Chapter 121 Start the microwave oven, it feels too fast!
"Hello, viewers, the upcoming NBA regular season game between the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets is going on."
"In the past confrontations between the two teams, the Suns had the upper hand. The Rockets lost 8 of the past 10 times."
"One of these two teams is a fashion pioneer who will carry out running and gunning to the end, and the other is a traditional defender who sticks to his position and attacks. The collision between the two teams is actually a confrontation between two styles!"
"That's right, let's see what kind of performance they can bring to the fans today!"
In the CCTV studio, Zhang Weiping, Su Qun and Xu Jicheng sat side by side, making pre-match introductions.
For this Chinese derby, CCTV Sports rarely sent a lineup of three commentators.
The picture on the screen behind the three people is a computer-generated photo of Chen Yan and Dayao. The words on both sides of the picture are "Help Yao go straight up" and "The flames are waiting".
A few people did not make pre-match predictions as before. After all, they are all teams with Chinese players, and the palms and backs of their hands are full of flesh.
In the arena, the starting players from both sides have appeared in the center of the field.
Phoenix Suns: Nash, Chen Yan, Raja Bell, Diaw, Stoudemire
A large number of Chinese fans flooded into the American West Arena for today's game!
Many Chinese fans held cards with the faces of Chen Yan and Dayao on their hands to express their support for the two Chinese players.
In the first row of the auditorium, a figure familiar to the fans appeared.
Taylor Swift held a bucket of popcorn in her hand and waited for the game to start with a leisurely expression.
Chen Yan didn't have much interaction with Swift before the show today. He was too busy tonight. Just dealing with the media's photo shoots and interviews already made him exhausted.
Swift was a little bored waiting alone and ate almost half the bucket of popcorn before the game started...
A few minutes later, the fans at the scene suddenly became louder.
This long-anticipated Chinese derby blockbuster, which has been highly anticipated by fans, has finally begun!
Stoudemire beat Yao with a jump ball and won the ball for the Suns in the first round.
Although Dayao has an absolute advantage in height compared with other players, his disadvantages in wingspan and jumping make it basically impossible for him to get a bargain in the jump ball. His career jump ball success rate is only over 40%, and he cannot be regarded as a jump ball.
Good jumper.
The sun's first attack.
After landing, Nash called for a singles tactic and then passed the ball to Chen Yan.
Nash knows the significance of the Chinese Derby to Chen Yan and intends to let him attack more today.
Today, the Rockets' man responsible for guarding Chen Yan is Sean Battier.
Battier is 203cm tall and weighs 99kg. His average data this season is 10.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. On the offensive end, Battier has no independent offensive ability. Most of his scoring comes from ambushing in the two corners.
Three-pointers, and occasionally cutting for layups.
He is quite accomplished on the defensive end and is what people call a 'defensive expert'.
However, in Chen Yan's opinion, his defense can only be regarded as in place. He has a good defensive area and can direct the defensive positions of his teammates. However, due to the limitations of his weight and speed, Battier presses the ball holder in one-on-one situations.
He has average strength, and his defense basically relies on experience and a super high basketball IQ.
Facing Battier's defense, Chen Yan grabbed the ball with one hand, tested it continuously and then directly pulled it out!
"When you came up, you just made a three-pointer, right?"
In the CCTV studio, Su Qun's voice hit the net as soon as the basketball dropped!
"Whoa!"
3 to 0.
Screams broke out all over the place, Chen Yan started the game and gave the Suns the lead!
Chen Yan shot this ball very decisively, and Battier defended it relatively conservatively. He didn't expect that Chen Yan was unlucky and just made the shot like this.
When he returned to the defensive half, Chen Yan pointed to the sky with three fingers, showing great excitement!
After all, he was playing in front of more than 200 million Chinese people. Not to mention Chen Yan, even Yao Yao, who had been in the NBA for 5 years, was very excited.
As soon as Alston passed half-court, he frantically waved for the ball from the low post!
Alston stopped and observed the ball for a while but did not choose to pass it to Yao. Stoudemire adopted a semi-forward defense. Alston did not dare to pass such a risky pass.
As a point guard, Alston's organizational ability is really average, which also directly affects Yao's offensive efficiency. Yao Ming often has to fight with his opponents to get into position, and Alston's ball cannot pass through.
In addition, Alston's independent offensive ability can only be regarded as average. As the king of street ball, he can use various fancy moves to pass defenders on the street court, but those monsters in the NBA with incredible physical fitness cannot
Let him do it.
Alston's main scoring methods in the Rockets are Yao Mai's open three-pointers after attracting double teams, and his mindless little floaters.
His two-point shooting percentage in his career is only 38%, and his three-point shooting percentage is around 34%. Making Alston the third player in the Rockets is purely a matter of fact.
Alston's ball missed Yao Ming and turned around and passed it to Tracy McGrady.
McGrady held the ball, and Dayao took the initiative to move up to the high post.
Using Dayao's screen, McGrady took two steps inside and then passed back without looking at anyone. Dayao caught the ball in the high post and shot directly!
Yao Mai is online!
The ball seemed a bit far away, but it was actually within Yao Ming's range.
"Whoa!"
The crisp and melodious sound of the net hitting the net resounded over the American West Arena!
"What a ball!"
"really not bad!"
"Oh, Dayao immediately returned one!"
In the studio, the three commentators shouted excitedly.
Under the encouragement of the commentator, the emotions of the domestic fans were also very high.
Chen Yan and Dayao scored the opening points for their respective teams. This was a perfect start to the Chinese Derby.
Dior bottom line quick release.
The Rockets have a big man like Yao, and the Suns cannot slow down their offensive and defensive rhythm.
Nash took a step with the ball and then moved in a wide range to find Chen Yan who was two steps outside the three-point line!
At this time, Dayao had just run through half the court...
Chen Yan caught the ball and accelerated, first changing direction to the left and then changing direction to the right in front of his body, extremely smooth!
After getting rid of Battier, Chen Yan stabbed into the basket and flew to lick the basket!
Two points scored cleanly!
5 to 2.
"Beautiful! He changed direction twice in a row, broke into the penalty area and hit a layup!" Director Xu said.
"Batier looked a little overwhelmed with the ball. Chen Yan's speed and change of direction were too fast. This kind of defense is not what Battier is good at." Su Qun also nodded at the side.
On the Rockets side, Tracy McGrady immediately responded.
Continuously swayed away from Laga Bell and accelerated to the basket!
Although the white horse spear is no longer available, McGrady’s impact is still online!
Facing Stoudemire's defense, McGrady glided for a layup and hit the board with his left hand!
The balance between his left and right hands makes McGrady look very easy to handle this kind of ball.
Just as the ball fell into the net, the Suns counterattack came again!
Diaw's long pass from the bottom line directly found Chen Yan, who ran forward in advance.
This kind of passing is very challenging because Chen Yan is still moving forward.
But this is not a problem for Diaw. He is a French magician and he is very good at passing accuracy.
Chen Yan didn't make any extra moves after catching the ball at the bottom line. He turned around and made a mid-range pull-out!
The movements are coherent and elegant!
But this round, Battier was very focused and followed Chen Yan closely. When he turned around to take action, he pounced on him and used his most signature blind-covering technique!
"Whoa!"
Chen Yan still hits steadily!
Chen Yan ignored Battier's defense with this ball!
7 to 4.
"You dare to shoot this kind of ball during a fast break?"
"Seven points in a row, Chen Yan is awesome!"
"Battier has already defended this ball very well. There is no way to ask him to do more!"
"Chen Yan's touch came so quickly, his hand was already hot before my TV even got hot!"
"Chen Yan is a microwave-type player, otherwise the Suns wouldn't let him open the court in every game!"
Domestic fans are very excited. It is a special experience to see Chen Yan perform like this in the Chinese Derby. Many young fans are directly attracted by Chen Yan's opening performance!