Under Li Yan's teamwork, the Nuggets played a fluid offense that was as fast as silver.
This season, the Nuggets' scoring average is indeed among the top in the league, but this is based on high rotation rounds and high number of shots.
It is rare to have such a scoring efficiency, not to mention that their top two scorers, "Melo" Anthony and JR Smith, have been suspended and cannot play.
The audience at the scene was stunned. Is this kind of offense really possible for our players? How come it feels like everyone is an all-star.
Indeed, when a rough guy like Kenyon Martin can hit half a basket smoothly, "Flash" Wade can only helplessly put his hands on his hips.
Before the end of the third quarter, Nene received a pass from Li Yan and hit a hook shot. The Nuggets overtook the Heat by two points, 80-78.
The entire Pepsi Center was boiling.
The DJ at the scene actually took the lead in shouting: "Magician, this is our magician!"
The momentum of the Nuggets at home completely overwhelmed the defending champion Heat, and Heat coach Pat Riley also felt weird on the sidelines.
There is not much problem with the Heat's performance. Wade and O'Neal are both constantly scoring points, but the Nuggets' performance is amazing.
Their hit rate is ridiculously high. Could it be that this magical Chinese boy has such magic power?
Looking at Li Yan, Pat Riley was in a trance. He saw the shadow of "Magic" Johnson in Li Yan.
Pat Riley was the founder of the Lakers' "SHOWTIME" dynasty in the 1980s. At this time, the Lakers had countless talented players. Based on the characteristics of these players, Pat Riley played offensive basketball and achieved great success.
The Lakers won the championship four times in 1982, 1985, 1987, and 1988, and "Magic" Johnson was the soul of this gorgeous Lakers.
Few people know "Magic" Johnson better than Pat Riley, and he and "Magic" Johnson can be described as mutual achievements.
Now that a player who looks so much like "Magic" appears in front of Pat Riley, how can he not be shocked.
The Nuggets players were elated and felt they were in great shape.
Only Li Yan, who performed well, looked embarrassed. He was too tired, and large drops of sweat flowed down his forehead.
It shouldn’t be! Li Yan didn't think his physical strength would be so poor.
This is just over one quarter, and even the pampered "big men" in the CBA won't be like this.
I have been training well.
Taking advantage of the break between sessions, Li Yan opened the system panel.
After some investigation, he found the reason for such heavy physical exertion.
It turns out that the skill of Cake Master is an active skill and consumes physical energy every time it is released.
Then the damn dog system very thoughtfully opened the automatic release for Li Yan.
As a result, every pass Li Yan made crazily consumed his energy. As a result, Li Yan felt like his body was being hollowed out within one quarter.
"Holy shit, why didn't your system even introduce the skills clearly, and you still gave me automatic release?" Li Yan cursed in his heart.
After a moment of silence, the system spoke in Li Yan's mind: "You didn't even ask me. Besides, isn't there a text introduction next to it? Then I see that you haven't been using your skills, and it feels a bit wasteful, so I will automatically activate it for you. .
Now let me introduce to you that the current two skills, Cake Master and Ball Control Master, are active skills. After turning off automatic release, the host can turn them on at any time according to their wishes. "
"Don't you think the font of this introduction is a bit small? I didn't notice it."
After complaining, Li Yan felt that the system had a good attitude and did not want to bully it anymore.
After turning off the automatic release, Li Yan began to adjust his condition.
Head coach George Karl noticed that Li Yan was a little tired and asked: "Li, are you okay?"
Li Yan raised his head and smiled: "Coach, I worked too hard before, I just need to take a rest."
George Karl nodded. A substitute who had been a substitute for ten thousand years was suddenly reused. It was inevitable to be excited, not to mention a rookie like Li Yan.
So at the beginning of the fourth quarter, George Karl sent on Steve Blake, while Li Yan stayed on the bench to rest.
Pat Riley was surprised to find that the kid who had a magical performance in the third quarter actually stayed off the court to rest. What kind of medicine did the Nuggets sell in this gourd?
Most people think the same as Pat Riley. Major commentators and fans are confused about George Karl's decision-making.
You must know that the reason why the Nuggets were able to even the score difference in more than one quarter relied on Li Yan's performance.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that after Li Yan came on the court, the Nuggets were not only incredibly efficient on the offensive end, but also greatly improved on the defensive end than before.
Compared with Steve Blake and Anthony Carter, Li Yan is stronger in individual defense and also does a good job in assisting defense. He has always filled up positions for his teammates.
Now that Li Yan is on the bench, do we expect Steve Blake, a "bald donkey", to restrict "Flash" Wade?
The game starts again.
As expected, the Nuggets were blown away.
At the beginning of the game, Wade used the "Mistake Step" to get rid of the Nuggets' defense and scored a two-plus-one.
Immediately afterwards, O'Neal also "turned the tide" inside the Nuggets.
On the other hand, the Nuggets were unable to limit the Heat's two superstars on the defensive end, and they also lost their good form in the third quarter on the offensive end.
The Nuggets could only rely on Iverson's personal ability to "sustain their lives". After a wave of 12 to 4, the Heat once again took the lead.
Wade raised his arms and roared, and the Nuggets' momentum at home was suppressed.
At this time, the close-up on the big screen showed Li Yan on the bench.
His eyes were firm and he was paying close attention to the situation on the court.
Looking at Steve Blake, who was left embarrassed by Wade on the court, the fans at the Pepsi Center couldn't bear it anymore.
Why not go to Li Yan? He is the point guard in our hearts. This is the voice of countless Nuggets fans.
I don’t know who took the lead in shouting: “We need lee! (We need Li Yan)”
This shout ignited the entire Pepsi Center Arena, and more and more fans joined in.
Then the entire Pepsi Center shouted Li Yan's name like a tsunami.
Li Yan himself was confused. Am I so attractive? Are you so popular even sitting in the audience?
George Karl was also a little surprised. He originally only planned to let Li Yan take a break, but he didn't expect the fans to be so eager.
"Li, get ready to play." George Karl patted Li Yan on the shoulder and said.
