It's an ordinary game in the NBA, but it's getting unprecedented attention at home.

You must know that this is the first time that Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming have met in the NBA schedule, and the first time they have staged a Chinese derby!

The NBA's official Twitter has sent a message, and the domestic pre-game momentum has reached a peak, and it is about to become Mars hitting the earth.

The Toyota Center also issued a Chinese derby call to the local Chinese before the game, calling on fans to watch the game in the stadium.

A gimmicky game.

However, Tang Tian and the Rockets' coaching staff did not pay attention to this.

Millsap couldn't play due to injury, and Scola definitely had to step up to the starting line-up.

But the bench is not yet decided, whether to let rookie Landry go up, or let Novak go to the top like last season.

The coaching staff discussed it for a while, and finally decided to let Novak go first.

On this night, the Toyota Center was crowded, and compared with the past, there were many Chinese in the stadium today.

The official NBA and Rockets publicity had an immediate effect, and fans rushed to the Chinese derby.

During the warm-up before the game, the scene also gave enough shots of Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian.

As teammates of the national team, the two also greeted each other before the game, and the scene of shaking hands shoulder to shoulder is also destined to become a classic.

After completing the pre-game warm-up, the scene entered the opening ceremony, and the Rockets' starters were introduced.

Except for Scola who replaced Millsap as the starter, the other positions are the same as before.

On the Bucks' side, the starting point guard is Mo Williams, the backcourt with him is Michael Reed, the team's core is Michael Reed, the small forward is dunk Desmond Mason, and the frontcourt is a combination of Yi Jianlian and Andrew Bogut.

Bucks head coach Larry Kriskowiak was also quite face-saving, allowing Yi Jianlian and Yao Ming to jump the ball in the center circle, which attracted a burst of screams from Chinese fans on the sidelines.

Yi Jianlian got the ball for the Bucks.

Williams advanced to the front court with the ball, and then began to play Bogut to block and pick and roll.

Kriskowiak didn't stay in the NBA for long, as he was the team's first assistant coach to former head coach Terry Stotts, but only for a year.

After Stotts resigned, he became head coach.

This is a coach who is known for his defense, and the offense prefers to leave the decisions to the players themselves.

Generally, this kind of team will have more blocking and dismantling cooperation with the ball.

Tang Tian also did research before the game, so as soon as he came up, he put a lot of pressure on the Bucks ball holders.

Bogut's pick-and-roll was excellent, but Williams didn't get a good shot under the high pressure.

He was forced to pass the ball to Reed.

Reed shoots from outside.

"Bang!"

Reed missed a three-pointer and the rebound was pocketed by Scola.

The Rockets' offense, Billups dribbled to the frontcourt, and the Bucks defended a 2-1-2 combo directly.

This is also what Kriskowiak is good at, he has a set of defensive philosophy, that is, the three-second zone and the three-point line, these two places are the main offensive points of the average team, and the more inefficient mid-range is rarely good at the team, so on the defensive end will use this formation to force the opponent to the middle distance.

Yao Ming was heavily cared for by Bogut, who saw his chance and passed the ball to Scola in the middle distance.

Scola was unguarded and opted straight for a shot.

"Huh!"

The two-point ball landed firmly in the pocket.

Scola is best at mid-range, and he was able to use this defensive tactic on his first start in his career.

On the Bucks' offense, Reed took advantage of Bogut to get to the basket and got to the basket, causing Scola's foul.

With both free throws, Reed opened the scoring for the Bucks.

Looking back, it was still Scola at the same distance, but the difference was that it changed from the left side to the right, and it was another mid-range solid hit.

The scene burst into cheers.

Chris Kowiak's tactics looked a little awkward.

The Bucks' offense was in vain, and when it came to the Rockets' round, it was Scola again, and he shot back in the same position!

Scola's debut was a bit of a blast!

Chris Kowiak couldn't sit still a little and got up and made a singles gesture in the fourth position.

Williams controlled the ball to the frontcourt, signaled other positions to pull away, and directly let Yi Jianlian hit Scola in the low post.

The intent of this tactic is obvious, Scola has a foul and can only go off the court if he does it again, and if Scola is gone, the Bucks' defensive strategy can continue.

Yi Jianlian's body looks very thin, and he was pushed up by Scola several times when he was in the position, but after really receiving the ball, he smeared oil on the soles of his feet, and directly turned around to the bottom line, throwing off Scola and rushing to the basket is a violent dunk.

The scene was silent.

Tang Tian stood up at this time and reminded Scola on the sidelines to pay attention to the turn in the low post.

Scola has an excellent offense, but the defensive level is average, and he has specially told Yi Jianlian's three-board axe (mid-distance, turning to the baseline, three-point shot) before the game, but he didn't expect Scola to still not hold it.

The Rockets' offense was still Scola receiving the ball, but this time Yi Jianlian expanded relatively quickly and interfered with his shot, and the ball failed to hit.

Bogut grabbed the defensive rebound, and after Williams carried the ball to the frontcourt, he still traded Jianlian to play in the low post.

Scola obviously paid attention to Yi Jianlian's turn to the low post this time.

Yi Jianlian fell into a stop and could only return the ball to Reed on the outside.

Reed catches the ball and gives it in.

After Yi Jianlian received the ball, he turned and leaned back directly in the direction of the three-point line.

Scola jumped to interfere.

"Bang!"

The basketball hit the hoop and bounced into the net bag.

It's even in!

The fans at the scene were stunned, this Scola defense is too weak, right? To let a skinny rookie score like this!

Tang Tian also frowned slightly, this ball Scola has been defended in place, Yi Jianlian is difficult to throw, it seems that he feels very good tonight.

He then got up from his seat and motioned for Yao Ming and Scola to switch guards.

The Rockets' offense, Scola's mid-range feint flew over Yi Jianlian, and then hit a layup under the basket that caused Bogut's foul.

After hitting both free throws, Scola finally regained some face for himself.

The Bucks' offense, seeing that the Rockets used Yao Ming to defend Yi Jianlian, Williams did not signal Yi Jianlian to play a low-post single, he directly chose to break through with Bogut.

After the breakaway, the ball is distributed to Reed.

Reed took the ball and then burst and scored again, this time it was Yi Jianlian who was outside the three-point line who caught the ball.

Yi Jianlian received the ball and faced Yao Ming with a three-point shot.

Yao Ming jumped up to interfere, Yi Jianlian directly collected the ball, squeezed past Yao Ming with a big stride, and then took the ball and went straight to the basket.

When he reached two meters away from the basket, he took three steps directly.

Scola came in from the other end to help, but was slow.

"Bang!"

Yi Jianlian and Scola passed each other and pressed the ball into the basket with both hands.

"Toot!"

The referee on the sidelines followed the whistle and signalled for Scola's blocking foul.

It's still a 2+1.

There was an uproar at the scene, but the Chinese present shouted excitedly.

Under the watchful eyes of the Chinese people, Yi Jianlian played his best game since joining the NBA.