Chapter 317 Free fighting, the strange law of Zen masters!
Chen Yan's three-point account was opened, but the Suns did not.
In the first quarter, the Suns made 2 of 8 three-pointers. Except for Chen Yan, who hit two three-pointers, everyone else's outside shots were all solid.
The score between the two sides in the first quarter was 28-18, with the Lakers playing at home leading by 10 points.
The Lakers' scoring points were scattered, with Kobe 7 points, Garnett 6 points, Fisher 5 points, Radmanovic 4 points, James Posey 3 points, Walton 3 points...
This kind of game where all players are blooming is the most difficult to guard. If you choose to double-team one of them, the other open players will be punished by the sun.
At the beginning of the second quarter, D'Antoni asked Chen Yan to stay on the court.
D'Antoni's original intention was to let Chen Yan lead the second lineup to chase points. This arrangement also achieved certain results. The Suns once closed the point difference to within 3 points, but his problem was exposed as soon as he took a break.
The Suns' substitute players suddenly became incapable of playing. Azubuike was a little timid and did not dare to shoot when there was an opportunity. Barea was just the opposite. He was a little too excited and made continuous unforced errors.
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These are all manifestations of inexperience.
The point difference was soon widened to 10 points by the Lakers.
In the second half of the second quarter, the main players of both sides returned one after another.
Garnett took over the Lakers' offense as soon as he came on, hitting two big jump shots in a row.
This is the advantage of having two superstars. The two can cooperate with each other or work separately, providing the team with richer tactical options.
After halftime, the Lakers' lead was still double digits.
In the second half, the Suns adjusted their tactics and put Grant Hill in the starting lineup.
The purpose of this substitution was to increase the team's offensive power. However, without Lagar Bell on the court, Kobe played more freely. After scoring 7 points in a row, the Suns had no choice but to call a timeout.
Tonight, the Lakers dominated the Suns both offensively and defensively.
Kobe and Garnett are both in excellent condition. The two offensive and defensive stars teaming up is a torment for their opponents every round.
At the end of the third quarter, the Suns were 13 points behind 70 to 83.
Entering the final quarter, the Lakers' defensive strategy was very clear, which was to keep an eye on Chen Yan and even double-team him in some rounds!
This is a chain reaction caused by the poor touch of Suns players.
Before the start of the fourth quarter, Kobe walked directly to Chen Yan: "I will guard you in the fourth quarter. They will not call me a foul. This is my territory."
Very arrogant shouting!
This is also true, the referee turned a blind eye to Kobe's constant elbows.
In addition, Kobe also used various small actions to try to anger Chen Yan.
"Is this the only way to deal with me in such a mean way?" Chen Yan angrily yelled at Kobe.
The more experienced Kobe shrugged his shoulders: "This is basketball."
Chen Yan did not respond again. In the subsequent defensive rounds, he took the initiative to defend Kobe and responded in the same way!
But when Chen Yan's elbow hit Kobe, instead of complaining, the man's eyes were full of excitement!
Sometimes Chen Yan wonders if this guy has M tendencies...
Kobe has maintained the "6-6-6" training method throughout his career. The training intensity of this method can only be described as "hell".
What is the "6-6-6" training method? The simple explanation is "6 hours a day, 6 phases each time, 6 days a week."
Even holidays are no exception.
Kobe's 6-hour training is different from that of ordinary players. His intensity is so intense that it can almost be called self-abuse. This is the biggest secret to his success in the NBA.
After that, Chen Yan's attention was distracted by Kobe and he got into a fight with Kobe!
The referee also turned a blind eye and allowed the two to fight hand to hand.
Kobe tried his best to hit Chen Yan with all-round body blows, including shoulders, arms, elbows, back, thighs, and calves. Chen Yan was not to be outdone and responded!
Both of them can't wait to decide the winner in any part of their body!
The fans became more and more excited as they watched. If the scene were changed, people who didn't know would have thought that the two were fighting freely!
David Stern, who was in front of the TV, was also paying attention to the game. He was very satisfied with the referee's way of calling calls that did not interfere with the progress of the game.
With the development of the NBA, David Stern understands that regular games can no longer satisfy the fans' appetite. Only by turning the game into a star showdown or even a personal feud can it be interesting!
Chen Yan fell into a swamp and other players were in poor condition. Nash was forced to increase his shot count.
This is not good news for the team.
Because it's usually difficult for the Suns to win when Nash is scoring high points.
The game entered the last 50 seconds, and the Suns were still 10 points behind.
The fans collectively focused their attention on Chen Yan.
Ever since the miracle of 33 seconds and 13 points, whenever the team fell behind, fans expected Chen Yan to step up.
But this time he did not become the hero who saved the team. This is an NBA game, not a movie, and Chen Yan cannot let every game follow his own script.
103 to 90.
In the end, the Phoenix Suns lost the G1 game against the Los Angeles Lakers!
Chen Yan scored 27 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists tonight, making 11 of 23 shots, 3 of 8 three-pointers, and 2 of 3 free throws.
This stat alone is not bad, but 22 of Chen Yan's 27 points came in the first three quarters. In the fourth quarter, he gradually lost himself in the physical battle with Kobe, and he almost didn't whistle at Staples tonight.
Five Lakers players scored in double figures. Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 29 points, Garnett scored 21 points and 14 rebounds, and Fisher also scored 10 points.
The Suns also had two people score 20 points. In addition to Chen Yan, Nash also scored 22 points, but the contribution of other players on the offensive end was very limited. Stoudemire played abnormally under the defense of Garnett and Kwame Brown.
He only made 4 of 12 shots and only scored 10 points including free throws.
The fans at Staples Center were in jubilation. Nothing excites them more than seeing the Lakers defeat their archrival.
The Suns players quickly left the game, not wanting their eardrums to be irritated by the cheers from the home fans.
Depression is inevitable when it comes to the sun, but despair is not inevitable.
Losing in an away game is not unacceptable to them. What they have to do is learn their lessons and make a comeback.
After the game, D'Antoni did not let Chen Yan appear in the post-game press conference, which was also a kind of protection for him.
D'Antoni said in an interview: "I knew before the series started that this would be a very difficult battle. We encountered difficulties tonight, but we will not give up. The series has just begun. The Suns
What the boys have to do now is to go back and take a good bath and sleep. You will see a brand new us in the next game."
Lakers head coach Phil Jackson praised his players in an interview: "This is a team victory. Every player played to their level. I am proud of them."
The reporter continued to ask: "Phil, since the implementation of the 7-game 4-win system, the team that wins the first game in the series has a 78% chance of advancing, and we all know that you have a weird law, that is, when
When the team won the first game of the series, your overall record in the series was 46 wins and 0 losses. Do you have the confidence to continue this rule in this series?"
Phil Jackson smiled and said: "Of course I hope to continue this law, but the game is not a metaphysics. If we want to win the series, we must take one step at a time."
After winning the first away game of the playoffs, Kobe never had a smile on his face. This man was a perfectionist, and he had high demands on himself and his teammates: "The Lakers still need to do a lot, and there is still a lot to do."
To the extent that you are happy with a victory, in fact, you just played a game at a fixed time, a fixed place, and a fixed place. We still need to face difficulties and strive to play better in the next game."
When talking about the fierce confrontation with Chen Yan in the final quarter, Kobe said bluntly: "This is the way I play, and this is how I play."
