Anthony the Reborn

Chapter 36
(Thanks to Bai Xiaogui for the 200 starting point reward~)

Yao Ming made a steady free throw, and the Rockets beat the Nuggets 5-0 in the opening game.

After Yao Ming made the free throw, it was the Nuggets' turn to attack. Before the kickoff, Anthony whispered to Miller before running to the frontcourt.

Seeing the Nuggets advance to the half court, the Rockets' players quickly put up defenses. The defensive strategy was the same as before. They were still half a step away, ready to pinch the ball holder at any time.

Anthony did not continue to settle to the free throw line as before this time, but stood outside the three-point line.

Miller handed the ball to him just after halftime.

Sensing the sudden change of the Nuggets' offensive style, the Rockets players were a little taken aback, and even Van Gundy on the sidelines held his chin in doubt.

After Miller handed the ball to Anthony, he suddenly ran into the three-second zone.

Seeing Miller sinking inside, Francis didn't dare to double-team Anthony who was holding the ball again, and Anthony was not that big of a threat from the three-point line, and he followed Miller with one leg.

While running, Miller signaled Nene and Camby to move to the free throw line. When he got to the inside, only him and the defending Francis were left in the three-second zone.

The biggest difference between Anthony and Carmelo Anthony in his previous life is that he is a latecomer. He knows many things that will happen in the future, and he also knows the specialties of most NBA players. Strictly speaking, he is on the court, not only A player and half a coach.

After Miller settled down, he pushed his butt up against Francis, and then opened his hands for the ball.

Anthony raised his hand, and the ball hit the ground in Miller's hands. After passing the ball, he glanced at Van Gundy and found that his face was gloomy. He couldn't help but smiled: Didn't you hit me seven inches? Then I'll take the opportunity to bite you back. Miller is not good at three-pointers, but he is very good at low post!

After Miller was about to get the ball, he pushed Francis directly to the basket like a tank in the interior, leaned on a hook to hit the board, and the ball fell steadily into the net bag, leaving a bitter face on the boss. It's so helpless.

However, although the Nuggets have found a solution on the offensive end and solved the urgent need, the defensive end still cannot escape the point of Yao Ming's inside attack.

During the retreat, Anthony was thinking quickly. Yao Ming is tall and strong, with quick feet. It is very difficult to defend him, but there are ways to do it, such as cutting off the defender's passing route, or double-teaming in advance, or breaking through. The inside line made him foul and let him end early.

But the most effective and simple defensive strategy here is to go around the front.

Going forward is not an independent defensive tactic, because it also has its own disadvantages, that is, it is easy to be directly found by a lob to score opportunities, so this is also a single defensive tactic that requires the cooperation of defenders.

Back in the Nuggets' half court, Anthony found Miller and Camby, shared his thoughts, and quickly got their approval. As soon as Yao Ming fell to the low post, Camby stretched out his long arms Go around and defend.

Yao Ming wanted to regain his position, but the thin arms and thin legs couldn't squeeze Camby, and after a while he was stuck behind him.

Sensing the change in the Nuggets' defense, Francis stopped the ball and tried to give Yao Ming a high-profile pass, but Miller raised his hands high and put his whole body on top of him, leaving no room for him to pass the ball.

After trying to hang the ball for a while, Francis half-turned and knocked the ball to Mobley.

Mobley didn't attack Leonard immediately after holding the ball, but greeted Jackson, who quickly came up and made a pick-and-roll.

Mobley is 1.93m tall and fast. He is about the same size as Francis and even has a very similar offensive style.

After Leonard was picked and rolled by Jackson, Mobley's defender became Anthony.

Facing this familiar "old cat", Anthony did not choose to use his body to delay, but retreated while defending, always putting his body on Mobley's breakthrough route.

Facing Anthony's "concession-style" defense, Mobley quickly reached the three-second zone.

"Melo's defense seems to be a bit problematic, allowing Mobley to break into the inside so easily." In the commentary, Varel shook his head repeatedly at Anthony's poor defense.

"A rookie is a rookie. There is always a price to pay to enter the NBA. I heard that Melo's defense in the NCAA is not very good. This will definitely be even worse in the NBA. If it weren't for Bowen who played against him, he basically didn't have much offense. Ability, I am afraid he will also be blown out by the opposing players." Drexler said gloatingly, as a star of the Rockets, he did not hide his partiality at all.

"Well, if Mobley and Anthony can stalemate on offense, it will definitely be good news for the Rockets." Varel did not forget to flatter the home team.

While the two were discussing in the commentary, Mobley had already reached the basket and was about to make a shot.

Anthony was still right in front of Mobley's breakthrough. Seeing that Mobley was about to make a layup, he didn't immediately jump up to block the shot, but kept waiting.

"Melo, go up!"

Seeing that Anthony still didn't defend, Bzdelik, who was a little dissatisfied before, couldn't help but shouted at this time.

Before Bzdelik finished speaking, Mobley made a shot, and he attacked the right basket.

Anthony still didn't jump up, just reached out and blocked it casually.

"Damn it!"

Bzdelik couldn't help hiding his face when he saw Anthony's defense. This kind of defense was useless. He didn't know what happened to Anthony today. The offensive end was hesitant, and the defensive end was not working hard.

However, Mobley did not attack the right basket. Facing Anthony's defense, he suddenly pulled the lever in the air, twirled and passed Anthony's side, and switched to his left hand to prepare to score from the left side of the basket.

At this moment, Anthony, who had been waiting for an opportunity, jumped up from behind Mobley, and at the moment Mobley shot, he waved his hand.

"Snapped!"

A big hot pot directly covered the ball, and then grabbed the ball.

Cruel catch!
Anthony has long known that Mobley is a left-hander, but how could Mobley think that a rookie who is familiar with his offensive style, Anthony seems to be stepping back in defense, waiting for Mobley to take it lightly!
Anthony blocked the shot and rebounded in the backcourt, and rushed out to the frontcourt in the astonishment of everyone.

After the Rockets players reacted, Anthony was almost reaching the three-point line. At this time, Francis and Jackson, who were on the outermost side, reacted, and hurriedly double-teamed Anthony from left to right.

Seeing Francie and Jackson who were double-teaming, Anthony suddenly accelerated, and before the two of them came together, they rushed out of the encirclement and rushed to the frontcourt. The fast speed was like a sharp sword, unstoppable.

Francie and Jackson ran hard for a while, without even touching the hem of Anthony's clothes, they could only look at Anthony's back panting, their eyes full of helplessness.

Anthony ran to the frontcourt, because it was an away game, he did not choose the most energy-saving layup to end the offense, but chose the scoring method that could boost morale the most.

When it was one step away from the free throw line, Anthony held his breath, jumped up suddenly, and followed his body to rotate a large circle in mid-air, a full 360 degrees.

"boom!"

After Anthony finished the circle, he pressed the ball into the basket with one hand with his right hand.

360-degree swivel dunk, Carter's signature moves, Anthony perfectly copied it in the Toyota Center!
The Nuggets' bench went crazy instantly. They jumped up one by one, desperately waving their arms and the towels in their hands. The most exaggerated one was Chris Anderson, a Californian whose temper was not inferior to Nene's at all. , At this time, he shouted loudly in his mouth, "I'm stupid! I'm stupid!", and the saliva splashed more excitedly than his successful dunk.

Bzdelik also reached out and punched his chest. It wasn't until now that he realized that he had misunderstood Anthony just now. The team's rookie was far better than he had imagined.

After Anthony dunked, the whole person landed lightly. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then raised his right hand and stretched out his index finger to point at all the fans at the scene.

"Hush!..."

As if the mocking switch had been pressed, nearly [-] fans booed loudly.

However, the corners of Anthony's mouth were raised slightly, revealing a melon-like smile, then he withdrew his hand, put his palm next to his ear, and turned his head to listen to the fans' voices.

"Hush!..."

The boos of the fans became louder, and the deafening sound could be heard more than ten miles away from the arena.

Drexler's face was livid and silent at this time, and Varel also forgot how to flatter. The Anthony in front of him was too crazy. He first imitated Carter's moves and wreaked havoc on the Rockets' basket, and then he even imitated With Iverson's actions to draw the hatred of the fans on the scene.

It's too cruel!

The Rockets players were all still in the backcourt. Seeing Anthony's actions, they all became angry. They gritted their teeth and wanted to tear Anthony apart. halftime.

When Anthony ran back, he saw Yao Ming also looked depressed. He couldn't help but wonder if he had done too much. If the little giant's self-confidence was finally hit and a domino effect was triggered, it would be a bit contrary to his original intention. .

"Melo, you are so fucking handsome!"

As soon as Anthony returned to the backcourt, Nene stepped forward and punched him directly, and then pulled him and shouted excitedly.

The other players of the Nuggets also gathered around. Although they didn't speak, they could see the excitement on their faces.

"Melo, listen, this boo, seriously, this is the biggest I've ever heard since I joined the NBA, you are so fucking powerful, this is so fucking cool!"

Nene is still yelling and cursing, his temper is extremely hot, this kind of person is often not deep in the city, and his emotions are all in words, and now he is so excited that he almost finds a woman to vent his anger.

Drexler looked at the excited state of the Nuggets players, his face was gloomy and he still didn't speak, but he also understood Anthony's actions. Although he was very arrogant and hated, he had to say that his series of actions Thoroughly inspired the morale of the Nuggets.

Drexler finally realized that this rookie is not a rookie!

(End of this chapter)