Standing at the top of the arc, Francis glanced up at Bruce Bowen, who was defending him in front of him.

When it comes to the Western Conference finals, the Spurs also have a certain focus on the Rockets.

Bruce Bowen, the team's current strongest defensive ability in the back line, was specially arranged to defend Francis.

In this way, the play of the Rockets' outside players can be limited to a certain extent.

Of course, if Han Ning had put Ginobili in the starting lineup, the situation might have been different.

It's just that the basketball game is not a simple comparison.

Ball, still played by people.

Without a great win rate, any tactic is equivalent to taking a risk.

Therefore, Han Ning will not sacrifice the depth of the Rockets' bench in order to ensure the strength of the starting lineup.

Francis faced with Bruce Bowen's defense, didn't hesitate too much, and rushed straight to the right.

However, Bruce Bowen was also quick to react and immediately followed.

Tightly clinging to Francis's body.

For a while, it was difficult for Francis to get up again to break through, and in desperation, he had to stop.

Turning his head, he threw the basketball in his hand into the hands of Da Yao, who had just rushed to the high position.

Da Yao took a pass from Francis and looked up.

Seeing that David Robinson hadn't stepped forward to defend yet, he shot straight away.

"Huh!"

The independent action of the golden rooster made David Robinson, who came quickly, not even have a chance to jump.

Two points scored.

The Rockets took the lead.

Turning their heads, the Spurs also started to attack.

Tony Parker took the ball to the front court and passed the ball directly to Duncan in the low post.

Duncan turned his back to the basket.

Shaking his shoulders slightly, he shook Kenny Thomas, who was defending him, a little distance away and turned directly to shoot.

"Bang!"

"Huh!"

Familiar slap shots.

The equaliser was made.

There was a back-and-forth between the two sides.

But I haven't been able to distinguish between high and low.

By the end of the first quarter, the score was tied at 24-24.

It seems that the two teams are evenly matched.

Even the two commentators in the Huaxia broadcast room thought so.

"It was a really exciting game! The strength of the two teams is equal! The score has been very anxious! Until now, no team has had a margin of more than 4 points! Su Dong said softly.

Zhang Weiping, who was on the side, also said: "Yes." The current strength of the Rockets is really not to be underestimated! The Spurs won't be able to restrain the Rockets for a while. ”

Under the commentary of the two, many Chinese fans are also full of confidence in the Rockets.

But Han Ning didn't think so!

Team Rocket is actually in a disadvantageous situation right now!

In terms of scores, the two teams are indeed evenly matched.

But in order not to let the Spurs pull away the score, Han Ning put Da Yao on the court and played for more than 8 minutes!

This is much more than the usual playing time of Da Yao!

Even with the skill of Golden Rooster Independence, it can reduce the consumption of physical strength.

But the effect is also very limited!

It doesn't make Da Yao go from an average of playing time in his early twenties to an average of more than 30 minutes per game!

Looking at Da Yao, who was sitting on the bench and panting constantly, Han Ning couldn't help frowning.

And so it goes.

When the fourth quarter of the game is played, Da Yao's physical strength will collapse!

Team Rocket is in danger!

The second quarter begins.

Spurs attack.

Young Duncan was very strong in terms of physical strength.

Even though the Rockets have replaced the bench, he is still active on the court.

Tony Parker came to the front court with the ball and passed the basketball to Duncan again.

Duncan didn't care about Dazhi's defense.

Truly.

Even though his strength has increased a lot, Dazhi is still not good at defense.

Punched on the back.

One, two, three.

Successfully pushed Dazhi to the basket, then quickly turned around, raised the basketball with his right hand, and then hooked it lightly.

"Huh!"

Two points were scored.

Then it was the turn of Team Rocket to attack.

Somewhat unexpectedly.

The Rockets' bench lineup, which was invincible in the league in the past, is now deflated in front of the Spurs.

Spurs backup point guard Stephen Jackson, who defends Ginobili, has been close to Ginobili from the moment he has the ball.

Don't give the Rockets' bench players a chance to bombard at all.

It directly lowered the offensive tempo of the Rockets.

Seeing this scene, Han Ning also became nervous while standing on the sidelines.

The Rockets' bench lineup looks like they have a lot of firepower.

Several guys can shoot a three-pointer or two.

But this is based on a wide range of running movements.

Only by speeding up the pace of the offense and leaving the opposition players without time to do a tight defense can the scoring efficiency of the Rockets' bench become stable.

Now the Spurs are using only one Martial Saint to reduce the offensive tempo of the Rockets.

It really made the Rockets a little uncomfortable.

It can also be seen that the playoffs are very different from the regular season.

In the regular season, the Spurs don't play that way.

Now, the Rockets' bench lineup can only play a positional battle with the Spurs.

Ginobili dribbled to the front court against Stephen Jackson's defense.

Then all of a sudden, the speed rushed towards the right bottom line.

Dazhi hurriedly stepped forward to make a block.

Then we came to the 45° angle outside the three-point line.

With the help of Dazhi's blocking, Ginobili rushed over and threw the basketball directly behind him and passed the basketball over.

After receiving the pass from Ginobili, Dazhi did not hesitate and threw it directly.

"Bang dang!"

The basketball smashes the basket and comes out.

Han Ning's three-point bonus card for the team, although it looks very strong.

It can increase each player's three-point shooting percentage by 10 percent.

But the effect of 40 percent plus 10 percent is not the same as 10 percent plus 10 percent.

in other words

The game is still played by people.

If the player's condition or shooting selection is not good.

Then even if there is a bonus, it is useless.

This is also the reason why Han Ning has always regarded the bonus card provided by the system as an auxiliary tool, but has never used it as a successful killer tool.

Gradually, the Spurs' offense became smoother and smoother.

And the shooting percentage of the Rockets' bench lineup began to decline.

The score between the two teams was gradually pulled apart.

After three or four minutes of the second quarter, the Spurs took a six-point lead.

As a last resort, Han Ning had no choice but to put Da Yao and other main players back on the field.

Keep fighting.

Even if Da Yao's physical strength recovers, the score gap is estimated to be unable to catch up.

And after Popovich saw Han Ning's movements, he immediately replaced Duncan and others on the court.

Looking at Han Ning, who had dug a pit for himself before, Popovich couldn't help but laugh evilly in his heart.

"Boy, the playoffs aren't that simple! You're dead this time! ”