Zhiba NBA

Chapter 82 (81) Rising from adversity
The loss in the first game is not the end, and the Rockets also have bright spots in this game.Especially the little giant Yao Ming played against the double Wallace with ease, scoring 30+11.The number one star McGrady has been unanimously criticized by the media. Although he contributed a good 20+5+5 data, he was completely played by Bodi Loga on the defensive end.Billups also did not perform well, only scoring 11+2+4.

The media praised the Pistons one-sidedly, especially for Bodi Loga, who played 23+6+7. The media unanimously gave extremely high evaluations such as "beating the MVP" and "suppressing Tracy McGrady".After all, the Rockets were the absolute favorites before the game, and the Pistons' win was more like an upset.

"Don't be discouraged. Since there is still one day off before the next game, we must work hard to prepare for the day." Yuan Fei encouraged the players, and pulled Wallace away under the instruction of Tang Shuai.

"Gerrard, Tracy was very ineffective against Bodi Loga in the previous game, and I still have to rely on you to defend him in the next game."

"No problem, I will do my best." Wallace patted his chest and said, "I have also studied the Pistons' previous videos a lot."

"No, no, that's the problem. The Pistons have been playing conservatively before, and Bodi Loga has done some basic work in a solid manner. He simply didn't show his full strength."

"Then what to do?" Wallace was at a loss.

"Today you leave the team to train alone, and the content is to watch Bodi Loga's game video with me. Let's start with this CD. This is the European Cup finals of the year before last. The Panathinaikos team with Bodi Loga as the core played against the Bologna team with Ginobili as the core."

"This kind of training is very easy, hehe." Wallace laughed.

"Don't take it lightly. It's not for you to watch the excitement, but to carefully observe Bodi Loga's technical characteristics." As the game started, Yuanfei switched to commentator mode: "Panathinaikos had 2002 wins and 19 losses in the European League in 3, and Bologna had 17 wins and 5 points, ranking the top two. There is a big gap between European basketball and our game, averaging more than 80 points per game, so anyone who can contribute more than 12 points per game can be considered a star. This year Ginobili averaged 15.9 points per game, while Bodi Loga averaged 20 points per game."

"That is to say, after he adapts to the NBA, averaging 25 points per game should not be a problem, right? He is a guy with a strong scoring ability." Wallace said with emotion.

"What's even more frightening is that it's not just the high number of points. His two-point shooting percentage is as high as 62.9%, and his three-point shooting percentage is as high as 39%.

"It's really a powerful enemy that should not be underestimated." Wallace put away his joking attitude and carefully observed Bodi Loga's movements.

The game ended with a 6-point victory for Panathinaikos led by Bodi Loga.Wallace was still reminiscing about the game, but Yuan Fei took out another CD.

"In the second year, that is, last year, Bodi Loga moved to Barcelona and immediately became the number one star. He led the team to the final again, and defeated Benetton in the final to win consecutive cups. This final must be watched seriously."

"That's quite a lot." Wallace complained incessantly, and he began to feel that watching the game like this was no easier than daily training.

***
On June 6th, Toyota Center, the second game of the finals rekindled the battle.

"The championship of the regular season is really beneficial. The first two games of each round start at home, which is enviable." Prince's words are not sarcasm, but words from the heart.

"But they are also pushed to the end by us. If we lose this game again, they will be dead in our next three consecutive home games." Rashid has a big mouth, and he speaks with confidence.This year's finals is still a 2-3-2 format, and Toyota will move to Auburn Hills to play three games in a row after two games.

But indeed, as Rasheed said, even though the series only played one game, the Rockets have already been cornered.If this match is lost, the ending will inevitably be close to death.The whole Rockets team attached great importance to it, and the locker room also lost the daily laughter and seemed extremely silent.

Lao Tang also said with a serious face: "I don't have much to say. We are the best team in the league, but the best team will definitely lose. As for whether you win or lose at this critical moment, it depends on you. Now it is adversity, a battle of life and death. I look forward to your rise from adversity."

Most of the players bowed their heads in silence, as if thinking about what the coach said.Only Bosh slapped his palms abruptly a few times, and he looked around in embarrassment.

"The starters I mentioned just now, let's play!"

***
Yao Ming won with a jump ball, and the Rockets executed their first offense.Billups took the first shot against Bodi Loga. Because the opponent was too high, Chauncey slightly adjusted the arc and missed the frame.

Okur grabbed an offensive rebound and gave it to Gerrard on the outside. The latter also failed to hit a three-pointer, and Daben protected the rebound.

"It seems that the Rockets played similarly to the previous game, and decided to use three-pointers to win. In the last game, they only made 29 of 9 three-pointers. They took a lot of shots, but the effect was mediocre." Commentator Kenny Smith said.

"The Rockets are very talented, but they rely too much on three-pointers. Those who get inside win the world. This is the unchanging truth of basketball." Barkley was born as a power forward, and he has always had opinions on the outside-oriented style of play.

"But this is how the Rockets achieved the league's best record in the regular season. They shot more than 2000 three-pointers, only the Seattle SuperSonics shot 1936 times close to them, and the Hornets, who had the third most, had less than 1700." Smith looked at the statistics.

"This is the gap between the Rockets and the Dynasty team. If you want to become the ruler of the league, you should have a giant like O'Neal. Of course, Yao is also good, but he still needs to grow." Barkley is still quite harsh on the Rockets.

The two of them discussed lively, and played lively on the court.Rashid also grabbed an offensive rebound and made a goal.The Rockets McGrady received a pass from Gerrard for a layup.

Ben missed the shot, and Rashid just had a tip-up to eat the sweetness. This time, the card was too hard and pushed Okur down. The referee whistled and fouled.

But the Rockets did not seize the opportunity. Okur's serve was intercepted by the astute Bodi Loga. He was unmarked and easily made a layup, 4:2.

Next, the two teams entered into an iron fight again. McGrady's big Ben Okur Hamilton missed various shots, and Tang Shuai scratched his head anxiously.Can't wait to yell to give the ball to Yao Ming!

Yao Ming is indeed not easy, Daben suddenly used to go around the front to defend him for two rounds, making it difficult for him to catch the ball.Big Ben is powerful and very agile, and he reacts very quickly, and he is very good at defending around the front.

It was Billups who got the hang of it. He lobbed the ball and created a good shooting opportunity for Yao Ming.Yao Ming's missed shot caused Ben to foul, and he made two free throws to tie the game.

Bodi Loga was not playing so freely, and Gerrard stalked him like a piece of brown sugar.Whenever he wanted to break through with his exquisite footwork, Gerrard always stepped back and stood in front of him just right.

"It seems that watching the video is really not in vain. I seem to be able to grasp some of this guy's movements." Gerrard was secretly proud.

"This corresponds to an old saying in our country - sharpen your guns before the battle, and you will be happy if you are unhappy." Yuan Fei said to Tang Shuai.

Bodi Loga made a fallback jumper, and Gerrard habitually stepped forward to block the shot out of conditioned reflex.

"Oops!" He immediately reflected after making this action. This is a fake shot that opponents are very good at.

As expected, Bodi Loga took a step forward and made another jumper leaning forward. Gerrard had just landed. Although he knew the opponent's moves very well, he had no time to step forward to defend.

The goal was scored, 6:4.Bodi Loga smiled at Gerrard, turned around and ran back to defend.

The seasoned Billups yelled at Gerrard: "Don't be careless, focus, and hit every ball well! Show the attitude of adversity!"

Gerrard was refreshed and immediately adjusted his mentality.

This is a life and death battle that has to be won.The rocket must rise in the face of adversity to survive!
　I have been busy with work recently, so I have to deal with the inspection by the superiors of the unit and catch up with the next chapter.Two updates today, leave tomorrow.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)