Aaron Gordon really magnified his moves this time! The frontcourt board is soft, and every time he jumps a rebound, he gets it, isn't it ordinary easy? Especially in the face of James, a 39-year-old veteran, his physical fitness is naturally not comparable to Gordon's, but this defense is too "pleasing to the eye." You say, did James himself expect this?
I have to say that Gordon's performance in this game can be described as "breaking the table". A new high in scoring, a new high in rebounding, and a center of O'Neal's level. In the face of such Gordon, James could only look at it, as if to say: "Young man, you are on fire today!"
Netizens are also quite able to chat, and as soon as the game is over, they will start the "joker" mode on the Internet. Some people say that Gordon has simply become Jordan under James's defense, are you exaggerating? Some people say that today's Nuggets team not only has Jokic, but also has one more Goneal, who can withstand this full-fire lineup? What's more interesting is that some fans bluntly said that James is playing a big game of chess, specifically letting Gordon play his value, do you want the Nuggets to go bankrupt and renew the contract?
Speaking of Gordon, you have to know that he really came prepared for this game. A total of 29 points and 15 rebounds were grabbed, which is definitely a career high in the playoffs. On such a "shining" night, James' defense did seem a little inadequate. We can't be too harsh on James, after all, the age of the people is there, but this kind of defensive performance does make many fans feel distressed.
After the game, the fan discussion area was simply fried, and everyone was talking about whether James was really old in this game? Or did he deliberately release water? Some fans analyzed that maybe James was really "putting a long line and catching a big fish", using a playoff performance to affect Gordon's market value. If that's the case, then the game is too high.
Of course, no matter what netizens guess, this game is indeed fresh in people's minds. The matchup between the Nuggets and the Lakers has always been the focus of battle. Especially on a playoff stage like this, the performance of each player can make or break the course of the game. Gordon's breakthrough, James's response, this is not only a basketball game, it is almost like a contest of tactics and strategy.
At the end of the day, this game is not just a contest between Gordon and James, but also a contest of strategy and physical fitness. It was indeed a great opportunity for Gordon to show himself and he managed to take it. For James, this may be a rare "lesson", and it is also a place to reflect on in future games.
In short, after this game, whether it is for Gordon or James, for the Nuggets or the Lakers, it will be a big challenge and opportunity. The fans were enthusiastic about the discussion, and it was clear that the impact of the game was far beyond those 48 minutes on the basketball court. We'll be keeping an eye on these two players for the upcoming seasons and see how they adjust their strategy to meet the challenges ahead. After all, the game of basketball is always full of variables, and that's what makes it appealing.