NBA’s aging star system

The series moved to the Rockets' home court, which was a challenge for the Lakers and an opportunity for the Rockets to save themselves.

The Rockets have lost two games in a row. The Rockets must win this home game, otherwise, the season will end here again.

Soon the game started, and Capela still worked hard to seize the initiative.

Paul got the ball and pushed forward to the frontcourt.

Harden didn't say anything and just reached for the ball. Paul thought about what his coach said before the game and gave it to him.

D'Antoni made it clear: "This is James' team, try to satisfy him."

Harden was very happy to see that Paul did not go against his wishes, but then he was not happy anymore.

Harden couldn't beat Su Tian's defense, but today he seemed to be suppressed against Butler.

For several consecutive rounds, Harden failed to score any points in sports games under Butler.

Seeing that the Rockets were about to fall behind by 10 points, D'Antoni called a timeout.

"James, let's change the focus of our offense. Let Paul hold the ball and play a few games first. You cooperate with him first. When you feel better, I will let you play."

Harden didn't say anything and could only nod his head to agree with D'Antoni's arrangement.

Harden is indeed unhappy with Paul, but winning is more important.

Soon, the timeout ended and both sides returned to the court again.

Harden indeed gave up the ball, allowing Paul to organize the team's offense with the ball.

However, Paul was having mixed feelings at this time.

I was happy because the ball finally fell into my hands, but I was worried because it was Su Tian who was facing him.

Paul was very smart and did not choose to confront Su Tian head-on. Instead, he invited his teammates to cooperate tactically.

After passing the ball continuously, Paul passed the ball to Tucker in the bottom corner.

Tucker had a good chance at this time, so he was ready to shoot a three-pointer directly.

But as soon as Tucker raised the ball, a big hand appeared directly and snatched the ball from Tucker's hand.

"Steal! No, this is robbery!!!"

But the person who stole the ball was not Su Tian, ​​but Paul George!

"No matter what, I averaged 2 steals per game this season, don't underestimate me!" George thought to himself.

After George stole the ball, he directly started the fast break. After being double-teamed by the Rockets, he passed a long pass to Butler who was running in front.

Butler caught the ball and dunked directly.

The Lakers' fast break was like mercury pouring down the ground, and the Rockets couldn't stop it at all.

"Now Harden's offense with the ball is blocked, and Paul's attempts to organize are also intercepted. If the Rockets want to resist, a third person has to step up." Barkley said.

"It can't be such a simple thing. It's rare for the Rockets to create such a lineup. You ask him to pay the luxury tax for the Big Three? Wouldn't that kill him!" Kenny Smith responded.

The changes on the court were as the two guessed. After Harden and Paul were blocked at the same time, the Rockets did not have a third person to step forward, and the point difference gradually widened.

At the end of the first half, the score difference had reached 16 points.

D'Antoni looked around anxiously, but couldn't think of any useful way.

The only thing he can think of is to take more three-pointers! However, this trick has been proven in the last game to not work!

"Both James and Paul are blocked, who else can step forward? Gordon? Let him try?"

"No matter what, it's better than sitting still and waiting for death."

So, during the halftime break, D'Antoni announced a tactical arrangement in the third quarter to try to let Gordon take the main attack, while Harden and Paul would perform feint attacks.

Harden and Paul frowned. They were already fighting fiercely for the ball, and now there was a third one.

However, neither of them performed well in this scene, and it was difficult to refuse directly, so they had no choice but to nod in agreement.

However, as long as Gordon can't produce results, the two of them will definitely take the ball back again.

As for Gordon, after hearing that he was the main attacker, he was so excited that he wanted to play right away!

As long as you can perform well in this game, you will become famous in one battle! Don’t worry about the big contract for next season!

In Gordon's anticipation, the third quarter finally began.

Both sides still chose the starting lineup to play, and the Lakers didn't think too much, thinking that they were still the two main attackers.

At the beginning of the game, Su Tian first held the ball and assisted George for a layup.

Turning his head, Paul came to the frontcourt with the ball. After using the pick-and-roll to attract the defense, he passed a precise pass to Gordon.

But after Gordon got the ball, he did not pass the ball again, but directly broke through with the ball.

After arriving inside, Gordon used a lever to avoid Nance, who was assisting in defense, and hit a layup.

"Scored! Eric really scored!"

D'Antoni on the sidelines looked surprised, and then came the surprise!

"Calm down, wait and see."

Su Tian didn't think it was a big deal when Gordon hit. Gordon has a certain right to take shots in every game.

The ball possession changed and it was the Lakers' turn to attack. Su Tian came to the frontcourt again with the ball.

This time Su Tian faced Paul and shot a three-pointer directly.

Swah——

The three-pointer hit directly.

Su Tian returned to defense with a calm face, and the point difference was still very stable.

The Rockets attack again, this time with Harden holding the ball. After the breakthrough, he attracted the defense and passed the ball to Gordon on the outside.

Gordon caught the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

Swah——

Gordon's three-pointer also hit.

Gordon responded in two consecutive rounds, which had to attract Su Tian's attention.

"Brandon, focus! Follow me!"

Ingram nodded quickly when he heard Su Tian's scolding.

In the next few rounds, Gordon took consecutive shots. Although the hit rate was average, this scene was very strange.

"No, no, no, if Harden and Paul are not used, the Rockets want Gordon to be the main attacker?"

Su Tian said that he did not understand or respect the Rockets' actions.

After understanding the Rockets' general idea, Su Tian began to attack fiercely with the ball, and the defensive end also began to pay attention to the help of Gordon.

At the end of the third quarter, the score difference reached 20 points.

At this time, the Rockets bench.

"Coach, Eric tried his best. It turns out that this tactic is not suitable. Let me do it." Harden looked at D'Antoni firmly.

At this time, D'Antoni was also very embarrassed and had to say: "Okay James, come on and play."

So, at the beginning of the fourth quarter, Harden and Su Tian came on the court at the same time.

The first possession of the fourth quarter was given to the Rockets, and Harden advanced to the frontcourt with the ball.

After arriving in the frontcourt, Harden and Su Tian faced each other directly.

"Su, I know what you want to say, but don't say it yet."

Su Tian was stunned, what's the matter, have you learned to predict?

Just as Harden finished saying this, he stepped back and shot a three-pointer.

Swah——