Chapter 350: Battle of the Sun
Chicago fans are obviously very dissatisfied with this loss, because originally, they could have wiped out the hope of the Milwaukee Bucks to challenge the record, but there is no way, now is different from the past, the Bulls have not been able to climb out of the abyss since the "god" left, with the current strength of the Bulls to be able to stalemate with the Milwaukee Bucks for three quarters is already extraordinary, they can't ask for more, the only thing they can do now is to cheer for the Suns:
"Come on, Phoenix, take the Bucks out with speed!"
"I believe in you, as the dark horse team of this season, you will definitely be able to go black to the end!"
"The Bulls did their best, now it's your turn, Phoenix Suns, take out the Bucks!"
For a while, Phoenix has a lot of new fans!
***
On the evening of April 6.
Bradley Arena.
Forty minutes before the start of the game, the sidelines were already full of fans, and some homemade banners could be seen everywhere in the boo:
"The new historical record is unstoppable, and this season's Milwaukee Bucks will be remembered!"
"Phoenix Suns, you can't stop history!"
"Easy, make this season that already belongs to you even greater!"
Milwaukee fans are obviously excited today, and they can't help but be excited, as long as they can beat the Suns, they will break the best record in history!
There aren't many records that can trample the Lakers, Celtics, Bulls and other teams under their feet.
Now there's a promising record in front of them, and as Milwaukee fans, it's no surprise that they're hoping for more glory in their city!
***
"Wow, ahhhh
The boos turned into cheers when the lights in the arena were completely extinguished and only a few chasing lights remained.
The Bucks players began to walk out of the tunnel one by one, and it could be seen that each player had a different level of exhaustion on their faces.
Back-to-back has a big impact on them.
According to Xiao K's temper, this game was originally intended to be let go, but the current situation does not allow them to lose again, so they can only continue to do it.
"Hey guys, what are the weaknesses of those guys on the Bucks tonight, I don't need to repeat it, I hope you can pull up the speed and don't give them any respite!"
Gentry's pre-match set-up once again emphasized pulling up the pace of the race.
In the NBA, weaknesses are naturally exploited, and it is not only the Milwaukee Bucks who want to leave their name in NBA history.
Think about it, when fans of the league discuss the Bucks team that almost broke the NBA's best all-time record, I am afraid that they will subconsciously think of the Lakers, well, and their Suns!
Especially them Suns!
Because they used up the last chance for the Milwaukee Bucks!
It's exciting to think about.
"So, guys, listen, this is a historic moment, let's go make history!"
"Toot!"
No sooner had Gentry finished his pre-race mobilization than the beep sounded to symbolize the start of the race.
The starters on both sides came on the court, and Bogut jumped the ball with Xiao Si.
Bogut didn't skip.
After all, he's facing a hopping man!
The Suns got the first offense, and Nash controlled the ball to the frontcourt.
Nash's style of play is very elegant, whether it is his passing or breaking, it is a distinct Steve Nash style, some people say that it is related to his love of football, whether there is any basis for this statement, this is not mentioned for the time being, but Nash's breakthrough process, the rhythm change when dribbling is indeed unique in the league.
Continuous rhythm changes, Mo Williams was easily shaken away by Nash, straight to the inside, Nash did not rush to shoot or pass, Bogut blocked, he was a cat waist, leaning on Bogut and slid in, Bogut followed, but the latter still did not shoot, but when he walked to the other side of the basket, Nash suddenly shot, a rebound shot.
"Look back at the moon"!
Nash used his classic moves to take the opening goal of the match.
Bogut was a little helpless, he really couldn't figure out when Nash would make a move, and he didn't have a chance to jump up and interfere.
Mo Williams looked for Yi Jianlian, and Yi Jianlian faced the "former Jordan successor" Grant Hill, a sudden stop in the break, hit the shot, and colored.
Grant Hill's defense is actually in place, but several serious injuries have made his talent in basketball disappear, although he can be regarded as an excellent league wing defender, but in the face of a player like Yi Jianlian who has become a bug, he is still a little helpless.
Especially when Yi Jianlian used the trick of emergency stop, for Grant Hill, who had already developed a self-protection mechanism with his bare feet, even if he had predicted it, his body would not allow him to react like this.
Gentry didn't blame Grant Hill for not blocking the ball, and defending Yi Jianlian was already a difficult thing.
Nash waited on the baseline to serve, habitually touching the soles of his shoes and licking his hands with his tongue.
Touching the soles of the feet can make the player's hands and feet together, licking the fingers can enhance the friction of the fingers, and licking the fingers that touch the soles of the shoes can be ...... Sorry, I can't seem to make it up.
Nash took a few steps to the frontcourt, dribbling slowly led Mo Williams to where he wanted the latter to be, and then a change of direction in front of the body, moving sideways from right to left to break through, and Mo Williams, who wanted to keep up, was blocked by Xiao Si - this is the person who knows Nash best, knowing where Nash is dribbling, he can instantly react to what he should do.
Many people like to talk about the Jazz's Stockton and Karl Malone when discussing the most tacit duo in history.
But the degree of tacit understanding between Xiao Si and Nash is not inferior to those two combinations.
The classic shot in the history of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest is often mentioned, and Nash sends the ball overhead to Xiao Si for a violent dunk.
It's just that these two have not been together as long as those two, and their achievements are slightly weaker.
Fortunately, Courtney Lee made up for it in time, and Nash couldn't make a breakthrough.
Nash couldn't break through and dribbled two steps back, but when Courtney Lee had just let his guard down, he suddenly gave in a lob ball.
"Phew!"
The basket exploded.
Courtney Lee turned his head to see that it was Jason Richardson who was let go by him, as a former slam dunk contest champion, the price of letting him go was to give him a chance to perform the top ten NBA balls.
"Change the guard!"
The little K motioned for Mo Williams to switch places with Courtney Lee.
Mo Williams was led by the nose by the opponent twice against Steve Nash, and obviously couldn't prevent the latter, so it was better to change positions early.