10:45 pm, Footprint Center Arena, visiting team locker room.
The Nets players gathered together, their faces full of fatigue. Back-to-back games were really a big test for the players' physical fitness.
"Guys, today's opponent will also be a strong enemy on our road to the championship! I know you are tired, but we must win this game. We must make our opponents fearful and we must fight for our road to the championship. Make preparations!"
Nash cheered the players in the locker room and started pre-game preparations:
"Bai, your opponent is Ayton. His style of play is not tough enough. He will not have the advantage against you! James, you should know your old teammate Chris, he will be left to you..."
Ou Shenxian did not appear in Nash's pre-game plan. It seems that he has taken another break.
The order of entry has changed, with Harden taking the lead, followed by Harris, Taylor, Brown, DeAndre Jordan...
The final player is the best player of the previous game, the Great Wall of Asia——
Bai Qiang!
What surprised Bai Qiang was that the fans at the Footprint Center Arena gave him boos;
This was in sharp contrast to the Phoenix fans in the restaurant who rushed to take photos with him.
But soon, Bai Qiang adjusted his mentality——
Just boo! After all, this is how it looks like playing away from home.
Speaking of this game, what fans and the media are most looking forward to is the showdown between undrafted draft pick Bai Qiang and No. 1 pick Ayton!
Before the game, a reporter interviewed Ayton about his views on Bai Qiang.
Ayton was a very arrogant guy. He didn't take Bai Qiang seriously at all and responded lightly:
"It's just an Asian, I can easily beat him up!"
At the end of the warm-up match, the starting players from both sides entered the court one after another.
Due to the rest of Ou Shenxian, the Nets' starting lineup has undergone subtle changes:
Point guard Harden, shooting guard Taylor, small forward Harris, power forward Brown, and center Bai Qiang.
This weird lineup also made other teams in the league understand that all the Nets can do is the Big Three plus a white guy.
As for today's starting lineup, the average height is only two meters.
It can be said that Nash is imitating the Warriors. The only players in the lineup are Harden and Bai Qiang, and the rest are like that——
It can be reluctantly understood as a bankrupt version of the five small lineups of the Warriors' death.
The Suns' starting lineup includes point guard Chris Paul, shooting guard Devin Booker, small forward Bridges, power forward Crowder, and center Ayton.
Paul's presence gave the Suns a guarantee of entering the playoffs, but only in the first round.
In short, today's Suns will have to use a complete lineup to fight against the remaining Nets——
Without two players with billion-dollar contracts, for Brooklyn, half of the country is gone.
With a simple jump ball in the middle circle, Bai Qiang made Ayton realize that this undrafted draft pick was not simple!
Bai Qiang's arm was at least half way beyond Ayton, making it impossible for his opponent to touch the basketball.
The basketball was placed in front of Harden, and he strolled to the frontcourt with the ball.
Bai Qiang set a screen at the top of the arc, and Harden took this opportunity to go straight to the basket.
Ayton can be selected by the team with the No. 1 pick, and his strength is still online!
His cover defense prevented Harden from finding a suitable shot, and he had no choice but to pass the ball to Harris in the bottom corner.
After catching the ball, Harris feinted and knocked Bridges away as he wished.
Then, Harris rushed to the basket with the ball, and Bai Qiang also stuck Ayton behind him——
All is ready except for the opportunity!
Just as Harris jumped up to pick the basket, a big hand suddenly appeared from behind him, and with a "bang", Harris forced the ball down.
Bridges is not only talented, but also extremely dedicated——
They basically won't take part in resting throughout the season.
Bridges was not busy celebrating. After blocking the shot, he decisively controlled the rebound and passed it to Crowder.
The Suns' fast break was very fast. Before the opponent could react, Booker hit a chasing three-pointer.
3:0!
As soon as the home team scored, their fans celebrated wildly, and the roar of the roar made the visiting Nets very unhappy!
"James, pass the ball to me and hit the inside!"
Bai Qiang, who has a gold-wrapped super system, must have more physical strength than other teammates——
One is an ordinary account and the other is a cheating account. There is no comparison between the two!
Harden brought the ball to the frontcourt and passed it to Taylor, who in turn passed it to Bai Qiang inside.
The matchup that all magnesium fans are most concerned about——
The competition between the undrafted center and the No. 1 center has begun.
Bai Qiang didn't spare any effort and directly taught the champion a confrontation lesson.
In his memory, Ayton was nicknamed Dunbao by fans.
The reason is that his playing style is too soft. Together with Embiid and Towns, he is called the three softest centers in the league!
"Boom boom~"
During the confrontation, Bai Qiang triggered the skills [Bull Crash] and [Iron Elbow Opening Road].
Bai Qiang's strength suddenly rose to a level that could compete with the super centers of ancient times, and Ayton's mouth was crooked.
With the last blow, Bai Qiang tried his best and gave it a sharp blow——
A fatal blow, Ayton screamed and fell next to the basketball stand.
Bai Qiang then dunked with both hands and declared his sovereignty:
No matter which arena this is, as long as I'm in the penalty area, I'm the emperor!
Bai Qiang scored a goal and showed off his muscles in front of Ayton. As a center, you must have the ability to fight.
The fans at the scene booed and tried to attack Bai Qiang.
Bai Qiang responded to the greetings from Phoenix fans with a blowing kiss——
Reverse taunting is sometimes more powerful!
In the next round, the considerate Paul decisively passed the ball to Ayton. If he didn't steam the steamed buns, he would still have to argue!
As the No. 1 pick, being beaten by a rookie and not daring to fight back, wouldn't it make people laugh?
Moreover, not scoring the answer ball will have a great negative impact on the team's morale.
Ayton steadily received the pass from Paul and played Bai Qiang with a back-up.
To be honest, the top pick is not good at internal confrontation——
He is a typical center of the new era, the kind of player who relies on his shooting ability to survive in the NBA.
"Boom~"
Ayton tried to resist for a few times, but Bai Qiang just stood there motionless, still thinking:
How did this guy get elected as the top pick? This is too soft, it has no strength at all!
Seeing that this move didn't work, Ayton used his special skill, turning over and shooting a jumper!
I saw Ayton using his right foot as the center foot, turning around, and the Golden Rooster took action independently!
Bai Qiang didn't lose his position and rushed forward, but Ayton stood with one foot in front of him, making it impossible for the defender to block the shot.
But no matter what, Bai Qiang's defense still interfered with Ayton's shooting.
"Bang!"
The crisp sound of iron striking forced Bai Qiang to speak provocatively:
"Man, with your ability, you are still the top pick? Go home and farm!"
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