Huh?
What?
"The Beast" Howard was knocked down by Su Yan again, falling to the ground in a complete mess?!
Shocked.
Stunned.
Bewildered.
Dumbfounded.
All the home Magic fans were startled, their jaws dropped wide enough to fit an entire hamburger.
It wasn't just the fans.
The Magic players were also dumbfounded, so much so that Carter, who was nearby Su Yan, didn't immediately move to help defend.
It was completely unbelievable.
"A bit of strength, but not much."
Su Yan curved his lips into a satisfied smile.
It's not that "The Beast's" strength isn't great, but rather... with the enhancement of Steel Muscles and Bones Lv2, Su Yan's strength is overwhelming.
So strong that "The Beast" was no match for him.
While everyone was stunned, Su Yan didn't take a step-back Three-point Shot; instead, he took two steps into the paint, grabbed the ball, and flew up.
"Boom!"
It was another heavy dunk filled with violent aesthetics; the force was so great that the rim shook slightly.
This further shocked the minds of the fans.
The first time was carelessness, the second time was underestimating the opponent, but... just 2 minutes and 14 seconds later, Su Yan knocked Howard away again.
He stepped back, drew the bow, and the arrow soared to pierce the sky!
"Swish!"
Three-point Shot, hit.
Violence and elegance, Su Yan wanted it all!
At this moment, the fans fully realized that Su Yan's strength was truly superior to that of "The Beast" Howard.
This was a genuine "Strength Monster."
"Holy crap!"
At the commentary table.
Mike Breen also cried out in astonishment, "Going head-to-head with 'The Beast' and not losing ground, Su Yan's strength is terrifying!"
"That's right."
Amy Johnson nodded frantically, saying with a look of shock, "Su Yan hit a Facial Shot over the 'Billion-Dollar Shooter' Rashard Lewis, dunked over the 'half-man, half-god' Vince Carter, and knocked down 'The Beast' Dwight Howard.
Su Yan went one-on-three, consecutively teaching the "Magic Big Three" a lesson.
This level of skill is too fierce.
Seriously, "Top-tier 3&D Player" is no longer enough to describe Su Yan; he truly is the "Flame God"!!!
Exactly.
Su Yan is no longer just a "3D Player" relying solely on Three-point Shots and brute force; he has transformed into the even more powerful "Flame God"!
Even with Howard putting in maximum effort against him.
Su Yan could still knock him to the ground, fully experiencing the strength boost provided by Steel Muscles and Bones Lv2.
This was something he couldn't do before.
However... while his strength allowed him to clash head-on with Howard, it only meant Su Yan was fearless when facing him.
It didn't mean he could crush him completely.
At least purely in the restricted area, Su Yan was definitely no match for Howard.
Howard's dominance in the restricted area... remained.
After fully sensing the strength boost from Steel Muscles and Bones Lv2 and the speed boost from Divine Speed Lv1.
Su Yan began to play seriously.
On the defensive end, Howard in the paint was left to be contained by David Lee and Tyson Chandler.
It might still not be enough, but at least it provided constant wear and tear.
On the perimeter, Su Yan and Wilson Chandler led the defense, ensuring the unfamiliar group of Shooters wouldn't get easy Three-point Shot opportunities.
On the offensive end.
The reason the Magic were strong was that Howard could repeatedly block the opponent's offense in the paint.
This was the deterrent power of a DPOY.
But... what if no one went into the restricted area? What if the team's primary scorers kept shooting from the perimeter?
Howard's dominance would automatically be cut in half.
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
"Swish!"
Su Yan led the charge, using his speed to shake defenders, his body to knock them away, off-ball movement plus screens, and even super long-range pull-up jumpers while dribbling.
Su Yan had too many ways to shoot a Three-point Shot.
The Magic's perimeter defense was not strong, making it easier for Su Yan to attack than usual.
Curry's Three-point Shots were also excellent, and after Su Yan drew defensive attention, he was even more in his element.
The two rained Three-point Shots from the perimeter.
Since "The Beast" Howard couldn't be pulled out, the Magic struggled to cope immediately.
On the Magic's offensive end, their perimeter Shooters were contained, leaving Howard to attack alone in the paint.
One versus two.
Howard, currently in his prime, was genuinely powerful and could certainly score.
But... so what?
It was only 2 points, while the New York Knicks had Su Yan and Curry, two major Shooters on the perimeter; even if everyone scored on their possessions.
The score difference would inexplicably widen.
"COME ON!"
Mike Breen looked excited and roared, "Tough one-on-two layups, poster dunks, rim protection, and Blocking—he has it all.
'The Beast' Howard is calling the shots and doing whatever he wants in the restricted area.
Full of dominance.
'Flame God' Su Yan is raining Three-point Shots from the perimeter, excelling in both speed and strength, repeatedly driving into the paint for layups and powerful dunks.
One man taking on the "Magic Big Three."
On the defensive end, no matter who he guards on the perimeter, he locks them down; his defensive pressure is incredibly strong.
This is not a rookie.
This truly is a superstar who excels on both offense and defense!
This game is truly exciting, truly great to watch, and definitely worth the price of admission."
"Yes, yes, the game is thrilling and beautiful to watch; it's absolutely a delightful feast of a major battle!"
Amy Johnson nodded repeatedly, but then changed her tone and said, "Although both teams are playing well.
It looks like an evenly matched game.
But... two quarters into the game, the New York Knicks were already up by 6 points, and after three quarters, the difference inexplicably widened to 9 points.
That's right.
Even though "The Beast" Howard demonstrated extraordinary dominance in the restricted area, his team was still trailing by so much.
Why?
There are two reasons.
First, a Three-point Shot is worth one point more than a two-point shot. The New York Knicks advocate the Run-and-Gun System, focusing primarily on perimeter Three-point Shots.
Therefore.
When everyone is scoring, the advantage of the Three-point Shot is fully displayed.
Second, Howard's strength lies in his fierce defense in the restricted area, but the New York Knicks twin stars simply don't go inside.
It leaves him unable to use his strength.
This is quite frustrating.
This feeling... it seems the New York Knicks are the Magic's nemesis, or rather, "The Beast's" nemesis.
"Flame God" VS "The Beast."
"The Flame God" has the upper hand.
The two commentators' analysis was very accurate.
If we say that "The Little Emperor" LeBron, who focuses on attacking the rim, is the nemesis of "The Beast" Howard, who dominates the restricted area.
Last year, he defeated LeBron in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Then the "Flame God" Su Yan, who focuses on perimeter offense, rendering "The Beast" Howard unable to use his strength, is his nemesis.
In the final quarter.
The battle remained fierce, and both teams played brilliantly on both offense and defense, but the New York Knicks inexplicably held a lead of around 10 points.
Not an overwhelming amount.
They maintained it until the end, securing the victory.
This gave the feeling that the Magic had fought with all their might and poured everything out, yet still lost the game!!
After the game.
Mike Breen lamented, "A Three-point Shot is worth one point more than a two-point shot. As long as you are accurate enough, you have a natural advantage.
This is why the small ball era is emerging.
And Su Yan, as a potential star of the 'small ball era,' is making the entire league feel the charm of the small ball era!
He is gradually guiding this transitional era into the 'small ball era'!"
"Exactly, exactly."
Amy Johnson echoed enthusiastically, but then added, "Even the Magic, who reached the NBA Finals last year and further strengthened their roster this year by adding the 'half-man, half-god' Vince Carter, couldn't defeat the New York Knicks.
I want to ask... in the current league, what team can defeat the New York Knicks, who possess the 'Flame God'!!!"
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