March 30, Time Warner Center Arena.
Night falls.
At this time, the road leading to the home court of the Bobcats was brightly lit and busy with traffic.
In the arena, the match against the Suns was about to take place, and the seats were packed. It was like a sea of people.
The Bobcats are arguably the team most affected by the butterfly effect.
Paul was drafted in 2005 and Roy was drafted in 2006.
In addition, boxing champion Chandler and All-star shooter Stojakovic were acquired in the free market.
At this time, this Bobcats team is no longer a bad team that can be bullied by everyone, but a young team with overflowing talents and full potential.
In three years, just three years, Jordan told others with his strength that he was a god when he played basketball, and he was also a god as a manager when he didn't play basketball.
With the growth of Gerald Wallace and the fact that No. 2 Okafor was not injured due to weight gain in 2004, the Bobcats have achieved a record of 42 wins and 30 losses this season and have secured a ticket to the playoffs. In addition, in the Southeast The internal battle record in the minor leagues in the division is superior, and the Bobcats have actually locked in the top three rankings in the Eastern Conference.
During the warm-up, Su Bei chatted with Paul about a few cents. At this time, Paul already had the status of a superstar. There were not many topics to talk about. It was just that Paul touched the floor of the Western Conference finals... No, it was the East. Determine the floor and the like.
Nash also chatted with Stojakovic for a while. As a representative player of the 1996 golden generation, there is still a lot to talk about.
At this time, the starting lineups of both sides tonight were also displayed on the big screen in the arena.
The Bobcats' starting five are Tyson Chandler, Emeka Okafor, Gerald Wallace, Stojakovic, and Paul.
The Suns' starting five are Stoudemire, Marion, Su Bei, Laga Bell, and Nash.
This game will be broadcast live on TNT radio, with Barkley partnered with Kenny Smyr for commentary.
"Michael doesn't know how to play at all, and his talent selection skills are absolutely terrible. He's not handsome, but he's just a boss and has hundreds of millions of dollars...
I am really not convinced by Michael, but I don’t know why, he always succeeds, I feel like I have been living in his shadow, and I can suppress him in the gambling game..."
"Okay, let's not talk about our feelings about the failure. Let's talk about the game. Which team do you think will win?"
“Towards the end of the season, the Suns and the Bobcats, it’s not surprising which team is going to win, it depends on their willingness to fight.
The Suns have almost no desire for anything. They are not sure of being ranked first, but they are sure of being ranked second. Their goal is the playoffs. As long as the players are not injured in the upcoming schedule, they can accept it.
This battle is a back-to-back away game. No team would take the risk to fight for the bayonet!
So, I bet the Suns will win this game? "
"What?
The weather, the location, the people...the Suns are all at a disadvantage, but you actually think the Suns will win?
Shouldn't the Bobcats win the game? Is it just because the Bobcats are Michael's team? "
"No!
I am optimistic about the Suns, not because I have been in the Suns, nor because the Bobcats belong to Michael, but because, precisely because the Suns do not care about winning or losing in this game, they will have no pressure, in this mentality If you take a shot, do you think it's possible, the Suns' offense will explode..."
"..."
The game begins.
Beep——!
When the whistle sounded, there was no suspense. Chandler, 2.16 meters tall, defeated Stoudemire and put the basketball in Paul's hands.
Su Bei was like a tide, following Gerrard into the backcourt.
"In the first round, the Bobcats attacked, Paul controlled the ball to the frontcourt, and Nash was defending in front of him. This was an opportunity. Paul accelerated his breakthrough, changed direction while traveling, and passed Nash...
Nash was outplayed, Stoudemire made a save and flew away, Chandson flew up, and the basketball also flew into his hands..."
Bang-dang——!
With breakthrough points and alley-oops, the Bobcats easily opened their scoring account.
0 to 2!
Nash's face was calm.
Subei has also adapted to this situation of losing points.
From the moment the Bobcats score a goal, they immediately rush to the frontcourt. Attack is the last word.
As long as you score more points than your opponents and pay homage to Nash's defense, there's no problem.
"The Suns rushed forward and Paul pressed hard to control the rhythm of the offense.
In the first round, Nash chose to be more conservative and did not play the ultimate 7-second run. The game was a positional battle and the formation was stretched. "
In other words, Nash is seen as a flaw in the Suns, and Paul is also seen as a flaw.
As a sophomore, he is still 183. No matter how you look at it, Nash is a good matchup against Paul.
In front of Su Bei, Gerald was standing, so naturally he would not hit him.
"Nash was at the top of the arc. After observing it, he called a cover tactic and Stoudemire pulled him to the corner.
Huh--!
What happened, Nash suddenly jumped up from the ball, raised his hand for a three-pointer, and shot a fadeaway jumper..."
Being tricked, Paul reacted quickly. He didn't jump high to bet that his height could block the shot. He rushed to Nash and pressed against Nash's body. While looking for a confrontation, he made Reaching out and turning head to look at basketball.
Swish——!
The three-pointer hit the net.
Nash can not only pass the ball, but his shooting is also very accurate.
His offensive scoring methods are rarely used, but his offensive scoring is very efficient.
3 to 2!
"The Bobcats attacked and served quickly from the baseline. Paul increased his speed and copied the Suns' run and gun operation. The Bobcats are really good at running.
However, the Suns' one-fourth-small lineup is better at running.
The Suns moved in and launched a zone defense against Paul. Su Bei let Gerrard one step away, Stoudemire also ignored Chandler's offense, and Marion also ignored Okafor's mid-range shot.
The only one being guarded is Stojakovic. The Bobcats' lineup is full of potential. However, after being figured out by the opponent, there are also many shortcomings exposed.
How should Paul fight? "
How else to fight?
Of course, it’s fun to beat Nash. It’s always fun to beat Nash.
Paul broke through to the left, driving Nash's defensive focus to the left, compressing Subei's space.
Bang bang——!
During the march, Paul broke through and rushed to the right. Lagabel was taken to a 40-degree angle by Stojakovic. Su Bei could not wipe his butt on the right side. Nash could only move sideways to keep up, delaying Paul as much as possible. The speed gives teammates space to help defend.
Paul was not used to Nash, and his breakthrough went straight to Nash's front.
Without HC defense rules, Nash can only press his chest while fighting and retreating. Su Bei and Laga Bell on the two wings are useless, so you can ask him to step into the urn and rely on his teammates inside to help defend, resulting in more defense and less defense.
Paul seemed to have predicted Nash's move. Before Stoudemire could save it, he had already taken the ball and made a two-point jump shot...
Swish——!
3 to 4!
"Paul is catching Nash and beating him non-stop!
But then again, if it were other players, Nash would definitely be the first choice to start the game. "
Off the court, D'Antoni's defense against Nash was also quite helpless.
This was his choice, and he had to finish the fight with tears in his eyes.
Besides, if Nash's defense hadn't really been a problem, the Mavericks, as a trench team, wouldn't have been able to dismantle the Nash + Nowitzki combination. It would have been the Suns' turn to pick up the slack.
I can only suffer and be happy!
On the court, during the Suns' offensive round, Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt and was just pulled up for a three-pointer. Paul naturally would not give him another chance and directly pressed Nash, using his physical talents other than height to guard Nash.
"The Suns played a two-corner tactic. Stoudemire and Marion moved up to the high post. Su Bei and Laga Bell sank to the side. Nash was forced and had no room for a duel. He dribbled the ball to the right to break through and fight Stoudemire. A pick-and-roll tactic was adopted.
It is impossible to prevent the switch at 183. Paul can only rush to Nash with Chandler and flank Nash.
Nash is a two-time MVP, so how can a double attack prevent him from passing the ball?
Stoudemire received the basketball and it was already empty at this time. Okafu has good athletic ability. He jumped out to cover the defense. Stoudemire made a shot, a two-point jump shot..."
Bang-dang——!
It was completely open, but Stoudemire lost it.
"The basketball was grabbed by Marion who rushed into the penalty area. Okafor returned to defend and Gerrard also stepped in to help defend. Marion had no chance to make a shot. He passed the ball..."
Su Bei received the ball from the 65-degree three-point line on the left side, raised it, and aimed...
Gerrard is worthy of the title of "Elvis". Although Paul may take this title away, his athletic talent cannot be taken away. He was still in the penalty area just now, and Su Bei just received the ball and he rushed out.
"Su Bei collected the ball, swung past Gerrard, drove the ball to the inside, reached the penalty area, drove straight into the penalty area, jumped up from the penalty area, and hit the basket hard with one hand in the air..."
Bang-dang——!
He dunked with one hand like a Huashan, and scored two points into the basket.
5 to 4!
Paul was a little weird. When did Su Bei's body become so violent? How could he not know it?
"That's not the physical gift of a shooter."
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