In the pre-game training session, Tang Tian officially announced Yi Jianlian's decision to start.

The team members didn't react much, they didn't need to question it after fighting under Tang Tian for so long.

In fact, Scola, the theoretical contender, breathed a sigh of relief after hearing the news.

The experience of playing the starting wheel before is still vivid, which is like a fish in water on the bench, and he is really reluctant to start.

After announcing the decision, Yi Jianlian was also arranged to the starting group for the future full-field confrontation training.

Able to open up space, pass the ball in time, shoot decisively, and not be afraid of confrontation, his outstanding physical gifts allow him to defend far more than the previous Landry.

After a training session, his teammates also realized that Tang Tian had made the most correct decision.

On December 7, U.S. time, the Rockets hosted the Bucks.

Before the start of the game, there was a brief ring award ceremony, and Alexander hand-delivered last season's championship ring to Millsap.

The fans also gave the most enthusiastic applause to last season's champions.

At the end of the ceremony, the two sides began the final warm-up before the game.

Barkley and Smith in the commentary booth couldn't hold back and began to communicate.

"Hey, Kenny, I heard that the Rockets will be fielding Yao and Yi's starting interior line tonight?"

"The Great Wall of China." Smith nodded.

"The Great Wall of China?"

"Yes, the Great Wall of China."

"Haha, okay, okay, I know China has this name, but I still don't understand why Tang Tian wants to use Yi as a starter, you must know that Yi proved that he can't be a starter in the Bucks, and he didn't even squeeze in the Rockets rotation before this season." Barkley kept complaining.

"Maybe he's drunk?" Smith was also obviously not too impressed by Tang Tian's decision.

"Drunk? Yes, maybe he's drunk! And that guy from Popovich got drunk in the cellar! Barkley laughed and teased.

Smith was also amused by the laughter.

"But whatever the reason, it was a bad decision and I'm kind of expecting Millsap to do it now, it's kind of like ...... The battle between an ex-girlfriend and a current girlfriend? ”

Smith couldn't help but laugh out loud after hearing this, and Barkley's big mouth really didn't stop for a while.

While the two were talking, the starters of both sides had already appeared one after another.

On the Rockets' side, Yao Ming and Yi Jianlian are inside, small forward Battier is on the outside, and Maddy and Billups are on the outside.

On the Bucks' side, Bogut and Millsap on the inside, Joe Alexander on the perimeter, and Reed and Luke Ridno on the outside.

Yi Jianlian to the middle circle and Bogut jump ball.

The two are former teammates and rivals on the international stage.

"Toot!"

As the referee's whistle blew, Yi Jianlian jumped high and pulled the ball back to the Rockets halfcourt.

There was a round of cheers from the scene, and the home team got the opportunity to attack first!

Yao Ming responded to the free throw line and sent a wonderful pass to Maddie, who made a quick stop in the middle distance after receiving the ball.

The Bucks' offense, Bogut blocked Reed, who received a pass from Reedno and hit a three-pointer.

Looking back, Yao Ming continued to respond with the ball in a high position, and this time Battier, who received the ball, missed three points, and the rebound was collected by Millsap.

The Bucks counterattacked, Ridno assisted Reed for a layup, and Maddie, who was chased, flew out directly.

The Bucks sent out the ball from the sideline, Alexander didn't make a three-pointer, and Battier grabbed a long rebound and threw his hand to Billups for a fast break.

Billups hit a three-pointer after a change of pace.

The crowd cheered, but in the next round, Millsap responded with a jumper in the high post.

The game played for more than two minutes, and the two sides played to a 5-5 draw.

After forming the mini-triumvirate, the Bucks' strength in the new season should not be underestimated, ranking fourth in the East with 13 wins and 8 losses so far, and they have played a stalemate with the Rockets after the opening.

In the stalemate, the score also went from 5-5 to 10-10.

The Bucks were the first to make the change.

The team's new manager, Scott Skels, called a timeout.

After the timeout, Ridno handed the ball to Millsap in the low post, and Skels set up a singles play in the fourth position.

He is emulating the experience shared by Reaves at the beginning, and is ready to find a breakthrough from the Rockets' No. 4 position.

Actually, it's also a smart choice.

Millsap is a veteran of the Rockets and is very familiar with the Rockets, plus Yi Jianlian, who is opposite him, is notoriously capable of confrontation.

This is the best way to break the deadlock.

At this time, the other members of the Rockets team had no intention of helping defense.

"The best part of the game is coming." When Barkley saw this, his emotions suddenly became high.

The biggest highlight of this game is Yi Jianlian and Millsap, but unfortunately the two of them didn't play against each other before, and this one-on-one is full of highlights.

"Kenny, I'm betting a hundred dollars, and I'm sure I can't prevent this ball." Barkley didn't think it was a big deal to see the excitement, and turned his head directly and said.

"If you don't come, you're coming to cheat me out of my private money again." Smith directly chose to refuse, and he didn't think that in this kind of one-on-one round, Yi Jianlian had much chance of defending down.

Millsap proved himself in the finals, while Yi Jianlian ...... At most, he played a few good games in the Development League.

Although he is honest, he doesn't do it when he is clearly trading at a loss.

Millsap saw that the Rockets were not covered, and directly held the ball and played with his back to the single.

"Watch his center of gravity!" Tang Tian shouted and reminded him on the sidelines at this time.

This is a very strange scene, Tang Tian is teaching the team members how to defend their former disciples.

However, Yi Jianlian heard it, and his center of gravity did not sink all the time, but always maintained confrontation.

Millsap didn't have a good chance to turn around and went straight for a hard chisel.

Compared with confrontation, he really didn't fear anyone.

"Bang!"

The muscles of the two collided for a while, and Yi Jianlian was knocked back by half a step.

"Bang!"

With another sound, Yi Jianlian puffed up his strength this time and directly resisted it.

Millsap's heart is full of incredulity, this Yi Jianlian also played against the Rockets last year, when did he become so tough?

However, he was cultivated by Tang Tian for two seasons, and his strength was more than that, and after another hard confrontation, he took advantage of the situation to turn around and make a move.

Yi Jianlianshen's center of gravity was too low, and he didn't get up at once.

Millsap's slate scored directly.

12-10, the Bucks took the lead to break the deadlock.

“binggo！ Perfect back hit! Barkley couldn't help but exclaim when he saw this scene on the field.

Millsap's back play is picturesque, and he is indeed a player who has cut 30+ in the finals.

The scene footage was quickly given to Tang Tian.

Because Millsap was cultivated by Tang Tian......

"I remember something." After the excitement, Barkley suddenly turned his head to look at Smith, "During this year's Olympic Games, Gasol Jr. of the Rockets brought a lot of trouble to the Chinese team, and now Millsap has brought big trouble to the Rockets, Tang Tian has done everything perfectly, but he seems to be very good at cultivating opponents for himself, haha~"