Legend Raiders

Chapter 35 Against the Eagles
evening.

The Phillips Arena was packed, and it seemed that the Hawks' first game of the season was loved by a large number of fans.

Fans are being given something in the arena, and cheerleaders and team mascots are joining in.

a time.

The entire arena is quite lively, and no one is paying attention to the two teams tonight.

In the visiting team locker room.

The Rockets players made preparations early and are adding some necessary nutrients and water.

after awhile.

McHale, Bickerstaff and other coaching staff came in and found that they were in a fairly good state, and started brainwashing again.

Listening to their philosophical chicken soup, Qin Tao truly admired their eloquence and knowledge.

No matter how capable they are, at least when it comes to team relations, they handle it very well.

"Tonight will be the end of our two consecutive away games and the first back-to-back game. I hope you can go all out. After all, we will go home and show at home to all the Houston fans who like us."

McHale swept across the players' faces, nodded, and said, "Ready to go!"

"Come, come!"

As the core of the team, Harden started his performance.

He gathered all his teammates in the center of the locker room, each with their shoulders crossed and their backs clasped in a circle, whispering some encouraging words.

When they yelled, the arena staff came to remind them.

After walking out of the locker room, they were like a group of cerebellum axes, jogging along the aisle one by one.

Enter the arena.

The cheers of the mountains and tsunami immediately penetrated into their ears.

But the Rockets players didn't go to their benches, but one after another, laughing and joking, like children, walked to the technical stage one after another.

Their goal is very clear, that is, Dick Bavita, who is in his 70s and has not retired yet.

Seeing Harden and the others chatting familiarly with the old man, Qin Tao really felt a little envious.

He hesitated.

Qin Tao still walked towards them, presumably the old man would not mind getting acquainted with this newcomer.

come near.

The old man had already greeted Harden and the others. When he saw Qin Tao walking towards him, he looked him up and down first, then smiled at him, gave him a hug, patted his back and said, "Young man, I saw Your game yesterday, I'm afraid we'll be in trouble tonight."

emmm? ?
Qin Tao was flattered immediately, he never expected that the old man not only knew him, but also watched his game.

Very pleasantly surprised.

Watching Qin Tao.

Bavita tapped his chest lightly: "You are very good, but you better be honest with me tonight."

The old man deliberately put on a straight face, which made Qin Tao couldn't help but blinked, and said: "Hey, don't worry, I won't embarrass you unless it is absolutely necessary."

"Hurry up and warm up!" Bavita pushed him dumbfounded, and looked at Qin Tao's laughing back, and couldn't help saying with emotion: "It's nice to be young."

After warming up.

After the appearance ceremony was over, the old man blew his whistle.

The main players of both sides walked to the field one after another.

The players sent by the Hawks are center Al Horford, power forward Josh Smith, small forward Kyle Korver, who was traded in the summer, shooting guard Devin Harris, and point guard Jeff Teague.

But the Rockets have good news. Before the start of the game, Patrick Patterson, who sprained his ankle after not playing for a long time in the last game, can play at least 10 minutes today after confirmation by the team doctor.

It didn't look like he was seriously injured.

and so.

The center is still Omer Asik, the power forward Patterson will play the role, the small forward personnel will remain the same, Chandler Parsons, shooting guard Harden, and point guard Jeremy Lin.

The game is about to start.

Bavita first reminded the players on both sides that the scale of the game should not be too much, and then started to jump the ball very simply.

Relatively speaking.

Although Asik has a good height, he can't jump Horford because of his sloppy floor.

The Hawks have the ball.

Their style of play is quite satisfactory, and they did not choose to advance quickly, but unfolded their formation without haste.

Come to the front court.

Teague signaled his teammates to play the first tactic.

Others started running, and Teague quickly handed the ball to team boss Josh Smith.

In the NBA.

There seems to be such an unspoken rule.

Generally, the first ball is basically completed by the core of the team.

After Smith got the ball, other teammates slowly opened up space for him.

There is no doubt about Smith's impact. When facing Patterson's defense, he did not choose to break through immediately, but played fancy fake moves.

Although Patterson took a game off, his sense of smell is still sharp.

When Smith pretended to break through to the right, Patterson, who saw through the fake action, used a sudden force to knock down the basketball with his hand.

FUCK!

Smith cursed depressingly, the ball is still theirs.

Serve again.

Smith no longer hesitated, relying on his physical fitness and natural speed advantage, just made contact with Patterson, then used his signature small turn, and directly broke into the free throw line.

Watching the changes on the court, Qin Tao suddenly shouted: "Chandler, don't go to defend!"

What do you mean? ?

Carlos Delfino asked curiously: "Brother, wouldn't it be easy for Josh to score without supplementing the defense??"

Qin Tao found that Parsons hesitated for a while, and did not immediately make up the defense. After Asik's long arm interfered, he pointed to Korver, who was close at hand, and said, "If Chandler goes to make up the defense, Josh will give the ball to Kyle right away, you know what kind of skill Kyle makes his living?"

Delfino frowned, and immediately nodded in agreement: "Although Chandler's supplementary defense will put pressure on Josh, with Omer's long arms and strength, he is enough to take care of Josh and Al. "

really.

Because Parsons did not go to defend immediately, Smith was affected by Asik's passing vision, and Patterson also rushed over. In order not to cause a mistake, Smith immediately passed the ball to Teague who came to respond. .

First contact.

The Hawks' offense was declared dead.

Since then.

The Hawks handed the basketball to Smith again, and with six seconds left in the round, he didn't choose to go inside, but chose a COSCO shot.

boom!
Smith felt bad, and did not hit the ball.

Asik, who has good control over defensive rebounds, raised his hand and took off the rebound by virtue of his weight, height and positioning skills.

Leave it to Harden.

The Rockets had a strong desire to attack, and all members pressed forward, catching the Hawks by surprise.

Harden raised his hand at the top of the arc and it was a cold arrow, scoring a three-pointer.

Easy to fight again.

The Eagles still maintained their rhythm, and this round was handed over to Smith again, but he did not choose to do it alone, and started the job of supporting the high position.

(End of this chapter)