"Melon" hit a layup, but he didn't feel any excitement. Today's melon is not sweet at all. It seems that "Brother Melon" wants to pretend to be cool today.
"Stone Buddha" Duncan from the Spurs was a little uncomfortable after being elbowed by "Melon", and looking at the state of the Nuggets players, today's "elbow" is definitely enough.
"Hey! The Nuggets are very tough today." Barkley exclaimed: "It seems that the intensity of today's confrontation will not be low."
Smith agreed with Barkley: "Indeed, the overall tone of the game will be set at least half at the beginning. Looking at it this way, the Nuggets obviously have no intention of conceding on the road."
Spurs offensive possession.
As soon as Duncan received the ball in the low post, Nene came forward with his elbow.
Nene remembered George Karl's advice. When playing basketball, it is normal to have some confrontational moves.
Regardless of whether he can stop Duncan or not, he cannot let the "Stone Buddha" relax.
It has to be said that young people learn things quickly, and Nene's movements are very subtle, giving him a "58 gun brother" style.
In the hidden corner, Nene hit Duncan twice.
"dUang!"
Duncan was obviously disturbed. He turned over and hit the board and crashed out of the basket.
Kenyon Martin originally occupied a favorable position, but at this critical moment, Oberto took action without any moral ethics.
Kenyon Martin originally wanted to give the Spurs some color today, but now Oberto's little move ignited Kenyon Martin.
Martin yelled "Fake" and then "elbowed" in full force.
There were no rebounds left. Kenyon Martin and Oberto were stuck fiercely, getting stuck lower and lower.
From "back-to-back" fighting to "head-to-head" fighting, the two ended up twisting together like a "twist".
Li Yang was just about to go over to start a fight, but unexpectedly, Nene on the side got involved with Finley again for some unknown reason.
Players from the Nuggets and Spurs gathered around, and the court was in chaos.
The league had long expected that today's game would be very popular, so Stern sent the bald referee Joseph Joy Crawford, known as the Golden Whistle.
But this time, even the bald referee Joseph Joy Crawford, who has been on the battlefield for a long time, was confused. This horse-riding man did this in just a few minutes of the game?
The Spurs fans in the stands were still booing loudly, and Joseph-Joy Crawford felt that his career had encountered a huge challenge.
However, as an NBA golden whistle, Joseph-Joy Crawford still has two "brushes".
His whistle was very timely and decisive. After four consecutive technical fouls, the chaotic scene ended quickly.
Kenyon Martin, Oberto, Nene, and Mike Finley immediately stood in a row like good babies.
Joseph Joy Crawford is famous for his "violent temper". They have no doubt that as long as he makes a few troubles, this dead bald man will not hesitate to give himself another technical foul.
"Haha!" Kenyon Martin immediately showed a kind smile and explained to Joseph Joy Crawford:
"Mr. Referee, I don't mean any harm. It's normal to play a ball. Besides, this is still the Western Conference finals. It's better to have more confrontation."
Oberto, Nene and Finley on the side all nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
The bald referee glared at them and warned: "Enough is enough. If I see you messing around without the ball next time, hum!"
The four of them nodded quickly, fearing that the bald head would be punished if he got angry.
"Wow! Is this game so exciting? 4 technical fouls in the first 3 minutes."
"Come and watch the game. The Spurs are playing the Nuggets. It's a pretty cool confrontation."
"No regrets, full intensity, a showdown between real men."
"This is a basketball game. Big moves are normal."
The fiery confrontation between the Nuggets and Spurs quickly came out of the circle, and the ratings of the game continued to rise.
The intensity of the game was very high, and the offensive efficiency of both teams was not high.
At the end of the first quarter, the score was 21 to 22, and the Nuggets led by 1 point.
Inside the TNT studios.
Barkley shouted: "It's fun. This is the real NBA. What's so good about shooting free throws as soon as there is action? This kind of intensity is actually barely adequate."
Fans who watched games in the 1990s know that what Barkley said is true. Not to mention the Pistons' "Bad Boys", the Jazz's "Utah Twins" were also very dirty and "pure."
"The Postman" Karl Malone always elbows him when he wants, and his iron elbows push the league across the board; and now Chris Paul, who is famous for his many small moves, is like a younger brother to John Stockton.
…………
The second quarter started quickly.
Both teams started their rotations.
For the Nuggets, Li Yan is still leading the bench. The only difference is that Camby is on the second team.
For the Spurs, Duncan rested, while Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili remained on the court.
After Li Yan brought the ball to the frontcourt, he immediately called Camby to cover.
Among the Nuggets players, Li Yan played the most steadily. He did not blindly compete with the Spurs.
This disappointed many "melon-eating people". In their opinion, Li Yan, who was hospitalized in the last game, should hate the Spurs the most.
Many people are looking forward to Li Yan's "punch attack". After all, Li Yan's "Five Lightning Whips" are famous throughout the United States.
Camby covered his crotch and lifted it up. Li Yan used the pick and roll to get rid of Ginobili, played a rhythm difference, and attacked the basket with a European step.
Due to Duncan's dismissal, the Spurs' interior defensive intensity has declined.
After Li Yan attracted the defense, he easily assisted Camby for a dunk and scored two points.
Spurs round.
Tony Parker turned into a "spinning top". After breaking through to the "paint area", Parker turned around and deceived Camby, and then succeeded with a silky throw.
The Nuggets' offense was still a pick-and-roll. This time Li Yan did not choose to continue to play tactics in the crowded interior, but passed the ball to JR Smith on the outside.
With a semi-open opportunity, J.R. Smith shot very decisively, and the defensive players had no time to react.
Spurs attack.
Ginobili's "snake-skin move" showed off a coquettish European step.
He threw himself into the air, almost sideways, and Ginobili put the ball into the basket at an exaggerated angle.
The game continues to be a stalemate.
Next round.
Li Yan, who was back in a key position, received a solid elbow from Robert Horry. Li Yan immediately hit Horry with a "Five Lightning Whips" that made Horry unable to straighten his back.
However, this time neither of their little moves escaped the bald referee's eye.
The bald referee is true to his word. Since he said that he will strictly control the "friction" when players are off the ball, he must adhere to "zero tolerance."
Li Yan and Horry committed crimes against the wind, and each received a technical foul.
Li Yan immediately sobered up after being hit with a technical crime. Did Popovich, the bad old man, want Horry to do something to redeem him?
Absolutely not!
After this conflict, the anger between the two teams seemed to be reignited.
Spurs round.
Ginobili, who was trying to hit the paint, was slapped in the face by Camby.
Ginobili, who took a solid hit, had nosebleeds all over his face.
Off the court, Popovich shouted to put pressure on the referee.
Bald referee Joseph Joy Crawford gave Camby a technical foul and immediately stopped the game.
"Damn it, this game is so bloody."
"The Nuggets are so tough."
"The bald referee is the prettiest guy. He has already given out 7 technical fouls."
"Nah, the referee is going crazy!"
