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Anthony during the Denver era, how many key goals he scored in the playoffs that determines life and death

7:45pm, 18 May 2025Basketball

Rookie season, although Anthony was the team's number one scorer, he still lacked experience at critical moments. The team still had to rely on point guard Andre Miller and shooting guard Leonard

204 playoffs to challenge the Timberwolves. In the first game, Anthony made his playoff debut, making 5 of 17 shots and 0 of 5 three-pointers. Fortunately, he scored 10 free throws and scored 19 points in the end, which is not too ugly. In the fourth game, Anthony was defended to 1 of 16 shots! But the Nuggets only lost 2 points in the end, relying on the double-gun in the backcourt. In the entire series, the Nuggets' top scorer was Leonard, who averaged 17 points per game and shot 46% from three-pointers; followed by Andre Miller's 15.4 points per game, Anthony averaged 15 points, made as many as 4.3 turnovers, and the shooting percentage was only 33% in 2005. The gap between the Nuggets and the Spurs was too big, and there was no so-called final moment of the final battle. The game usually ended early.

When the Clippers were played in 2006, although the Nuggets were third, they were affected by the collective weakness of the Northwest Division. As the first in the division, their strength was far behind the Clippers.

In the last minute of the first game, the Nuggets were 2 points behind. Anthony was blocked by Brand first, and then missed the draw in the last 5 seconds, but he still didn't score. In this round of series, although he averaged 21 points per game, his shooting percentage was only 33%. In 2007, his shooting ability was not as good as Iverson, but his efficiency was higher; in 2008, the two exchanged roles, and Anthony took more shots, but his shooting percentage was reduced.

In those two years, the Nuggets were still uncompetitive.

It was not until 2009 that Billups arrived, which produced a catfish effect. The team worked hard and healthy competition, so that the Nuggets became a strong team.

The first round of New Orleans in 2009, and in the third game, he scored a three-pointer at the last moment, giving Paul the only playoff victory that year.

in the semi-finals, in the third game, in the last 28 seconds, Anthony hit two points, narrowing the gap to 2 points, and in the last second, 3 minutes fell into the pocket! The ultimate kill! !

In the fourth game, Anthony and the driver scored points, and in the end, Anthony hit a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 1 point, but unfortunately he still lost in the end.

Anthony scored 41 points, 11 rebounds and 5 steals in the game, and Nowitzki scored 44 points and 13 rebounds!

Anthony's offensive firepower was released thoroughly:

Average 24 points in the first round, shooting percentage 47%, and three-point shooting percentage 46%

Average 30 points in the semi-finals! The shooting percentage is 49%, the three-point shooting percentage is 44%

but in the Western Conference Finals. Although he averaged 27.5 points per game, his shooting percentage is only 40%

Anthony's career peaks have been there. We have to thank a good point guard around him, Chauncey during the Nuggets and Kidd during the Knicks!

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