The era of point forwards in the NBA

Chapter 251 The Winning Streak Interrupted (Please Subscribe, Ask For A Monthly Pass)

After changing sides, the Nuggets continued to launch a fierce attack in the third quarter.

Billups and Anthony didn't want to let the Thunder go. They knew that facing a strong offensive team, as long as they were given a chance to breathe, there would be future troubles.

The Thunder's offense still hasn't improved because they have to deal with defense.

Anthony pinpointed Lin Yue and Curry, either turned around and shot a jumper, or went to the basket to cause damage.

Just like people who like to squeeze wool, they won't stop after taking a little advantage.

Lin Yue also played more and more anxiously. The fast break opportunity he finally got was because of his long pass.

At this time the score was 60 to 47, and the Nuggets' lead came to 13 points.

Billups served the ball to Anthony. Anthony wanted to find Curry again and continue to use his physical advantage to eat alone, but Lin Yue's help defense made him stop thinking and pass the ball to Kenyon Martin who ran from the inside.

Kenyon Martin ran to the top of the arc to respond, a rare style of play, and Kenyon Martin will be used to transition.

Then the ball returned to Billups, Kenyon Martin took advantage of the air cut, with the help of Nene's screen, he got a good position.

At this time, Billups caught the ball and threw it above the basket. Kenyon Martin jumped high, smashed the ball into the basket, and ended the attack with a powerful alley.

"The Nuggets' offense is unhurried. They have already found the Thunder's breakthrough. Continuous offenses lead to more loopholes for them. If they don't adjust in time, the point difference will further widen." Reggie Miller said.

It is difficult for the Thunder to adapt to such a venue and schedule.

As the center of the team, Lin Yue's tactical status can be seen. If there is a problem with him, it will be difficult for the Thunder's offense to continue. Compared with controlling the field, Curry, who mainly plays points this season, focuses on scoring.

He also couldn't help Lin Yue share the pressure, and the Thunder returned to the singles of last season.

Facing Anthony's defense with the ball, Durant turned sharply and went to the basket, causing damage.

Although he won the chance of free throws, this scoring method consumes the player's physical energy.

With Durant's two free throws, the point difference remained at 13 points.

It didn't take long for Billups to find the offensive touch, a murderous three-pointer and a layup, scoring five points in a row.

The point difference was widened to 18 points. After that, after the whole game, the Thunder failed to close the score and accepted the fate of losing.

The referee blew his whistle and the game ended. The Nuggets beat the Thunder 112-95 at home.

In this game, Anthony played well, making 22 of 12 shots, 2 of 1 three-pointers, 9 of 9 free throws, 34 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists.

JR Smith also scored 19 points. The nerve knife has good firepower today. This season he will attack the best sixth man.

At the end of the game, the Thunder's record became 16 wins and 6 losses, and the 7-game winning streak was interrupted.

Both Curry and Durant scored 20+ points, but tonight Lin Yue didn't score in double figures in terms of scoring and assists. It can be said that the team lost miserably because he was out of form.

After the game, Lin Yue didn't even go to the press conference with the coach, and sat alone in the locker room with a very self-blaming expression on his face.

Curry wanted to step forward to comfort him, but was stopped by Durant.

"This situation is normal. Which player can guarantee to perform well in every game, not to mention that Lin is just a rookie. With back-to-back and high altitude, I didn't perform well the first time I came here." Curry said loudly.

"Of course I know, but he can't listen to it now. His self-esteem is too high, and he will definitely attribute the loss to himself. Give him some time and let him think about it. These must be experienced." Durant said softly, taking Curry to the press conference first.

Lin Yue also heard the conversation between the two, but the process of the game kept appearing in his mind. He made some low-level mistakes, he was not decisive in attacking, and there were problems in defense.

Although it is affected by the environment, many players can get high scores when they are not in good physical condition, but they can't even perform at their usual level. I thought it was a close game, but I lost on my own.

Lin Yue's heart was not feeling well.

Losing is not good, not just for him, but for the whole team, the atmosphere is very dull.

When Lin Yue passed the press conference, he just heard the reporter's question.

"I would like to ask the coach, Lin Yue's performance today is not outstanding. Could this be his original strength? After receiving more attention, he will also hit the rookie wall. The so-called genius is only because people didn't pay attention at first."

The reporter's words were like a needle stuck in Lin Yue's body, which seemed to be true. Lin Yue also vaguely felt this way. This game was also the same. Whenever he decided to play singles, someone would come up to help defend him. With his confrontation and ability, he couldn't beat Billups or Anthony. He was indeed just an ordinary rookie.

The victory during this period made him a little carried away. In this world full of talents, all he can do is to catch up, not overlook. It takes a process to become stronger.

He needs to learn how to play in the NBA, and how to deal with the situation where the defense will be more focused in the future.

"Nothing, we all know that the home court of the Nuggets is one of the most difficult home games in the NBA. Especially this season, they are very strong, the lineup is well allocated, and the players are in hot condition. After just going through a difficult victory, it is not easy to be able to stand on the stage. You must know that he played almost 20+10. There is a problem with my tactics. I will adjust the rotation of the players in the future." Coach Brooks told reporters.

The reporter had nothing to say in the face of such an all-encompassing round. He wanted to find some black spots, but neither the coach nor the players complained about Lin Yue's performance.

Lin Yue returned to the bus silently after listening.

"This is just a trivial matter. We must fight back in the next game." Lin Yue clenched his fists and choked up.

The next game will be two days later, and they will challenge the Dallas Mavericks at home. They are also a formidable opponent. The Mavericks are currently 18 wins and 7 losses, ranking below the Thunder. However, Kidd and Nuo Tianwang lead the team.

After the first battle with the Nuggets, the Thunder revealed obvious problems that made experts discover that this team is too young, which brings enthusiasm and firepower, but at the same time, there will be many problems caused by newcomers, such as control of the situation and mentality.

Some off-court factors are restricting this group of talented guys. The lack of experience is bound to suffer. The unfavorable schedule for the next period of time has just begun, and there are still many challenges for the three thunderbolts to face.

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