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Chapter 53 6 Offenders Graduation

"We developed a pick-and-roll tactic, and later Yao Ming wanted a position in the paint. If he couldn't find the position, he would come out and cover for Artest. Randolph would set a second screen for Artest, and then Yao would make an air cut. When you get inside, both of you should attack decisively if you have a chance, we can’t help but score.”

The old man finished arranging the tactics with a serious expression, but Totoro looked a little sad. This strategy has nothing to do with him. It is obvious that his coach does not trust him as a rookie at this moment. But if this is the case, why? Adelman not to replace him?

A Shuai said that he has seriously considered this issue. He did think about replacing Totoro and replacing the veteran Shane Battier, but considering the defensive performance and strength of the Chinese in the first three quarters, Adelman thought After a long time, he still replaced Totoro, what if he brought himself a surprise?

At such a terrible time, no one would take the rookie seriously, let alone give the rookie the chance to make the last shot.

But Chinchilla doesn't intend to just accept his fate.

"Brother Yao, when Artest has no chance later, can you hand over the basketball to me?"

When the long timeout was about to end, Totoro suddenly pulled Dayao's jersey and spoke in proficient Chinese Mandarin.

"What? Do you know what you're talking about?"

The little giant said that he was stunned when he heard it. His compatriot just played the first regular season and wanted to defy the head coach's arrangement. Isn't this courting death?Are all children who grow up in the United States so skinny?

"I know you want to be a hero, and I know you want to express yourself, but being a hero is not so easy."

Dayao shook his head at Totoro, "The fact that you are not allowed to participate in the last attack is actually a kind of protection from the coach. You should play for a while longer and prove yourself at the last moment."

"I know, but I think I can do it myself. I have the ability and confidence to lead the team out of the predicament! And I have a good mentality. Even if I miss this time, I have the ability to bear all the criticism from the media the next day. "

Totoro also wanted to fight for Yao Ming, but Dayao still did not agree with the Chinese "nonsense" until he played.

The Rockets served the ball, Yao Ming managed to secure a position inside, and Francis quickly distributed the ball to his former younger brother.

Odom immediately dropped the Totoro and ran inside to double-team the Little Giant. The Totoro outside the three-point line was completely vacated, but Yao Ming did not return the ball to the Totoro, but continued to follow the coach's instructions and put the The ball was handed over to the Beast, who was guarded by Kobe, and ran out of the paint to set a screen for Artest himself.

Artest got rid of Kobe with Dayao's generous body, and then got rid of Gasol with Rotten Tofu's second pick-and-roll. The Beast didn't hesitate at all, and stepped back to outside the three-point line to shoot a jumper.

If the ball was played by Pierce of the Celtics, it might be possible to score, but Artest has never been the material for key shots and strong shots under the interference of defenders.

"Bang!"

This sound has appeared many times in this game, but this time it is especially harsh to the Rockets fans. Odom ran back to the inside to take off the rebound, but just as he took off, he found a more arrogant body rushing from the side. Come over and squeeze yourself away, grab the basketball and forcefully stuff it back into the rim.

"beep!"

This domineering and boundless supplementary dunk made Lama lose a lot of face under the national live broadcast, and made the Lakers fans in front of the TV and on the scene gasp, but at this time the referee's whistle sounded in time.

Veteran referee Bennett Salvatore first crossed his hands to indicate that Totoro's dunk was invalid, and then sentenced the Chinese to a rebound foul, pointing out with one hand to make Totoro leave the field.

Counting the layup foul on the boss and the naked home whistle this time, the Totoro graduated with 6 fouls.
Totoro didn't go up to the referee to argue or complain. After seeing the referee's penalty, the Chinese were extremely calm, and walked towards the bench without looking back in the face of boos.

"Your last performance was irrational, Totoro, your two avoidable fouls almost ruined the game, but you performed well before, and everyone can see your potential, but you still need to practice yourself in the game .”

Adelman looked at Totoro, who was in a bit of a bad mood, and went up to pat him on the shoulder to comfort him.

If the opponents in the summer league and preseason games are too weak, and the superb performance of Totoro is to be discounted, then this match against the championship team, Totoro definitely played the worth of the top three rookies.

Played 30 minutes, scored 18 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks, 4 turnovers and 6 fouls. This is not a superstar stat, but Totoro is not the team's first core. In terms of shots, he He only ranks fourth in the Rockets, but his score is the third highest in the team, and his true shooting percentage is only lower than Yao Ming in the team. Anyone who knows basketball knows who is more efficient in this game .

Of course, more important than offense is his performance on the defensive end.

Even though the Rockets are likely to kneel in this game, and even though Totoro has graduated with 6 fouls, everyone knows that anyone watching this game will have a high evaluation of the defensive ability of the Chinese.

"I know what to do."

The downcast Totoro didn't try to cater to Adelman and say anything flattering. He ran back to his bench, covered his face with half a towel, and stared blankly at his players being bloodied by the Lakers on the court. abuse.

Even if the Rockets start the game later than the Lakers, logically speaking, they should have more physical strength, but as the momentum on the court reversed, the Lakers became more and more courageous amidst the cheers of the home fans. Bynum With the addition of the momentum buff, this Anzhu can use his half-baked little hook to hook two on the head of the little giant, but the Rockets seem to have entered the quagmire collectively, and the feel is getting worse and worse. In the end, I gradually lost the confidence to win.

110: 96.

When the whistle of the fourth quarter ended, the Rockets in the away game finally lost the game by 14 points. In fact, the game itself was not as disparate as the final score. The Rockets and the Lakers alternated 6 times. Leading, the Rockets led the Lakers by double digits in the third quarter!

(End of this chapter)