.
""Bang!"
Jefferson's shot was blocked and missed the rebound.
"The force is too great."
Biedrins looked helpless, and Ellis stepped forward to comfort him:"Don't worry, we will help you defend"
"Yeah."
Biedrins nodded.
Su Mo received the rebound and passed the ball to Curry. Curry faced Flynn at the top of the arc on the right side, lowered his center of gravity, accelerated to the left, and then turned his back and changed direction in an instant.
"Whoosh!"
Breakthrough on the right
""Swish!"
However, Flynn, the sixth pick in this year's draft, reacted quickly, keeping up with Curry and blocking his breakthrough.
""Wow!"
Curry raised his lips slightly, and when he saw Flynn catching up, he passed the ball with his back again, and the basketball flew to the left.
"Pass the ball?"
Flynn was stunned.
""Pah!"
Su Mo flashed out, caught the ball and cut straight to the basket
"Too fast, help me!"
Gomez was behind Su Mo, completely following Su Mo who started to cut in the air instantly.
""I'm here!"
Jefferson took a step forward and stared at Su Mo. The restricted area was his territory, so he would not allow a rookie like Su Mo to score at will.
""Step!"
Su Mo rushed up, not caring whether there was anyone in the restricted area or not, he just grabbed the ball and flew up. Jefferson's eyes turned cold, and he also jumped up with all his strength, but......
The bounce difference is too big
"Bang!"
The two men fought fiercely in the air, but Su Mo's arm, which was longer than a palm, grabbed the basketball and smashed it hard on Jefferson's head.
"Boom!
The basket exploded.
"Boom!"