Super Role Player

In the last game of the Devils' schedule in December, the 76ers went to Oakland to challenge the current No. 1 Warriors in the Western Conference.

The 76ers have lost two games so far and have a record of 20 wins and 2 losses, ranking first in the league, while the Warriors have a record of 19 wins and 3 losses, losing one more game than the 76ers, which happens to be second in the league.

As a result, this direct match between the two teams became a battle for the top spot between the Eastern and Western teams, as well as a battle for the top spot in the league.

Before this game, the Warriors had a day of rest. Compared with the 76ers who had two games in two days and traveled a long distance, they had some physical advantages.

Oakland is adjacent to San Francisco. It is rumored that the new owner of the Warriors has always wanted to move the team to San Francisco, just across the bridge. However, due to financial and arena constraints, it has never been possible. However, in fact, even if the Warriors are located in Oakland, its attraction Most of the fans are from San Francisco.

San Francisco is the largest Chinese community in the United States. It has the largest Chinese population in the United States. In the past, when Anxi came to San Francisco to play games, he would always turn Oracle Arena into his second home court. However, this season is different.

With the rapid improvement of the Warriors' record, the 76ers and Anxi have become one of the Warriors' biggest opponents. The influence of American local thinking is very heavy, so in front of the Warriors, the 76ers and Anxi have also become enemies.

With Anxi's appearance, Oracle Arena was filled with boos, with only a few cheers in the corners, showing the large number of local Chinese.

And when Anxi waved to the group of Chinese, the boos in the arena actually got louder. Anxi smiled and didn't care.

James Anderson, who had just returned from injury, smacked his lips: "Are these Golden State fans afraid of you? An?"

Anxi shook his head: "Don't be ridiculous James, this game is not easy to win..."

Anxi saw the scrappy Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, as well as Draymond Green, who has made great progress this season.

Anxi walked over, said hello to Curry and the others, and chatted for a while.

"Stephen, you guys played well this year, you are a big dark horse." Anxi called the Warriors a big dark horse. The meaning was obvious. Anxi did not recognize the Warriors as a strong team.

Stephen Curry didn't argue with Anxi. He bit his braces and looked like a bad boy. He muttered: "Don't play word games with me, Anxi!"

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Draymond Green came over from the other side. Draymond Green was so dark that when he grinned, he showed a set of white teeth. It was very funny. Anxi thought, Draymond Green You can even advertise toothpaste for black people.

Draymond Green's trash talk skills are much better than Stephen Curry's. As soon as he saw Anxi, he replied: "Anxi, we will press you hard on the floor of the Oracle Arena in this game." of!"

Anxi waved his hand and ignored the Warriors players. However, he still saw the Warriors' vigor and positivity from the words of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green.

The starting players from both sides exchanged pleasantries and then took their positions on the court.

The Warriors' success this season relies on their starting lineup that is both offensive and defensive, starting with point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Klay Thompson, small forward Harrison Barnes, power forward Draymond Green and Center Andrew Bogut.

Except for center Bogut, the other four players can shoot from beyond the three-point line. And except for Stephen Curry, the other four players have certain one-on-one individual defense capabilities and certain assist defense capabilities. That's it. A lineup with excellent offense and defense helped the Warriors achieve an excellent record of 19 wins and 3 losses at the start of the game.

For the 76ers, McAway and Pau Gasol have not yet returned. For this game, Brett Brown gave the team a regular starting lineup, starting point guard Ishmael Smith, shooting guard An Xi, small forward Jae Crowder, power forward Channing Frye and center Nerlens Noel, and starting point guard Ishmael Smith, naturally took into account the defense of Stephen Curry.

In the Warriors' offense, Curry's ball-handling offense is still very important. It is obviously the safest way to send Ishmael Smith to guard him all the time.

At the beginning of the game, Nolens Noel and Andrew Bogut jumped the ball. In the end, Andrew Bogut, who had evolved into a floor-flowing insider, first dialed back the basketball and grabbed the ball for the first attack.

Anxi quickly retreated and faced Klay Thompson.

Klay Thompson has also experienced an explosion this season. His scoring data of 22.7 points per game so far means that Klay Thompson is making great progress on the road to become an All-Star shooting guard. This also means that Anxi’s task in this game is to prevent death. Le Thompson is the new star at the No. 2 position.

Klay Thompson's offensive ability with the ball is not strong. He is better at catching and shooting by running without the ball. Draymond Green and Stephen Curry in the Warriors are both excellent passers. This gives Klay Thompson has a good living space, which of course also puts Anxi's defensive pressure in this game.

The Warriors played a simple outside pick-and-roll at the beginning. After the pick-and-roll, the ball was handed to Curry. Curry took a step in and made a jump shot. With a bang, it missed the basket.

Nolens Noel firmly protected the rebound and then passed the basketball to Anxi.

And then, Anxi will face the Warriors' young and powerful wings. Klay Thompson and Harrison Barnes are both above-average single defense players. Anxi also knows that Andre is still sitting on the Warriors' bench. Iguodala, he is destined to be beaten by the Warriors on the offensive end in this game.

In the first attack of the opening game, Klay Thompson was defending Anxi. He stayed close to Anxi and did not give Anxi much room to display.

Anxi chose to play from behind. He turned around and took two steps forward. Then he suddenly turned over and shot a jumper.

Klay Thompson's defense was very good, and Anxi hadn't found his touch at the beginning, so this ball was also a hit.

The two teams fought hard one after another, and the Warriors, who grabbed the rebound, started their offense again.

At this time, Warriors new coach Steve Kerr frowned on the sidelines. Anxi's first goal was not scored, but he could see that Klay Thompson was struggling to defend Anxi. Anxi's post-up singles Very strong, Steve Kerr even felt that Anxi's post-up play was even better than that of his No. 23 teammate back then.

Steve Kerr also knows that there are still many weapons in Anxi's offensive arsenal that have not been used. Perhaps the most rare thing for the Warriors in this game is to prevent Anxi from death.

In the Warriors' offense, Draymond Green provided another high-quality outside screen, and it was Stephen Curry. He took a step laterally and accelerated through Ishmael Smith's defense. This time, Stephen Curry's breakthrough was very determined. After rushing into the paint, he dodged Nolens Noel's defensive block and threw the basketball into the basket.

The ball was scored, the Warriors got the first point of the game, and the Oracle Arena was filled with excitement.

And then, Nolens Noel clapped his hands helplessly, turned around to pick up the ball, and served from the backcourt.

Ismail Smith controlled the ball in the frontcourt and immediately passed the basketball to Anxi. Anxi did not hesitate and started another wave of singles.

He assumed a triple-threat posture outside the three-point line, and then stretched out his steps. After Klay Thompson shook his defensive focus, Anxi accelerated and took a step towards the inside.

At this time, Harrison Barnes on the other side quickly came to help defend.

Anxi didn't even look at Harrison Barnes, took another step forward, and then passed the ball without looking at anyone, throwing the basketball to Jae Crowder, who was already open in front of him.

Jae Crowder jumped slightly and shot the basketball from beyond the three-point line.

Then, the white net flower turned up and all the Warriors fans at the scene opened their mouths. The ball was scored! Three points!

Jack Crowder has been in hot form recently. In this game, Anxi provided an assist in the opening game, helping him score a three-pointer! The excellent form of both teams also gave this game a good start.