Chapter 420: You Tiao Lao Pao, the Worst Second Team
In history, there have been many players with excellent hand skills, and there have been many players with strong bodies and skillful skills, but not many have been top-notch in these three abilities.
Chen Yan's finishing touch is excellent whether it is long distance, mid-range or layup, which is why he can often score high scores.
Hornets offensive round.
Peja moved outside the three-point line on the wing. Paul and Chandler played a pick-and-roll. After the pick-and-roll, Paul pulled back to the high post, attracted the defense and threw the ball high into the middle. The Suns were empty inside, and Tyson
-Chandler jumped in an open field!
The home fans stood up early and cheered.
"Bang!!!"
A powerful two-handed alley-oop dunk, Tyson Chandler ends the round of offense!
11 to 9.
The home fans were delighted, this was the real Hornets in their minds.
Paul and Tyson Chandler also high-fived excitedly in celebration. The cooperation between the two greatly boosted morale. In the next round, the defensive enthusiasm of the Hornets' players was significantly improved. After the Suns made continuous passes, Hill missed a high jumper.
Chandler grabbed the rebound and passed to Paul.
The Hornets had a chance to chase one on a fast break, but Paul held back. He was very calm and knew that if he didn't score such a ball, he would definitely be counterattacked by the Suns.
Paul dribbled the ball through half court at a high pace, David West moved to the high post, and the Suns switched defense after covering the screen.
Paul took advantage of the opponent's switch of defense to speed up and gain half a position. It was this half position that made Diaw's defense suddenly become passive.
Paul did not rush inside. He first slowed down and trapped Diaw behind him, and then accelerated into the penalty area in the second step.
As soon as Diaw saw Paul speeding up, he immediately took steps to follow him. Stoudemire was always ready to defend, not giving Paul a chance to easily hit the basket.
Who knew that Paul did not choose to rush the frame, but suddenly stopped suddenly after accelerating. Dior was unable to stop the car and came into contact with Paul from behind.
The next second, Paul threw the ball into the sky and fell to the ground in a panic.
The referee did not hesitate to call Diaw a foul.
With an innocent look on his face, Diaw complained to the referee that Paul's reaction was overreaction, and he gave Paul a light push. How could it be so powerful?
Paul's official height is 183cm, but his actual height is only about 180cm. He looks very ordinary in shape, but if you think he is an ordinary person, you would be wrong. Paul's confrontation and waist and abdominal strength are outstanding among defenders.
During the game, Paul was able to protect the ball even against big men. How could it be so easy to fly?
This ball has a big part in his acting skills.
Chen Yan shook his head when he saw Paul high-fiving his teammates. Paul already looked like a veteran after playing in the league for three years. I have to say that some things are truly innate.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoa!"
Paul made two solid free throws.
11 to 11, the two sides drew.
When the Suns attacked, Chen Yan made a circle and then caught the ball at a 60-degree three-point angle from the left.
Chen Yan wanted to seek a three-point opportunity, but the Hornets would not give it to him so easily. Russell Butler defended very closely.
Chen Yan waved to call Diaw, and David West immediately changed defense but refused to give up three points.
Chen Yan played David West in singles from the outside, connected with his crotch and then dribbled in with his right hand along the midline after a pause.
David West is not very mobile, but fortunately he did not stumble this round and could barely keep up with Chen Yan.
Near the free throw line, Chen Yan suddenly pulled his hips back, took advantage of the moment when David West pounced, reset his steps, and passed him to the left!
From the perspective of the broadcast, Chen Yan hit the ball with a perfect timing.
David West could only helplessly turn his head and watch as Chen Yan drove into the paint and easily scored two points.
13 to 11.
“So handsome!”
"Easy and unrestrained is just two words, I only say it once!"
"This set of combos looks very complicated, but in fact there are no unnecessary useless operations."
"Chen Yan has a hundred ways to defeat the big one with a small one!"
Chen Yan's skills fascinated the domestic fans in front of the TV.
Looking back, Paul continued to play the pick-and-roll. He was the only starting point for the Hornets' offense.
Chandler provided a screen for Paul. Paul challenged Stoudemire in the high post. After a series of crotch strikes, Paul suddenly made a crossover. After shaking, Paul shot backward from mid-range.
Stoudemire didn't lose his center of gravity, but he was moved a little less than half his body, and Paul's backward angle was exaggerated, so the ball failed to interfere with his shot.
"Whoa!"
Basketball goes hollow into the net.
Paul also repaid the Suns in a small way.
13 to 13, the score was even again.
The Suns and Hornets were inextricably linked at the beginning. Both sides scored in their own way, and the scores rose alternately. In the first quarter alone, there were 5 ties.
Two outside players, Chen Yan and Hill, became the main attackers of the Suns. Stoudemire only took two shots in the first quarter, and Nash only took one shot, but sent 4 assists. Chen Yan's data was 10 points and 2
Rebounds and 2 assists.
The best performer on the Hornets side was 'Queen Bee' Paul. He scored 11 points and sent 4 assists in the first quarter. The Hornets' lineup is different from that of the Suns. If they want to win, Paul must do more than Nash.
29 to 27, Sunshine ended the first quarter with a 2-point lead.
The second quarter started with a battle between the two substitutes, and the Hornets' problems were immediately exposed.
On the Suns' side, Azubuike, Barea, Barnes and Raja Bell used tornadoes to beat the Hornets' bench to nowhere.
The balance between the two sides was suddenly broken, and the previously tight score quickly reached double digits.
Hornets fans were very anxious but helpless. The team's second lineup was not performing well not because of their condition, but because of their level.
The Hornets’ bench is a bunch of bastards who average no more than 5 points per game.
Hilton Armstrong, Maurice Peterson, and Antonio Daniels are all in the rotation. Can these people play in the rotation? He can't play. He doesn't have the ability, you know?
This bench lineup is absolutely at the bottom of all playoff teams in the league, and even the second lineups of many non-playoff teams are better than the Hornets.
The average playing time per game for the five main players of the Hornets is exaggerated, especially the dual-core Paul and David West who play nearly 40 minutes in each game. If Byron Scott is not the main player, there is really no substitute lineup.
, not to mention the substitute lineup, even the main center Chandler and shooting guard Russell Butler are players who have no ability to attack independently.
David West is the only player on the team besides Paul who has the ability to play in singles. Peja is also a typical shooter. At his peak, his ball-handling offense was below the NBA level, let alone now.
Hornets coach Byron Scott can only wait and hope that the second unit can hold on for a while and give the main players more rest time.
Last season, old Rockets player Bunch Wells played for the Hornets for a while. His arrival brought a lot of improvement to the bench. His size and butt were full of impact. However, during the offseason, Wells exaggeratedly shouted
With an annual salary of 8 million, the Hornets are just short of bench players and they are not stupid. Naturally, they will not pay attention to Bunchy Wells. Therefore, the Hornets' second team is still weak this season, and Wells, the lion's mouth, is
He is unemployed and at home.
Paul came on the field with 7 minutes left in the second quarter. The team's situation did not allow him to rest for too long. Under Paul's series, the Hornets recovered some points, but the Suns did not give Paul many opportunities. After a minute and a half, the Hornets recovered some points.
They also sent their main players, and at halftime, 64 to 53, the Suns' lead reached double digits.
Looking at the score, Hornets coach Byron Scott fell into deep thought. He felt that he had to consider letting Peja play as a substitute. Otherwise, the Hornets' second team would be unable to do anything, and it would be a heavy burden to carry forward.