Chapter 232: Chen Yan's Basketball Way, Trash Talk Before the Game!
The Suns' record against the Nuggets during the regular season this season was a win in four games, showing a crushing trend!
Fans all thought that there was no suspense in this series, but Sunshine did not dare to neglect it.
The Nuggets have a well-organized lineup, and the Golden Spears are fierce this season. They rank fourth and fifth in the points per game list respectively. With them on the Nuggets' offensive end, there are endless possibilities!
After a day's rest, the Suns submitted a 12-man roster to the league on April 18.
Center: Amar'e Stoudemire, Sean Marcos
Power Forward: Boris Diaw, Brian Skinner, Matt Barnes
Small forward: Grant Hill, Azubuike, Gordon Girisek
Shooting Guard: Chen Yan, Laja Bell
Point guard: Steve Nash, Barea
This season is mainly a rotation of 8-9 people, and the others basically look at the water dispenser and wave towels.
tnt also made various analysis of playoff matchups before the start of the playoffs.
Experts agree that it is not difficult for the Suns to get through the first round, but it will become difficult in the second round, because their opponent will most likely be the rival San Antonio Spurs.
Experts all believe that the key to the playoffs is defense, which is exactly what the Spurs are good at.
So the same old tune appeared in the studio again. The Suns' running and gunning can win fans, but it cannot win the championship.
"Hey! Listen, we all know what kind of team will win in the playoffs. If the Suns meet the Spurs in the second round, it will be very difficult for them." Barkley said, shaking his head.
"Are you saying that if the two teams meet in the playoffs, the Spurs will be the stronger team?" Kenny Smith asked.
"There is no doubt that compared to the Suns, the Spurs are a real playoff team. They know how to win games correctly. I'm not saying that the Suns' style of play is not good. I like their running and gunning.
The tactics are very smooth and gorgeous, but I don’t think they will have the last laugh, that’s from my heart.” Barkley said with a serious face.
Reggie Miller, who was on the sidelines, immediately responded after hearing this: "Oh! Charles, I just want to say something about your speech! The Suns are one of the teams with the most championship potential this season. They won the championship in the regular season.
They have defeated the Lakers and the Spurs. In the past, their weakness was positional warfare, but the addition of Chen this year has made up for the lack of this part of the team!"
"Do you remember Chen's regular season data? If you don't remember, I can review it for you. 28.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 6.9 assists, and 1.8 steals. This is Michael Jordan-level data!"
After Reggie Miller finished speaking, Kenny Smith immediately shook his head: "Are you comparing Chen and Michael? It's too early now."
Barkley also agreed with Kenny Smith: "The playoffs are the stage for superstars. If you are not good enough, you can easily lose yourself in high-intensity confrontations. Chen's performance in the regular season is very impressive, but he has no playoff experience."
, he still needs to continue to prove himself."
After listening to the speeches of Kenny Smith and Barkley, the fans in front of the TV were shocked. Is this what these two "senior Chen Chui" said?
In fact, these so-called analysis programs are all scripted. The so-called experts and commentators are just a group of actors. They need to create controversy and create topics to attract fans. This is a way for the program to attract attention.
Chen Yan also took a look at this episode of TNT, but he didn't care about the content. All his attention was on watching a few retired men bickering in front of the TV. To put it simply, it was just fun.
The playoffs are cruel. Players often perform well in the regular season, but then stall out in the playoffs. Their data shrinks significantly, and they even become a cancer for the team.
Therefore, it is reasonable for outsiders to question themselves.
Chen Yan will not be disturbed by these sounds, nor will he pick up the keyboard and go shopping with experts and fans like Xiaoshuai.
Since you are doubted, then work hard to break the doubt!
This is Chen Yan’s way of basketball!
Although he spent the regular season of his rookie season perfectly, Chen Yan also understood that the regular season and the playoffs are two different games.
As Barkley said, he still needs to prove himself further.
April 19, Phoenix.
The scene of the pre-match press conference.
"Chen, tonight is your career playoff debut. Are you confident that you can win tonight's game?" the reporter asked.
Chen Yan smiled: "This is the only purpose of my appearance on the court today."
The reporters also laughed after hearing this. This answer is so crazy!
However, what the reporters did not expect was that something even crazier was to come.
The next reporter asked: "How many games do you think this series between the Suns and Nuggets will end in?"
Chen Yan smiled again: "We actually don't have to do much, we just need to continue our regular season performance against the Nuggets."
After hearing this, the reporters looked at each other. The Suns had a record of 4 wins against the Nuggets in the regular season. Doesn't that mean they want to sweep the Nuggets?
The reporters could not hide the excitement in their eyes. Chen Yan started talking harshly even before the game started!
Chen Yan said if he doesn’t say harsh words before the game, can he be called NBA?
Especially in extremely intense games like the playoffs, it is easier to create a sense of excitement before the game to help you get into the state.
The Suns' pregame press conference ended quickly.
Later was the Nuggets' pre-game press conference.
The reporter who caused the trouble slightly processed Chen Yan's words and relayed them to Iverson.
Iverson's character is not the kind to hide things. He responded on the spot: "I admire Chen very much. He has played very well this season, but it is only in the regular season. Next, I will tell him about the regular season."
The difference between the playoffs and the playoffs, and by the way, I can teach him some playoff experience."
Iverson had a cold face and a deep voice, and his words felt more like a declaration of war.
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During the warm-up period, the American West Arena was already packed with people, a sea of orange!
Fans consciously wear uniform T-shirts on their seats. This is a way for fans to cheer for the team!
Taylor Swift also appeared in the front row seat. This was Chen Yan's first playoff game in his career, so as his girlfriend, he naturally had to be there.
Swift also wore a uniform orange T-shirt with the fans. Today, Chen Yan did not chat with Swift during the warm-up period. He values his playoff debut and must go all out and devote 100% from the warm-up period!
The Suns playoff promotional video was displayed on the big screen, which contained various hot highlights of Suns players during the regular season.
When the screen showed Chen Yan's four kills, the whole audience was excited!
Anthony and Iverson, who were doing shooting drills, felt the floor tremble slightly.
Even before the game started, they felt that their eardrums had been challenged!
There is a taste of the Devil’s home court!
However, they quickly calmed down. Both of them are players who have seen strong winds and waves.
The atmosphere at the Suns' home court not only put pressure on the Nuggets players, but playoff newcomers such as Barea and Azubuike also seemed particularly nervous in this environment.
This is also a situation that players who participate in the playoffs for the first time will inevitably encounter.
Chen Yan is an exception. The bigger the stage and the greater the pressure, the more he likes it.
This has something to do with his character, and also with his super high mental attributes.
After the warm-up, both sides returned to the locker room for a brief change of clothes.
At this time, the coaches of both sides have nothing to deploy. What should be arranged has been arranged long ago. What they have to do now is to give some encouraging words to keep their players motivated to play!
Inside the Nuggets locker room.
"Brothers, listen, don't treat that guy Chen as a rookie, otherwise we will suffer a lot from him!"
Before the game started, Iverson gave his final instructions to his teammates.
Although Iverson made harsh words in front of the media before the game to educate Chen Yan, this does not mean that he will despise the super rookie.
Camby, Anthony and Kenyon Martin on the side nodded after listening, and he recognized Iverson's words.
Jr. Smith, on the other hand, looked disdainful. He had never been convinced by Chen Yan. Jr. believed that as long as he was given the ball, he could produce Chen Yan's statistics.
I have to say that Jr.’s confidence in his qualification certificate is really innate...
"Come on! Let's kill them!" Before leaving the locker room door, Jr. Smith stretched out his hand and shouted.
"Kill them!" Teammates put their hands on each other.
Afterwards, the two sides walked out of the players' tunnel.
After the entrance ceremony, the game officially begins!
