NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

Soon it was 8pm, and the game between the Rockets and the Cavaliers would start in 30 minutes.

Tang Yu returned to the locker room after attending the pre-match press conference.

The atmosphere inside the Rockets was very good, and the players were very relaxed. When they saw Tang Yu walk into the locker room, they all lowered their voices.

"Guys, I just checked, the attendance tonight will be very high. The former Rockets home court is back, and this is the result of our joint efforts."

The players were very excited to regain the support of the fans, and everyone was chatting happily.

"This is our territory, we have to defend our honor, but at the same time... I hope you forget the winning streak. My requirements for you are very simple, just play with momentum and play the tactics I require, as for winning or losing, it doesn't matter!"

After Tang Yu finished speaking, he handed the locker room to Stevens, and walked slowly into the stadium. The fans at the scene immediately shouted Tang Yu's name enthusiastically.

Tang Yu said to Max beside him: "See, Max, people are so realistic. If you are good, they will praise you to the sky, and if you are not good, they will spit on you."

"Yes, boss, this is human nature."

Soon, the players of both sides entered the court one after another, and Tang Yu shook hands with Cavaliers coach Mike Brown before the game.

For Mike Brown, staying in the position of head coach of the Cavaliers depends entirely on LeBron James, and his tactic is to give the ball to James.

The Cavaliers' starting lineup tonight is point guard Mo Williams, shooting guard Anthony Parker, small forward LeBron James, power forward JJ Hickson, and center Shaquille O'Neal.

It can be said that it is a one-man team. The old Shark is no longer the big guy who could do whatever he wanted under the basket.

The Rockets' starting lineup is point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard James Harden, small forward Vince Carter, power forward Serge Ibaka, and center Yao Ming.

The players of the two teams gathered in the center circle, and O'Neal also had a heated chat with Yao Ming for a while.

"Yao, I think your chance has come this season."

"What chance? Reclaim the top center? I'm not in that position anymore!" Yao Ming still pretended not to understand.

"Come on, brother, you know what I'm talking about. Look at your performance now, and he can use you more reasonably."

"Haha, Tang is the most different coach and boss I've ever met."

Yao Ming's feelings about Tang Yu changed from absurdity and confusion to affirmation and trust, which took nearly a year.

Yao Ming and O'Neal hugged and then jumped the ball. Both of them can be said to cherish the opportunity to face each other. After all, it's one less time to play.

O'Neal jumped the ball successfully and won the first offensive opportunity for the Cavaliers.

Mo dribbled the ball across the battlefield to James. This is the seventh year of James, the 'little emperor'. He has entered the finals, but has not helped his hometown team win the championship.

James is eager to win the championship, but he always lacks a reliable helper.

Whether it is Ricky Davis or Big Z, the All-Star center, they can't help this proud child.

Tang Yu knew that this was LeBron's last season in the Cavaliers. After this season, James will go to Miami to form the Heat Big Three with "Flash" Wade and "Dragon King" Bosh.

Then the Heat will become Tang Yu's biggest opponent in the next few years.

Of course, the trajectory of history may change with the arrival of Tang Yu and Resco Morris. Tang Yu believes that Morris will pursue James with all his strength.

James did not choose to attack himself in the first attack, but handed it to JJ Hickson, who challenged 18 cards in the interior, but his strong attack did not succeed.

Carter protected the defensive rebound and gave it to James Harden.

Harden quickly advanced and passed it to Curry who had been ambushing in the bottom corner.

After Curry received the ball, he decisively shot quickly and hit a three-pointer!

Thunderous applause rang out in the audience.

The Cavaliers served the ball, and Mo held the ball to organize the offense.

After breaking through, he passed the ball to Parker on the outside. Parker shot in an open position, but missed the basket.

This is the difference between players. The ability to seize the opportunity of open shots determines the quality of players.

Ibaka grabbed the rebound and the Rockets launched another fast break.

Harden made a layup with a European step, and James was dizzy when facing Harden's European step.

The Rockets led 5-0 at the start.

In the two fast breaks, the Rockets switched offense and defense, and Yao Ming did not cross the half court before the Rockets completed the offense.

This is also one of the tactics designed by Tang Yu for the Rockets, which can better save Yao Ming's physical strength.

If the conversion offense fails, Yao Ming will cross the half court and fall into position.

"Defense!" Tang Yu shouted on the sidelines and made a double-team gesture.

After losing points in a row, 'XiaoThe Emperor must have played this ball by himself.

As Tang Yu guessed, James got the ball outside the arc and played a pick-and-roll with Hickson.

Ibaka immediately gave up Hickson and Carter to double-team James. James made a mistake in passing the ball in a panic and was cut off by Carter.

The Rockets got another chance to counterattack. After Curry received the ball, he stopped and shot a three-pointer one meter away from the three-point line.

With a sound of "swish", the basketball went into the net.

"Beep", Cavaliers coach Brown called a timeout. Less than two minutes after the start, the Rockets gave the Cavaliers a warning, 8-0.

You know, the Cavaliers are currently ranked first in the league, and they can be said to be able to call the wind and rain in the East.

The Rockets' home court Dynasty Center erupted in crazy cheers, and the fans were very excited.

"Brad, tell the players to continue to double-team LeBron. Others can't kill us with their scores." Tang Yu stood in the court and explained to Stevens.

Stevens immediately turned back to the bench to arrange Tang Yu.

Tang Yu was very relaxed, all of this was within his expectations.

After the timeout, facing the Rockets' double-teaming tactics, LeBron could only choose to pass the ball, but Anthony Parker's three-pointer missed again.

The Rockets took advantage of the Cavaliers' lack of touch at the beginning to score wildly and widen the gap.

With 3 minutes and 24 seconds left in the first quarter, the Rockets scored a huge 27-10 difference, which surprised those who thought it was a evenly matched battle.

No one could have imagined that the Houston Rockets would be so oppressive against the Cavaliers, who were at the top of the league.

Tang Yu sat in the coaching seat as steady as an old dog, and did not stand up to command. The Rockets' home fans watched the entire first quarter in a relaxed atmosphere.

At the end of the first quarter, the Rockets led by 15 points, 32-17.

LeBron James sat on the bench with a dark face. At this moment, he might be thinking about the group.

Every night, he can only rely on his own charge to win. Although his personal ability has been recognized, it is difficult to achieve ideal results in the playoffs.

Tang Yu was very satisfied with the tactic of double-teaming LeBron James. In the first quarter, he only made 1 of 5 shots from the 'Little Emperor' and James only scored 4 points.

"Everyone did a good job. We just need to defend LeBron. It's their ability for others to score!" Tang Yu squatted in front of the players on the court to encourage them.