Chapter 138 Lift the ban and come back, full of blood!
December 24th, US time.
The Phoenix Suns traveled to Toronto, where it was freezing, to challenge the Raptors.
Fans are paying close attention to this game because it is Chen Yan's first game after lifting his ban.
Chen Yan was lucky to meet the Raptors in his first game back.
Although the Raptors are currently ranked 5th in the Eastern Conference, which seems to be a good ranking, their record can only be ranked 9th in the Western Conference, and it is difficult for them to enter the playoffs...
At the pre-game press conference, Pierce's big mouth came again.
"He uses his fists on the court to gain attention, and he writes songs off the court to attract attention. Compared to an NBA player, I think he is more like an internet celebrity!"
Pierce is still unhappy with Chen Yan. It seems that the education he received from Chen Yan in the last duel was not bad enough...
"How will the Raptors win the game tonight?" the reporter then asked.
"Just fight around me." Pierce said confidently.
During the warm-up, Chen Yan and Pierce had a face-to-face meeting.
"Boy, welcome to my territory. Have you cleaned your butt? I will teach you a lesson tonight!" Pierce's trash talk had already started before the game started.
Chen Yan said calmly: "This is not your territory. To Toronto, you are just a mercenary. No one really likes you."
Chen Yan's trash talk always hits the opponent's most vulnerable point. For Pierce, the most vulnerable point in his heart is that he was abandoned by the Celtics, his home team where he had been trained for many years, and came to this city without any sense of belonging.
"Come on, you don't deserve to say such things, you outsider." Pierce said harshly.
"Look around, do you see more fans wearing your jersey or mine?" Chen Yan pointed to the audience.
Pierce casually glanced around the field. Why were there all fans wearing Chen Yan's No. 0 jersey?
Farke!
Did I go to the wrong set?
If you look closely, all those wearing Chen Yan's jerseys have Chinese faces.
Toronto currently has a total population of about 4.3 million, of which 460,000 are Chinese, accounting for more than 10%!
Toronto is a metropolis in terms of city size, but in terms of the ball market, it can only be ranked in the fourth tier of the NBA. Because it is not in the United States, its exposure is much lower than that of other teams.
In addition to the fact that people in Toronto prefer ice hockey to basketball, as well as their background and record, the Raptors' home attendance rate in the new season has been only about 70%.
Tonight is the first time the Raptors have a full house at home this season. 30-40% of the fans in the arena are here for Chen Yan!
Seeing the packed stadium, the Raptors general manager couldn't help but sigh, it would be great if the team played in the Suns every day...
Soon, the starting lineups of both sides were projected on the large electronic screen in the arena.
Toronto Raptors starting lineup: Calderon, Anthony Parker, Paul Pierce, Chris Bosh, Bargnani.
Chen Yan and Laja Bell returned to the starting lineup at the same time in this game. The Suns were full of confidence. After high-fiving each other, the main players walked to the center of the field.
The Toronto Raptors get the first possession of the ball.
Calderon started organizing after passing halftime.
Bosh gets stuck inside and wants the ball.
Bosh's core style of play during the Raptors' era was different from the blue-collar style of play during the Heat's era.
Bosh also has this ability. He has a precise mid-to-long range shot, outside-level movement speed and various gorgeous footsteps in the paint, as well as face-up skills that are almost unmatched among power forwards.
In today's league, it is estimated that only King Notre Dame and Stoudemire, who will face him tonight, can say that their face-up skills are better than Bosh.
Calderon lobbed the ball in and the Raptors all pulled outside the three-point line.
The Raptors' starting lineup all has three-point ability and can easily help Bosh clear the paint area.
Bosh caught the ball and hit Stoudemire.
Stoudemire's strength was not at a disadvantage, but Bosh was not an inside man who relied on brute strength. After two consecutive blows, he suddenly shook his shoulders and then made a turn over jumper!
This shoulder shake was deceptive. Stoudemire did not save it immediately, leaving Bosh with enough room to shoot.
Bosh almost took the shot without interference.
"Clang!"
The opportunity came up, but the player was obviously not warm enough when he came on the court, and the ball hit the neck of the basket and popped out!
The ball flew very far, and Nash turned around and picked up the rebound near the free throw line.
Nash's fast break push flew up, and halftime passed in the blink of an eye!
With one strike, Nash found Chen Yan who was inserted diagonally from behind.
During the retreat, Anthony Parker deliberately kept two big steps away from Chen Yan.
Anthony Parker's defensive strategy is very simple, retreat to a safe area to prevent Chen Yan from using his speed to tear apart the Raptors' defense during the transition between offense and defense.
But this is just easy to say...
Just like everyone knows that to guard against Iverson, you need to block his right wing, and to guard against Jordan, you need to lock up his back, but who can really do it?
Chen Yan quickly changed direction and cut the ball from his right hand to the left.
Then lower the center of gravity and accelerate in the second stage!
Chen Yan flashed past Anthony Parker like lightning!
Just eat it raw!
Chen Yan is like a supercar without brakes at this moment!
The moment he was breached, Anthony Parker didn't even react. I've already taken two steps away from this ball and you still break through?
Who knows how to play ball like this?
Can you please be reasonable?
After getting rid of Anthony Parker, Chen Yan rushed into the Raptors' empty penalty area.
Jump with your left foot and fly into the air!
Straight up to the ninth level of the sky!
Chen Yan bombs the basket with one hand!
"Boom!!!"
The basket instantly let out a mournful wail!!
Fans stood up in front of the TV!
A dunk that hit the basket during a quick counterattack, this is a typical Chen Yan goal!
Familiar formula, familiar taste, Chen Yan returns with full blood after being suspended for 4 games!
