The West Arena, now known as the American Airlines Center, is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix.

It was a place where the Suns were once brilliant. In the 92-93 season, led by flying pigs, the team reached the finals in the playoffs. Facing the Bulls, they played a series of exciting games, and finally lost to the Bulls 2-4 and missed the championship.

This is the closest the Suns have come to a championship.

Although the Suns have been regulars in the Western Conference playoffs since then, they have never been able to make it to the Finals.

D'Antoni's arrival restored the Suns' former glory, reaching the Western Conference Finals for two consecutive seasons, but failing to take a step forward.

The Suns' performance also seems to have applied a little bit for the draft. Offense wins the game, defense wins the championship.

In order to improve their defense, they sent away small forwards Marion and Marcus Banks, and got the league's No. 1 center O'Neal from the Heat, strengthening the team's interior defense, hoping to help O'Neal to attack the championship.

At the beginning of O'Neal's arrival, many people were questioning the deal.

Because the Suns are playing shelling tactics, and O'Neal, who is almost 36 years old, is older, and the speed itself is not fast, if the fusion becomes a problem.

However, some people think that O'Neal's arrival will cause chemistry within the Suns. At least it can liberate Xiao Si and let Xiao Si further release his offensive ability. At the same time, when playing against the Spurs, Lakers and Jazz with a strong interior line, the Suns will not suffer.

As it turned out, O'Neal's arrival did not hinder the Suns' offensive tactics, and the two blended well together.

Compared with the Suns, the Rockets' record in recent years has not been particularly good. Although known as one of the top three in Texas, compared to the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs, the Rockets can only be regarded as a down-and-out aristocrat.

Since Olajuwon led the team to two championships, the team's record has not been as good as it has been year after year.

Although in 04, the scoring champion Maddie and Yao Ming formed a MM combination, but they have not been able to break through the first round.

The 22-game winning streak this season put the Rockets in first place in the West. After the Rockets lost to the Celtics and Hornets in quick succession, they have lost their mystery. Not only did he fall from the first place in the West, but he also fell directly to the third position.

After Oakland's hard-fought win over the Warriors, no one fancied the Rockets to win this game.

Because the interior strength of the two sides is not equal, Maddy's state is not good, and the Rockets are fighting back-to-back.

Even Adelman gave up the game in his words.

Playing back-to-back, the players themselves were exhausted and needed a good rest. Coupled with the current competitive incentives in the West, although it is impossible to fall into the top eight, there are still some competitions that must be made in order to fight for a better position.

Not long after the warm-up, the game began to be cheered by the fans in the stadium.

Leylin, who came to the middle circle to jump the ball, still involuntarily looked at the giant not far away-O'Neill.

With a tonnage of more than 300 catties, it looks like O'Neal is a big lump of meat, but looking at O'Neill's thick thighs and arms, Lei Lin doesn't know how much strength is contained in it.

Beep......

A whistle directly interrupted Thunderlin's thoughts.

After the referee threw the basketball into the air, Leylin and Xiao Si jumped almost at the same time.

Syllable!

Although Xiao Si is at a disadvantage in terms of height, in terms of bullet speed and arm span, Lei Lin is inferior to Xiao Si. Leylin didn't manage to win the ball for the Rockets.

After the introduction of O'Neal, the Suns' offensive speed has decreased, but the style of play has not changed much.

As for Scola?

This colander on the defensive end can explode with Xiao Si at most.

However, Leylin was thankful that he did not have a dialogue with O'Neill in the first few rounds.

It wasn't until two minutes later that Leylin played the league's No. 1 center for the first time.

Go around the front!

This is Uncle Mu's defense handed over to Leylin in the locker room, and O'Neal's defense.

Although Leylin tried hard to interfere with O'Neal in front of him, but O'Neal gently struck him with an arm, and there was a distance between Leylin and O'Neal, and Nash hung back and sent the ball to O'Neal's hands.

Beep!

Leylin turned over, and when O'Neal made a move, he slapped O'Neal's hand directly and fouled!

This is what Adelman said in the locker room, and if he really can't stop O'Neal, he can choose to foul him.

This sentence made Ryling think of the shark-cutting tactic, which was invented by the head coach of the Warriors, Nelson Sr. And it quickly spread in the alliance, and now there are not only shark slashing tactics, but also slashing huo tactics.

Mainly for some strong interior players who don't have a high percentage of free throws, send them to the free throw line, which can effectively prevent them from scoring, although it seems a bit shameless, but it is indeed a very good method.

Clang!

O'Neal's first free throw hit the basket straight onto the basket.

Leylin watched O'Neill squirm his lips there, not knowing what he was muttering. Perhaps praying to God.

Swish!

God was influenced by O'Neal, and the basketball flew straight into the hoop.

The game continues.

In the absence of an advantage on the inside, Adelman put the offensive dominance on the perimeter, scoring through shots and layups from outside players.

This also left Leylin with no chance to force O'Neal.

However, Adelman didn't give him a chance, which doesn't mean that Leylin can't get a chance.

After Maddie missed, Raelin made two consecutive jumps to get the rebound in his hands.

"Punching?"

Seeing Leylin doing O'Neal arching towards the basket there, the narrator's eyes widened and he said incredulously.

You must know that there are not many centers in the league who can play with O'Neal now. Even Garnett deliberately made himself short in order to avoid playing center.

"Is this a challenge to authority? Or as the Chinese say, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers? ”

Leylin's actions directly caused an uproar, and there was an uproar in the West Jersey Stadium, a rookie, who beat O'Neal strongly.

"Is that guy a fool? Beat Shaq, isn't that looking for death? ”

"God, that guy must be fooled by his own data! He's just a noob who is nothing! ”

"Shaq, blow him up!"

"Shaq, blow him up!"

Listening to the uproar coming from inside the arena, Leylin knew that he had made a wrong decision.

As soon as he sat on O'Neill, a huge amount of pressure came from behind him.

O'Neal, who can be among the four major centers in the 90s, is really not covered in terms of strength.

The huge rebound almost made Leylin make a mistake, but after barely stabilizing his body, Leylin tried to arch twice.

He didn't know how much effort O'Neal had made, but he knew O'Neal wasn't moving.

"Damn!"

After Lei Lin scolded secretly, he did not choose to give up. Even if you can't score, you have to finish this strong shot.

After a few pushes, feeling that O'Neal was still there without moving, Leylin rolled over and made a jump shot directly.

Clang.

The basketball bounced off the basket and fell into the basket.

“YES！”

Raelin, who clenched his fists, waved excitedly.

I didn't expect such good luck that the ball actually went in.

And O'Neill, in order to match Leylin's excited expression, grew his mouth there, widened his eyes, and made an incredible look.

O'Neill's move directly amused many spectators in the arena.

"Worthy of being a funny genius!"

Leylin watched O'Neill's actions and gave a thumbs up right there.

Back to the game, the Suns' offense, O'Neal went to the basket and directly stuck Raylin to ask for the ball.

Unable to go around the front, Leylin could only fight hard behind O'Neal with all his might.

But Raylin's power wasn't able to cause much trouble for O'Neal.

After being hit twice, he was directly pushed open by O'Neal.

BOOM！

Beep!

When O'Neal jumped, the foul couldn't stop it, and Leylin could only watch as O'Neal stuffed the basketball into the hoop.

O'Neal hit a three-pointer.

Leylin, who received two fouls, was directly replaced by Adelman.

Sitting on the bench, Leyling felt the gap between himself and O'Neal, and there was still a long way to go to become a top center.

Taking a sip of his drink, Leylin continued to watch the first center perform on the court.

(The first one is on, I just came back from outside, and the first one is late!) ）