NBA: Art is trash talk

Chapter 426 Winning
After Battier went to defend He Xinghui, McGrady will defend Millsap.

Millsap's strength is more than enough to play a power forward, but playing McGrady is actually a misplacement.

Unfortunately, his experience is not rich enough to make good use of this advantage.

He simply hooved in and finished with a jumper.

The efficiency of this offensive method is not too high, and sometimes it will be blocked by Yao Ming.

The Rockets' interior defense ranks first in the league.

This season, the Rockets are actually winning on defense.

Against the teams playing positional battles, the Rockets have a high winning percentage.

But against three-point teams like the Cavaliers, Suns, and Magic, the Rockets' winning percentage is much lower.

Unfortunately, the Clippers are also a three-point team.

After Millsap missed the offense, the Clippers began to increase their outside shots.

Even Gasol retreated to the outside line, Hayes did not follow out, Gasol shot directly.

Hayes followed, and Gasol and He Xinghui cooperated to create opportunities for misplacement.

After the tactics were completed, the defender in front of He Xinghui became Hayes.

Hayes has good strength but poor agility, and He Xinghui easily passed him.

When they got to the basket, the Rockets only had Yao Ming, and he had nothing to do with He Xinghui.

Offensive and defensive transition, the Rockets continued to attack the inside.

They only have one Battier outside who can shoot three-pointers.

McGrady was able to shoot three-pointers before, but this season McGrady's three-point shooting percentage has dropped to 28%, which is terrible.

What's even more outrageous is that he averaged 4.5 three-pointers per game, averaging 23 points on 21 shots per game.

Yao Ming wanted the ball, Alston passed the ball, and Yao Ming was immediately double-teamed by the two.

Yao Ming took a quick look at the positions of his teammates, but he didn't find a good opportunity to pass the ball, so he simply made a strong shot himself.

For a team core like him, it is too difficult to find open opportunities.

Basically, if you have a good chance, you have to vote.

The ball missed and the Rockets retreated quickly.

The Clippers failed to make a fast break, and He Xinghui continued to contain the outside line.

Gasol made a three-pointer and missed.

The problem is not big.

The Rockets counterattacked, and Alston broke through Livingston, and then made a sudden stop for a jumper.

The ball missed.

This season, Alstom's shooting percentage is also terrible.

"Why do I feel that the Rockets are so weak?"

Some Chinese fans couldn't help complaining.

"Because Battier was blocked to death, others couldn't open up space on the outside. The Clippers needed to block the inside line, and the Rockets were blind."

Among the Chinese fans, there are also some football masters who can see the Rockets' problems at a glance.

Of course, the Rockets management also knows this problem, but there is no way to solve it.

Every team is vying for excellent players, and if they want to get them, they must exchange them for similar players.

In NBA transactions, it is actually very difficult to unilaterally take advantage of it.

Gasol grabbed the rebound and the Clippers counterattacked.

He Xinghui was entangled by Battier and couldn't find a chance to catch the ball.

The Clippers allow others to attack.

Gasol catches the ball and throws a long two-pointer, and the goal is scored.

Subsequently, Adelman replaced Hayes with Scola.

On the one hand, it is to add an offensive point, on the other hand, Scola is more suitable for defending Gasol than Hayes.

This adjustment took effect immediately, and Scola made a mid-range shot as soon as he played.

Gasol wants to help defend Yao Ming at the basket at any time, so naturally he can't go out of the penalty area.

And Scola has range and can shoot mid-range.

The Rockets adjusted, but Dunleavy was unmoved.

The defensive end is not strong, and Dunleavy is never in a hurry.

After all, the Clippers don't win on defense.As long as the offense is better than the opponent, it's over.

The Clippers counterattacked, He Xinghui's smart skills took effect, and the running route was beyond Battier's expectations.

After he reacted, half of He Xinghui's body had passed him, so he could only chase instead of 'blocking' before.

He Xinghui received the ball and Battier caught up.

But it was too late at this time, and He Xinghui, who had the ball in his hand, was particularly threatening.

Battier focused on defending against He Xinghui's shots, but He Xinghui forced a breakthrough.

It was too late for Battier to start again, so he could only watch helplessly as he was passed.

Subsequently, He Xinghui went to the basket and scored with the bar.

Although Yao Ming's defense in the penalty area is top-notch, he is not easy to defend against He Xinghui, because He Xinghui has too many choices.

He can shoot on his own or pass after attracting defenses.

In the next round, the Clippers repeated their tricks.

Yao Ming couldn't bear it, and rushed to defend, but was fouled by He Xinghui.

He Xinghui walked to the free throw line and made two free throws.

The Rockets suffered a big loss, not only losing 2 points, but also making Yao Ming pay for a foul.

As the core of the Rockets, Yao Ming must control the number of fouls.

Otherwise, the rocket's system will almost collapse.

Yao Ming naturally knew this, reminding himself to be careful.

Offensive and defensive transition, McGrady made a three-pointer from the outside.

Although not allowed, but he still voted.

He will be abandoned by the Rockets next year. If there is a choice, the Rockets actually want to trade him out now, with Yao Ming as the core.

As long as McGrady can return with a 3D player, the Rockets will make a lot of money.

McGrady is so worthless now.

Yao Ming struggled to grab the offensive rebound, but Kaman blocked the second attack and went to the free throw line.

Yao Ming also made two free throws.

"At the critical moment, we still have to watch Dayao."

Zhang rationally sighed.

He is not a fan, so it is not good to say that McGrady is dead.

The Clippers counterattacked, and He Xinghui used the cover of his teammates to catch the ball and made a three-pointer, which scored.

The Rockets still can't solve He Xinghui's point.

But this is not a shameful thing, anyway, the other 28 teams can not solve this problem.

In the transition between offense and defense, Alston saw that he had a good chance and chose to shoot by himself.

It's a pity the ball didn't go in.

The Rockets fans watched and shook their heads. Their team Alstom is already extremely disgusting, but unfortunately the team can't replace a good point guard.

In the transition between offense and defense, Alston completed the redemption, stole Livingston, and made a fast break alone.

However, when he was about to rush to the Clippers basket, he turned his head and found that He Xinghui was chasing behind him.

He braked directly and didn't dare to make a layup.

There is no way, He Xinghui's deterrent power is so terrifying.

In the game, He Xinghui has completed many chases.

Although the media will still say that He Xinghui's defense is not good, most coaches and players will not believe the nonsense of the media.

Alston gave up the fast break and waited for his teammates to catch up before reorganizing the offense.

As a result, Scola missed a shot.

Yao Mingming made a trip, wasting a lot of physical strength, and didn't get any benefits.

Eight minutes into the first quarter, Yao Ming was replaced by Uncle Mu.

He Xinghui did not go, Kaman and Livingston went first.

Chen Jianghua and Barkley were replaced.

Deng Lewei is very sensible, knowing that this is a Chinese derby, he gave Chen Jianghua some opportunities.

Of course, the main reason is that now that the Clippers are leading, he can play more casually.

The Clippers attacked, He Xinghui attracted defense from the outside, and the rest of the Clippers stormed the inside.

Barkley faced Uncle Mu.

Although Barkley has retired for seven or eight years, he is not necessarily older than Uncle Mu.

Barkley arched Uncle Mu, then turned around and shot a jumper.

At first glance, the posture is quite chic.

The ball is in.

Barkley laughed and returned to the defense.

His shooting percentage this season is actually not high. Every time he makes a shot, he can be happy for a long time.

Rockets attack, McGrady began to take over the shot.

The difference between taking over a shot and taking over a game is that one takes more shots and scores more.The other is to shoot more and score less.

McGrady hit the iron frequently, and the Clippers set off a wave of offensive climax.

When Yao Ming was off the court, the Rockets only lost by 4 points.

By the end of the first quarter, the Rockets had already lost by 9 points.

Lost by 9 points in a single quarter, fans who supported the Rockets sighed in advance.

They all know that it is very difficult to reverse the Clippers.

In the first quarter of the game, the Rockets' death sentence was basically announced.

Of course, Adelman doesn't think so.

He is still actively arranging tactics.

Just now He Xinghui played the full first quarter, which means that He Xinghui will rest for a period of time in the second quarter, and the Rockets have a chance to chase points.

If He Xinghui failed to catch up with the score when he rested, then he could really give up.

In the second quarter, the Clippers' lineup was Livingston, Jaylen Rose, Craig, Millsap, and Milicic.

This lineup is very weak, and there is no one who can take the lead.

Of course, the Rockets are not much better here.

Their sub-section lineup is Luther Head, Wells, Landry, Scola, Hayes.

In this lineup, there is no leader.

At the beginning of the game, the Clippers' offensive points were Livingston and Millsap.

However, Millsap's state is average today. Livingston hit the inside a few times, but he didn't take advantage.

On the Rockets' side is Lord Scola, whose mid-range is very good, but it's a pity that Millsap's defensive skills have gradually matured.

Relying on mobility, Millsap can defend very outside. Scola's few shots are not good, and he made 3 of 1 shots.

The rookies of the two teams pecked at each other, Adelman couldn't sit still and replaced Tracy McGrady.

McGrady played very hard in the main lineup, but the level of abuse is still there.

Facing Jaylen Rose, McGrady scored two goals in a row.

It is now the norm for McGrady to score points on the bench.

The Rockets want to make his stats look better so that they can be sold at a good price.

Unfortunately, the managers of other teams are not stupid.

Even though McGrady still has 20+ data, but no one wants it.

After playing as a substitute for a few minutes, Yao Ming returned to the court again.

The Clippers also went to Gasol and Kaman, and they went to block Yao Ming together.

Halfway through the second quarter, He Xinghui played again.

When he played, the Clippers were still leading by 6 points.

In other words, when He Xinghui rested, the Rockets chased for 3 points.

This obviously did not meet Adelman's request.

After He Xinghui came on the field, he directly got open opportunities by running.

Missed the first shot.

However, He Xinghui hit a 3-pointer the second time.

Even if it's 2 of 1, the Rockets can't stand it, because He Xinghui only shoots three-pointers.

"Teaming."

Seeing that Battier couldn't solve He Xinghui, Adelman had no choice but to make a bad move.

Double-teaming is a forced and helpless choice.

McGrady and Battier double-teamed He Xinghui, and Craig, who was missed, also made a three-pointer and scored.

In the original time and space, Craig can also shoot three-pointers, but very few shots.

And now, in the Clippers, he coaches three-pointers.

At this time, his three-pointer is already at a good level, and he is at least [-]% sure when there is an empty spot.

On the next possession, Craig caught another pass and Landry covered.

As a result, Gasol was empty again, Gasol caught the ball and made a jumper, and the ball scored.

"The rest of the Clippers also fired, and the Rockets didn't have to fight."

Zhang Lili said.

Even though halftime is not over yet, Zhang Lili has already dared to draw conclusions.

As Zhang reasonably expected, the Rockets' defense was disrupted.

After the first half, 66 to 52, the Clippers won by 14 points.

With the Rockets' slow pace, chasing 14 points is as difficult as climbing the sky.

During the intermission, the Rockets' players were downcast one by one.

They know that if they can't pass the Clippers, they don't expect to enter the finals.

But it is too difficult, too difficult to pass the Clippers.

At the same time, those commentators are also analyzing and discussing which team has the hope of sniping the Clippers to enter the finals.

"The Suns obviously can't, and the Clippers are their nemesis. At present, the Rockets can't do it either. Maybe the Mavericks and the Spurs have some hope."

Mike Breen said.

"The Mavericks are not good either. This year their state is not as good as last year."

Smith said.

"Where are the Jazz and the Hornets?"

Mike Breen mentioned two more strong teams.

"They can't do it. The Jazz lacks superstars, and the playoffs are the stage for superstars. The Hornets lack playoff experience, and they will definitely not go far. I think there is no suspense for the Clippers to enter the finals this season. The key is to see Kay Can the Walters beat them?"

Smith went on talking nonsense.

Because this is the current mainstream view, his analysis has no characteristics.

Fortunately, the fans will soon stop listening to their nonsense, and the second half of the game will start.

Clippers on the full lineup, the Rockets replaced Hayes with Luis Scola.

This is the Rockets currently the strongest lineup, at least Adelman thinks so.

The Rockets attacked first, and they continued to advance slowly.

No way, they won't break fast.

If you have to play fast breaks, you will only increase your turnovers.

In the second half, He Xinghui's hand feeling declined, and the Rockets slowly caught up with the score.

However, it is still a question of rhythm.

In the third quarter, the Rockets chased by 8 points.

An average of 0.4 points per round can be chased, which is already a lot.

If it is a fast-paced team like the Suns, they can play at least 4 more rounds in a quarter and chase 2-3 points more.

In the last quarter, the Rockets were still 6 points behind.

And these six points became an insurmountable hurdle for them.

Because He Xinghui's touch has recovered, and at the same time, the number of times the smart skill takes effect has increased twice.

The Rockets fans who thought they had seen hope, regrettably found that the Rockets not only failed to narrow the point difference in the last quarter, but also lost by 4 points.

At the end of the game, 118 to 108, the Clippers won by 10 points.

Although there are not many wins, the situation has always been firmly in hand.

The true strength of the two teams is far greater than this point difference.

If the Clippers play seriously, they can win by at least 20 points.

If the Rockets meet the Clippers in the playoffs, they have almost no chance.

(End of this chapter)