I’m Really Playing Basketball

Before the Christmas Day game on December 25, the Warriors and Bucks coincidentally had a record of 30 wins and 2 losses.

One of the two teams is the best in the Western Conference, and the other is the best in the Eastern Conference.

Such a collision between two teams can definitely be called Mars hitting the Earth.

What's more, this year's regular season MVP competition between Chen Xiao and Antetokounmpo is also very interesting.

In the first half of the season, Chen Xiao averaged 34 points, 13 rebounds and 11.5 assists per game, while Antetokounmpo averaged 30 points, 13.5 rebounds and 8.5 assists per game.

The statistics and performance of the two of them this season can be regarded as god-level. Even in the history of the NBA, they can be regarded as legendary performances.

Moreover, the two not only have beautiful statistics, but are also extremely efficient.

Antetokounmpo averaged 30 points per game and only took 19 shots per game. He averaged 19 shots per game, which is actually not many. In the Bucks, Curry and Durant both averaged more than 18 shots per game. .

The whole world knows that the Bucks' offense relies on these three people. After all, these three were super scorers who scored 40+ in two games in last year's finals.

The offense of these three people can play a team with three people, and there is no problem at all.

Therefore, this season, Durant of the Bucks averaged 18.3 shots per game and contributed 28.5 points per game.

Curry averages 18.5 shots per game and can contribute 28.1 points per game.

In the history of the NBA, only the Big Three of the Bucks can average more than 28 points per game in a single season.

These three people can be said to have maximized their efficiency and are the most efficient offensive trio in NBA history.

The reason why the three of them can score so efficiently and evenly is because their offensive areas are really in sync.

Antetokounmpo's impact at the basket is explosive, and his impact at the basket will definitely rank among the top three in history.

And Durant is outstanding in the mid-range, and he can definitely rank among the top three in history.

Curry is invincible from beyond the three-point line, and he is also among the top three players in history from beyond the three-point line.

The key is that all three can pass the ball and hold the ball, which means that all three can cooperate with each other.

It can be said that the combination of Antetokounmpo, Durant and Curry that can complement each other and cooperate with each other is simply unique in the NBA.

Even the trio of Chen Xiao, Wade and Luo Ge are not as adaptable as the three of them in terms of hardware.

Moreover, the three of them, like Chen Xiaoluo and Wade's trio, have played together for many years and have a great understanding.

In this case, it makes sense that most experts and media fans in the NBA are optimistic about this team.

If it hadn't been for the epidemic in 2020, when the Bucks were suspended due to the epidemic, there would not be any suspense about the championships in the past three years, and they would definitely belong to this team.

Many people say that with such a team, you can beat them in a game, but it is impossible to beat them in a series.

In last season's Finals, facing the Lakers and the league's strongest forward defense, Durant, Curry and Antetokounmpo played a total of 6 40+ goals, two each, in six games. That's an average of 40+ per game.

This means that as long as one of the three is outstanding and the other two are average, it will be difficult for you to defeat them.

Therefore, regardless of the fact that Chen Xiao has been the number one player in the official MVP rankings since the beginning of this season.

Chen Xiao has the greatest chance of being MVP this season, and the odds are also the most favorable for Chen Xiao.

However, this season's league's best record, whether it is gambling companies or expert media fans, they are still more optimistic about the Bucks.

In particular, the Bucks did not retreat in the regular season this season. They still followed Chen Xiao and the Warriors to compete for regular season results without letting go.

Therefore, before this game, most teams felt that even if it was an away game, the Bucks had the highest winning rate.

Of course, regardless of the outcome, this game will definitely attract a lot of attention.

Regardless of fans, Wade, Luo Ge, and even league president Jordan, Magic, Duncan, O'Neal and others appeared on the scene.

Especially Duncan.

It's very rare for Duncan to appear on the sidelines of the court, especially if it's not a Spurs game.

It can only be said that with the attention added by so many media outlets across the United States for so long, even Duncan, a stone Buddha, was attracted by this game.

Therefore, seeing former teammate Duncan appear on the sidelines, Maizi, who was the TNT commentator for this game, also smiled and said: "Thank you to the Bucks and Warriors. I haven't seen Tim for two years. I didn't expect that." Even his beard is gray."

After saying this, Chris Webber next to him didn't know how to complain.

Except for his beard, nothing about Duncan is white.

Of course, he thought so in his heart, but Weber still smiled and said: "The zombie king will also grow old."

In a game that was not the Spurs' game, Duncan, who had been diving for a long time after retiring, was brought out. Before the game started, Maizi and Webber were madly complaining about Duncan, the low-key diving king.

After the super giant retired, even Nowitzki would often come out and say a few words, Duncan, he really disappeared on the spot.

If it weren't for the fact that many of Duncan's opponents are still in the NBA, or even the NBA's rulers, I'm afraid everyone would have forgotten about Duncan.

"In the history of the NBA, Tim and I are the only two super giants who have defeated the peak God and the peak DAC at the same time!"

After complaining about Duncan, Maizi said very proudly.

Well, Maizi is right.

When he was with the Magic, in the 2004 Eastern Conference finals, he and Duncan defeated the second-year Chen Xiao and finally won the championship.

Later, the combination of him and Duncan also became one of Chen Xiao's biggest obstacles in the East.

Later, after he and Duncan came to the Spurs, in the finals, they defeated the Bucks' Big Three who had reached their peak that year, and even Ray Allen.

It can be said that his and Duncan's record is also the reason why the group of celebrities who Maizi can defeat with his three championships dare not speak.

The three championships Maizi and Duncan won together are really valuable.

Wade Yao Ming, Chen Xiao James, Durant Curry, Antetokounmpo, James and Oden.

It can be said that these three championships have killed three of the top ten in history and four of the top ten in history.

Therefore, when Maizi is explaining, he will always mention his great achievements from time to time.

In his career, he has been able to achieve three peaks in the top ten in history, plus four quasi-top ten in history. This is not justified.

Historically, James has killed Rose in the Eastern Conference, and he was so proud.

In any case, with so many celebrities and celebrities, and with Maizi's very interesting and interesting commentary, this much-anticipated game really raised the expectations of the audience and the fans in front of the TV. full.

On the court, after the two teams warmed up, the starters of the two teams also appeared on the court.

For the Warriors, who are playing at home in this game, the starting lineup is center Chen Xiao, power forward Marvin Bagley, small forward Wiggins, shooting guard Herbert Jones, and point guard Morant.

As for the Bucks playing away, center Antetokounmpo, power forward Bobby Portis, small forward Durant, shooting guard Jrue Holiday, and point guard Curry.

Compared with last season's finals, there are two changes in the Bucks' starting lineup. Al Horford left the team after winning the championship, while Bucks guard Brogdon wanted a new job. A better contract was exchanged by the Bucks for 31-year-old veteran Jrue Holiday, who has good statistics but has always been unsuccessful.

Before Holiday came to the Bucks, he moved to many teams and had never played in the playoffs in his career. This record is quite annoying.

Before coming to the Bucks, Holiday could be said to be the representative player for weak teams in the league.

Just like players such as Lu Wei and Crawford back then.

But after coming to the Bucks this season, Holiday's performance was eye-catching. The Bucks originally valued his offense. Unexpectedly, after this guy came to the Bucks, his defense was also very good.

It should be said that after he came to the Bucks, his offense became soy sauce. Except for attacking when he was on the bench, he basically acted as an offensive deterrent at other times. He didn't take many shots and focused on defense.

So far this season, many people say that Holiday is one of the best defensive guards in the league and can be selected for the first defense.

The Bucks now feel like the Warriors opened the blind box and got Herbert Jones.

In this game, Holiday, the surprise of the Bucks this season, and Herbert Jones, the surprise of the Warriors, are both starting players.

There is also the Bucks' starting power forward Portis. This 2015 first-round back-end rookie has been playing as a substitute for the Bucks in the past. After Dream Green and Al Horford left one after another, this season is also his first time. As a starter, his performance as a starter was very good, averaging a double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds per game.

The fact that Bobby Portis can serve as the starter is also related to his previous outstanding performance as a substitute.

As a substitute last season, he scored 11+7, averaging only 20 minutes of playing time per game. With this data, he also had a 46% three-point shooting rate. For an inside player, this is simply amazing. A perfect fit for the Bucks' Big Three.

Because the Bucks' Big Three have Antetokounmpo, they need the other four players to be able to pull away.

At the same time, to create singles opportunities for Durant, others also need to be able to pull away.

Durant is invincible in one-on-one singles, Antetokounmpo is almost invincible in one-on-one breakthroughs, and Curry is also invincible in one-on-one running, catching and shooting. The three prerequisites for invincibility are The three of them tried not to be double-teamed.

And Portis has perfectly filled the vacancy left by Al Horford's departure.

More importantly, Bobby Portis broke out last season, and he signed a five-year, 30 million contract with the Bucks last season. It was a normal price at the time, but now it looks like a bargain.

Portis, a mobile big man with such great offensive rebounds and good three-pointers, in this era, is an inside man who perfectly fits the small ball tactics. If you go to other teams, you will start with at least 15 million. For 15 million, you may not be able to sign him. Get players like that.

At the beginning of the game, the jump ball of the two teams was Marvin Bagley and Antetokounmpo. In the end, amid the crazy cheers of the Warriors fans at the scene, the even more excited Marvin Bagley beat Antetokounmpo.

After the jump ball, Warriors point guard Morant dribbled across half court.

Facing Holiday's defense, Morant did not break through.

After all, Holiday has become famous this season.

In a highly anticipated team like the Bucks, as long as you perform, you are not afraid that others will not see it.

Holiday was on other bad teams before, so was his defense bad?

It's definitely not bad, it's just that no one is watching those bad teams.

Even if there are people watching, perhaps Holiday was brought down by his teammates in that game, and those people will not carefully analyze whether the poor defense is Holiday's problem.

Therefore, a good team is indeed extremely important to a player.

Facing Holiday's aggressive defense, Morant called Chen Xiao to start a pick-and-roll.

This is the most basic tactic of the Warriors, and it is enough to beat most teams.

Of course, it takes a little more effort to beat the Bucks, because Portis can switch out, and this game will be against Chen Xiao, the god of basketball. This makes Portis very excited, and his defensive enthusiasm is also very good.

On the court, the rest of the Warriors had already opened up. After Morant and Chen Xiao picked and rolled, they passed the ball to Chen Xiao and then went straight to the basket with nothing. Chen Xiao firmly blocked Holiday. In front of him, Portis, who switched to guard Chen Xiao, could only chase Morant.

It has to be said that Portis, who is 2.08 meters long, is really fast inside. Antetokounmpo, who was pulled slightly outside by Marvin Bagley, saw that Morant had already made an air cut. Ready for recycling.

I have to say that the Bucks' defensive flexibility is really outstanding.

Facing an ordinary team, Chen Xiao only needs to take a quick look at it. Either he did not shrink in time and Morant had a chance, or he shrank very well but missed it and others had a chance.

But this time, the Bucks' defense had almost no loopholes.

Therefore, after Chen Xiao made a fake pass, he did not deceive Holiday.

If he was on the previous garbage team, Holiday would definitely have been fooled, but now in the Bucks, Holiday believes that the teammates behind him will be fine.

So even though he is 10 centimeters shorter than Chen Xiao, Holiday still works very hard to cling to Chen Xiao, trying to create more defensive pressure on Chen Xiao.

Faced with Holiday's hard defense, seeing that all the space around him had been opened up leaving only him and Holiday, Chen Xiao did not rush to take action, but collected the ball and dribbled away with a step-back dribble. Ledi stole the ball and then immediately backed up against Holiday. Chen Xiao did not try to break through Holiday because it was impossible.

All Chen Xiao needs to do is, after leaning on Holiday, lean on him again, and then lean on him again!

After being pushed against by Chen Xiao twice, Holiday was pushed away by Chen Xiao twice in a row. The third time, he continued to press against Chen Xiao.

Only this time, because the second shot was indeed a little far away, in the end, he still gave Chen Xiao room to get up and shoot.

When Chen Xiao turned around and jumped back from outside the three-point line, Holiday's height basically meant he could only do his best and let fate dictate.

Watching this outside singles duel between Chen Xiao and Holiday.

Look at Chen Xiao who is leaning back and taking a shot, and Holiday who is flying in the air trying to block the shot and defend.

Maizi on the sidelines couldn't help but praise: "If you defend well, you can attack even better!"

"Holiday forced God to make a very difficult offensive move. And God, even if he loses his explosive power and cannot get easy offensive opportunities, he can still make such very difficult shots very stably!"

"After such a confrontation, God didn't even change his hand shape when he turned and leaned back from outside the three-point line!"

A swipe!

Three point hit!

Hollow!

Not to mention hitting the board or touching the basket, it seemed like he didn't even touch the net!

This made Holiday a little desperate.

He, who claims to be able to defend himself this season, can allow himself to be unable to guard against Chen Xiao.

However, this goal was unpreventable and had no impact on Chen Xiao!

And, this is just the first one, not the only one!

brush!

brush!

brush!

The Warriors made four consecutive attacks at the beginning, all of which were Chen Xiao singles on Holiday from the outside, and all of them hit!

Chen Xiao made 4 of 4 in the opening game and scored all 10 points of the Warriors' opening game!

"This is the God who became the best defensive player!"

In front of the TV, watching Holiday being blasted by Chen Xiao at the beginning of the game, it reminded Dream Green of the finals that year when he won the best defensive player.

I thought of the scene where I was beaten by Chen Xiao in the finals.

At this time, looking at the figure of the Warriors player on the TV, Dream Green had a look of resentment on his face.

The God who specializes in fighting the strongest appears again!

“The offense felt good today.”

Chen Xiao looked at his hands with great satisfaction.

Throughout his career, when facing key battles, his touch rarely stretched his hips.

So Chen Xiao has always wondered whether he has the hidden attributes of a key player's talent.

Of course, the system does not display this hidden attribute.

Just as Chen Xiao looked at his hands with a smile, Cole on the sidelines made a gesture of raising his thumbs up and hammering his fist downwards.

Cole means, this game...

Let him let go!