I'm really not a superstar

Chapter 287 The Climax That Stopped Suddenly
In the midst of the outside world's optimism for the Rockets, the second game of the finals began.

The competition system of the finals is different from that of the playoffs, and the 2-3-2 competition system is adopted.

That is to say, the Magic with better performance in the regular season, after playing the first two home games, will play three consecutive away games, and the next two finale games will still be held in Orlando.

The original intention of the alliance to design such a competition system is to allow the side with weaker regular season results to survive for a longer period of time. It will not be eliminated easily for three consecutive home games.

After all, the longer you play in the finals, the more attention you will attract from the outside world, and the more money you will earn.

There is a saying that the league and the team can only make money after the fifth game of the series. The previous games were all made at a loss, and the ticket revenue (not considering the broadcast share) is not enough to offset the security and organization costs of the stadium. As well as team travel and board and lodging expenses.

This competition system, which was originally used to protect the weaker side, became a straw that crushed the Magic in this year's finals.

On the surface, the Magic have a better record in the regular season, and the team seems to be stronger. However, after the Rockets' bloody battle with the Lakers, the Phoenix Nirvana has undergone a radical change.

Originally, the Rockets' lineup and style of play were extremely restrained by the Magic. Now that the strength of the Rockets is counterattacking the Magic.

In the case that the strength is not dominant, such a competition system is likely to accelerate the defeat of the Magic.

Therefore, the Magic must find a way to fight for a victory at home, otherwise, they may not be able to return to Orlando. Even if they are swept away, it is not impossible!

Orlando, who understand the predicament of the situation, fought with the enemy and fought desperately at home.

Although the Magic played tenaciously, the Rockets were not vegetarian.Now the Rockets seem to have raised a realm.

They can deal with the opponent's counterattack with a normal heart. On the court, they calmly, calmly, and resolutely implement the coach's tactics.

The end is "he is strong and he is strong, and the breeze caresses the mountains; he is horizontal and he is horizontal, and the moon shines on the river".

This is the temperament of a real strong team. In the past, people often saw this kind of calm and calm in the top teams such as the Lakers and Celtics. Now, the Rockets, which have been reborn from the ashes, also have this kind of temperament!

The Rockets' strategy and tactics were still the same as in the previous game, slowing down the tempo and hitting the ball into Yao Ming's hands.

Although Howard was desperate, he seemed to be able to jump higher, run faster, and fight harder, but under the pressure of absolute height and skills, he still couldn't do anything against Yao Ming.

After the opening game, he was scored several times by Dayao on top of his head, and his offense, except for the occasional dunk in the fast break, in the positional battle, it was very difficult to score at all!

As a last resort, in the second half of the first quarter, Warcraft had to put down its body and played a defensive defense.

Going forward and double-teaming has always been a sharp weapon against Yao Ming, but that was when there was no McGrady. To be precise, it was when McGrady had no prodigal son and was willing to play point guard.

McGrady's organization level is much higher than that of several young people in the team.

Although his physical fitness is not as good as before, and he lacks speed and explosive power, his height, wingspan, overall view, and passing accuracy are all at the top level of the PG position in the league.

As soon as the second quarter came up, the Rockets attacked, and Howard once again defended Yao Ming.

McGrady held the ball and suddenly accelerated to start. Nelson followed closely beside McGrady, but McGrady made a sudden stop during the dribble, which seemed to be a jump shot.

Nelson stopped quickly and reached out to block McGrady's shot.

Unexpectedly, McGrady made a fake move, suddenly started the second time, and entered the paint area by changing the rhythm.

This is Howard's territory, and he didn't care about staring at Dayao anymore, so he hurried over to defend.But as soon as he moved to this side, the ball in McGrady's hand was passed out silently, and it was handed over to Yao Ming.

Dayao took off and dunked effortlessly, adding two points for the Rockets.

The Magic team attacked, and because Howard was closely guarded by Yao, the Magic team couldn't play the tactics they used to come at their fingertips.

Nelson was a little hesitant to hold the ball. McGrady, with his experience, saw the opening and made a sudden shot, cutting the ball out of Nelson's hands!
After stealing the ball successfully.Tracy McGrady strides forward and dribbles forward.

Lewis rushed over to defend, trying to intercept McGrady, but McGrady turned around deftly and dodged it.

McGrady continued to dribble forward and reached the three-point line.

At this time, Howard, who is extremely athletic, has already rushed back to the basket. If McGrady rushes to the basket, he doesn't mind giving McGrady a big hat.

McGrady holds the ball, jumps, and looks like he is about to break through!

Howard jumped up to block the shot, but McGrady suddenly passed the ball behind him.

On the route of passing the ball, Yao Ming was rushing towards him.

The ball was passed to Yao Ming, and he had plenty of time to catch his breath before releasing a jumper.

Dayao's mid-range shot was steady, and the ball passed through the center of the basket accurately again.

Thanks to McGrady's organization pass.Dayao's biggest headache was being defended around the front, and it was easily solved!
Applause and applause erupted from the Rockets' bench.Yao Mai is connected.Back out of the rivers and lakes!
Five years after Yao Mai teamed up, their connection finally achieved the original intention of the Rockets to form the MM combination!
The two superstars inside and outside are finally in perfect harmony and become one!
After winning this round of finals, the Rockets will win the O'Brien Cup.The combination of Yao and McGregor will be engraved into the hall of honor of the NBA, standing shoulder to shoulder with Marlon Stockton combination, Kobe O'Neal's OK combination, Magician and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar combination, Jordan Pippen combination, etc. Be talked about by people.

The combination of Yao and Mai is like a symphony. After the long ups and downs in the early stage, it finally came to the most exciting climax chapter.

Under the leadership of Yao Mai, the Rockets continued to score, and the point difference between the two teams widened.

Just when people thought that this game would lose its suspense early and enter garbage time, a sudden change happened!
No one expected that this climax, which was as gorgeous as fireworks, would come to an abrupt end at the most beautiful moment, leaving the world with endless sighs and emotions.

The last 30 seconds of the first half.

McGrady made a jumper from outside the three-point line, and the ball bounced out of the frame.

Dayao and Howard at the basket jumped up to grab the rebound together.

Yao's jumping height was much shorter than Howard's, and his foot landed earlier, but when Howard fell, his foot stepped on Yao's unsuspecting foot.

And this foot is exactly Dayao's broken foot!
With a piercing pain, Dayao screamed and fell to the ground in pain.

The hearts of everyone in the Rockets rose to their throats following Dayao's screams, and then sank to the bottom of the valley.

This is another injury to Dayao's foot. His fractured bone showed signs of aggravation before. Although the doctor said he could still fight, he also told him that if he is attacked by external force again, he must do well to aggravate the fractured bone. Or even prepare for a broken bone.

But this time, it was Howard, who was heavier and more explosive, stepped heavily on his feet.

Team doctor Keith Jones rushed into the field for inspection, but after a simple inspection, he made a gesture to the coaching staff on the sidelines that a substitution must be made.

Yao Ming is very likely to have a broken bone!
(End of this chapter)