Chapter 17: When the Red Light Comes on (Part II)
Lao Tang looked at the time, there were still 5 minutes, and the score between the Rockets and the Suns was 95-95, a tie.
No one can remember how many times there have been draws in this game.
Anyway, the scores of both sides are rising alternately, and no one can be careless.
Because both sides know that at such a moment, if the other side is careless, it will lose the results of the whole game.
Everyone's hard work in the night will be lost in vain.
With Olajuwon on the court, the Rockets began to pull out.
Olajuwon asks for the ball on the inside and gets stuck in position.
And Green behind him stubbornly stood up to himself, preventing himself from turning around and attacking the basket.
"Hey, Green, what have you been eating for a few days, so violent." Olajuwon teased.
"Hakim, don't care what I'm eating, I'm not going to let you score." A.C. Green said.
"Hehe, man, are you talking in your sleep. If you don't let me score, can you do it? Olajuwon said with a smile when he heard this.
"Then you can test it, Hakim." Green's typical dead duck - hard beak.
Olajuwon didn't reply either, and made a direct turnover jumper, and the ball went in easily.
And Olajuwon didn't say any trash talk, and went straight back to his own half.
Green was ignored naked.
Kevin Johnson took the ball past half court with Mark Jackson's interference.
And Kevin Johnson gave the ball to Barkley at half-time.
Garnett, who is now in the right place, has been fouled five times and went down in the first one.
Barkley, who held the ball, was crushed all the way to the basket in the singles Garnett, and turned around and stuck Garnett behind him with his body, facing the basket directly, and was about to get up for a violent dunk, but Olajuwon rested for five minutes, and now his physical strength is very good, and he is fast to make up for defense, which directly suppresses Barkley's jumping space.
Barkley had to change the dunk to a layup, and with a flick of his wrist, the ball went into the basket lightly.
Barkley isn't in the mood for any trash talk now.
Because he also knows that the current rocket is no longer something that trash talk can provoke.
"Hakim, can we win?" Looking at the guy who scored points on himself so easily, Garnett was a little confused.
"Yes, we will win, we will win because we are the champions. And Kevin is not the time to win, we're already playing like this with the Suns. If we give up now, we'll be laughed at, and we're going to put a lot of pressure on ourselves in the next game, and if we meet them in the playoffs, we'll be very passive. So we have to win. Olajuwon said firmly.
"You're right, Hakim we're going to win, we're going to win." The confusion in Garnett's eyes gradually dissipated, and his eyes became very determined.
"Not bad boy, it's time for us to attack." Olajuwon ran towards the opponent's half.
The Rockets' offense didn't go in, and Marley took the rebound, and then made a long pass directly to Kevin Johnson, who was already down.
It looked like a good opportunity for a quick break, and after Kevin Johnson received the ball, he quickly went down.
At this time, Mark Jackson was still 5-6 meters away from him.
Kevin Johnson jumped off with ease and was ready for a layup.
"Be careful, Kevin, and watch behind you." Marley's anxious voice sounded behind him.
Unfortunately, it was a little late, Kevin Johnson was already up and running, and the ball was already shot.
At this moment, he felt a mountain-like black shadow rise into the air, and the ball he had just shot was being controlled and grabbed by the black shadow.
Kevin Johnson found out after landing that it was this year's rookie who did it.
He picked the ball directly in the air, and it was still with both hands, a very domineering rebound, a backcourt rebound, the ball that was taken off the opponent's head when the opponent just shot.
And the Suns fans on the sidelines don't know what to do.
They all stupidly watched the TV replay in the middle of the field.
A big man rises to the sky and plucks his opponent's ball with both hands.
This, this, this MD is so cool.
The Rocket's bench was thunderous, and Lao Tang also jumped up excitedly and hugged the people around him.
Suns fans also stood up and applauded the ball.
The stuffy man who was far away in Houston jumped directly on the sofa and performed a belly dance.
And on the Suns' bench, the Suns' coach Westphale, directly began to say words that began with f.
The players on the bench were gloomy, and the No. 1 and No. 2 people of their own team were humiliated by a rookie at home at the same time today, what is it.
Westphal saw that he couldn't see it and called a timeout.
"Look what you guys look like, well, humiliated by a rookie this year, once isn't enough, there's a second time. Knowing that kid jumps high and runs fast, he doesn't know how to take precautions, what's going on with this TMD. Westfaal said angrily.
"Charles, that kid has already committed 5 fouls, let me get him down, understand no, that kid's offense and defense can stimulate their emotions very much, can't go on like this, let our efforts tonight be in vain, when attacking resolutely hit Charles, you have to pay attention to the situation of the whole court, once you are trapped, be sure to pass the ball to your teammates, Marley you pay attention to the run, Kevin once Marley runs out of position, you must pass it out." Westphaal said, holding the tactical board.
"When defending, you have to pay attention, Olajuwon, Horry and Drexler, these three people are their main scorers, Mark's mid-range shooting is very average, but pay attention to him playing three-pointers, that rookie is only a threat when he is under the basket, if he is in the high post and on the outside, leave him alone. Remember, we have to win this game, or you're going to have to let the media die tomorrow. Westphall finished his tactics and skimmed the tactical board and cheered up his players.
On the rocket side, Lao Tang also arranged his own tactics.
"Hakim, you're on the inside right now, they're going to wrap you up, remember, if they're not aggressive, you decide how to attack for yourself, if you are resolute in packing, you're going to pass the ball, outside Mark, Horry and Clyde all use the ability to shoot, Kevin, you pay attention to protecting the rebound, but you also have to pay attention to protect yourself, you've had five fouls, Barkley will definitely be playing you, when defending, you have to pay attention to that guy Marley, That kid was too accurate to give him a chance to make a move. Okay guys, let's get on the pitch, it's going to be a win for us today, three minutes into the game. Lao Tang clapped his hands and beckoned the players to play.
The Rockets' ball possession, Mark Jackson still handed it over to Olajuwon, when Olajuwon is also trustworthy.
Sure enough, "Big Dream" danced lightly, dodged Green, and hit the basket.
The Rockets lead.
Turning around, Kevin Johnson broke through and passed to Barkley, who hit a mid-range shot.
Another draw.
99 to 99
There are 2 minutes left in the time.
On the back, the Rockets attacked, Drexler broke through for a layup and didn't score.
However, it caused a foul on Kevin Johnson and hit two free throws.
The Rockets are leading again.
Turning around, the Suns played a match, and Finley hit a jumper in front of Garnett.
Another draw.
There is 1 minute and 14 seconds left in the clock.
101 to 101
Rocket offense, this is Mark Jackson, although Mark Jackson's mid-range shooting is not very accurate, but it is still very accurate today.
Garnett blocked, Drexler attacked with the ball, attracted the bag, passed to a 45-degree angle, Mark Jackson hit the shot, hit, although it was a few times in the basket, it was worrying, but it still went in.
At 103-101, the Rockets led again with 50 seconds left.
The sun asked for a timeout.
"Everybody remember, this attack has to be fast, try to do it in 10-12 seconds, so that we have a chance to play the last attack, this goal has to be scored, and it has to be handed over to Barkley to let him play that rookie, understand." Westphall laid out.
"Understood," the Suns nodded.
The old soup of the rocket is also saying: "Guys, it's good, we're still ahead, but it's key to defend this time, you have to defend down, so we can maintain the advantage, okay, let's defend well." ”
Lao Tang patted everyone and said.
The last 50 seconds began.
The Suns attacked, and the ball was handed to Barkley again, and Barkley was highly focused at this time, and after testing Garnett's defensive strength a little, Barkley decided to use technique to kill him.
Barkley spun around with the ball and faced Garnett head-on.
Barkley glanced at Garnett, and suddenly broke through Garnett with a sudden acceleration.
Garnett was a little caught off guard, but his reflexes were still super fast, and he kept up with a sliding step, and this time AC Green was well positioned, pressing Olajuwon behind him and leaving a path for Barkley to make a layup.
Olajuwon didn't see it well and shouted, "Foul, Kevin." ”
When Garnett heard this, he instinctively reached out and pulled Barkley down at once.
The whistle blew.
When he heard the whistle, Garnett realized that he had committed six crimes.
"Hey, rookie, I'm going to see how you managed to take the victory in Phoenix." Barkley said to Garnett, who walked off the field with a solemn look.
Garnett walked down without saying a word.
He was replaced by Mario Eli.
Lao Tang stepped forward and patted Garnett and said, "The kid did a good job, let's go watch your teammates play." ”
Back in his seat, Garnett covered his head with a towel and said nothing.
Barkley stood at the free-throw line with the ball, took a deep breath, flipped the ball, and slowly shot after the referee's whistle.
The basketball bounced around the rim a few times and didn't go in.
Seeing this, Barkley shook his head in annoyance.
In the second free throw, Barkley also took a breath and sent the ball out after the referee's whistle, which bounced directly on the neck of the basket.
Watch the basketball hoop pop out and huddle into a ball.
However, it may have been that Barkley's strength was a little bigger, and the ball flew far away and was picked up by Finley.
There were 35 seconds left on the clock, and Barkley's attack was a bit long.
Finley hands the ball to Kevin Johnson.
The latter held the ball steadily.
Watching the time fly by, Kevin Johnson was silently observing.
Suddenly, AC Green stepped up and made an off-ball block cover for Malley, who was running back.
A space was flashed for Marley, and Johnson, who was watching, flicked his wrist and the ball was passed.
After receiving the ball, Marley didn't stop the ball at all, and just threw it.
The referee raised his hand and it was a three-point shot.
The ball hollowed into the basket and brought up a white wave.
And with the hit of this ball, the center of the air corridor was completely detonated.
The cheers of the fans resounded in the stadium.
And Marley, who hit the ball, was even more excited, putting up a 'pose' on the pitch and cheering loudly.
One by one, his teammates came over and hugged Marley.
And after watching the ball's hit, Lao Tang immediately called a timeout.
Looking at the dejected Rocket team members, Lao Tang said: "Hey, what's the matter, is the game over, isn't there still time, don't you think that if we kill it for a while, it's a very cool thing for the sun to pour a basin of cold water on their mouths when they are excited." If you don't want to lose, listen to my tactics. ”
"Now we have four pitchers, Mark, Clyde, Horry and Mario, and they're going to be all over the court in a minute, Hakeem covers Mark, Clyde pays attention, and when the ball gets to half-court, Clyde takes the ball and rushes into the box, remember to watch where your teammates are, your job is to compress their defensive space and let them all go for you. Mario, you're at the top of the circle, that's where you hit the most, Hollini is between 30 and 45 degrees on the left, Mark you pass the ball to the right side for me, Clyde ultimately you decide who to pass to, who is going to do the killout, you know. Old Tang drew a clear tactical layout on his tactical board.
"Understood"
"Okay, let's play"
The Phoenix, who was still excited, noticed that the Rockets had already entered the field.
Yell.
"Go home, Houstonians, you're doomed to take a defeat here."
"Die, Team Rocket."
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And so on a lot of trash talk.
The Rockets served, and as Old Tang predicted, they began to press.
However, Mark Jackson is also the demon who will be the third in assists in the future, and he is not afraid at all.
It took just over four seconds to get through the half and give it to Drexler.
After receiving the ball, the 'glider' rushed directly to the paint area without looking.
After taking off, look at the posture to have a strong slam dunk.
The Suns players, who were defending their respective opponents, let go of the defenders and encircled the 'gliders'.
What they didn't expect was that the 'glider's hand shook slightly, and the ball was passed.
The direction is none other than Hori.
There are 3 seconds left in the clock.
Horry catches the ball.
There are 2 seconds left.
Jump, shoot.
1 second left.
The ball hollows into the basket and turns up a white wave.
Time is over.
The final score was 106-104, and the Suns were killed.
The cheers of the fans who were ready to celebrate the team's victory in the stadium stopped abruptly.
The Rockets have won two in a row in the new season.;