Game 1 of the Finals.
In the first half, Su Yan was his usual self, trying to use his defense, his passing, and his personal appeal to involve his teammates.
If everyone could have a breakout performance.
Not only would the game become easier, but he would also score more easily. That would be the best outcome.
But the reality was different.
Besides the exceptionally strong "Diamond Backcourt", the Lakers were all ruthless players.
Their combat effectiveness was astonishing.
Under the Lakers' suffocating, desperate defense, the Knicks' role players struggled to score.
Su Yan's passing wasn't leading to many successful finishes.
And so...
Returning for the second half.
Su Yan began to attack proactively. He had the stamina, and his first-half exertion wasn't too significant, allowing him to attack even more fiercely.
He scored himself.
He scored with sheer force.
Su Yan single-handedly demoralized the Lakers while trying to hype himself up.
To help them regain their form.
And make a comeback.
But... the Lakers were strong all around, with both offense and defense online. They were truly ferocious.
Curry was in his sophomore year, George in his rookie year, and Su Yan was also a sophomore.
Although the "New York Three" had won the championship last year, they were still too young.
On the NBA Finals stage, facing extremely high-intensity defense, their offense still wasn't smooth.
Su Yan was already pushing the offense.
On the defensive end, he had "Spring Man" + Magnetic "The Glove" + "Steel Muscles and Iron Bones" + "Godspeed".
Jumping ability + defensive instinct + strength + speed.
Su Yan was also putting immense pressure on the entire Lakers team on the defensive end.
He was last year's DPOY. It didn't matter if he was facing Paul, Kobe, or any other Lakers player.
He could