Home / NBA: Basketball Legend. / Chapter 730: Quiet Evolution

Continue on Novkyn

NBA: Basketball Legend.

Chapter 730: Quiet Evolution · Oct 12, 2026

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Chapter List (818)

Page number / 17

701 Chapter 701: First Quarter Explosion 2026-10-12
702 Chapter 702: The Best Chen Yan 2026-10-12
703 Chapter 703: Expressionless 2026-10-12
704 Chapter 704: Curry’s Reputation 2026-10-12
705 Chapter 705: Curry Injured 2026-10-12
706 Chapter 706: New Nickname 2026-10-12
707 Chapter 707: A Classic Reappears 2026-10-12
708 Chapter 708: Keep a Calm Mind 2026-10-12
709 Chapter 709: Favorable Situation 2026-10-12
710 Chapter 710: Pyrrhic Victory 2026-10-12
711 Chapter 711: Is It Criticism or Praise? 2026-10-12
712 Chapter 712: A Game 5 Remake? 2026-10-12
713 Chapter 713: The Season Ends, What Comes Next? 2026-10-12
714 Chapter 714: Lockout Begins, Asian Championship Opens 2026-10-12
715 Chapter 715: A Near Diplomatic Incident 2026-10-12
716 Chapter 716: CBA Assemble 2026-10-12
717 Chapter 717: Countdown to Return 2026-10-12
718 Chapter 718: Chen Yan Clause 2026-10-12
719 Chapter 719: Team Recruitment 2026-10-12
720 Chapter 720: Power Rankings 2026-10-12
721 Chapter 721: Skillful and Daring 2026-10-12
722 Chapter 722: Regaining Face 2026-10-12
723 Chapter 723: Except for Chen Yan 2026-10-12
724 Chapter 724: Lucky Data 2026-10-12
725 Chapter 725: Yearning to Prove Himself 2026-10-12
726 Chapter 726: Signs of Maturity 2026-10-12
727 Chapter 727: Memorable Memories 2026-10-12
728 Chapter 728: Rampage! Rampage! 2026-10-12
729 Chapter 729: Undefendable, Utterly Undefendable 2026-10-12
730 Chapter 730: Quiet Evolution 2026-10-12
731 Chapter 731: Fans Are Dissatisfied 2026-10-12
732 Chapter 732: Baby Plan? Senior Citizen Basketball Team 2026-10-12
733 Chapter 733: KG Is Getting Old 2026-10-12
734 Chapter 734: Chen Yan, Who Is Not Combative 2026-10-12
735 Chapter 735: Yi Jianlian’s Change 2026-10-12
736 Chapter 736: Simp Defense 2026-10-12
737 Chapter 737: Unparalleled Scoring Ability 2026-10-12
738 Chapter 738: Please, Have Some Decency 2026-10-12
739 Chapter 739: No Point Guard Available 2026-10-12
740 Chapter 740: Jeremy Lin Is Here 2026-10-12
741 Chapter 741: Rookie, Welcome to the NBA 2026-10-12
742 Chapter 742: Continuing Military Training 2026-10-12
743 Chapter 743: Irving’s Shame 2026-10-12
744 Chapter 744: Jeremy Lin’s Debut, Chen Yan’s Invitation 2026-10-12
745 Chapter 745: Jeremy Lin Sleeps Over 2026-10-12
746 Chapter 746: Heat Accelerate 2026-10-12
747 Chapter 747: Healthy Competition 2026-10-12
748 Chapter 748: A Difficult Dilemma 2026-10-12
749 Chapter 749: It Is Chen Yan’s Time Now 2026-10-12
750 Chapter 750: Chen Yan, It Is That Simple 2026-10-12

Chapter 730: Chapter 730: Quiet Evolution

Chapter 730: Quiet Evolution

At halftime, Chen Yan had already entered a berserk state.

He had 49 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks, and 2 assists.

From the statistics alone, it was clear where Chen Yan’s focus was tonight.

”Chen Yan might score his 1st 70 plus point game of the season tonight,” Barkley said.

Kenny Smith smiled.

”Chen Yan’s goal might be more than 70. If the score stays this close, he might even challenge his personal single game high.”

Hearing this, the fans in front of their televisions immediately became wide awake.

This was a moment where they might witness history.

Fans on basketball forums also joked that the phrase historical moment had become worthless because of Chen Yan.

After all, he had the ability to create historical moments at any time.

During halftime, inside the Knicks locker room, Nelson directly told Chen Yan to go all out.

He also instructed the rest of the team to set screens and grab rebounds for him.

As long as the Warriors did not double team or triple team him, Chen Yan would find a solution.

Chen Yan had no objections.

He would play however the coach arranged.

Although he was a superstar, Chen Yan had a clear understanding of his role.

As a player, his job was to execute the coach’s tactical deployment on the court and unleash his energy to the maximum.

He never interfered with the coaching staff or management unless they specifically asked him to.

Nelson was not deliberately trying to make Chen Yan score.

The other players were simply underperforming tonight, and their hands were cold.

If Chen Yan did not continue the offensive rhythm from the 1st half, whether the Knicks could win tonight would still be questionable.

On the Warriors side, the coaching staff looked very troubled.

Double teaming Chen Yan was certain.

But how many players should they send?

A 2 man double team had already been tried in the 1st half, and the effect was mostly poor.

Chen Yan’s ability to break double teams was too strong, and he could also constantly call teammates over to set screens.

A 3 man or 4 man double team?

Mark Jackson did not plan to do that.

Although the Knicks players were currently in average form, if too many open shots appeared, they might regain their touch.

That would only push the Warriors further and further away from victory.

Mark Jackson chose to shrink the paint while maintaining single coverage.

If Chen Yan drove, they would immediately swarm him.

Mark Jackson also specifically instructed Monta Ellis not to compete with Chen Yan.

Such competition was meaningless.

Chen Yan had scored 49 points in 1 half, while Monta Ellis only had 18, less than half of Chen Yan’s total.

The 2 were not players on the same level.

Of course, Mark Jackson would not tell Monta Ellis that directly.

He told Monta that if the team wanted to win, he had to play more team basketball.

The game resumed.

Monta Ellis held the ball at the top of the arc and continuously ran pick and roll actions.

After a screen, he passed the ball to Klay Thompson on the perimeter.

”Monta Ellis is playing very reasonably and patiently after halftime,” Kenny Smith said.

Klay Thompson faked, dribbled 1 step to the right, then immediately passed the ball.

Klay had learned from the lesson of the 1st half.

With his ball handling skills, he absolutely could not dribble for more than 3 seconds in front of Chen Yan.

Brandon Rush caught the ball and shot a 3 pointer.

The basketball swished through the net.

Brandon Rush averaged 3.4 3 point attempts and 1.5 makes per game.

He was not a high volume shooter, but his shooting percentage was definitely not low.

The Warriors liked this type of player.

At present, the team had 5 players averaging more than 3 3 point attempts per game while shooting over 36 percent.

62 to 55.

A 7 point difference.

Knicks offensive possession.

Brandon Rush defended Chen Yan tightly, only guarding against the shot and not the drive.

If Chen Yan drove inside, a group of teammates would help.

Chen Yan saw through Golden State’s defensive deployment and thought to himself.

You want me to drive, so I drive?

Would that not be humiliating?

Chen Yan continuously used jab steps to create shooting space.

Rush did not fall for it.

His defensive goal was very clear.

Do not let Chen Yan shoot in front of him.

Chen Yan then directly burst out, driving hard to the right.

Brandon Rush was too close and was immediately left behind by Chen Yan’s 1st step.

The Warriors defense quickly collapsed.

Chen Yan pulled up from the area between the free throw line and the 3 point line.

Swish.

A stylish make.

The Warriors players were helpless against this shot.

They were guarding against Chen Yan’s drive, but who knew he would simply stop and shoot a high post jumper?

His 51st point.

Chen Yan looked unstoppable tonight.

Warriors offense.

Monta Ellis suppressed his offensive desire, drove, and passed to Brandon Rush, who shot again.

This time, the Knicks defense had no lapse, and the basketball arced before clanking off the rim.

Chen Yan immediately ran toward the frontcourt.

Tonight, he wanted nothing but to attack the basket.

DeAndre Jordan got the ball but was interfered with by Biedrins, so he could not pass it out immediately.

Chen Yan did not blame him.

Everyone had their own characteristics.

DeAndre Jordan, after all, was not a passing big man like Diaw.

The Knicks offense settled into a half court set again.

Chen Yan’s movement was obstructed.

Warriors players chased and blocked him, refusing to let him easily receive the ball, let alone get open.

Chen Yan immediately realized that moving without the ball was now more difficult than attacking with the ball.

So he circled to the top of the arc and received a handoff pass from Barea.

Brandon Rush continued to defend tightly.

This time, Chen Yan did not use jab steps.

He simply started driving.

Simple and brutal.

Brandon Rush quickly followed.

The Warriors defense began collapsing, already setting up a trap and waiting for Chen Yan to drive into it.

The next second, Chen Yan executed a reverse between the legs pullback, then shot from the high post.

Swish.

It went in again.

On his way back to the defensive half, Chen Yan kept gesturing toward the camera, asking for the ball, indicating that he could defeat the Warriors even with mid range shots.

The fans at Madison Square Garden spontaneously began doing the wave.

They loved watching Chen Yan perform like this.

When Chen Yan scored 101 points, he had been wearing a Suns jersey.

As New York fans, they naturally hoped Chen Yan could achieve such a feat while wearing the Knicks jersey too.

Mark Jackson hesitated.

He was wondering whether to double team Chen Yan, because his momentum seemed unstoppable.

Warriors offense.

Monta Ellis finally could not resist and drove for a 1 on 1 attack.

Barea’s agility was comparable to his, but their explosiveness was not on the same level.

Monta Ellis drove to the basket after continuous changes of direction and finished with a scoop layup.

Monta Ellis desire to attack the rim was too strong.

Chen Yan had sensed it early.

The moment Monta shot, Chen Yan arrived like cavalry, directly blocking the ball.

Chen Yan did not jump high for this block.

What mattered was timing, and that came from reading the game.

In his 1st 2 years as a professional, Chen Yan relied almost entirely on physical talent and skill.

After coming to the Knicks, he evolved quietly.

Now, he often relied on his brain and his ability to read the game.

.....

https://discord

[If you don’t want to wait for the next update, read 50 Chapters ahead on P@treon.]

[[email protected]/FanficLord03]

Prev Chapter Novel Info Next Chapter

Also worth opening

Naruto: Orochimaru's Disciple FanficLord03

Starting in One Piece with Vector Manipulation FanficLord03

Reincarnation Of The Strongest Sword God Lucky Old Cat

Super Gene Twelve Winged Dark Burning Angel

Versatile Mage Chaos

Earth's Greatest Magus Avan

Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Unknown

The Martial Unity Lord_Streak

Legend of Swordsman Mr. Money

Myriad Paths of the Dragon Emperor Mu Tong Ting Zhu

Complete Martial Arts Attributes Don't Enter The Jianghu

Cultivation Online Mylittlebrother

Alchemy Emperor of the Divine Dao Flying Alone