1125: The hot feel continues (3/5)
On the evening of February 26, the Grizzlies vs. Suns game attracted the attention of many fans.
This game was not only followed by Grizzlies and Warriors fans, but also attracted a large number of neutral fans.
After all, this game will most likely affect the entire landscape of the West this year.
If the Grizzlies go through another two-game losing streak at this juncture, their previous months of hard work could be in vain.
The Grizzlies' record is naturally already very good, and now they are still required to do better, which is somewhat picky.
But the competition between the two super teams is so fierce.
There were also a lot of fans who came to watch the game today, but the courtside lineup at the Federal Express Arena was not as star-studded as Staples or Madison Square Garden.
Most of the people who came to watch the game were ordinary fans, and there were very few stars.
Even the former professional players who come here to watch the game are not so remarkable.
Melvin. Booker sat in the first row of the court, smiling.
The happiest thing in his life is to sit on the sidelines and watch his son play.
As a former NBA player who has only played 44 games in the league, Melvin Brown. Booker is clearly not a big star. He was undrafted and spent most of his career in Europe. So sitting in the stadium, no one recognized him.
But it was this former professional player who was undrafted and had a mediocre career resume that produced Devin . Booker is such a talented potential stock.
Booker Sr. rushed to the Federal Express Arena to watch the game today, because it was rare for his son to personally invite him to watch the game today.
Against the best team and best players in the league, Booker Sr. knew it was a special night for his son.
In fact, very few young players would compare themselves to the best players in the league.
But that's what Booker did, and his goal was never to be the best rookie in the league, but to be the best star in the league!
When the players of both sides came out to warm up, Hubi. Brin also started his own work.
"I have to say that the Phoenix Suns' current record of 18-41 is not worth mentioning at all. But the game is still full of uncertainties, and we all know that the Grizzlies can't afford another surprise. ”
It can be seen that old Hubi is very nervous. In today's game, the Grizzlies must not make a mistake!
Meanwhile, on the basketball court, Suns coach Earl Brown. Watson was excited.
Because when the players were warming up, he found that the hot hand that Booker showed in training yesterday has also been perfectly inherited today!
"Today, we might be able to create some surprises for the number one in the league." Watson smiled at his assistant Jay. Triano said.
"yes, Booker seems to be very excited today. However, the other side is always the first in the league, so you should not expect too much. Triano shrugged, he didn't expect an upset. After all, the Suns are a rebuilding team, and they have to recognize the reality.
"Expect this...... It's okay to have a little once in a while. Look, Booker will surprise the whole league today! ”
Watson is full of confidence, Booker, that kid, I've been waiting for this day for a long time.
The reluctance of him to practice late into the night after every loss to Link was something Watson never forget.
Booker will never let the chance of beating the Grizzlies slip through his fingertips!
Both starters stepped onto the court, and on paper, the Suns seemed vulnerable to the Grizzlies.
Starting point guard Eric . Although Bledsoe's stats are particularly beautiful and he is also known as the defender's version of James by fans, he has never been a superstar.
Although the starting small forward T.J. Warren is full of potential, he is still in the growth period after all, and he is not a particularly good instant force.
Starting No. 4 Marquis. Chris is more of an athletic blue-collar who doesn't mean the difference between victory and defeat.
White center Alex. Ryan, but also Tyson. Chandler's replacement after his injury. That said, the Suns didn't see him as a starting center at first.
The brightest player in the Suns' starting lineup is not Devin. Booker is none other than that.
The 20-year-old potential guard has already been able to contribute 22.1 points and shoot 36.3 percent from three-point range this season.
There are only a handful of sophomores as good as him in NBA history.
Coupled with his 13th draft pick, fans can expect a lot from him.
After all, the last shooting guard who shocked the world was drafted with the 13th pick.
After that, fans always had inexplicable expectations for the shooting guard who was drafted with the 13th pick.
The Suns' roster is full of potential overall, but it's still a bit of a no-brainer to get the league's No. 1 match.
Before they could start jumping the ball, the Grizzlies fans were shouting.
After an unexpected loss to the Pacers the day before yesterday, they hoped that the Grizzlies could get a hearty victory over the Suns to vent their unwillingness and grievances.
However, as soon as the game began, Booker disappointed the fans in the stadium.
Alex. After Ryan won the first attack for the Suns, Bledsoe passed the ball to Booker as soon as possible.
At the time, Booker was on the right side outside the three-point line, defended by Wade.
In the best years of Wade's career, Booker was still a teenager. In front of Booker, Wade is really a veritable uncle.
But Booker didn't relented because the opponent was "old man", he made a few triple threat moves in front of Wade, and then suddenly pulled out a jump shot!
This bold choice stunned everyone, and no one thought that Booker would dare to break ground on Wade's head.
Just as people were about to criticize or ridicule Booker, the beautiful notes that sounded in the training ground last night were spoken again.
"Brush!"
The basketball hollowed into the net, and Booker scored the first goal as if his hands were on fire.
"Beautiful three-pointers, Booker shoots very crisply. As soon as it opened, he didn't intend to be soft. I have to say that Booker does have a calmness and maturity that other players of the same age do not have. He's always been a precocious player and I noticed last season that he's very deep about defending and playing. ”
Booker's shot gave the Suns the lead, and although it was only a three-pointer, the Suns didn't really have a real advantage.
But for some reason, Hubi. Brown had a bad feeling.
Booker feels like a thorn in his body today.
Soon, the Grizzlies fought back with Conley's organization.
Link's off-ball run drew the defense, and Jokic took the opportunity to cut to the basket after covering off the ball.
Just when everyone thought the Grizzlies' end point was Link, Conley put the ball in Jokic's hands.
When Jokic received the basket in the low post, Marques. Chris couldn't help it.
Jokic leaned on Chris's lazy "uncle hook" and easily scored the ball.
The cheers in the Federal Express Arena continued to rise, and the Suns' defense was still so fragile!
Next, it's time for the game to get into the rhythm of the Grizzlies!
However, it didn't take long for Grizzlies fans to rejoice when they heard the sound of the Nets tumbling.
80% of the fans in the stadium were confused, they had just celebrated Jokic's goal, but they didn't care about what was happening on the court.
Even, even Hubi. Brown didn't even see what had just happened.
All he saw was Alex. Ryan seems to have taken a long-range baseline shot, and then the Suns scored!
"What just happened!? Not even the camera could keep up with the speed of that ball! "Hubby. Brown said, looking up at the score.
Don't look and don't know, Hubi. Brown was even more surprised when he saw the score.
6-2, the Suns just scored a three-pointer!?
At this time, the scene also began to replay the goal just now.
It turned out that at the moment of Jokic's goal, Booker had already started towards the Grizzlies' half. Ryan took a quick baseline kick as a result.
Wade pressed Booker closely, but he didn't expect Booker to stop outside the three-point line!
Generally speaking, counterattacks are played to the basket. The reason is simple, it's easiest to score goals under the basket. Isn't it all about being quick and efficient?
However, Booker stopped running from beyond three points, which caught Wade off guard.
By the time Wade was ready to seal it, Booker had already made the shot.
People say that Booker is here to take over Kobe, but now Booker is actually playing more like Ray at the beginning of his career. Alan. There is no more similarity between him and Kobe Bryant other than that they are both 13th picks.
Booker's skill set is well-rounded, but he has a penchant for three-point shooting. As a super sixth man in college, Booker was really just a pitcher.
But in fact, when you give him more responsibility, he can do more than just be a pitcher.
A lightning counterattack, Booker hit another three-pointer on Wade's head, and the Phoenix Suns did not let the Grizzlies complete the counterattack, but continued to maintain the lead!
On the sidelines, Melvin. Booker smiled with satisfaction.
Booker's big stage, this is it!