The competition has entered the white-hot stage.

The Rockets played a tough game in this game, except for Yao Ming and Hayes, the other players did not play well. Alston shot 1-of-9 for two points and four assists. Bunch Wells, who was very aggressive in the first few games, also played crazy iron, scoring only 3 points on free throws, this guy's problem is inconsistency, and he sat firmly on the bench in the fourth quarter and took on the task of cheering.

Azubuuk's defense against Hamilton in the second half was relatively successful, the "scalpel" became dull, and the biggest threat for the Rockets came from Billups, who was inconspicuous and connected with the team's offense, and had a big heart that could always shoot at critical moments.

Rasheed Wallace stopped nagging and concentrated on hand-to-hand combat with Hayeska, neither of whom gave the other a chance to shoot easily, but more in response to the attack.

In the final minute, Hamilton hit a three-pointer from the bottom corner to make it 92-96 and give the Pistons a four-point lead.

Maddie stepped up, and he used Hayes to break through.

At this point, no one dared to have the slightest defense, and Prince bypassed Hayes and kept up with Maddie, who vowed not to let Maddie go to the basket easily.

Maddy didn't really go to the basket, and he used all his strength to get a gliding dunk across Prince. The ball went in, and the referee also awarded Prince a foul. After Maddie made a free throw with a cold face, the Rockets were just one point away.

The Pistons attacked, and the five men passed back and forth. Finally gave the ball to the inside lineman Rashid Wallace. In the face of Hayes's defense, Rasheed Wallace dangled left and left and couldn't find space, and seeing that the 24-second time was almost up, he leaned over and jumped up, taking advantage of his height advantage to throw the ball very awkwardly, and luck was on the side of the Pistons. The ball hit the board and bounced on the rim a bit, but it still went in.

"Rashid Wallace! Pretty! This ball is so critical! The DJ yelled frantically. The fans cheered together, and Rashid Wallace, who had been depressed for most of the half, was in good spirits.

With just 47.5 seconds left, the Rockets called a timeout.

Jeff Van Gundy said: "We scored two points as quickly as we could, and then as long as we held on to the next goal, the initiative was in our hands. Chuck, you continue to block Tracy (Maddy), Yao Ming tries to hit the basket, this ball is critical, it's up to you, the defensive strategy remains the same. ”

The Rockets serve, the ball is handed to Maddy, and Maddie borrows Hayes' block and dribbles the ball to the right side and hands it to Yao Ming, who is in the key position. Mohammed, who was cleaned up by Yao Ming very badly throughout the game, suddenly went around and shot the basketball.

Yao Ming was in a hurry and fell to the ground to save the ball, but Mohammed was quicker to save the ball, touching the ball first and stabbing Hamilton in front of him with one hand.

Hamilton received the ball and turned to run towards the Rockets halfcourt, but collided with Hayes.

This hit not lightly, and the two heads collided and made a bang!

Hamilton's mask was shattered. If it is a little more off, the two are likely to bump into each other mouth-to-mouth, and from the slow motion, this scene is quite terrifying.

Hamilton's nose bone has been fractured 3 times, the last fracture is the most serious, in the absence of a full recovery, Hamilton wore a mask on the field, just to protect the nose bridge, after the injury, Hamilton felt that wearing a mask felt quite good, and the team's record also improved, so he kept wearing it, this time, the mask saved his nose.

Hayes fell backwards, Hamilton crouched on the ground with his head clutched, and the basketball went off the sideline.

The referee blew Hamilton for hitting man with the ball.

Hamilton's mood fell from heaven to hell in one fell swoop.

"Don't think you can be as powerful as Slade with a mask, you're far behind." Hayes rubbed his head, relaxed on the surface, but in fact, his heart beat like a drum.

As soon as Hayes saw the ball cut off just now, his heart suddenly stuck in his throat.

If the ball is scored by the Pistons on the counter-attack, they could almost be sentenced to death. At the moment of crisis, Hayes judged that Yao Ming was a step slower and couldn't fight for basketball on the ground, and also saw Hamilton start to run.

He was so far away from basketball that he had to block Hamilton's path...... Luckily, he not only blocked Hamilton, but also caused the opponent to hit the ball and take the ball back.

There are only 42 seconds left for the Rockets to attack.

The Pistons requested a timeout.

Pistons head coach Bernie Sanders called his players together to arrange defensive tactics and said, "There's still a lot of time, and they may choose to shoot quickly and get into the defense for our next offense." This ball must be defended well, the biggest point of attack they grasp is Yao Ming, if it is played to Yao Ming, Hamilton will help defend. That Azubuke is a substitute and his play is inconsistent, and they shouldn't give him such a crucial shot. ”

On the Rockets' side, Jeff Van Gundy also laid out offensive tactics. "Chuck, it's up to you to catch the ball, you can play one single, if the defense is too strict, then find Maddie on the outside, or give it to Yao Ming. We can't afford to delay too much time this round. ”

At this time, how could they let me, Yao Ming, and Maddie shoot easily? Individual heroism is good, but it's too difficult to throw in. Hayes said in his heart. Before going on the court, he made up his mind and was ready to gamble, patted Azubuk on the shoulder, and whispered, "Go to your most accurate position and get ready." ”

Azubuk paused, then nodded vigorously.

Battier sent a sideline ball and handed it to Hayes, Hayes dribbled twice, stared at Yao Ming on the inside, and shouted "Yao Ming" in his mouth, but with both hands, he flicked the ball to the periphery and handed it to Azubuike, who was running outside the three-point line.

This time, the unlucky guy was Hamilton again, as soon as he heard Hayes shouting, he was about to go to make up for the defense, and at this moment of hesitation, Azubuuk ran back and shook off the defense.

Azubuuk received the basketball, jumped high and made a pull-up jumper.

The basketball shot at the top of the jump, and Hamilton was a little slower to block the jump. All eyes on the court were focused on Azubuuk's shot, and the basketball made a wonderful arc and hollowed into the net.

Swish! This sound is so beautiful for Team Rocket.

For those who support the Pistons, it pierces their hearts like a sharp sword, and they can't say a word of pain.

The Pistons commentator was depressed: "Azubuk shot too easily, it shouldn't be." Hamilton shouldn't be so relaxed at this time......"

Hamilton, who was bent on carrying out the coaching arrangement, became a sinner.

96-96, the score of the two teams was tied again, and they returned to the same running line.

Azubuke and Hayes jumped to their chests in celebration, and the Rockets' bench applauded.

Sanders asked for a timeout. He brought the players together and said, "Try to hit the basket when you attack, and even if you don't score, you have to make them foul." ”

The Rockets are also talking about tactics, Jeff Van Gundy said: "The outside line has to be defended, they didn't play well on the inside today, it is likely that Hamilton and Billubis will make a shot, if these two break through by blocking and dismantling, they must pay attention to the defense." ”

"I have a suggestion...... Hayes said, suddenly stunned.

Because he saw a person he shouldn't see, he had a feeling of eating spicy tang in the Gobi Desert - spicy Gobi.

Rashid Wallace stood by in style, his hands on Battier and Maddie's shoulders, blatantly eavesdropping on their tactics.

Seeing through this, Rashid Wallace smiled brightly and ran back to the Pistons area.

The Rockets players were all embarrassed...... Can you catch this guy and beat him up?

Hayes said helplessly: "I rub, I have another suggestion......"

There are only 36 seconds left.

The Pistons played patiently after sending the ball, and Billups kept the tempo in control and consumed time. With six seconds left on the offensive clock, Billups dribbled through under McDyce's block and then distributed the ball to Rashid Wallace, who was on the left.

Overheard the Rockets' tactics, and the Pistons pressed their hopes on Wallace's "living treasure".

Rasheed Wallace had been squeezing in a long space with Hayes before finally receiving the ball in his favourite position. He felt a light on his back and immediately turned around and shot a jumper at a 45-degree angle in the three-second zone.

This is a point where he is very sure of shooting, he firmly believes that Hayes's height can't cover him, and he wants to finish the Rockets with his own hands, and finish the bastard Hayes! (Is there anyone more asshole than you?) ）

After Rashid Wallace made a move, retribution came.

What he saw was not Hayes, but Yao Ming's big hand.

Hayes' proposal is to improvise on defense, and the Pistons are likely to let Rasheed Wallace eat him hard with his height, having already played one before, and it's not surprising to come a second time. If Billups breaks through to Rasheed Wallace, switch if allowed.

Hayes and Yao Ming happened to be under the basket, and the switch was completed in the electric light.

Rashid Wallace had a hot "Yao-style hot pot" at the most critical moment.

Battier picked up the basketball, hugged it tightly in his arms, and asked for a timeout.

With 15.2 seconds left, the rocket has plenty of time.

"The last offense, or Chuck, you catch the ball first, Yao Ming is in the position, Maddie runs and involves the defense, and whoever of you three has the opportunity to shoot." Jeff Van Gundy's final offensive tactic was simple, just laying out how to get Hayes to catch the ball smoothly.

The game resumes.

Hayes smoothly received a pass from Battier, transferred the ball to Yao Ming, and squeezed it to the basket himself. Yao Ming dribbled twice, and Hamilton stepped forward to wrap the clip. Yao Ming dodged Hamilton's steal and hooked his hand to shoot, which was a little rushed and didn't score, and left plenty of time for the opponent to attack.

At this moment, both the Pistons players and the fans seemed to see the hope of victory.

There was only one man who was anxious to the extreme, and that was Rashid Wallace.

Hayes was stuck in position again, jumped up under the basket full of tall men, and grabbed the rebound.

Hayes glanced at the timer and had about 4 seconds left in the prediction time after winning the rebound, so instead of shooting immediately, he bent his knees and raised his hands in a shooting position.

Rashid Wallace, who wanted to make amends, jumped up and blocked. Hayes jumped up at Rashid Wallace. The ball was thrown with one hand, and the ball bounced off the rim, but the referee's whistle blew.

Foul on the beater.

The Pistons' home fans were silent.

Hayes drew a late foul and made two free throws. This time the rocket took the absolute initiative.

With only 1.7 seconds left on the clock, the Pistons' only hope is for Hayes to miss two free throws or finish with the final 1.7 seconds. Laker Fisher once beat the Spurs by 0.4 seconds. In the NBA, a second can happen a lot. The Pistons didn't give up hope.

But will Hayes give them that opportunity?

Hayes took a look for a moment and hit the first free throw safely.

Then, he deliberately used a lot of force on his second free throw, deflected the crosshairs, and threw it to the basket.

The basketball hit the basket and bounced high, and when the Pistons won the rebound, 1.7 seconds passed.

97-96, the game ended, and the Pistons' hopes of winning were dashed in this way.

To the boos of the Pistons fans at the court, the Rockets relied on Hayes' free throws to make it two wins in a row.

As soon as the game was over, Hayes was crushed by the swarming Rockets and almost died of breath......

Hayes beat Yao Ming, who scored the most, to be named the best player, and the Rockets' big three also played well.

Chuck Hayes played 38 minutes and shot 5-of-14 from the field, 1-of-3 from three-point range and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line for 18 points, 18 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals, including seven frontcourt rebounds.

Yao Ming scored the most, playing 39 minutes, 10-of-17, 14-of-16 free throws, 34 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks.

Maddy's second-half play in possession limited Billups to some extent, and he almost was sent off for five fouls on his back. He played 37 minutes, shooting 7-of-16, 1-of-5 three-pointers, 5-of-5 free throws, 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.

For the Pistons, Billups was 8-of-16 from the field, 4-of-6 from three-point range and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line for 23 points, four rebounds and 10 assists.

Hamilton was 12-of-18, 3-of-5 from three-point range and 6-of-6 from the free-throw line to finish with 33 points, six rebounds and eight assists.

The two guards played star statistics, but they didn't resist it at the last moment, and the Pistons could only regret the bitter fruit of the defeat in the end.

After the game, Yao Ming, who got the highest score in the game, said in an interview at the press conference: "I realized that I shot early, and I regretted it very much, but fortunately, Chuck stood up at the most critical moment. He's an amazing guy, and I didn't even expect him to be ...... after he got a frontcourt rebound At that time, he can still use feints to make opponents foul, he has an incredibly big heart. ”

Jeff Van Gundy also praised Hayes. "We didn't play very well offensively today, the role players were sluggish, but Hayes grabbed a lot of rebounds and that's the main reason we were able to win. He is one of the most reliable players for the Rockets and is indispensable. ”

A reporter asked, "Why didn't Hayes come to the press conference?" ”

Yao Ming answered the question: "He said that he had to go back and make a mask quickly, and he was sprayed with too much saliva on his face." ,

Hayes made sports headlines again and was named the top five of the day with his final free throw, "Hayes smashes the basket and kills or kills!" ”

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