NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

During the intermission, Tang Yu said to the players: "They will make a final counterattack. Guys, you have to hold on for half a quarter and don't let them close the score!"

Harden and Battier were also communicating. Harden said: "President, you have to stand in the bottom corner on offense and don't move. I will find you when I have the chance!"

"Got it."

As expected by Tang Yu, the Zen Master replaced all the main players at the beginning of the fourth quarter for the last fight.

Curry brought Carter, Battier, Yi Jianlian and Jordan on the court.

Gasol scored a 2+1 on the first attack of the fourth quarter, which boosted the morale of the Lakers.

Gasol's free throw was also hit steadily. Jordan still suffered from the loss of experience. If it was Yao Ming, he would definitely not have committed a foul.

Then Jordan received a pass from Yi Jianlian in the paint and wanted to get back on the court, but unfortunately his basic skills were too poor and he missed the shot under interference.

Kobe's three-pointer helped the Lakers narrow the gap.

Tang Yu was angry and called a timeout. In less than a minute, they were beaten 6-0, and the score difference was only 13 points.

Tang Yu yelled to all the players: "If you want to foul, you must beat him down fiercely, and don't give him a chance to shoot! This is the Western Conference Finals, not a regular season game!"

He looked at Harden. It was not time to replace him yet. He had to rest for a while.

"Yao, you and Serge go on the court."

The strength of the inside line must be strengthened during this period. Jordan's lack of experience was too obvious. Facing Gasol, he could only passively take a beating.

After the timeout, in order to stabilize the situation, Curry very cleverly passed the ball to Yao. Gasol didn't have much to do with Yao's back-to-back.

After continuous back-to-back, Yao turned around and made a low step and an easy hook to help the home team stabilize the situation.

After scoring, Yao also clenched his fist with one hand to encourage himself.

The Lakers' inside line was no longer dominant. Odom suddenly passed the ball to Artest, who forced a mid-range shot but missed.

The strongest man 18, Kawhi Leonard, grabbed the rebound and passed it to Curry to launch a counterattack. After Curry got the ball, he rushed to the Lakers' half court like lightning. Facing the defense of Kobe and Fisher, Curry pretended to force a layup.

Kobe defended very well. If Curry forced it, he would definitely be blocked. The latter suddenly had an idea and passed the ball under his crotch.

Carter just came quickly from behind and jumped directly after getting the ball and exploded the basket!

'Bang! '

The whining of the basket formed a strong contrast with the cheers of the fans on the scene. Curry's passing ability has always been underestimated.

After landing, Carter twisted the accelerator with both hands, which was extremely domineering!

At 8 minutes and 25 seconds in the fourth quarter, Harden returned to the court and replaced Carter.

"James is here to close the game!" said Brent Barry.

Drexler immediately said, "Haha, that's right. It seems difficult for the Purple and Gold Army to make up the difference. If the difference is still the same after 4 minutes, there will be no hope."

"If you want to keep the game suspenseful, the Lakers must pull the difference to single digits as soon as possible, so that they can have some chances in the decisive stage."

The current difference is 17 points. If this difference remains unchanged after about 4 minutes, the Lakers will be in great danger.

However, Harden's return has once again improved the Rockets' offense, and the two teams have started a mode where no one can defend the other.

Kobe Bryant on the Lakers side has started the Black Mamba mode, scoring points continuously. Kobe's scoring in full force is really easy.

The Rockets rely on team basketball, with more scattered scoring points. Yao Ming, Curry and Harden also cooperate well.

But time is passing by every second.

At 5 minutes and 15 seconds, Odom made a successful tip-in at the basket and the score came to 109-96, and the Lakers were still 13 points behind.

After Harden pushed the ball through the frontcourt, the Lakers also changed their defensive tactics. Kobe and Artest immediately double-teamed Harden.

Harden was stunned for a second and then reacted immediately and quickly hugged the ball.

"Timeout, timeout!" Tang Yu immediately yelled on the sidelines, anxiously jumping up and down.

Harden was also surrounded and robbed of the ball. Fortunately, the referee gave the Rockets a timeout.

What a dangerous scene. The Lakers' sudden double-teaming tactics against Harden could not be said to have failed. It almost resulted in a jump ball.

Back on the bench, Tang Yu said to the players: "Focus, we are still leading by a lot of points. It is true that we lack experience. But you are all the strongest. Don't forget that we are the first in the league!"

'Roaring God' Rasheed Wallace said to the players on the court: "Knock them over. The playoffs need toughness. Only the toughest team can make it to the end!"

A short 20-second timeoutIt's almost time, and the Rockets still have the ball.

This time, the Lakers didn't double-team Harden when he held the ball. With little time left for the offense, Harden chose to go it alone, adjusting his steps and stepping back to shoot three-pointers.

Yao Ming forced Gasol to pass the ball inside, and Harden got the ball. There were still 24 seconds!

Just when everyone thought the Rockets would press the time, Harden passed the ball to Curry at 45 degrees.

Curry shot directly from nearly two meters away from the three-point line!

Accurate trajectory, perfect arc!

This shot had a murderous taste, completely ignoring the defense of "Old Fish" Fisher.

With Curry's three-pointer, the fans at the Dynasty Center went crazy again!

This was Curry's lowest three-pointer of the game, 11 in 19, following 6 in 8 in the first quarter. The hit rate is now 11 in 19, and the hit rate of 57 is terrifying!

Even Kobe cast a questioning look at Fisher, and the latter was helpless. He was beaten by this rookie MVP tonight.

Although the Lakers still wanted to fight hard, the time was soon less than 3 minutes, and the score difference was still 18 points.

Phil Jackson replaced all the main players after the last official timeout, and then Tang Yu replaced the main players.

After the game, the Houston Rockets beat the Lakers 127-106 at home and won the Western Conference Finals G1 with 21 points!

"After this game, the Houston Rockets really showed their ambition to win the championship. This is a king's team!" said 'Glider' Drexler.

Bobby Jackson immediately added: "Look at Stephen's data, he is really a big-game player! 44 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 turnovers, 4 fouls. This data is incredible for a rookie!"

"That's right, LeBron couldn't do such an incredible operation in his first season!"

Drexler laughed again: "Come on, LeBron hasn't won a championship yet. Look at this year, people will put Stephen ahead of him! Haha!"

Although it's too early now, James is indeed still without a championship!

Curry used 11 three-pointers that broke the playoff record to give the defending champion a blow in the first game of the Western Conference Finals!