Chapter 142: Every Game Counts
Three days later, there was no doubt that Scarlett was having trouble walking again.
The Warriors' post-All-Star schedule hasn't been friendly, with most of them playing on the road and multiple back-to-backs.
Although the understanding between Zhou Yang and Curry is getting better and better, and the run-in with other teammates is getting better and better, the record is still unsatisfactory.
With six games left in the regular season, the Warriors are seventh in the West.
The location is dangerous.
Because the Warriors only have one more win than the eighth-place Spurs, and the ninth-tenth Trail Blazers, the Rockets, are also very small.
If you don't play well in these 6 games, there is a high probability that you will fall out of the playoffs.
Therefore, coach Nelson Sr. specially gathered the whole team and had a small meeting before the 6 games.
"At the end of the regular season, we're in a dangerous situation, as you should know! But we only have one goal now, and that's the playoffs! ”
"We're going to play the remaining six games as if they were finals! Got it? ”
"Got it!"
The player replied loudly.
Old Nelson's speech was concise and to the point, he had a characteristic, he didn't say much, but combined with his tone, expressions, and body movements, it was particularly infectious.
Needless to say, Zhou Yang and Curry will definitely fight, because the sixth result in the West is mainly based on the two of them.
So Nelson Sr.'s speech was mainly aimed at other players.
For Warriors fans, being able to retain the sixth place in the West is already very satisfying.
The Warriors have been rotten for so many years, and the cohesion of the fans has long been dispersed, and now with the help of the Splash Brothers, they finally see the hope of rising!
In these six games, exactly three at home and three away.
The next game is the Bucks in the East.
This is the second matchup between the two teams, with the Warriors beating the Bucks at home last time.
And because of that victory, Zhou Yang's performance beat Jennings, and Zhou Yang won the best rookie award.
After Jennings' loss, he was honest for a while.
But by the end of the regular season, the Bucks were also seventh in the East, and the playoffs were in the air.
So Jennings also released wild words before the game, he must take revenge and beat Zhou Yang!
Truth be told, the two are not players of the same grade now.
But that's how the NBA is, anyone can challenge a superstar, and whether you can win or not depends on your ability.
If it really blows, it can blow for a few days.
It's normal to lose anyway, and no one will laugh at it.
Seven p.m., Bradley Center, Milwaukee.
The Warriors' starting lineup is Zhou Yang, Curry, Margetty, Jackson and Andries.
The Bucks' starting five are Jennings, Bogut, Delfino, Bamot and Ilyasova.
Jumping the ball in the middle circle, Bogut grabbed the first wave of possession.
Although this guy's character is not good, as a center forward, his talent is still good, and he can be regarded as the passing line of the champion.
The Bucks attacked, and Jennings dribbled past halfcourt.
Zhou Yang sneered and immediately greeted him.
It stands to reason that Zhou Yang should be against Delfino, and Curry should defend Jennings.
However, Jennings released wild words before the game, and Zhou Yang certainly couldn't be cowardly.
Jennings was also stunned when he saw Zhou Yangfang himself, and then he understood.
In that case, come on!
Jennings has also improved a lot after most of the season, and while ensuring the offense, his organizational skills have improved, and he has also stabilized a lot.
He knew that Zhou Yang's defense was strong, so he didn't break through easily, he slowly dribbled the ball, observing the position of his teammates and Zhou Yang's center of gravity.
Zhou Yang stared at Jennings while waving his hand to make gestures to his teammates, asking his teammates to pay attention to the person and not let him pass the ball.
Suddenly, Jennings made a false move, then crossed his crotch to dribble, and quickly changed his direction!
I have to say that Jennings's passing movements are very coherent and sharp.
It's a pity that he met Zhou Yang.
[Death Coil] is arranged!
Syllable!
Just when Jennings thought he had passed Zhou Yang, the ball in his hand suddenly fell.
When he returned, he turned around and grabbed it, but it was too late.
After Zhou Yang broke the ball, he quickly pushed and counterattacked!
Since the two were already at the top of the arc, they counterattacked, and there was no one in front of them.
Jennings was indeed fast, but his strength and speed were not as good as Zhou Yang's, and after chasing a few steps, he gave up.
Zhou Yang went to the meeting with a single knife, and he was a relaxed tomahawk split!
Bang!
Zhou Yang scored two points for the Warriors and took the lead first!
In away games, that's what you want.
Curry ran over excitedly and roared angrily against Zhou Yang.
The home fans fell silent in an instant.
Bucks offense.
This time Jennings didn't compete with Zhou Yang, he coaxed, and before halftime, he passed the ball to Delfino.
Delfino had a good three-pointer, but it was only an open three-point shooter.
With Curry's defense, his three-pointers missed.
Since Curry trained with Zhou Yang, his strength has increased rapidly, because his ankles are no longer glassy, and he dares to withstand force.
Those guards who see Curry thin and strong with their height and physique want to bully Curry, it's not so easy.
Of course, Curry has not yet reached the peak of his previous life, after all, he is young now, and flexibility is more important.
And with Zhou Yang attracting firepower in the Warriors, Curry's defensive pressure is not so great.
Jackson grabbed the rebound, pushed forward, and saw Zhou Yang and Curry start at the same time, a long pass, across the half court, passed to Zhou Yang.
This time, it was the Bucks' Bamot who chased Zhou Yang.
With Zhou Yang's fast-break ability, it was not difficult to carry Bamot to score, but Zhou Yang saw that Curry was already in position outside the three-point line, and passed the ball without hesitation!
Jennings also chased the defense quickly, but his route was towards Zhou Yang, wanting to trap Zhou Yang.
Zhou Yang's pass, he wanted to defend Curry again, it was too late.
Curry made a three-point shot calmly, huh!
Hit!
In less than 1 minute of the game, the Warriors scored 5 points in a row by the Splash Brothers!
The Bucks were a bit blindsided.
If it is the first time that the two teams face each other and lose to Jennings, then as soon as this game starts, the whole team will not be able to keep up with the rhythm of the Splash Brothers.
The Bucks, in particular, are at the forefront of the East.
Boguttega Ilyasova is not afraid of the inside line of any league team.
However, in front of the Warriors' three-point line, the Bucks' interior line is like a wooden stake, completely becoming an ornament.
And Jennings and Delfino, who looked like good outside firepower, were completely suppressed by the Splash Brothers.
Even Curry, who Jennings agreed was defending the weak ring, couldn't move.
In the next few rounds, the Bucks were completely blinded.
The first quarter was 5 minutes and 13 seconds, the score of the two teams was 16:6, and the Warriors led by 10 points!
Enter the official timeout.