Chapter 123 [No Yao and no Mai, the rocket is stronger!] 】

The attack of the first section of the rocket is a world-famous book - "How Steel is Made"!

The Spurs led the Rockets by 14 points 27-13, and the 13 points in a single quarter also set a new low for the Rockets in a single quarter this season.

The Spurs unexpectedly played a fast break, with Ginobili and Parker acting as attackers. Fisher couldn't keep up with Parker's speed, and was successfully broken by the opponent in a row, for which Yao Ming also paid two fouls.

The Spurs' backcourt double-gun dazzling and completely overwhelmed the Rockets MVP. Maddie shot 1 of 7, Yao Ming also scored only 4 points, and went off the court with two fouls.

Drexler unceremoniously expressed his displeasure with Maddie. "Maddie knows how to shoot strongly, but if she doesn't feel good, she still continues to shoot, and she really doesn't have room to carry the ball before she thinks of her teammates, and the MVP is a bit unworthy of the name. Could it be that Coach Van Gundy arranged it? Insist on letting Maddie go it alone. ”

"I don't think it's the Rockets' arrangement, and I look at Hayes's expression and seem a little unhappy." Matt Bullard said.

Hayes was really angry, the Spurs saw that Maddie had a poor hand, he didn't send someone to wrap up, he didn't prevent the breakthrough from shooting, Maddie saw the trap and stepped on it, and he couldn't shoot in a row, Hayes faced Finley, the "old man", full of confidence, but he couldn't receive the pass, and he had nowhere to use his strength.

It was Hayes' most humiliating game since entering the playoffs. He sat down in his chair and said nothing.

Maddie began to deliberately establish himself as a core player on the court, but he was very unfortunate in his grasp of the timing of his shots.

Jeff Van Gundy put Yao Ming and Maddy, the two core of the team, on the bench together. Then, as usual, when the positional battle could not open the situation, a run-and-bomb lineup was dispatched.

On the Rockets, Van Gundy believes in Hayes the most.

When Maddie and Yao Ming appeared on the court together, the Rockets' offense was always very tangled, because the two were incompatible. The media advocates rocket dual-core, but in fact, it is all said.

When Yao Ming is on the field, if he doesn't attack, his characteristics can't be brought into play. At this time, the tactic is nothing more than the outside line begins to pass until Yao Ming is successfully stuck in the low position, if Yao Ming can not receive the ball on one side, he will run from the bottom line to the weak side, and at the same time the ball will be transferred in the same direction on the outside line, until the bottom line is hoisted to Yao Ming who has just moved, if it is not good, the outside player will choose to break through or pretend to break through and pass again.

This set of tactics known to everyone on the earth can certainly maximize Yao Ming's advantages, but the lack of change in the attack allows the defender's bag to master the best timing and rhythm. Another consequence is that the person who gives Yao Ming the outside lob begins to hesitate, loses his creativity, wants to pass but does not dare to pass, often loses the best opportunity, and sometimes gives the opponent time and space to intercept.

With Yao Ming occupying space on the inside, Maddie's offense is a jump shot of "pulling onions on dry land", but unfortunately sometimes the ground is too dry, and he can't always pull it up, and he can't make any effort, just like today, the ball has smashed the front of the basket, and it is cold to see people's hearts, and I want to scold my mother. Maddie is the type of player who has to play with the ball. Yao Ming is not here, he will play better.

The Rockets Big Three are the only ones who can provide a stable contribution to the team no matter how they play, even if they don't score, they can grab rebounds, and he scored 5 backcourt rebounds in the first quarter.

"David and Paul (Millsap) play inside, Chuck at the core, Van (Weaver) watch the air cut, Vaslis (Spanolys) show your speed, everybody has to run." Van Gundy made four substitutions, and the rocket picked up speed.

The Spurs made a change, Ginobili came off the break and replaced veteran Brent Barry, with Robert Hawley replacing Duncan.

Parker vs. Spanoulis, there is no speed advantage, the two have played each other at the World Championships, Parker does not dare to underestimate Spanolys. Spanoulis played off the bench with the Rockets because of tactical issues, and if he were put on a fast team with an offense-oriented focus, he would be much more than that.

Hawley blocked, Parker passed Spanouerys, and Millsap made up the defense. Hayes followed up from the side and cut off the basketball before the opposition passed. Hayes guessed that the Spurs would not be able to let Parker pass back to Hawley, who averaged 5 points per game, to attack, nor would they let Finley force him, and the most certain offensive point now is Parker. So he let go of his defender and pinched Parker.

"Good shot!" Drexler shouted.

Van Gundy also jumped up from his seat.

Snapping the ball in Parker's hand, Hayes immediately went on a fast break. Parker was wondering why Hayes didn't pick up the ball when Weaver struck it out with lightning strikes, stabbed the ball forward, and then accelerated to chase it. Weaver's move was unreasonable, but the speed was even more unreasonable, leaving Barry Sr. and Parker, who started slowly, behind him in two steps.

Weaver hands the ball to Hayes. 2 to 1 in the frontcourt. Hayes glanced at the situation, followed Finley into the inside, threw the ball to the rebound, Weaver plugged in the back row, and took the cricket with both hands! 27 to 15.

"It's so beautiful! This goal is definitely on this year's highlights!" Matt Bullard sighed.

"Yao Ming and Maddie are off the court, and the rocket is about to get up. Hayes often plays fast-break with a group of benches, and the Rockets can play the Suns-style game. Drexler said excitedly: "This is the momentum of a championship." ”

Parker's breakthrough was successful, but the Rockets had set a trap for his breakthrough. Parker cut in and suffered a loss in height and was making a tried-and-true throw to the rim, but he underestimated the Rockets' ability to go inside right now. David Lee is also a quality man, and he took off sideways and gave Parker a big hat.

Hayes picked up the basketball, dribbled past Finley, who was on a gambling steal, and handed the ball to the speeding Spanolys. Spanosri drew Barry's defense and went back to the basket to follow Weaver. Weaver smashes the basketball with one hand! 27 to 17.

Spurs request a substitution. A tall, thin striker who had never played before was replaced by Finley. The second quarter had just begun, and Vicky had no intention of switching to the main force. He hopes that the substitutes can hold on for a while, exchange time for the main team to rest, and distribute their physical strength reasonably.

The Spurs offense opened up the formation, and Hayes felt a trace of disdain in his heart in the face of this guy he had never seen before. How strong can a substitute be? The offense will certainly not be handed over to him. How could a coach be stupid enough to use a substitute to challenge the opposing defensive giant? Thinking of this, Hayes let go of his defender once again and went to trap Parker.

This time, Parker passed the ball out. The ball was in the hands of the substitute Finley and there was an opening in the middle, with Hayes and Millsap ready to fill in, but the substitute's performance took everyone by surprise. He accelerated in two steps and jumped one step before the free-throw line...... There is even a lever movement in the air. Smash the basketball in!

29 to 17. The audience erupted in a neat exclamation.

Hayes's first thought was - you kid also crossed over, right? Then he remembered a man, and that substitute was James White!

If it weren't for Bowen's injury, White would have struggled to get a chance to play, and has been in the development league all the time. Now that the Spurs are really unavailable, White is on the playoff side. His defense is not good, but when it comes to bounce and explosiveness, there are few people on the planet who can match him.

Hayes was surprised and regained his composure, it was not a big deal to be able to dunk. The rocket is now on three muscles, and it is not a problem to ravage the bouncing man.

The Rockets fell into position, Hayes took advantage of Millsap's blockade to break through and easily entered the interior, and Hawley stepped forward to make up for the defense. Hayes handed the ball back to Millsap, who hit a shot high post. 29 to 19.

Not only David Lee, Millsap also has a good half-volley, seeing Hayes's results, Millsap sees Hayes as a goal, practicing shooting, and getting open opportunities, he can also take advantage of it.

When Spurs Duncan is not there, there is no backbone. As with the offensive routine, Hawley is much less of a pick-and-roll threat than Duncan. Millsap could push him out of the three-second zone with his strength. Hawley couldn't shoot, David Lee grabbed the rebound and made a long pass to Hayes, the Rockets fast-break, 2 to 2 in the frontcourt, Hayes handed it to Weaver, Weaver dummy the basket to attract Barry to block, and then returned the ball to Hayes. Hayes bumped into White, who was 201cm tall and weighed only 92kg, into the basket and jumped on both legs. White chose to foul, but Hayes didn't feel the resistance at all and pushed White away with both hands to dunk the basketball.

The free throw was also hit, 29-22.

The Spurs were forced to switch to the main team, with Duncan returning to the court with Ginobili and replacing White and Barry, with Hawley moving to the small forward position to defend Hayes. Seeing this, the Rockets also replaced Weaver, who had a good performance, with Battier.

Duncan wants the ball to be on David Lee. The height difference between the two was not large, and with the interference of David Lee, Duncan turned around and missed a jumper, and Millsap grabbed the rebound. The Rockets continued to play fast, and Spanoolis advanced to the front court and handed it to Hayes, who took it on his back and passed it to David Lee, who followed up in the middle. David Lee held the basketball, squeezed Oberto with his body, forced a breakthrough, and dunked the basketball with one hand. 29 to 24.

"David Lee! Beautiful, perfect pass! The Rockets played a beautiful team during this time, and the score was only 5 points away! Drexler drew cheers from the crowd with his rousing voice!

The stadium was boiling. The Rockets are crazy about chasing points, Hayes has sent assists in a row, and under his leadership, the Rockets have played with momentum, and it is hard to imagine that the Rockets have four benches on the court during this time.

The Rockets' offensive momentum was hard to contain, and Vicky called a timeout.

"Tim (Duncan) and Hayes and Manu (Ginobili) are always on guard and have to restrain him and cut him off from the rest of his teammates. Francisco (Elson) went up and resisted David Lee and didn't let him go to the basket. Vicky said.

After speaking, Vicky muttered in a low voice: "Without Yao Ming and Maddie, the rocket is stronger." ”

(To be continued)