Zhiba NBA

Chapter 121 (120) The second center in the league
It doesn't matter if the record is bad, but there are problems in other aspects. For the Rockets, this period of time can be described as a house leak and a rainy night. On December 12, Yahoo Sports broke the news of "Rocket Players Again in Bar Club Scandal", reporting that after Parker and other players were suspected of clubbing and getting drunk in the finals last year, McGrady, who was absent due to injury, stayed out all night in a strip bar in Houston when the Rockets played against the Jazz in the finals last year.One stone caused a thousand waves, and many supporters of the Rockets sent extreme remarks through the Internet, and even swearing at each other.

Fortunately, there are no websites like Twitter in this era, and the dissemination of information is far less extensive than in later generations.Old Dawson has been in the industry for many years and has experienced many battles, so he arranged the external public relations business in time.The internal investigation was also progressing smoothly. McGrady admitted bluntly that he was indeed clubbing that night. This frank attitude made it difficult for the team to criticize him too much.After all, the players are all adults. As long as they don't do high-risk projects that violate regulations in their spare time, the team has no right to interfere.McGrady did not miss any games or training during working hours. This absence was arranged by the senior management through Tang Shuai, and it was not McGrady's personal wish at all.So the team really can't find any reason to criticize him openly.In the end, Laotang came forward and forced McGrady to promise that he would not drink excessively and stay out all night before the next game, and the matter was left alone.

On the 2nd, the Rockets rushed to Dallas to challenge the Mavericks.Before going on the road, Yuanfei repeatedly told Tang Shuai that the lineup of this Mavericks has changed a lot compared with last year, so they should not underestimate the enemy.Tang Shuai also made careful tactical arrangements for this.

"There is good news for us. Mavericks player Finley has been absent for 3 weeks due to a sprained ankle, and the possibility of a comeback is not high. Walker, Nash, and Jamison, who were important players in last season's rotation, are also gone. It can be said that this is a brand new team, not an old opponent." There are two top scorers, Terry and Stackhouse. The overall firepower of the team is very strong, and the second-year player Daniels is very impactful, but his shooting is relatively poor, and he has almost no three-point ability. The rookie Harris has certain shooting ability, which is very good for rookies.”

"For Yao, he has to prove himself today." Tang Shuai interjected, "A few days ago Eric Dampier said in an interview that he is the second center in the league, second only to O'Neal. Can you bear that?"

Yao Ming smiled, "My goal is to be the number one center forward, not the second center forward."

"Well said, let's show us the second center today. But Dampier averaged 12+12 per game last season, and he does have some strength."

"The focus is still on me, right? Guard their core Dirk Nowitzki. To be honest, this is really a difficult job." Bosh said bitterly.

"It's unrealistic to guard against him. If you can limit it to less than 30 points, you've made a contribution!" Billups patted Bosh on the shoulder and encouraged him.

"This 30 points should be no problem!" Bosh seemed to have some confidence.

Facts have proved that Bosh's bragging is premature.After McGrady assisted Billups to hit the first goal, Nowitzki made his first fadeaway jumper.

"It's too tall!" Bosh complained secretly: "This guy is a full 213cm tall, his arms are also very long, and his shooting point is very high. Just like this, he still has the skill of leaning back. How can this be prevented!"

McGrady made a strong layup and caused Harris to foul, but unfortunately he missed the penalty, 4:2.

Nowitzki held the ball in a high position and suddenly distributed it to Josh Howard on the weak side. The latter made a 2-pointer after catching the ball.

Daniels couldn't shoot well, and the defense still had two brushes. He suddenly started to steal Yao Ming.But Harris received the ball unsteadily and knocked the ball out of bounds.

McGrady made another simple breakthrough, and Bosh hit a jumper from the free throw line, reciprocating Nuo Tianwang with a goal!
Nowitzki grinned and showed a "Silver Horn King" smile, which made Bosh cold.Uranus smiled and did not show any weakness, and made a jumper after receiving a pass from Harris, 6:6.In the beginning, the two sides fought inextricably. McGrady was the only one who carried the offense for the Rockets, and Nowitzki was the sole leader for the Mavericks.

Yao Ming wanted to stand up to share the pressure for Tracy McGrady, but unfortunately he missed both shots.It should be said that although Eric Dampier's offense is mediocre, he is still very good on the defensive end, which is no wonder he made bold words some time ago.On the Mavericks side, Harris and Daniels made three-pointers respectively, and the 6:12 point difference widened instantly.

"It's bad luck. Daniels, who didn't shoot well, actually made it." McGrady was a little depressed.But the goddess of luck immediately favored him, and he pulled up and hit a three-pointer.

After the first quarter, the two sides failed to widen the point difference under the outstanding performance of the two main generals, and the score was tied at 25.

"Chris, Nowitzki scored 10 points in this single quarter. If this continues, he can defend to less than 30 points." Billups teased Bosh.

"Oh, brother Chauncey, don't make fun of me. This German's shot is too high, let alone me, even Garnett can't guard it?" Bosh looked sad.

"Fortunately, we also have superstars." Billups smiled and looked at McGrady, who scored 7 points on 5 of 13 shots.

"Chauncey, give me some more shots later." The humble and low-key Yao couldn't hold back anymore, "Just like the coach said, I also have to prove myself in front of the second center forward."

"No problem!" Chauncey laughed.

"I'll pass the ball to you too!" McGrady wanted to say this sentence, but he was shy by nature and didn't say it in the end.Yao, why don't you ask Chauncey instead of me?I'm the boss of this team.

Yao Ming, who has a thick line, can't imagine the entanglement in McGrady's heart.

Billups is a man of his word. As soon as he came on the court, he blocked Terry's shot first, and after half court, he suddenly started to accelerate and hit the basket to pass to Yao Ming.Mavericks substitute center Calvin Booth made a decisive foul and Yao Ming missed 2 free throws.

"Don't be discouraged, I will continue to pass the ball to you!" Billups immediately comforted.

But then the Rockets didn't get any chances, and the two attacks came back without success.Tang Shuai had to replace McGrady who had a short rest.McGrady missed 2 points with a pull-up, but Yao Ming grabbed the offensive rebound and made a tip-up, which also caused Booth's foul, scoring 2+1!

"You still have to work hard to get the opportunity!" Yao Ming secretly encouraged himself.

Terry quickly returned 2 points, 28:29.

Booth made a defensive foul again, and he committed 3 fouls in just 3 minutes.Dampier had to play.

Billups missed a jumper and turned to Stackhouse to hit a 2-point jumper.Yao Ming cleverly hit Dampier, turned around and easily hit a one-handed throw.

"Dampier has nothing to do with Yao, who plays high and high!" Zhang Weiping commented, "This second center in the league is not worthy of its name."

Nowitzki, who had been low-key for a long time, began to take over the game. He made 6 consecutive fouls and made 6 of 30 free throws. At 37:[-], the point difference was slightly widened.

But McGrady immediately returned the color and made a wonderful pass to the inside.The ball was passed skillfully. Yao Ming got the ball and was already under the basket. He took advantage of the opportunity to take off and dunk.

After Nowitzki missed the mid-range shot, Tracy McGrady once again sent shells for his teammates, and Turkoglu hit a three-pointer!
Dampier got the ball strong and was slapped by Yao Ming with a big cap.Billups got the ball for a fast break and missed a layup under the interference of the Mavericks, but McGrady suddenly jumped out to grab the rebound and pass it back to Yao Ming who was following him. 37:37, the two sides returned to the same starting line again!
这一节姚明6投4中得到了9分，而丹皮尔只有可怜的0分0板。联盟第二中锋之争，似乎已经没有悬念了。

不过小牛可不是指望丹皮尔来赢球的，诺维斯基上半场已经砍下了22+9帮助球队52:57占得上风，看来波什防他到30分以内的目标是无法实现了。当然火箭也有超级巨星，麦迪25+4+5毫不逊色。

In the second half, it will be up to these two super giants to play against each other!
　The meme of clubbing in Houston is familiar to new fans; the meme of the second center should be familiar to old fans.

　　There will be a multi-word chapter tomorrow.As for why I wrote this game in ink, can anyone guess?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)