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Pay attention to the dejected group below. They are the defending champions, representatives of top-tier combat power in the East. However, they were just completely overwhelmed and defeated by a team that was almost falling apart. This might be the toughest match for the Celtics so far. The one who brought them such a nightmare is called Sabonis. Both teams are three-point shooting powerhouses, with over 50 attempts in the first half alone. When the Celtics' three-point shots weren't falling, they were helpless. Meanwhile, the Kings were dominated on the boards by Sabonis. In the entire game, he scored 23 points while grabbing 28 rebounds, breaking a 40-year team record. Among these 28 rebounds, there were 8 offensive rebounds, equaling the total of the entire Celtics team... The Kings perfectly utilized Sabonis' mismatch advantage. If Embiid could play like Sabonis, coupled with the Cavaliers' twin towers, the Celtics would definitely not feel comfortable in the East. When the Kings suddenly fired Brown, people were worried that the team would fall into internal strife and disintegrate. However, the actual situation far exceeded the expectations of the fans. The new coach has a record of 6 wins and 1 loss since taking over, a remarkable improvement. This can only mean that it might really be a problem with Brown's abilities. Rumors of a conflict between Brown and Fox being forced out are groundless. The two of them had dinner together just a few days ago. The Kings' comeback illustrates an issue: good team chemistry is more important than blindly stacking talent. I personally believe that the Nuggets are the best example of this. We all know that the Nuggets' lineup this season has been downgraded. However, as Westbrook climbed from the bench to the starting lineup step by step, the Nuggets' response, especially the strong synergy between him and Jokic, strongly motivated the team's progress. At home against the Nets, Jokic finally returned after recovering from his illness and quickly set the pace, launching a rapid attack on the Nets. However, the Nets' performance at the beginning of the game far exceeded my expectations. They seemed to take control as visitors, repeatedly suppressing the score. Westbrook's timely goals began to lead the counterattack. All the way until the third quarter, the Nuggets fully turned things around with multiple players contributing. They once led by as many as 22 points, seemingly entering garbage time. However, the Nets' resilience gave me another surprise. Ben Simmons continuously assisted, and the outside three-pointers fired like a string of firecrackers, reducing the "insignificant" point difference back to single digits. What to do? The Nuggets once again unleashed their traditional skills to finish off the game. Westbrook increased the intensity, fiercely pressuring the opposing ball-handler. Both sides engaged in an offensive battle, but the Nuggets' attack was clearly stronger. After a steal, they quickly passed the ball to assist Braun. Man to man! Westbrook and Jokic connected for a takeoff! At this moment, the entire audience at the Nuggets' arena became restless. Everyone knew that victory was just a matter of time. But what everyone wanted to see even more was another spectacular scene: Westbrook and Jokic achieving triple-doubles together again. Encouraged by the huge waves of sound from the fans, Young Master Westbrook sealed the game with three assists in one minute. Various wonderful passes, feeding every teammate to the fullest. Teacher Jokic also returned the favor, assisting Westbrook with a dunk that ignited the entire arena. Two MVPs, two triple-double kings, not just feeding each other. In the process of achieving each other, their teammates also benefited. The Nuggets rely on this model where 1+1 is greater than or equal to 3 to activate the entire team and win game after game. Today, they even refused a comeback, crushing the Nets 124-105. Westbrook and Teacher Jokic achieved "6 doubles," leading the triple-double rankings! Their combined plus-minus values won by an astonishing +54! Jokic is an all-around player, with his stats栏 filled to the brim: 35 points, 12 rebounds, 15 assists, and 4 steals, impeccable. Young Master Westbrook is full of passion, with an explosive energy throughout the game: 25 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, with an absurdly high efficiency. The two cores combined for 60 points, 23 rebounds, and 25 assists, too strong. These two are simply as compatible as pork and vermicelli in a pot... After going through twists and turns, Westbrook has finally found his most suitable partner!