NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

At the beginning of the second quarter, LeBron James played the entire first quarter and then went off the court to rest.

The Rockets were led by Harden, with Iverson, Carter, Yi Jianlian and Jordan.

All Rockets players knew that the time when James was off the court would be an opportunity for the team to catch up. James Harden took the initiative and faced Mo Williams' defense and accelerated to the basket.

Facing the opponent's north and south parts of Harden's European step layup, Big Z blocked Harden's arm with all his strength.

The whistle sounded, and Harden made a layup and put the ball into the basket, 2+1!

Rockets James took the lead in blowing the horn of the team's counterattack on the road.

After the free throw, the score came to 23-32, and the Rockets brought the score difference back to single digits.

Looking back, Delonte West's breakthrough was ruthlessly blocked by Jordan, and Iverson initiated an offensive and defensive transition, and rushed to the paint area with sparks and lightning to score two more points.

The Rockets suddenly increased their defensive intensity, and the Cavaliers could not find any players who could score on the court without LeBron.

After another missed shot, the Rockets switched to offense and defense. Carter quickly moved to the bottom corner. Harden's European step breakthrough attracted two Cavaliers to double-team him. Harden passed the ball directly to Carter, who made a steady three-pointer!

"Beep" Cavaliers coach Mike Brown called a timeout, and the Rockets made a small 8-0 climax to directly catch up.

28-32, the two sides were almost back to the same starting line, and LeBron James had to return to the court after less than two minutes of rest.

Tang Yu also adjusted the Rockets' lineup, replacing Ibaka with "the answer" Iverson.

James, who returned to the court, was surrounded by the Rockets. The no-fly zone formed by Alian, 18 Cards and Jordan made the "little emperor" miserable.

Many strong attacks failed, but the Rockets seized the opportunity to counterattack.

James, who lacked helpers, complained to the referee many times that the Rockets committed defensive fouls when he was making a layup, but the referee ignored him.

Cavaliers coach Mike Brown could no longer bear it and took the initiative to apply for a technical foul, hoping to make the referee change the scale of the penalty.

At halftime, the Rockets had already overtaken the score, 57-54, and the Rockets had a 15-point difference in a single quarter.

The Rockets players relied on on-the-spot changes to turn the situation around in just one quarter.

Tang Yu didn't say much during the halftime break. The ups and downs of the team are normal. Every team will have ups and downs. On-the-spot adjustments are the most important ability to test players and coaches.

After the change of sides, the Rockets continued the defensive strategy of the second quarter and resolutely double-teamed James.

James had no choice but to pass the ball, but unfortunately his teammates were not strong enough and missed consecutive shots.

The Rockets took the opportunity to expand their lead. Harden and Curry frequently scored from the outside. Curry finally found his touch in the third quarter and hit three three-pointers in a row. After three quarters, the Rockets were already leading by as many as 15 points.

In the last quarter, the Cavaliers launched a fierce counterattack.

But the Rockets played steadily and always maintained their lead.

In the end, the Houston Rockets defeated the Cavaliers 110-95, double-killing the Cavaliers this season and ushering in 25 consecutive wins.

This victory gave the Rockets players more confidence, and they moved more firmly towards the goal of creating history.

However, injuries still plagued the team. Tang Yu needs to reasonably deploy the lineup in the next game to ensure that the team can continue to maintain a good state.

Tang Yu participated in the post-match press conference. The media now praises Tang Yu crazily and no longer mentions breaking up the championship lineup.

A reporter asked: "Coach Tang, you have now won 25 consecutive games. There is only one record in front of you. Do you have the confidence to break the league record of 33 consecutive wins?"

Tang Yu smiled confidently and said: "Of course, our team has been working hard and striving for excellence. Every game is a new challenge, but we believe that as long as we unite as one, we can create miracles. However, now we are more focused on the next game and move towards the goal step by step."

The reporters nodded one after another, expressing their satisfaction with Tang Yu's answer.

Afterwards, another reporter asked: "Coach Tang, what do you think is the biggest difficulty on the road to winning streak?"

Tang Yu pondered for a moment and replied: "The biggest difficulty is always the next opponent. Every game will not be easy, and we cannot underestimate any opponent. Moreover, injuries are also a problem we must face. We must ensure the health of the players, which is the key to success."

After the press conference, Tang Yu returned to the locker room to celebrate the victory with the players.

He encouraged everyone to stay focused and be ready for the next.

The players are full of fighting spirit and want to try to complete the record that has not been broken for 39 years.

After the double-kill of the Cavaliers, the Houston Rockets will return to the Dynasty Center in Houston for two home games.

On the 12th and 29th, the Houston Rockets will face the challenge of the New Orleans Hornets at the Dynasty Center at home.

After two days of rest, the Rockets came to the training ground to prepare for the game against the Hornets.

During the training, Tang Yu emphasized the importance of defense and made targeted arrangements based on the characteristics of the Hornets.

On the day of the game, the Rockets' home court was full and the fans were enthusiastic.

After the game started, the Rockets quickly entered the state, Harden and Curry started a "three-point rain" on the outside, and Ibaka and Dayao in the inside also frequently ravaged the basket.

The Hornets relied on the organization of Queen Bee Paul and West to support them, but they had no choice but to face the large gap in overall strength.

In the end, the Rockets easily won 109-94 at home and ushered in a 26-game winning streak.

The players were ecstatic, but Tang Yu remained calm, knowing that the following games would become more and more difficult.

Continuous winning streaks will put more and more pressure on the players, and they forget that failure is not a good thing.

Tang Yu is now making arrangements for the coaching staff every day, mainly to let them communicate more with the players and keep the players' mentality.

After winning 26 consecutive games, the team's general manager Sam Hinkie found Tang Yu in the office the next day.

"Boss, our deal with the Suns has been blown. The players were willing to come, but the Suns regretted it at the last moment."

"Okay, I know, DeMarre played well in the Development League. Which other teams are interested in him?"

The reason why Tang Yu demoted Carroll to the Development League was to let him play his value and then trade him. For Tang Yu, there is no place for him in this team.

The best choice is to exchange for some future resources.

"Boss, the Heat intends to trade Quentin Richardson for DeMarre Carroll. I think this is a losing deal. I asked for the draft pick and the Heat readily agreed."

"But we don't need such a good player. Just give us an expiring minimum salary contract. But we want a first-round pick for 2011. We can just cut him off after we get the player."

Tang Yu agreed to the Heat's trade request to see if he could change the ending of LeBron James going to the Heat.

But this is also a double-edged sword. It is likely to push him to the Hornets. After all, if Chris Paul summons LeBron, there is a certain success rate.

"Then boss, I'll do it!"