Chapter 299 Desire to win, return to the carbine smartly!
The Spurs removed Duncan and replaced him with veteran Kurt Thomas.
Kurt Thomas had some mixed emotions when he came on the court.
In Game 5 of last year's Western Conference semifinals, Kurt Thomas played for the Suns.
Although the Suns unfortunately lost that game, Kurt Thomas' performance was absolutely outstanding, posting a double-double of 15 points and 12 rebounds.
The same Western Conference semifinals, the same G5, this year he is indeed wearing a Spurs jersey to face his old club Suns.
However, Kurt Thomas showed no mercy against his old team. He received a pass from Parker and hit a shot from mid-range.
"Whoa!"
Got two points.
The fans at Mercy Arena didn't have much reaction to Kurt Thomas' goal. After all, he and the team parted ways amicably.
Sun attack round.
Chen Yan used the screen to get to the basket, attracted double teams and then passed to Nash in the corner.
Nash raised his head and stared at the basket, flicking his wrist when the defense was in place!
Quickly transferred to Laga Bell outside the three-point line.
This absolutely vacant position is simply not too comfortable for Laga Bell!
Bell took aim at the frame, and the knife fell from his hand!
After the ball was scored, Raja Bell first pointed at Nash, and then pointed at Chen Yan.
Although this ball was not passed by Chen Yan to Laga Bale, it can be regarded as an indirect assist from him.
This season, Raja Bell's three-point shooting percentage has reached an impressive 42.8%. In addition to his increasingly superb outside shooting ability, it is also directly related to the containment of Chen Yan and Nash.
Looking back, the Spurs attack round.
Kurt Thomas got another mid-range opportunity after covering the screen.
But this time he didn't make a shot. After all, Kurt Thomas is positioned as a professional blue-collar player rather than a full-time pitcher. Moreover, he is already 36 years old this year. It is unrealistic to expect him to make every open shot.
Sun attack round.
Raja Bell, who had just made a three-pointer, was very excited, and Nash actively covered him as soon as halftime passed.
Excitement on the basketball court is often a double-edged sword. It can stab your opponent and possibly scratch yourself.
In this round, Laga Bell did not grasp the scale well, and used a secret power at the moment of the screen to directly push Bowen away!
Naturally, this action did not escape the referee's eyes, and it directly gave Laga Bale a screen foul.
Ragnarok did not argue. He knew that his actions were a bit excessive.
The Suns wasted a possession of the ball, but their offense was not interrupted.
Next, Nash sent out consecutive second passes, assisting his teammates to score points in quick offensive and defensive transitions. When his teammates' status was online, Nash's role on the court was maximized.
In the last two minutes of the first quarter, Popovich sent Duncan on again.
Duncan was like the anchor of the Spurs. He gave Stoudemire a spicy hot pot shot as soon as he came up, and then on the offensive end, he caught the ball and slid down the baseline and hit a layup!
The ‘Stone Buddha’ used one offense and one defense to stabilize the Spurs’ morale.
The reason why Duncan ranks among the top power forwards in NBA history is precisely because of his stability for more than ten years.
Duncan rarely has explosive scoring games, but fans also rarely see him collapse.
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The first quarter of the game is over.
Phoenix Suns 28:19 San Antonio Spurs.
Chen Yan played the first quarter and scored 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
This data is not particularly explosive, but it is very comprehensive.
When he returned to the bench, D'Antoni specifically patted Chen Yan's neck. He was not only satisfied with the performance of his beloved disciple tonight.
For the team's head coach, Chen Yan's contribution is not only at the data level, but more importantly, he drives the team on the offensive end.
The current 9-point lead is the best proof.
The second quarter of the game started quickly.
The Spurs fielded a second team led by Ginobili.
The Suns also fielded all bench players led by Grant Hill.
Since Chen Yan played the entire first quarter, D'Antoni did not keep him on the court.
Anthony's coaching style is to control the main players to death. This is just a joke from the fans. He will not really use the players until they are useless.
The Spurs attack first.
Ginobili hit a three-pointer and got hot very quickly!
Then in the next round, Ginobili used his signature snake steps and scored another two points for a layup.
At this time, the camera showed a close-up of Ginobili, and his expression looked very cold-blooded.
Although the Spurs won in G3 and G4, Ginobili's performance could only be considered average. Tonight he seemed to have unleashed the energy he had accumulated in several games in one go.
The Suns' Grant Hill, Azubuike and Barea are also in good shape, but their on-court performance was clearly overshadowed by Ginobili.
At 9 minutes and 07 seconds of the second quarter, the score between the two sides was 31 to 35.
D'Antoni finally couldn't sit still, and after the dead ball, he replaced the trident of Nash, Chen Yan and Stoudemire.
Originally, Mustache wanted the main players to rest more, but now the plan cannot keep up with the change.
He must maintain the team's lead.
Only by maintaining their advantage can the Suns win g5, and only by winning g5 can they gain the initiative in the entire series.
Mustache knows this.
The Spurs also quickly replaced their main players, and Popovich also removed Ginobili.
Popovich is very strict with his players' playing time planning, so Ginobili naturally won't let him play for too long in the second quarter as he played a long time in the first quarter.
Popovich patted Ginobili on the butt when he came off the court.
Popovich's plan was to let Ginobili lead the second team to chase points, and Ginobili did not disappoint the coach's expectations.
The game continues on the field.
Spurs possession.
Duncan got stuck inside and Parker lobbed the ball in.
Duncan leaned back, felt Stoudemire's weight and quickly turned around!
Duncan's back feeling is very sensitive, and he can feel the defender's center of gravity just by leaning on him.
"Boom!"
After passing Stoudemire, Duncan came up with a one-arm dunk!
Full of arrogance!
33 to 35.
The bottom line of the sun is coming soon.
Nash quickly crossed halfcourt and found Grant Hill.
Hill shot from mid-range!
"Bang!"
The trajectory of the ball is very positive, but the force is a little too strong.
The ball bounced in the air, and Chen Yan rushed over Oberto to grab the offensive rebound in this round!
Chen Yan has a strong desire to win tonight. This desire is not only reflected in attacking the basket but in all aspects.
This kind of fighting can not only win one more offensive opportunity for the team, but also boost the momentum of the Suns players.
After Chen Yan landed, he chose to move outside.
There is no offensive angle at the basket anymore.
Oberto quickly followed him out.
Just out of the three-second zone, Chen Yan quickly pulled the ball and turned around!
Smart turnaround!
After shaking Oberto away, Chen Yan jumped to the basket.
Chen Yan paused for a moment while holding the ball in both hands. Oberto's brakes failed and he came into close contact with Chen Yan from behind!
Stopping the ball was done deliberately by Chen Yan, and what he wanted was this kind of rear-end effect!
"Beep beep!"
The moment the referee blew the whistle, Chen Yan took action with the small lever under the basket.
Body control is excellent!
The ball rolled around the rim and then fell into the net.
