Basketball: Dayao Reopened

Now it's the Pacers' turn to call a timeout.

Rick Carlisle didn't have any arrangements. He called this timeout purely to disrupt the Rockets' offensive rhythm.

This guy has always regarded Popovich as an idol, and judging from his later experience, his coaching level has reached Popovich’s level. Compared with Popovich, the only thing he lacks is Di Duncan!

As for Popovich, after the absence of Tim Duncan, his "god of coaching" color is slowly fading. The "bite bit" by Xiaoka is his lack of management ability. The start of the 2021 Olympics is the stumbling block. His coaching ability is completely not so "shenzhen" true portrayal.

After the timeout, the Pacers successfully scored a goal and the score came to 9-7.

Yao Ming went to the frontcourt to ask for the ball this time, making his first three-pointer shot so far in this game.

"Bang Dang", missed.

Fortunately, Karl Malone grabbed a rebound.

He was immediately covered by Rashid Wallace and O'Neal, and he decisively gave the ball out.

"Rebounds, rebounds, guaranteed rebounds, can't this be done!"

Although he blocked Karl Malone's goal, Wallace and O'Neal also received a fierce meal from Rick Carlisle. Rick Carlisle said that he couldn't bear the rebound.

The ball was given to Battier and quickly transferred to Mobley. Mobley broke through Reggie Miller and successfully scored again.

Within 2 minutes of playing, he has already scored 4 points.

"Cartino is showing signs of becoming the X factor tonight!" Kenny Smith praised.

Mobley followed Francis' high-five as he returned the defense, his eyes were full of "brother, it's okay, just hold on, this will give me c".

Tinsley had just been tackled directly by Yao Ming. At this moment, he did not dare to be like a "reckless man" and went directly in "recklessly." Can't help it anymore, Zhang hand asks for the ball.

You ask me what Artest is? I'm telling you now, my brother Tinsley doesn't dare to "reckless" the ball, I will "reckless". If my teammates dare not enter, I will enter. In a word, I dared to be "reckless" if Tinsley dared to be "reckless", and I dared to be "reckless" if my brother didn't dare to be "reckless". How about the "God of Basketball"? This is me, Artest, my wish is charity and world peace, it is clear enough!

Battier said that other people don't know, anyway, after the first two games, I already know it very well.

When he saw Artest ramming him towards him like a bull, he subconsciously shrank back several steps. When he was almost in front of him, he gritted his teeth and resisted it.

"Bah!"

Hit and fly at once.

Artest shows what is called "violent aesthetics"!

But Karl Malone topped it in the first place.

"Dalian" seems to have a stronger deterrent against "big elbows". Artest is willing to "blow up" others' heads, but he does not want to "blow up" his own heads. It's also a random throw.

"Dang!"

The ball pops.

Karl Malone quickly turned his head and threw towards the rebound.

But the Pacers had already stuck in the position, and he couldn't get in at all. He could only watch Yao Ming play 1v2 and O'Neal grabbed offensive rebounds.

Then he just turned around to dunk.

"Snapped!"

Yao Ming immediately slapped the ball from his hand.

So Shaq O’Neal dare not buckle directly in front of me now!

You, Jermaine O'Neal, dare to be so hard.

Karl Malone protected the rebound.

The Rockets launched a counterattack, Francis continued to give the ball to Mobley in the frontcourt.

Mobley also played with confidence. He dribbled the ball continuously to shake Reggie Miller, and then went straight in. Reggie Miller did not react slowly to the ball. He quickly moved laterally to make physical contact with Mobley, but Mobley was still squeezed away. NS.

Fortunately, the delay was effective, which bought Wallace time.

The straight arm successfully interfered with Mobley's layup.

The ball was protected by O'Neal this time.

"Mobley was also defended, which shows that the Pacers' defense adjustment is also very fast!" Kenny Smith couldn't help swallowing his saliva, "Obviously, this will be a very anxious battle!"

Of course, this is also normal. The Rockets want to pull the big score to 3-0 in one effort. They don’t want the Pacers to start. They will have to play two games at the Pacers’ home court. It's harder not to fight!

The Pacers standing on the edge of the cliff also know that this game cannot be lost anymore. Both sides want to win. Although it is the third game of the finals, this game is no longer important to both sides. Inferior to the "Battle of Tianwangshan"!

Hard work has naturally reached that level!

On the field, Artest asked for the ball again. He felt that he should have scored in the last offense, but he needs to pay attention to the Rockets' inside defense.

I have to rush harder!

Hmm...this is the thinking of "reckless people".

Whenever I can’t score a goal, it’s definitely not because of my “reckless” approach, but that my “reckless” is not enough!

"Bah!"

Still squeezing Battier away, Artest, who rushed to the basket, faced Karl Malone. This time he didn't evade and slammed into it.

"Dang!"

"beep!"

The ball was not scored.

But the referee blew the whistle to the face.

Karl Malone was speechless.

It's all blowing!

He spread his hand towards the referee.

The Pacers fans on the sidelines suddenly became displeased, and a huge boo rushed towards him.

The big screen above the stadium is playing back Artest’s ball just now. It can be clearly seen that Karl Malone patted Artest’s wrist.

This is so embarrassing to be wronged!

Karl Malone showed the new blood mark on his arm to the most fierce fan of Boo.

Means, am I not blown away?

What's wrong with the shot?

I didn't mean it!

The fan said: "Nigger, you are too dark, I can't see it!"

"Fxxkyou, nigger!" Karl Malone replied.

Well, these two are black!

A very interesting situation: blacks hate others calling them "niggers", but when blacks attack other blacks, they often use "niggers" to attack.

Of course, it’s okay for blacks to scold blacks as "niggers."

"Huh!"

"Huh!"

Artest, who made only 72% of his free throws this season, made these two free throws very well.

The point difference is still 3 points.

"I can't catch up!"

Tom glanced at the somewhat stalemate and uttered a word involuntarily.

Playing away games, as a head coach, the last thing he wants to see is that he has been in a situation where he can't catch up with the points.

Thibodeau also shook his head slightly when he heard what he said.

Looking at it so far, it is obvious that after Rasheed Wallace came back, some of the original problems of this team, whether it was offensive or defensive, have been compensated to a certain extent. Only a team that really has the strength of a championship, even with the strength of the Rockets, it is impossible to open the score with a sudden wave of scoring like before.

The current stalemate will continue for a long time.

In Thibodeau’s view, this game is either anxious to the end of the game, or it depends on which side of the star explodes first...

It has to be said that Thibodeau’s ability to analyze the situation is indeed at the NBA head coach level. As he expected, the next time, the two sides are inextricably linked. If the Rockets play a 5-0 scoring wave, the Pacers will inevitably respond to a 6-2 scoring wave afterwards, so that the first quarter of the game At the end, the score on both sides is still very anxious 26 to 25, the Rockets are still 1 point behind.

"Listen, Catino, after you break through, you can pass the ball directly to your left. I will arrange for the player to land there. You don't have to rush in!"

"In addition, the outside defense can be switched faster. The opponent's first and third positions are breakthrough players. You don't have to keep defending from the inside. It's not a big deal to put them farther away!"

At the end of the first quarter, Tom began to make one-on-one corrections to each of the Rockets who played in the first quarter.

To be honest, it is usually impossible for Tom to correct every player in such a detailed manner.

This approach is usually a coaching style that European coaches are more accustomed to, and NBA coaches prefer to let players solve problems by themselves.

Of course, this is also normal. The NBA has a fast pace. The head coach has no time to guide every round. In comparison, the NBA has higher talents. Too much interference will only limit the players themselves.

Coincidentally, the Pacers' bench is the same. Rick Carlisle is also analyzing the Pacers very carefully.

No way, the finals have reached this point, and the two teams have no obvious loopholes in the lineup configuration. At this time, which side is better than the details!

In this anxious game, the "fighting" between the two coaches on the sidelines is also very exciting. The Rockets and the Pacers respectively played the two waves of scoring climaxes, as well as the containment of the opponent's scoring climax. The quick adjustments of these two coaches on the sidelines...

Anyway, the commentators who watched the first quarter all said that this is the highest quality NBA game this year! You come and I meet on both sides, really every round is full of games!

The coaches on both sides said it was almost the same, and the second quarter of the game officially began.

The Pacers' substitute rotation players played in the cheers of the audience. Compared to the appearances of the previous two games, they are obviously more confident this time.

Of course, this is also normal. The shouts of the Pacers fans and the Pacers' still leading score made them less pressure than the previous two games.

The most important thing is that watching the teammates and the Rockets play you and me, they suddenly feel a little bit more "I can do it, I can".

Well, it does work!

Especially Al Harrington.

He scored directly in the first round after playing, and then scored 6 points in a row, leading the Pacers to complete a wave of 6-2 scoring in an instant.

The Pacers' lead was directly changed from 1 point to 5 points as he exerted his strength.

The scene suddenly became even more boiling!

The Pacers fans cheered in unison, and the entire Consecco arena was suddenly surrounded by huge cheers.

Tom glanced at the time. It was only 1 minute and 45 seconds at the beginning of the second quarter.

do not care!

With a big wave, he brought the main players back on the court.

In the first quarter, in order to target the Pacers' second position, Tom early took Mobley, the "best sixth man", which caused the Rockets to lose an important firepower during the bench rotation.

The Rockets' bench rotation has been on the court for more than one minute, which is a unilateral beating.

In fact, he only needs to take Mobley on the court!

But after thinking about it, he decided to put all the main lineup on the court ahead of time.

This is called "force the palace"!

He believes that seeing all the Rockets' main players on the court, Rick Carlisle certainly dare not let the Pacers' starting lineup remain on the court.

Sure enough, while seeing the Rockets put all the starting lineup on the court, Rick Carlisle also immediately put all the starting lineup on the court.

No delay for a second!

This is the deterrence of the Rockets' starting lineup today!

Only in this way, the Rockets wanted to recover the score and it became difficult. At 10 minutes and 11 seconds in the second quarter, they were still 5 points behind.

Yao Ming tried to steal a three-pointer from the perimeter.

Difficult to narrow the difference to 2 points.

But in the next round, Wallace assisted Reggie Miller and responded smoothly to Yao Ming's three-pointer from beyond the three-point line.

The point difference has returned to 5 points.

This is the portrayal of the Rockets in the second quarter so far. Whenever they score an offense, the Pacers can always return!

"Man, basketball won't lie, we will lead all the way to the end!"

Rasheed Wallace yelled at Yao Ming after Reggie Miller hit the three-pointer.

The voice was very loud, and the whole scene made a huge cheer because of his shout.

Yao Ming looked at him shaking his head and raised his eyebrows slightly: "Man, many years later, when you think about this game, you will find that this is the most stupid thing you have done!"

Rasheed Wallace made a "cut". The first half is about to end. Yao Ming has only scored 11 points under his defense, which is far less than his previous games, and even he has already played this season. The first half of so many games was conspicuous. This shows that he was very successful in defense...

Therefore, he did not take Yao Ming's words to heart.

This guy who killed Tim Duncan and the "Big Shark" is nothing great!

"Huh!"

Before the end of the first half, Reggie Miller also used a three-pointer at the buzzer to give Rashid Wallace a "reassurance". The Pacers finally ended with a 52-46, 8-point lead. The first half.

"Take care of you in the third quarter, just wait!"

He did not forget to wave his hand at Yao Ming.

Such a public attitude naturally caused a huge cheer from the fans on the spot!

"Yes! Nice job!"

"Continue to fight like this in the second half, we can definitely kill them!"

"Win the game first, then it will be easier!"

Back in the locker room, the Pacers celebrated with each other.

Rick Carlisle looked at their excited appearances, and did not stop them from celebrating. Of course, after the celebration, he couldn't help but cut in: "Guys, this is the first half and the second half. , Maintain the current state, let us continue to expand our advantages!"

"I remember no team has beaten the Rockets by more than 10 points in the playoffs so far!"

After Rick Carlisle finished speaking, the assistant next to him also cut in.

Upon hearing this, the Pacers became more excited one by one. They are now 8 points ahead, and as long as they score one more goal, they can lead to 10 points!

They can do things that no other team can do!

No, it's not right, it can't just be 10 points, 10 points are nothing, they have to win the Rockets by 15 points, 20 points, or even more!

The morale of the Pacers is high.

Among them, especially O'Neal! After finishing the first half, he knew very well that he now has a very good helper just like Yao Ming. He and Yao Ming are on the same starting line!

He secretly made up his mind...

This time, I must beat you!

"Bah!"

As soon as the second half came up, O'Neal officially challenged Yao Ming with a one-armed dunk.

After he completed the dunk, the Pacers' lead has officially reached 10 points.

There was a huge cheer on the scene.

When he landed back on defense, his eyes were fixed on Yao Ming, as if saying: "Come on, man, respond to me!"

Yao Ming could feel the provocation in his eyes.

Okay!

Here's another one!

However, there must be a first-come-first-served one.

Yao Ming hasn't forgotten, Rasheed Wallace's repeated provocations in the first half.

Moreover, now the man who defends him is also Rasheed Wallace.

Then solve the "Roaring Heavenly Sovereign" first!

Yao Ming received the ball in a confrontation with Rasheed Wallace.

As he took the ball, "Roar Tianzun" subconsciously exerted force and pushed Yao Ming to the outside line. As long as Yao Ming got the ball in the first half, he dealt with Yao Ming like this.

In his push, Yao Ming often chooses to pass the ball.

But this time, Yao Ming didn't pass the ball out during his push. Instead, he pitted him against him. While squeezing out a little space, he quickly turned to face the frame and made a tendency to break through with the ball. Wallace hurriedly sank his shoulders to prepare to get into position, but as he sank his shoulders, Yao Ming immediately turned back to his back and quickly pushed against Rashid Wallace. He turned around again, "Golden Rooster Independent" shot.

"Huh!"

Goal in!

Rasheed Wallace was transformed into a "wooden man" between his back and the rotation of the face frame...

"Man, keep up with my rhythm, I believe you didn't play with your mouth!"

Yao Ming returned to defense, not forgetting to spray trash talk at Rashid Wallace.

"OMG!"

This is the inside singles technique that I watched once and I couldn't help but want to sigh once. Kenny Smith is no exception. After explaining so many games for Yao Ming, he has to admit that this guy's singles skills are really too adept.

"Watching him play is like admiring a piece of art!" Barkley also sighed.

Yao Ming, who was returning to the defense, did not forget to "take care" of O'Neal's emotions, and provoked with his eyes: Seeing that I did not respond, come on, since I have the courage to provoke, let's continue!

He always treats everyone equally!

Little O'Neill stared at this look, and the fire in his heart burned even harder.

This seemed to be the first time in his impression that Yao Ming responded to his provocation directly.

This made him feel that he had chased Yao Ming for so long and finally got a response.

Positively, he sank directly to the bottom and waited for his teammates to pass the ball to him. He immediately took the ball and attacked. Facing Karl Malone, he approached with his back and turned up to shoot a jumper.

This is considered his signature skill.

It is also one of the few methods he uses to attack with the ball.

"Huh!"

Goal in!

Karl Malone's defense is still in place, but O'Neal's turn-over jumper has obviously reached a certain level, and his interference has not caused much impact.

This guy, it's okay!

Unexpectedly, it has grown to this point!

People always like to remember the past when they are old, and Karl Malone is no exception, so that he still remembers this guy sitting on the bench lonely in the Blazers.

A blink of an eye has become the absolute main force of a team!

It's just that O'Neill doesn't have him in his eyes. There is only one person in his eyes, Yao Ming.

Yao Ming felt the fighting spirit from O'Neal and once again held the ball in the high post.

Carlisle watched Yao Ming hold the ball again and subconsciously wanted to double-team, but he hesitated and chose to trust Rashid Wallace.

Yao Ming faced Wallace with his back, feeling the resistance of this guy, and constantly provoking his mouth: "Man, are you sure this can stop me? Are you sure?"

Wallace did not respond. His entire attention was now focused on observing Yao Ming's movements. As for responding to Yao Ming, as long as he defended his attack, he would have time to respond slowly.

"Why, are you so serious? Are you afraid that you can't prevent me? I know, it must be, in fact, it's no big deal, buddy, you can't prevent me, this is a normal thing, no one in this alliance can prevent me , It naturally includes you!"

Yao Ming continued to spit out trash talking frantically. Although Rasheed Wallace did not respond, he could feel that this guy was getting harder and harder.

Obviously, he is responding with action.

"Man, I'll finish this offense with a shot later, and keep up with my rhythm!"

After saying this, Yao Ming didn't hesitate anymore, turned around and rushed towards the basket with the ball.

Rasheed Wallace, who was a little impetuous by Yao Ming's trash talk, retreated instinctively and wanted to find a chance to move quickly to intercept. But at this moment, Yao Ming turned around and moved a big step to the right, once again "Golden Rooster Independent" shot.

"Huh!"

Goal in!

"uh-huh?"

Yao Mingshang hand, this expression is like saying, I said I will end this offense with shooting, why can't you prevent me!

Rasheed Wallace was very angry. He took the ball and slapped it hard. It was too hard. He might not have expected that the ball would rebound so hard. He didn't catch his hand at all and hit him. Face.

I was stunned to see the little O'Neill passing by!

Cautiously asked: "Brother, should I defend it?"

Rasheed Wallace, covering his face, first it hurts, and the other is faceless to see people, shook his hand, no, this guy gives me, you just keep responding to his goal on the offensive end!

Change defense!

Change defense!

Tom made a "change defense" gesture towards Karl Malone on the court.

Let Yao Ming go directly against O'Neal.

Karl Malone did not hesitate, and ran towards Rashid Wallace.

He didn't defend well in the previous two rounds. Maybe he can defend it next time. But the game has come to the third quarter and time has not allowed him to continue to adjust.

Yao Ming affixed O'Neal.

O'Neal still chose to catch the ball from the bottom line, or just like Karl Malone in the singles, Yao Ming posted it in time, and O'Neal's shot was disturbed.

"Bang Dang" sounded.

"Rebound!"

In Carlisle's shout, Wallace grabbed an offensive rebound, and then directly scored.

"It's okay, you continue to vote!"

I slapped myself on the chest as if I was saying that the rebounds were on my body.

Karl Malone looked at him like this, and he couldn't wait to give him a elbow.

"It's okay, bragging!" Yao Ming yelled to Karl Malone immediately after Rasheed Wallace finished speaking.

He really felt that Rasheed Wallace was bragging.

You have to guard against him, and you have to keep getting stuck with Karl Malone, wanting to get offensive rebounds under such circumstances? Does this guy think he is a "physical blame"?

"Double-teaming, double-teaming!"

Rick Carlisle also changed his defensive tactics at this time. He didn't believe in Rasheed Wallace's defensive ability. He just didn't believe that Rasheed Wallace could quickly limit Yao's name.

Yao Ming also smelled it right away. From entering the playoffs to the present, he has been double-teamed so many times, and now he really knows what **** he is pulling when the opponent pokes his ass.

However, Yao Ming didn't care at all, he still opened his hand for the ball, and this time, after he got the ball, he turned around and shot the "Golden Rooster independently". The Pacers players who came to help defend did not expect that Yao Ming would be so determined. .

Ran into him full of arms.

Yao Ming's entire body immediately lost his balance following his collision.

But before he completely lost his balance, he kept his shot hand well and used all his strength to throw the ball.

"beep!"

The referee's whistle sounded.

"Bah!"

Yao Ming fell to the ground with his whole body, but he protected himself well and relieved his strength when he landed, so the fall did not hurt.

"Huh!"

Goal in!

"Yes!"

Yao Ming, who fell to the ground, clenched his fist severely.

The fans on the sidelines showed the expression of "digging grooves, this is okay".

The other four Rockets ran towards Yao Ming for the first time, and one person stretched out a hand, trying to pull Yao Ming up.

Yao Ming looked from the left to the right. For the first time, it was not a good thing to feel that his teammates were too enthusiastic.

"Guys, if I can, I really want to grow two more hands!" Yao Ming said as he grabbed the hands of Karl Malone and Francis and stood up.

The teammates who were arrested were very excited, while the teammates who were not arrested patted Yao Ming's **** in a "venting style".

I'm not hitting you!

To help you pat the ashes on your ass!

What, you said there is no ash on the court? how can that be possible? Where is there no ashes in this world! Want~no~how~it is called~earthly~!

After Yao Ming got up, he moved carefully. After making sure that he was not injured, he walked toward the free throw line with confidence.

The center fell and fell.

There was a huge boo immediately!

Pacers fans want to disturb Yao Ming with booing!

But how can Yao Ming's feel be affected by hiss?

"Huh!"

The ball entered the frame crisply, and the boos on the scene were instantly reduced.

"Has Yao never missed the ball in the third quarter?" Kenny Smith asked Barkley after Yao Ming scored the goal.

Buckley nodded: "Yes."

He obviously also knows what Kenny Smith really wants to say: "This man, it looks like he's going to do another big job!"

When Tom and Thibodeau scored this goal in Yao Ming, they also turned their heads and glanced at each other involuntarily. They both saw the admiration in each other's eyes!

This is an admiration for Yao Ming...

"This guy, once again fulfilled his promise!"

When he returned to the locker room at the end of the half, Yao Ming only said one sentence: "You are responsible for the defense, and you can leave it to me on the offensive end!"

And now, Yao Ming made three of three shots in the start, including a "2 plus 1", 7 points in a row, fulfilling what he said in the locker room at the end of the halftime!

Leave it to him on the offensive end!

"Yeah, that's why he is Yao!" Tom looked at Yao Ming, his tone was full of admiration. He seldom looked at a player like this, even Olajuwon, it took ten years of training to mature slowly. Got up.

But Yao Ming doesn't seem to have that process. Since he came to the Rockets, he has almost fulfilled everything he said at the critical moment... This man is really amazing!

Other Rockets players also ignited a fire after Yao Ming's "2 plus 1" score.

After O'Neal once again singled out Yao Ming's bottom line and missed a jumper, Karl Malone successfully protected the rebound.

"Didn't you say, don't worry, you are there!"

Karl Malone never forgot to mock Rashid Wallace.

The ball was handed to Francis, Francis handed it to Mobley, Mobley accelerated to break through Reggie Miller, fast break to complete the layup.

The difference between the two teams came to 4 points after the ball.

"beep!"

Rick Carlisle hurriedly called a timeout.

Yao Ming sat down for the first time after leaving the field, covered his head and wiped his sweat with a towel, while quickly replenishing water.

During the intermission, he said in the locker room that he was in charge of the offensive end in the third quarter and others were in charge of the defensive end. It was really helpless, just like the first quarter of Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals, when he had to stand up. .

Fortunately, he did stand up just as he himself said!

And once again led the teammates!

Since it is useful, Yao Ming naturally has to continue to fight like this!

Although facing Rasheed Wallace on the defensive end and O'Neal on the offensive end, playing this way is really stamina consuming, but there is no way. It is impossible for the team to rest immediately and keep the energy to play in the fourth quarter. Bar!

You know, throughout the game until now, the Rockets have not really gotten off the ground. They were able to make a scoring climax before, and there were also factors that caused the Pacers’ offense to have problems, and this climax was entirely due to the Rockets’ climax. Offensive and defensive, especially based on enthusiasm!

Must be maintained!

Famous General Yao drank all the Gatorade in his cup, and he became more determined in his heart!

"Man, your advantage is not singles, you have to remember this!"

On the other hand, Rick Carlisle was mentioning O'Neal. The main reason why the Pacers became passive in these two rounds was that O'Neal did not score a goal in two singles. This is very important!

More importantly, consecutive singles are not what O'Neal is good at. What he is better at is running position play and second offense. These are his strengths!

Little O'Neill nodded, his expression a little more depressed.

Of course not because of Rick Carlisle's blame, Carlisle did not say anything wrong.

The reason for his frustration is that he didn't score these two goals!

When Yao Ming scored consecutively, he should have stood up and responded to Yao Ming with a goal. This is the picture of the "men's 1v1 battle" he has always imagined.

As a result, the day finally came, but he himself lost the chain!

Rasheed Wallace seemed to perceive his frustration and patted his shoulder: "Man, cheer up, you don’t have to be frustrated. This is why we joined forces. This guy is really hard to deal with, but I Believe that together, we can definitely defeat this guy!"

Little O'Neill nodded.

Yes, that's why I would join forces with Rasheed Wallace!

"beep!"

The Pacers returned to the field, and the scene was still full of cheers.

Although the point difference has been narrowed to 4 points, the Pacers fans believe that the Pacers can definitely open the point difference again, as the first half proved this point.

"Huh!"

No, in the first round, O'Neal actively ran and restrained the Rockets’ defense at the right bottom corner. Reggie Miller took the opportunity to slip the bottom line to catch the ball, and then give it out. Artest cut the ball successfully. Hold it and slam it into the basket.

After landing, you can only see one word in his expression: Lord is reckless!

With such a buckle on the scene, there was a huge cheer!

The point difference has returned to 6 points!

It seems that the game has changed. Yao Ming watched O'Neal no longer play singles with the ball, knowing that the Pacers have returned to team offense. In fact, this is the most difficult game for the Pacers to defend.

To be honest, when the second half came up, Yao Ming responded to O'Neal's eyes, thinking that he could get this guy into singles. O'Neal did singles for a few rounds, but as a timeout ended, he "woke up" again!

However, there is no way, O'Neal's character itself is not a person who can be a bully, his style of play itself is partial to the team.

Moreover, it doesn't matter how he fights the Pacers!

Yao Ming has just one play-"Golden Rooster Independent"!

"Double-teaming, double-teaming!"

After Carlisle just called the timeout, in addition to not getting into singles with O'Neal on the offensive end, he only emphasized one point on the defensive end: double-teaming Yao Ming must be more resolute in double-teaming!

Judging from the result of this ball!

It is Yao Mingtou who is more determined.

Moreover, because Yao Ming just scored a "2 plus 1", the Pacers players who rushed to double-team from the outside didn't dare to pack too hard. If they hit again, they might have to pay a "2 plus 1". 1"!

"Huh!"

Yao Ming invests again!

Rashid Wallace finally stretched his hands helplessly.

He has really tried his best to defend, but the problem is that after Yao Ming turned around, "Golden Rooster Independent" opened the distance, he couldn't interfere at all!

"Man, hurry up! Hurry up and I can see your hand stretched out!"

Yao Ming continued to curse the trash talk back to defense.

After taking the ball from outside the three-point line, if Rasheed Wallace defended him for the first time, he really did not have a good way to deal with Rasheed Wallace, because this guy is too wide, and he simply depends on the first step. Can't directly pass Wallace, and if he is asked to change the direction of the dribble, it would be embarrassing him!

But once he reached the high position, he was too able to solve Rashid Wallace, not to mention, just a trick "Golden Rooster Independence" is enough for him to drink a pot!

But let's say it or not, Yao Ming spent one season practicing "Golden Rooster Independence". Now it seems that this time is really not wasted. Look at these key goals now, all of which he scored with "Golden Rooster Independence"!

Once he has a feel for this move, it is really too stable!

Yao Ming is still scoring, which makes Carlisle can't help but mutter in his heart: This guy is really a monster!

The point difference returned to 4 points again.

"Huh, huh, huh!"

Rasheed Wallace was so ridiculed that he couldn't say a word, but when he didn't know it, the moment Yao Ming turned his head, the ups and downs in his chest became obvious.

Continuous singles, coupled with the defensive end to keep up with O'Neal, his physical fitness has begun to appear problems.

"whispering sound!"

Yao Ming gritted his teeth secretly, he naturally knew that this style of play was a test of his physical fitness, but he really didn't expect that his physical fitness began to be in a hurry so quickly... It seems that this style of play is indeed far better than his three-point line. The tactics of holding the ball outside consumes more energy!

no!

Can't rest!

Finally, the momentum is just a little imposing, he can't ask to end at this time!

keep fighting!

Breathing quickly, adjusting his breathing rhythm, Yao Ming clenched his teeth as much as possible.

He adjusted quickly. When the Pacers attacked, he directly posted on O'Neal, who did not notice at all. Yao Ming's physical fitness problem had already occurred.

When Yao Ming posted it, he couldn't help but gritted his teeth and said in his heart: It's really difficult!

O'Neal therefore had a few opportunities to receive the ball, and gave up receiving the ball. He just faced Yao Ming without scoring two offenses, which made him a little afraid to take a shot at this moment.

Of course, what he didn't know was that Yao Ming was relieved in his heart.

Fortunately, he didn't catch the ball.

Just now O’Neal received the ball from the free-throw line. If he catches the ball there, he can rush into the basket and dunk with a twist. Yao Ming may not be able to stop...

O'Neal did not come to catch the ball, the ball was given to Rasheed Wallace's hands.

"Dang!"

Straight arm shot, missed!

Karl Malone turned around to grab the rebound, heh ~ another sneered laugh.

Although the "Postman" can't keep up with O'Neal's turn-around jumper, there is no problem interfering with a face-to-face shot.

Rashid Wallace was very angry.

He cursed and returned to defense.

But then he got even more angry, because he had to defend a more annoying guy.

"Double-teaming! Double-teaming, double-teaming in advance!"

Rick Carlisle, after seeing the Pacers' double double-teaming effect is not good, decided to increase the double-teaming strength again, this time double-teaming ahead of schedule.

Upon seeing this, Yao Ming stood directly outside the three-point line.

Rasheed Wallace and Artest on the wing subconsciously glanced at Rick Carlisle. Is this still a double team?

Rick Carlisle nodded: Bag!

Then Francis rushed to the basket to finish the scoring.

How can I double-team ahead of time!

Artest stretched his hands towards Carlisle.

Carlisle followed suit, so what do you want me to do!

In just one round, he tried to double-team early. Rick Carlisle could only veto this defensive plan. The Pacers became Rasheed Wallace and followed Yao Ming.

Yao Ming also started moving from the three-point line to the high post again.

When he was about to reach the high post, the ball was accurately passed to his hand. Yao Ming, who held the ball in his hand, turned over and shot directly.

Hit the ball again!

"6 of 6 shots!"

"The Rockets caught up to the score!"

Kenny Smith couldn't help but clenched his hand into a fist after Yao Ming scored the goal and waved it!

It's so awesome!

"There are still two minutes left in the game. Let's see if Yao can make the difference!"

"I think, I definitely can!" Barkley answered this sentence at the right time, and the words "Yao Blow" on his face were undoubtedly obvious!

Well, at least in this section, you can't overstate Yao's name!

The entire Pacers team has obviously messed up because of Yao Ming’s mid-range shots one after another. However, the more chaotic they are, the more sober Yao Ming will be. As long as the entire defensive strength of the Pacers is concentrated on him, he will Immediately stand outside the three-point line, and then bring at least two Pacers players with him to "penalty stops". The rest of the Rockets easily form a "more hit less" situation, and once the opponent's defensive formation is not focused Taking care of him, he immediately moved near the high post, and then used a precise "Golden Rooster Independent" jumper to make Rashid Wallace jump in anger.

It was another two rounds of counterattacks, and the Rockets had already opened the point difference to 4 points.

The audience was quiet a lot. All of them couldn't help staring at Yao Ming. They wanted to know what the weakness of this "monster" really was!

"beep!"

With the sound of the whistle representing the end of the third quarter, they watched Yao Ming return to the bench and gasped, and finally discovered the weakness of this "monster"-he would be tired, and already tired!

That's it!

That's good!

Then there is still a chance!

Carlisle also noticed this. In fact, when the game was about to end, he noticed that Yao Ming could no longer control his gasping frequency at that time.

Wait a while, just continue to push him up!

No matter how good any player is, as long as the physical fitness is insufficient, it is no use!

The Pacers had Harrington on the bench. In the first half of the game, the Pacers relied on him to advance the Rockets' main force.

"Man, leave it to you!" Rick Carlisle hoped he could do what he did in the first half.

Harrington is very confident, don't worry, wrap it around me.

I have to say that this guy does have two brushes. Facing Kevin Cato and Mutombo, he can still keep scoring. Well, as long as he has a certain amount of mid-range shooting ability and back-playing ability, it is indeed possible to play these two. Very good fight! And he is so physically fit...

Yao Ming just watched his third quarter, finally, the score of his desperate overtake was wiped out by Harrington.

There is only one thought in my mind: Yeah, keep fighting!

"Yao, are you sure you don't need to rest?" Tom watched the rotation on the field once again be suppressed, and moved the idea of ​​putting the main lineup up, he turned his head and glanced at Yao Ming, and confirmed with him again!

He had confirmed with Yao Ming once before, and Yao Ming told him that it was not, but the way he looked at this guy, it didn't seem like it was okay, so he confirmed again.

"Don't worry, I'm fine!" Yao Ming took a deep breath. Of course, this is a lie. In the third quarter, he gritted his teeth for so long, how could he recover his fitness so quickly?

As far as he is now, I am afraid that within 2 minutes of going up, he will have to continue gritting his teeth and holding on!

But no way, he must go!

Francis spoke at this moment: "Man, do you have no confidence in us?"

Yao Ming was taken aback: "No!"

"That's OK, tell me, how long do we need to stay on the court?" Francis asked directly.

While he asked questions, other Rockets players including Tom also turned to look at Yao Ming, and they waited for Yao Ming to answer.

It seems that everyone knows that he needs a rest!

Yao Ming has been playing for more than ten years. I have to say that this is rarely a time when he is moved!

It was also at this moment that he suddenly reacted. He has been holding the team on his shoulders. Whether it is in the CBA, NBA or the national team, whether it is before or after the reopening, he thinks so. I didn't think there was any problem, because... he is Yao Ming, he can become such an existence, for the national team, he must also become such an existence!

This made him accustomed to saying "Yes!" when anyone asked him "Is it okay?"

But at least at this moment, he can feel that his teammates want to share the pressure for him.

After a little silence for three or four seconds, Yao Ming spoke again. This time he didn't lie again, and directly reported a time: "2 and a half minutes, preferably 3 minutes!"

"O, OK!"

Francis stood up and said, "Guys, you should have heard it too, I don't want to repeat it, 3 minutes, Yao needs a three-minute break, so we must hold on to these three minutes and wait for him to come back!"

"Do you have confidence!"

Everyone was stunned, they hadn't reacted yet.

"Do you have confidence!"

"Have!"

Francis yelled again, and everyone reacted and yelled in unison.

"Don't worry, man, rest at ease and leave it to us on the court!" Karl Malone patted Yao Ming's shoulder when he got up.

Yao Ming was very moved and got up and rubbed Francis' head: "Man, you don't have to shout so loudly. Now the other person knows that I need to rest for three minutes, you idiot!"

"Uh..." Francis reacted afterwards and scratched his head awkwardly, but what can he do? His emotions are up, he won't be strong if he doesn't shout out!

"Come on, depending on the situation, I will ask to play immediately!" Yao Ming patted him on the shoulder.

"Cut!" Francis gave a "cut", despising who this is, "I promise you can definitely rest for three minutes before playing!"

Francis followed the other Rockets' main players on the court like this, and his back is a little bit "slow and easy to be cold"...

Francis arrogantly wanted a 3-minute break for Yao Ming, but after the first second of the official start of the game, he clearly felt what a terrible experience Yao Ming was not in—Artest didn’t have to worry about someone behind him. Came for the pick-and-roll. Although the Rockets still have a pick-and-roll master, Karl Malone, there is still a big step away from the three-point line! Karl Malone dared to pick and roll in this position, and there was no threat to him after blocking. This guy has no offensive ability beyond the three-point line, so Artest can use his body without any scruples.

Not only does Francis feel this way, other players also do the same. When the Pacers don’t have to think about helping O’Neal or Rasheed Wallace double-team Yao Ming, their opponents will naturally become What they want to take care of!

The Rockets seemed a little struggling in the first round without Yao Ming.

Yao Ming looked at them and almost stood up from his seat and said to Tom, "Coach, I think I can already do it!"

But at this moment, Francis, who had been entangled by Artest, suddenly held the ball and slammed Artest. Although Artest didn’t move, he staggered back several steps, but somehow he appeared. After getting out of the dribble space, he immediately dribbled in front of the continuum, and then lowered his center of gravity and rushed past Artest.

Artest did not move slowly and re-attached Francis.

Francis became stumbling again, but in this stumbling, he rushed into the basket abruptly, and then hit the ball into the basket with a very easy twist.

Francis also squeezed his fist hard when the "swish" sounded.

When returning to the defense, he turned to Yao Ming: "Man, this is 20 seconds!" Isn't three minutes trivial!

Yao Ming looked at him and shook his head speechlessly. In fact, if Francis really wants to say this ball, it is estimated that Francis won't make it once ten times. Otherwise, he would not be so miserable by Artest!

But by the way, he entered this time!

Yao Ming wanted to say something for Artest: How can this make sense!

But what Yao Ming didn't expect was that he saw more "unbelievable" pictures in the next: Karl Malone abruptly grabbed a rebound from Rashid Wallace's head, and Mobley passed between the two defenders. There was a very subtle pass, including Mutombo. This guy actually caused the opponent's foul and made one of the free throws... These are the same as the basketball that Francis scored just now. Ten times under the same situation, there are not many things that happened, but in the three minutes when Yao Ming was absent, all happened!

This group of guys, to get enough rest time for Yao Ming, really fight it!

When Battier was driven by Artest, Mobley quickly stopped him. Although he was knocked off by Artest, he prevented Artest’s layup anyhow; Karl Malone faced him again. When he turned to shoot for O'Neal, knowing that he couldn't keep up with his footsteps, he just walked and jumped for a day, doing his best to cause interference...

This group of guys tried their best on the court. Looking at them, Yao Ming suddenly thought of the idea he had just reopened: he must take this group of old brothers to the top once!

Right now, he not only murmured: "That's why I have such an idea!"

Yao is fighting for the name of these old brothers, and these old brothers are also fighting for him!

Of course, there was definitely no Karl Malone at the time, but this did not affect. At least this season, Yao Ming feels that the relationship with him is better than the teammates who played together for several seasons before the reopening!

"Okay, Yao, you can play!"

Yao Ming looked at these desperate guys and waited quietly for 3 minutes to arrive. Finally, it was his turn to play.

"Man, let me say, we will definitely stick to you until you play!" Francis was smug.

Yao Ming nodded: "I must admit, you are the best guy!"

"Hey-hey!"

"Snapped!"

The two smiled and high-five.

When the Pacers watched Yao Ming on the field, everyone's expressions became unsightly, especially Rasheed Wallace and Carlisle. The former couldn't be prevented at all, thinking that he would have to go through the third quarter. Feeling, I suddenly felt like I wanted to die; Carlisle couldn't think of a way to restrict Yao Ming, and his head was "buzzing".

The noise in the audience was also a lot smaller after Yao Ming came on the court. They watched Yao Ming come on and suddenly felt like the "final boss" appeared on the stage.

Yao Ming also lived up to their "expectations". In the first round, he used "Golden Rooster Independence" to hit a mid-range shot, declaring that he was already feeling hot, and helped the Rockets chase the point difference to just 1 point!

Although Francis and the five of them have been desperate in the past 3 minutes, they are still behind by 3 points. Of course, this is also normal. If they can still bite the score without Yao Ming, then the Rockets This game does not need to be so hard!

Hey, sure enough, I still can't help it!

Carlisle wants to throw a tactical board...

However, he suddenly reacted, since this guy is not physically fit, just chase him and fight!

Carlisle, who reacted, immediately signaled to the field. The Pacers who received the signal also immediately implemented it. Several other people helped O'Neal open the space, and then Tinsley gave the ball to O'Neal.

Jermaine, who was holding the ball, turned his head and rushed to the basket. Amid Yao Ming's interference, he successfully scored the ball!

"Pretty!"

Carlisle gave a fist.

Just fight like that!

Jermaine O'Neal obviously also gained confidence and became a lot more proactive. He only faced Yao Ming's offense again and was successfully interfered by Yao Ming.

But even though he defended, Tom still switched his and Karl Malone's defensive targets back to the beginning of the third quarter, and Yao Ming's defensive targets once again became Rasheed Wallace.

At the end of the game, Tom could not let Yao Ming continue to waste his energy on the defensive end.

This time, the Pacers' offense came to an abrupt end, during which Carlisle tried to let Rashid Wallace attack Yao Ming and continue to consume Yao Ming's physical fitness.

But Rashid Wallace's scoring ability belongs to the kind of style that can score one from time to time, but it is a bit difficult to keep him facing the same opponent to score goals.

Therefore, the effect is not very satisfactory.

After the Rockets played on Yao Ming, the offensive firepower never stopped. At 9 minutes and 15 seconds of the fourth quarter, under the leadership of Yao Ming, they succeeded in surpassing the point difference and successfully came to a 3 point difference. .

Are you going to lose again?

Pessimistic fans began to appear on the scene.

No wonder the fans think so. There is only a little time left in the game. The Rockets have Yao Ming and they keep scoring.

"Huh!"

But at this moment, Reggie Miller used a three-pointer to abruptly equalize the points difference!

Almost at the same time the goal was scored, there was a huge cheer on the scene. The three-pointer scored was really amazing for them.

"Substitution!"

Tom made a substitution at this time, replaced Shane Battier and put Horry on the field. Although Reggie Miller scored the goal, the problem lies with Shane.

He moved slowly when he switched defenses with Lagabe, and only then did Reggie Miller find a chance.

But Shane should really be tired. How can the animal like Artest not be tired?

Although Horry has the problem of slow pace in the third position, but in the fourth quarter of the match, both sides were tired early, Horry's physical fitness is still very abundant, and this guy has experience, this can also make up for the pace. problem!

"Dang!"

Yao Ming once again used "Golden Rooster Independence"!

When he shot, almost all the fans on the scene subconsciously said: Don't enter!

They have never felt like the sound of basketball strikes like this for a moment.

The ball bounced out, and they subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

"Bah!"

But soon, they found that they were relieved early, Yao Ming rushed to the hoop and dunked his iron ball into the basket well.

The ball is still scored!

The Rockets lead again by two points.

O'Neal watched Yao Ming scored again and began to actively move. He failed to stand up at the critical moment in the third quarter. This time, he must stand up at the critical moment and respond to Yao Ming's goal!

Rasheed Wallace noticed that he was actively moving, a "pass without watching people" after pretending to hold the ball to command the outside line to run, and when everyone inadvertently passed the ball to O'Neal, he also helped him delay. After time, when the Rockets reacted, O'Neal was already holding the ball, spreading his arms and pressing the ball into the basket.

"Good!"

"Nice!"

"Pretty!"

There was even a whistle blowing at the scene. At such a critical time, the inside "Twin Towers" contributed such a beautiful cooperation. How could it not let the fans cheer?

And this is not the first time they have used tacit cooperation to help the team out of danger at the most critical moment!

In the Eastern Finals, they staged such a "savior moment" at least two or three times!

They believe that this will be another time!

Amid the cheers of the Pacers fans, the Pacers suddenly made a defensive change at Carlisle's signal, and they began to adopt a large-scale man-to-man defensive mode!

In their man-to-man defense, Francis made a mistake and Artest seized the opportunity to complete the offense with a layup.

The Pacers went ahead by two points!

The cheers on the scene were even louder!

At this time, the time has fallen below one minute, and there is only less than 50 seconds left. What does it mean to overtake the score at this time, do you need to say more!

Tom didn't call a timeout, he still had two timeouts in his hand, but he was useless.

The Pacers have no timeout. He doesn't want to give Carlisle a timeout. He also believes in the Rockets' ability to adjust.

There is no problem with Tom’s trust. Francis took the initiative to attract double-teams and helped Mobley get the ball. Mobley took the ball and quickly broke through Reggie Miller. The 39-year-old Miller was the first time Mobley broke through him. He caught up, but he staggered after running for nearly 37 minutes and fell directly to the ground. Mobley cooperated with Yao Ming in the frontcourt.

"Bang" sounded.

Yao Ming catches the ball and makes a dunk.

There is less than 30 seconds left.

"Don't worry, take your time!" Tom didn't use the whole court to press the defense, instead he emphasized taking it slowly.

The Rockets defended step by step. The Pacers did not get a chance. The ball was once again in the hands of Rasheed Wallace at a critical moment.

Everyone hopes that he can "make flowers in a wonderful pen" again!

Is this what it feels like to be a hero!

Rasheed Wallace once again felt everyone's ardent hope for him. His mind became extremely calm at this moment. After a quick analysis, he suddenly turned around.

Attack yourself?

The two inside the Rockets immediately contracted the line of defense.

"Snapped!"

Just after they contracted the defense, Wallace made a quick pass to O'Neal who was pulling out, and O'Neal made a shot with two strides outside the three-second zone.

"Huh!"

Goal in!

The Pacers once again led the score.

This is an offense that the Pacers took 20 seconds to complete.

But as long as you score, that's it!

The fans in the audience were completely boiled. At this moment, there were only ten seconds left before the end of the game, leading by two points, and the Pacers had already stepped into the victory circle with one foot!

It's about to eat chicken!

They were very excited. The Pacers players on the field were completely focused. They stared at their match-ups without blinking their eyes. They would stare at their opponents until the end of the game.

Stare them to death!

Francis easily got the ball, but it was given to Mobley. Mobley faced Reggie Miller and still broke through straightly. Carlisle had no choice but to summon the players to quickly return to defense. There is no way. Mobley broke through Reggie Miller, really hitting the mark.

The ball was in Francis's hands again and looked at the time. In the last 9 seconds, he no longer hesitated and went directly against Artest. Because of Yao's name behind him, Artest did not dare to use his full strength. Can slowly shrink back while paying attention to Yao Ming's position.

"Fantastic Yao!"

"Fantastic Yao!"

"Fantastic Yao!"

No matter where the ball is now, Carlisle keeps repeating "I'm optimistic about Yao". He knows that the Rockets' last attack is definitely Yao Ming.

Sure enough, it was like verifying his conjecture.

With the last 5 seconds left, Yao Ming suddenly moved in the direction of Francis.

This time Carlisle's mouth broke even more: "Double-team, double-team, hurry up, double-team, don't let him take the ball!"

The three Pacers closest to Yao Ming ran towards Yao Ming for the first time. Even Artest did not dare to go forward and post Francis. He planned to pass the ball to Yao Ming as soon as Francis passed the ball. Also posted towards Yao Ming.

But just as the Pacers' three or four people were staring at Yao Ming, Francis, who was dribbling the ball, turned his head and glanced at Yao Ming.

It really is Yao Ming!

The few people close to Yao Ming looked at Francis's eyes and immediately moved in Yao Ming's direction.

But although Francis is looking at Yao Ming, the ball in his hand... is not passed to Yao Ming!

This is the same as Rasheed Wallace just now, it's also a pass without looking at people.

The direction where Francis really passed the ball was outside the corner of the three-point line!

There is no Pacers player there, only one Rockets player wearing the No. 5 jersey-Robert Horry!

"No!"

Many Pacers fans in the audience couldn't help but scream.

Horry has never been a super giant, not even a star player, but at this time, he is the guy that all opponents don't want to see the ball.

But these exclamations can't stop Robert Horry from throwing the ball, and can't even interfere with his shooting rhythm!

"beep!"

As the ball flew, a buzzer sounded that symbolized the end of the game.

The game time is over!

Then, with a "swish", the ball simply passed through the Nets!

Robert Horry once again staged a "little man's big heart", he shot the Pacers with a three-pointer!

"Yes!"

"Man, you are great!"

"I knew it, you can do it!"

The audience fell silent at this moment. All the Pacers fans on the scene had despair in their eyes, but it was even more noisy for the Rockets gang. More than a dozen old men excitedly hugged each other and celebrated brazenly. Yao Ming was strangled with several arms by the Rockets, but he did not forget to shout to the Pacers bench: "Man, I have a trusted teammate!"

This was called to Rick Carlisle. This guy actually used three people to defend him in the last round to prevent him from shooting, which really didn't put his teammates in the eyes.

These words were also heard by him before the reopening. UU reading www.uukanshu.com

After reopening, he is luckier than his original self!

Tom said of Horry's lore in an interview after the game: "This is a key man born for the big scene. He has done this many times, and this is just another time for him."

Then he talked about Yao Ming, especially when he made all 7 shots in the third quarter. Of course, it’s not surprising. After all, this is a period of time when the Rockets officially overtake the score: "This is Yao Ming’s showtime, if you think about it carefully. In a moment, you will find that Yao has already stepped up a lot at this time of the game to take over the game!"

This interview of him, to be precise, was that what he said about "Yao Ming Time" was eagerly discussed and recognized by experts. Yao Ming once again played the masterpiece of his career, just like his fourth game in the Western Conference Finals. He defeated the Spurs with 31 points in the first quarter. This time, in the third quarter of the third game of the Finals, he used precise mid-range shots to help the team tie and surpass the score!

ESPN commented on Yao Ming's performance in the third quarter of the finals: "Yao Ming took a knife and cut the lifeline of Reggie Miller's hand one after another! With every cut, Indiana feels desperate!"

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