Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Lakers: Two Key Matchups
菲尼克斯太阳队VS洛杉矶湖人:两大关键对位
The NBA playoffs continue, with a bit of a lull in some of the beginning rounds. There have been surprises, and something unexpected happened. The Phoenix Suns beat the San Antonio Spurs in tremendous fashion. The Lakers have been the Lakers, squeezing by their opponents in this year's playoffs. However, they have not faced a team like the Suns yet.
Guard Battle: Steve Nash vs. Kobe Bryant
后卫之战:纳什VS科比
Steve Nash and Kobe Bryant are the leaders and faces of their franchises. Nash, who has revitalized and brought more spark to the Suns in the playoffs this year looks to dethrone the Lakers from making it back to the Finals.Bryant's help continues to be inconsistent at times, and he retains most of the Lakers points. If the Lakers are to win Bryant must get his teammates involved more. And if the Suns are to prevail, they must limit the touches Bryant obtains by forcing the ball in the hands of less capable Lakers and continue their upward defensive trend.
Pau Gasol vs. Amer'e Stoudemire
枷锁VS小斯
The other court battle involves the two big men on the court, Amar'e Stoudemire and Pau Gasol. Stoudemire was considered to be up for trade talks, until their run in the playoffs thanks to his play. He has been a force down low offensively. His defense has been solid and has complimented his game. Gasol struggles playing with more elite big men at times, especially on the defensive side of the ball.Stoudemire appears to have a slight advantage in this aspect, and also possesses more aggressiveness and emotion than Gasol. However, at times he can be over aggressive. The keys for Stoudimire are to challenge Gasol for every rebound, to limit the Lakers production in the paint, forcing them to rely on the outside shot and to help avoid penetration by Lakers guards.
Stoudemire has the advantage in the battle down low. The keys for Gasol revolve around one thing, aggressiveness. Gasol has been known to falter against more aggressive big men like Kevin Garnett for example, as seen in 2008. Even at times last year during their playoff run into their championship victory Gasol struggled.
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