In addition to two consecutive victories, the Suns also have good news, that is, Stoudemire will return in the third game against the Jazz.
Suns fans are ecstatic. They have been waiting for Stoudemire's comeback for half a season. Although the Suns played well in the second half of the season without Stoudemire, everyone understands that the Suns will not be complete until Stoudemire returns.
Even though Stoudemire was not in the Suns, he was happy to mention two big wins. After Stoudemire returned, many fans felt that the Jazz could go home early to go fishing.
However, war never tires of deceit. Many pre-game news in the series are just smoke and mirrors. The NBA can sometimes be like a scheming palace, full of intrigues and intrigues.
Before leaving for Salt Lake City, Chen Yan received a call from Swift.
Swift read a lot of outside reports and was very worried that the Jazz were playing dirty tricks on her home court.
"Be careful when playing away games. Don't go too hard on some balls and don't get hurt!!"
Chen Yan laughed on the other end of the phone and said: "The Jazz's home stadium is not so scary. At most, it's a little more difficult to breathe and the noise is louder. In other aspects, it's almost the same as other arenas."
"I read reports that they are dirty, playing like a fight, and can destroy their opponents at any time." Swift said worriedly.
Chen Yan laughed again: "Hahaha, that's outrageous. You see, the Jazz have never seen anyone lose in the NBA for so many years, right? But it is good for us that the media reports like this, so that the outside world will keep an eye on the Jazz for us. They
Don't dare to be too reckless, if someone is really injured, all the fans will stand up and fight against them."
Swifty on the other end of the phone seemed to understand.
After hanging up the phone, Chen Yan flew to Salt Lake City with the team.
The playoff schedule is very tight, usually starting every other day, and the players don't have much time to rest.
On the plane, Stoudemire took out a bag very mysteriously, and then took out a pair of glasses from the bag.
These are specially made goggles to protect his irises.
"How's it going? Is my new look handsome?" Stoudemire kept fiddling with his goggles.
Chen Yan glanced at him: "Are you going to appear wearing this tonight? You look a bit like a scumbag."
The teammates all laughed after hearing this. It was hard to imagine that Stoudemire would be associated with Sven one day.
Stoudemire himself was full of energy: "Watch me do it!"
For a considerable period of time, Stoudemire had to lie face down, 22 hours a day, in order to help his retinas recover. This really broke him down and allowed him to accumulate a lot of fighting spirit. Stoudemire was eager to
Back on the field.
Chen Yan smiled and said: "Take it easy, if you get injured again you may have to go to the CBA."
"CBA?" Xiao Si asked doubtfully.
"China's local basketball league." Chen Yan explained.
"A Chinese league? There are a lot of fans there who support me. I like that place!"
Azubuike interjected excitedly from the side.
Azubuike knows that there are many fans in China who like him. This is the benefit of playing beside Chen Yan. He even got his own sneaker endorsement through Chen Yan.
Not only Azubuike, but also Barria and Dior are now endorsing Chinese brands, one is Peak and the other is Anta.
This is the Suns, just like the Rockets in previous years. Even the water coolers and even the Development League players are well known to fans, and the commercial value of the entire team has been increased because of Chen Yan.
Stoudemire was gearing up for a big fight on the sidelines. The coaching staff and teammates all advised him to take it easy. If he gets injured just after his comeback, he will really have to consider the CBA.
It was already evening when the entire Suns team resisted Salt Lake City, and they felt the chill as soon as they got off the plane.
Salt Lake City is located under the snow-capped mountains, and the climate is very different from Phoenix.
Today's Salt Lake City is actually the third largest city in the western inland region of the United States, second only to Denver and Phoenix. However, on the way to the hotel by bus, Chen Yan did not feel like he was in a big city. The atmosphere and pedestrians on the streets
If Chen Yan hadn't said this was Salt Lake City, he would have thought it was a rural town.
It’s hard to imagine that a place like this would be associated with the words Devil’s Stadium.
The fans here seem to have two faces, or they contain a huge energy.
That night, as soon as he stepped into the stadium, Chen Yan felt the energy of the Jazz home fans.
These fans don't care whether the Suns are first in the Western Conference or whether the Suns beat the Jazz in the first two games. As long as Jazz fans step into the Energy Center, they will give the team the greatest support and overwhelm their opponents in terms of momentum.
support.
When Jazz fans see Suns players, they make all kinds of calls, all kinds of greetings, and all kinds of non-stop noises.
These sounds were very harsh, like an electric impact drill constantly stimulating the nerves of the Suns players, making them very uncomfortable. The Suns players felt a strong sense of depression!
Before the game started, Sloan repeatedly emphasized that Jazz players should speed up their return to defense and increase pick-and-rolls and air cuts.
Returning to defense quickly can limit the Suns' fast break. Pick-and-rolls and air cuts can allow the Jazz to score more efficiently. If they do these two things well, the Jazz will have a chance to knock the Suns down.
Of course, the word Sloan emphasized most was "tough."
If you want to defeat the Suns, it is not enough to start from the tactical level. In the last game, the Jazz players suffered a loss because of their excessive movements. Many players received multiple fouls prematurely. Sloan asked the players not to care because G3 is the home court of the Jazz.
, the referee’s scale will definitely be different.
The Jazz players are gearing up. They are ready for Chen Yan to face a muscle clash that Jordan experienced ten years ago!
The Jazz lineup is the same as last time, and Okur is still sitting on the bench. This is for overall consideration. Okur can't say anything. He also knows that he will be stared at and beaten by Chen Yan as soon as he comes on the court.
On the Suns side, Stoudemire reappeared in the starting lineup after two people!
Grant Hill starts on the forward line, and other positions remain unchanged.
Before kickoff, the camera gave a close-up of Stoudemire. The new style of Stoudemire's goggles aroused the interest of fans.
"Stuart is wearing glasses today. This is a kind of protection for his glasses, but I don't know if it will affect his performance." Zhang Lili said in the studio.
"The return of Stoudemire will bring the Suns' inside lethality to a new level. Everyone knows that he is an All-Star power forward. His presence can not only score but also open up space for his teammates. The Jazz should not be disappointed tonight.
Everyone will go outside to attack Chen Yan and Nash just like they did on the field," said Director Xu.
The game officially started with the words of the two commentators!
Stoudemire defeated Boozer in the jump ball. He injured his eye, not his leg, so his running and jumping ability will not be affected much.
Nash took the ball and took it to the top of the arc and passed it to Grant Hill. Hill passed it to Stoudemire on the outside of the penalty area and ran to the other corner.
Stoudemire saw that the space was widened, he took three steps directly down from the ball and hit Boozer face to face!
"Bang!"
The basketball hit the backboard and bounced out, which was a bit worse.
Stoudemire was a little eager for success at the beginning, and he had not yet found the rhythm of the game.
There was a burst of cheers from the audience, and Jazz fans stood up to watch the game from the first second of the game.
Millsap protected the rebound and looked for Deron, who dribbled the ball from the left and advanced slowly.
Deron stopped the ball at a 45-degree angle from the three-point line and handed it to Brewer who came around. It was just a transition. After receiving the ball, Brewer immediately passed it back to Deron, as if the ball was hot.
Deron started immediately after receiving the ball. Nash followed up in time and moved to the elbow area first, blocking Deron's offensive route.
Deron was forced to stop the ball. He is very strong, but there is nothing he can do in this situation. It is an offensive foul to hit him hard.
Boozer ran to the elbow area on the other side to receive the ball, and after two seconds he lifted the ball and passed it to Kirilenko.
Kirilenko ran to the outside of the three-point line to respond, and the Jazz's offense stalled. There were only 10 seconds left in the attack period. After a pause, Kirilenko still chose to shoot a three-pointer. If he continued to pass the ball, the rhythm would be too slow.
"Clang!"
The sound of blacksmithing sounded.
Kirilenko's main scoring methods are facing the frame and catching the ball and cutting in the air. Three-pointers are not what he is good at.
Diaw took off the rebound and Millsap immediately retreated after missing the first shot.
The Jazz players collectively quickly returned to defense, and they implemented Sloan's pre-game plan very well.
The Jazz still mainly defend the outside line, with three players standing on the three-point line to defend, just like on the court.
D'Antoni saw through coach Sloan's arrangement from the beginning, so he put Grant Hill on the wing in this game and asked Stoudemire to pay, hoping to break the defense.
However, in this round, Chen Yan used his strong solution ability to break the Jazz's defense.
Chen Yan held the ball and Brewer defended at the top of the arc. Chen Yan broke through from the right with the center of gravity, and Kirilenko on the flank immediately came up.
Chen Yan suddenly took a step back, and Kirilenko continued to press forward aggressively.
The moment Kirilenko moved, Chen Yan accelerated and passed his defense from the right.
Chen Yan didn't have any false moves, he just relied on his speed and the time difference when he stepped forward. Brewer wanted to move laterally to catch up, but was stuck by Kirilenko. Kirilenko was equivalent to doing it to Chen Yan.
Once a cover was taken, the situation was very embarrassing.
Sometimes double-teaming is not done well to create opportunities for the opponent.
After experiencing the last game, Chen Yan quickly adapted to the Jazz's defensive strategy. The adaptability of superstars is so strong. They have this strength, as long as they make some changes in mentality and consciousness.
After getting rid of the defense, Chen Yan jumped to the basket. Millsap made up the defense. Chen Yan pressed Millsap and put the ball into the basket, showing domineering style.
2 to 0.
Allowing Garnett or Duncan to play this ball may cause some interference to Chen Yan, but Millsap is just a short inside man with bare feet of only about 2 meters, and Chen Yan does not take him seriously at all.