"The price to pay for being young, Mero needs to learn more about how to fight tough battles."

After the Raptors' big win over the Grizzlies, Anthony was under a lot of pressure from public opinion, and all the voices focused on Anthony's abnormal expression in the conversation with Wu Di.

In fact, many people are a bit harsh compared to Anthony and Wu Di.

Wu Di's individual ability to lead the team and the sharpness of his scoring can be reflected in his time with the Wizards.

Anthony, on the other hand, is only good at scoring, attacking kaleidoscope, and talent and potential...... But judging by the previous two seasons, he is not a qualified leader.

"Mero is just a scorer, a great scorer."

Here's what Magic Johnson had to say about Anthony after the Raptors and Grizzlies derby.

Obviously, this sentence is meant to mean that Anthony is not fit to be a leader.

Of course, the reason why Anthony was criticized was mainly because he made a tough shot when he felt bad, and finally the team lost 20 shots and 16 iron guide zhì.

This is just like the previous words, the price to pay for youth, Mero also needs to grow.

Speaking of which, this game is a derby between Wu Di and Xu Yidong, but because of the difference in position, the two have no chance to talk directly.

However, in China, the media still hyped up the two men's table in this match.

The main channel for this is the media owned by Wu Di.

Xu Yidong's adaptability in the face of different styles of opponents such as Deron Williams, Livingston, Nate Robinson, Monta Ellis, etc., is truly amazing.

Although in this game, he only contributed 9 points and 5 assists. But he made five steals.

It is also possible to play such a table in the face of different players. Xu Yidong in the eyes of the outside world. He really has the quality to be a starter for a team.

The derby was hyped up with a lot of intensity, but it ended relatively sloppily.

However, for Wu Di, the expression of this strong dialogue has given him more support.

The 46-point score is really good, especially his contribution on the defensive end, which makes it amazing that this guy is gradually becoming a good defender.

ESPN feels Wu Di should be named to the All-Defensive Team this year because the numbers and defensive efficiency don't lie.

Of course, this support is only temporary. Wu Di must use his continuity to prove that he is capable of accepting this honor.

After the game against the Grizzlies, Wu Di was given three days to rest and prepare.

The time was not short, so Wu Di also took a day to return to the Delaware Valley to see his son and wife Bell, and the life of the family together was naturally extremely pleasant and relaxed.

After enjoying the warmth and sweetness of the family, Wu Di returned to Toronto in good spirits.

After returning to the team, Wu Di devoted himself to the preparation of the next ball game, and the opponent was a new army that should not be underestimated.

The rise of the Denver Nuggets has been so fast that many people feel like they are in a dream.

Wu Di admired this team that relied on strong luck to win the championship, and Collins also told the players not to underestimate the enemy.

The coaching staff's job is to help the players analyse the characteristics of their opponents and prepare better.

Speaking of which. The rise of the Denver Nuggets made Wu Di quite surprised.

Since Wade was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in '03, things have been a bit dreamy.

Wade's first season showed his ability to be a top-five rookie in '03. And this also strengthened the Nuggets' decision to build a team around him.

The Flash's brilliance lies in his ability to attack and defend at the same time, and it can be said that after two seasons of training, he is already one of the league's leading defenders in his third year.

It's both offensive and defensive, and it's explosive.

Under Wade's leadership, the Denver Nuggets gradually began to grow, especially after getting Dwight Howard in the '04 draft, and the Nuggets stepped into the ranks of potential teams.

Denver's strength comes mainly from the explosion of two newcomers...... Especially in the playoffs last season, Wade's cousin possessed by the god of basketball, as well as Howard's influence in the restricted area, coupled with the magical outbursts of various role players, finally led the team to successfully win the first championship in team history.

The situation can only be described as magical and shocking.

In fact, that situation can only be described as the eighth wonder of the world.

As a result, Wade and Howard have also become hot new stars in the league, and they have gained amazing popularity.

This season, the young Denver Nuggets have been hungry and thirsty, and they are eager to create another zào legend.

However, things are clearly not so simple. Although it is said that the guard and forward line have been strengthened, the Nuggets still do not have the real championship strength.

Tony Allen, who was drafted in '04, proved not to be a second Wade, he was just a good defender who could help reduce the burden on Wade's back line.

As for David Lee, who was selected in 05, it proved to be a big gain, although the physical talent was not very good, but David Lee's offense made him a good partner for Warcraft.

In this season, which was also the first season of his career, David Lee played next to Howard and Wade, and was able to contribute 11.2 points and 6.8 rebounds, which shows that he is excellent.

Of course, David Lee also has his drawbacks, that is, the defense is really bad.

However, since he is partnering with Warcraft, his defensive shortcomings can naturally be covered up.

Aside from them, Turkoglu is a good bonus, with his playmaking vision and perimeter crosshairs making the Nuggets a fantastic team.

However, such a lineup really played the regular season for 82 games, but it was difficult to maintain the top spot.

As a result, before the All-Star break, the Nuggets had a record of less than 60 percent and were only in fourth and fifth place in the West.

However, in this case, the Nuggets, who are aiming for a second crown, will of course make up for it.

Before the trading deadline. The Nuggets traded for Rashad Lewis......

The move is quite amazing. Apparently. The Nuggets are looking to build a championship lineup from the ground up.

You must know that Lewis is a big scorer with the ability to average 20 points per game, and his arrival has made the Nuggets more selective in terms of lineup.

David Lee was just a rookie, so he slowly began to be put in the position of the sixth man.

This proved to be a nice change, and the biggest bonus was that the abilities of Warcraft were more explored.

Because both Lashad Lewis and Turkoglu are more outlier swingers at the No. 3 and No. 4 positions, when both start at the same time, Howard will need to take on more interior work.

In this case, the biggest manifestation is Howard's personal number jù.

The young champion Xiu hit an 18+10 number in his second year, and after the All-Star. Howard's personal table is maintained at 20+12.

The Nuggets and Grizzlies are arguably the two best newcomers in the West, and apart from established teams like the Spurs and Mavericks, they are arguably the most competitive teams.

And for Wu Di, it is definitely a pleasure to be able to play against such a team.

The two days of preparation allowed the Raptors players who had experienced back-to-back games to recuperate, and they also arrived on the Denver Plateau on the 24th.

The pre-match scene was naturally extremely hot, mainly because of the direct confrontation between Wade and Wu Di.

One of the two is a talented defender in 02 and a talented defender in 03, and when such two people meet together, it is naturally sparkling.

In fact. The Raptors and Nuggets play each other, and the focus is mainly on the position of these newcomers.

Howard vs. Milicic......

Wade vs. Wu Di......

Or Wade vs. Delon......

In a word. It's all a very anticipated alignment that fills people's hearts with heat.

Although the game was not selected to be broadcast live in the United States, the ratings were no less than the previous Raptors vs. Grizzlies.

At 8 p.m. on the 24th, the game was held as scheduled at the Pepsi Center Arena.

The fans stood densely packed to watch the game, and the scene was extremely hot.

The almost full scene can make people see that although the current Denver Nuggets are young, after the ecstasy brought by last season's championship, the ball market is definitely extremely hot.

When Howard and Milicic jumped the ball, the whistling erupted, and the battle officially began.

At the beginning of the game, the Nuggets attacked from the outside, and the two wings frequently shot, which caught the Raptors off guard.

Because the Nuggets' two wings were too tall, the Raptors' defense was not very good, so for a while, the Nuggets actually played a wave of 11:2 offensive.

At this point, though, Collins quickly made a change, expanding defensively and letting Howard and Milicic battle on the inside.

Such a change may have given Howard a better chance to brush up on the jù, but it solved the problem in a big way.

Moreover, more importantly, Wu Di can frequently enter the inner line at this time, and the opponent's inner line is empty, which really makes it much easier to break through.

The surprising thing happened, Wu Di, who has always been good at shooting, seems to have become a breakthrough machine, constantly killing inside, and making foul free throws if he can't score.

So, for a long time, Coach Karl felt the trouble, but he was able to make changes, and Collins was able to make changes.

The battle of wits between the two managers lasted for a long time, and in the end it was up to the players to perform.

To the excitement of the media, Wu Di is still the most watched player in this game, and he is the hero of the team's victory.

Yes, the Raptors defeated last year's championship team, the Denver Nuggets, at PepsiCo Center.

It can be said that without Wu Di, it would be difficult for the Raptors to win this game.

As for why this is said, it can be reflected in the number of jù after the game.

Wu Di was 10-of-16, 2-of-4 from three-point range and 21-of-21 from the free-throw line, contributing 43 points.

The score between the two sides was 103:102, and the Raptors narrowly won by one point. (To be continued......)