NBA Old Age Star System

Time came to June 6 before we knew it, and the entire Suns team came to Los Angeles.

This day is the start of the Western Conference Finals, which is also the day of the first game of the Western Conference Finals.

Because the Western Conference Finals started earlier than the Eastern Conference, it immediately attracted many news media and reporters.

There are different opinions on who of the two teams can win the final victory, but overall, the Lakers have the advantage in public opinion.

After all, the Lakers are a team that has won two consecutive championships and has not lost a game so far.

But some people say that although the thick eyebrows have obviously recovered, but still do not play, he is too confident and proud. This kind of confidence and pride will make the Lakers lose miserably.

Soon the time came to the game, and players from both sides began to take the field.

The Lakers still choose the previous starting lineup.

Brunson, Su Tian, ​​George, Kuzma, McGee.

There haven't been any major adjustments to the Suns' starting lineup.

Paul, Booker, Bridges, Jae Crowder, Ayton.

However, when Walton saw the Suns' starting lineup, he knew that this would not be the Suns' long-term lineup, because if Booker was allowed to stay at the first position for a long time, Su Tian would directly wipe out Booker, which would not be possible at all. No more tactics are needed.

Soon the game started, and McGee and Ayton came to the center circle of Staples Arena.

"Okay audience friends, now the Western Conference Finals of the playoffs are about to begin. This is the first game of this series. The two sides are the Suns and the Lakers. Now the jump ball begins!" Barkley's commentary, the basketball was thrown into the air, and the game officially began.

McGee took the lead in touching the basketball with his better experience, but unfortunately Ayton took off very quickly and turned the basketball back, giving the Suns the first attack.

Paul got the ball, advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, and firmly controlled the team's possession and rhythm.

Su Tian naturally followed Booker's movement. Even though Booker's ability to move without the ball was not low, he was still stretched in the face of Su Tian's pursuit.

Paul was very indifferent. After all, it was expected that Booker would be blocked, so Paul stretched out his hand to signal his teammates to step forward and cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

With the help of Crowder's pick-and-roll, Paul drove to the basket with the ball, successfully attracting the attention of the Lakers' help defense.

So just before the defensive double-team was formed, Paul successfully passed the ball to Bridges who was cutting through the air.

Bridges received the ball and directly attacked the frame, but was defended by George and McGee, so Bridges passed the ball to Ayton under the basket again.

There was no one around Ayton when he caught the ball, so he dunked with both hands.

boom--

0-2

"Good shot. The Suns showed their very tacit tactical cooperation at the beginning of the game. It seems that the Suns came well prepared. They knew that the Lakers' internal defense was weakening and wanted to take advantage of the opportunity to open up the situation." Barkley said.

"Inside? But shouldn't the inside be the Suns' weakness?" Kenny Smith asked in confusion.

"The Suns' interior does lack defensive power, but this does not mean that the Suns' interior has no offensive threat! But look at the Lakers, they have neither offensive ability nor particularly high-quality defense. You must know that Jazz's Gobert But it’s the best defensive player level!”

What Barkley said does make sense, so after listening to it, everyone can basically understand that the matchup inside this game will be an important factor affecting the game.

At this time, the ball possession on the court changed, and Brunson came to the frontcourt with the ball.

Su Tian saw that it was Booker who was defending him, so he directly reached out for the ball.

Brunson saw this and passed the ball directly.

Su Tian got the ball and faced Booker. He started with a direct three-threat shot, followed by a change of direction and an explosive breakthrough, successfully completing the breakthrough.

Su Tian can easily break through when facing James, let alone Booker.

The Suns obviously expected Booker to be unable to defend, and Bridges quickly stepped forward to help defend and double-team Su Tian.

But Bridges's double-team was too obvious. Su Tian had already noticed it as soon as he made a move, so he easily dodged it after changing direction.

Su Tian continuously broke through Booker and Bridges, came to the basket very smoothly, and shot directly for a layup.

Swah——

Ayton, who was supposed to be assisting in defense at the basket, seemed to be half a beat too slow to react and failed to step forward in time to interfere, so Su Tian's layup seemed very easy.

2-2

"Okay, the Suns just scored a goal, and Su Tian responded directly. It seems that the Lakers are well prepared, and it seems that the Suns' interior defense can't keep up with Su Tian's rhythm." Buck Lee said.

At this time, the coaches on both sides were standing on the sidelines with frowns, and both sides had their own concerns.

The ball possession changed again, and it was still Paul who advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

This time Paul wanted to create a suitable opportunity for Booker to take action, so he stretched out his hand and made a tactical gesture. This tactic was prepared for Booker.

After the tactics started, Su Tian clearly felt that the entire Suns team was covering Booker. While Su Tian could keep up well in the first two times, he gradually began to be affected later.

This was repeated several times in a row, and finally Paul found a fleeting opportunity and immediately passed the ball to it.

Booker did not dare to hesitate at all when receiving the ball and directly shot a three-pointer.

Swah——

Although Su Tian's defense caught up the next second after Booker's three-point shot, the shot was still made.

2-5

"Booker is really good. He was able to hit a shot despite Su's defense. It seems that he has improved a lot in private practice." Kenny Smith said.

"Booker's goal was indeed good, but it was too cumbersome. You see, in order to create an opportunity for Booker, everyone on the Suns team was mobilized for this goal, and it also took a full 20 seconds and almost timed out. ." Barkley said.

Kenny Smith also nodded in agreement when he heard that these problems do exist.

The ball changed again, and Su Tian was still facing Booker with the ball. This time, Su Tian stepped down and started dribbling. He suddenly accelerated and attracted Booker. Then Su stepped back and returned to the three-point line, directly Three-point shot.

Swah——

Su Tian made a steady three-pointer.

5-5

"Su really doesn't want to lag behind. As soon as Booker hits a three-pointer, Su immediately hits back. The key is that Su can really hit it!"

In the next few rounds, Paul has been organizing the team's offense, but Booker has repeatedly hit the wall and cannot show his previous offensive efficiency and status.

On the Lakers side, Su Tian has been organizing the team's offense, and although the Suns double-teamed Su Tian, ​​they still insisted on letting Booker defend, so the defensive effect against Su Tian was not good.

As a result, the Lakers gradually took the lead and firmly controlled the lead difference.

Until halfway through the first quarter, Paul came off the court to rest, the Suns' lineup changed, and the situation on the court changed again.

After Paul took a break, Su Tian originally thought that the Suns would bring in a backup point guard to replace Paul, but he didn't expect that the Suns would bring in Torrey Craig, a forward and guard swingman, and Booker would go to No. 1. Bit.

At this time, Walton suddenly stood up on the sidelines.

How to let Booker avoid Su Tian is not only studied by the Suns, but also by the Lakers, because Walton wants to develop a corresponding countermeasure.

And letting Booker go to the No. 1 position is undoubtedly the most appropriate solution at the moment. After all, if Booker goes to the No. 3 position, he will only be beaten worse. The only problem is that if Booker moves to the No. 1 position, Paul will not be able to stay on the court, and the Suns will lack a vital brain.

It's just that the sun has to make such a trade-off.

After Booker moved to the No. 1 position, he did perform well in the first few rounds. Booker showed his offensive strength very well.

But the Lakers quickly responded. Not only did Su Tian step forward to help defend from time to time, but George and Kuzma also did the same.

Under double-teaming and assisting defense, Booker's condition declined and his scoring efficiency began to decline.

But all Booker can do is attack more with the ball, consuming more physical and mental energy to try his best to score.

At the end of the first quarter, the Lakers led 31-26 by 5 points.

"Now that the first quarter is over, I believe the two teams have almost tested each other, and then they should start to fight with each other." Barkley said.

Barkley was right. At this time, both Walton and Suns head coach Monty Williams were beginning to plan the next fighting tactics.

"Su, the Suns will definitely increase their investment in offense in the second quarter. I need you to strangle Booker! This is the Suns' most important offensive output point. I think you should know the importance of this!"

Su Tian nodded seriously when he heard this.

At the same time, the Suns bench was here.

"Devin, the Lakers will definitely deploy some tactics against you in the second quarter, but don't be afraid! You are our first scoring point, and you are the team's offensive leader! You need to shoulder your responsibility!"

"Don't worry, coach! I will definitely give my best!" Booker said confidently.

Soon the inter-section break ended and the second quarter began.

Both sides made substitution adjustments in the second quarter. Booker and Su Tian both rested off the court, while Paul and George led the teams respectively.

Neither of the two leading stars played, but this does not mean that the two teams do not pay attention to the second quarter. On the contrary, everyone attaches great importance to it.

But both sides focused on the second half.

At this time, the situation on the court was still very intense.

George led the Lakers, relying on his advantage on the front line to constantly hit the basket with the ball, causing effective damage even in missed rounds.

In terms of experience, although Paul is strong, George is not bad either. Don't compare George to Paul.

On the Suns side, without Booker, the Suns have to find someone who can share this part of the offensive responsibilities.

But so far, the Suns have not found a suitable one, so they can only share it equally among a few people.

Among them, Cameron Payne, Cameron Johnson, and Bridges are the main players.

Half of the quarter passed quickly. Neither the Suns nor the Lakers took advantage of this half of the quarter. The two sides were evenly matched, and the point difference was only 6 points.

At this time, Su Tian and Booker took the field again, but the difference was that George on the Lakers side took a rest, while Paul on the Clippers side did not get off the field.

At this time, the ball was given to the Lakers, and Su Tian advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, facing Torrey Craig.

Like Su Tian, ​​Craig participated in the draft in 2014, but Craig was even worse than Su Tian at that time. He was not selected but lost.

After losing the draft, Craig could only go overseas to play, and it wasn't until 2017 that he got a chance to return to the NBA.

Craig, who came back, worked very hard and was good at defense, so he was recruited by the Suns to become a top defensive player.

Facing Su Tian at this time, even though he had experience in facing off in the first quarter, he was still a little nervous at this time.

Su Tian didn't think too much, but directly reached out and called his teammates to step forward to cooperate with the pick-and-roll.

With the help of Kuzma's pick-and-roll cooperation, Su Tian broke through directly.

The best defensive player in the Australian League was passed by Su Tian in one step.

But Craig didn't have time to think too much, so he could only quickly turn around and try to catch up with Su Tian.

At this time, Su Tian was already heading towards the basket with the ball. When he met Ayton who jumped to defend, Su Tian pulled the lever to avoid it, and then made another layup.

Bang——shua——

Basketball hit the board.

The score difference came to 8 points.

"Tori! Focus on me! Defense!!"

Monty on the sidelines couldn't help scolding Craig on the sidelines.

In fact, Monty also knows that Craig has tried his best. This is his normal level, but the team needs him to perform better.

After being reprimanded, Craig didn't dare to raise any objections at all. He could only run forward and provide screens and pick-and-rolls for Booker, the team's star player.

Craig can only keep working hard and working harder, only in this way can he stay in the NBA.

At this time, Booker used the pick and roll to get rid of the defending Su Tian, ​​but Su Tian quickly bypassed two consecutive pick and rolls, which had no effect at all.

So Booker was heartbroken and once again used the pick-and-roll, but this time he shot directly from a three-pointer.

boom--

The moment Booker took action, Su Tian accurately grasped it and stepped forward to interfere.

Basketball strikes, Boucher turned around, got stuck in position, grabbed the rebound, and passed the ball to Kuzma on the side.

Kuzma didn't stop when he got the ball, and passed the ball again to Dort, who was running forward.

Dort held the ball and headed toward the basket, and as expected, he was double-teamed by the Suns.

When the double-team was about to form, Dort passed a pass to Su Tian who was following closely behind him.

At this time, Su Tian had already arrived near the free throw line in the frontcourt, so he directly collected the ball and took three steps.

boom--

There was a loud noise, and Su Tian dunked with both hands.

When the score difference reached 10 points, Monty raised his hand and called a timeout.

"Tori, what are you doing! Are you walking on the court! Challenge me! Don't let Su get the ball easily! Even if it's a foul, we can't let him play such a ball again!"

As soon as the players returned to the bench, Cimonti scolded Craig.

After all, these words can only be said to role players. As for Booker, you cannot use such a tone. (End of chapter)