Chapter 373 [New Season Running and Bombing Battle]
The Suns have reverted to a run-and-gun style of play this season, and the game against the Warriors was their home opener.
In the first game, the Suns easily defeated the Clippers, and Zhou Xuan's buddy DeAndrew, who recognized him during the holiday? Jordan was squeezed by O'Neal and Carman without playing time and sat on the bench.
From the schedule, you can see some of the league's plans. The Warriors are full of gimmicks for playing the Rockets, but there is a gap in strength, which is more like a warm-up practice, and the same is true for the Suns to play the Clippers. Now arrange for two fast teams to meet, and the whole United States will broadcast the offensive battle live.
TNT Radio sent out the golden duo.
China's CCTV5 first broadcast the Cavaliers vs Timberwolves, and then broadcast the Warriors vs Suns. The Nets and the Magic game they gave up. This year, the Nets have less than half of the broadcasts, and from this alone, you can see the gap between Yi Jianlian and the other two Chinese players.
Zhou Xuan and Nash have nothing to do with each other, and they don't have the idea of asking this senior to dinner. He's been thinking about how to score as many points as possible on Nash. If he has the opportunity, he wants to brush the data, and if he becomes a friend, he will have to take care of the old man's face.
In fact, Zhou Xuan was very interested in statistics last season, but he was only brushing assists, mainly just joined the NBA, and he couldn't get too carried away. After winning the Finals MVP, he began to want to be the absolute core of the team. And the change in his style of play this season has also caused some dissatisfaction among his teammates. Mainly veterans Margetty, Jackson, Zhou Xuan was still the little brother who carried the bag for them last season, and the transfer of rights happened too quickly, and it was inevitable that they would not get used to it.
The Spurs did the best job of this, establishing the core and starting with role players when adding new players. Duncan and Parker have a deep relationship, and when the core is handed over from the inside to the outside, everything is natural and there is no dissatisfaction.
In the home locker room, Suns head coach Gentry said: "Today's game, everyone has to cheer up and treat it like a playoff game." Our goal is to win the championship and the Warriors are the opponents who have to beat. Don't take Marion lightly for them to let go, the others are also strong. Steve (Nash), your defensive task is very heavy, try your best to keep up with Zhou Xuan, the players on the side should pay attention to the bag, change the defense and dismantle in time, Amare (Stodamaire) defend Randolph, and the others rotate to change positions. ”
Nash's expression was serious, and he really didn't have much confidence in guarding against Zhou Xuan. If it was a bag, with Zhou Xuan's vision, he would definitely pass the ball, and they could only pray that the others would not feel good.
Before the game, Barkley analyzed: "In the last game, Lowry and Brooks were not Zhou Xuan's opponents, today is a battle between super guards, and Nash played very well against the Clippers, and many people are paying attention to this game." ”
Smith said: "The Rockets can't defend against Zhou Xuan, I don't know what the Suns will do, and Nash doesn't defend well." ”
Barkley is bullish on Zhou Xuan over Nash. "Mainly look at the joint defense, Zhou Xuan shot 3 of 6 three-pointers in the first game, he shot more resolutely, and Nash was afraid that he couldn't limit his single defense. Zhou Xuan's stats improved in the playoffs last season, and his defense is getting better and better, as long as he plays like he did in the first game, he should win the regular season MVP. ”
The Chinese narrators were Su Qun and Yang Jian. Su Qun was already a hardcore "Xuanmi" in the middle of last season, and this live showdown between the old and the new made him even more happy.
Su Qun said: "Audience, the game between the two fastest-paced attacking teams is about to begin. It was expected that it would be a good battle with no casualties on either side. ”
Yang Jian said: "The Suns are also a strong team, they played very well in the second half of last season, if it wasn't for Stadamyer's injury, maybe they wouldn't have been out in the first round, no one dares to underestimate them." ”
Standing on the sidelines, Nash and Stadamyre talked.
At the end of this season, Smalls' contract will expire and he will become a big fish in the free market, and he may not stay with the Suns.
Can you compete with Steve, one of the best point guards in the league? Nash's partnership is something that almost every player dreams of, because working with Nash allows him to explore his potential more. But there are also those who think that Xiao Si will become better without Nash's "protection". It was this argument that made Stoudamire want to change teams. The Suns have a good record, the MVPs are all Nash's, and Smalls seems to be just an All-Star who can score, and he wants to go one step closer. And he wants to chase a high salary after this season.
The Warriors lineup has not changed much, and the run-in is not a problem, Smart uses the old Nelson's system, and the starting lineup has been slightly adjusted. Zhou Xuan, Jackson, Margetty, Zach? Randolph, Turyaf.
Stadameyer's offense is super strong, and he needs to be taken care of and replaced with a man who can block to guard the basket.
Suns Five: Nash, Jason? Richardson, Grant? Hill, Stoudeyer, Channing? Fry.
The race is on. Frye jumped to a win over Turyaf, and the Suns took the lead.
Stoudeye and Nash arc top blocks, Turyaf switched defenses, and on the left side, Frye covered Richardson and cut to the inside, and Randolph returned to the inside.
The Suns easily created three misplaced opportunities, one was Nash to single Turyaf, the other was to cross to Stadameyer to single Zhou Xuan, and they could also play Richardson to Randolph in a misplaced position.
Richardson ran to the bottom right corner after a misplaced cover, Randolph didn't follow closely enough and was still under the basket, and Nash didn't hesitate to pass the ball. Richardson made an open three-point shot and hit it steadily. 0 to 3.
The Warriors attacked, Zhou Xuan dribbled and organized, looking for Turiaf to cover, the person responsible for defending the low post was Stoudamile, and Frye was blocking and dismantling. Zhou Xuan walked on the right side with the ball, and Frye was very fast, moving sideways in front of him. Turyav immediately went to the bottom of the ranks.
Frye turned back to defend in the low post, and Nash chased after him from behind. Zhou Xuan was not in a hurry, and did not give the ball to Turiaf, he felt that he had a higher success rate in playing. Holding the ball in his right hand, Yu Guang glanced at Nash, leaned close with his left hand, and made a "worship Buddha" feint to go to the middle, Nash rushed up from the side and raised his hand to interfere, it was difficult to change direction after the emergency stop, and was completely passed by Zhou Xuan.
As soon as he reached the middle, Hill hurriedly made up the defense from the left side, and Zhou Xuan took the ball with both hands to Jackson on the side.
Hill Sr. reacted very quickly and moved sideways to interfere with the shot, but his footwork could no longer be compared to when he was younger, and Jackson was also very resolute and hit a three-point shot. 3 to 3.
The Suns attacked, Nash went to the frontcourt to find cover, and this time Randolph didn't dare to stand under the basket and went out to talk to Fry. Nash and Stoudeyer misplaced Turyaf after blocking and dismantling, stabilized the ball and hung it to the middle, Stodameyer singled out Zhou Xuan, turned to the right side and easily scored on the board. 3 to 5.
The Warriors offense, the same tactics as the Suns, Turyaf cut inside after blocking and dismantling, in order to follow Randolph, Stoudamire stood relatively outside, Frye blocked Zhou Xuan to break through, Zhou Xuan accelerated and hoisted into the basket, Nash had no choice, Turyaf easily squeezed into the basket to score. 5 to 5.
In the next round, the Suns' offense was finally blocked, the Warriors mixed defense, Jackson changed to the top of the arc to block and dismantle, and after Nash and Stoudamire covered, he stuck Stodymire, and Zhou Xuan went to follow Richardson.
In terms of strength, Richardson is undoubtedly dominant, and has a good offensive ability with the ball, although not as good as those first-class players on the offensive end, such as Kobe, James, Wade, but it must also be distinguished from typical role players, such as Battier, Courtney Lee, etc. Because compared to these players, Richardson still needs some ball control to adjust his shooting rhythm, and being a full-time pitcher will reduce his efficiency.
It is very suitable for Zhou Xuan to defend Richardson, he even dares to defend Kobe, Richardson is not the type to rely on his body to fight opponents alone, he prefers the face frame.
Nash watched Zhou Xuan staring at Richardson to the bottom corner, no passing, obviously not much confidence in Richardson, he gave Hill, Margeti single defense.
Hill and Frye played another screen, and the jump shot was missed under Randolph's interference, and Zhou Xuan saw his move, and immediately rushed to the basket and grabbed the backcourt rebound in front of Richardson. The direction in which the ball might bounce off the basket was carefully calculated and very accurate when he went to the basket.
The Suns five quickly returned to defense.
In this season, it is not correct to say that the Suns have no defense, they retreat quickly, and the effect of limiting the fast break is obvious, but the players' single defense ability in the joint defense system is average.
Zhou Xuan waved his hand to let his teammates pull away, and he singled out Nash with the ball at the top of the arc.
Last season, there were still people booing Zhou Xuan a few times, but this time the home fans were quiet and watched the game in the field seriously.
Zhou Xuan walked on the left side with the ball, and analyzed several possibilities in his heart. Jackson's first shot seemed to feel good, and if he attracted Hill's defense again this time, he could give Jackson another pass. If Hill doesn't help defending, he has room to single Nash.
Nash moved sideways to keep up, Zhou Xuan took the ball and dribbled back with a large crotch, paused with the ball in his right hand, and moved closer with his left hand.
Again? He's trying to change to the left, right? Nash subconsciously lowered his center of gravity and prepared to prevent a breakthrough.
Zhou Xuan put his legs together, jumped lightly with the ball, and shot at the top of the arc. Nash didn't jump, just reached out and the ball went in! 8 to 5.
Su Qun shouted: "Beautiful, Zhou Xuan played very resolutely, in the game against the Suns last season, his statistics were good, Nash couldn't prevent him." I think the Warriors should let Zhou Xuan play more singles. ”
Yang Jian said: "Zhou Xuan scored 33 points in the first game, and I don't know if Lu Dao can cut another 30+10 today." ”
The Suns attacked, and Zhou Xuan went to defend Richardson again. This time Richardson didn't cover the ball from the perimeter, and Nash passed it to him. Richardson leaned his back against Zhou Xuan and turned to the left, but Zhou Xuan retreated to block his way. Richardson's crotch dribbled and changed direction, Zhou Xuan moved sideways a small step, Richardson took the ball in the opposite direction, and Zhou Xuan blocked it again.
Richardson ran out of moves, he dribbled the ball just a few times, and if he couldn't get over, he had to pass the ball, and Nash covered with Frye on the perimeter to get the ball.
Nash broke through and passed to Stoudamire, Smalls singled out Randolph and turned and shot wide, and Margeti grabbed the rebound.
Barkley began to applaud Zhou Xuan's defense again.
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