Chapter 40: It Has to Be Su Hao (2/5)
At the end of the third quarter, the score on the court was 88-76, and the Rockets took the lead.
Su Hao played a very bright performance in the third quarter, and he delivered as many as 5 assists in more than 8 minutes!
Excellent game reading skills! Wide passing vision! Accurate passing!
Su Hao fully demonstrated the potential of an organization's core in this section!
At the same time, he scored 10 points himself!
He even grabbed 4 defensive rebounds along the way.
For a while, you can't tell whether it is Su Hao or Harden who is on the court during this period of time!
He has done the job that D'Antoni has given him perfectly!
However, the game was not decided in this quarter, because the Cavaliers also played quite well in this quarter.
Even Lefou, who was sluggish in the first two games, had an excellent performance of 14 points in a single quarter, which reminded people of his performance of 34 points in a single quarter two years ago.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Harden went into battle in advance, and Su Hao sat on the sidelines to rest.
Finally having a chance to catch his breath, he unconsciously looked at the Kardashian sisters not far away.
The Kardashian sisters are all the types that Harden likes, and Khloe has also talked to Harden.
In contrast, Jenner looks more oriental and less "Kardashian".
"Sue."
Just then, someone interrupted his thoughts.
He looked back and saw that it was Tucker, who had somehow found a piece of paper.
When it was handed to Su Hao, Su Hao found out that it was a technical statistics table.
"You've got a chance to get a triple-double tonight."
Tucker reminded as he pointed to his data bar.
25 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists.
That's his stats so far, and with just three more rebounds and one assist, that's ...... Three pairs!
Triple double in the finals!!
Before that, only two people in the NBA had ever achieved this feat!
One is the "logo man" Jerry? West, and the other one is James.
Jordan, Bird, "Magic" Johnson, Kobe Bryant have not achieved this achievement!
If Su Hao really did it, it would definitely be more shocking than his previous 12 three-pointers in a single game.
That's why Tucker came over to remind him.
Sometimes it's not all about ability, it's about whether you have an idea when the opportunity comes.
Without ideas, Kobe Bryant scored 62 points in the third quarter and refused to play in the last quarter;
Ideas like James' former teammate Ricky? Davis, in order to get a triple-double, he brushed his own basket!
"PJ, thank you."
Su Hao smiled and thanked Tucker.
Of course he had an idea.
A triple-double in the finals isn't a hard honor, but it's a lot because you have to make it to the finals first.
And it's about his contract for the new season.
He signed a three-year contract with the Rockets, with only the first year guaranteed, and a team option for the third year.
Don't ask why it's so pitiful, the second-round show has no say when he signs with the team, not to mention that he meets Darrell? Morey, the general manager known for his treacherous cunning.
So in order to get a better contract next summer, if he has the chance, he will definitely take this triple-double.
Just when Su Hao and Tucker were chatting off the court, the situation on the field changed dramatically.
Harden was broken off the break at the beginning of the third quarter, which is equivalent to sitting off the court for nearly a quarter.
Originally, the body had not warmed up after the intermission, but it turned out that after sitting for another session, the body was completely cold again.
The body is cold, and the state in which I got up before is gone.
On the Cavaliers' side, Tyronn Lue offered his trick: Dead James.
James didn't play in the third quarter, and then it started in the fourth quarter again.
Because of Lefou's recovery, James saved a lot of physical energy in the third quarter, and his current physical fitness is still sufficient.
The Cavaliers played a wave directly at the beginning of the fourth quarter, and in just over three minutes, they chased the difference to only 4 points.
This means that Su Hao's efforts in the third quarter were all in vain in an instant!
The cheers at the Quickloan Arena shook the sky, and a large number of fans stood up from their seats excitedly, cheering and waving their clenched fists at the same time.
Leading by 15 points is not a lead, it is useful to be ahead at the end of the game!
The Cavaliers were already in high spirits after their last big victory, and if they can turn defeat into victory and reverse the game tonight, the probability of winning the championship in one go is extremely high!
Although the game is not over yet, the pressure on the Rockets at this time is the biggest tonight.
D'Antoni had no other choice, he turned around and called Su Hao from the bench again.
Now that Harden can't get up all of a sudden, the only person he can rely on is Su Hao!
The timeout came back and the game continued.
Seeing Su Hao reappearing, the originally excited fans at the scene couldn't help but tangle their hearts.
Speaking of tonight, Su Hao's performance was better than Harden's.
No, it's not just about performance, it's about the impact on the game, or rather, the feeling of oppression!
As soon as Su Hao came on the field, they felt that the score that they had managed to catch up with was likely to be pulled away again.
It's an exaggeration to describe a role player with such a description, but tonight's Su Hao is like that!
The Rockets' offense, Su Hao is organizing with the ball!
This is the first time that Su Hao and Harden have been on the floor together!
The Cavaliers' reaction was also fast, waving on the sidelines, and the Cavaliers' defensive focus began to shift towards Su Hao.
Su Hao didn't panic, continued to stretch out his hand to signal tactics, and then waited for Capela to come out to block the dismantling, and after dismantling...... Straight to the weak elbow area!
The same tactic, it was Gordon on the weak side before, and his ability to create scoring was limited, but Harden was different!
Harden's sudden start at this time and Tucker's block had a chance.
The ball was sent to Harden for the first time, and Harden held the ball directly to the basket.
The ball had a good chance and Harden threw it before the help defense was in place.
"Phew!"
Out of the basket!
Although Harden has consciously adjusted his offensive style, his game is really too poor.
The rebound was picked off by Love, a long pass in the backcourt, the Cavaliers played a fast break, James received the ball and rushed to the frontcourt, and the high jump was a signature Zhan axe dunk to smash the ball into the basket!
The Quickloan Arena is completely boiling.
2 points!
The difference was chased to only one goal!
If you defend against a wave of Rockets' attacks, they will have a chance to tie or even overtake the score!
"Defend! Defend! ”
The stadium was filled with passionate shouts from the fans.
Su Hao's performance is still amazing, but Harden's state can't get up!
One Su Hao alone can't defeat them!
Su Hao continued to control the ball in the front court, and he felt that his eardrums were shaken a little painful.
The invisible sound seems to have turned into a tangible attack, and it is difficult to keep your composure in the middle of it.
Su Hao felt the pressure, but he still didn't show panic, and even he looked even more excited!
Assertive! Confident people will not be timid in the face of challenges, will not retreat, will only inspire a stronger competitive spirit!
He didn't call for blocking this time, and directly singled Lefou.
Moreover, the action is very fast and decisive! It's just a change of direction and then I choose a three-point shot!
This choice was completely unexpected by the Cavaliers, because Su Hao has been organizing the offense since the third quarter, and even if there is a score, it is a tactical opportunity.
But this goal just now was not, and it went straight to scoring!
The Cavaliers' pinch attack was not yet in place, and it was too late for Love to pounce hard.
The basketball whistled right over Lefou's head like a cannonball.
"Huh!"
And then go straight through the net!
Crucial three points!
This three-point point is like a five-finger mountain falling from the sky, and it forcibly suppressed the momentum of the Cavaliers!
D'Antoni exhaled a long breath when he saw it, and his face became relaxed.
Su Hao made Harden try a ball before attacking on his own, in other words, he made the right judgment based on the situation on the court.
Of course, the most important thing is that Su Hao can throw the ball in!
He showed a talent for playmaking, but he didn't leave behind his ability to score!
"You can trust me all the time, Coach!"
Su Hao's words echoed in D'Antoni's mind!