Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup: Mo Williams, Larry Hughes, LeBron James, Varejao, O'Neal.
The commentators for the opening game were Barkley, Kenny Smith and Reggie Miller.
"The starting lineups of the two teams are not much different from last season. The Cavaliers have made adjustments at the point guard. They introduced the former Bucks point guard Mo Williams in the new season. The arrival of Mo Williams
It will undoubtedly give James some firepower support, he averaged 17.2 points per game last season." Kenny Smith explained.
Barkley smiled and shook his head: "Both sides have sent familiar starters. I feel like I'm back to last season's finals."
Reggie Miller also laughed and said: "Watching their opponents in the finals get the championship ring in front of them, the Cavaliers players should feel uncomfortable mentally, but if they can win the game under such circumstances, it will be considered revenge.
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The three commentators chatted and laughed happily and the opening match officially began!
Stoudemire jump ball to win O'Neal!
Nash immediately made tactical gestures after catching the ball.
Stoudemire set a screen for Nash from outside the three-point line. Nash used the screen to dribble deep and the free throw line suddenly stopped at a 45-degree angle.
Shoot with horseback and archery!
"Clang!"
The basketball popped out of the hoop.
Nash started the game very excited tonight. He usually rarely attacks like this right from the start, but today is different. Today is the day when Nash gets the championship ring he has been waiting for for 12 years.
Varejao collected the defensive rebound with an afro.
Mo Williams stepped forward to respond.
After dribbling the ball past half court, Xiao Mo made a cross pass and found James.
Mo was one of the two guns in the Bucks, and even had unlimited firing rights for a time, but all the privileges will cease to exist from the moment he joins the Cavaliers.
Xiao Mo knows very well that the Cavaliers are James' team, and if he wants to survive here, he must play around James.
James blew a breath and began to dribble and break through. It can be seen that James has practiced hard during the offseason. His physical condition is maintained very well and his strength is even stronger than last season.
After a hip dribble, James directly ran over Raja Bell and drove into the paint.
Stoudemire made up for it, and James took off against his defensive inertia.
James did not choose to force the ball. He used a lever to dodge and handed the ball to O'Neal inside.
O'Neal is getting old after all. A few years ago, he would have immediately jumped up to the frame when he got the ball, but now he has to sink his body first before taking off.
It was this moment that gave Diaw time to make up his defense.
Dior was very smart and hugged O'Neal's arms directly from behind.
A slight chop to show respect.
An aging shark is still a shark, and the respect that should be given should still be given.
"Clang!"
O'Neal made the first free throw.
Barkley laughed when he saw O's clumsy free throw gesture: "The Suns adopted the 'shark-killing tactic' at the beginning. Free throws have been a problem that has plagued Shaq throughout his career. It seems that there will be nothing too big in this game."
Big changes.”
"Clang!"
Just after Barkley finished speaking, O'Neal missed another free throw.
Both free throws were missed and the ball was transferred.
Nash controlled the ball past half court.
Missing the first offensive shot allowed Nash to calm down a little. This round, he handled the offense in the way he was best at.
After calling for a pick-and-roll, Nash walked from the left three-point line to the center free throw line.
Mo Williams bypassed the pick-and-roll and appeared next to Nash. He defended well this round.
Nash slowed down and handed the ball to Diaw in the high post.
Diaw held the ball to support, and Laga Bell provided Chen Yan with an off-ball screen.
Chen Yan secretly pushed Larry Hughes and then used the screen to run to the three-point line to catch the ball.
Chen Yan is no longer a rookie. He has played in the NBA for a season and he is very aware of the league's penalty standards. Referees generally will not call this kind of physical contact.
The moment Diaw released the ball, Laga Bale took advantage of the situation and cut in.
The Cavaliers were directly confused by the Suns' off-ball running tactics. Larry Hughes and James had problems with their tacit understanding, and the two of them went after La Gareth Bale at the same time.
Chen Yan got a huge opening.
After catching the ball, Chen Yan made sufficient adjustments. He even shook his shoulders before taking action.
This inadvertent little gesture drew cheers from the audience.
Chen Yan shakes his shoulders to relax his hands as much as possible, but from the fans' perspective, he is celebrating in advance.
"Whoa!"
The basketball hit the net amidst cheers at the American West Arena!
0-3!
Chen Yan stretched out three fingers to show his excitement.
This is his first goal of the game and the Suns' first score of the new season!
"Stable as always, Chen Yan hit a three-pointer!" Kenny Smith explained.
"It seems that the Cavaliers haven't entered the state yet. It is estimated that Chen will not have such a big space in the training games." Reggie Miller joked.
"For such a killer, you can't give him too much space at any time, otherwise he will definitely punish you with points."
The Cavaliers attack, James holds the ball at the top of the three-point arc.
Raja Bell took a step directly. This is how the Suns defended James in last season's finals.
When James saw an opportunity to take a shot, he fired a three-pointer.
In addition to participating in the Olympics this summer, James also did a lot of three-point practice. He has had enough of being left open outside the three-point line.
"Whoa!"
The basketball drew an arc and then went into the net.
3 to 3.
Practice is one thing, and mentality is another. There is not a big difference between the regular season and the finals. James is relatively more relaxed in his mental state when facing this kind of open three-pointer.
After the ball scored, James glanced fiercely at Laga Bell, who was defending him.
This look seems to say if you dare to let me go, then dare to shoot me!
Raja Bell didn't care at all. After all, James is also an outside player, so it's normal to score an open three-pointer.
"Oh! James returned a three-pointer! Laga Bell obviously didn't defend the ball well and was ready to let it go." Zhang Li said cheerfully in the cctv5 studio.
"This three-point shot was very decisive. It seems that James has worked hard this summer." Director Xu gave James some affirmation.
After the ball was scored, James prevented the Cavaliers players from retreating, and the Suns entered a positional battle.
In a positional battle attack, Chen Yan held the ball at the top of the arc and challenged Larry Hughes.
Raja Bell and Nash moved to the bottom corners on both sides. Both of them have strong three-point shooting ability, and the space on the court suddenly opened up.
The seemingly simple tactical arrangement actually requires Chen Yan's extremely strong threat ability with the ball.
Chen Yan kept dribbling the ball, but Larry Hughes didn't dare to rush forward. He couldn't tell whether Chen Yan was looking for a breakthrough angle or a shooting rhythm.
After a series of crotch movements, Chen Yan tentatively took a step to the right.
Seeing that Larry Hughes still kept his center of gravity depressed, Chen Yan quickly combined the ball!
One step outside the three-point line and he pulled it out!
Chen Yan's shot didn't take off very high, but his shot was quick and the shot was very sudden!
Larry Hughes only extended his hand symbolically and had no interference effect.
"Whoa!"
The basketball spun rapidly and then crashed into the net.
Chen Yan started with a three-pointer and two consecutive hits!