Chapter 267 The nail plate demon knife, rogue three points!
"What a ball, this ball is played very spiritually. The basketball is as obedient as if it is glued to Chen Yan's hand!" Coach Sun Zhengping explained in his iconic voice.
"Chen Yan scored 11 of the team's first 13 points. This was against a team like the Spurs in the second round of the playoffs. It's hard to imagine that this was the performance of a rookie!" Zhang Liang said.
"Chen Yan is now the Suns' leading scorer, an offensive arrow, and a powerful weapon in positional battles. We can't just regard him as a rookie!" Sun Zhengping said.
Zhang Lili nodded heavily after hearing this: "That's right!"
The two commentators started playing Chen Yan while talking.
Fans also like their way of explaining. The two coaches are not bragging. Chen Yan's opening performance is indeed worthy of everyone's praise.
San Antonio Spurs offensive possession.
In this round, the entire Spurs team played more cautiously, because Popovich on the sidelines had already turned on the violent mode, spitting and cursing.
This is Popovich's character. He is as stern as a soldier. He can't get rid of the dirt in his eyes. Once the team's performance does not satisfy him, he will definitely lash out mercilessly.
It is his character that has built the Spurs into the iron team they are today.
In this round, the Spurs used teamwork to derive opportunities, and it was still Bowen's three-pointer from the corner.
"Clang!"
Still missed!
After missing the shot, Bowen didn't dare to look to the sideline because he could imagine Popovich's black face.
After Bowen's strike, the Spurs immediately gave up the fight for offensive rebounds and retreated to the backcourt.
This is a unique tactic they adopted to deal with the Suns. Only Popovich in the league has the courage to give up offensive rebounds.
Nash advanced quickly, but the Spurs' formation quickly stabilized. Seeing that there was no chance for a fast break, Nash circled the baseline and passed the three-point line.
Chen Yan has been lurking in the bottom corner for a long time!
But after receiving the ball, Bowen immediately pressed forward.
Chen Yan feinted and then walked to a 45-degree angle, preparing to find space for a three-point shot.
Finley added it at this time.
The Spurs pushed Chen Yan to death!
Don't give him any three-point space at all!
Chen Yan felt the pressure, but he also understood that the pressure on him would definitely be less than the pressure on his teammates.
Chen Yan decisively threw out [Pass Master] and looked straight for Diaw, who was one step away from the free throw line.
After receiving the ball, Diaw made a sultry back pass, and the Frenchman once again performed magic!
Inside, Stoudemire caught the ball and hit the frame with force, and the dominator made another great move!
15 to 6.
Stoudemire is a historical pie king. When he caught the ball in the three-second zone, it was so unsolvable that even Duncan could only watch as he dunked.
Stoudemire and Nash were already a perfect match, and now Chen Yan is here to further free up offensive space for him, so Stoudemire has more dunks this season than last season.
Looking at the score on the scoreboard, Ginobili couldn't sit still on the bench.
He wants to take off his pants and go on stage.
Popovich put him on the bench and told him to take it easy. Although the Spurs were now at a disadvantage, the game was not out of control yet.
Popovich still wants to play according to the tactical plan before the game.
The Spurs' offensive round, this time they finally blossomed.
After Duncan missed a hard hit at the basket, he used his wingspan advantage to make a tip-in in his second attack.
15 to 8.
With about 6 minutes left in the first quarter, D'Antoni replaced Chen Yan, who played well tonight.
It was a bit early for Chen Yan to leave the game at this point, but he was also mentally prepared. D'Antoni had communicated with him before the game that he would not let Chen Yan start for too long. This tactical arrangement was to target Ginobili.
D'Antoni knows how powerful this Argentinian is. Although Ginobili is a super six, sometimes he plays better than a super giant.
D'Antoni has to send a player who can neutralize him when he's on the court.
With 2 minutes and 36 seconds left in the first quarter, the two sides entered into a rotation competition, and Ginobili was ordered to appear on the field.
Mustache also saw the opportunity and replaced Chen Yan, who had been replaced previously.
The Suns' lineup: Barea, Chen Yan, Grant Hill, Azubuike, and Barnes.
The Spurs' lineup: Damon Stoudemire, Ginobili, Udoka, Matt Bonner, Kurt Thomas.
The score between the two sides was 23 to 17, with the Suns holding a 6-point lead.
Sun attack round.
After the restart, Barea steadily advanced through the half and then handed the ball to Chen Yan.
In this lineup, Chen Yan is the absolute offensive strength, and he has to initiate or end the offense in almost every round.
Chen Yan had this mental preparation before taking the field.
Chen Yan grabbed the ball with one hand and put it behind his back, and called on Barnes with the other hand to help with the pick-and-roll.
After the pick-and-roll, Kurt Thomas and Ginobili quickly formed a double-team on Chen Yan.
Without Nash and Stoudemire, the Spurs' defensive focus is entirely on Chen Yan!
Chen Yan took off before the double attack was formed and passed the ball towards the center.
Damon Stoudemire had quick eyes and quick hands, and flew to intercept Chen Yan's passing route.
Mistake!
Although the 'Little Flying Squirrel' Damon Stoudemire has become an 'Old Flying Squirrel' after years of experience, his agility and cunning characteristics remain unchanged.
After stealing the ball, Damon Stoudemire flicked the ball.
He has already seen Ginobili running towards the frontcourt!
1v0 in the frontcourt, Ginobili will naturally not miss this opportunity to perform.
Sprint to collect the ball, step in and smash!
Just when Ginobili was about to smash the ball into the basket, Chen Yan followed him out!
"Bang!"
The expected dunk sound from the Spurs bench did not sound, but was replaced by the muffled sound of a nail plate!
Chen Yan completed a James-style chasing shot!
After nailing the board, Chen Yan took advantage of the opportunity to collect the rebound.
"Wtf!? This ball is too brutal!"
"Ginobili never expected that Chen would appear behind him!"
"Ginobili underestimated Chen's speed and was punished."
"Chen's head is almost touching the basket!"
"With this exaggerated jumping height, is Chen really a yellow man!?"
"This goal is not only a manifestation of physical talent, but also a demonstration of willpower! Chen did not put his hands on his hips after the mistake, but chose to return to defense immediately!"
"Well done! If you missed the ball, you should recover it yourself!"
With all the fans screaming, Chen Yan quickly launched a counterattack.
In the frontcourt of 5 on 4, Chen Yan chose to pass the ball.
A groundstroke penetrated the Spurs' defense, and Grant Hill took advantage of the opportunity to make an air cut and then dunk with an axe!
25 to 17.
Old Hill was the former successor to Jordan, and he was also the type who could dunk but never lay up!
Spurs attack.
Ginobili holds the ball in the high post.
He was not affected by the flying block in the last round and used the pick-and-roll to get inside like a snake out of a hole, causing Barnes to foul.
Ginobili, who stood at the free throw line, made two free throws.
25 to 19.
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The game quickly came to the last 11 seconds of the first quarter.
The score between the two sides came to 29 to 23, and the Suns had the ball.
Barea consciously ran forward, and Azubuike sent the ball directly to Chen Yan's hands from the baseline.
Chen Yan slowly dribbled the ball across half court.
He had to beat the clock for the last attack.
"Let's see how Chen Yan will handle this buzzer-beater!" Sun Zhengping explained in a very expectant tone.
"Chen Yan has scored 16 points in a single quarter so far, 12 of which came from three-pointers!" Zhang Liji said.
While the two commentators were talking, Chen Yan had already passed half the ball with the ball.
Crotch!
Crotch again!
Chen Yan rocked rhythmically along the edge of the top three-point arc!
Standing in front of him was the ‘Demon Sword’ Ginobili.
Ginobili was very smart. He didn't stick too close to give Chen Yan room to break through, nor did he let him go completely to allow him to comfortably shoot the buzzer beater.
Chen Yan was doing shaking combos while observing the time on the timer.
With 4 seconds left in the first quarter, Chen Yan suddenly accelerated toward the inside and then dribbled back behind his back!
There was a slight flaw in this pulling back action, and the ball just hit Chen Yan's ankle.
The ball rolled straight towards the center circle.
"Oops, Chen Yan dribbled the ball to his feet, and the ball is gone." Zhang Lili said with great regret when he saw Chen Yan's mistake.
As a result, in the next second, Chen Yan turned around and caught up with the basketball in two steps. He didn't even look at the frame at the logo and shot directly!
While the ball was still flying in mid-air, the red light was already on.
Chen Yan tilted his body, keeping his shooting hand, and quietly watched the basketball draw a wonderful arc in the air.
"Whoa!"
A difficult, super-long buzzer-beating hit!
Chen Yan flicked his wrist and took away not a single cloud, but only a three-pointer!