I'm really a slam dunk

Chapter 69 Preseason - The Nets' real ace?
The second day back in New York.

Du Qi came to the Nets club to complete the contract extension.

After completing the contract renewal, a stone in Manager Thomas' heart finally landed.He held Du Qi's hand in a good mood and said:
"Du, I found that you are very handsome today."

"Really? I seem to be so handsome every day."

"..."

Thomas, who didn't understand Du Qi's humor, was speechless. This kid, he would have to slap him if he praised him.

Simultaneously.

Du Qi also knew that after the transfer of Kenyon Martin, the Nets also ushered in a new NBA super giant, that is Vince Carter.

The Nets traded Alonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and two future draft picks to Vince Carter.

the other side.

Yao Ming led the Chinese men's basketball team to the end of the 2004 Olympic Games.Achieved No.8 results.

Chinese fans have called Du Qi on the Internet at this time, hoping that Du Qi can represent the Chinese team in the next Olympic Games.

Otherwise, Du Qi, a Chinese supernova, would be reckless if he didn't contribute to the motherland.

Then Duke heard from Yao Ming that the Rockets traded Steve Francis, Cutino Mobley and Kevin Cato for McGrady, Juwan Howard, Tyronn Lue and Liss Gaines.

"Congratulations Dayao, the Rockets have a superstar on the perimeter."

Du Qi said to Yao Ming in celebration.

The Rockets' [Yao-Mai Combination] was finally formed.

"Dutch, if you join the Rockets, then I will be more happy."

"Hahaha, let's talk about it when I, Bole, become the coach of the Rockets."

"—"

Entering September, Du Qi basically had nothing to do.

In addition to waiting for the arrival of the NBA preseason, it is the daily training, of course, there is also his own extra shooting training, silently improving his experience value.

Cam and I also go to school.

Reading and studying is the same as shooting training.Duke has a life-and-learn attitude.

Unknowingly, the time came to early October.

at this time.

The major teams are also actively preparing for the preseason of the 2004-2005 season.

NBA preseason is a warm-up game for each team before the start of the NBA regular season, because after the end of each season, each team has considerable changes in its lineup. In order for each team to run into the lineup and become familiar with it, The playing style of each team determines each team's lineup for the new season and can also enhance communication between players and coaches. Therefore, before the start of each season, the NBA holds several preseason games so that they can In a relatively good state, he entered the long regular season competition.

Of course.

Another main purpose of the NBA holding preseason games is to attract the attention of fans in advance and create more benefits for the NBA.

This is the same routine as the opener.

The cities where the games are held are diverse and flexible.

among them.

In order to attract fans in Asia, especially in China, the NBA arranged the first game of the Nets' eight preseason games in Shanghai, China, and the opponent was the Rockets, which also had Chinese players!

The NBA's external slogan is even more direct:

"Du Qi VS Yao Ming! A decisive battle at the Shanghai Stadium!"

……

10 month 14 day,
7pm.

The Shanghai Arena, which can accommodate 12000 people, was packed with people when watching the Nets VS Rockets game.

"My two favorite Chinese stars in the NBA, Du Qi and Yao Ming, they match up, I really look forward to their performance!"

"I think no matter who wins or loses, harmony is the most important thing!"

"correct!"

Compared with American fans, the atmosphere shown by Chinese fans at this moment is quite harmonious.

soon.

Players from both sides enter the field.

"Dooky!"

"Dooky!"

"Yao Ming!"

"Yao Ming!"

The Chinese fans at the scene shouted the names of Du Qi and Yao Ming in their mother tongue.Of course, there are also people calling the names of Tracy McGrady, Kidd and Vince Carter, but the formation is too small.

"Oh Du~ When I came to your country, I found that I was not welcome at all."

Kidd said to Du Qi with some envy, and shrugged his shoulders, expressing a little disappointment.

Du Qi smiled, and then walked towards Yao Ming of the Rockets.

At this time Yao Ming is warming up.

"Dayao, Shanghai is your hometown, after today's game, you want to show me the beautiful scenery of Shanghai.

Eat some Shanghai snacks. "

"no problem."

Yao Ming paused his warm-up, smiling all over his face, "Shanghai is an international metropolis with many attractions.

And I think the best scenic spots should be at night.

Have you read "Shanghai Beach", Ye Shanghai is not just talking about it casually.

Especially the Bund in Shanghai, not to mention how beautiful the night view is.I'll take you there tonight.

By the way, eat some famous Shanghai delicacies, such as Begonia Cake, Pork Rib Rice Cake, Fried Tofu Noodle Soup...all very delicious. "

Chatted for a while.

Du Qi also went to warm up.

soon.

The game started.

The starting lineup for the Nets:

Duch, Vince Carter, Jason Kidd, Richard Jefferson and Jason Collins.

The Rockets' starting lineup:

Yao Ming, McGrady, Bob Sura, Juwan Howard and David Wesley.

Du Qi still stood in the middle circle as a jumper, and jumped the ball with Yao Ming.

"interesting!"

"The opening game was Du Qi and Yao Ming's jump ball, which is very in line with the psychology of our Chinese people."

"Don't underestimate Du Qi, Du Qi has two brushes!"

beep!

Amidst the fans' discussions, the referee in the middle circle threw the ball vertically and blew the whistle to start the game.

Huh!Huh!
Du Qi and Yao Ming jumped together.Just when the fans were worried that Du Qi's small head could not jump Yao Ming.

Snapped!
Dookie took the ball first, gave the racket to Jason Kidd, and won the opening ball for the Nets.

"Fuck!"

"Fuck!"

"Fuck!"

The fans at the scene were very excited.

However, they are uneducated, and they can talk about it all over the world.

"Yao Ming, are you giving in to Du Qi? Even though you are compatriots, you can't let the water go!"

Yao Ming's fans were laughing.

Yao Ming, who was running on the field, heard these words, put his hands on his forehead helplessly, then spread his hands, shrugged, and said that I did not, because Du Qi jumped too high, and there was nothing I could do about it.

Kidd dribbled the ball halfway and habitually guided the ball to Duke.

Dookie made a jumper directly from the outside, and in front of his Rockets player Bob Sura, he pulled up a three-pointer.

boom!
Smash the iron!

Du Qi's fans at the scene sighed, but they didn't feel disgusted. After all, Du Qi is not a god, and it is impossible to score every goal.

Probably because of the interaction with the fans, Yao Ming failed to reach the basket in time. The Nets center took off the rebound above Juwan Howard's head.

2 to 0.
For the Rockets, at No. 1 seconds in the first minute of the first quarter, Yao Ming scored a goal under the basket, breaking the Rockets' record of zero eggs.

2 to 2.
Probably because of the bluntness of the new lineup, or it may be because I have come to an unfamiliar arena and the state has not been found yet.

At the end of this quarter, the shooting percentages of both sides were very low.

With a score of 10 to 9, the Rockets took the lead with a free throw.It was McGrady's 2+1, and then entered the intermission.

The second quarter begins.

Both the Nets and Rockets have undergone major player rotations.The main lineups of both sides were replaced.

After all, this is only a preseason game. The coaches of the two teams need to keep the main players in good physical condition and not make them too tired, because there is still a long regular season waiting for them.

This gives both rookies a chance to perform.

But this year's Nets rookie is a rookie, and the Rockets' rookie is not very good.

Throughout the second quarter, the fans were uninterested in watching.

"This game has been played so far, and there has not been an exciting moment yet."

"Yes."

"I almost fell asleep watching it."

Fortunately, during the intermission, there was a performance by the hot basketball cheerleaders.Let the fans who almost fell asleep watching the game suddenly regain their spirits.

soon.

The second half begins.

Neither the Nets nor the Rockets have any special tactical deployment.They treated this preseason very rationally and played relatively easily.

At the beginning of the second half, the two sides sent their main lineups up again.

Probably due to coordination, when Yao Ming was disturbed when he broke through the basket, he cleverly passed the ball to McGrady. McGrady faced Vince Carter, turned right, got rid of the latter's strict defense, and jumped up to shoot from mid-range. .

Swish!
Hollow into the net to score.

40 is better than 43!

The Rockets lead by three points!
And starting from this node, the balance of this game has begun to tilt towards the Rockets.The cooperation between Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady began to wave a big knife at the Nets, launching a "slaughter".

The 8th minute of the third quarter.

McGrady hit a three-pointer from the outside.

wow~~
The audience finally set off a small climax at this time:

"Maddy!"

"It's three points!"

"The Rockets are amazing! Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady supported the entire battlefield of the Rockets!"

"57 to 69!"

Because McGrady's three-pointer directly brought the score into double digits.

"pause!"

Coach Painter of the Nets asked for a timeout.

Jesses was not present today, and Paynter was in charge.

"Du, you go on stage."

Painter sent Duqi directly to the field.

In the third quarter of the game, in order to prevent the main players from getting tired before the battle, Du Qi was replaced when Du Qi played for 6 minutes in the third quarter.

"Yes, coach."

Du Qi tore off the white towel that was draped over his body and put it on the bench.Substitute Jacqui Vaughn came on.

"12 points behind, Du, I'll leave it to you."

Painter said.

"Don't worry, coach, leave it to me."

Because it was a preseason game, Ducci didn't have much pressure.

"Duqi is here!"

"Now the game is the real excitement!"

"Yeah. The combination of Yao Ming and Tracy McGrady is really good. The Rockets' outside and inside lines are hard to beat, forcing the Nets to finally send Du Qi up."

Seeing Du Qi playing, Yao Ming and McGrady both stared.

On the NBA stage, they have experienced Duke's skills more than once.

Yao Ming said:
"Everyone, get your act together. The real ace of the Nets is here. He is good at three-point shooting. We are 12 points ahead and he is really not a threat. He shot four three-pointers and came back!" "

Rockets players get serious for the first time.

Nets side,

Vince Carter, who heard Yao Ming's words, looked sideways at Du Qi:
The Nets' real ace?

Does he deserve to be an Asian?
(End of this chapter)