Zhiba NBA

Chapter 177 (170) Acting and Touching Porcelain

Just when many people thought that the Rockets would sweep their opponents 4-0 to win the championship, the Pistons finally broke out.They knew their shame and acted bravely, playing an epic defense.Potential rookie Milicic played 25 minutes, scored a career-high 17 points, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, and finally proved that he can shine on the stage of the finals.

On June 6, Game 19 of the Finals kicked off at the Palace of Auburn Hills.For the Rockets, they have no burden holding the match point, and they are more relaxed in mentality.As far as the Pistons are concerned, if they win this game, Big Ben may come back in the away game. After they welcome back the full main lineup, they still have theoretical hope of a comeback.

"There has never been a team in the history of the NBA that has come back from a 0-3 deficit. I think this is a good thing." Bodi Loga said: "If we do it, we will create a legend."

"Last year, the Rockets became the first team to come back from a 1-3 deficit in the finals, nailing us to the pillar of shame in history. If we can return them a 4-3 big comeback this year, we will be able to wash away the shame." Hamilton also thinks so.

"This script is enjoyable just thinking about it!" Rasheed couldn't help smiling.

People were always smiling before the game, and even Larry Brown and Tomjanovich, two old foxes, also smiled and hugged each other, looking like a pair of old friends who hadn't seen each other for many years.But Rashid laughed so early, no one knows whether he can still laugh after the game.

The game started, Yao Ming turned the jump ball back to his own half far away, and Billups ran all the way to his own basket before getting the ball that almost went out of the baseline.In this way, the Rockets get the ball first.The first ball was still handed over to Yao Ming, and the Pistons directly double-teamed the inside line. Yao Ming wanted to pass the ball to Reed, but McDyess predicted the route of the ball, and he stretched out his hand to cut it off.

On the Pistons side, Hamilton missed a strike.The Rockets handed Jefferson a fake shot and tricked Hamilton into the penalty area and stuffed it to Yao Ming in the low post.

Bodi Loga broke through Jefferson and missed a two-point jump shot. Rashid grabbed an offensive rebound and made a make-up.

Billups organized patiently and decisively scored the ball after seeing Reed get rid of the defender during the run.Reed caught the ball and turned to face the frame, only to see that Prince was already catching up.He made a sudden movement with the ball to shoot.

"Reid! Three-pointer!" Brown shouted from the sidelines.

Sure enough, Prince leaped high, and Reid received the ball and turned to a low-handed dribble and rushed in for a layup.

"Damn it, I was cheated by him." Prince was full of resentment, "This guy is not only accurate in three-pointers, but also extremely fast in shooting speed. So much so that three-pointers have become an effective cover for attracting defenses, but even if I know he will play like this, I can't help but defend."

Rashid hit Bosh with his back, still a signature turnaround jumper, but missed under Bosh's interference.Jefferson grabs the rebound.

"Rashid's shooting percentage in this series is much lower than last year." Brown frowned. "The Rockets' young power forwards are improving so fast."

McDyess pushed out the offensive rebound, which happened to fall into Prince's hands. Prince adjusted his three-point shot, but still missed!
For the Rockets, Bosh pulled to the outside line. Rasheed was afraid of Yao Ming's dominance, so he didn't dare to chase.

It also depends on Bodi Loga, who forced his way into the basket to attract double-teams and then forced a pass to Rashid.Wallace caught the ball and threw it. The ball bounced several times on the basket and scored.

"You really trust your teammates." Billups said sarcastically as he advanced the ball.

"Yes, this is my style." Bodi Loga smiled brightly.

Reid missed a three-pointer, Bodi Loga took the rebound and threw it directly to the frontcourt fast break.Prince got the ball and rushed to the Rockets penalty area for a layup.Bosh has also retreated in place, covering his face with a big cap and hitting the ball directly on the backboard.

"If it's a big book, I'll probably get in." Bodi Loga sighed secretly.Daben's athletic ability is strong, and it is not an exaggeration to be the first in the team in fast break running.McDyess and the likes of Campbell can't compare in this respect.

"The shooting percentages of both sides are not high today." Barkley concluded.

"So there may be a very low score today." Smith said: "But I don't like this style very much. I think it's more interesting to score the battle."

It was Yao Ming's singles in the low post again, and McDyess was forced to step up and defend the opponent together with Rasheed.This time Yao Ming learned the lesson of being intercepted, and his eyes and six roads predicted the position of his teammates early and quickly played the ball.Billups got the ball and was unguarded, and made a three-pointer calmly, scoring 10:4!

Hamilton missed a mid-range shot, which triggered another fierce collision at the basket, and Rashid finally made a tip-up.

The referee whistled, and Rashid made a foul move when he was fighting for a rebound, and pushed Bosh down, and the goal was invalid.

Bosh got up and smiled triumphantly at Rasheed, who lay down on the ground in an exaggerated posture, half real and half acting.For more than half a year, I have been with teammate Varejao day and night, which has greatly improved Bosh's acting skills.

The Rockets regained the ball and still played with Yao Ming as the core. The four opened up to create space for Yao Ming to shoot.The Pistons saw that McDyess couldn't defend and could only double-team. Yao Ming also observed the good timing of the pass again. Reed caught the ball from the corner and hit a three-pointer with 13:4!

Hamilton got excited, dribbled the ball sideways against Billups and squeezed it.As soon as Bosh assisted in the defense, Hamilton was not a stickler and immediately assigned to the outside line.Prince made a three-pointer, but unfortunately still missed.

In contrast, the biggest advantage of the Rockets is that they score more points. Reed was about to shoot after receiving a pass while running.

"Fuck, I got tricked again!" Prince, who was in the air, couldn't stop the car, and brought Reed down when he landed, and at this time Reed also threw the ball to the basket.

He missed the front line, but the referee's whistle sounded.Defensive shooting foul, 3 free throws!
Prince spat secretly, frustrated.

Bodi Loga saw some tricks. The former Rockets players were dedicated, hardworking, and solid players.But today's Rockets players are a bit fierce, even cheating and even touching porcelain, using all eighteen martial arts.

Reid made all three free throws!

This is also the tactic arranged by Tang Shuai and Wang Yuanfei after discussing before the game.It is to use Reed's outside containment to cause damage.

After this quarter, Yao Ming only scored 5 points, but sent out three assists.On the contrary, Reed continued to fight in and out around tactics and scored 11 points, completely taking over McGrady's gun.The Rockets ended the first quarter with a 24:16 lead.

(End of this chapter)