Chapter 120 Snatching and Anti-snatching

The Suns' current record at the first in the league is largely due to the strengthening of the Suns in the new season. The introduction of the Suns in the off-season was very successful, greatly relieving the pressure on Nash, Anthony and Zhao Yue, while allowing them to get enough rest time.

Iverson's joining gave Nash enough time to rest, and Nash played less than last season, which is why he averaged less points per game than last season.

In addition to Iverson, the performance of Yi Jianlian and rookie Makif Morris surprised many people. In the past games, Yi Jianlian's performance outside the three-point line was very stable and very conscientious on the defensive end, which made him become the number one substitute in the 4th and 5th position of the Suns, surpassing Mazin Gotat in the team. After all, Gotatat's obvious defense is stronger than attack, and the offensive battle against the Suns The technique can't be mastered well.

Yi Jianlian's stable appearance and performance provided sufficient firepower for the Suns' outside line. In addition, this season's rookie Morris also played fiercely in order to show himself on the field. The Suns' inside strength is stronger than last season, which is also an important reason for their good record in the new season.

Gotat's defensive ability was recognized by all teams when he joined the league, so he quickly got a chance to play in the regular season, and Gotat did prove his strength. Although he is a little short, his good arm span, combined with excellent physical fitness and defensive skills, allows him to go to the rest of the inside line of the league. His rebounding ability is also very good. After Zhao Yue or Frye's field, Gotat will play a good supplementary role.

Because of Gotat's performance on the defensive end, Gentry has regarded Gotat as the first candidate to partner with Zhao Yue in the team's defense. Moreover, Gotat has also shown some scoring ability, especially under the basket, which makes his position stable.

At the same time, the Sun's outside substitute is also much stronger than last season. Hill and Dudley are still in the position of small forward. Their strength is also very good. Although Shannon Brown's scoring ability is not very strong, his dunk, his impact is still quite good.

The power of the Sun is seen by everyone, including their next opponent, the Miami Heat.

The Suns and the Heat, the two most concerned teams in the east and west, are finally going to have their first duel in the new season. Last season, the Suns returned in the second round of the playoffs, while the Miami Heat was defeated by the Mavericks in the finals and the championship dream was shattered. In the new season, the two teams occupy the top of the East and West respectively. This comparison The game can be said to have attracted a lot of attention.

But the mismatch between the Sun and the Heat is destined that the Sun will not let the other win easily, and both sides will also do their best in this game.

The gathering of the Sun and Heat has become the focus of many basketball fans.

Since LeBron James and Chris Bosh joined, the Heat's game has attracted much attention, but today's game is particularly eye-attentionally because their opponent is the Phoenix Suns.

In the new season, some people speculate that the Suns can reach the finals, while others speculate that the Heat can break out of the shadow of last season's defeat in the finals and win the finals again, but few people speculate that except for the rest of these two teams, the confrontation between the Suns and the Heat not only represents the strongest in the East and the West. In a strong confrontation, the two teams are also in the top three in the whole league.

In the locker room of the home team, every Heat player's face is very calm, which is the state before the war. Thinking of the sun opposite, the Heat players are eager to start the game. Last season, the team's three giants were highly expected by the outside world, but in the end, they were defeated by the Mavericks in the finals. If you want to choose a team that the Heat wants to defeat most, there is no doubt that it is the Mavericks, but the strength of the Suns in the new season made them feel a stronger desire to defeat than the Mavericks, not to mention James and Zhao last season. There are already contradictions between Yue.

In comparison, the atmosphere of the visiting team's locker room is more relaxed, and the players chat while preparing.

"The guys in Miami must be thinking about how to defeat us now, so we have to let them down." Fry did not lower his voice when chatting. Naturally, everyone in the locker room could hear his words clearly. Hearing him talk about the heat, the attention of all the Suns players also attracted.

"Cameron, your task today is not easy." Zhao Yue turned his eyes to Anthony. Although he was not too eye-to-eye with James, Zhao Yue also had to admit that it was not easy for James to prevent, and Anthony, who was against James, would naturally not be easy.

"Zhao, I won't make him too easy. Don't forget that he and I are at the same level. No, with your help, I may be one level higher than him. Anthony said confidently.

"Okay, guys, I'm glad to see your fighting spirit, but I hope you can really face up to this game. Miami Heat is the strongest opponent we have encountered in the new season, and they always want to beat us. However, our fans certainly don't want to see the Suns lose at home, so... go all out and win!"

"Don't worry, coach!" We want to win!" After hearing Erwin Gentry's words, all the Suns players nodded seriously. Although they were talking and laughing, it did not prove that they did not pay attention to this game. Except for the first game against the Mavericks and Lakers in the new season, the match against the Heat was the most important game for all Suns players.

"Shh!" The Suns players appeared on the court, and there was a high boo at the scene, which was not unexpected by the Suns players. If they still hear applause after coming to the Heat's home court, it must be a ghost.

"Dear audience, the players of the two teams will appear, and the game is about to begin..." Naturally, this focus battle also attracted live broadcasts across the United States. Mike Brin and Jeff Van Gundy explained on the spot.

After the players from both sides came to the side, they couldn't help but look at the other's bench. The game had not yet started, but the atmosphere had begun to become tense, which was even worse after the starting players of the two teams came to the court.

The starting lineup of the two teams has not changed significantly, and the Suns are still a stable starting lineup, with center Zhao Yue, power forward Channing Fry, small forward Cameron Anthony, shooting guard Vance Carter and point guard Steve Nash.

The Heat at the other end released Bibby after the end of last season, and Charlesmers was promoted to starting point guard. The center are Joel Anthony, power forward Chris Bosh, small forward LeBron James, shooting guard Dwyane Wade, and point guard Mario Chalmers.

Zhao Yue and Joel Anthony jumped the ball, the Suns took the lead in getting the ball, and Nash took the lead in handing over the ball to Zhao Yue at the low position after half-court. It was Bosh against Zhao Yue, but after Zhao Yue received the ball, James had rushed to the front to attack.

James not only rushed forward to prevent fast, but also started very quickly. As soon as he rushed to him, he waved his hand and cut the ball in Zhao Yue's hand.

James's action was indeed beyond Zhao Yue's expectation, and he was cut straight by James for a moment. When he fully reacted, he only felt that his hand was empty and the ball had fallen into the floor.

"Cax!" Watching James bend down to pick up the ball, a huge cheer suddenly broke out. The hot fans roared excitedly one by one. In the hearts of the hot fans, Zhao Yue's dislike ranked first among all the players. At this time, they were immediately excited to see that James could give Zhao Yue a mistake.

"Damn!" While muttering in his heart, Zhao Yue quickly moved away from Bosh's entanglement and stuck to James's side to prevent the opponent from passing the ball at the first time. Although there were players following the two Heat players Wade and Chalmers who rushed to the front, the old Carter obviously could not keep up with Wade's footsteps.

James, who picked up the ball, was indeed ready to send the ball directly to Wade in front of him, but as soon as he left, there was already one more figure. After sensing that it was Zhao Yue, James was also extremely vigilant and took back the ball in time without passing it.

James did not pass the ball, but Zhao Yue did not intend to retreat so that James could easily carry the ball through the half-court and stood close to James. Zhao Yue was actually forced to defend the whole court.

"Zhao actually forced LeBron to defend the whole audience. It seems that LeBron's steal stimulated him..."

"My ball is not so easy to grab." Mike Brin is right. Zhao Yue is indeed stimulated by mistakes when he is still close to James after stopping James's pass.

Zhao Yue's defense brought a little trouble to James, but James still successfully brought the ball to the half. At this time, no one came up to change the defense, so Zhao Yue continued to stop James.

"LeBron, kill him!" Attack! Kick that guy's ass." Everyone's eyes focused on Zhao Yue and James, and the hot fans on the sidelines were always shouting.

The atmosphere at the scene obviously also infected the two people on the field. James dribbled the ball to prepare for singles, and Zhao Yue also bent down slightly and stared at James closely. Zhao Yue's physical flexibility and speed were indeed excellent, but after all, Zhao Yue was a few centimeters high, and he would suffer more if he moved higher, and at this time Zhao Yue is a passive defender, and even he has to take it seriously.

After a simple shaking action, James dribbled the ball and rushed to the left. Obviously, he was not ready to deceive Zhao Yue with such a fake action, so James pinned all his hopes on the explosive power of the first step. James's first step was indeed very fast. Zhao Yue could not stop him directly, but when James rushed forward, Zhao Yue reacted as soon as possible.

"bu!" Although Zhao Yue only had time to stop him with half of his body, the strong resistance almost stopped James completely.

Gritting his teeth, James forcibly rushed forward with the ball. After all, Zhao Yue only used half of his body to block it. He knew that he had a complete chance to break through the opponent's defense.

James did rush forward, but Zhao Yue was stuck on James's side to prevent him from getting close to the basket. Seeing that he was getting closer and closer to the bottom line, James also stopped.

"Squeak!" In a sound of friction, James stopped rushing forward, and also picked up the ball that hit the floor and was ready to distance himself from Zhao Yue and jumped out.

Following James closely, Zhao Yue was not thrown away as James thought. Almost when James stopped, Zhao Yue also stopped. At the same time, his big hand quickly leaned forward and cut towards the ball that James had just hugged.

"Bang!" Zhao Yue's palm was accurately cut on the ball, and the ball suddenly fell off James's hand and fell to the floor.

"Ball..." James was still jumping along the inertia of his body. When his toes were about to leave the ground, he finally reacted.

"Anti-grabbing! Zhao took the ball back from LeBron's hand!" Mike Brin's voice was higher than just now, but the high shouts at the scene stopped at this time, and James was robbed. If he cheered at this time, it would really hit James directly in the face.