Super Evolution of Basketball

Chapter 480 Catch and shoot!
The Rockets' slight conflict at halftime didn't affect the second half of the game, and D'Antoni finally stepped forward to calm the small friction between Eric Gordon and Griffin.

Griffin is easier to persuade, he is straightforward, although he is always frizzy, but he doesn't say anything.

But Eric Gordon, as long as he really gets angry, it's hard to get by.

D'Antoni knows them better and knows that no matter what they say, these two people are still very professional and will not bring conflicts off the court to the court.

"So, D'Antoni started the second half with all starters?" O'Neill was a little surprised. He thought the Rockets would change first, because as a weaker side, if he didn't change first, he would be led by the opponent's nose until the end.

Barkley was also a little puzzled. At the end of the first half, this lineup was obviously ineffective. Why did the Houston Rockets have to be so strong?

The Lakers didn't have a regular rotation in the second half. Walton kept Towns off the court because he was always worried about Towns' injury.

Regardless of the fact that they only played half of the game, the Rockets have already made up their minds about Walton this round, so there is no need to overdraw Towns. The next round is the Western Conference Finals. Whether they meet the Golden State Warriors or the Oklahoma City Thunder, they will have to play. At that time, the main players will have to play time, and then it will be the time to really test Towns.

Rockets players: James Harden, Eric Gordon, Trevor Ariza, Blake Griffin, Collins Capela.

Lakers players: Yuan Qingshan, Kyle Korver, Paul George, Channing Frye, Hassan Whiteside.

Before playing, Coach Wharton specifically told Yuan Qingshan not to be obsessed with confronting Eric Gordon anymore. This game should be closed early. The sooner you win, the more you win, the greater the pressure on the Rockets.

Yuan Qingshan promised the coach that he would still play the No. [-] position at the beginning of the second half and let Korver take Eric Gordon to run around.

After the first half of consumption, Eric Gordon's physical fitness has decreased a lot. Instead of taking a good rest during halftime, he was angry, so he is not very energetic now.

Korver played for the first time tonight. Since Yuan Qingshan took the ball in Whiteside's hands, Korver started and ran wildly. Eric Gordon didn't dare to let him go, and kept chasing him.

Anyone who knows Korver knows how much he can run, and everyone thinks Eric Gordon won't last long.

Of course, if Korver can score a three-pointer at this time, it will be more of a threat to Eric Gordon.

Yuan Qingshan had already figured out the key to this, so he didn't even think about attacking himself in this round. He faced Harden face to face until the top of the arc. He took a chance and handed the ball directly to Korver.

Eric Gordon's heart tightened, followed by annoyance.

Korver ran out of the opportunity as soon as he came on the court.

Eric Gordon wanted to block the shot, but he was facing Korver at this time.

It took Korver about a second to catch the ball and shoot!
Swish, the goal couldn't be more stable.

Eric Gordon ran to the frontcourt expressionlessly, and when he passed by Griffin, he heard Griffin say: "Trash!"

Eric Gordon didn't argue with him on the court, and a wave of anger and frustration rose silently in his chest.

Another three-pointer, Korver let the score continue to widen.

The Lakers fans cheered heartily. Their only concern now is whether the Lakers can sweep the Rockets.

The City of Archangels has always been so confident!

Wharton was so happy, he hugged his shoulders, put them down, hugged his shoulders again, and put them down again.

He guessed that there must be many shots secretly aimed at himself, aimed at himself, the young legendary coach.

"O'Brien Cup, here I come!" Wharton shouted in his heart.

D'Antoni shook his head endlessly. He didn't take the Lakers seriously before the series started. Now after half the game, he feels more and more difficult for the Lakers players.

At the same time, I became more and more envious of Wharton Jr. I thought I had Harden in my hands, and then Griffin was enough to dominate the West. Even the Golden State Warriors were not very afraid, and once wanted to use offense to defeat the Warriors.

Unexpectedly, this level for the Lakers turned out to be so bumpy.

D'Antoni felt hesitant at this moment, and looked up at the scorer. The point difference continued to widen. This is still the case when all the main players are present. Wouldn't it be worse if a regular rotation lineup was used?
The Lakers scored, Capela came to the bottom line, holding the ball and didn't know who to hand it to, Eric Gordon or Harden?

Harden beckoned and Capela passed the ball.

Yuan Qingshan put Harden two steps away in the backcourt.

Murray sat on the bench, watching the duel on the court, feeling nervous for Yuan Qingshan in his heart. When Harden is attacking, especially when he has the ball in his hand, the sense of oppression is terrifying.

However, that is our captain, Yuan Qingshan, the core of the team, he will definitely be able to defend against it.

Harden walked in the middle and asked for a pick-and-roll. Griffin waved his hand and let Capela go.

Capela obediently covered his vitals and blocked Yuan Qingshan from outside the three-point line. This was the first time Yuan Qingshan faced the Rockets' pick-and-roll, and he couldn't get rid of it for a while.

Seeing that the pick-and-roll was successful, Harden didn't rush inside, but took a step sideways in the opposite direction of Yuan Qingshan, and then shot.

The basketball spun and fell into the basket, and the Rockets also hit a three-pointer!
O'Neal applauded: "It's wonderful, answer-ball. If Harden's firepower can be fully activated, the Rockets still have the power to fight."

Barkley nodded: "Yes, the ball was handled very simply just now. It wasn't a 7-second offensive tactic, nor was it run-and-gun.

O'Neill analyzed: "Capela was able to block Yuan Qingshan, and he succeeded for a small part. Most of the credit is due to Harden's precise shooting skills. In fact, the time for him to make a shot is only a moment, a little slower. No matter whether Yuan Qingshan squeezes over or Whiteside makes up, this pick-and-roll will end in failure."

O'Neal was right. The second Harden threw the ball, Whiteside's block also arrived. Fortunately, he didn't rush over very fast, otherwise, if he couldn't stop the car, he would give the Rockets a foul.

The Rockets' rhythm is also up?

D'Antoni couldn't help but wiped his mustache again.

The offense switches sides.

The Lakers still have Yuan Qingshan to hold the ball, Korver is still running tirelessly, Eric Gordon's legs are getting heavier and heavier, and Korver is gradually thrown three steps away by Korver.

Yuan Qingshan dribbled the ball slowly while keeping an eye on Korver's chance.

Now the distance between Korver and Eric Gordon is ideal, and everything is ready, just waiting for Korver to run to his accustomed shooting position.

Harden tried his best to look like he wanted to stick to it, but to be honest, Yuan Qingshan didn't feel much pressure.

The defense against Harden is much better than the defense against Paul George in practice.

(End of this chapter)