On April 26, 2008, in the Pepsi Center arena, the fourth game of the playoffs between the Rockets and the Nuggets officially began.

Just like the day before yesterday, the stadium, which can accommodate more than 19,000 people, is still full.

For Denver fans, the game was a nightmare, 121-116, two days ago the night before the Nuggets lost by five points to the Rockets.

After the game, Raelin became the subject of media interviews.

It's not because Leylin has super stats, it's not that Leylin has super performance.

The performance of 14 points and 12 boards can only be said to be decent.

The media interviewed Raelin mainly because of Raelin's pre-match pre-match sentence about the scheduled victory.

Thunderlin, who performed decently, was also very decent in answering reporters' questions in the post-game interview.

It's just that Maddie's words shocked all the media again.

"I'm announcing the official end of this series, and we're going to sweep our opponents and advance straight to the line! Forgive my directness, I don't mean anything disrespectful, it's just that I booked the fourth race. ”

Maddy, who had 32 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds, and handed in a quasi-triple-double the night before, was indeed qualified to say such things because he dominated a game victory.

However, Maddie's words completely angered Denver fans.

By the time Leylin said this, the fans were already furious, but what was left of their sanity was to warn them not to make personal attacks on others. And Maddie's remarks directly expelled the remaining sanity of these fans from their brains.

So much so that when the Rockets players took the bus back to the hotel, they were almost attacked by radical fans.

Fortunately, the police in Denver are loyal and conscientious, otherwise, these fans may simply scrap the Rockets.

It is precisely because of Maddie's remarks that the players of the Rockets have not rested well in the past two days, and they have not even practiced much.

Because there are always some fans who are making noise outside the hotel when you are just about to fall asleep. As soon as you go out, there are always some fans there who are cursing non-stop.

"Hey Charles, you said that if the entire Rockets team is reimbursed because of Maddy's remarks, who do you think should be held responsible?"

"Man, no ifs, the last game proved everything! Even if it's those fans making trouble, you think they can scrap the Rockets, don't be kidding, man, all these years of training in the power room won't be in vain. ”

As usual, in the studio of **, Barkley and Kenny Smith were talking about the game.

Although they did not personally experience the incident of the fan attack on the bus the night before, they were also apprehensive through the news reports.

"Allright, do you think the Nuggets have a chance tonight? I really can't believe that the Nuggets, with Allen and Cameron, will be swept by the Rockets! ”

The players had free speech in the face of interviews, and while Maddie's words angered the fans, it was still the fault of the Denver fans who attacked the team bus, so Kenny Smith didn't want to waste too much time on this topic and directly brought the conversation back to tonight's game.

After three rounds of playoff battles, the Nuggets are the only team that hasn't won so far.

As the second-best offensive firepower in the league this season, the current situation is a bit awkward for them.

At the same time, this game is also extremely important for them.

To be swept or not to be swept is up to this game.

"I think there are a lot of people in front of the TV right now who think the same way as you. But it's too early to say a sweep, considering that the game has only just begun! ”

As he spoke, Barkley turned his face to the television that was playing the game.

Seeing the score on the scorer bounce again as Scola's jumper hits, Barkley turned his head to look at Kenny Smith and immediately changed his tune.

"Ah, uh, man, maybe the outcome of this game has already been sealed."

14－6。

According to the NBA's scoring convention, the away team comes first and the home team comes last. Halfway through the first quarter, the Rockets led by eight points.

"Like Tracy said, he's already booked the win?"

"yes, maybe that guy is the son of God!"

……

"Offense, offense, offense ......"

The sound of cheering in the stadium is endless.

After dribbling past half-time, Iverson looked at his teammate's position and immediately frowned.

The severity of the game was more severe than he could have imagined.

I don't know if it's because the Rockets are eager to break through the first round of the playoffs, or if it's their brothers who are very indifferent to honor. In short, next to every Nuggets player, there is a Rockets player who is there to take care of him.

Looking at Alston in front of him, Iverson raised his eyebrows.

Then his hands kept slapping the basketball there, and at the same time, his body kept swaying there with the rhythm of the racket, the speed became faster and faster, and the amplitude became larger and larger.

Sou.

After dodging a gap, Iverson immediately jumped out of Alston's side.

Alstom, who was recovering from a leg injury, didn't even react at all.

Watching Iverson break through Alston's defense, Leylin struggled.

If he loses Camby next to him, Iverson will definitely send the ball to Camby's hands as soon as possible. He has the ability, and Camby has the ability to put the ball in the basket when he's so close to the basket after receiving it.

"Uncle's!"

Just as Reeling hesitated, Iverson had already taken the ball to the basket. After scolding secretly, Leylin turned sideways, stuck Camby's layup route, and pressed directly towards Iverson.

The moment Leylin made up the defense, Iverson took a look at Camby.

"He's going to pass the ball?"

After muttering, Railling only took a small step back, which not only prevented Iverson's pass, but also allowed him to jump to block in time when Iverson made a layup.

It was this small step back that gave Iverson room for a layup.

"Find the hat!"

After a secret roar, Leylin jumped.

Straight from the side to the basketball in Iverson's hand.

Although Iverson knew that Leylin wanted a cap and had tried his best to dodge in the air, he still couldn't escape the fate of being capped in the end.

The basketball that was fanned was directly obtained by Anthony on the wing.

Clang.

At the same time as Iverson's layup was covered, Scola and Maddy both left the Nuggets around them and rushed towards the basketball, if Anthony at this time could pass the ball to Nahura or JR Smith, it would be possible to score, but Anthony chose to face Battier and force a shot.

The Rockets, who got the rebound, quickly counterattacked, and finally scored a layup by Alston.

At 16-6, the Rockets, who added two more points, successfully widened the gap to 10 points.

"If the ball can be reorganized, maybe it can be played, Anthony is a little impatient."

"Hehe, in the face of a life-and-death battle, I don't think many players can keep a calm heart."

Watching Iverson quickly rush across the half court with the basketball and then go straight to the basket, Barkley said with a smile.

Compared with the calm performance of the Rockets players after the opening, the Nuggets players are much more impatient. The aggregate score of 0-3 was like a boulder pressing on them, giving them no breath.