"The Mavericks' offense has had problems during this period. They must cheer up, otherwise the game will enter garbage time early." Kenny Smith said.
Barkley smiled and said: "I think the Mavericks can't stand it anymore. I think the bigger suspense than the outcome of the game is whether Chen can score 70 points. He has already scored 61 points."
In these four minutes, Chen Yan was still the main offensive point of the Suns, and his scores continued to rise.
Carlisle called a timeout. After the timeout, the Mavericks' anxious mood eased, and they played very patiently in the single-round offense.
Kidd protected the ball and passed it to Ray Allen at the top of the arc. The latter passed the ball around the screen and found that there was no chance. Without delay, he immediately returned it to Kidd.
Kidd immediately started a pick-and-roll with Nowitzki in the middle. He went to the weak side to attract a switch and then passed to the middle. Nowitzki caught the ball and hit a mid-range hit.
98 to 110.
King Nuo returned to the defensive half with an expressionless face. At this point in the game, scoring alone was not enough to win. The Mavericks had to defend against the Suns' offense. The hole they had dug before was too big.
Nash knew what the Mavericks were thinking. After halftime, he did not rush to play the ball, but started to play tactics in an orderly manner. At this time, the success rate is more important than anything else.
Chen Yan went around the screen to reach the three-point line. Nash did not pass it to him, but to Hill on the weak side.
Now the Mavericks' defensive attention is entirely on Chen Yan, and Nash hopes to use Chen Yan to help his teammates create a more comfortable scoring environment.
Hill feinted and then went to the baseline. The Mavericks had no one to help defend, and Hill forced a foul on Ray Allen.
Made one of two free throws, 98 to 111.
The game continued, Kidd quickly brought the ball to the wing, stopped the ball, and quickly made a lateral transfer to find Nowitzki.
The old driver was very decisive, he raised the knife and hit a three-pointer!
The Mavericks' offense seems to be improving, but it's actually at the end of its tether.
The point difference is still in double digits, and they can't limit the Suns' scoring momentum.
In the Suns' offensive round, Chen Yan didn't look for a cover and came out directly to play hand-to-hand with Nash.
After receiving the ball, Chen Yan did not stop and quickly brought it in. Artest stayed close to Chen Yan.
Chen Yan is not afraid of his opponent's close defense. He has a hundred ways to break this close defense.
Chen Yan suddenly stopped and then walked suddenly, using the change of rhythm to disrupt Artest's defensive steps, and then raised the ball to sweep over Artest's head!
Successful shot in three slow steps!
101 to 113, personal 63rd point in a single game!
Artest looked very unhappy. Even if Chen Yan didn't use speed, he could use rhythm to defeat him. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't stop him.
The Mavericks attacked. Kidd passed halftime and found Ray Allen, who used a screen to miss a three-pointer.
After receiving the ball, Stoudemire directly threw a long pass. The ball seemed a bit big, but in fact it was just right for Chen Yan.
Chen Yan used his pure speed to forcefully overtake Artest and then caught the ball and dunked successfully.
101 to 115, Chen Yan scored his 65th point in a single game.
The rim was buzzing with dunks, and Barkley couldn't help but sigh: "If you can still perform dunks at this time, Chen is not from this earth."
Kenny Smith said: "Chen's physical fitness is so good, which is an important factor why he can always score high scores. Shooting is one of the most physically demanding actions on the basketball court."
Kidd passed half court, Terry caught the ball and missed an outside shot. Artest grabbed the offensive rebound and hit a tip-in. After Terry came on the court, Artest was moved to the power forward position.
The point difference is still 12 points. During this period, the Mavericks' offense was not bad, but they just couldn't catch up with the score.
Chen Yan caught the ball in the frontcourt and waved to his teammates to pull away.
If the Mavericks don't double-team him, he will definitely challenge him. Chen Yan's success rate in singles is very high. He wants to use his personal ability to give the Mavericks the final blow.
Chen Yan first switched the ball handler from his crotch to his right hand, and then changed direction and rushed to the left.
Signature crossover!
Chen Yan's change of direction was very large, and he suddenly moved away from his position, just like teleporting.
This is Chen Yan's signature skill. In many cases, the opponent knows where he is going to change direction, but they just can't prevent it.
Artest was forced to foul and sent Chen Yan to the free throw line.
Using a foul to prevent Chen Yan from scoring was Artest's last act of stubbornness.
Chen Yan made two free throws and his personal score reached 67 points.
The audience was excited. Chen Yan was only one step away from his own playoff single-game scoring record.
Carlisle called timeout again, and he had to redeploy his defense. If this continues, the Mavericks will not only be "beaten to death" by Chen Yan, but will most likely become the backdrop for his new record.
Carlisle removed Terry and replaced him with White, resolutely double-teaming Chen Yan from the outside. As soon as he caught the ball, two people would step forward to serve him. If he broke through the paint and flank players would immediately help defend him, the purpose was to allow him to shoot consecutively.
I can't even make any poses.
All members of the Suns were determined to help Chen Yan break the record, and everyone took turns to help him cover and create opportunities.
Chen Yan missed two consecutive shots and seized the opportunity. After receiving the ball, he took advantage of the situation and cut in!
King Nuotian and Artest blocked Chen Yan's shooting angle. Chen Yan sent his body into the air and then threw it behind his head in an extremely difficult position.
Basketball hits high behind the board.
69 points!
As long as you take action, no matter what your posture is, you can advance wherever your center of gravity is tilted.
The state is so explosive!
After Chen Yan scored, he made Jordan's classic hand-spreading action.
All cameras are pointed at Chen Yan, and fans all over the world are watching him show off.
Artest was furious when he saw it. During the Mavericks' offensive round, Artest celebrated after scoring two points with a tip-in.
His way of celebrating was to wave his elbow, and when he ran back to the defensive half, he knocked over Stoudemire with an elbow.
Stoudemire clutched his neck and fell to the ground with a depressed look on his face. Perhaps he could never figure out why it was Chen Yan who beat up Artest, but he was the one who took the elbow?
Artest's act of venting naturally failed to escape the referee's eyes, and he was ejected amidst boos.
Stoudemire received brief treatment on the sidelines and the team doctor said he was fine, but D'Antoni was replaced by him to be on the safe side, along with Chen Yan and Nash.
The game has basically been won, and there is no need for D'Antoni to take risks by accepting players on the court.
The game ended quickly. The Suns won 125-109, eliminated the Mavericks with a big score of 4-1, and advanced to the Western Conference Finals!
Although Carlisle shook hands with D'Antoni in a graceful manner after the game, he wanted to leave the stadium immediately. The Mavericks lost this game. Not only were they eliminated, but Chen Yan scored 69 points.
Chen Yan played the entire game tonight with full firepower, shooting 24 of 38 from the field, 11 of 17 three-pointers, and 10 of 12 free throws.
"69 points is the second-highest record in a single game in the NBA playoffs. Interestingly, the holder of the highest scoring record is also Chen." Barkley said.
"The only person in front of Chen is himself, himself last year." Kenny Smith laughed.
The two commentators made a joke. After the game, Chen Yan stretched out his hands towards the camera, with his left hand comparing one and his right hand comparing two.
Many fans were confused when they saw this gesture. Didn't Chen Yan score 69 points tonight?
The comparison should be between six and nine.
They don’t know what Chen Yan wants to express. What Chen Yan wants to say is that now I am the first and second person in scoring in a single game in the playoffs!
