On Nov. 1, the rocket left Indiana and headed for the Denver Plateau.

In the away game against the Nuggets, Yao Ming was still a substitute in this game, and like the previous game, he also failed to play in the first quarter.

It wasn't until the second quarter that Yao Ming came off the bench, but he didn't perform well, scoring only 2 points and 6 rebounds on 1-of-4 shooting, and only played 13 minutes in the game, even less playing time than another backup center, Jason Collier.

However, this time the Rockets won.

Ron Artest scored 24 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks on 8-of-16 shooting, the best of the game, Steve Francis also chipped in 21 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, and Jamal Crawford on the bench finally broke out, with 17 points, 2 rebounds and 4 assists.

Relying on the excellent play of the outside trident, the Rockets defeated the Nuggets 93-74 and won the first victory of the new season.

But obviously, such a win is not something to be happy about, because this season's Nuggets are rotten to the inside.

The core players of the past few seasons, Antonio McDyes, were sent to the Knicks by the Nuggets, and Lafrentz and Nick Van Exel were sent to the Mavericks by the Nuggets.

Among the players who have been replaced, Marcus Cambi and Juwan Howard are still recovering from injuries, and Brazilian rookie Nene is still adapting to the league like Yao Ming.

Fortunately, the Rockets won, 1-1 in the opening game, and then, the Rockets returned to Houston.

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The physical examination at Methodist Hospital officially began after the Rockets returned to Houston, and everyone in the Rockets had to undergo a physical examination, including Qiao Hai.

So, on November 2, the Methodist hospital was almost chartered by rockets.

Qiao Hai did several routine examinations such as laboratory tests, electrocardiograms, chest X-rays, etc., and after taking the report, he left, and his body was still very clear to himself.

Qiao Hai is very healthy, and he couldn't be healthier than healthy.

Judging from several routine inspections, Qiao Hai had no problems at all.

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Qiao Hai's examination was a routine examination, and the examination of the team members, adding several sports items, finally found a problem, Kenny Thomas has a serious injury in his left knee, and the opinion of the Methodist hospital is that it is best to rest for two weeks.

In addition, Qiao Hai also got Jason Collier's physical examination report, and the doctor in charge of the heart rhythm examination said to Qiao Hai with a serious face: "Mr. Qiao, I suggest that Mr. Jason Collier do further cardiac examination......"

Qiao Hai nodded, one of his goals in this major physical examination was to help Jason Collier detect his heart disease early.

"I'm going to inform Jason and ask him to do a further examination."

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Rudy Tomjanovich also got his medical report, and the words on the medical report made his hands tremble all the time.

"There is an unidentified shadow in the bladder, and it is recommended to investigate it carefully."

Rudy Tomjanovich thought for a moment, put away the medical report, and left the Methodist hospital as usual.

Qiao Hai came a step late and failed to get Tang Shuai's physical examination report before Tang Shuai.

However, Qiao Hai was not in a hurry, he knew that Tang Shuai's move of directly taking away the physical examination report confirmed from the side that Tang Shuai had found that there was something wrong with his body.

The American has always attached great importance to his own physical health, and he believes that Tang Shuai will definitely go to the hospital by himself to investigate the problem in detail.

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A physical examination is over, except for Jason Collier who found out his heart problems and Tang Shuai who found out his unknown shadow, the other players and coaches are in good health.

And after this physical examination, Qiao Hai pulled Jason Collier again for a further heart examination.

The Rockets had privileges in the Houston area, and the results of the inspection were not long in coming.

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In the office of D'Ambro Moore, a cardiologist at Methodist Hospital, the curtains of the office were drawn so that the light inside was dim.

Under the dim incandescent light, Jason Collier looked at the diagnosis report word by word.

Qiao Hai sat on the sofa next to him and sighed secretly.

Football legend Bill Shankly has a quote that is regarded as a classic: "Football is not about life and death, but football is higher than life and death." ”

Switching to basketball, it is: "Basketball has nothing to do with life and death, but basketball is higher than life and death." ”

Qiao Hai felt that this sentence was wrong, very wrong, whether it was football or basketball, it was far from life and death! Because there is only one human life.

"Mr. Jason Collier, as you can see, you have a heart problem, no matter what you think, you should get treatment now, otherwise, your life will be threatened."

"I know you're a basketball player, but from now on you have to stay away from basketball, and if you stick to basketball, there's a good chance you'll fall on the basketball court......"

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Jason Collier was silent, but soon, he nodded.

Qiao Hai also breathed a sigh of relief.

The Rockets soon announced that Jason Collier announced his retirement due to physical reasons, and the Rockets would offer him a management job.

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Jason Collier's sudden retirement sparked heated discussions.

Many media are still speculating that Hoop Sports first exposed the inside story - "Jason Collier was forced to retire due to heart disease!" ”

Then, the major media followed up one after another.

Regarding Jason Collier's retirement, some media believe that the rocket is making a big fuss, but some media believe that the rocket's physical examination saved a life.

Qiao Hai didn't know if he had saved a life, but at least, he had done what he could.

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On November 3, the Rockets played the Raptors at home.

The Rockets and Raptors are two teams that are more closely connected, and in previous seasons, the two teams have made a lot of trades, with the Rockets' Steve Francis from the Raptors and the Raptors ......

The Raptors no longer have players from the Rockets, Hakeem Olajuwon has retired, Michael Dixon has been injured and has quit the NBA to play in the CBA, and Jamal Mashburn has also transferred away from the Raptors.

However, this game is still tough for the Rockets, as they face the Raptors with Vince Carter.

However, there are always all kinds of accidents in the NBA, in the opening game, Vince Carter was completely locked by Artey, and in the sixth minute of the game, Carter accidentally sprained his ankle and withdrew from the game......

Carter withdrew from the game due to injury, the Rockets quickly took the initiative on the court, Steve Francis and Ron Artest continued to erupt, and Jamal Crawford was in average form, but it didn't affect the overall situation.

In the end, the Rockets defeated the Raptors without Carter 88-76 and won two consecutive wins in the new season.

Steve Francis had 28 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, Ron Artest had 20 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals, and Yao Ming had 10 points and 6 rebounds on 4-of-7 shooting.