After winning against the Nets, the Suns have another two days of rest, and their next opponent is the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Suns' schedule at the beginning of the new season is very loose, but this is not necessarily a good thing. There are 82 regular season games there. If it is loose in the front, it will be tight in the back.
After playing the Trail Blazers, the Suns only have one day of rest, and then they will play three games in the next four days, all of which are away games in the Eastern Conference.
On November 4, the Suns ushered in the challenge of the Trail Blazers at home.
Many fans are optimistic about the Trail Blazers this season. Last season, the Trail Blazers' outside core Brandon Roy entered the All-Star lineup for the first time and officially entered the ranks of stars. The inside core Aldridge has also become increasingly mature and can stably contribute 188 statistics last season.
Marion, Barbosa, Outlaw, and Blake are all very distinctive role players.
Just when everyone thought the Trail Blazers would make great achievements in the new season...they started off with a two-game losing streak.
They lost to the Lakers by a huge margin in the opening game, and lost to the Spurs by three points in the second game.
The inner os of the Trail Blazers players: It’s not that we don’t work hard, it’s just that the opponent is too strong!
What's even more desperate is that after two consecutive losses, their third opponent was the defending champion Suns. Seeing this schedule, the Trail Blazers were so angry that they almost cursed. It was a hellish start.
I was already in a bad mood, but after entering the game, I saw the Blazers players holding banners held by home fans and their mood became even worse.
Laughing fans could be seen everywhere in the stands holding signs thanking the Trail Blazers.
Last season, the Trail Blazers traded Chen Yan to the Suns, which directly led to the Suns' first championship in their history.
Chen Yan also successfully proved himself in his first season and became another player after "Magic" Johnson to win FMVP in his rookie season.
Obviously, Suns fans raising signs like this is an act of ridicule.
Not to mention Suns fans, even Trail Blazers fans couldn't help but scold the management. In 1984, the Trail Blazers lost Jordan because they selected power center Bowie. Thirteen years later, in the 2007 draft, in order to get Barbo Sama
Lyon and the others missed Chen Yan again...
Now the Trail Blazers have become the most tragic team among fans.
But this is all hindsight. In 1984, the world was still dominated by big men, and the Trail Blazers already had "Glider" Drexler at the shooting guard. There was no problem in choosing a big man inside. In 2007, the Blazers
The draft situation is similar to that of 1984. The team already has All-Star shooting guard Brandon Roy on the roster, and selecting Chen Yan at the same position would be the same thing.
It can only be said that history is always surprisingly similar, and the unlucky ones are always the pioneers.
During the warm-up period, Barkley said: "The biggest highlight tonight is Roy and Chen Yan. If the two shooting guards compete against each other, the game will be great."
Kenny Smith said: "Although the Trail Blazers have lost two games in a row, they are not weak on paper. In addition to the core internal and external players Roy and Aldridge, the players in each position are also very distinctive. There are also players on the bench.
There is the best sixth man "Brazilian Lightning" Barbosa, and Barbosa is also a former Suns player who knows their playing style and defense very well."
Barkley glanced at Kenny Smith: "Having said all that, are you optimistic about the Blazers rebounding and winning against the Suns on the road?"
Kenny Smith smiled and said: "No, I'm still optimistic about the Suns."
This answer is very true, and the audience also laughed after hearing it.
The Trail Blazers started with Channing Frye today. This substitution is very targeted, so that all five of their players on the field have shooting ability. If the shot is missed, the Suns will not be worried on the offensive end.
During the jump ball stage, Stoudemire failed to exert any force, and Aldridge jumped high to win the offensive ball in the first round.
From this small detail, we can also see that the Suns players were relaxed tonight, even a little relaxed.
The two big wins at the beginning of the new season made them think victory was too easy, but they were soon punished by leaving. Blake and Channing Frye hit three-pointers one after another, and Roy also hit a difficult three-pointer after taking advantage of the screen.
Well, the Trail Blazers launched an 8-0 offensive wave at the beginning and shut down the Suns.
After returning from the timeout, the Suns wanted to exert their strength, but several consecutive outside attempts missed.
The Trail Blazers have already taken control of the start, and it's not that easy to take back the rhythm from them in this situation.
"Whoosh!"
In the next offensive round, Roy used the pick-and-roll and passed the ball back to Aldridge, who hit a high jumper.
10 to 0.
Four players from the Trail Blazers have scored tonight, and all players are showing signs of bursting out.
The American West Arena was silent. In the past two seasons, fans have rarely seen the Suns start like this.
In the Suns' next offensive round, Nash gave up the organization and directly gave the ball to Chen Yan, and gestured for all players to pull away.
Unable to hit outside shots, Nash wanted Chen Yan to use his personal ability to break the Suns' scoring drought.
Chen Yan understood this and challenged Marion one-on-one at the top of the key.
Marion waved his ape arms to constantly interfere with Chen Yan.
Marion was very focused, and the fans holding up banners thanking the Trail Blazers was an insult to him, because he was also one of the bargaining chips in the deal.
Chen Yan lowered his crotch sharply and used his legs to protect the basketball while shaking.
Marion's hands are surprisingly long, so Chen Yan must be extra careful when protecting the ball against him.
After dribbling continuously, Chen Yan suddenly turned sideways, accelerated a step and then suddenly pulled the ball back!
When Chen Yan returned to the three-point line, he did not take a shot. Instead, he feinted a shot and made a gesture of worshiping Buddha.
Chen Yan's outside shooting didn't feel good tonight either.
Although Chen Yan's three-point attribute now reaches [99], it does not mean that every ball must be hit. Many factors such as mentality, physical condition, defensive intensity, etc. will affect the shooting percentage. This is the real NBA arena.
Marion raised his right hand and took a step forward.
Marion relied on his monster static talent to not take off early.
Chen Yan dribbled the ball again, and there was still plenty of attack time on the timer, 13 seconds.
After switching the ball to his right hand, Chen Yan leaned over and broke through, then pulled the ball back to the three-point line with a reverse crotch pull.
Chen Yan holds the ball in the air with his left hand and looks at the basket lovingly with his right hand.
Marion was fooled this time. The moment he pounced, Chen Yan changed direction and brushed past him.
The essence of "Bowing to Buddha" is not only the fake movements of the non-ball-holding hand and legs, but facial expressions and eyes are also very important. Chen Yan performed "Bowing to Buddha" perfectly in this round.
After passing Marion, Chen Yan stepped inside and made a layup against Channing Frye's defense.
Channing Frye is also a big man who is strong in offense and weak in defense. He has nothing to do against the charging Chen Yan.
10 to 2.
The fans at the scene cheered for a while, and the Suns finally broke the deadlock.
"Beautiful! A manifestation of personal ability. When the team can't start, you have to look at Chen Yan!" Yu Jia shouted excitedly in the cctv5 studio.
"That's right! I should have played like this a long time ago, giving the ball to Chen Yan, and then others pulling away to create space for him." Zhang Liyi shouted.
In the Blazers' offensive round, Brandon Roy pulled back and hit the mid-range shot under the strict defense of Laga Bell.
12 to 2.
Roy doesn't have too many fancy moves on the court. From dribbling to shooting to his face, everything is stable. He is simply the outside version of Duncan. Watching such a player play will make your fans feel at ease.
Diaw served from the baseline, and Nash quickly crossed the half court.
Chen Yan did not throw away Marion after running back. He covered his crotch near the top of the arc and used the opportunity to cover Nash.
Blake didn't see Chen Yan and was blocked tightly.
Nash used the screen to reach a 45-degree angle beyond the three-point line.
Marion was forced to switch defenses. No one in the entire league would give Nash such a comfortable three-point shooting space, not to mention Marion had been teammates with Nash for several years.
Nash did not take action rashly. Marion knew Nash, and Nash was also familiar with Marion. He knew that Marion would definitely choose to switch defenses when the ball was played.
Nash continued to hold the ball and walked to the right, and Chen Yan decisively took a position at a 45-degree angle on the right side of the free throw line.
Nash lobbed the ball and then pulled it to the bottom corner.
Chen Yan started to post up Blake.
Chen Yan has a first-class ability to seize opportunities on the court, and he will not let this mismatch go.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Chen Yan scolded him twice and was about to turn around when Aldridge on the inside surrounded him.
Chen Yan glanced at Aldridge with his peripheral vision. The moment he came up, Chen Yan immediately dribbled the ball and took a step outside. After Aldridge returned to his position, Chen Yan continued to hit Blake with his back.
This is the advantage of defenders playing from behind. They are not easily intercepted and can handle flexibly when double-teamed.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
Chen Yan was watching while playing with his back. The moment Aldridge came up, he raised the ball over his head, then turned around with a top and crossed the gap between the two!
"Whoosh!"
After getting rid of the defense, Chen Yan made a steady hit from mid-range.
Aldridge shook his head helplessly. This time, his thoughts were completely seen through by Chen Yan.
The Trail Blazers attacked, and after continuously guiding the ball, Channing Fleila took a shot from outside the three-point line.
The ball hit the neck of the basket and bounced very far.
After picking up the rebound, Raja Bell turned around and looked for Nash. Nash accelerated and sprinted along the baseline, while Chen Yan cut in at high speed in the middle.
This is the offensive rhythm the Suns are most familiar with!
One step before halftime, Nash hit the ground with one hand and passed the ball to Chen Yan. The ball was given just right in advance. Chen Yan did not slow down and started taking advantage of the ball!
"Boom!"
Chen Yan counterattacked with a flying one-arm chop!
The silver saddle shines on the white horse, and it rides like a shooting star!
12 to 6.
The Suns are starting to find their offensive rhythm, and the Trail Blazers are also working hard. They have set their goals very high this season, and they don't want to suffer three consecutive defeats at the beginning.
At the end of the first quarter, the Suns trailed by 7 points, 19-26.
The second quarter started with a game of substitutions between the two sides.
The Suns' substitutes have always been known for their strong firepower, but the Trail Blazers' substitutes are no worse than the Suns. Barbosa, Outlaw, Batum, and Fernandez are all good offensive players.
The Suns substitute did not get any advantage. After a few minutes of play, the score did not narrow but was further widened.
After the return of the main force, they still haven't found the shooting touch from the outside. Most of the time, the Suns rely on Chen Yan's personal ability and their rapid counterattack to score points.
At halftime, 47 to 58.
The Phoenix Suns are still lagging behind.
"The Suns are strong, but they are not invincible. In the new season, they still have the problem of focusing more on offense than defense. Once the Suns' offensive valve is opened, no team in the league can stop it, but if their luck is not smooth and their weakness is
The defensive game will become difficult." Kenny Smith analyzed during the halftime break.
Barkley also agreed with his commentary partner: "In the final analysis, the Suns are a shooting-oriented team. Once several major scoring points are not online, they will be in trouble. Tonight, the Trail Blazers did what they did on both offense and defense.
Yes, core player Brandon Roy efficiently scored 17 points in the half, and he shouldered the team's offensive burden."
In the second half, the team changed sides and fought again. The Suns' outside players felt better and hit two three-pointers in the first half. Roy of the Trail Blazers immediately responded with a single. Chen Yan was not to be outdone and then misplaced the position and attacked Roy 1v1 and scored 21!
Stars must be suppressed by star players. This ball is very morale-boosting!
This goal also became a turning point in the game. After three quarters, the two sides were tied at 73.
In the fourth quarter, the main players of both sides did not rest. Roy held the ball and continuously hit the inside and drew fouls. Just when he was trying to take over the game, Chen Yan stood up and used the mid-range behind the screen to hit a back-up jump shot and hit the counterattack.
With his magical steps and his elegant shots to the basket after continuously escaping the space in 1v1, Chen Yan used his gorgeous arsenal to continuously attack the Trail Blazers.
Tonight, Chen Yan played significantly more singles with the ball than in the opening game because the team needed him to step up.
Roy withstood the pressure on the Trail Blazers. He kept fighting back with unpretentious offense. Roy's state was completely turned on tonight, which gave Laga Bell, who was responsible for guarding him, a headache. Huang Mamba
His offense is simple and efficient. Once his touch is open, he is not as easy to defend as Kobe.
The first few minutes of the fourth quarter also turned into a showdown between Chen Yan and Roy!
Although the styles of the two are not the same, this continuous mutual response makes the fans very happy to watch. This is the biggest difference between NBA and international competitions. International competitions emphasize teamwork while NBA emphasizes individual heroism. For
For the younger generation of fans, personal heroes are undoubtedly more attractive to them.
The two sides took the lead alternately, and the winner was not decided until the last 3 minutes.
In the Suns' offensive round, Chen Yan held the ball across the free throw line at a 45-degree angle on the left side. Marion followed closely and refused to give him any room to break through. Roy on the flank was ready to attack at any time.
Chen Yan was very decisive in handling the ball. Before the double attack was formed, he quickly passed the ball horizontally to Nash. Then Chen Yan covered his crotch with his hands and ran towards Nash.
Both Marion and Blake were deceived by Chen Yan's move. They thought Chen Yan was going to cover Nash. In fact, Chen Yan's target was the basket. The moment Chen Yan made the screen move, he kicked off his left foot and retreated.
Take long strides and quickly get out of the shooting space.
Nash passed the ball very tacitly, and Chen Yan immediately pulled up the ball and took a two-point shot!
"Whoosh!"
The ball drew a beautiful arc and hit the net without any interference!
92 to 95!
After this goal was scored, the Suns led by 3 points!
When the Trail Blazers attacked, Blake tried to find Roy at halftime, but Lagar Bell blocked Roy. Blake did not take any risks. He is a solid point guard.
Blake twisted his body to the other side and passed the ball to Aldridge who was in the high post.
Aldridge did not rush to attack. His first choice was to raise the ball high to observe the movement of his teammates.
Aldridge observed the movement of his teammates but ignored the movement of his opponent. Chen Yan accelerated from the blind spot of his vision at lightning speed.
"Hey! Watch out!"
Blake warned loudly but was still a step too late. Chen Yan jumped from Aldridge's side and took the ball out of his hand!
A very crucial steal!
After stealing the ball, Chen Yan gave the ball away vigorously, and Nash chased the wind and made an empty layup!
92 to 97!
The score difference suddenly widened to 5 points. The mentality of the Blazers' young players fluctuated, and the next attack was hasty and missed.
In the next few minutes, Nash firmly controlled the rhythm of the game, and the Suns maintained their lead until the end!
The Suns won this game with difficulty at home 101-97.
Although they won, this game also sounded a small alarm bell for the Suns. That is, the road to defending the title is far more difficult than imagined. Never overestimate yourself and never underestimate your opponent.
The Suns won the game, and Chen Yan also won the scoring battle.
He played 43 minutes in this game and scored 42 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and 3 turnovers. Brandon Roy scored 39 points and became the leader of the team tonight.
Barkley analyzed after the game: "Chen Yan played very classically tonight. Only 6 of his 42 points were scored through three-pointers, which is far below his daily performance."
Kenny Smith laughed: "He still scored 40 points while only hitting two three-pointers, which is enough to show the richness of Chen's offensive methods and the strength of his scoring ability."
Barkley nodded: "He can play from the back, make mid-range shots, break through, and make fast breaks. Three-pointers are just one of his methods. Even without Chen, he will be the top shooting guard in the league."
At this time, Chen Yan was still being interviewed in the locker room. He only scored two three-pointers tonight because of his poor touch. If he knew that the commentator even boasted about this, he would definitely laugh out loud.
"Chen, tonight's game was a fierce battle until the end. What do you think is the main reason for this predicament?" the reporter asked, holding up the microphone.
"We entered the game too slowly. A good start is half the success. Obviously we failed to get a good start tonight. emm... The Blazers players also performed very well tonight. Their good touch gave
We were under tremendous pressure, but fortunately we withstood it and kept the victory in Phoenix." Chen Yan replied.
"So who do you think the Trail Blazers player put the most pressure on the Suns today?"
Chen Yan said with a smile: "I think everyone has the same opinion as me. Brandon Roy performed very well tonight. He kept attacking the basket and scoring points. I think he is the best player in the league."
An underrated player. He is definitely one of the defenders with the strongest ability to seize opportunities in the league. His left and right hands are extremely balanced and his basic skills are quite good. His seemingly unpretentious style of play can kill people, and he seems to always remain calm.
One player that makes me feel that way is the Spurs big man who likes to stay put."
In addition to his personal abilities, Chen Yan also admires Roy's character.
"Can you comment on the performance of the team's rookie DeAndre Jordan tonight?" the next reporter asked.
This question is obviously aimed at DeAndre Jordan. DeDeAndre Jordan did not play well in this game. He had 0 points, 4 rebounds and 3 turnovers. As soon as the ball came to his hands, it was like a power outage. It seriously affected the Suns' offensive rhythm.
Everyone can see that he is out of tune with the rhythm of the sun.
Facing reporters' questions, Chen Yan gave a high-EQ answer: "Statistics don't mean everything. DeAndre standing inside is a deterrent. He has a height of 6 feet 10, very good wingspan and jumping. This guy is very good."
He has potential, he is a beast in the penalty area in the future, and what we have to do is to help him realize his potential."
Young people always have time to grow up, so Chen Yan chose to support Jordan.
Jordan was also in the locker room. He was very moved when he heard Chen Yan's words. Chen Yan often fed him the ball on the court and encouraged him off the court. At this moment, Jordan felt that Chen Yan was his boss.
