"Yes, yes!"
Wang Meng nodded, chuckling, "It might not be something worth showing off specifically, but once it's truly exposed..."
...it really brings glory to our Dragon Country."
"That's right."
Instructor Zhang was all smiles, then turned the topic back to the game. "Not only does Su Yan possess the noble virtue of 'acting bravely for a just cause'...
...he has also led the New York Knicks, who finished last in the East last year and started this season with 10 consecutive losses, to an impressive 11-game winning streak.
His strength is astonishing.
Tonight, the New York Knicks' opponent is the Denver Nuggets, a team that reached the Western Conference Finals last year, and whose strength is immense, from starters to reserves.
Logically speaking, the New York Knicks should definitely lose.
But because Su Yan is here, I feel like anything is possible!
Audience friends, let us cheer for Su Yan and cheer for our Dragon Country players!"
Wang Meng: ???
Instructor Zhang, this is live broadcast. As a commentator, you should at least maintain a neutral image.
Isn't praising Su Yan so much a bit inappropriate?
You should restrain yourself a little.
Just as Wang Meng was about to smooth things over...
...he heard the excited Instructor Zhang shout again: "Su Yan consistently makes ultra-long Three-point Shots that look unreasonable to others, but are perfectly reasonable for him!"
He is the future 'God of Threes'!!!"
Wang Meng shook his head repeatedly, thinking... there's no smoothing this over!!!
Instructor Zhang grew more excited and continued: "Tonight is the New York Knicks versus the Denver Nuggets, but I have to interject something.
"Last night.
"In the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Miami Heat game, with 3.2 seconds left, Kobe, on his home court, shot over Wade's defense."
"Using a Fadeaway Jumper, he hit the game-winner!"
"That game-winning shot was highly unreasonable, but it was so Kobe!!!"
"Tsk tsk... that game-winner was truly unbelievable."
The two chatted before the match, livening up the atmosphere.
On the court.
"Boom!"
Amidst the fiery atmosphere of the arena.
The time reached 8 o'clock, warm-ups concluded, and both starting lineups took the court. The main game was about to begin.
New York Knicks Starters: Point Guard: Curry, Shooting Guard: McGrady, Small Forward: Su Yan, Power Forward: David Lee, Center: Tyson Chandler.
Denver Nuggets Starters: Point Guard: Chauncey Billups, Shooting Guard: Aaron Afflalo, Small Forward: Carmelo Anthony, Power Forward: Kenyon Martin, Center: Nenê Hilario.
"Jump ball!"
The jump ball between Tyson and Nenê.
"Slap!"
Tyson tipped the ball first.
His athleticism gave him a huge advantage in the jump ball, winning the first possession for the New York Knicks.
Curry brought the ball up.
He settled at the top of the arc on the left side, thinking about how to attack and pass.
"Swoosh!"
Billups suddenly darted out.
As one of the former "Detroit Pistons Five Tigers" and the 2004 Finals MVP, he is still in his prime.
His defense is sharp.
He immediately put strong defensive pressure on Curry.
"What's going on?"
Curry was a little surprised. Billups focused his gaze and said, "Stephen, putting defense on you is the biggest compliment we can give you."
Indeed.
Curry didn't deny it.
His fighting spirit was immediately ignited. With continuous cross-overs and rhythmic changes of direction, Curry displayed his exquisite Dribbling skills.
He shook off Billups by half a step.
He drove into the right wing, which didn't necessarily mean he could score, but it drew the defense. Immediately after... he passed the ball out to Su Yan at the top of the arc.
An open look?!
No rush.
Su Yan passed the ball again, finding McGrady wide open in the right corner.
McGrady gathered the ball, took a step forward, and shot a mid-range jumper from his sweet spot.
"Swish!"
Nothing but net.
[New York Knicks 2:0 Denver Nuggets].
"Sure enough... putting defensive pressure on Stephen is necessary!"
Billups narrowed his eyes, dribbled past half-court, and approached Aaron Afflalo, reminding him: "Leave Stephen to me, and focus on wearing down Su Yan."
"The new york twin stars."
"If we shut them down, winning tonight won't be difficult."
"Chauncey!"
Aaron's eyes showed surprise. "They're just a bunch of rookies, do we need to be this serious?"
"No."
Billups shook his head. "Don't underestimate a team on an 11-game winning streak, and don't underestimate the new york twin stars, especially Su Yan."
"This guy is much better than we imagined."
"Alright."
Aaron agreed, but his tone held a hint of indifference.
Billups focused his mind. Seeing Aaron's casual attitude, he knew he still had to speak up. If Aaron wasn't serious...
...he wouldn't mind reminding him again later.
If Carmelo is the core and the team leader of the Denver Nuggets, then Billups is the floor general.
He ensures the team's floor.
When the team deviates from the winning track, he pulls everyone back.
This is the capability of a Finals MVP-level Point Guard. Although he is past his peak, he is certainly still an all-star caliber player.
At the top of the arc on the left.
Billups faced Curry one-on-one and decisively chose to isolate. His style of play is neither fast nor explosive.
He focuses on consistency and stability.
Post-ups, changes of direction, spins, and so on—he simply uses every method to shake off his defender and score.
As for entertainment value...
...it's non-existent, and he doesn't care at all.
"Bang!"
With a right-handed in-and-out fake, Billups drove into the right wing, half-driving, half-grinding his way past Curry.
However.
Given his physical advantage, if he were allowed to attack like this, he could easily score against Curry.
David Lee stepped up to help.
Tyson was also ready to rotate defensively.
Basketball is not a one-man game; they wouldn't allow Billups to easily score on Curry.
Billups naturally knew this too.
He tried to attack, but once forced to stop, he decisively kicked the ball out to Aaron, who then swung it to Carmelo Anthony on the right high post.
McGrady closed out.
Carmelo Anthony almost ignored him, and after a simple triple threat, he immediately rose up for a textbook pull-up jump shot.
He shot almost right over McGrady's defense.
If this were peak McGrady playing serious defense, Carmelo might not dare to be so arrogant, but now... McGrady really couldn't stop him.
The ball left his hand, two points guaranteed.
"Swish"
Carmelo Anthony's mid-range shot went in.
On the next possession, Billups still attacked first, and after drawing enough defensive attention, he passed the ball to Carmelo Anthony.
Allowing the stronger Anthony to have a more comfortable offensive environment would only... yield twice the results with half the effort.
This time, he faced David Lee.
After a simple pump fake from the triple threat position, David Lee didn't bite. Carmelo faked again, and David Lee stepped up slightly.
"Whoosh!"
Carmelo Anthony immediately put the ball down and burst forward, accelerating past David Lee and driving in for a floater.
A guard's way of scoring.
"Swish!"
It went in just the same.
1 minute and 17 seconds later.
Carmelo Anthony received the ball in the left low post, backed down McGrady, used a strong bump, followed by a beautiful spin move, and then a pump fake.
He sent McGrady flying.
A jump shot exploiting the timing difference.
"Swish!"
Another make.
1 minute and 1 second later.
Carmelo Anthony faced Wilson Chandler, who had replaced McGrady, and used consecutive cross-overs followed by a hesitation move, shaking Wilson off by half a step.
Not much distance.
But given Carmelo Anthony's physical talent, Wilson couldn't keep up at all.
Carmelo Anthony charged in, leaped high into the air, and slammed down a one-handed dunk despite Wilson desperately trying to chase him down!
"Hiss~"
Inside the CCTV Channel 5 broadcast studio.
Wang Meng twitched the corner of his mouth violently and exclaimed: "In the span of three minutes, Carmelo Anthony hit a post-up spin jumper, a triple-threat floater, a change-of-direction driving dunk, and more."
"He scored continuously."
"Scoring repeatedly using different methods."
"This is the 'Offensive Kaleidoscope,' this is the ability of the Western player of the month—he's almost unstoppable!!!"
"Yes."
Instructor Zhang didn't deny it, but added: "Carmelo Anthony's 'Kaleidoscope' offense is indeed troublesome."
"However... he's not the
only unstoppable one!!!"
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