Super Role Player

Taking the lead at the beginning, Anxi suppressed James Harden regardless of offense or defense. The 76ers' game became smoother, and the lead in the first quarter tended to expand.

Anxi was on full fire in the first quarter. After two consecutive assists in the opening game, Anxi continued to break through Harden's weak defense. After the Rockets finally scored on the offensive end, Anxi quickly passed Harden with the ball and rushed into the paint to avoid Dwight Howard. Defense, completed a layup, 8:4, the 76ers continued to lead by 4 points.

So far in the game, James Harden still hasn't scored a point and has only one assist in his personal statistics. So for this ball, he once again had to pass the basketball and dribble the ball in an extremely unique rhythm.

Two consecutive crotch strikes, James Harden took a step forward, shook Anxi, then took a step back and shot a three-pointer. Anxi stretched out his hand and reached out to interfere from one step away.

But Harden had already aimed at the basket and hit a 3-pointer with a bang, 8:7!

Harden scored in a single, and Anxi took the ball directly from the backcourt. With a few dribbles, he also hit a three-pointer.

Doug Collins exclaimed, this ball was obviously Anxi's anrball, but he felt that Anxi's shot was too impulsive: Anxi Biao hit a three-pointer, and it actually happened!

With a swoosh, the ball goes in! Anxi raised his hands with a cold face, celebrating the three-pointer!

On the sidelines, the cheers were deafening. Abby, who came to watch the game, also stood up, waving her hands and cheering for her boyfriend.

Anxi returned a goal to James Harden. This goal was a morale booster. James Harden couldn't guard Anxi at all! Mike Fratello explained Anxi's goal in his very special voice. Just as Mike Fratello said, Anxi's goal greatly boosted the 76ers' morale and made their defense even better.

Continuing the continuous defensive rotation, James Harden avoided Anxi and faced Evan Turner. He broke through quickly, rushed to the three-point line, stopped at the free throw line, and then jumped up and turned sideways. Release the basketball.

Thaddeus Young shot out of the diagonal stab, and with a big block in the face, the basketball came down directly on Harden's head.

Wachovia suddenly cheered again.

Evan Turner grabbed the basketball and launched a fast break. Wachovia's cheers did not stop, and the cheers were raised one after another. Anxi was the first to rush to the frontcourt, and Evan Turner threw the basketball Throwing it up high, the two had an alley-oop, and with a bang, Anxi dunked the basketball into the basket.

The point difference further widened and the game became a little one-sided.

The Rockets' weak perimeter defense was somewhat unable to withstand the 76ers' impact.

Soon, the game reached 8 minutes and 51 seconds of the first quarter. Anxi scored again with a long three-pointer. His personal score reached 12 points. A high-scoring game was about to come. Kevin McHale called out at this moment His pause.

Kevin McHale had to call a timeout. At this point in the game, the 76ers had led the Rockets by 11 points, 11 points at half quarter. For the Rockets, their offense and defense had collapsed, and they were defeated by Anxi alone. .

Therefore, after the timeout, in the second half of the first quarter, the Rockets began to focus on defending Anxi. The main defender of Anxi was replaced by Chandler Parsons, and James Harden would often double-team Anxi.

Just like that, after the first quarter, the 76ers led the Rockets by 14 points: 22. Anxi scored 14 points alone, plus 3 rebounds, 5 assists and 1 steal.

In the first half of the second quarter, Anxi stayed off the court to rest as usual, and the Rockets also put on a substitute. Jeremy Lin, who was pushed to the bench by Patrick Beverley, led the bench lineup to start a pick-and-roll attack. In a short period of time, Actually suppressed the 76ers' bench.

The game reached the seventh minute of the second quarter, and the Rockets narrowed the point difference to 8 points.

Soon, Brett Brown took advantage of the dead ball to replace Anxi.

Anxi played, and the Rockets resumed their defense in the last few minutes of the first quarter, focusing on Anxi.

This is the first time Anxi has encountered such a defense in the NBA. He always encounters double teams when taking the ball, and is surrounded by many people when attacking with the ball. As a result, the 76ers' offense suddenly became very sluggish.

After coming off the bench and scoring two goals, the Rockets narrowed the gap some more with their smoother offense. There were still 5 points left in the 76ers' lead.

The 76ers served from the backcourt. Anxi thought for a moment and took the ball directly from the backcourt. This made the Rockets' defense a little difficult. Chandler Parsons was waiting for Anxi in the midfield, and Luo Luo was assisting in defense. Nibrur could only keep up with Jack Crowder, and just like that, Anxi's opportunity came.

Holding the ball and accelerating at the midline, Anxi used his physical advantage to press Chandler Parsons, squeezed Parsons, and rushed into the three-point line. This rush directly opened a gap.

Ronnie Brewer quickly threw away Jae Crowder and rushed over to cover the defense.

Anxi didn't hesitate. He made a cross pass and Jack Crowder received the ball from outside the three-point line. With a whoosh, he shot through the heart!

The score difference suddenly widened to 8 points!

Jack Crowder! Three point hit! The on-site DJ shouted, and in the corner of the arena, Kevin and Tyron jumped high, picked up their jerseys, and showed the number on the jersey, No. 99, Jae Crowder's number!

Doug Collins checked the statistics and found that this was Anxi's sixth assist.

The game continued. Jeremy Lin broke through Shaun Livingston and took a mid-range shot. However, the basketball hit the edge of the basket and bounced out. Anxi jumped high near the free throw line and grabbed the rebound.

Doug Collins took another look at the statistics. This was Anxi's fourth rebound.

After taking off the rebound, the 76ers played a fast break. Anxi, who was charging towards the frontcourt at the free throw line, directly shook off Chandler Parsons. The 76ers formed a two-on-one frontcourt, and Anxi made another wonderful pass. Jae Crowder, who was in place on the fast break, caught the ball and dunked! Bang, another 2 points!

Jack Crowder! Dunk! The on-site DJ shouted again, Kevin and Tyron continued to show off their jerseys, and Jim was a little jealous.

Fortunately, DJ shouted again: Assist from Anxi!

Jim then excitedly showed off his No. 7 jersey

Doug Collins held his chin and said thoughtfully: This is Anxi's seventh assist. The half is not over yet. It seems that Anxi is going to create a personal assist record.

Then, Jeremy Lin once again used the pick-and-roll to break through Shaun Livingston's defense. Anxi rushed up to cover the defense, and with a steal, the basketball went directly into Anxi's hands.

Doug Collins continued to explain softly: Anxi's steal, this is his second steal of the game!

In the second steal, Anxi took the lead this time, rushed to the frontcourt, completed a dunk, and scored 2 points!

Anxi's split dunk was successful, his 16th point! In addition, he also had 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 2 steals, and the half was not over yet! Anxi showed his almighty side!

After playing in Anxi, the 76ers once again suppressed the Rockets! Kevin McHale called a timeout! (To be continued.)