Capítulo 94: Chapter 94: A Block and a Rebound, Tang Lei Makes His Move
After Tang Lei's lightning-quick drive and powerful dunk over Jokic, the entire stadium fell silent. It was as if Tang Lei had become a silencer, dampening the intense noise in the Nuggets' home arena.
"Nice move, Tang!" Curry came over to high-five him, his face alight with excitement and a hint of admiration. Tang Lei nodded in response, fully aware of how crucial this basket was for rekindling his team's energy in such a challenging game.
The Nuggets quickly retaliated, with Murray and Jokic running a classic pick-and-roll. Murray dished the ball to Jokic, who smoothly scored in the paint, extending the lead to 23–11. Back on offense, Curry finally found his rhythm. Despite Murray's tight defense, Curry drained a three-pointer and drew a foul, securing a 3+1 opportunity. With that single shot, Curry broke the Warriors' scoring drought, cutting the lead down to eight points.
Not to be outdone, Murray responded immediately with a pull-up jumper, keeping the pressure on. The Warriors were trading baskets with Denver, but the trio of Curry, Thompson, and Durant continued to struggle with inconsistent shooting, missing several attempts from beyond the arc.
Sensing the opportunity, the Nuggets shifted their strategy, channeling their offensive focus into the paint to exploit Jokic's size advantage. After establishing a deep post position, Jokic bullied his way toward the basket. Tang Lei did his best to defend but was gradually forced back by Jokic's sheer weight. Even so, Tang Lei kept his composure, staying ready for any opening to make his move, knowing his strongest asset was his leaping ability.
Hovering near the edge of the paint, Jokic used several pump fakes, trying to coax Tang Lei into biting on a fake. But Tang Lei remained steady, refusing to jump prematurely. He was intent on waiting for Jokic's genuine shot attempt. Eventually, Jokic had no choice but to take a slightly awkward hook shot, leaning back to find an angle. The moment he released the ball, Tang Lei exploded off the ground with a powerful leap, swatting the shot with authority!
The ball ricocheted to the other side of the court, where Barton managed to grab it. He quickly adjusted and took a mid-range jumper, but his shot clanged off the rim, bouncing high into the air. Beneath the basket, Tang Lei and Jokic fought for positioning. Despite being outsized, Tang Lei relied on his superior jumping ability, snatching the rebound right over Jokic and securing possession for Golden State.
Without hesitation, Tang Lei launched an outlet pass to Durant, who was already streaking down the court. The two capitalized on a fast-break opportunity, setting up a 2-on-1 play. Durant finished with an emphatic dunk, trimming the deficit to 25–17, narrowing Denver's lead to eight points!
This sequence of defensive hustle and fast-break offense sent the Warriors' bench into a frenzy, reigniting the team's fighting spirit. Nuggets head coach Michael Malone immediately called a timeout to adjust. He was well aware that his starters had been on the floor for most of the quarter and were beginning to show signs of fatigue.
After the timeout, the Warriors made some substitutions. Curry and Durant took a seat to rest, while Tang Lei, Green, and Thompson stayed on the court alongside Iguodala and Cook. The Nuggets countered by subbing in Millsap, Barton, and Harris to maintain their aggressive edge.
Denver resumed their attack with impressive coordination. Millsap, stationed in the corner, hit a three-pointer, showcasing his veteran toughness. The scoreboard showed 28–17, and Denver extended their lead back to eleven points. Not backing down, Cook responded quickly with a floater, and Tang Lei followed with back-to-back three-pointers, narrowing the gap once more.
However, Denver continued to use their physicality and tactical discipline to grind down Golden State's defense. They drew a foul on Tang Lei, converting a tough 2+1, and then added a long two-point shot on their next possession. The first quarter concluded with intense back-and-forth action, but Denver maintained control with a 35–25 lead, heading into the second quarter up by ten points.
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