NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Soon it was May 17th, the Western Conference Finals Game 1, the Houston Rockets will face the challenge of the Los Angeles Lakers at the home court Dynasty Center.

The two sides had a tie in the regular season, with two wins each, but the two games the Rockets won were won by the Lakers without Gasol.

Tonight's game is very important for both sides. There are statistics showing that the team that wins the first game of the series will have a probability of more than 70% to win the entire series.

Tang Yu entered the pre-match media conference at the Dynasty Center under the protection of Max.

There were also many familiar faces among the reporters at the scene, many of whom were long-term reporters stationed in the Rockets by major media and TV stations.

"It seems that you have received the coffee! I hope the taste suits your taste!"

Many reporters said thank you. Only the Rockets can provide such good treatment for reporters in the entire league.

Soon the press officer pointed to a reporter and started asking questions.

"Coach Tang, what I want to ask is how you are going to defend Kobe in the big game against the Lakers tonight!"

"It is impossible to completely limit Kobe. I can only let the team score more than the opponent!" Tang Yu said truthfully.

"Facing the Zen Master's triangle offense, what are your countermeasures?"

"The Lakers are a strong team. They are the defending champions. This series will be very difficult. But I have the Death Five, and the Lakers can't match our lineup at all!"

This is the truth. Facing the mobility of the Death Five, the Lakers' current lineup is also difficult to match.

Then another reporter stood up and asked, "If you have the opportunity, will you let the three shooting guards in the team play together to compete with Kobe?"

"Haha, I think this question is very good. I don't think there will be too many opportunities in the future. I really look forward to seeing this scene. It will be a beautiful picture left for all fans!"

After finishing the pre-match interview, Tang Yu returned to the locker room. In the corridor, he also met Curry who had just arrived at the court.

"Good evening, boss!" Curry took off his headphones and ran towards Tang Yu.

"Okay, are you ready?"

"Of course, boss, I'm ready to do a great job!" Curry and Tang Yu had an American handshake.

"That's good, don't forget your goal!"

"Don't worry, boss, I will definitely complete the task!"

Curry smiled and chatted with Tang Yu all the way to the locker room.

Ten minutes later, all the Rockets players had arrived, and Tang Yu began to make the final pre-game mobilization while the players changed their clothes and shoes.

"Guys, we only need to win eight more games. So far, our season has been legendary, and now we are going to challenge the defending champion! It's time to show the real killer!"

As the leader of the locker room, Battier came to the center of the locker room after sorting out his equipment and began to speak.

"Guys, we are the Houston Rockets! We are invincible! We will soar to the sky! We will blow up those opponents who stand in our way and make them eat shit!"

Finally, Battier roared: "Houston Rockets!"

The players stomped their feet on the floor and shouted in unison: "Go Go Go!"

The continuous cheering made all the players' morale high, and everyone was like chicken blood.

Tang Yu was very happy to see the players' morale soaring. After two consecutive series of games, the players were no longer nervous and now everyone was enjoying the game very much.

Arriving at the Dynasty Center, the players were warming up, and Tang Yu and Phil Jackson started chatting.

Tang Yu said with a smile: "I am very happy to play against the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. This will be a fierce match. We have to learn a lot from the Lakers!"

The Zen Master smiled and said: "Coach Tang is so polite. You should know that you are the favorites to win the championship now. You are the best coach in the league now!"

After the two of them complimented each other, they returned to their respective benches. Tang Yu's face began to become solemn. The real battle was about to begin.

This round of series is a real test for this Rockets team. As for who will win, Tang Yu is not too sure in his heart. He can only see the truth on the court.

The pre-match ceremony started soon. After introducing the visiting Lakers' lineup, the lights in the stadium went out. Under the illumination of the spotlight, the Rockets substitutes stood in two rows.

The first to appear was Rockets power forward Serge Ibaka. After 18 cards scanned the court with a firm look, they high-fived the substitutes and came to the court.

Then came the starting small forward Sean Battier. The 'President' kept nodding and fist-bumped the substitutes one by one before entering the court. Finally, he bumped his chest with Ibaka.

Next is James Harden, one of the team's Big Three. Harden's beard is still growing vigorously and obviously has not yet reached its full form.

HoweverHis eyes were big as copper bells, but they were intimidating without anger, revealing a fierce look!

Then, the "primary school student" Stephen Curry shook his head and gathered strength on the bench. After the live commentator read out his name, Curry jumped into the court and excitedly high-fived his teammates!

Dayao sat on the bench, waiting for his name to be read out.

When his name sounded in the Dynasty Center, Dayao stood up and waved to all the fans on the scene and walked into the court. Then the substitutes high-fived each other, and finally bumped chests with the four starting players!

Finally, Tang Yu's name was read out, and the entire Dynasty Center was filled with thunderous cheers like a tsunami!

Everyone knows how Tang Yu has led this team to where it is today. He is the real founder of this Rockets!

The lights of the whole stadium are on, and the Lakers' starting five is ready to go.

They are point guard Derek Fisher, the "Old Fish";

shooting guard: Kobe Bryant, the "Little Flying Man";

small forward: Ron Artest, the "Beast";

power forward: Pau Gasol, the "Sister-in-law";

center: Andrew Bynum, the "Little Shark".

Both teams are ready to change clothes and stand on the sidelines.

The three Rockets commentators on the scene have already started warming up for this big battle on the sidelines.

Bobby Jackson said: "Tonight we will witness a peak showdown, a battle between the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets who have set a series of records this season!"

"Yes, I want to call this series the best and most exciting Western Conference Finals series in the West. What do you think, Clyde?" Brent Barry asked tonight's guest Clyde Drexler.

"Haha, that's right. In my opinion, this team has the strength we had back then. Even against the Lakers, I think they have the ability to win the game!"

"Clyde, do you think the Rockets can win the series?"

"Yes, that's for sure!"

"Does the Rockets have a chance to sweep?"

"It's difficult, but... for Tang, everything is possible!" Drexler believes that Tang Yu has the ability to lead this team to sweep any team after creating so many records!

The players on both sides have already stood up, and the three of them have also stopped, waiting for the official start of the game!