Rebirth of My Rocket Dynasty

Chapter 188 Stronger than imagined
When O'Neal wailed for his 'egg', the Rockets had already returned to their home court.

Seeing the Rockets coming back, Tiger was the happiest. For this reason, he ran to the airport specially, pulled the bus aside and asked in a low voice: "Hey, bus, did you do that on purpose to O'Neill?" .”

The bus quickly shook his head and said: "It was definitely not intentional. If it was intentional, Shaq would go to the hospital directly. It would be light to lie in the hospital for 2 months."

Hearing this, Tiger's mouth became O-shaped, and he said with some uncertainty: "You really know how to do such dirty tricks."

The bus scratched his head and said, "It's okay. When I was young, I learned a few tricks from the best wrestlers on the grassland and our place." Tiger was shocked when he heard this, and quickly lowered his voice and said, "I said Dude, you must insist on this matter and say that you didn't mean it, and don't say anything else."

The bus also lowered his voice and said: "Don't worry, I'm not a fool, boss, I know how to do it."

Tiger patted the bus with lingering fear, but he didn't know that since then, the bus has become the most intimidating inside defender in the league, which no one expected.

Even Bus, the instigator, didn't expect it, that is the strength of the American media. In the new ranking of top defenders in the league, Bus ranked third, second only to Africa Dashan and Rodman, especially Bus The broken 'egg' elbow was named the ultimate weapon in the alliance by the troublemakers.

Think about it, Ma Long's elbow is fierce and it just hits the opponent's face, but the elbow of the bus is definitely at the strategic level, and this thing can't be tolerated by a man.

But in China, the rumors are even more popular. Many sports BBS are admiring the power of the bus god elbow.

Fortunately, although the outside reports are flying all over the sky, the Rockets' various training has not been affected.

It's just that sometimes, the Rockets' players take the bus and make a little innocuous joke.

The Rockets ushered in a stronger opponent when they returned to their home court, and that was the San Antonio Spurs, the league champions of this season in their previous lives.

And this year's Spurs are even stronger, because Barkley knows that he can't play for a long time, and the cooperation between him and Duncan and Robinson is more tacit, although the suspension of the league has also had a great impact on them. But the tenacious defense of the Spurs' descendants this season is also gradually taking shape.

The Rockets will face the biggest challenge at home. Before the game, when Lao Tang gave his players a tactical lesson, he had already talked about the strongest opponents of the Rockets this year. The Spurs are definitely five-star level. The Spurs are strong. Has been deeply feared by the Rockets.

The elimination of the Jazz and the six games against the Rockets all illustrate the strength of the Spurs. The Houstonians don't want to be a stepping stone for others this season.

On March 1999, 3, preparations for the fierce battle between the Rockets and the Spurs began. Before the game, seeing the Rockets' plastic surgery, Barkley was dissatisfied for a while, because he wanted to go to the Rockets to win a championship, but was ruthlessly rejected by the Rockets. , then Barkley can only stay here with the Spurs.

Before the game, Olajuwon stepped forward and hugged Barkley and said: "Charles, I know you are very unwilling, but there is no way this is reality, this is the league."

Barkley said with some sadness: "Hey, don't talk about this, buddy, let's have a good match, at least you drove away that guy Michael, I'm already happy about that.

Olajuwon also said: "You are right, let us have a good fight."

Immediately, the two continued to exchange a few words, and were ready to start today's game. Beside the Rockets' bench, Scott Brooks was earnestly preparing for the game.

Lao Tang came over and said with concern: "How about Scott, the feeling of being a coach is different from being a player."

Brooks looked at the kind old Tang, and quickly said, "Yes, coach, as a player, you only need to play well, not as much as a coach."

Lao Tang patted Brooks on the shoulder and said in a low voice, "Work hard, Scott, I'm very optimistic about you."

Brooks nodded, and continued watching to prepare for the game.

At the referee's whistle, the game between the Rockets and the Spurs officially began.

After the start of the game, the Spurs showed a good competitive state. The anti-customer dominated the field and took advantage of the field. At this time, the Rockets were very tired and the players were weak. Let the Spurs seize the opportunity and play well. .

Looking at the situation on the court, Lao Tang also stood up nervously, directing the game from the sidelines, while Popovich was very comfortable, watching the Spurs game off the court.

Although, at the beginning of this season, the Spurs also encountered some troubles, but after a full run-in, the Spurs have shown their fangs at this time. After Steve Kerr, the Spurs' internal and external line configuration has become more perfect.

And it is this perfection that gives Popovich the strength to challenge the Rockets.

When the Spurs' outside line was able to make a three-pointer, the Rockets' defense was greatly tested, Robinson.The combination of Duncan and Barkley began to have a real chemical reaction. When the inside attack of the Spurs fell into the defensive quagmire of the opponent Rockets, the outside players of the Spurs could always throw three-pointers in the softest part of the shelf defense. ball.

Lao Tang discovered this situation at the first time, and his ability as a senior coach began to emerge.

Lao Tang made gestures on the sidelines, signaling the Rockets players to start zone defense, asking everyone to guard their own zones, and use the defensive capabilities of Rockets insiders Garnett and Olajuwon to secure the basket.

Let Horry and Bodiroga increase their ability to assist defense on the outside.

In the end, let Ray Allen stare at the Spurs' pitchers, so that the Spurs' attack range is limited, and the outside pitchers are stared to death.

The Rockets began to slowly restore the situation on the court, but just as the Rockets were about to start, the first quarter of the game ended.

The Spurs had a respite and took a short break.

Kerr and Mario Eli were put on the court at the same time, and Barkley began to connect the Spurs' offense in series.

Such a change made Lao Tang frowned, but everyone still clearly underestimated Barkley's power.

Barkley also did a good job in series games, no worse than the average point guard. This change made the Rockets a little at a loss when defending.

The Spurs once again had a certain advantage, but the Rockets were not so easy to deal with. Using their strong offensive ability, the Rockets still tightly bit the score and did not let the Spurs increase the score.

Looking at the Rockets clenching their teeth and silently biting the score, Popovich couldn't watch the game comfortably like in the first quarter, allowing his players to play freely.

The deep background of the Rockets makes the Spurs very difficult. The small-scale cooperation between the Rockets is seamless. A look and a movement can make the Rockets players perform classic cooperation on the court.

The Rockets rely on the tacit understanding of the players on the court to avoid being stretched by the Spurs.

However, Lao Tang also knows that this state can't last much, as long as the Spurs can touch the right pulse, the Rockets' small cooperation will basically lose their left and right.

But now how can the Rockets deal with the Spurs' internal and external offense? Lao Tang is very upset now.

It may be that the authorities are obsessed, but the bystanders will know.

Tiger also saw all this on the sidelines, but as a fan, Tiger didn't want the coach to think so much. He just knows that the Rockets' offense on the court is not strong enough.

Looking at Lao Tang who was a little anxious, Tiger whispered in Lao Tang's ear: "Since we can't defend, let's attack."

In a word, Lao Tang was completely sober.

That's right, since I can't guard against you, let's compete to attack.

Thinking of this, Lao Tang suddenly stood up from his seat, waved and called Big Ben and Saulius.

With Olajuwon and Horry replaced, the Rockets are ready to attack.

Popovich watched the Rockets' substitutions, and felt a sudden, he knew that the Rockets had started to risk their lives.

It seems that there are not many people in his team who can withstand the fast break. Barkley, Robinson, Mario Eli, and Cole are all quite old.

The Rockets' change of tactics directly hit the Spurs' weakness.

With 5 minutes left in the second quarter, the Rockets began to speed up, and the Rockets, which began to rage, exploded in an instant with their violent attack power.

The Rockets, who were still 7 points behind just now, scored 2 points in a row within 14 minutes.

The Spurs were confused by the Rockets' combination of punches. Seeing that things were not good, Popovich hurriedly called a timeout.

After the timeout, the Spurs finally stabilized their position and wore out the last time of the second quarter.

What the Spurs didn't expect was that the Rockets switched the positions of the two sides in the last 5 minutes of the second quarter.

The Rockets' tactics were very effective and timely. Looking at the score of 58:51 in the first half, the Rockets broke out in an instant, and the efforts of the Spurs in the first half were wiped out.

Seeing the depressed Spurs players walk into the player tunnel, Lao Tang was very emotional. If he hadn't been reminded, today's Rockets would definitely have entered a dead end.

Whether to lose or not is a small matter. If you lose momentum, it will be troublesome. Now the Spurs can already pose a threat to the Rockets.

However, the current Spurs have been caught by the Rockets.

A team composed of a group of old men is stable enough, but their physical fitness and physical condition have become their biggest obstacles.

The youngest in the plastic surgery in the entire second quarter is Duncan, but if you let Duncan defend the Rockets alone, isn't that a joke?

Steve Kerr is very good, and his open three-pointers are also very accurate, but as long as such a player is followed by others, he will lose the greatest effect.

Mario Eli is also like this, and he is still very experienced in defending the Rockets against Barkley.

Robinson has to deal with Olajuwon, Bus and Ben.

Duncan is enough to deal with Garnett. Can those people on your bench compare with the Rockets?

Lao Tang, who had regained his clarity, looked at the departing Spurs players, and said coldly in his heart: The Rockets are not so easy to take advantage of.

　Ask for everything you can ask for, thank you from the heavens
　　
　
(End of this chapter)