Chapter 223 Chen Yan effect, incarnation of the ice shooter?
On March 22, the Bradley Center, home of the Milwaukee Bucks, was packed with people.
This is the busiest day since the Bucks started the game, with the attendance rate reaching an exaggerated 105%!
The team's tickets were sold out early. In order to take care of the crazy fans, the Bucks temporarily added a lot of seats and even opened some standing tickets.
Although it is an away game, fans want to witness Chen Yan tie Jordan's record of 7 consecutive triple-doubles!
The media also calls this phenomenon the Chen Yan effect!
Bucks duo Michael Redd and Mo Williams expressed displeasure about this.
It's rare for a home court to be so full, but when you look at it, the fans are all here for the visiting team's players. Isn't this cool?
Although they were unhappy, there was nothing they could do.
I can only blame myself for not living up to expectations.
The Bucks currently rank in the bottom three in the Eastern Conference, 10.5 games behind the eighth-place Hawks, and have been announced in advance that they will miss this year's playoffs.
In addition, the team's two core players, Mo Williams and Reed, lack star power, and the team's box office appeal is seriously lacking. It is understandable that fans are unwilling to pay for such a team.
Soon, the starting lineups of the two teams tonight were displayed on the big screen.
Suns: Chen Yan, Laga Bell, Azubuike, Diaw, Stoudemire.
Bucks: Mo Williams, Michael Redd, Desmond Mason, Villanueva, Jake Voskul.
The Bucks' starting center, Bogut, failed in the last duel between the two sides and was stepped on by Chen Yan and broke his ankle. Now he can only watch the game from the audience.
As the players from both sides walked to the center of the field, the game officially began!
A jump ball in the middle circle, Stoudemire took off half a beat late, and the ball was deflected away by Jack Voskull.
The Bucks won the offensive ball in the first round.
Mo Williams crossed the half court and played a tactical match with Reid.
Reid went around the screen and shot out from the baseline, raising his hand for a 45-degree three-pointer from the side!
"Whoosh!"
After scoring the goal, Reid first gave Mo Williams a hard high-five, and then glanced at Chen Yan with a fierce look.
Before the game, Reed was filled with energy. He wanted to prove in front of the home fans that he was a better player than Chen Yan!
Sun attack round.
Chen Yan slowly brought the ball across the half court, and Diaw covered his crotch and stepped forward to pick and roll.
After taking advantage of the cover and taking a step to the left, Chen Yan directly made a move!
"Whoosh!"
Three-point shot, blasting through the basket!
The moment the ball was scored, the Suns bench collectively raised their hands in the air and extended three fingers in celebration.
The Suns' injured players and Barnes, who was suspended, also came to the scene.
Grant Hill was still on crutches due to a foot injury, while Barnes had a thick bandage wrapped around his head. James' iron elbow required him to receive 9 stitches.
Both of them have unique styles, only Nash is slightly better. Since he injured his back, he at least looks like a normal person.
"Oh! Respond to the ball! This three-point shot is very easy!" Director Zhang's familiar Beijing accent came from the tv5 studio.
Another commentator, Yu Jia, said with a smile: "This is an offensive mode that Chen Yan has been accustomed to during this period. He first opens up his own scoring account, and then uses his own offensive threats to create opportunities for his teammates."
The tone of the two commentators was relaxed, as if it was a certainty that the Suns would win the Bucks under the leadership of Chen Yan.
The fans' thoughts were similar to those of the two commentators. Everyone believed that Chen Yan's opening three-pointer was the key to unlocking his scoring account.
However, things often backfire.
No one expected that this was the only three-pointer made by Chen Yan in the first half.
In the first half, Chen Yan took 7 shots from beyond the three-point line and only hit one goal. His shooting rate can only be described as dismal.
However, his other statistics are good, with 6 assists and 5 rebounds.
In the second half, Chen Yan sent a wonderful pass to assist Stoudemire in the air for a dunk, and then attempted three three-pointers in succession.
After all, a hot man once said that even if he misses 20 times, he will take the 21st shot.
Chen Yan has only made 7 shots, and he feels that he can still make more waves.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Triple Iron!
With 1 of 10 shots, Chen Yan successfully raised his three-point shooting percentage to 10%...
At this moment, Chen Yan just wanted to curse: MMP, Mamba Mentality is all a lie!
"You missed again? You were so tough tonight!"
"If you shoot another shot, it will knock the Bucks' basket off its side!"
"Chen Yan transforms into an ice shooter!"
"I skipped class to watch this game, is that all?"
The fans talked a lot.
As Chen Yan continues to perform brilliantly, fans have higher and higher expectations for him.
Especially domestic fans, in their eyes Chen Yan must perform perfectly every game. Once there are flaws in his performance, fans will question or even get angry.
Although Chen Yan's performance this season has had its ups and downs, it is generally stable and he rarely encounters situations where his hand feels completely cold.
But I met him tonight.
The feel is amazing. Even the "God of Basketball" Michael Jordan has times when his feel is not online.
Chen Yan did not get frustrated or lose confidence because of this. He believed that his next shot would definitely hit. However, the current situation of the Suns did not allow him to continue to look for touch from the outside like this.
Chen Yan looked up at the score on the scoreboard.
Phoenix Suns 55:64 Milwaukee Bucks.
Chen Yan must change his style of play, otherwise the point difference will reach double digits.