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Chapter 60 Christmas War (recommended ticket monthly ticket collection)

12 month 25 day.

There are a total of 5 games in the Christmas War, one of which is the Bucks vs. Rockets.

Before the start of the game, the Bucks' home tickets were already sold out, and the Chinese fans on the other side of the ocean even pushed the game to a climax a few days ago.

Fans were heated to the extreme.

Penguin Sports, CCTV, News Network, Evening News, Forum Post Bar, Sohu Sports.
Wherever fans can see it, the front page of the front page is all about the Christmas game between the Bucks and the Rockets.

On the night of the game, major sports news media poured into the Bradley Arena, ready to rush to report the game.

CCTV5 commentary scene.

Yu Jia said enthusiastically: "Every audience friend, good morning!
Today we are broadcasting the American NBA professional basketball game. The Houston Rockets challenged the Milwaukee Bucks away. "

Zhang Weiping said from the side: "This game is not just a Christmas game, but also the first encounter between the Rockets and the Bucks this season.

Chinese Derby, Dayao vs. UAE! "

Zhang Weiping is looking forward to this match.

Because this is the first time Yi Jianlian has met Yao Ming since he changed to the center position, and the two will also face each other directly on the field for the first time.

Moreover, the Bucks' record and strength have improved by leaps and bounds this season, which is enough to become the Rockets' opponents.

So this will be completely different from the obvious strengths and weaknesses of the two teams when the two met in the past.

This game, no matter for the two teams or the players, is a game of great significance.

on the field.

Barkley grinned and said, "I originally thought that the Lakers VS Cavaliers next door would be the most eye-catching match of this year's Christmas game.

As a result, who would have thought that this Chinese derby would be even more popular. "

Kenny Smith pointed to the first row of spectators on the field and smiled: "Look who is attracted to this Christmas game.

League vice president Adam Silver, Reggie Miller, basketball god Michael Jordan"

At this time, the fans on the court let out a sound of restlessness.

Because the photographer at the scene just pointed the camera at Michael Jordan, who was sitting in the middle of the first row of audience seats.

"Look everyone, Michael Jordan is wearing his six championship rings to watch the game again."

"But why does he wear two rings on his middle finger?"

"Who is he pretending to show?"

Adam Silver, who was sitting beside Jordan, sighed helplessly.

As long as Jordan appears on the court, it will be indispensable for fans to discuss and become the focus of attention.

The point is that this guy is also extremely arrogant, always likes to wear his championship ring to show off.

But tonight, he put on six rings at once, which is a bit unusual.

"Who is he wearing it for?"

Xiao Hua continued to look at Jordan's side, Reggie Miller happened to be sitting next to him, at this time the other's face was as black as coal.

Jordan touched Reggie Miller's thigh with his ring-covered hand and said, "Reggie, who are you rooting for tonight?"

"I heard that the Bucks are gaining momentum recently, you don't want to support them, do you?"

"I don't believe that a combination with Yao Ming and McGrady will lose to this group of rookies."

Reggie Miller gave Jordan a blank look, not knowing that the other party was just playing with his right hand that had nowhere to rest.

He cursed and said, "Take your hand that pushed Russell away from my leg, it's disgusting to watch."

Bucks players bench.

Li Lai was a little surprised by the atmosphere in the Bradley Arena tonight.

This scene is much more atmospheric than the opening game.

Bucks fans have been chanting to win this game, and among these fans are the most small fans.

Hammond said triumphantly in the audience behind him: "We have gained a lot of young fans this season, and they like to watch our games very much."

Li Lai nodded, and then looked at Yao Ming and Mai Di who were warming up on the court.

"Yao Ming has an ability value of 94 and a potential value of 96."

"McGrady's ability value is 91, and his potential value is 95."

Li Lai let out a long breath.

This is the first time the Bucks have encountered a team with two players with an ability value above 90 at the same time.

It's no wonder ESPN has named the Rockets this season's fifth favorite in the title race.

"It's just that this year should also be McGrady's last peak."

If Li Lai remembers well, ESPN will drop McGrady's strength directly to 77 next year.

At that time, this also triggered a war of words among countless fans.

At that time, all the Rockets fans said that this ability value was definitely an insult to Tracy, the white horse and silver gun.

But fans of other teams said that the ability value of 77 is already a bit high.

Regardless of who was right and who was wrong in the debate back then, judging from the results alone, McGrady has indeed not recovered to his previous level after this season, and he even lost his starting strength.

Tyronn Lue reminded: "This season McGrady played intermittently due to waist and shoulder injuries, so the touch is good and bad. This is a point we can target."

McGrady is currently averaging 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game. Due to injuries, he has not even scored a game with more than 30 points this season.

The Rockets still have a record of 17 wins and 10 losses in the fourth place in the Western Conference, which is entirely supported by Yao Ming alone.

Yao Ming averaged 25 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 blocks per game, which is the biggest contributor to the Rockets' ability to stand out in the wild West this season.

It wasn't until this time that a possibility began to emerge in the hearts of the Rockets' management, that is, Yao Ming might be the better leader of the team.

Li Lai called Artest to his side and said, "Ron, you will lead the defense against Tracy McGrady throughout this game, but you need to change the way you defend him.

Let him conduct more one-on-one offenses instead of driving his teammates' offenses. "

Artest quickly understood the purpose of Li Lai's defensive arrangement.

McGrady can pass the ball. At the peak of his career, he even averaged 7 assists per game.

If it weren't for the sluggish contribution on the defensive end, he might even be the most versatile of the four major points.

"But McGrady's height and wingspan are too exaggerated, and I may not be able to prevent him from pulling.

This guy simply falsely reported his height. He is 203cm, at least 206cm upwards, and his wingspan is 218cm. "

Artest said helplessly.

Of course Li Lai knew that Artest was only 201cm tall.

When defending such a tall and long-armed shooting player, Artest's defensive ability is not dominant.

Anthony, who played against the Nuggets last time, is the best example.

Li said: "It doesn't matter, always give him defensive pressure, if he can still score, then we admit it.

Our main goal in this game is to limit Yao Ming, as for the rest, we will talk about it during the game. "

The reason why Li Lai let Artest defend McGrady alone is that besides wanting more players to limit Yao Ming, there is another more important reason.

He wanted to see if the current Yao Ming was the number one center in the league!

So the Bucks will do everything possible to force Yao Ming to show all his strength.

Speaking of this, Li Lai took a special look at Artest, and continued: "Of course, try to protect McGrady as much as possible. I don't want to see him get hurt."

Artest said proudly: "Coach, don't worry, I haven't been down to defending by hurting people and trying to reimburse other people's careers.

I'm Ron Artest! "

Li Lai is very confident in Artest on this point.

He's not a bad guy like Bowen.

"So China Derby, let's start."

on the field.

The referee blows his whistle and the game begins.

　It's Monday, brothers, cast your votes.

　　I love you guys.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)