NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Yao Ming's opening dunk ignited the Dynasty Center. Although the attendance rate of fans was only about 50%, the cheers were no less.

The team's improved performance also made some fans choose to return to the stadium to watch the game. After all, there is still a chance to win the lottery.

Nash organized the offense on the Suns side. The son of the wind Nash passed the ball to Hill. Hill broke through with the ball, attracted double-teaming, and passed the ball to Frye in the bottom corner.

Yao Ming stepped forward to interfere, but Channing Frye chose to shoot and missed the three-pointer.

Ibaka protected the rebound and passed the ball to Carter. The Rockets pushed the transition. Carter faked Richardson and then directly pulled up and scored again!

The Rockets took a 4-0 lead at the beginning.

The Rockets used the Suns' most familiar way to give the visiting Suns a blow at the beginning.

Nash chose the safest way this time. He played pick-and-roll with Stoudemire. One pick and one roll, Nash hit the ground and passed to Stoudemire.

The latter wanted to take off and dunk over Dayao, who was defending him. Dayao was not afraid at all. Facing his lifelong enemy, Dayao raised his hand and fought hard.

After the two came into contact in the air, Dayao pressed his hand firmly on the basketball. With a crisp sound of "snap", the basketball was slapped to the ground.

Lowry quickly caught the floor ball and pushed back. The "little steel cannon" rushed to the paint area of ​​the Suns at a lightning speed, leaving only Nash in front of him.

Harden was ready to take off on the other side. Lowry threw the ball up, Harden stepped on his left foot, intercepted the basketball in the air with one hand and dunked it directly!

"Wow!" Tang Yu couldn't help but exclaimed. The young Harden can still fly, and he flies well.

Gentry immediately called a timeout. 1 minute and 20 seconds into the game, the Rockets stopped the Suns 6-0!

After the timeout, Nash changed his offensive method again. After a pick-and-roll with Stoudemire, he singled out Ibaka. After changing direction and accelerating, he directly shook off the latter and scored with a low hand.

Nash is still the Suns' core. When no one can score, he is the one who can immediately stand up and solve the problem.

The Rockets attack, Harden advances with the ball, with the help of a screen, and faces Hill in a mismatch.

Harden dribbles with continuous crossover steps, suddenly starts, passes Hill in one step, and breaks into the inside.

Facing Stoudemire's defense, Harden jumps high and tries to pull up for a layup, but unfortunately the ball bounces out of the basket.

Ibaka jumps up from the crowd and directly makes a tip-in. The second attack is successful, and the Rockets continue to maintain the score difference.

3 points and 32 points in the first quarter, the Rockets lead 24-20. The Suns serve the ball, and Nash passes the ball across half court, signaling the players to open up space.

Nash made a fake move to pray to God, deceived Lowry, and made a mid-range jump shot, which hit steadily.

The game continued, the Rockets missed the attack, and the Suns quickly counterattacked.

After Stoudemire received the ball, he ran all the way to the frontcourt, took a step inside the free throw line, and dunked with one arm, wreaking havoc on the basket.

Neither team gained an advantage over the other at the end of the first quarter, and the game ended in a tie at 29-29.

In the first half of the second quarter, the substitutes of both teams began to compete with each other on the court, and the Rockets' substitutes were obviously a level higher than the Suns.

The substitute lineup composed of Iverson, Danny Green, Scola, Battier and Yi Jianlian made the Suns fall behind by 7 points.

The Rockets turned on the "space mode" in the second half of the second quarter, and Harden used his elusive passing skills to tear the Suns' defense again and again.

Yao Ming was like a god under the basket, with one-handed dunks and hook shots, and he was omnipotent.

The Suns' defense became fragmented under the Rockets' bombardment, and the score gap widened rapidly.

In a wonderful aerial relay, Yao Ming jumped high and slammed Harden's pass into the basket, and the whole audience was boiling.

The Suns tried to adjust their tactics by substitutions, but the Rockets' offensive was unstoppable.

Led by Harden, the Rockets ended the first half with a 19-3 climax, completely beating the Suns!

Yao Ming scored 11 points in the second half of the second quarter. After the halftime, Yao Ming and Harden had a passionate hug, but Harden looked a little bit like a little bird.

In the end, the Rockets led the Suns by 17 points 67-50 at halftime and returned to the locker room to rest.

Yao Ming scored 18 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in the first half, and Harden scored a double-double with 10 points and 10 assists.

The players who returned to the locker room were very excited, and Tang Yu did not stop the players' excitement this time.

"Everyone played very well in this game. Don't be complacent and don't relax while celebrating. Once you relax, it's not easy to get back to the feeling of the game."

Facing Yao Ming's outburst, Tang Yu was naturally very happy, but Tang Yu still had to say what he should say.

I walked up to Yao Ming and said to him alone: ​​"Pay attention to the distribution of physical energy and don't do dangerous actions. If you want to prolong your career, do as I say."

"I understandTang Yu, I know that my strategic role is greater, just like a nuclear weapon! "

Tang Yu nodded, "I understand, if your legs are injured again, you and I both know what it means."

15 minutes later, the Rockets entered the second half with a 17-point advantage. With such a big advantage, playing at home becomes much easier.

At the beginning of the second half, the Suns obviously strengthened their defense and tried to curb the Rockets' offense.

However, the Rockets players were in good shape and were not affected too much.

Harden showed his excellent ball-handling skills. After several beautiful passes, he successfully broke into the inside and created good scoring opportunities for his teammates.

Dayao's performance in the inside was still strong. His height and strength made the Suns' defense helpless.

On the other hand, the Suns' offensive rhythm was disrupted and they made many mistakes.

The Rockets took the opportunity to launch many fast breaks and further expanded their lead.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, both sides replaced their main lineups. The Suns I surrender.

The game ended with the Rockets defeating the Suns 129-103 at home.

Yao Ming played 19 minutes in this game, scoring 22 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks. Under strict control of playing time, Yao Ming played his best game of the season.

He also won the duel with Stoudemire.

Harden played 29 minutes, 6 of 14 shots, 18 points and 14 assists.

In addition, 7 Rockets scored in double figures, including Iverson, Carter, Scola, Yi Jianlian and Ibaka.

The most important thing about winning five consecutive games is that the team is on the right track.

Yao Ming mentioned in the press conference after the game.

"We are a brand new team. The team is now more united than ever. Everyone is moving forward according to the goals set by the boss. This is the current Rockets!"

A reporter immediately stood up and asked, "Are you not used to the fact that your playing time in the team has been greatly reduced? "

Yao Yao laughed and said, "I really enjoy my current playing time. The young people in the team are full of energy. As long as I put the ball into the basket every night, I think I have the potential to become a center who eats cakes!"

"Haha!"

Yao Yao's humor also made all the reporters on the scene laugh. After winning five consecutive games, the Rockets' record has also reached 5 wins and 6 losses. One more game is needed to get the record back to positive numbers!