'We've won one game, on our home turf we won very well, easily, like we have been in for more than 40 years, we have always been able to dominate our home stadium. Now, it's our second game at home, eh? We still want to win, don't we? ”

'Boys, we haven't lost at home until now, yes, we've won all at home! All you have to do is let go and enjoy the victory! ”

Gentry shook his fists and roared before the opening kick-off, hoping to ignite the fighting spirit of his players.

Barkley noticed this scene, but he didn't give his old club a little face, and smiled sarcastically: "What is Gentry doing?" When I traveled to Africa in the past, I saw some tribal wizard do this, did he change his career? Don't be a head coach and become a wizard? ”

Smith shrugged and said, "Well, I have to admit it, it's a great idea, Gentry is a good fit for this new job, and look at how much fun he's dancing there." ”

The two of them laughed out loud as they spoke, and then Barkley took the initiative to reach out and high-five Smith, frowning and pretending to be confused, "Let me think about it, when was the last time we had such a tacit understanding, oh God, it was a long time." ”

The Warriors' starting lineup is: center Chamberlain, power forward Ibaka, small forward Jackson, playmaking guard Billups, and shooting guard Iverson.

Iverson came on the court and ran two laps first, and by now in the playoffs, he's a little tired.

In this regard, Smith sighed and said: "Aaron, he can run so much, but he still can't run time, looking at his steps, who would have thought that one day the AI's footsteps would be so staggering?" ”

The Suns continued the starting lineup from the previous game, with the Twin Towers on the inside, Oden and Lopez partnering Lopez, and Richardson, Dragic and Nash on the outside.

Nash's appearance caused hysterical cheers at the West Jersey Arena, and Nash, who had 18 assists in the last game, became only the second player in NBA history to register 18+ assists at the age of 35 and above.

Barkley and Smith used to tease Gentry so much, but when the Suns players came on the court, the two invariably began to say good things about them, in Barkley's words: "This Suns team is really amazing." ”

Smith sighed: "I bet that before the season kicks off, a lot of people even thought the Suns couldn't afford to get a ticket to the playoffs, and the result? They made the playoffs as fourth in the West, and they swept away their first-round opponents, and all I can say is, boys, well done! ”

Mark Jackson, who is also a point guard, commented with a professional eye: "The 36-year-old Nash is even better than Nash in those two MVP seasons, and the current Suns, even with so many holes and shortcomings, is the best Suns team in the past six seasons." ”

The current Suns team has problems such as an uneven lineup, an older main force, and chaotic tactics, but these are all minor problems. The small problems in front of you, a thousand are not as big as not being able to defend.

Speaking of this, Barkley suddenly said, "Then did we wronged that guy Gentry?" Look, at least the Suns are in his hands and know how to defend. ”

Smith pouted disdainfully and said, "Charles, you're crazy, what does the Suns' defensive ability have to do with Gentry?" The defensive system brought by Oden has been weakened by him, looking at the old Nelson guy, he also counted on Chamberlain to build a defensive system, but he did a good job. ”

The commentators joked as they pleased, and players from both sides took to the field.

Chamberlain and Lopez jumped the ball, and Gentry also understood that no one could jump Chamberlain if he went to jump the ball, so he simply didn't let Auden waste his strength.

The ball flew into the air, and Chamberlain stomped his feet on the ground, jumped up and slapped it to Billups.

The Warriors' regular first offense was handled by Iverson, who passed to Billups after halftime.

Iverson looked at Dragic's nervous appearance and teased: "Hey man, it's funny to see that I can still put that pressure on you at this age, but don't worry, this ball is not my ......"

As the words fell, Iverson slammed the ball inside, and Chamberlain jumped up quickly, grabbed the ball with a wave of his right hand and pulled it behind him.

Billups and Jackson ran back a few times, and the Warriors pulled up the lineup, and a Lopez on the inside was staring at Chamberlain.

Oden didn't dare to let go of Ibaka at will, seeing this, Chamberlain seized the opportunity, he suddenly turned to the side of Lopez, his majestic body slammed in, and with this strength to turn flexibly, step into the basket.

Lopez screamed and followed from behind, Chamberlain put away the ball and raised his arms high to shoot, he was under the basket at this time, the threat was too great, Lopez jumped up in shock.

Chamberlain laughed, pulled the ball back, and then calmly jumped up and put the ball in the hoop.

"Well done, that's called lifting weights!" Barkley praised that he was born inside, and he could see the power of Chamberlain's ball, which was more difficult than his dunk.

The Suns attacked, and Nash ran forward with the ball briskly.

Old Nelson has already arranged, the man is pressing, and he must give the opponent the greatest pressure.

But people like Nash can't be stopped, he repeatedly changes direction, and in the process keeps moving forward, Billups is stunned and doesn't hold him down.

Oden was in the high position, and Nash glanced at him, making a gesture to cut through and break through with his cover.

The Warriors subconsciously contracted the defense, and at this time, Nash seized the opportunity and passed to Richardson on the right wing with an arm flick, and Richardson made a jumper and hit a solid shot.

Smith and Barkley applauded Nash's pass, and Mark Jackson said: "A lot of people are amazed at what the Suns have accomplished this season, but I think Nash is actually more breathtaking. ”

Barkley, who has always disliked compliments, also said: "Yes, he is 36 years old, but looking at his appearance on the court, Nash is not much different from his prime. ”

"If you don't look at the wrinkles, you even have to forget his age." Smith interjected with a smile.

The Warriors are full of talent on the outside, but in three series, they have never really controlled Nash. Although in the pre-game predictions, both Iverson and Billups had the advantage over Nash defensively. But so far in the game, Nash is still the most active and threatening point guard.

The best defender of the playoffs is none other than Nash.

"I hate to admit it, but I have to say that Steve took control of the series," Barkley said, "and he not only got the perfect start but also the perfect finish. The losses in the first two games have nothing to do with Nash. ”

Smith nodded in approval, and then shook his head and sighed: "It's a pity that Xiao Si is no longer the little overlord, he and Nash used to be the strategic rocket army of this team." ”

After Richardson hit a shot, the Warriors attacked, and Chamberlain reached for the ball under the basket again. ”

Ibaka kept pulling out, and Oden looked at him hesitantly, but finally decided to trap Chamberlain.

Chamberlain was surrounded and reached for the ball, and Oden and López were surprised and strengthened their defense against him.

In this way, the Suns' interior line was completely involved in the penalty area by Chamberlain.

Ibaka ran out of space, Billups passed the ball to him, Richardson was drawn over to switch guards, and Ibaka passed the ball to Jackson.

Richardson hurriedly turned around to chase after him, and in this way, he fell into the sea of the people's war, Billups controlled the ball and kept passing, and the Warriors' outside three plus Ibaka passed the ball again and again.

As a result, Oden and Lopez are even more afraid to go out lightly, and they use the Warriors' pass as bait for fishing, with the aim of luring one of them out and then giving Chamberlain a chance to play alone.

In that case, the Warriors were not welcome, as Billups ran ghostly and eventually ran open at the bottom of the three-point line, and Iverson flicked his wrist and passed the ball to him.

Seeing this, Gentry seemed to have been kicked in the ball, and screamed, "Leaked! ”

Needless to say, everyone knows that there is a leak, Billups is up and down, and the three points are in hand.

5-2！

Suns fans are not in a hurry, and keep comforting themselves: "Don't look at the ring that is making trouble now, I will definitely pull the list later." God willing, it feels hot! ”

Although it is unlikely that two consecutive games will be overwhelmed, fans still hope that the players can be possessed by the god of war, because this team has suffered too much in the playoffs.

In addition, Nash, Xiao Si and Richardson are all aging, and one year less in their careers, and it is unknown whether Xiao Si will still wear the Sun jersey in the coming year. Therefore, this year is their last chance, and fans hope that their combination can have a perfect end.

However, the Warriors don't want to lose even more!

Iverson controlled the ball and walked forward, and Nash interfered with him with trash talk, saying: "AI, you're old, you can't move your feet anymore, why don't you enjoy the fun of life?" You've got a championship ring, give it to me this year. ”

Iverson masterfully controlled the ball, looking into Nash's eager eyes, and he knew that the old rival wasn't joking, and that Nash was really praying for a championship ring.

But Iverson had no other choice, telling Nash: "Man, you know, from my rookie season, my career has had a bitter flavor, I've been questioned, criticized, and lashed out. So many playoffs, every time I leave the court, I'll say, 'I'm going to fight back, I'm going to fight back,' and you know how many times I've said that with tears in my eyes? ”

"Now, it's time to fight back!"

Iverson's words fell, his legs suddenly tensed, his right shoulder quickly pushed forward and pulled back, the ball in his hand hit the ground and landed in his left hand, his thin body flew like a sharp arrow, the ball went with the person, and then broke through!

"Concentrate your guys, the final answer is revealed!" Barkley yelled, the word 'answer' he yelled very loudly, which was Iverson's nickname.

Barkley has always had a good impression of Iverson, not only because both of them have been bosses in the 76ers, but also because they are both lawless and arrogant.

Iverson rushed forward, Nash chased two steps before being thrown away, Oden wanted to make up for the defense, Chamberlain rushed out first, he stuck Oden and let Iverson go, and then went to the middle to pick up.

Lopez saw Chamberlain, so he didn't care about defending Iverson, but blocked Chamberlain's way.

Iverson took three steps and two steps, rushed up quickly, put the ball in his lower abdomen with both hands, contracted to avoid Oden's block, and threw his arm to pull the bar for a layup.

The ball flew up with a perfect arc, but unfortunately it didn't fall into the hoop in the end, but turned around twice in the hoop and came out again.

The expression on Barkley's face suddenly became a little lonely, and he muttered, "The answer will be unexpected after all." ”

Iverson's face tensed, and Oden then grabbed the rebound, and he ran forward with Nash with no joy or sadness on his face, as if he didn't have any thoughts about the previous layup.

But many old fans have an urge to burst into tears at this moment.

Their youth, their golden years, all accompanied Iverson's footsteps, gone forever.