On November 8, Beijing time, the San Antonio Spurs played against the Nuggets at home. This was the second time the two teams met in three days. In the last game, the Spurs challenged the Nuggets in a back-to-back away game and returned with a 20-point defeat. After the game, the new boss of the Spurs, the King of the Holy City Chicken Keldon, said that he was not panic and would be ready for the next game.
In today’s game, he did what he said. He took the lead in the opening game and led the team to a perfect start of 13-6. He scored 30 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 6 mistakes to fill the data column. Despite not playing with the ball in the final two minutes of the game, the Spurs lost to the Nuggets 109-115, 6 points. But KJ’s performance is still full marks in my heart.
After this game, the Spurs, who have been in constant turmoil in the past two weeks, liked to mention a four-game losing streak. The record came to 5 wins and 6 losses, ranking ninth in the West. And the opponents of the dog’s next four games are the recent imposing Grizzlies, Bucks, Warriors and Trail Blazers. If nothing else, the Spurs’ youth army will encounter a series of hard fights.
Looking back on this game, it is not unacceptable to lose to the Nuggets twice in a row. In my impression, for the past five or six years, as long as the Nuggets stay healthy, every year they have been imposing as soon as the game starts, winning streaks. With high tactical literacy, they do not need time to run in like other teams, and they are in their best state at the beginning of the season. Facing such an opponent, the Spurs, who are determined to rebuild, can still fight fiercely for the whole game, and the winner is not determined until the last two minutes, which has done well. As Coach Popovich said, we should be proud of the team’s performance.
In the first few games, our Potou won Embiid, Vucevic, Drummond, Towns, Gobert and other super centers one after another. It may be a little off. I want to show my cake making skills in front of the MVP teacher. With 9 assists, he tied for the first place in the team with point guard Jones. Not much better than Jokic’s 10 assists. It’s a pity that he forgot his own job and scored 4 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists in three single data. The frontcourt board that he was proud of before has not been grabbed, and he has only made three shots. It can be said that the teacher was asked to teach a lesson ruthlessly.
However, this Popper may also be in the atmosphere. He played too well before, and there were rumors that the Spurs put him on the shelf. Maybe he really wants to stay in the Spurs. The big brother paddled so fast, and the younger brother didn’t give in too much. Jeremy Sohan smiled and scored 2 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, and has won the trust of the management. This kid understands his old man Bobo’s heart so well, and he really lives up to the name of a genius. The Spurs’ two opening offenses were completed, both of which were second offenses after Suohan picked up the rebound, and the chicken thief’s attributes almost overflowed the screen.
The defensive end is also trustworthy, with perfect size, wingspan, lateral speed, and spatial awareness. These excellent qualities enabled him to defend from one to five. In this game, he also played against the opponent’s No. 1 Murray many times, and also gave a big cap to No. 3 Porter. Suohan’s only difference is experience, and it is easy to be shaken. Children should download a national anti-fraud APP as soon as possible. After 11 regular-season games, it’s already clear that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with picking Sohan with the ninth pick. It is foreseeable that in the Spurs array, a new star who combines stealing chickens, defending and cooperating is rising.
It is a pity that Vassell failed to continue the efficient performance of the previous five consecutive 20+ games. He scored 17 points on 7 of 16 shots in this game. Compared to last season, Vassell’s ups and downs have become more and more stable, and his and KJ’s current shooting styles are picturesque in my opinion. So far, Wow has made 3.6 3-pointers per game on 46.2 percent shooting, making him a productive and efficient 3-pointer.
The average of 20+4+4 also proves that he can digest the ball after Murray is gone. The occasional strike may be the fate of a shooting guard who wears No. 24. Although his current singles with the ball are still a little immature, his efficiency in finishing at the basket is inefficient, and he has made many mistakes in the face of double teams. But looking at his ethereal mid-range shooting, lethal 3-pointer, and increasingly rich skill set, we all know that Vassell is evolving into a top scorer.
Throughout the entire court, except for the last singles with the ball, Richardson showed an excellent display of what it means to have an old family, such as a treasure. When you are on the court, you can quickly enter the state, plug and play, 8 of 11 shots, the highest plus-minus in the game, what is a top role player, and what is a must-have puzzle for a championship team (tactical fallback). Moreover, Josh Richardson is different from Thaddeus Young, who used to shout every day that he was going to a strong team and did nothing in the Bulls. He has always played conscientiously in the Spurs, and Richardson, who believes in obeying the coaching staff, is undoubtedly the More likeable players. This is the one that some teams can replace in the second round. I am skeptical about that.
Like the two forks, KJ and Jones, who played equally well in this game, scored 30 and 20 points respectively. KJ’s fiery state this season is obvious to all, averaging 23.8 points per game and entering the top 20 in scoring for the first time. It seems that it is not impossible for Roast Chicken to become an All-Star this season. For some outrageous reasons, the Spurs, who are short of a major at the 1 position, can only let KJ play point forwards, which he is not good at. Although the task is arduous, but at the age of 23, it is also an opportunity for him to be the leader of the NBA team. No matter what, continue to rush, KJ!
Of course, Jones played equally well, scoring 20+9 with 9-of-13 efficiency. It’s a pity that Jones is still too young to have the smooth acting skills of the old fritters. Even Hupu’s text anchor noticed that he looked at Coach Pop in the last two minutes, followed by Jones’s two consecutive key walking mistakes, and the team’s senior Richardson’s two textbook-style critical moments. Compared with the rotten offense, it is still a little crafty and not smooth enough.
Of course, joking aside, the Spurs still have a lot of problems. The team made as many as 24 mistakes, the No. 1 Jones was targeted (it is really unpredictable, in the past few years, the guards who made two mahjong tables would actually lack point guards), Poeltl faced Zubac and Joki Odd’s dexterity inside the post was suppressed, Sohan didn’t shoot damage to the team’s space, KJ and Vassell’s ability to break double teams and hold the ball still needs to be improved, the team’s hidden injury risks…
But I am still optimistic about the future of the Spurs, because the young players of the Spurs, the shining points and the valuable qualities that the Spurs have shown on the court, are exactly what the Spurs have been in the same strain for more than 20 years. Spurs fans can laugh and enjoy the team’s glorious moments, and they can also laugh at the team’s low points of failure. I always remain optimistic and believe that this young Spurs are not just shouting slogans saying that there are infinite possibilities when they are young, but I believe from the bottom of my heart that because these young people are in the Spurs, their future has infinite possibilities.
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