Chapter 918

Both sides' starters begin to take the court, and another challenge matchup between "King" and "Emperor" is about to arrive.

Phoenix Suns starters: Point Guard: Nash, Shooting Guard: Raja Bell, Small Forward: Richard Jefferson, Power Forward: Shawn Marion, Center: Stoudemire.

Chicago Bulls starters: Point Guard: Hinrich, Shooting Guard: Su Yan, Small Forward: Iguodala, Power Forward: Chandler, Center: Da Yao.

"Jump ball!"

The jump ball between Stoudemire and Da Yao.

The jump ball between the '02 second overall pick and the first overall pick.

208cm Stoudemire vs 226cm Da Yao; it looks like Da Yao wins completely, but in reality, it's not necessarily so.

Stoudemire's wingspan is 218cm, which is not bad; additionally... his jumping talent is much better than Da Yao's, and he possesses the ability to compete with Da Yao for the ball.

"Step!"

"Step!"

Both jump at the same time; the shorter Stoudemire, with an explosive full-force jump, touches the basketball with his fingertips first.

Tapping the basketball away first.

"As expected of the 'Little Tyrant,' he's so much shorter than Da Yao, yet he won the jump ball; this is truly amazing."

"Hehe, this is why Stoudemire, although the second overall pick, was elected the '02 Rookie of the Year; he possesses better physical talent than Da Yao.

He is also more powerful than Da Yao!"

Stoudemire, having completely grown up and realized his talent, makes the fans extremely excited, and they are full of expectations for his future.

Suns ball possession.

"Bang bang bang!"

Nash receives the ball, advances with the ball, and executes the first offense for the Suns.

The current Nash is in the middle of his 2-time MVP period; his ability to thread the needle, connect the team, and activate the whole team is truly first-class.

This is the root cause of the Suns' strength this year.

Positioning at the left arc top.

Hinrich steps up to defend, his expression solemn, his eyes flickering; he not only has to watch Nash's offense but also guard against screens and keep an eye out for unexpected passes.

Hard to handle.

Because when Nash has the ball, there are too many things he can do, to the point that... it's hard to truly defend.

After a few exchanges of glances, Hinrich, thinking Nash was going to pass, subconsciously shifts his body to the left, and his eyes also scan.

Looking to his side to see if anyone is going to receive the ball.

At this moment.

Nash seizes the opportunity and takes a three-pointer himself.

Hand up, knife drops.

Hits it steadily.

Nash's current strength lies not only in his super-strong organizational ability but also in his very powerful personal scoring ability.

The key.

He is not the type to force shots, but rather seizes opportunities, shoots under the most reasonable offense, and can still maintain his shooting percentage; his efficiency is astonishing.

After all, he is a member of the "180 Club."

One can imagine how efficient he is.

【Suns 3:0 Bulls】.

The Suns draw first blood.

Transition offense.

Su Yan pushes it over, at the right arc top, facing the defensive stalwart, facing the future All-Defensive First Team selection Raja Bell.

Calm and composed.

A simple right-hand hesitation step; 【Eye of the Heavenly Emperor】 predicts the trend of his center of gravity shifting downward, and he takes a big step horizontally to the right.

Draws the bow and arrows.

Three-pointer released.

Under the God's-eye view, Su Yan is shooting right into the defense of "defensive stalwart" Raja Bell, completely unreasonable.

In reality.

Su Yan knows clearly that on this play... Raja Bell, who has a backward trend, can no longer keep up to block.

Sure enough.

Raja Bell is a split second late; he rushes over, seemingly trying to block Su Yan, but can only completely become Su Yan's background board.

"Swish!"

Accompanied by a crisp piercing sound, it hits the center of the net.

Su Yan responds with a three-pointer.

In the following possession, Su Yan holds the ball at the arc top and acts as the playmaker, pointing his finger like an immortal to Hinrich, signaling him to go to the right corner to receive the ball.

In reality.

Under the "Immortal Pointing the Way," he makes a long pass, finding Iguodala cutting to the right side of the basket, who takes the ball and flies into the sky.

"Boom!"

A one-handed thunderous dunk seals it.

This "Immortal Pointing the Way" confused everyone and also turned this play into a brilliant pass that will be on the top ten highlights tomorrow.

However.

Nash is no slouch either.

His title of "Passing Master" has long been famous in the league.

After he pushes it over, he shifts left and rushes in, attracting the defense of both centers, Chandler and Da Yao, then grabs the ball and seemingly tries to force a floater.

In reality.

He passes the ball in the air, a behind-the-back pass, finding Stoudemire at the right side of the basket.

"Boom!"

Pulling up from dry land.

A two-handed heavy dunk seals it; the heavy dunk is powerful and heavy, the rim is wailing, and even the entire basketball stand is shaking slightly.

"Beautiful."

"This behind-the-back pass in the air by Nash is definitely also top-ten highlight level.

Nash and Su Yan, the two are fighting over passing ability, seemingly wanting to stage an ultimate passing feast."

Is that so?

It really is.

Nash's current teammates, as long as the quality of the pass is high enough, they can really convert it into points.

Playing like this is very easy.

And Su Yan has the same thought; led by Da Yao and Iguodala, the teammates have really grown too much since returning for the new season.

If last year's Finals were replayed, this year's teammates would definitely not be like before, unable to provide any help.

This year's Bulls, against the level of last year's Spurs players, would not only be able to sweep, but Su Yan might also not be too tired.

No need to explode for 50 or 60 points every game.

Soon. ===== CHAPTER 920 =====