Zhiba NBA

Chapter 217 (210) There is also spring in the dragon suit

On April 4, the two sides moved to Sacramento to start the third game.For the king, this is the last stand.

Usually the first round of the playoffs is often strong and weak, and the most important thing for a strong team to beat a weak team is always the third game.why?The higher-ranked strong teams can often play a stable 2-0 lead in the first two home games, while the underdogs always have to fight to the death when they return to the home court. If the third game is explained again, there will be no suspense in this series.Therefore, the generals of the Rockets did not underestimate the enemy and carefully prepared for this game.

The lineup of the Kings is not very luxurious, but the players have their own characteristics, and there are no obvious loopholes, especially the strength and depth of the wings.The Rockets' Jefferson Reid combination is already a tall wing combination compared to the average level of the league, but compared with the Kings' small forward Ron Artest and shooting guard Bunch Wells, they seem smaller.Coupled with the fact that substitute Garcia is also a big guy over 2 meters tall, the height of the king's flanks can be described as amazing.

As soon as the Rockets got the ball in the opening game, Billups broke through and gave it to the running Jefferson, who made an air cut layup.

The King really played on the flanks. Center Miller mentioned that Bosh was pulled out of the penalty area from the outside, but defender Wells fell to the low post and played Reed.This Wells is tall and strong, born with a big PG who is very good at post-up, taking into account tonnage, explosive power, back-to-basket technique and face-to-frame breakthrough ability.Reed was knocked off balance by him, and Wells turned over and hit a jumper.

The Rockets handed over the ball to Bosh, and he hit the basket forcefully and caused a foul by Thomas, and also made an additional penalty.Thomas can also be regarded as a titan, but after all, his talent is mediocre, and he can only be exhausted when he meets a second-tier star like Bosh.

Miller passed Artest with the ball in a high position, and the latter made a strong layup with one step.Jefferson was sidelined helplessly.This Artest is as strong as a cow. Although he is only 2 meters tall, he weighs a full 260 pounds (about 118 kilograms), far exceeding the 233-pound Jefferson and the 220-pound Reid.Occupy an absolute advantage in physical confrontation.

However, Artest is well-known throughout the league for his bad temper, and he caused the incident at the Palace of Auburn Hills that year.He got too excited to score, yelled at Jefferson, and got a technical foul.Reed made a free throw, 6:4.

Wells hit the basket again, and Reid couldn't hold back the losing streak. This time Yao Ming came up in time to help defend and reach out to block the shot.The referee blows the whistle and the thug fouls.

Yao Ming shook his head, but said nothing.It's their home court, let's say the Rockets lead 2-0, so they have to put their mentality in order.Wells made two free throws and the Rockets still lead.

Billups missed a three-pointer, Bosh grabbed the rebound, but Wells came up and took the ball down.He dribbled the ball all the way to the basket and hit the basket.

Reed missed a three-pointer, Miller assisted Artest to hit a three-pointer, and the Kings took the lead!

Yao Mingqiang hit the basket and returned one, but Miller immediately assisted Wells to hit a short and mid-range shot.

The Rockets' outside shooters collectively didn't feel good and played very hard.Fortunately, the king is also not good at shooting, and he has repeatedly hit the iron outside.After the first quarter, the two sides drew 21. Wells scored 4 points and 12 rebounds on all 5 shots.

Wells joined the league after graduating from college in 98. He is considered an older rookie. He was 06 years old in 30.After playing in the league for these years, at his best, he averaged 17+6 per game, and he can only be counted as a third-tier star.Later, after joining the Grizzlies, his state plummeted, his scoring efficiency was not high, he was at odds with the head coach, and he was a little older.In the end, he was sent to the Kings by the team.Unexpectedly, he rejuvenated here.He settled down and played seriously. Although he didn't score many points, he set career highs in rebounds, blocks, steals and other statistics.It seems that Welles has settled into this side role.

But today, it seems that this dragon set has revealed its ferocious fangs that have been hidden for a long time.

Adelman didn't panic at all, he replaced Yao Ming instead, but he was replaced by Andre Varejao instead of the usual first substitute Pulzbila!
In the past two years, Yao Ming and Bosh have been too dazzling, which directly caused the fans to fool Varejao's existence. In their view, this backup center is just a decent figure, and it is enough to go on the court and grab a few rebounds.Although Adelman usually doesn't talk much, he carefully observes every player. He has already discovered Varejao's progress.In the regular season, Varejao played very little time, but his data per 36 minutes reached a gratifying 11+10, and he has a certain threat of mid-range shooting, and he has a good passing ability.He is also very good at observing the opponent's emotions, and will provoke the opponent's emotional changes.This kind of smart player, every coach likes it.

Varejao and Bosh debut at the same time, the first advantage is that Bosh no longer have to switch defense Miller.Kenny Thomas's height and wingspan are not as high as Bosh's, and it is difficult to effectively kill him if he is placed under the basket, and Varejao is more threatening than Yao Ming in the high post.At this time, he passed the ball hand-in-hand to Roy who cut in, and Miller immediately rushed to make up for it.Roy stuffed Bosh under the basket again, and Bosh scored an easy slam dunk, and the roar of the Dragon King reappeared.

Artest rolled and hit the basket again, Varejao stepped forward to help defend, and fell down as soon as he touched him.The referee whistled and Artest fouled.

"Dive!" Artest stared at Varejao angrily, but Xiao Wa didn't even look at him, acting like an honest doormat.

"Warning you, don't question the referee's penalty!" The referee was not happy, and warned Artest once.

In the attacking round of the Rockets, Billups and Varejao went to the basket and made a layup after a pick-and-roll.

"This Xiaowa played really well." Yao Ming was also happy.

Bibby missed a three-pointer and Varejao grabbed the rebound.It's the Rockets' possession again.

Artest was so angry that his teeth were itching, always looking for a chance to get revenge.The opportunity really came, Varejao turned around and dribbled the ball at a high position to break through, Artest hurried up to help defend, faked the ball and took advantage of the situation and punched the opponent's abdomen.Varejao fell in response to the situation, and the referee whistled for a defensive foul.

Artest was dumbfounded, and the opponent fell as soon as the punch touched the side, and he didn't hit the real point at all.And Varejao's painful expression on the ground didn't seem to be faked, even the instigator, Artest, was confused.

"I think Varejao avoided it in all likelihood, and now the movements of falling to the ground are all performances." Pulzbila laughed.Dapu is an honest man, and he has been teased by his cunning junior Xiaowa a lot during team training.

After carefully watching the replay, the referee called Artest a malicious foul and made two free throws and one throw.At this time, Varejao returned to his lively state, walked to the free throw line and made two free throws.

The king, who had finally gained some lead at the beginning, was disrupted by Varejao, and he was in a mess.Turkoglu and Roy took the opportunity to hit again and again, and a small climax widened the point difference.

最终威尔斯贡献了全场最高的27分和16个篮板，阿泰斯特也得到了14+8，可火箭牢牢掌控着局势，始终未让他们找到反超的机会。102:94火箭客场取胜，将系列赛的大比分改写为了3比0。

(End of this chapter)