The atmosphere of the big game had already permeated the entire stadium, and when the referee signaled for the starting five of both sides to stand in the designated area, all the fans let out eager cheers.

Dwight. Howard looked at Gobert playfully in front of him, and even had a slight smile on his face. Howard's self-confidence is not groundless, and although Howard had a mixed performance in the first round of the playoffs, he was generally good.

In front of a strong man like Jordan Jr., Howard played smoothly. He didn't believe that a Frenchman, who was as thin as a bamboo pole, could restrain himself.

Perhaps Howard, who was too busy in the first round, didn't have time to watch the Pelicans-Mavericks series, so it's not clear at all how good Gobert was doing.

Limit Dead Anthony. Davis, that's not something everybody can do.

As the referee's whistle blew, Howard leaped to his feet, trying to show off his bounce. However, Gobert was a full finger ahead of Howard and easily flicked the basketball away.

"Rudy's height, Dwight is completely out of reach!" Barkley screamed, and as soon as the game began, Howard was devastated.

Yiyang controlled the ball unhurriedly, although he only rested for a few more days, but this long-lost atmosphere of the big battle still made him extremely excited, he was like a shark that smelled blood, eager to tear everyone in front of him apart.

But excitement is excitement, and Yiyang is still very careful. One of the biggest changes for the Rockets this season is that they have paid more attention to the opponent's pick-and-roll defense, and they have successfully improved the pick-and-roll defense through strategic adjustments. The Rockets are fifth in the league in pick-and-roll ball-handling this season, second in the league in spot-up jumpers, and first in the league with the Dallas Mavericks.

To put it bluntly, it was McHale who racked his brains and finally solved the problem of Harden leaking people at every turn. But when Wade cut in through the off-ball screen, and Yiyang passed the ball to assist the former to make an easy layup, McHale was dumbfounded.

The Mavericks' offense often doesn't give you time to react at all! Yiyang's passing is always very timely, and before anyone else has even spotted an opportunity, he can already sketch out a perfect offensive line in his head.

Wade took the lead for the Mavericks, and it seems that "The Flash" is still in the superstar form of the first round.

Normally, such veterans will perform better in the playoffs. The regular season has a tighter schedule, with back-to-backs and back-to-back road trips that need to be flown around. In the playoffs, there is relatively plenty of rest between games, so that the physical fitness of veterans can also be fully replenished. Therefore, even if the playoff competition is more intense, the veteran will play better. That's why many veterans do nothing in the regular season, but when it comes to the playoffs, it's like playing chicken.

But the Rockets weren't discouraged by a goal scored by Wade. Harden himself possessed the ball through the half, and in this lineup of the Rockets, Harden is actually more of a point guard, while Terry is like a point guard.

Ariza saw the Rockets come up on offense and ran quickly to find a space to shoot a three-pointer. This season, the Rockets' offense has been quite extreme. They shoot frantically for threes, or break through the box to create fouls, but rarely shoot from mid-range. McHale is pursuing extreme efficiency!

But to Ariza's frustration, even with Josh's off-ball cover, he still couldn't get rid of Tony, who was biting him like a mad dog. Alan.

He didn't know why the Mavericks would have Tony today. Aaron started as if God was deliberately playing tricks on him.

Not only Ariza, but the people on the commentary stage didn't know why Carlisle suddenly put Iguodala on the bench. Their only guess was that maybe Iguodala was unwell today.

Seeing that Ariza couldn't run away, Harden raised his hand and called Howard to cover!

The Rockets' style of play is really not much different from last season, they use Harden as the core guard to constantly block and dismantle, use breakthrough points to create opportunities for the inside and outside, and there is really no way to give the ball to Harden to play alone. McHale's offensive tactics were so simple that Carlisle could tell with his eyes closed.

But it was precisely this simple method that allowed Team Rocket to get all the way here. Basketball tactics are not necessarily better if they are more complex.

Don't say it, Howard's pick-and-roll quality is really good. Wade was stunned and didn't squeeze away, seeing this situation, Yiyang had to make up for the beard.

Harden, however, skillfully distributed the ball to Terry, who fired from distance before Wade could catch up. Three-point shot, this is Terry's killer feature!

"Good shot! Jason. Terry, facing his former club Mavericks, Terry hit a three-pointer as soon as he came up. ”

After the goal, Terry flew close to the ground in the Center of American Airlines for the first time in a long time and made his trademark glide celebration. However, seeing this scene now, the Mavericks players couldn't laugh.

After a defense, the Rockets did a very good job. Yiyang broke through through with cover, Josh. Smith was quick to make up for it. I have to admit that it is much better to use Josh to play the starting number four than to use Lithuanian Motai Yunas. If this goal is replaced by Motai, he will not have time to make up for the defense.

Seeing this, Yiyang gave the ball to Dirk. However, before Dirk could make a move, he was re-entangled by Howard. The Rockets' defense was very quick, and their defense was much better than Yiyang expected.

Although the Mavericks swept the Rockets in the regular season this season, in fact, the Rockets, who have experienced major injuries this season, have a very different roster in each period. It can be said that in addition to Harden, the other four people in the Rockets' starting line seem to be different every time they meet the Mavericks.

The Rockets are special here, and if the Mavericks have maintained a high level from the beginning of the regular season until now, it is a straight line. The Rockets went from mediocre to top-notch, progressing as the season progressed, eventually drawing an upward diagonal line.

Nowitzki's shot was jammed by Howard and knocked out of the frame. Josh roughly carried Yiyang away and pocketed the rebound.

Counterattack after defense, this is the Rockets' third biggest scoring weapon. James. Harden held the ball and advanced quickly, and Howard ran all over the court to participate in the fast break. At this point, there seemed to be no position on the basketball court at all, everyone was running fast, and no one was dragging behind.

As players become more versatile, the blurring of the five positions seems to have become an inevitable trend in the sport of basketball.

Harden suddenly lifted the basketball halfway through the run, Gobert jumped high to stop it, he thought Howard was going to relay in the air!

As everyone knows, Howard didn't jump, and after Harden lifted the basketball, he turned his wrist and passed the ball to Josh, who cut in quickly from the middle. Smith in his hands.

Gobert was out of position due to a misjudgment, and Nowitzki couldn't keep up with Josh at all. So after receiving the basketball, Josh even saved the dribble, and flew directly into two steps and dunked!

The Rockets' offense was so fluid that Carlisle was a little surprised. "Don't you think that if you put James. If Harden is placed in the No. 1 position, will he play better? ”

After watching Harden's brilliant playmaking for two consecutive rounds, Carlisle seemed to see more potential for that bearded man.

Armstrong didn't answer the question because he couldn't. But it won't be long before a mustache named D'Antoni confirms Carlisle's suspicions.

5 to 2, the momentum of the Houston Rockets who are not afraid of the sky and the earth really played in the game. A team that can complete a counterattack in a desperate situation of 3-1 cannot be without weight.

"Steady, play slowly!" At this time, there was a shout from the stadium, it was Yiyang.

While controlling the ball, he raised his right hand and pressed down, signaling everyone to stabilize the situation and not panic. The opponent just played a wave of 5-0, nothing unusual.

Carlisle smiled with relief, because he was about to get up and tell the players to stabilize the situation, and Yiyang had already done it for him.

The Rockets can play pick-and-rolls, and the Mavericks are equally powerful at pick-and-rolls. The Rockets' change of defense just now is indeed very good, but not every time, they can just fill the gap.

This time, the person who blocked and demolished Yiyang became Dirk. There's Dirk outside the three-point line, and Josh. Naturally, Smith was nailed to death. If you dare to let this German shoot, the Germans will dare to shoot you to death.

Yiyang didn't go head-to-head with Howard after completing the breakthrough, but suddenly slowed down and slammed his ass to push Terry away, earning himself some shooting space. Subsequently, Yiyang threw a small shot, and the basketball grazed the rebound from the side and fell gracefully.

Never try to create an offensive climax on the Mavericks' head, because Yiyang will not allow such a thing to happen. Even if he is in a desperate situation, Yiyang can use his personal ability to solve the problem.

The rhythm of the first few rounds between the two sides seems to set the tone of the game. In the next few minutes, the Rockets and Mavericks exchanged offense and defense. If you want to score, everyone will score. If no goal is scored, neither side can score.

There seems to be a mirror between the two teams, as the ups and downs of both teams today are almost identical.

Eight minutes into the first quarter of the game, Yiyang assisted Nowitzki to make a turnaround jumper in the low post, hitting Josh, who is only 2.06 meters tall. Smith had no temper. He was not good at protecting the basket, and he was helpless against Nowitzki's nearly 3-meter-high shot.

The ball was scored, the Mavericks took a one-point lead, the whistle blew, and the game was suspended. McHale intends to make a substitution, maybe Brewer, maybe Terrence. Jones. In short, the Rockets bench is full of guys who can play a role as soon as they get on the court, and even can "punch the master to death".

Los Angeles Clippers, isn't that how they lost?

The game was played so anxiously, in fact, it was expected by Carlisle. Tony. After Allen came out, the Mavericks didn't have any other three-point shooting points on the court other than Dirk. At this time, the space left for Yiyang is bound to be extremely narrow. Yiyang's ability to continue scoring and assisting under such tight defense already reflects his MVP-level strength.

But the next substitution, maybe you're going to be generalized, McHale!

"Andre, you replace Tony. Vince, for Dwayne. Carlisle walked up to the two veterans with his eyes lit up.

"Also, you play for two more minutes with the semi-substitute lineup, and after two minutes, I will replace you."

Yiyang nodded and didn't ask more. Carlisle's meaning is clear, doesn't he want them to open up a little bit in two minutes?

The task of the Mavericks' starting lineup is to bite the score. And what really establishes the advantage is precisely this combination of half substitutes and half starters!

The electronic beep sounded, and Iguodala and Carter, two old guys who didn't average more than double digits per game during the regular season, took to the court.

But Carlisle sat back on the bench with great confidence, crossing his legs. With Yiyang here, these two old guys can burst out with the greatest power. Even if Yiyang goes down after two minutes, it will be time for them to find their own rhythm.

Squad depth? McHale can take a look at whose squad depth can stand up to scrutiny. ()

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