"The game is about to start. This game can be said to be a preview of last year's Western Conference Finals. Players from both sides are already gearing up. I hope they can give the fans a wonderful game," Yu Jia said.
"It's a pity that Sun Yue didn't make the Lakers' 13-man roster, otherwise this would have been the first playoff China Derby in NBA history." Zhang Lijia said.
After hearing this, Yu Jia laughed and said: "I know many fans are looking forward to the playoff showdown between Chen Yan and Sun Yue, but it is too early for Sun Yue. He has the physical fitness of a top defender, but in terms of game experience and skills
He still needs to improve, I believe he will learn a lot by being with Kobe."
"Yes, in the final analysis, this game is still a competition between Chen Yan and Kobe. Both of them became famous at a young age, and both have won the scoring champion. One is the regular season MVP last year, and the other is the regular season MVP this year. It will definitely be fun to fight.
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Zhang Lili spoke with elation and was extremely excited.
As we all know, Zhang Lili is a fan of both Kobe Bryant and Chen Yan. No one is more excited than him when he sees the Western Conference finals being the Suns vs. the Lakers.
"Chen, according to the pre-game plan, play more without the ball in the first quarter, use running to disrupt the Lakers' defense, and the inside players will help Chen with off-ball screens, just like the last game against the Mavericks, there will be fast breaks
Use the fast break as soon as you get the chance, don't hesitate!" D'Antoni emphasized before the game.
Mustache has tasted the benefits of Chen Yan's off-the-ball style, and this tactic continued in this game.
On the Lakers side, the "Zen Master" was also racing against time to make final arrangements. Phil Jackson said: "When we play the triangle tactic, we start from the inside first to ensure the success rate. When Kevin and Marcus are about to reach their positions in the low post,
Be more decisive on the outside and hit the inside when you have the chance. You have the height advantage. If there is no chance, distribute the ball to the outside. The outside players must be decisive in their shots after receiving the ball. Do you understand?"
"clear!"
Then, Phil Jackson arranged for Kobe alone: "Kobe, pass the ball more in the first quarter, support more, use your personal ability to attract the defense, and open up the inside first. If you want to beat the Suns, you can't rely on the strength of one person.
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Kobe nodded with a serious look on his face. In order to win, he would accept all the arrangements of the head coach.
The starting players of both sides stood on the field.
The Suns fielded the most conventional lineup, Nash, Chenyan, Laga-Berdio and Stoudemire.
Raja Bell returns to the starting lineup again. He is the best player in the Suns and even the entire league in defending Kobe Bryant.
The Lakers' starting lineup is also very routine. The more critical the game, the less likely the coach will take risks.
Fisher, Kobe, James-Posey, Garnett, Camby.
The players on both sides had expressionless faces. No one said hello to each other from before the game until now. Everyone acted like strangers. There are no friends on the basketball court, only wins and losses.
In the center of the court, amid the cheers of 19,000 fans, Stoudemire made a successful jump ball for the Suns.
There were cheers everywhere, and the fans entered the game state before the players on the field.
The Suns and Lakers are mortal enemies, so every game between the two sides has fans as excited as ever. This is true even in the regular season, let alone such a crucial Western Conference finals.
The Suns' first attack was handed over to Stoudemire. Chen Yan and Nash opened up space for Stoudemire. Stoudemire feinted and then moved to the right and started.
This is his signature move. With his amazing explosive power, Stoudemire can basically use this move to defeat all power forwards in the league.
But Camby predicted the shot in advance, and the best defensive player's strength cannot be blocked. Camby used his prediction and height and wingspan to interfere with Stoudemire's shot.
"Clang!"
The basketball hit the board and bounced hard.
The Lakers don't rush to advance after a successful defense.
Speed is not what they are good at, their average age is much older than that of the Suns, and everyone in the starting lineup is over 30 years old.
Fisher controlled the ball to the top of the arc, and the Suns adopted a man-to-man hybrid defense. The advantage of this tactic is that the defensive division of labor is clear, and it can effectively limit the opponent's mid-to-long-range shots.
The disadvantage is that the interior defense is weak.
D'Antoni wanted to limit Kobe's touch at the beginning, but what he didn't expect was that "Zen Master" did not let Kobe be the main attacker at the beginning.
Fisher passed the ball to Kobe on the wing, but it was just a transition. Kobe immediately lobbed it to Garnett after receiving the ball.
After receiving the ball, the "Wolf King" faced the empty Suns inside and started to attack. After two consecutive attempts, he dropped the ball from the right and turned around!
Hit the fadeaway jumper!
2 to 0.
Diaw was helpless with the ball, and Garnett, with his height and wingspan, was really a bit of a rogue when he leaned back.
After Camby arrived this season, Phil Jackson increased Garnett's role in the offense. Although his physical fitness is not as good as his peak, Garnett now has more comprehensive skills, more experience, and is becoming more and more demonic. This is what he is talking about.
players.
The Suns' offense and the Lakers' defensive strategy are very similar to the Suns' last round, which is also a mixed defense.
Nash dribbled the ball past half court, and James Posey was close to Chen Yan on the wing, preventing him from catching the ball easily.
Any decent defensive player in the league knows that guarding Chen Yan must start before he catches the ball.
Chen Yan doesn't compete with James Posey with brute force. He rarely fights with others on the court. Except when his temper gets angry, most of the time he wins by trickery.
Chen Yan started hide-and-seek tactics.
The so-called hide-and-seek tactic is to use the cover of teammates to move without the ball. From the perspective of the opposing player, it looks like hide-and-seek. This was adopted by fans after the last series.
I have to admire that the fans are indeed very talented. This description is very appropriate.
Chen Yan went around to the right elbow area to catch the ball.
After receiving the ball, he quickly turned around and Chen Yan penetrated into the Lakers' territory.
It looks like he is just strolling around, but he is actually full of wisdom. In fact, Chen Yan has been observing the Lakers' formation when he was running, read the game pattern, and used the simplest and fastest method to achieve the most efficient goal.
Before Camby could make up for it, Chen Yan used his throwing skill, and the basketball passed Camby's fingertips and then went into the net.
2 to 2.
It was the Lakers' turn to attack, and Fisher patted his forehead after halftime.
After seeing the tactical gesture, James Posey and Kobe Bryant started running.
Laga Bell pestered Kobe, who had the heaviest defensive task for the Suns in this game. D'Antoni even ordered him before the game to stay close to Kobe and stay close to him even if he didn't shoot three-pointers.
The coach told Laga Bell that he didn't dare to slack off. From the moment Kobe passed halftime, he was stuck to him like a piece of candy.
Kobe had difficulty catching the ball, and Garnett moved to the outside to provide support.
Diaw quickly followed. Garnett can be both inside and outside. Just because he is on the outside, you cannot ignore his defense.
Garnett caught the ball and handed it to Kobe, and the Suns' defensive attention immediately shifted to Kobe.
Kobe immediately lobbed it to Camby.
Camby was in a very deep position and immediately turned around and shot after receiving the ball.
The opportunity came up, but he didn't make the shot. After all, he is an engineer player. Camby's hand skills were still poor. When he turned around and shot, his wrist was very stiff.
The basketball bounced out of the frame, and the American West Arena immediately burst into cheers.
The sun's counterattack begins!
In the world of martial arts, only speed is unbeatable!
Nash caught the ball and pushed it two steps before passing it to Chen Yan who was in an excellent position without any extra movement.
Chen Yan catches the ball without slowing down, taking a step and starting straight away!
The conversion speed is so fast that the timer and camera can barely catch up.