In the first game of the first round of the Western Conference semifinals, the first half of the game between the Rockets and the Lakers has ended.

The Rockets took a 13-point lead at 60:47 to end the first half.

At halftime, Lao Tang was in a good mood, because in the middle of the second quarter of the game, after the Lakers began to defend the area, the Rockets players quickly found a way to deal with it after their own adjustments, which made Lao Tang very happy.

"Guys, you guys are really amazing, I don't know, how I should praise you, okay, I can't praise you, I guess you're all in heaven, hehe."

Old soup was full of spring breeze and laughed with the Rockets' players.

"Okay, in the second half of the game, the Lakers must not be willing to lose, they will definitely fight back, you should know what kind of opponent they are, they will not admit defeat so easily, in the second half of the game, Hakim up, the bus you get down and rest first, Malik will not replace Kevin in the fifth minute or so of the third quarter, you have to be ready Marik, okay guys, you have to remember that you are the strongest, there is no opponent and so on to stop your footsteps, although that is called' Hercules' kid is on the court, but remember, you're the all-powerful Houston Rockets, okay, let's get ready to play. ”

Lao Tang began the pre-war mobilization again.

In the Lakers' locker room, the atmosphere was dreary, with only Harris alone explaining a lot of tactical moves. However, looking at the Rockets players gathered together, how many can understand, it's hard to say.

After explaining the tactics, Harris said: "Guys, I want to say that although this is only the first game of this series, you know, we can't afford to lose, our opponent is the Rockets, the super team this season, even Michael? Jordan was also killed by them home and away. If they really get out of the way, I think then we'll be done, so I need you to be tough, so they don't dare to kill our interior at will, our basket is not the basket of the high school team, we are the great Lakers, we can't let them wreak havoc on our interior so much, you have to be tough, it's the playoffs, you have to have the momentum of the playoffs, you know. ”

The Lakers, who had just regained some self-confidence, shouted loudly, "Understood." ”

As the bell rings to get ready for the game, the Rockets and Lakers begin to play.

After the start of the third quarter, the Lakers' interior defense suddenly strengthened, and the Rockets didn't want to attack the Lakers' basket like they did in the first half.

And O'Neal looked at Olajuwon, who was officially dressed on the court, and couldn't help but churn in his heart, and secretly thought to himself: Why did this old guy come up at this time, does the rocket have any new tactics.

O'Neal was wondering in his heart, and Olajuwon spoke first, and he heard Olajuwon say: "How about it, Shaq, you still have an appetite for the Rocket's tactics." ”

O'Neal gritted his teeth when he heard it, and throughout the first half, O'Neal was very depressed, watching the rocket's attacks almost all focus around him, but you can't catch it, seeing this situation O'Neal inevitably felt angry in his heart, so he said: "Hakim, I think you Rockets play, like thieves, are always avoiding me, you can't be like a man, buckle one on my head, if that's the case, I'll make that person comfortable." ”

When Olajuwon heard this, he secretly smiled in his heart and thought: Hehe, this kid's anger has come up, and he has a chance.

Thinking of this, Olajuwang turned around one by one, and with the help of the power of O'Neal's body, he passed by O'Neill's side with a wipe.

Seeing such a situation, O'Neill really didn't dare to slack off, this old guy gave him too many surprises, and hurriedly stepped back to meet him.

However, this is just a feint, this turn to the left, a very realistic feint, Olajuwon who has turned over quickly retracts the basketball, turns back in place, and faces O'Neal head-on, at this time O'Neal has at least 2 steps away from Olajuwon.

Seeing that he had been deceived, O'Neal was unwilling to fail, and pounced forward, thinking that the basketball in Olajuwon's hand was covered.

Seeing O'Neal's action, Olajuwon smiled, his body deliberately pushed forward, and his hand touched O'Neal's hand.

Then the referee's whistle sounded, O'Neill fouled, two free throws, looking at the innocent O'Neal, Olajuwon thought to himself: Boy, you are still too young.

He raised his hand very helplessly, then looked at Olajuwon, gritted his teeth and said: "Hakim, you are not thieves now, you are liars." ”

Olajuwon said indifferently: "Shaq, you have also played in the NBA for 6 or 7 years, don't you know about this league?" ”

After saying that, he turned around and started to make free throws, which hit accurately.

Looking at this situation, O'Neill's eyes had already begun to redden.

At this time, Fan? Xcel stepped forward to remind O'Neal and said, "Shaq, you've already committed three fouls, this is the beginning of the third quarter, you have to be careful." ”

O'Neill nodded heavily and said, "I understand, I'll play this ball." ”

Fan? Xcel looked at O'Neill, whose eyes were already red, and was also shocked in his heart, and secretly thought to himself: If he doesn't let him vent, if he starts to fly on the field, it won't be easy to do.

Turning back to the Lakers' offense, Olajuwon, who stepped forward to defend him, raised his hands high and stood up to O'Neal.

Fan? After Axel hoisted the ball to O'Neal, O'Neal, who grabbed the ball, dribbled the ball with one hand, leaned back violently, and saw Olajuwon fall straight to the ground as if he had been hit by a tank.

O'Neal was stunned by this ball, looking at the referee's raised hand and signaling him to attack and foul, O'Neal knew that the Lakers lost today.

They fell completely into the trap of the Rockets, and when they only played a little more than 2 quarters, they had already committed 4 fouls.

As long as he is still on the court, then the Rockets have a very good chance of beating him down.

Thinking of this, O'Neill was very annoyed in his heart, Olajuwon, an old guy, completely lost his ability to control the game.

From now until the end of the third quarter, he could only watch his teammates play on the court from the sidelines.

O'Neill stretched out his hand and pulled Olajuwon up, and said with a wry smile: "Hakim, I don't want to say that you guys are really too cunning to play. ”

Olajuwon still said indifferently: "This is competitive sports, man. ”

Watching O'Neal replace his back, the Rockets began to wreak havoc on the Lakers' basket, and the Lakers' outside line was weak without O'Neal.

Kobe Bryant was stared at by Saullius, Fan? Xcel's nerve knife doesn't work, Eddie? Jones, under Horry's care, is also out of motivation.

The dumb fire of the Lakers' three muskets from the outside became the Rockets' show time throughout the third quarter.

In the third quarter, the Rockets scored 40 points, stretching the score to 25 points.

Even O'Neal was helpless to see such a score, he wanted to play, and when the score between the two sides was stretched to more than 16 points, Harris put O'Neal on the court, but unfortunately, he played for 1 minute.

O'Neal's foul, this time it was Bodi Roga, broke through to the layup, and made a throw in front of O'Neal, O'Neal still reacted too quickly, and a slap was on Bodi Roga's hand.

5 fouls, only to be replaced by Harris.

At the end of the third quarter, the Lakers, who had been pulled away by 25 points, were powerless.

But some people don't believe that the persistent Lakers No. 8 continues to gallop on the spot.

Such a tenacity, such a dedication, made many Rockets fans applaud him.

O'Neal, who played in the fourth quarter, played a few wonderful combinations with Kobe, but unfortunately O'Neal still went first when the game was 5 minutes into the fourth quarter.

6 fouls full, out.

Looking at O'Neal with a lonely face, Olajuwon's heart sighed: Shaq, I'm sorry, this is competitive sports.

After O'Neal went off the court, the Lakers completely lost the confidence to resist.

Although, the Lakers' No. 8 is still impacting the Rockets' basket again and again, but that's like a hall? Quixote was powerless to resist the advance of the times.

The minutes and seconds passed like this, and at the end of the game the score became 131:105.

The Rockets played a rare high score, and it was all so unbelievable.

After the game, Lakers head coach Harris highly praised the overall tactics and tacit cooperation of the Rockets, Harris said: Like the Rockets, it is too good-looking, they are like elves on the basketball court, dancing on the court, if anyone is confused by their dance steps, then they will be greeted by the accurate projection of bullets in their hands.

What makes other teams even more sideways is that the Rockets can actually play such a high score in the first round of the semifinals, and the strength of the Rocket's attack power is already terrifying.

Just when the Rockets won a high-profile victory, the game between the Jazz and the Spurs was also played in full swing.

With strong defense on both sides, and two of the top 50 superstars in each team, this confrontation is simply the pinnacle matchup.

The Spurs Iron Triangle combined to score 62 points.

The Jazz three elders also joined forces to contribute 57 points.

After 2 overtime periods, the Jazz relied on Shanton in the final moments? A breakaway and a three-pointer from Anderson won the tough game.

122:117 Jazz Tough Win

In the confrontation between the Eastern Bulls and the Hornets, the Bulls effectively suppressed the Hornets' shooter group, and only allowed the Hornets to score 70 points in the whole game, which showed the strength of the Bulls' defense.

83:70 The Bulls won the first round of the Eastern Conference semifinals without dispute.

The other semifinal was between the Pacers and the Knicks.

At a time when everyone thought it was a close game, the Pacers showed their mastery of tactics.

The Pacers were firmly in control of the rhythm throughout the game and didn't give the Knicks a chance.

Miller scored a game-high 24 points.

93:83 The Pacers won their opening game tepidly.

The semi-finals are like a strong man flexing his muscles, and all the teams that have aspirations for the championship show their fangs.

This is when the real battle begins.

(To be continued)