Under Nash's helpless gaze, Chen Hao immediately stood beside him, even though he didn't have a basketball in his hand.
"How persistent. Is this guy's physical fitness really that outstanding?!”Nash sighed.
However, his movements were extremely fast. He immediately began to run without the ball. He relied on Marion's pick-and-roll to receive the pass and rushed straight to the inside of the Laker.
As soon as he stepped into the free-throw line, Chen Hao caught up with him, opened his arms, and blocked Nash's passing route.
The chase began again.
Raja Bale stepped forward to help block Chen Hao at the right time. Nash, who had an opportunity, did not hesitate and immediately shot. The basketball spun on the basket and fell into it.
The transition between offense and defense was smooth. Odom received the ball from a high position. After a few dribbles, he passed it directly to Chen Hao.
Without pausing at all, he secretly gave a look to Kuame Brown, who was already stuck in the penalty area. The moment he took the ball, Chen Hao pretended to break through and threw the ball directly into the sky above the penalty area.
Kuame Brown overpowered Curt Thomas to control the ball. He did an alley-oop and scored with a dunk.
After landing, he looked at Chen Hao gratefully.
On this team, Chen Hao was the only one who was willing to make a cake for him.
" I'll definitely protect you," thought Kuame Brown.
Chen Hao, who didn't know that he had inadvertently gained another dog, continued to press Nash.
But this time, the Suns were already prepared. Nash frequently ran, and his teammates immediately went forward to block and roll.
Chen Hao didn't feel too disappointed. It was unrealistic to let Nash not receive the ball for the entire game. Knowing this, Chen Hao's mentality was very calm. He just maintained a tight state, chasing after him and exerting defensive pressure.
Even if he couldn't defend against it, he would have to make you expend twice as much energy and stamina as usual. This was his defensive strategy against Nash.
The defense did not necessarily have to complete the steal or block. As long as it could make the attacker feel uncomfortable and reduce the overall efficiency, it would be considered a success. Chen Hao was doing that now.
After the break, although Chen Hao maintained his defensive pressure, the Suns were still in full bloom under the leadership of the energetic Nash. Every player on the field could score and was scoring, but the overall offensive rhythm and efficiency could only be considered average. It was far from meeting the requirements of the run-and-gun tactic.
With Stoudemire injured and unable to play, Marion became the biggest beneficiary of the Suns. He scored 13 points in a single quarter and ranked second in the game, second only to Kobe's 19 points.
In the first quarter, the Clippers played at home with a score of 35:30, temporarily leading the Suns by 5 points.
The score seemed to be balanced, but the fans watching the game understood that the Suns were in trouble.
Because Nash's physical consumption was too great, under the entanglement of Chen Hao like a mad dog, after a quarter of the game, Nash was already panting, and he began to make frequent mistakes in the second half of the first quarter.
Chen Hao, on the other hand, had been running with Nash for the entire quarter. He had always maintained a high-quality defense. As Nash's physical fitness began to run out, Chen Hao's defensive efficiency could be said to be higher and higher in the later part of the first quarter.
This was a situation that could not be explained by the data of only two steals.
The data didn't explain everything.
Chen Hao's performance on the field couldn't be fully reflected.
What was certain was that Chen Hao performed very well in this game. He was not at a disadvantage in the physical competition with Nash.
" It's a pure frontal confrontation. It's a competition to see who can't hold on first. It's obvious that both Nash and Hao are gritting their teeth and holding on in the second half of the first quarter. Both players deserve respect."
"I really didn't expect Hao to be able to maintain such a high-intensity defense for an entire quarter. His willpower is truly terrifying ~"
"What I want to know the most now is whether or not Nash is cursing in his heart. He would never have thought that he would suffer this kind of playoffs or even finals level defense in the second game of the regular season.”
"No, no, no, this is not persistence. This is the most serious attitude a defender has towards the game!”
"I agree. I see the shadow of the top defensive players in the 1990s in Chen Hao. He's hot-blooded, passionate, and physical. I think this is what a basketball game should be like.”
“......”
The break time quickly passed, and Chen Hao, who had fought hard for the entire session, was naturally arranged to rest off the field.
The same was true for Nash. In order to ensure that he could play in the next game, even if he was very unwilling, he finally listened to D'Antoni's advice and recovered his physical strength on the bench.
His eyes secretly looked over, filled with fighting spirit.
Sensing the hint in her eyes, Chen Hao's lips curled up, and his expression was firm.
In any case, he was going against Nash in this game. If the other party played, he would play too. If the other party rested, he would rest too!
The Suns 'reserve lineup was still a bombardment tactic. The tallest player, Boris Diao, was only 2.03 meters tall. It could be said that the Suns had played the bombardment tactic to the extreme. They did not need the traditional center and big money at all.
They only needed players who could keep up with the pace and run.
Therefore, whether it was the starting lineup or the substitutes, they were all five small lineups, and their offensive and defensive speed were all first-class.
Run!
If he could run, he would win. If he couldn't run, he would lose.
As for defense?
What was that?
Among the substitutes, the Brazilian Lightning Leandro Barbosa was undoubtedly the core of the team. His speed was very fast. Anyway, Smash Parker couldn't catch up with him. He was often left behind by two or three positions in the first step, and could only eat dust behind him.
However, compared to Nash, Barbosa's ability to organize and dispatch could only be considered average, and his passing level was only passable. In his 20 minutes of playing time last season, he only had two assists.
However, as a substitute, the Suns didn't expect Barbosa to mobilize the entire team, score, help the team stabilize the situation, and wait for the starter to take over the game.
On the defensive end, Barbosa had completely destroyed him. On the offensive end, Smash Parker was very calm.
In the face of the Phoenix Suns, who had the lowest defensive ability in the league, he didn't hold back. He repeatedly used his personal ability to score or transfer the ball into the penalty area, allowing Chris Mihm and Brian Cook to bully the weak and help the Los Angeles team maintain their advantage on the field.
The Suns seemed to be on the offensive, but the lack of defense and the average height of the post made the Laker's offensive efficiency not low. The number of second attacks was also high. The lead on the field was not wiped out, but increased.
On the bench, Phil Jackson nodded in satisfaction as he watched Smash Parker's performance on the bench.
" With Parker's ability, it's too difficult for him to be in the starting lineup, but it'll be quite useful if he's a substitute."
During the official time-out, Smash Parker, who had returned victorious, had no idea that he had been labeled as a bench bandit by his coach. Unless Chen Hao was injured and unable to play, he could only be a substitute.
After the official pause, both sides sent out their starting lineups. Chen Hao once again faced off against Nash.
After the first quarter of the match, Nash admitted that Chen Hao was his opponent. Throughout the entire last season, even in the Western Conference finals, he had never suffered such crazy defense and did not dare to relax.
Inside and outside the stadium, the fans and audience were very excited to see Chen Hao and Nash entangled fiercely again.
The fans and audience in the Staples Center spontaneously shouted defense in unison. Chen Hao's blood boiled as he listened, and the defense became more and more aggressive.
Relying only on positioning and running, Nash found that he could no longer shake off Chen Hao. It was even difficult for him to catch the ball. He could only rely on his teammates to pick up and roll to get a chance. However, in less than two seconds, Chen Hao would catch up and give Nash no chance to play freely.
This made it so that Nash could only choose to do it himself. After all, it took time for his teammates to run out of opportunities. He also had to take into account and help Nash pick and roll, reducing the time to run, resulting in poor opportunities.
Compared to a traditional point guard like Andre Miller, Nash's scoring ability was better. His shooting was very stable, and he made consecutive mid-range shots. He even made a three-pointer and scored seven points in a row. His performance was outstanding.
However, Nash, who was prepared to see a vexed expression on Chen Hao's face, was disappointed.
Chen Hao didn't care how many points Nash scored. He only cared about whether his defense troubled him and whether it affected the rhythm of the Suns.
As it turned out, if they relied solely on Nash to score, the Suns 'overall competitiveness would not be guaranteed.
When the Suns needed a playmaker like Nash to score, it meant that they were in trouble!
In the intense game, the second quarter quickly ended. Kobe took over the ball for the Los Angeles team after he came on the court. His offensive efficiency was extremely high. He was not like a blacksmith at all. In the second quarter, he scored 7 out of 8 and 3 out of 3 on his serve. He scored 17 points and 36 points in the first half. He showed the self-cultivation of a super scorer.
Chen Hao managed to get six assists in the first half, four points and two rebounding. He also got three steals and two fouls from Nash.
The data seemed to be average, but no one could deny Chen Hao's contribution on the court. Without his defensive restrictions on Nash, the Suns 'run-and-gun tactics would definitely make the Los Angeles Clippers uncomfortable. They would not be able to control the rhythm of the game like they were now.
At halftime, the score was 69:61. The Los Angeles team led by eight points into the second half.
At the beginning of the third quarter, after the adjustment of the halftime interval, Nash's physical strength recovered and he directly went on stage. Chen Hao was tit-for-tat.
The situation of chasing each other quickly appeared in everyone's vision again.
Even though they had watched it many times, the fans and audience did not feel the slightest bit of aesthetic fatigue. From the confrontation between Chen Hao and Nash, they saw the essence of the basketball game, which was to fight.
The Laker fans were happy. They had Kobe, the strongest player on the offensive side, and Chen Hao, a great player on the defensive side in the new season. Both of them were so talented and handsome that they could not take their eyes off them.
The Chinese football fans were also happy. After watching Chen Hao's game with their own eyes, they were immediately attracted to him. His handsome face and his aggressive defensive state formed a sharp contrast, making people unable to stop.
The game will not stop because of the shouts and thoughts of the fans
There were only four minutes left in the last quarter, and the state of chasing each other finally ended. Nash fell one step ahead of Chen Hao.
He really could not run anymore.
Thanks to the additional ability of the perpetual motion machine, Chen Hao's physical recovery had improved a lot, but he was still tired enough. He helped Nash, who had cramps in his legs, to massage his legs. After watching him leave the field sadly, Chen Hao persisted for another round and signaled Phil Jackson to replace him.
Because he had also reached his limit. If he continued running, he would most likely have cramps and stop eating.
Chen Hao walked off the field and enjoyed the cheers of the fans. In this game, he not only used his looks, but also conquered the fans with his defense.
"This feeling is really good ~" Chen Hao's lips curled up slightly.
As soon as he got off the stage, he saw Nash standing in front of him with a serious expression.
" Hao, you're the toughest opponent I've met since I joined the Alliance." Nash was serious.
Hearing this, Chen Hao was stunned for a moment, but he immediately came back to his senses and said seriously,""Steve, I, Chen Hao, am willing to make you my strongest opponent ~"
"What about Kobe?" Nash joked.
"He's a teammate ~"
After saying that, Chen Hao stepped forward and hugged Nash. After they separated, the two of them looked at each other and didn't say anything else. They went back to their respective substitutes 'seats. The scene of the hug was completely recorded by the broadcast.
It could be predicted that this photo would definitely appear on the major newspapers tomorrow!
After returning to the substitutes 'bench, Nash couldn't help but recall Chen Hao's words.
"Calling me the strongest, why is it so hard to pronounce ~"
After shaking his head, Nash suddenly reacted. He looked at the bench of the Los Angeles team, specifically where Chen Hao was.
"You've only played two regular season games and met a few players, and you're already calling me the strongest?”
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