One Guard
Chapter 752: Just wait, the opponent in the next round
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When a person tries his best but finds that he still can't change anything, it is often the most shocking thing. At this time, James Harden fell into such despair.
He knelt down on one knee and beat the ground unwillingly. Today, the Rockets are so close to victory, only one point away! He scored a game-high 38 points, and he still shot 61.9% from the field! Even Yiyang did not completely block Harden in the fourth quarter.
But he didn't get the two most crucial points. That Dallas One is like a shadow, a shadow that will always reside in Harden's heart.
"The game is over, 98 to 99. The Dallas Mavericks narrowly defeated the Houston Rockets by one point, bringing the total score of the series to 2-0! James Harden and Dwight Howard had to carry a 2-0 Huge disadvantage, back in Houston!”
2-0. In the past five years, no team has been able to complete a comeback after falling behind the Mavericks 2-0. Can the Rockets still create miracles? No more. Because James Harden, who still failed despite trying his best, has lost all confidence.
"Dwight and Harden were just a hair away from winning this game. What a pity! If they had scored one goal, even one more goal, the situation of the entire series would have been completely different! It can be said that it was also the last one. One round of wonderful defense turned the entire series around!"
While Mike Breen and Kevin Harlan were talking, the scene of Yiyang's final defense was replayed on the big screen. In fact, Yiyang didn't know Howard cut to the basket, after all, he didn't really have eyes on the back of his head. The reason why Yiyang was able to jump to intercept in time was because he thought Harden was going to shoot. It wasn't until he heard the sound of the basket behind him that Yiyang knew it was a pass.
Regardless, Yiyang saved the Mavericks once again. Because if Harden successfully passes that ball, the Rockets will definitely win! But Yiyang didn't give them such a chance. 2-0, they dealt with the Rockets clearly!
Howard, who scored a double-double with 19 points and 17 rebounds, put his hands on his hips and shook his head. He had already put down his posture to play pick-and-roll, but the Rockets still couldn't win. If they can't win like this... Howard really doesn't know how the Rockets can win.
If we talk about the last game, Harden realized the gap between the Rockets and the Mavericks. So today, Yiyang made Harden feel real despair.
There are some things in this world that you may not be able to do even if you work hard. Like, beating the Dallas Mavericks.
With 33 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block, Yiyang's statistics were still comprehensive, and he gritted his teeth and persevered. After the game, reporters asked Yiyang what kept you going.
Yiyang thought for a while and found that there was no special feeling. "I just want to win the game, that's all."
As for the Rockets, James Harden did not attend the press conference. Maybe this game was too hard for Harden, and he couldn't beat the opponent despite all his efforts. This kind of frustration must have made Harden very uncomfortable.
He doesn't want to face reporters' cameras and a bunch of nonsense. Now, Harden just wants to take a good rest and fully consider how to go in the future.
"What else can I say? James and I have given everything we have." Howard was not so silent at the press conference. After losing the ball, this guy simply spoke out. What he meant by this was that the other members of the Rockets did not give the team any help.
Although Howard's words don't sound good, they are true. Today, only three people from the Rockets scored in double figures, namely Howard. Harden and Terry. Others, including Josh, Brewer and Terrence Jones,
All misfiring. And what about the Mavericks? Five players scored in double figures, and they played a real system. Everyone can step up and make a difference whenever needed.
But Howard saying this will not motivate his teammates, but will make those teammates who perform poorly hate him. Maybe this is why Dwight Howard is always not very popular in the locker room. Subtly, the Rockets' chemical reaction has been damaged again.
McHale on the side no longer wanted to remind Howard anything. Although the Rockets performed very well in this game, in the end, it was the most fatal game. It was a huge blow to the team from the inside out!
It was such a crushing defeat.
After the Rockets lost the game with a total score of 2-0, the news about the Rockets and Yiyang never left people's sight.
Most of Yiyang's reports are complimentary. Although the referee misjudged and did not call a foul on the last attack of the game, Yiyang was not affected and continued to defend desperately, eventually sealing the victory and receiving praise from all parties.
As for the reports about the Rockets, they are not so "positive". News about the complete break between Howard and Harden has become a hot topic among fans in recent days.
Although it is true that Howard and Harden have not publicly broken up, it is an indisputable fact that the two are becoming more and more incompatible.
What's more, what Howard said at the press conference yesterday is even more fascinating.
Just when the whole world thought that it was difficult for the Rockets to counterattack, another "bad news" suddenly came.
"Jose Barea is confirmed to return to the team and will start the playoffs for the Mavericks!"
On May 8, after the Mavericks' daily training, Carlisle held a small press conference without any media in advance. Although the press conference was small, the content of the press conference caused the entire playoff situation to change drastically again.
Barea, who has been away from the game for a long time, returns from injury, which undoubtedly adds salt to the Rockets' wounds. Because according to Yiyang, Barea hit five three-pointers on him today.
It seems that the long absence has not caused Barea's condition to decline, but has given him sufficient rest. Although Barea is not the star of the Mavericks, his threat from beyond the three-point line will undoubtedly greatly increase the strength of the Mavericks.
At the beginning, people said the score might be 4-2 or 4-1. But now, many people think so. The Mavericks sweeping the Rockets is already a sure thing.
On May 10, the third game of the series will continue at Toyota Center. Rockets fans are very eager for the Rockets to bring the situation back at home. After all, they only lost by 1 point in the last game. But just this 1 point has completely crushed James Harden to death.
"I'm hurt, but they just did what they had to do," Harden said before the game. "They won two games at home, and we're going to win two games in a row at home."
Terry also believes that the third game is crucial and is a "must win" game.
Unfortunately, in this "must-win" game, the Rockets were in poor condition and were widened early. Back at home, they no longer know how to play. It turns out that Harden was just saying nice things before the game. Because maybe even he himself doesn't believe that he can conquer two cities in a row.
After the opening, the Rockets used too much force, causing the players' shooting movements to become somewhat deformed. With 9 minutes and 19 seconds left in the first quarter, after Terry hit from close range, the Rockets led 7-4. But it was the last time the Rockets took the lead of the game.
The Rockets' defense continued to have loopholes. Gobert received Yiyang's pass under the basket and dunked three times in a row, and one person launched a 6-0 offensive wave. Harden hit a goal with 3 minutes and 08 seconds left in this quarter, but since then the Rockets have not scored a goal in this quarter.
"They are simply sleepwalking at home!" Barkley's words clearly stated the Rockets' state.
In the second quarter of the game, the sleepwalking continued. With 4 minutes and 32 seconds left in this quarter, Yiyang hit a three-pointer. Then he caused Harden to foul from outside the three-point line and made all three free throws. The Mavericks officially established a 20-point advantage at 52-32. The Rockets only made one shot in the last 6 minutes and 58 seconds of this section, and the Mavericks continued to widen the gap, ending the first half with 62-37.
The Rockets made only 12 of 41 shots in the first half, shooting an abysmal 29% from the field, including 2 of 13 three-pointers. Although Howard scored 12 points and 10 rebounds, Harden, who no longer had the will to fight, made only 1 of 8 shots and scored 8 points.
After experiencing a 1-point loss in the last game, Harden really has no confidence in winning. Howard was naturally very unhappy seeing Harden like this. Unknowingly, the conflict between the two has secretly sowed the seeds of ignition.
In the second half, the Rockets and Harden still couldn't find their form. With 3 minutes left in the game, the Rockets were already 35 points behind. McHale withdrew all the main players. After Harden sat on the bench, he lowered his head.
"Houstonians are coming to take away the victory!"
Thinking of what he said before, Harden felt extremely stupid!
110 to 75, the Rockets were simply unable to resist. James Harden's 18.8% shooting rate proves that he is not yet capable of leading the team to victory under high pressure.
In the last round, the Rockets reversed the Clippers after falling behind 1-3. The Rockets have already created quite a miracle. But miracles don't happen twice in a row. 3-0, the Rockets have been eliminated early!
The Dallas Mavericks are in the Western Conference Finals for the third consecutive year, awaiting a meeting with the Warriors. In this game, four players from the Mavericks scored in double figures, Yiyang with 29 points, Wade with 22 points, Dirk with 20 points, and Iguodala with 18 points. It is worth mentioning that Barea hit three three-pointers from the outside in his first game back today, making the Mavericks' already deep lineup more flexible and changeable.
The Mavericks showed these strengths not only to defeat the Rockets, but also to put pressure on the Golden State Warriors. At this time, the Warriors also had a 3-1 lead in the game against the Grizzlies, and advancing to the Western Conference Finals was a sure thing. Therefore, the Mavericks must also send out some signals to deter the enemy.
The two best teams this season are about to meet, and a true battle of the century is inevitable. The Houston Rockets and New Orleans Pelicans can only be regarded as warm-ups. Next, the competition for the O'Brien Cup will really begin!
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