Now there are about 5 minutes left before the end of the game, and at this time, in order to avoid being swept by the team, for his position as head coach, McHale chose a trick that he thinks is more negative. That is the "Chop Tang Tactic". He had studied Tang Qian's playoff free throws, and the difference was ten. If the latter's regular season free throws are still in the early 60s, which is not satisfactory, then the playoffs free throws on the 29th cannot be watched. Often a series is only about 2~3 percent. At its worst, it was as low as just over 1 percent. Therefore, from this point of view, cutting Tang is the last means he can use.

I didn't use it before, isn't it because there is also a character in the team who can be cut by the opponent?

If Howard's free throws had been on time, he would have waved his hand and slashed Tang Qian angrily.

Don't blame me, I don't want to be swept in the game, who made your playoff free throws worse than Howard? Who do you cut if you don't cut? It's a big deal to stay on the field and cut it!

McHale switched to a bench water cooler, and his purpose was pathetic, which was to foul him.

Nothing else.

And if this person Tang Qian had a few more years of memory, he would know that although he is very miserable now and his playing time is extremely low, he has great potential for the future. He is Clint, who has averaged only 7.3 minutes per game this season and averaged 2+3 per game. Capella. Capella? He was a rookie drafted by the Rockets this year and is a big man at 208CM. However, he did not get the current Rockets coach Kevin. McHale's attention. However, in the future, he will have a well-known nickname, "Capella, the king of cakes". When it comes to this title, almost everyone in China knows it.

But that's the future, not the present, and Harden can't be developed until he transitions from pure shooting guard to playmaking. So now, he's an "unlucky cannon fodder" used to serve as the number of human fouls. Capela actually has a grudge in his heart, but now, what can he do? It can only be that people have to bow their heads under the eaves.

As soon as Tang Qian came up, he was fouled by the opponent without the ball, went to the free throw line, and hit 0 of 2 free throws, which was also rare for him tonight.

Unlucky, Tang Qian scolded secretly, because he no longer has the influence of the "playoff demons", so the game state and free throw state will no longer be affected by the previous situation of random landslides in every game. In doing so, his free throws have actually returned to the best form he can do right now. That's 61.3 percent. It doesn't look good, but if you cut him, you're killing yourself. Because of the famous Tim. Duncan also had one season in his career below that number, and several seasons that were close to that number. Have you seen anyone cut him? It's as good as James, who has only made more than 60% of free throws in two seasons in his career. Who is going to cut him? Only if it is less than 6 percent can it be cut in value, and if it is less than 5 percent, it can be used wildly.

Who cut Howard in his first few years? Nearly 6 percent of the hit rate, frequent slashing, that is their own death.

But by the 11-12 season, his free-throw percentage had suddenly dropped by 10 percentage points. He began to appear frequently among the subjects who were being cut. Tang Qian used to often miss out on the average free throw shooting rate of only about 3 percent because of "demons". No matter how bad the luck is, it is not difficult to get a penalty of more than 1 percent. Because the free throw shooting rate of 3 percent is only an ability value and probability value, it does not mean that you will definitely be able to make this free throw shooting percentage.

The free throw shooting rate of 3 percent can indeed be slashed madly, after all, luck hit the unlucky moment of No. 29, and the free throw shooting rate of 1~2 percent can allow the team to chase points quickly when necessary. That was also D'Antoni's biggest headache.

This problem was first discovered by the Spurs' Popovich, who found that Tang Qian's playoff ability would fluctuate greatly compared to the regular season. Especially on the free throw side, it was the most obvious, so he made a "tactical cut" move. This later became a big "magic weapon" for many teams to play against the Lakers in the playoffs.

There were also people who wanted to cut it in the regular season, but in the end they found that it was miserable. Because the Lakers' No. 29 regular season free throws far exceeded the playoffs, and it was very stable, not prone to a large cliff slide.

Some expert reporters have also analyzed this data, claiming that this is caused by Tang Qian's psychological effect, and his psychological tolerance in the playoffs is far less than that of the regular season, so there will be such a big watershed. It's similar to Howard's practice that he often shoots more than 80% from the free-throw line (which is true), but when he gets on the court, he just can't do anything. This is also the influence of psychological factors.

If it's not his strength, he really can't be punished at a better level.

So at this time in the playoffs, McHale was going to make a "dark move", and the Lakers' No. 29 really hit 2 free throws and 0 at the beginning. This also strengthened his determination to "cut Tang" tonight. The Rockets attacked, and Harden finally scored one of the few three-pointers of the night, as if everything was going the way McHale had envisioned.

The Lakers serve the baseline and then ...... Tang Qian was fouled by Capela without the ball again and sent to Houston's free throw line.

This made D'Antoni furious, and he glared at McHale on the other end, but the latter didn't care.

Okay, you guy, play yin for me, right? Don't forget, there's also a free-throw mess on your team. Howard. It's a big deal I'll play with you and see who can play whom!

Tang Qian hit 1 of 2 free throws this time, and still helped the Lakers get 1 point.

The Rockets attacked, Harden hit another 3-pointer and missed, and the Lakers got the high rebound, but continued to blow the whistle.

The baseline referee also applauded the Rockets in his heart: Okay, that's it, let him lose face at the free throw line. Preferably because of his dog. free throws, it's good that the situation is reversed. Then a group of people will definitely scold him to death after the game.

Sure enough, Tang Qian continued to go to the free throw line.

This annoyed D'Antoni, who also directly replaced him with a Hinrich and asked him to go up and play the exact same role as Capela opposite. Hinrich is now completely old and the injuries are extremely corrosive, so he has no complaints.

This scene made "Magic" Johnson also say on Twitter: Ugly tactics! Can't you play well with basketball? But it's a "butt decides the head" tweet, so not too many people take it seriously. "Magic" Johnson was originally a hardcore of the Lakers, and now he is in a high position, so this tweet is just a "one-sided dissatisfaction with the Lakers".

Brush brush~ But Tang Qian hit 2 free throws 2 this time, which also made D'Antoni shout good luck, after all, he clearly knew how sparse and unreliable Tang Qian's playoff free throws were. In the past few years, the Lakers playoffs have been because of this problem, which makes him inexplicably "liver tremor" every time he sees the Lakers standing on the free throw line on the 29th.

McHale also secretly scolded Don for his luck, but when he wanted the Rockets to continue to play three-point attacks, the opposite side also began to blow the whistle. This time, the target is not Tang Qian, but the No. 12 of the Rockets, Dwight. Howard.

Damn D'Antoni, he actually fucked me so quickly, huh, but don't forget, Dwight's free throw playoff is still better than your Oriental Iron. Or do you think I'm stupid? Don't replace him? Howard made 1 of 2 free throws from the free throw line, the Lakers attacked, beeped, whistle blew, and Tang Qian continued to make free throws.

This made the broadcast media on the American side can't help it, complaining that this kind of game has simply turned into an ugly free throw shootout, which looks both funny and ridiculous. That's true, but it's also a matter of the rules, isn't it? Tang Qian made 1 of 2 free throws from the free throw line. Turn Howard to continue the free throw. It seems that before the game entered the last 2 minutes, the two sides were determined to play like this and be so vindictive. Howard made 1 of 2 free throws. Tang Qian continued.

Tang Qian hit 2 free throws and 2 hits, which made D'Antoni can't help but clench his fists, and at the same time, he also picked the bench on the other end like a demonstrative. This action was aimed at the head coach of the Rockets, McHale. McHale waited patiently to see Howard hit the free-throw line.

As a result, Howard made 0 of 2 free throws and didn't give him a face.

Tang Qian went to the free throw line again, brushed it, and under D'Antoni's prayers, it was actually 2 free throws and 2 hits, which made the latter's face happy, and he began to laugh at McHale, meaning you see it, you deserve it, you are deflated, are you still playing? McHale's face suddenly fell, but he did not admit defeat, he believed very much in the data analysis in his hand, and it was impossible to make mistakes.

It's just that No. 29 dog of the Lakers. luck only. He'll be dead in a minute. Don't be provoked by the opposing manager. D'Antoni must have been more nervous than I was, and it was impossible for him not to know the normal level of free throws in the playoffs at the 29th.

However, tonight, Tang Qian is obviously not the "normal level" that McHale and D'Antoni thought it would be, and he made 1 of 2 free throws, but there was still no 2 free throws and 0 of the most demoralizing. Howard went up again, hitting 1 of 2 free throws, which was also a tie. You sing and I will appear, and it will be Tang Qian's turn to continue. The on-site interference on the Rockets' side increased, and all kinds of fan trash talk, interference sticks and other things began to bounce behind the basket, but Tang Qian didn't pay attention to it, and still made the first shot steadily.

Can this goal still be scored? McHale was also a little nervous, staring at the basket, and as a result, the sound of the brush made him stunned.

That's not all, Tang Qian immediately scored the second one, and hit 2 free throws again.

It seems that his hand tonight is not bad.

. N.D~6 free throws are different in the playoffs, and the kind of free throws that are more than 3 percent in the past will be by themselves. Now, Feng Shui takes turns and really comes to my house. Hahaha, free throw shootout, or with Howard. Alas, Warcraft, Warcraft, why are you so unlucky and miserable? Kevin of your family. McHale is pit you, you know?

Big pit for you.

Howard felt a lot of pressure, because now Tang Qian is obviously feeling good or lucky, he must also serve well, otherwise, he will let McHale lift a stone and shoot himself in the foot. By the time he made the free throws, the Toyota Center was almost silent. No one bothered their home players with free throws. But the more quiet he was, the more pressure he felt on his free throws, and the more the muscles in his body didn't listen to his control and calls.

梆~梆~

2 missed free throws, which made the Rockets' home court sound a "oh~on~" sound.

Howard's mentality began to deform, Tang Qian saw this, smiled, and said with a little raised eyebrows: "You know, I can kill you with free throws in the playoffs, this really makes me feel so good." "This is not a trash talk made up by Tang Qian to deliberately hit people. It's what he really feels right now. Free throws are decided in the playoffs, and this kind of thing did he dare to think about a few years ago? At that time, he was most afraid of being cut and forced to the free throw line in the playoffs.

It's good now, everything is different, he actually has a chance to end the battle with a free throw, which feels sour.

It's cooler than scoring 30~40 points and 30~40 rebounds in the playoffs.

It's really a big growth and a big step forward.

At this time, "Magic" Johnson posted again, and he began to change his previous tone: If it is a free throw match with the Rockets, ~ the picture is a smiling expression.

Tang Qian hit 1 of 2 free throws, Howard went up again, this time it was about to enter the last 2 minutes, at this time no ball foul, it will no longer be allowed, forced rectification, and the cost is very high. Howard went up again, and when he saw the front row home fans and even some people closing their eyes in fear, he felt even more nervous in his heart, and then the first penalty, Bang~, the second penalty...... Maybe it was too much pressure and threw an air balloon straight out.

This made Tang Qian laugh and walked to the free throw line of the Rockets: "Let me represent the free throws tonight and eliminate you." ”

"Houston, your 14-15 season is over."

Brush ~ brush ~ 2 free throws 2 hits, which completely made this game lose suspense, and McHale also looked at the court a little distracted, not knowing what he was thinking in his heart now. This scene was also filmed by a caring reporter, and Mike of the Lakers on the other end. D'Antoni's face was elated, showing two completely different looks.

No one thought that this ball would end like this, and it would be in such a dramatic way.

It is estimated that this game will be talked about and talked about for a long time.

If this is domestic, it will definitely be a big "commentary", watching the Zijin Tang Hidden Free Throw Battle to destroy the rocket beast.

Tang was swapped before the game, because the big picture has been decided, and the Rockets can't catch up again, unless it's a "Maddie moment" that is about the same. Before Tang Qian got off the court, he didn't forget to say to the bottom line referee behind him: "Okay, now whatever you do, blow the whistle, send me off, I don't care, hahahaha~" Tang Qian is obviously in a good mood, but this bottom line referee is in a very bad mood. He really wanted "zero tolerance", but it couldn't be.

The regular season is okay, the playoffs, absolutely not, and the whistle and zero tolerance to expel the main star, that is not allowed above.

Besides, now that the 29th is not wrong, the overall situation has been decided, what's the point of blowing it again?

~Sooner or later, I'm going to get it back~Damn the Eastern Center~Damn Oriental Kid~

Drop~ As the final bell rang, the Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets by 6 points 111-105 and 4-0, swept the opponent and advanced to the next round.

PS: Tomorrow will break out~