Although he didn't get a chance to play for the whole game, Link was very excited all night today.

After all, this is the Toyota Center, this is the NBA, and this is a place he used to only be able to watch on television.

Beside him sat Chase. Badinger, and then "Little Cannon" Kyle. Lowry, Jordan. Hill, Contney. Lee and other once-well-known rocket stars.

Behind him, there are nearly 20,000 fanatical fans. In the Development League, the number of fans of about 2,000 has already shocked Link. And at the Toyota Center, there are ten times as many people watching the game as in the Development League! Similarly, the cheers were ten times greater than during the development league game.

On top of that, the fierce confrontation on the pitch, the referee's quick whistle and the yelling of the players and the manager all gave Link adrenaline pumping as he sat on the sidelines.

A position like the bench can't be bought with money, and Link, as a fan, is weird in such an atmosphere.

Therefore, even in the last garbage time, Link still watched it with relish. Argentinian Scola was perfect today, dominating the box in place of Yao Ming.

Watching Scola sweat on the pitch and win, Link also wanted to experience that feeling and contribute to the team's victory.

But it is clear that this is not realistic. Yesterday he was involved in a full day of business and today he was training separately from the team. In such a situation, the manager will certainly not send himself on the pitch.

But Link is not discouraged, and he has two more games to play. As long as he can perform well in one of them, he may be able to sign a second 10-day contract?

While Link was thinking about it, the Pistons called a halt to the game. With 1:48 left before the end of the game, the Pistons were trailing by nearly 20 points.

Judging by the Pistons' performance before today, they are unlikely to tie the score. Therefore, the purpose of this timeout should be to replace the main players and declare the game completely into garbage time.

Link stood up and high-fived the players who came off the court, and while he and the Rockets players weren't familiar with each other, basic politeness was still necessary.

After a high-five, Link sat back on the bench. He found that many cameras were pointed at him. As a yellow-skinned player, he is never afraid of not having a camera. It's a pity that today he can't perform for the Chinese fans who love him.

"Link! Come here! ”

At this time, in the noisy scene, Link heard a shout.

His heart raced suddenly, and he turned to look at Adelman. At first, Link thought he had misheard. Because today, he thought more than once that Adelman was calling himself, but it turned out to be just his own fantasy.

But when Link saw Adelman waving at him, he couldn't help but shudder.

This time, he's really calling himself!

Everyone in the Rockets looked at Link in amazement, at the new teammate with whom they had never practiced before. Link was also stunned for a moment, but quickly tore off his disposable training clothes and ran in front of Adelman.

Didn't he come to the NBA to play!?

"Link has taken off his training shirt and Coach Adelman is going to put him on in the last two minutes and let's see what kind of performance Link can bring to us!"

At the same time, the CCTV commentator yelled excitedly. This is the second time that the Rockets have had a Chinese player play after Yao Ming's fall.

Although it was only garbage time, although it was only less than two minutes in the end, at this time, all the fans in China who had time to watch the game were focused on Link.

The huge Chinese market was completely mobilized by rockets at this time.

Adelman looked at Link and didn't lay out any tactics. He only said one sentence, but it made Link full of fighting spirits.

"Remember, don't lose that enthusiasm."

After Adelman finished speaking, before Link could react, he pushed him into the court.

At that moment, the Toyota Center let out overwhelming cheers, and countless Chinese fans stood up from their seats, they were extremely proud at this time.

"Who is this guy? In the last game, I remember that the Rockets didn't have this number one yet. And on the live commentary podium, the commentator of the game, Chris. Webb is not as enthusiastic as the Chinese fans and CCTV commentators.

"Tom. Link, nicknamed Link. Two days ago, he was playing for the Oklahoma Blues. The day before yesterday, he just signed a 10-day contract with the Rockets. He has played well in the last two games in the Development League, respectively. Babbitt had a triple-double on his head and a double-double on Stephenson's head. It is precisely because of these two games that he has attracted the attention of the NBA. ”

Next to Webb, Kevin. Harlan read it along. He didn't expect much from Link, and fools know what the Rockets were trying to do when they signed Link.

In the current moment of the Rockets' recession, there is no one who can win the attention of a Chinese player for them.

As for the performance of this Chinese American? Who cares?

Link stepped onto the pitch under the contemptuous gazes of Webber and Harlan, and his heart beat faster when he saw the big "R" logo in the center of the pitch.

The Toyota Center is so special to every Chinese fan, and he is now stepping on the floor of the Toyota Center nine years ago.

At this point, both sides switched to a full bench lineup. The Rockets, on their side, sent Jermaine. Taylor, Contney. Lee, Link, Patrick. Patterson and Jordan. Hill, is a veritable garbage time lineup.

On the Pistons' side, they were replaced by Will. Bynum, Ben. Gordon, Austin. Dayer and Monroe. It's worth mentioning that the Pistons still have Maddy on the court, after all, the Pistons are riddled with injuries, and Hamilton and Prince are both old, so it is not appropriate to play for too long. As a result, Maddie, who came on as a substitute, had to finish the garbage time.

At this point, garbage time becomes interesting in an instant. Because people have found out that Link will be in opposition to Maddie!

After the opening of the game, the Rockets took the lead in attacking. In fact, Link would have liked to partner Lowry, but now that Lowry has become the Rockets' main point guard, he can only put up with Jermaine. Taylor's slow propulsion.

Link didn't know any of the Rockets' tactical set-ups, so he had to rely on his instinct to read the game to get in position. He pulled to the bottom right corner to make as much space as possible for his teammates.

Taylor was really unkind, seeing his teammates pull the space away, he actually raised his hand to Jordan. Hill asked for a cover. As a marginal man who could be cut at any time, Taylor naturally hopes to deepen his impression in Adelman's mind through one or two highlight moments.

So, after Hill's cover was in place, Taylor broke through with the ball.

Don't think that when the game hits garbage time, everyone won't work hard. Although the outcome of the game has been decided, everyone is a substitute player, and for the sake of playing time, they must want to play well.

So, the Pistons backup point guard Will . Bynum's defense was very tight.

Will. Bynum is only 1.83 meters tall, and it is undoubtedly very difficult for him to survive in the NBA with his height. After all, there aren't many geniuses like Paul in this world.

The height is not enough, and I work hard to make it up. Bynum defended fiercely, greatly delaying Taylor's breakthrough.

So by the time Taylor got inside and was ready to force a layup with his height advantage, Pistons backup center Dayer had already rushed over.

Deye is not a big star, the pinnacle of his career was winning a championship with the Spurs in the 13-14 season.

Although this guy has mediocre ability, he is active defensively, especially with an unusual dedication to steals and blocks.

So this California inside line arrived from the side and jumped high at the same time as Taylor took off, like playing volleyball, and threw Jermaine Inn. Taylor's raised basketball fanned out!

"Oh! It's miserable, Jermaine. Who does Taylor think he is? Russell. Westbrook? Hahaha. ”

Seeing Taylor's self-inflicted humiliation, Webb and Harlan on the commentary stage burst into laughter.

The basketball was fanned out and headed straight for the bottom right corner. Seeing that he was about to go out of bounds, he was held by a pair of big hands.

It was Link, the Houston No. 5 who played for the first time, who received the basketball!

"Link grabbed the rebound, and it was his first valid stat in the NBA. But I'm sure Tracy won't let him score easily. ”

As soon as Webb finished speaking, Link didn't jump him, and threw the basketball to the basket in a leisurely manner.

Everyone, including Adelman, was stunned! What is this guy doing? Even if it's garbage time, you can't shoot so casually! Forget it against the defense, you can't jump!

Just as everyone was about to laugh or scold, a black shadow suddenly jumped out and grabbed the basketball that flew into the air.

Then, the "Black Shadow" exerted all his strength, his muscles bulged, and smashed the ball into the basket fiercely!

"Bang!"

The basket was bent down under tremendous pressure, and people looked at it. Hill was hanging from the basket. He roared when he hit the ground, and nothing thrilled Hill more than an empty dunk.

"An air relay, it's an air relay! How did he see Hill? As far as I know, this guy hasn't even practiced with Team Rocket yet. But...... No, it can't be! ”

Webb covered his head with both hands, and such a secret air connection should have appeared on two players who were very tacit. But the truth is, this is the first time Link and Hill have played together!

There are only two possible explanations for the ball, either Link and Hill Blind Cat touching the Dead Mouse. Or, that No. 5 can read the game as well as a point guard!

Adelman smiled, he likes players who play with their brains. Maddie, on the other hand, looked at Link in dismay, how could his leisurely strolling posture be so familiar?

As for Link, what he thinks now is that he will definitely be able to play the best five today.