The second half of the game started quickly.
For the Nuggets, Li Yan led the bench, while Iverson, Anthony and others sat on the bench to rest.
This is the normal arrangement for the Nuggets, and George Karl relies on Li Yan more than anyone else.
On the Cavaliers' side, James led the team, and they replaced Daniel Gibson, a rookie in the same class as Li Yan.
Gibson is the Cavaliers' biggest discovery this season. His precise shooting takes a lot of pressure off James.
To be able to break out of the Eastern Conference, Gibson's performance is indispensable.
In order to match the Nuggets' rhythm, Mike Brown replaced "Brazilian Movie King" Anderson Varejao.
"Hey! Do you think Lee can stand up to LeBron?" Kenyon Martin said with a smile: "Lee is our 'miracle son'."
"It should be a bit suspenseful." Anthony analyzed: "Lee and LeBron's styles are somewhat similar, but LeBron's impact is no joke."
"Coach, if you ask Lee to guard LeBron, aren't you afraid that your baby will be damaged?" Iverson joked.
"Haha." George Karl laughed.
Why did he want to take this risk? It was entirely at Li Yan's request.
It's good for young people to have some personality. George Karl thought that once Li Yan couldn't handle it anymore, he would immediately replace him with the main force.
The Nuggets now have a considerable lead, and it's not a big problem from an overall perspective.
The relaxed posture of everyone on the Nuggets bench was accurately captured by the broadcast camera.
"It seems that the Nuggets are very relaxed. Allen Iverson and Carmelo Anthony are very happy." Barkley smiled:
"Even George Karl, who is always serious, was so relaxed."
"Li Yan leads the team alone to face LeBron." Smith analyzed: "Daniel Gibson can open up space for LeBron James, and Anderson Varejao has always done a good job in screening and defense."
"This is a great opportunity for the Cavaliers to chase points."
Changing sides to fight again, just as Smith said, the Cavaliers did not sit still and launched a charge against the Nuggets after the opening.
LeBron James used the screen to get into the paint, and after attracting the Nuggets' defense, he passed the ball to Gibson on the outside.
When the opportunity arose, Gibson raised the knife and dropped it.
"Whoa!" The basketball drew an arc and entered the net.
59 to 49, the difference between the two teams returned to 10 points.
Nuggets round.
Li Yan called for a pick-and-roll from the top of the arc, covering his crotch and lifting it up.
With the help of cover, Li Yan once again completed an exquisite performance.
He faked a pass and showed everyone off.
Not only were the Cavaliers' defensive players deceived, but even Nene, who followed him, was confused.
Li Yan's wrist turned like a magic trick in the air, a large European step.
Li Yan easily completed the layup.
"WOW!"
"Unbelievable!"
The Pepsi Arena burst into exclamations, and the fans in the stands cheered for Li Yan.
"OMG! I love watching Li Yan play so much." Barkley smiled: "He is always so unexpected, and his fake moves are different."
"Not only are there fake moves on his hands, but his body and sight are also deceiving the defensive player. What the defensive player accepts are the moves he wants you to judge."
"Haha, with this unique skill, Li Yan is definitely a box office guarantee." Smith said with a smile: ""Magic" led the Showtime era, White Chocolate's passing performance in Sacramento, Li is also such a player."
"Of course, although Lee's passing is also very bold, his turnover rate is very low, which is very important."
Next round.
James charged with the ball, squeezed away Li Yan, and attacked the basket with force.
Facing Nene, he scored the ball after an aerial confrontation.
After landing, James took the "King Step" very excitedly.
Li Yan's expression management experience is obviously not as rich as that of his teammates. He was knocked out of the expression package by James just now.
The Nuggets bench was very happy, and George Karl thought about replacing him with the main force in a few rounds to give Li Yan a rest.
However, the next direction of the game was beyond their expectations.
Nuggets round.
JR Smith received Li Yan's pass from the outside and hit a three-pointer.
This three-pointer is very important. It prevents the Cavaliers from easily shrinking their defense.
Cavaliers' offense.
James is still the absolute core of tactics, and the Cavaliers' offense relies heavily on James' ability to break games.
Varejao moved to the high post to provide support, and he made room for the inside.
James started, and James accelerated like a "heavy tank" running unstoppable.
He ran over Linas Kleiza with the ball and suppressed Nene Hilario.
James was so high-spirited that he raised the ball high and made a "Tomahawk Smash".
However, a figure suddenly rose into the sky.
Li Yan rushed over from the side, "Pah!"
Li Yan, who is impartial and blessed with "Flash Contempt", makes extremely accurate judgments.
James' inevitable dunk was ruined by Li Yan.
"Ouch!" The whole audience was shocked. James jumped so high, but Li Yan sent out the "hot pot" so lightly.
Nene got the basketball and he handed it to Li Yan immediately.
During the transition between offense and defense, Li Yan instantly picked up the pace, and James chased Li Yan.
Chasing blocks in fast breaks is James' specialty. If Li Yan chooses to attack the basket, James is sure to teach Li Yan how to behave.
However, Li Yan did not let James get what he wanted. He threw the basketball behind him and then took James out of the baseline.
JR Smith, who was following, jumped high and said, "Boom!"
A dunk sent the entire audience flying.
The Nuggets bench erupted in jubilation, and Kenyon Martin tossed the towel into the air.
Cavaliers' offense.
James once again used the pick-and-roll to attack the inside.
You still have to use your brain to play basketball, and Li Yan has already figured out how to deal with James.
That is to let teammates absorb the first wave of damage head-on, and then help defend and harvest from one side.
With the skill of "Flash Contempt", no matter how explosive James' dunk is, he can only score 9 points in front of Li Yan.
It can be said that James, who likes to attack the basket as a finishing method, was really unlucky when he met Li Yan.
"Snapped!"
Li Yan once again gave away the big hat.
"Wang Defa!!!" The Pepsi Center was boiling.
In the transition between offense and defense, the Nuggets played more and less in the frontcourt. Li Yan assisted JR Smith and scored two more points.
Next round.
When James' dunk was pressed down by Li Yan again, the great "chosen son" had already begun to doubt life.
Li Yan slapped the basketball hard and flew out of the baseline.
Then he beat his chest and roared, and the Nuggets' morale was greatly boosted.
"Coming, coming! Li's iron-blooded roar!"
"Wow! It's really exciting."
"I watch the Nuggets game just for this moment. It's so exciting."
"I feel like my condition has really improved."
"Indeed, my wife said I have become fiercer!"
The fans cheered wildly, and the Nuggets bench was also excited.
"That's wrong!" Kenyon Martin, who was waving a towel, suddenly stopped: "Why is the score even bigger?"
Fuck! The main players of the Nuggets looked at each other.
LeBron, please give me some strength.
If this continues, Xiao Li will not need us at all, and we will lose face!
