The Fifth Point Guard

Wagner's breakthrough layup failed, ending this wave of consecutive offenses since the start of the game.

Camby grabbed the rebound and handed it to Iverson.

Iverson gave Wagner a meaningful look, then dribbled the ball forward and ran away.

Although he didn't speak, his eyes revealed everything: Do you know why you are the third child?

Not very lethal, but extremely insulting!

Wagner reacted and immediately chased after him.

On the offensive end in the first quarter, the Nuggets' offense was very fierce.

Anthony and Iverson took turns putting pressure on the Cavaliers' basket. James and Shentong, who were facing each other, really couldn't contain them on the defensive end.

For Iverson, STO's biggest defensive difficulty is that his speed is too fast!

Due to his small stature and quick change of direction, Shentong's pursuit of defense is much more difficult and expensive than Iverson's own.

Only fast will not break!

Even if Shentong used the "nine solid gold moves", it could not completely restrict Iverson.

This is a different feeling than playing against Kobe and McGrady.

Carter: So I'm not counted this time?

Against players like Kobe and Tracy McGrady, Shentong's defense was aware and responsive, just like a punch on the wall.

The walls will shake and the fists will bleed.

But the feeling of defending Iverson is a bit like cutting off the water with a knife, and there is nowhere to focus.

Comparing Shentong's defense to a piece of paper, then Iverson's offense is like a needle.

The paper has a large area and can cover a wide range, but Iverson's offense is the needle, attacking only one point.

No matter how large the paper is, it can't protect it from this needle.

Arriving in Denver, Iverson rekindled his desire for a championship.

For a star with a deep obsession, this desire is like finding an oasis in the desert.

Whether it was a flash in the pan or a mirage, for Iverson, he saw hope.

Facing Shentong's defense, Iverson made a sharp change and took a slight step forward.

After the breakthrough, he followed up with a jump step, leaning to the side, and shot with difficulty.

Although Varejao tried his best to block the shot, Iverson's ball had a high parabola and fell steadily into the net.

After the first quarter, the Cavaliers trailed the Nuggets by 6 points, 21-27.

In the second quarter, at the suggestion of Paul Silas, the Cavaliers and Nuggets played against each other.

8 points for offense and 2 points for defense.

The Cavaliers have never been afraid of fighting fast.

STO's kaleidoscope of performance on the offensive end made the Nuggets start to work on defense.

So on the offensive end, the Nuggets' performance was not as good as in the first quarter.

After the first half, the Cavaliers led the Nuggets by 1 point 50-49, winning by 7 points in a single quarter.

This game is of great significance to the Nuggets. After all, this is the first time the golden duo faces the defending champion.

This is a litmus test.

In the second half, the game entered a heated stage.

Blake received his fourth foul on the defensive end and had to take a rest.

Earl Boykins appears!

Boykins, who is 1.65 meters tall, is the second shortest player in American NBA history, behind Tiny Bogues, who is 1.60 meters tall.

Because of his height disadvantage, Boykins had a difficult start in the NBA.

In the first two years of his career, Boykins could only rely on 10-day short contracts to circulate among various teams in the league.

Wherever there is a shortage of people, there is a need to fill it.

By the 2002-03 season, Boykins announced that he would never sign a 10-day contract again.

Sometimes, when people strive for a breath, God will also give them a chance.

The Golden State Warriors, who were short of a backup guard, offered Boykins an olive branch.

In that season, Boykins, who was not in danger of being fired for the first time, vented all his energy on the court.

He became the team's first backup point guard, averaging 8.8 points and 3.2 assists per game.

By the 2003-04 season, Boykins signed with the rebuilding Denver Nuggets.

Here, George Karl gave him a full new role and made Boykins the team's third scoring point behind Anthony and Martin.

The following season, Boykins has become the league's leading substitute scorer.

In the selection of the best sixth man, Boykins ranked third.

He is also the shortest player in NBA history to score more than 30 points in a single game.

Between the 1.83-meter Iverson and the 1.65-meter Boykins, Karl had no choice but to let Boykins defend Shentong.

This is simply an insult to Shentong, who is 2.02 meters tall.

It's like the talented player Sakuragi Hanamichi in Slam Dunk was defended by Hainan team's Gong Yi.

In front of Boykins, Shentong only needed to pull up to make an easy shot, but Boykins, who was 1.65 meters tall, kept dangling in front of Shentong with his useless hands.

Now Shen Tong knew how Sakuragi Hanamichi felt at that time.

Absolutely innocuous and insulting to the MAX!

Therefore, STO did not choose to pull out.

He chose to break Boykins' defense with a breakthrough.

Who would have thought that Boykins' speed exceeded Shentong's imagination.

Even faster than Iverson.

Shentong was careless.

He never thought that to be able to stand on the NBA stage with a height of 1.65 meters, he must have one specialty that is the best in the league.

Height is Boykins' disadvantage, but it is also his advantage.

He is short and has a low center of gravity, but he is lightning fast.

As soon as Shentong dribbled the ball, Boykins had already got into his arms.

He almost used his body to hold the ball in his arms, and then immediately launched a fast break with Iverson!

These two people were running so fast that no one could catch up.

James even ran a few steps before giving up resistance.

But STO did not give up.

Because this kind of steal is really embarrassing for Shentong.

Shentong took a big step, and the frequency of his legs was not slower than that of Iverson and Boykins.

Boykins passed the ball to Iverson, and Iverson directly held the ball up with one hand.

The moment Iverson just released the ball, Shentong suddenly jumped out from behind, pressed the ball on the backboard with both hands, and put the ball in his arms!

The goal stunned the fans at the Pepsi Center.

One second the Nuggets players were in high spirits, applauding Boykins' steal, and the next second they were in despair.

The Cavaliers' side was the complete opposite. When Shentong was intercepted, everyone was expressionless. But after Shentong completed picking up the moon with both hands, the players' buttocks seemed to have been exploded by firecrackers, and they all bounced out of their seats.

There are even die-hard STO fans like JR Smith who worshiped STO.

Looking back, Shentong, who already knew Boykins' advantages, focused on his dribbling.

After only one dribble, Shentong took three steps, left Boykins behind, and then sent a one-handed dunk!

This miserable dunked guy is really Marcus Camby.

Camby, who was destined to serve as the background for the best goal of the night, walked to the basket with the ball depressed and prepared to serve. Then he saw Martin hiding aside and snickering.

"When he jumps up, no one can stop him."

"Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"You didn't even ask me."

After ending the first attack with a dunk, Shentong practiced various basic shooting movements like a chair.

Front pull-up, turnaround layup, post-up singles, turn-over jump shot.

Shentong used various postures to rub and abuse little Boyi.

Tall boys all know how good short girls are.

Nonsence!

Boykins was beaten into a sieve.

But you can't blame him. It would be a dream for him to replace any 1.65-meter player to defend the NBA's scoring leader.

Originally, George Karl hoped that Boykins could make achievements on the offensive end after playing, which could make up for his deficiencies on defense. Who knew that on the offensive end, Boykins would gradually be adapted to his speed? Completely under the shadow of defense.

For those who are taller than himself, Boykins has been successful in using speed to break through. However, when his pull-up jumper was slapped off the court by Shentong at the highest point, Boykins' mentality seemed to have changed.

After being blocked, he seemed to walk to the sideline to serve, but he obviously hit Shentong's waist hard.

Shentong was fine, but Boykins was almost knocked down by Shentong's indestructible kidneys.

"Hey, little man, be careful and don't bump into King Kong again."

Shentong's words are full of profound meaning.

Strengthen your kidneys and strengthen your body!

Boykins became angry and replied: "Really? But why do I feel that you are soft all over your body? No wonder you named your daughter Soft (Rourou). Your whole family is so soft!"

Shentong originally planned to argue with Boykins, but after hearing this, Shentong's face changed instantly.

There was a sharp flash in his eyes, as cold as ice.

Boykins' words touched Shentong's backbone.

You can make fun of me, but you can never insult my family!

What Boykins said just now was obviously not only humiliating Shentong, but also targeted Shentong's daughter and wife Dubov.

Anthony, who was standing next to Shentong and Boykins, felt something was wrong when he heard the trash talk from his teammates. When Shentong changed his attitude, he immediately came out to be the peacemaker.

"Shen, I'm sorry, please give me some face. He didn't mean any harm. Earl was just talking rubbish casually, and he definitely didn't mean any offense." Anthony stopped in front of Shen Tong.

"Really?" Shen Tong looked at Anthony, who shuddered involuntarily after making eye contact with Shen Tong.

"No, that's what I meant, the one you understand."

Boykins, however, continued to speak quickly, completely unaware of the situation he had fallen into.

"Damn it, Earl, shut up!" Anthony rarely became angry at his teammates.

"Hey, Cameron, where are you from?" Boykins yelled at Anthony dissatisfied.

Shentong stretched out his long arm and grabbed Boykins' collar.

A little man with a height of 1.65 meters was almost lifted up by Shentong!

"Damn it!" Boykins pushed Shentong's arm away with both hands and quickly backed away.

At this point other Nuggets players also intervened to separate the two.

Iverson also held his little brother in his arms.

After all, there are not many players shorter than him on the basketball court.

Anthony has been comforting Shentong.

"Shen, that's it. I'll educate him properly. Don't take what happened just now to your heart."

When the referee asked what happened between the two, Anthony immediately explained to the referee: "It was just a small friction just now, and now the old suspicion has been settled."

For Anthony's sake, the referees did not punish the conflict between Shentong and Boykins just now.

In fact, fortunately, Anthony was present just now and suppressed a battle filled with smoke.

George Karl called a timeout.

Back on the bench, Boykins was still complaining that Anthony was not interesting enough.

"Cameron, what's wrong with you? Even though Shentong is your good friend, two teams are competing now, and I am your teammate. You should be on my side!"

Boykins blushed and said loudly to Anthony.

"Did I give you shame?" Anthony suddenly acted like a big boss.

Seeing that Anthony seemed to have turned against him, Boykins immediately fell silent.

"I was just helping you, otherwise do you think you can stand here well now? I know Shentong. He cares about his wife and family very much. You can argue with him, but never involve his family. Got it? ?"

After listening to Anthony's words, the resentment on Boykins' face lessened slightly.

But soon, he said unconvinced: "Even if he gets mad, so what? This is Denver, and besides, this is your territory, what else can he do to me?"

Obviously, Boykins knows Anthony's background and thinks that Shentong can't do much here.

Anthony smiled bitterly and said: "Earl, you really underestimate the Easterners. Do you think the Hong Gang is joking? They are all supporters of STO."

Hong Gang?

Boykins had heard something.

It was a union composed entirely of Chinese.

Boykins is completely exhausted.

It can make Anthony feel afraid, so Boykins certainly doesn't dare to do it again.

Back to the game.

Shentong hit the basket continuously as soon as he came up. The first time he broke through and made a layup, and the second time he not only scored a dunk, but also caused Camby to foul, making the score 2+1.

Anthony kept shaking his head when he saw this.

"I knew it was going to be like this. Earl, that idiot, got off on his own and left the tough stuff on us."

Iverson certainly knows what Anthony is talking about.

Boykins has touched the reverse scale of STO, so STO will dominate the court in his own way and educate the Denver Nuggets.

God will also be angry!

STO started 100% killing mode in the second half of the third quarter!

Blake left the field with six fouls, and Kleiza was fouled four times by Shentong in just one quarter.

The fearful Karl didn't even dare to send Boykins again, for fear of adding fuel to the fire.

Boykins is now completely at odds with Shentong.

forgive?

STO will not forgive.

This is an unforgivable mistake.

Forgiveness is what God does, and Shentong is responsible for sending the Nuggets to meet God!

The golden guns collapsed under the explosion of Shentong.

Shentong seemed to be going crazy, constantly attacking the Nuggets' basket.

With 1 minute left in the fourth quarter, the score on the field was 120-89.

When the score was still tight in the first half of the third quarter, Shentong completely broke the balance between the two teams and quickly widened the point difference.

Anthony and Iverson's debut together was a mess.

This game seems to indicate the future of the Golden Double Gun.

Shentong scored 17 points in the first half and 33 points in the second half. He scored 50 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 4 steals and 3 blocks, becoming an invincible presence.

Under STO's strong performance, Iverson's performance was relatively inferior.

Although Iverson also scored 30 points, 4 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals, he was a full 20 points behind Shentong in scoring and lost the game by a large margin. In any case, in the decisive battle with Shentong , Dong Ai lost.

At the press conference after the game, STO rarely said harsh words.

"As long as there is Earl Boykins' team in the future, I will go all out to kill and kill!"

This is family. Everyone has a bottom line. Once you touch it, it will be too late for you to regret it.

STO's rare harsh words made many reporters present shudder.

This guy, who has always been very tolerant, low-key and friendly, could actually say such a thing.

Many reporters at the scene asked what happened between Shentong and Boykins, which made Shentong so angry.

After understanding what happened, many people expressed their understanding.

After all, it was indeed Boykins' fault.

STO's words were interpreted by many media as Boykins' career in the NBA may be coming to an end.