Billups didn't intend to pass the ball, but he still looked at Anthony who was asking for it, creating the illusion of passing it to the Knicks.

then……

It suddenly accelerated and headed straight for the basket.

Pass the ball or attack the basket?!

While the Knicks were still hesitating, Billups made another bounce pass, finding Nene under the basket on the other side.

He dribbled the ball, attacked the basket, and scored a layup.

This wasn't a particularly brilliant or fancy pass; it definitely wouldn't make it into a top 10 highlight reel.

This is a very simple pass.

But Nene managed to score.

This is the key.

That's enough!

On the next possession, Anthony was still caught up in his emotions and wanted Billups to pass him the ball.

He was even complaining, and his face became somewhat ferocious.

Billups, as the team's second-in-command, still didn't receive the award; this was a power granted to him by the coach.

Furthermore...

After the game, once Anthony calms down, he will forgive Billups just the same.

At the left edge of the penalty arc, Billups controlled the ball while reading the defense, seeing no good opportunities.

First, accelerate and rush to the left low post with Curry, then do a half-turn and sit down to attack Curry.

A simple back-to-back collision, squeezing into the paint area, near the basket, to continue reading the defense.

No backup defense was provided.

Then he'd lean in, give him another touch, then turn and lay up for a mid-range jumper; Curry had no answer for that.

"Shh!"

It hit the target without fail.

In the next possession, Billups played the same game, drawing George's help defense before making a lateral pass to Kenyon Martin who was rushing in.

He dribbles the ball and drives to the basket.

"boom!"

"Beep beep!"

The whistle blows.

Chandler fouled Kenyon Martin.

"Bang!"

"Shh!"

One of the two free throws was made.

The Nuggets scored again.

Previously, when Anthony got carried away and got caught up in one-on-one situations, his teammates had no chance to score.

Even if he gets into a good position, Anthony won't pass; he'll always force a shot himself, even with the defense on his back.

To be honest, it's a bit annoying.

But this is also a privilege of superstars.

Billups' presence was to effectively balance the privileges of superstars with the distribution of ball possession among role players.

Key point: Give the opportunity to whoever has the best chance.

Before Anthony calms down, Billups will definitely pass the ball to any role player who has an opportunity.

If I can attack, I will attack decisively.

They kept playing like that until... Anthony regained his form.

In the latter part of the second quarter, Billups controlled the game and orchestrated the team's offensive rhythm.

The players not only played well, but Anthony also adjusted his game in each possession and gradually regained his form.

After halftime.

The Nuggets narrowed the gap from as much as 15 points to 10, making the game suspenseful again.

"COME ON!"

On the commentary panel.

Reggie Miller exclaimed, "Billups' ability to control the game is truly impressive. Even when Cameron was not in good form, he was still able to help the team catch up."

That's amazing!

He truly deserves to be called a Finals MVP-caliber point guard.

"Yes."

Barkley nodded and continued, "Allen and Billups both assisted Anthony."

Allen is a much better player than Chauncey Billups.

If Allen and Carmelo are the "Golden Duo," they are the Nuggets' two core players.

Billups was the second-in-command.

However... Billups teamed up with Cameron to deliver an even better playoff performance.

That sounds strange.

But that's the truth.

I must admit that Billups' strong ability to control the game is not due to his individual strength.

He is clearly different from Allen.

Allen took the data.

Billups can make a team better and win more games!!!

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