Even if the record is bad, there are problems in other aspects, and this period of time can be described as a leak for the Rockets that happened to rain overnight. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.infoOn December 1, Yahoo Sports broke the news "Rocket Players Caught in the Clubbing Scandal Again", reporting that after last year's finals Parker and other players were suspected of clubbing and getting drunk, on the 26th, when the Rockets players played against the Jazz on the road, Maddie, who was absent due to injury, stayed up all night in a striptease bar in Houston, which directly led to his sluggish performance in the next day's game against the Nuggets and played a poor performance of 1 of 11 shots. One stone stirred up a thousand waves, and many supporters of Team Rocket sent extreme remarks through the Internet, and even spoke ill of each other.

Fortunately, there were no websites such as Twitter in this era, and the dissemination of information was far less widespread than in later generations. The elder Dawson has been in the industry for many years and has been in a hundred battles, and has arranged external public relations business in a timely manner. The internal investigation is also going well, and Maddie has bluntly admitted that he did clubbing that night, a candid attitude that makes it difficult for the team to criticize him too much. In the final analysis, the players are adults, and as long as they do not do any illegal high-risk projects in their spare time, the team has no right to interfere. During working hours, Maddie did not miss any games and training, and this absence was arranged by the senior management through Tang Shuai, and it was not Maddie's personal wish at all. So the team really can't find any reason to criticize him in a serious way. In the end, it was Lao Tang who came forward and forced Maddie to promise that he would not drink excessively and stay up all night the day before the game in the future, and the matter was over.

On the 2nd, the Rockets rushed to Dallas to challenge the Mavericks. Before hitting the road, Yuan Fei repeatedly told Tang Shuai that the lineup of this Maverick has changed a lot compared with last year, and it should not be underestimated. Tang Shuai also made careful tactical arrangements for this.

"The good news for us is that Mavericks star Finley has been out for three weeks with an ankle sprain and is unlikely to return. Several of last season's key rotations Walker, Nash, and Jamison are also gone, so it can be said that this is a brand new team, not an old rival. Curry introduced the Mavericks in his usual pregame mobilization: "The Mavericks started Dampier in the first few games with Nowitzki, Howard, Daniels and Harris, and on the bench were Terry and Stark House. The team has a lot of firepower overall, and the sophomore Daniels is very impactful, but his shooting is relatively poor, and he has little three-point ability. And rookie Harris has some projection ability, and he's pretty good for a rookie. ”

"For Yao, I have to prove myself today." Tang Shuai interjected: "A few days ago, Eric. Dampier said in an interview that he is the second center in the league, behind O'Neal. Can you bear that? ”

Yao Ming smiled, "My goal is to become the first center, not the second center." ”

"Well said, let's blow up this second center forward today. However, Dampier averaged 12+12 per game last season, and he does have some strength. ”

"It's still on me, right? Defend against their core Dirk. Nowitzki. To be honest, it's a tough job. Bosh said with a bitter face.

"It's not realistic to guard against him, if you can limit it to less than 30 points, you will be considered meritorious!" Billups patted Bosh on the shoulder and encouraged him.

"This ...... 30 points should still be no problem! Bosh seems to have some confidence.

As it turned out, Bosh boasted too early. After Maddy assisted Billups for his first shot, Nowitzki hit his first step-back jumper.

"It's too high!" Bosh complained secretly: "This guy is 213cm tall, has long arms, and has a very high shooting point. In this way, he actually has the technique of leaning back, how can this be prevented! ”

Maddy's strong layup also caused Harris to foul, but unfortunately missed the free throw, 4:2.

Nowitzki held the ball high and suddenly distributed it to Josh on the weak side. Howard, who catches the ball and shoots, hit a 2-point shot.

Daniels couldn't shoot well, and the defense still had two brushes, and he suddenly started to steal Yao Ming. But Harris was unsteady on the ball and hit it out of bounds.

Maddie was another simple breakaway, Bosh hit a jumper from the free throw line, and he returned the favor with a shot!

Nowitzki grinned with a "silver horn king" grin, and Bosh looked cold. The king smiled and did not show weakness, receiving a pass from Harris and hitting a jumper, 6:6. At the beginning of the game, the two sides were inseparable, the Rockets were completely Maddie alone to carry the offense, and the Mavericks were also Novitzki's sole leader.

Yao Ming wanted to step up and share the pressure for Maddie, but unfortunately he missed both shots. It should be said that Eric. Although Dampier is mediocre in attack, he is still very good on the defensive end, which is no wonder he made bold statements some time ago. On the Mavericks' side, Harris and Daniels each hit three-pointers, and the difference of 6:12 instantly widened.

"It's really bad luck, this Daniels didn't shoot well, and he actually scored." Maddie was a little depressed. But Lady Luck immediately favored him, and he pulled up and hit a three-point shot.

At the end of the first quarter, the two sides were unable to open up the difference under the excellent play of the two main generals, and the score was tied at 25.

"Chris, Nowitzki only scored 10 points in a single quarter, and if it goes on like this, it will be enough to prevent it from being within 30 points." Billups teased Bosh.

"Oh, Brother Chauncey, don't be funny. This German shoots too high, let alone me, even Garnett can't prevent it, right? Bosh looked sad.

"Good thing we have superstars too." Billups smiled and looked at Maddy, who had already scored 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting.

"Chaunse, give me a few more later." The humble and low-key Da Yao couldn't bear it anymore, "Just like the coach said, I also have to prove myself in front of the second center." ”

"No problem!" Chauncy laughed.

"I'll pass you the ball too!" Maddie wanted to say this, but he was shy by nature and didn't say it. Yao, why don't you ask Chauncy and not me? I'm the boss of this team.

And Yao Ming, who has thick lines, can't think of the entanglement in Maddie's heart at all.

Billups is a man of his word, as soon as he came on the court, he first defended Terry's shot, and after dribbling past half court, he suddenly started to accelerate and went straight to the basket to pass to Yao Ming. Mavericks backup center Calvin. Booth committed a decisive foul, and Yao Ming missed 2 free throws.

"Don't be discouraged, I'll keep passing you the ball!" Billups immediately reassured.

But then the Rockets didn't get much of a chance, and two attacks were in vain. Tang Shuai had no choice but to replace Maddie, who had not been resting for a long time. Maddie came up with a dry pull 2-point miss, but Yao Ming grabbed the rebound in the front court and made a basket, which also caused Booth's foul, 2+1 scored!

"You still have to work hard to get the opportunity!" Yao Ming secretly cheered himself up.

Terry Rapid also scored 2 points, 28:29.

Booth was fouled again, and in just 3 minutes, he had already committed 3 fouls. Dampier had no choice but to play.

Billups missed a jumper and turned to Starkerhouse to hit a 2-point jumper. Yao Mingqiao hit Dampier and got rid of an easy one-handed toss to hit.

"Dampier has nothing to do with Yao, who is holding up and fighting!" Director Zhang Weiping commented, "The second center in this league is a bit unworthy of the name. ”

Nowitzki, who had been low-key for a long time, began to take over the game, and he made six consecutive fouls and made six free throws to slightly open up the deficit at 30:37.

But Maddie immediately returned to the color, wonderful pass on the inside line. The ball was cleverly passed, Yao Ming was already under the basket, and he jumped up and dunked to score.

After Nowitzki misses a shot, Maddie sends another cannonball for his teammates, and Turkoglu hits a three-pointer!

Dampier got the ball strong and was slapped away by Yao Ming's big hat. Billups got the ball fast and missed the layup under the interference of the Mavericks players, but Maddy suddenly jumped out to pick up the rebound and passed back to Yao Ming, who vigorously slammed the basket! At 37:37, the two sides returned to the same starting line again!

Yao Ming scored 9 points on 4-of-6 shooting in the quarter, while Dampier had a pitiful 0 points and 0 rebounds. The battle for the league's second center seems to be out of suspense.

However, the Mavericks are not counting on Dampier to win, Nowitzki has already cut 22+9 in the first half to help the team gain the upper hand at 52:57, and it seems that Bosh's goal of preventing him to less than 30 points is unattainable. Of course, the Rockets also have superstars, and Maddie's 25+4+5 is not inferior.

In the second half, it's up to these two supergiants to fight! (To be continued.) )