NBA’s aging star system

"Unknowingly, the Lakers were already leading by 8 points, and it looked like they were about to hit double figures."

"No, I think the Rockets should counterattack in the second quarter. The Rockets are not easy to deal with. During the regular season, the two teams were still fighting back and forth."

The inter-section break ended quickly and the second quarter began.

Because the playoffs are different from the regular season, all the main players have increased their playing time, and the Lakers' overall offense has once again risen to a higher level.

As for the Rockets, the main players' playing time is already long enough, and adding more will be counterproductive.

Before the end of the second quarter, the score difference had reached 12 points, but Harden made a lucky three-pointer before the whistle.

At the end of the first half, the score difference was 9 points, and the Lakers temporarily took the lead.

"The Rockets are so lucky to be able to make it."

"I can only say that my life should not be cut off, but I can only linger on. The Lakers have an obvious advantage. If the Rockets want to resist, their current strength is not enough."

The intermission ended quickly and the third quarter began.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Lakers directly took over the entire main lineup. Walton wanted to take a big lead at the beginning of the second half.

D'Antoni on the Rockets side naturally expected it, so the Rockets' three-point shots became even crazier.

"James, you can't do this. You can't beat us with just three-pointers." Su Tian joked while organizing the team's offense.

"Don't worry!"

At this time, Harden felt even more oppressive pressure from the Lakers than the Warriors.

"Did the previous Lakers always hide their strength? Impossible."

The previous Lakers did not hide their strength, but the current Lakers' strength has improved very obviously.

In fact, it is very simple. The playing time of the Lakers' main players has increased.

When Walton leads the team in the regular season, he has been strictly controlling the players' playing time in order to avoid the interference of injuries.

Both George and Butler benefited from it. As for Su Tian, ​​he has a system and is not afraid of injuries.

At the end of the third quarter, the point difference was firmly controlled by the Lakers to double digits.

During the break, Harden sat on the bench and gasped for air.

"James, you can't play like that. We have to use tactics and coordinate more and pass the ball more."

Chris Paul on the side was still talking tirelessly to Harden, emphasizing the importance of tactics.

"Chris, I know how to play, I don't need you to teach me."

Harden's words directly suppressed what Paul wanted to say.

Originally, there was no communication between the two during this period, and the atmosphere in the team was very abnormal. Now the two are directly at odds.

Paul seemed to be persuading Harden, but in fact he felt that Harden had too much ball power and wanted to give some to him.

Harden naturally sees clearly what Paul wants, but Harden doesn't give him any face at all.

Soon, the fourth quarter began.

For the Lakers, Su Tian came directly onto the field with his substitute lineup.

For the Rockets, D'Antoni thought for a long time and decided to let Harden and Paul play together.

After all, the Rockets are now behind by double digits and must go all out.

After Su Tian came on the court, his all-round performance improved, and his defense became very proactive.

After Paul came to the frontcourt with the ball, he wanted to call his teammates to come over and cooperate with the pick-and-roll, but Harden next to him directly reached out for the ball. Paul originally wanted to pretend not to see it.

But Harden's movements for the ball became more and more intense, and Paul had no choice but to pass the ball to him.

But as soon as Paul passed the ball, it was intercepted by Su Tian!

After successfully stealing the ball, Su Tian quickly rushed to the frontcourt and succeeded with a one-handed chop.

"Steal a dragon!! This is Su!!!"

Buckley was so excited that he shouted.

"Su Dao's dunk was so exciting. Even in a dunk contest, I can give this dunk 10 points."

Kenny Smith's tone was much calmer, but his words still showed his admiration for Su Tian.

And this dunk directly increased the overall momentum of the Lakers and the cheers of the fans at the scene.

The ball was transferred and it was the Rockets' turn to attack. This time Harden advanced with the ball.

After arriving in the frontcourt, he faced Su Tian's defense.

Harden's eyes were fixed on Su Tian, ​​and he kept moving his hands and dribbling with his hips.

Immediately afterwards, Harden broke out and was about to break through, and Su Tian quickly followed.

But Harden smiled slightly, used the "double step back", and shot a three-pointer directly.

However, just when Harden thought everything was safe, Su Tian's palm actually appeared in front of his eyes.

Harden was surprised, and even the power of his shot changed slightly.

boom--

Basketball and iron.

Boucher turned around to collect the rebound and passed the ball directly to Su Tian.

Su Tian got the ball and immediately launched a fast break, rushing forward with the ball.

Harden followed Su Tian closely, but it didn't seem to have any interference effect.

bang——

Su Tian succeeded in another fast break dunk.

After Su Tian landed, he turned to look at Harden.

"James, to be honest, the Rockets are no match for us, so give up."

Harden glanced at Su Tian speechlessly.

Harden also said this, so he naturally knows that this is just a psychological tactic.

However, now in Harden's view, the Rockets do not seem to be a match for the Lakers.

"It must be because my teammates are so rubbish, that's right! It's all because of these teammates!"

"If we still want to win the championship next season, we must change our teammates, but who should we replace? It doesn't feel very good. Should we replace them all?"

"Hey! Instead of replacing them all, why not..."

In the end, the game ended steadily, and the rocket's attempt to stir up the waves was suppressed by Su Tian.

122-103, the big score came to 1-0, and the Lakers temporarily took the lead.

"Kenny, I think I can already predict this series." Barkley's confident look made Smith couldn't bear to interrupt.

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

"It's obvious! It's so obvious! Rocket has no power to fight back!"

Smith looked at Barkley's confident look and wanted to trick the Jazz again.

"Charles, since you are so confident, why don't you make a bet? For example, do a striptease or something?"

As soon as Smith said these words, he was already laughing so hard, but Barkley on the side had a dark look on his face.

"Kenny, I've given up gambling! I won't say things like that again! I won't fall into your trap again!"

At this time on the playing field, after Su Tian finished the game, he followed Wharton to participate in the post-game interview.

"Su, first of all, congratulations on your victory. I would like to ask if the Lakers have the idea of ​​sweeping the Rockets after winning this game easily."

Su Tian cleared his throat and said: "No one can be sure about sweeping this kind of thing. I just pursue victory in every game. As for sweeping the Rockets, I am not sure, but I can only say that the opponent does have some advantages compared to us." There’s a gap.”