After a day off, the Nuggets have to face back-to-back and perform three games in three days.

In a shrinking season, back-to-back is common, even for strong teams, it is very difficult, and it is even possible to lose three consecutively by accident.

On February 24, 1999, the Nuggets were at home and prepared to face the Jazz's challenge.

Although the "Utah Twins" are one year older, Kalmaron is still in excellent condition, giving people the feeling that they are the peak.

If history has not changed, Karl Malone will win his second MVP in the shrinking season, and then another record will be set: winning the MVP oldest player.

Of course, due to Chi Liang, history may change. But Malone's MVP is very unlikely to change.

Although Stockton is slightly worse in form compared to Malone, Stockton averaged 29 minutes per game in the last season and still scored 12 points and 8.5 assists.

In terms of stability and durability, the "Utah Twins" are the first in active service. Their ability to maintain their condition is mainly related to their self-discipline. Their success is not a lucky chance. At this point, you have to admire their professional ethics.

In addition, under the leadership of the "Two Utahs", the Jazz achieved an amazing record of 9 wins and 1 loss in the first ten games, temporarily ranking first in the league.

After the Nuggets double-killed the Lakers, this game against the Jazz has become a highly-watched heavyweight match because it was broadcast live across the United States.

If you defeat the Jazz, I believe everyone will be impressed by the Nuggets.

"Double killing the Lakers? No, no, the Jazz are not the Lakers. I believe that we must be the ones who laugh to the end!"

In an interview, Stockton said that he is now 37 years old, but no one dares to underestimate him.

"I have to admit that for the rookie, he played very well and may become a superstar in the future. But the future is the future after all. With the strength and running-in of the Nuggets, it will be difficult for them to defeat us!"

This is the words of "postman" Ma Long. The previous sentence is an evaluation of Chi Liang. He did not underestimate Chi Liang, but Ma Long is also full of confidence in this game.

Unlike the high-profile Jazz team, the Nuggets players are relatively low-key. No one speaks wildly, but sharpens their knives to prepare for the game.

"In this game, the team's offense is mainly based on the outside, but the inside must also maintain a certain offensive strength! Whether this game can be won, Chi Liang, your performance is very important. You must speed up the pace, and it is best to drag them to death!"

For this game, D'Antoni believes that the key to the victory or defeat is not the inside. Although McDyce has become a top power forward, compared with the "postman" Malone, they will only explode with each other at most.

As for Lafrenz, he is still a rookie, a qualified starting center, so D'Antoni naturally doesn't expect him.

In D'Antoni's view, the key to today is still the outside line. Whether Chi Liang can continue to perform magically and break through the Jazz's defense line will become the key to victory or defeat.

"I see!"

Chi Liang nodded in agreement, but he had a hidden worry in his heart. The Jazz's point guard is Stockton, one of the best point guards in the league's history, and the difficulty of controlling the rhythm is extremely difficult.

At the Pepsi Center Arena, Nuggets fans came to the Arena in a bee-bow. Since the team showed signs of their rise, more and more fans have begun to go to the scene to cheer for the team.

Compared with the last game, there are many more fans wearing No. 1 jerseys, almost occupying half of the world.

"Let us welcome our superstar, Chi Liang, with the warmest applause!"

Driven by DJ's voice on the spot, Chi Liang left the player channel and waved to the side. His firm face made him look a little more masculine.

After Chi Liang appeared, Pepsi Center became frenzy in an instant, and countless fans shouted loudly, all looking forward to Chi Liang continuing his form and defeating the Jazz.

"Next, please invite our 'center shooter' - Lafrenz!"

Although Lafrenz is often abused, his shots are accurate and he can open up space when he meets a super center.

Soon, Billups and Fordson appeared one after another.

"Finally, please invite our top power forward - McDyce!"

Amid the cheers of the fans, McDace stretched his arms and left the player passage with a smile. He laughed and greeted the fans, and then stood beside his teammates.

This season, McDyce has made a comprehensive improvement, contributing 2010 All-Star data in almost every game.

It was also at this time that the Nuggets' mascot Rocky Lions came to the sidelines and started a funny show.

The Rocky Lions are one of the most popular team mascots in the NBA and are also an important member of every home game of the Denver Nuggets. Their brave acrobatic skills and creative burlesque performances make fans and players enjoy it.

Nuggets' starting lineup: Lafrenz, McDyce, Fordson, Billups and Chi Liang.

Jazz starters: Greg Ostertag, Carl Malone, Brian Russell, Jeff Hornersek and Stockton.

The Jazz's lineup is very strong, but they are not without weaknesses. Like the Rockets, their lineup is very old. In addition to the "Two Utahs", Hornersek is also 36 years old.

Even if you maintain your condition, you will naturally be affected when you are old. In order to save your energy, the Jazz's rhythm is difficult, and they mainly focus on positional battles.

As for the Jazz's tactics, they still rely on the "Utah Twins" to play the ultimate pick-and-roll to charge.

While warming up, Chi Liang saw Ma Long, and his eyes focused on his "kirin arm". These arms were very strong, and even if he just took a look, he felt a little worried.

It's hard to imagine the consequences of being hit by such a strong arm.

There are many rumors about these iron elbows. Isaiah Thomas once ate one elbow, but ended up sewing more than forty needles; "Admiral" David Robinson also ate one elbow, and was even in shock for two minutes, which shows how powerful these iron elbows are.

By the way, McDace also took an elbow a few days ago, and then became "behaved" instantly. According to his description, after taking Ma Long's iron elbow, he almost couldn't stand up, and his performance was even more affected.

Compared with Ma Long, who swung his elbows at any time, Stockton is not a good thing. Although he looks very thin, his "crotch-picking magic" is unique in the world, and the later generations' "Kicking Egg Green" can be compared with him.

Why is it difficult for the Jazz to defend the pick-and-roll? In addition to the cooperation between the two of them is tacit, it is also related to their insidious tricks.
Chapter completed!