With Li Yan's strong court control ability, the Nuggets always took the initiative in the game.
The 10+ point difference will continue to expand. If this situation continues, the Suns will only die slowly.
"Dear viewers, the Nuggets have been firmly taking the initiative in this game, which is inseparable from Li Yan's wonderful performance." Director Zhang explained:
"In just three quarters, Li Yan scored 18 points, 11 assists, 8 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks. The most important thing is that Li Yan made zero mistakes. This is terrible."
"Yes." Yu Jia took over: "Relatively speaking, the two-time regular season MVP Steve Nash, the core of the Suns, has 14 points, 8 assists and 2 rebounds, and no steals or blocks. However, Nash had 4 A mistake.”
"We can see that Li Yan's performance on both offense and defense is better than Nash. It is obvious that Li Yan is already the best point guard in the league."
Director Zhang and Yu Jia stopped keeping a low profile and directly blew up Li Yan.
The fans in front of the TV didn't feel anything was wrong, we Xiao Li are just awesome!
It's refreshing to watch Li Yan's playoffs, and every game is hearty. Li Yan has never disappointed the fans.
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The game on the field has entered the fourth quarter.
The Suns no longer struggled with the Nuggets. They played normally round after round. They couldn't catch up with the score at all. The Nuggets under Li Yan's control were too stable.
The Suns are constantly trying to shoot three-pointers from the outside. Three-pointers are a good tool for chasing points.
In the Suns, Nash, Barbosa, Raja Bell, James Jones, Shawn Marion and even Diaw all have three-pointers.
At the critical moment, perhaps D'Antoni's prayer moved God, and the Suns' three-pointer opened.
Nash, Barbosa, Jones and others hit three-pointers one after another, while the Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony and JR Smith tried to shoot three-pointers but failed one after another.
For a time, the Suns narrowed the point difference to less than 10 points, and the suspense of the game returned.
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The Nuggets are also constantly scoring, but the Suns, who bet on three points, are more efficient.
Time quickly came to the last 56 seconds, the score was 108 to 102, and the Nuggets only led by 6 points.
The Nuggets fans in the stands and the domestic fans in front of the TV had their hearts in their throats. They were ahead for a whole game. It would be too frustrating to lose this horse.
Nash came to the frontcourt with the ball. Facing Iverson, Nash asked for a cover.
After the screen, Nash collected the ball and moved sideways to shoot a three-pointer.
The basketball drew an arc and hit the net hollowly.
108 to 105!
"Fuck!" The fans in the stands yelled.
"Can you enter even if you're riding a horse?"
“Phoenix’s shit is coming!”
Nuggets round.
Although the Suns were chasing closely, Li Yan was calm.
Holding the ball to the frontcourt, Li Yan and Kenyon Martin played a pick-and-roll tactic before getting inside.
Facing Marion, Li Yan did not choose to pass the ball. At this time, Li Yan chose to believe in himself.
Even if he doesn't have the hit rate bonus of the cake maker, Li Yan is more willing to hold his destiny in his own hands.
Turning around and taking a fake layup, Li Yan hit Marion and hit a rhythm difference.
Li Yan jumped up to meet Marion and took a forceful shot.
"Beep!" "Whoosh!"
Li Yan relied on Marion to score a forcible goal, and he had to add a penalty!
"WOW!" "WOW!" "WOW!"
The Pepsi Center was buzzing with excitement, and many fans in the stands stood up excitedly.
Standing on the free throw line, Li Yan adjusted his breathing and said, "Whoops!"
There are also additional penalties, 111 to 105! This round is very critical.
There are still 30 seconds left in the game, and the Suns must seize the time to attack.
D'Antoni called a timeout to deploy.
With the Suns in their current state, if they can quickly hit a three-pointer, there is still time to play.
The timeout ended, the Suns served from the frontcourt, and Barbosa got an open shot without the ball.
Nash decisively passed the ball, but——
A black shadow appeared in the path of Nash's pass, "Not good!"
As soon as the ball left his hand, Nash regretted it.
"Bang!" Li Yan completed a steal at a critical moment that determined the outcome of the game.
After getting the ball, Li Yan ran frantically toward the Suns' half. Behind him was Barbosa, who was also crazy.
Li Yan is very clear-headed. The most cost-effective thing at this time is to waste as much time as possible while keeping the ball.
There was an extremely explosive scene on the court. Li Yan's continuous "snake skin" movements made Babosala unable to catch him.
The two staged a passionate drama of "you chase me and escape" in the Suns' half. Barbosa was faster, but Li Yan's movement was very coquettish.
D'Antoni on the sidelines watched the time getting shorter and shorter, and knelt on the ground in despair.
By the time Barbosa caught Li Yan, there were only 12 seconds left in the game.
Li Yan stepped to the free throw line, "Whoosh!" "Whoosh!"
Li Yan withstood the pressure and made two free throws.
113 to 105!
12 seconds, 8 points behind.
The Suns' request for a timeout was nothing more than a desperate struggle.
The fans at the Pepsi Center chanted Li Yan's name with such force that it filled Changhong.
I don't know who took the lead in shouting "MVP!" Within a few seconds, the entire stadium echoed with the shouts of MVP.
Li Yan conquered the fans with his performance.
"I bought it! Li is so awesome!"
"Neither Cameron nor AI is as effective as Li. Without Li, we would have lost long ago."
"Strong and smart, he never takes the lead. Li is really a born MVP!"
"With 25 points, 16 assists, 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks, Li's triple-double was as easy as drinking water."
"Averaging close to a triple-double per game, an unbelievable super rookie, Magic Johnson didn't have such a performance back then!"
"Hahaha, the other 29 teams must be so angry, they all had a chance to draft Lee."
"Yes, it would be a great addition to their general manager's resume. They missed out on the great player Li Yan."
"Fuck, we are not much better. Li Xiaxia has become a free agent. I wonder if I can keep him!"
Pause back.
The Suns played a simple pick-and-roll tactic, and Nash completed a three-pointer.
"DUang!" The basketball missed the basket.
The Suns had no more fouls, and the game time ran out.
113 to 105!
The Nuggets defeated the Suns at home and eliminated the Suns with a total score of 4 to 2 in the series.
After being eliminated in the first round for three consecutive years, the Nuggets advanced to the Western Conference Finals with a clear face!
