Houston's recent situation is actually quite miserable.

The Pacers only injured one Ao, while Houston's long injury list can already make up another set of starters.

But then again, it's useless to give Houston enough bench players.

Because one of the big hobbies of the red team coach Fan Bald is to be the main force!

Don't look at the preseason Pacers vs. Red team battle, he deliberately only let Yao Ming play for 20 minutes.

But as soon as it enters the regular season, the true face of this thing is completely exposed.

It's only the regular season, and he's already starting to make a regular eight-man rotation frantically.

Well, Thibodeau happened to be working as a defensive coach under Van Bald at this time.

It seems that the seed of this dead main force has long been planted in Thibodeau's heart.

It's simply that Yao Mai's body has basically nothing wrong this season, which gave Van Gundy the confidence to die crazy.

Encountering this kind of coach, Wayne felt heartache for Chairman Yao.

While gaining weight, you have to run at a high load, which is indeed quite miserable.

At noon the day before the game, Wayne and his teammates arrived at Houston International Airport.

As soon as I got off the plane, a bunch of Chinese fans came to greet me.

Houston during this period can indeed be regarded as the home stadium of Chinese players in the United States.

The atmosphere was pretty good.

If it weren't for that fucking thing years later......

Forget it, now is not the time to think about that.

"Yo, you're pretty popular here." Gontai, who was wearing sunglasses, got off the plane and waved to the fans, posing as a star.

Now after all, he is the star of the house, no matter what else, this style must keep up.

"You're really confident." Wayne glanced at Ty, if you want to say how capable this guy is, he was also in the top ten of the MVP list last season.

But...... It just feels unreliable, unreliable!

In the original history, if Xiao Ao was suspended for one season and replaced by Atai to lead the team, it was a question of whether the Pacers would be able to reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.

"Heck, isn't it the Houston Red Team, currently 18-17, and can only finish ninth in the West. What are you afraid of, winning is not a quick catch? ”

Gangtai waved his hand, looking indifferent.

Truth be told, it is true that only Chinese fans and media regard the red team as a championship contender.

Most American fans see the red team the same way as Atay: "They're just like that, a playoff team, but it's just a playoff team." ”

"You're the top scorer last season."

"The scoring champion is the best defensive player, just right! Little Tracy, I'm familiar, the shooting percentage is not very good, I like to play this kind of player the most. ”

Well, Maddie, who just staged a miracle of 35 seconds and 13 minutes half a month ago, is like a rookie in Atai's mouth.

In Atai's honey confidence, the Pacers all got on board.

On both sides of the road where the bus was traveling, many Chinese fans held up their plates to welcome Wayne's arrival.

I don't know, I thought the Pacers' home stadium was in Houston.

In the eyes of most Chinese fans and Chinese fans, this game is an exhibition match, a friendly match.

In the Chinese derby, no matter who wins in the end, as long as Yao Ming and Wayne play well, it is a win-win.

So, they can welcome their opponents with a smile.

In Stern's view, this is a big show that will appeal to the Chinese market.

Does it matter if you win or lose? Ratings are the most important thing.

So, this game is a little less-for-tat.

But Wayne didn't see the game that way.

Although he respects Yao Ming a lot, that doesn't mean Wayne doesn't care about winning.

On the contrary, he was desperate for victory.

In the first game of Xiao Ao's injury, all Western fans sat and waited for Wayne to overturn, and Xiao Si's big onmyoji was even more disgusting directly on the TV.

Wayne really didn't want them to succeed.

So even in the face of Yao Ming, Wayne will never lower his requirements for himself.

As far as the NBA is concerned, he and Yao Ming are rivals.

The opponent must be knocked out.

In the evening, Yao Ming invited Wayne to his home in Houston for a seat.

Visiting his opponent's house before the game, to be honest, Wayne is still quite unaccustomed to it.

But Yao Ming quickly used his affinity to put Wayne at ease.

"So you're going to be the starter in the next game?" Sitting on the sofa, Yao Ming and Wayne chatted in Chinese, very cordial.

"Hmm...... I...... Can I not tell you? Wayne almost said that he leaked his mouth, this Chairman Yao is not simple!

Actually take my words!

Damn, I almost leaked the starting list for the next game.

Tut-tut, I didn't expect you to be such Yao Ming!

The NBA is full of routines!

"Hahaha, then who else can play besides you, you can play the starting position alone."

"I didn't say that, what if I keep playing the sixth man." Although it was easy for Yao Ming to guess, Wayne still had to try to pretend that "you guessed wrong".

"Okay, okay, let's not talk about the game. Did you see Stoudemire's show last night? Yao Ming changed the subject and didn't tease Wayne again.

"Looked."

"That's what it is, how to put it, most American players are like that. Speak more directly, then more roughly. You have to get used to it, and then you have to accept it.

In the past, when I first started, there were many people who talked about me. Don't let this affect your state and mood, play well and everyone will shut up. ”

It can be seen that Yao Ming is a little worried that Wayne will be affected by the other party's cynicism, and is trying to help Wayne with psychological counseling.

But Wayne's response surprised Yao Ming: "It's okay, I'm just rougher than them." How so? It's a group of guys who bully the soft and are afraid of the hard. You give him some sunshine and he can go to heaven.

This kind of person, just take a beating, and I won't be affected by them. ”

"This ......" Yao Ming shook his head, indeed, Wayne's personality is like this.

And he said it was beaten...... It's really hit!

Otherwise, there would be no Auburn Hills.

Yao Ming still remembers how shocked he was when he first saw a photo of Wayne riding a big book in the newspaper.

Let's just say that he broke a glass that morning.

Yao Ming is in the NBA, most of the time he is the image of a gentleman. To put it bluntly, it is still more introverted and humble.

Even the occasional roar and shout gives people a feeling of suffocation.

Wayne and Yao Ming are just the opposite, he prefers to release his emotions, anger is anger, and happiness is happiness.

This can't help but make Yao Ming wonder what it would be like if they worked together on the national team.

After chatting for a while, Wayne said that it was not too early and that it was time to go back and rest.

Yao Ming also stood up and escorted Wayne to the door.

"So, let's play well tomorrow."

"Don't worry, Brother Yao, I will play better than I did in the preseason. So...... I won't wish you to play well, if you play too well, I will lose. ”

"Hahahaha, I now know why Stoudemire hates you."

This little mouth, like smeared with honey, can it not be "liked"?

The next day, at the Toyota Center, the two Chinese giants reunited.

It's just that compared with the preseason, this real game has attracted more attention and the scene is more popular.

Before the start of the competition, the Toyota Center arranged a series of opening performances with Chinese characteristics.

Chinese acrobatics, dragon and lion dances, all performed again.

There is exactly half a month left before the New Year, and this set of performances can be regarded as giving Toyota Center a bit of a lively atmosphere for the New Year.

Yao Ming is not surprised by this, since he came, the Toyota Center has often done this kind of performance.

And everyone on the Pacers' side was stunned as if they were entering the city for the first time.

"How did you not fall off with so many bowls on top of this head, Eastern witchcraft!?"

"I've seen this in kung fu movies, Wei, then again, do you know Chinese kung fu, fighting so fiercely."

"Ahem, we're here to fight. One by one, when we come here to play? Be serious, be serious, show your attitude, do you understand the attitude? At this time, Pacers captain Artai spoke.

He has a serious face, full of enthusiasm, not confused by the wonderful performance in front of him, and looks like a good captain.

Well, albeit as a temporary captain.

But Wayne knew the thing too well.

Do you think he's focused on the game? No, no, no, he wasn't attracted simply because he preferred cheerleading performances......

An opening show without a ball is soulless. - Logician Atai.

After this lively performance, the starters of both sides finally appeared.

Today, the live DJ also specially prepared the first introduction ceremony of the red team, and Yao Ming was the last player to appear as the finale, and was worshiped and cheered by the audience.

Chinese fans watched this opening show, and it was absolutely cool.

"The game is about to start, it's going to begin! Today we saw that the Pacers really took Xiao Wei up and played the starting No. 4 position! Today, we can enjoy this Chinese derby! In the CCTV studio, Director Zhang stared at the screen with a smile.

The whole atmosphere of the game was created with joy.

But the scene camera gave Wayne, and Wayne's expression was very fierce.

He never forgot that it was a bayonet game.

On the Pacers' side, the starters are Johnson, Miller, captain Ty, Wayne and Foster, and Payton and Warriors pair the second lineup.

On the red team's side, the starters are "Mickey Mouse" Wesley, Bob Who, who has just been transferred. Sula, Tracy, Juwan. Howard and Yao Ming.

Look at these two defenders, they really can't complain.

Sura and Wesley, both attacking defenders. Yao Ming wants to be exhausted, I won't give it, eh, I won't give it!

At the beginning of the game, Yao Ming fought for the basketball for the red team.

As soon as he came up, Captain Atai showed his energy and stuck to Maddie's side.

If Xiao Ao is not there, will the Pacers' defense be breached, you have to ask me!

Seeing Yao Ming leaning on Foster, Sula did not hesitate...... Passed the ball to Maddie, who was more defended.

"Oh, he just won't give it to Yao Ming!" Director Zhang was really anxious.

Maddie holds the ball, faces Atai's forced defense, and suddenly breaks to the left.

As soon as Atay followed, Maddie made a jump shot.

As soon as the scissor leg came out, with a click, Atay's defense was cut.

"Good shot, Maddie hit a jumper as soon as she came up! It seems that Maddie's state is really good today, and Artest didn't prevent the first goal. ”

Director Zhang smiled, leaving only the Pacer captain messy in the wind.

"Damn it, my mine!" Atai raised his hand and apologized to his teammates.

This little Tracey, well, is a little better than expected.

But that's okay, I'll get it done!

"Wei, block one block one!" So, the Pacers' first offense, Atay shouldered the burden of scoring.

Anyway, I have a small 20 points this season, and I really have to go all the way with Pierce, who is sixth in the All-Star vote?

What the? Pierce averaged more points per game than me? Then he's not as strong as me!

Wayne came up to cover, and Atai was ready to make a beast dunk when he killed the penalty area.

What if there is no Oku? I'm enough!

And then......

"Ouch!" Atai screamed and fell to the ground.

Yao Ming ruthlessly sent a meal of "Yao hot pot", and instigated Tai: Pawn again.

Sura receives the basketball that has been blown out of the air, and then the backcourt captain teleports it to Maddie.

At this time, Maddie's athleticism is still quite terrifying.

After Roc spreads his wings for a long glide, Maddie smashes the ball into the frame with his long arm.

A very aesthetic buckle, I don't know how many boys have become young.

"Hey, this ball is dunked, it's so ~ beautiful! Yao Ming's hot pot is so good. Artest, a player, is just too impulsive. That ball just now should be handled by Wayne. ”

Altai scrambled up from the ground and glanced at Wayne.

"Don't worry, steady!" He shouted and continued to prepare for the attack.

Wayne shook his head, Ma Dan should have said this sentence to you, right?

In the second attack, Atai broke through the ball and was about to find Wayne, but was cut off early by Maddie's long arm.

The red team is another wave of counterattacks, and although Yao Ming is there, they never waste the opportunity to fight back.

Atai rushed at Maddie like a tiger pounced, threatening to stop the attack.

But this time, Maddie didn't get stronger. When he burst near the free throw line, he used a behind-the-back pass to send the ball to David, who was ambushed in the bottom right corner. Wesley's hands.

This ball is indeed handsome, and Maddie in this period is so elegant no matter what he does.

Since it was a counter-attack, Wesley didn't have a single defender around him for the time being.

Wesley is shooting 38 percent from three-point range for the red team this season, which is still very good.

He firmly grasped this vacant opportunity in his hands, and the basketball hollowed into the net.

"7-0, it's a perfect start! It feels like O'Neal Jr. is not there, and the Pacers are playing a little panicked here. At this time, you should stabilize and play slowly. ”

After Director Zhang finished speaking, the camera was given to Atai.

Not long after he appeared, he was made a mistake and thanked Yan once.

True. Lead by example.

Xiao Ao, who was watching TV at home, shook his head silently, he regretted that he still had a trace of expectation for this guy before the game started......

"Be patient, what are you doing!" Carlisle also lost his temper on the sidelines, and today's Kim. Kelly isn't funny at all.

At this time, the game has just begun, and there is no time to waste a timeout.

As a result, Carlisle could only remind the players by yelling.

At this point, Wayne walked up and patted Tyney, "Take your time, it's just the beginning, Captain." ”

Hearing the title of "captain", Tan Tai suddenly had a sour nose.

After so many years, someone is finally willing to call him captain!

"Hmmm! Hit you later, and we'll fight back! Atai regained his confidence and said.

Hey, it's really hard for Wayne to compete and babysitter for Gangtai again.

The Pacers regrouped and organized their offense again.

This time, Wayne finally touched the ball.