The rise of basketball legends

Chapter 840 Acting Manu

During the warm-up shooting, the players on both sides did not say hello.

After what happened in the last game, the two teams have completely become divided.

Chen Yan said to all his teammates before the game started: "Winning the game, nothing will hurt them more than winning the cup at home for the Spurs."

Nix made up his mind and put his hands together.

Curry is still on the starting lineup today, with a band-aid on his nose and a mask on his face.

The ratings for this game were high because it could be the last game of the season and no fan would want to miss it.

On the commentary table, Barkley said: "Chen Tou went crazy in the last game. He scored 68 points and scored 11 three-pointers. God! This is the stage of the finals! The Knicks are missing two insiders in this game. The firepower will be further concentrated on the outside, will he break the record again?"

Kenny Smith said with a smile: "Everyone is waiting to see the record broken. Only Chen can give fans such a strong sense of expectation."

Special guest Reggie Miller said with a smile: "With 11 three-pointers in the finals, Chen is the greatest shooter of this era!"

Barkley looked at Reggie Miller with a wicked smile: "Is it just this era?"

Reggie Miller smiled: "Of course, I still hold the record for total three-pointers."

Kenny Smith turned around and said, "It's just temporary."

Reggie Miller laughed: "When the day comes when Chen breaks my three-point record, I will definitely go to the scene in person to bless him."

Before the game started, Nelson once again emphasized tactics.

Nelson's focus is on interior defense. Neither David West nor DeAndre Jordan can play. The Spurs will definitely attack this weak area of ​​the Knicks.

Nelson asked Kenyon Martin to hold the ball and try to avoid fouling as much as possible. If he went off the field, he would have to let the United Arab Emirates handle the ball.

Duncan will probably be blown up to pieces if the Arab League supports him.

Both starting lineups.

New York Knicks: Curry, Chen Yan, Battier, Al Harrington, Kenyon Martin

San Antonio Spurs: Parker, Ginobili, Leonard, Bonner, Duncan

Popovich once again put Bonner in the starting lineup. With David West absent, the Spurs had almost no defensive pressure inside. Putting a shooter in would help expand the offensive space.

Before the game started, Chen Yan specifically emphasized to Kenyon Martin: "Kenyon, pay attention to controlling the number of fouls. Your task is to withstand Duncan. We will help you make up for Parker and Ginobili's breakthroughs. Don't make it easy."

Kenyon Martin pointed to his head: "It has been imprinted in my mind for a long time."

Members of the coaching staff have repeatedly told him this in the past two days, and Kenyon Martin's ears are almost calloused.

The starters from both sides came to the court quickly.

The referee blew the whistle and Kenyon Martin won the jump ball.

"Defense!"

"Defense!"

In the first defensive round, there were loud shouts from the Spurs' home court!

This is a life and death battle!

The Spurs fans stood up and shouted from the first second, bursting out with the greatest energy they could possibly get.

The shouts also gave the Spurs players energy, and they defended very well in the first round.

The players focused their attention and played according to Popovich's plan, focusing on guarding the two ball handlers Curry and Chen Yan.

The Spurs' formation is obviously expanded. One of the Knicks' two inside men can only float outside and shoot three-pointers, and the other has almost no independent offensive ability.

After a circle, the ball returned to Curry's hands.

Curry holds the ball at the top of the arc, and Leonard is standing in front of him.

After four games, Popovich finally had faith.

Since Chen Yan can't be guarded no matter what, he might as well use his top defensive engineer to face the opponent's second scorer.

If Curry is strangled to death, then even if Chen Yan goes berserk and the Spurs have a chance to win.

Chen Yan moved from the bottom corners on both sides.

Ginobili is very good at following, and he does a better job than Leonard in defending off the ball.

Ginobili's body type is more flexible than Leonard's, and his running positions are more aggressive. A player as aggressive as him knows very well the movement of another aggressive player.

Curry wanted to play by himself at the top of the arc, but he was unlucky enough to not get rid of Leonard for two consecutive times.

Curry wanted to speed up but was pushed back by Leonard. When he wanted to shoot, he found that his big hand immediately covered his head again.

Curry thought to himself that it was so difficult to deal with. How did this monster Chen Yan score 68 points on his head?

Curry continuously moved laterally and then gave the ball to Battier.

Kenyon Martin set an off-ball screen for Chen Yan, and Chen Yan stepped out.

Duncan chose to switch defense and blocked Battier's passing route with his long arms.

Battier is not a passing expert and is not good at this risky ball.

After taking a look, Battier chose to give it to Kenyon Martin inside.

Kenyon Martin gets the ball and does it!

After the defense change, Ginobili stood in front of him.

Kenyon Martin saw the opportunity to fight against the small, and he was very angry.

"boom!"

The moment the two came into physical contact, Ginobili used his cleverness again and fell back.

"Beep!"

The referee made a gesture.

Offensive foul!

The scene was filled with excitement. Duncan and Bonner immediately stepped forward and pulled Ginobili up.

Kenyon Martin had no choice but to show his hands. This kid is playing dirty tricks and is a great actor!

Before the game, everyone warned him not to foul, but he got a foul in the first round.

Kenyon Martin has a complicated heart.

"It's not your fault, that guy is too cunning, Kenyon, focus on defense in the next round."

Chen Yan patted Kenyon Martin when he passed by him.

Kenyon Martin stopped worrying and immediately ran back to the defensive half.

The Spurs started the first round of offense.

Parker dribbled the ball leisurely across half court.

Ginobili came out to respond.

Parker strictly followed the tactics and distributed the ball to Ginobili immediately.

Ginobili also played step by step, using Duncan's cover to break through from the left and pass in.

Seeing Kenyon Martin switching defenses to keep up, Ginobili immediately leaned on him.

Kenyon Martin's asshole tightened.

Do you want to get involved?

Kenyon Martin didn't dare to defend with all his strength. If he got two fouls in the first two rounds, the Knicks would kill him.

Ginobili's trick worked. He moved his body forward and scored an easy layup with his left hand.

0:2.

The Spurs were even louder at home.

The fans seemed to want to enjoy themselves from beginning to end.

The Knicks attacked, and Chen Yan got the ball this round.

Curry quickly moved to Battier after halftime, and Battier immediately lobbed it to Chen Yan.

Chen Yan caught the ball with his back and relied on Ginobili.

Parker immediately let go of Battier and Ginobili to double-team Chen Yan.

Chen Yan received the ball in the bottom corner. The space was already small, and Parker had little room for it.

From this point of view, Chen Yan's ability to catch the ball so easily in this round may be a trap for the Spurs.

"Chen Yan received special care as soon as he came on board." Zhang Lili said.

Yu Jia raised his voice: "Look how he handled it!"

Chen Yan quickly scored the ball before Parker arrived.

In this round, he chose to take advantage of the situation and pass the ball to Battier.

Battier's position is empty, and it is the bottom corner where he is best.

"Shh!"

Hand up and down!

Chen Yan sent the first assist of the game.

"Okay! Battier shot the ball very resolutely!" Yu Jia shouted.

"If the Knicks' role players can shoot from the outside tonight, then the Spurs will not dare to double-team Chen Yan easily." Zhang Lijia said.