The Godfather of Basketball

Tang Tian is not familiar with the Nets. This is the home team that Chinese player Yi Jianlian played for in his previous life. Although the mix was not satisfactory, Yi Jianlian also reached the peak of his career here.

Before the game was about to start, Tang Tian came to the locker room, walked up to Millsap, and said to him directly: "Paul, you will start this game."

Millsap's face became agitated when he heard it. Although he had vaguely guessed it during training, the feeling was completely different when Tang Tian said it.

Seeing Millsap's reaction, Tang Tian nodded.

This is the effect he wants, a surprise that can mobilize the players in a short period of time.

As the interim head coach, he didn't say much at this time, just patted Millsap on the shoulder, and then left the locker room.

Millsap knew that this was an opportunity Tang Tian gave him, and he clenched his fists as he watched Tang Tian's back.

He will definitely not disappoint Tang Tian!

The rest of the Rockets got up and came over to congratulate, including the veteran Uncle Huo.

Because of Tang Tian's previous training and foreshadowing, the team members were not surprised by this result. Instead, it gave them a chance to show goodwill to Millsap.

The Continental Airlines arena, which can accommodate more than 18,000 people, is already full of seats. With "Flying Man" Carter in charge, the team's attendance rate is not low. You must know that Carter saved the entire NBA's ratings back then. Rate.

Many Chinese people also came to the arena, and they all came for Yao Ming.

Not only in the arena, but on the other side of the ocean, fans gathered in front of the TV again.

Yao Ming, Carter, just these two names are enough to make them crazy.

To say that the biggest difference from the previous Rockets playing the Heat is that this day is a working day in China, and many people skipped work or class to watch the game.

After completing the pre-match warm-up and introduction, the game will start immediately.

Tang Tian was the interim head coach at this time, and his identity was different from before. Before the game started, he and Nets head coach Lawrence Frank shook hands in front of the technical stage, which was a face-to-face meeting.

There was no news report on Van Gundy's matter. Frank was surprised that it was Tang Tian who shook hands with him, but after the handshake, his face became much lighter.

For a young assistant coach, tonight looks like it's going to be an easy and fantastic night.

"Ding! Release the system task, defeat the New Jersey Nets, reward: 1 honor point."

After finishing the handshake ceremony, the system's notification sound echoed in Tang Tian's mind.

A new mission has been posted.

It seems that this game has to be won no matter what.

The game started immediately, and the starting players of the two teams appeared one after another.

Tang Tian sat firmly on the bench, but what he didn't notice was that Rockets general manager Dawson also came to the scene, but he was sitting in the middle of the audience.

For the Rockets, except for Millsap replacing Juwan Howard in the starting lineup, the other positions are still the same as before.

For the Nets, Kidd and Carter sit at the back line, Richard Jefferson is the starting small forward, and Jason Collins and Nenad Kostic are two players over 2.10 meters tall on the inside. Double height combination.

"beep!"

With the whistle of the referee, the game officially started.

Yao Ming flicked the ball from Collins back to half court, and the Rockets got the chance to attack first.

The same tactic, Yao Ming is still supporting the ball at the free throw line, and Millsap retreats to a high position after covering McGrady.

The Nets' defense was held back by McGrady, and Yao Ming directly threw the ball to Millsap in the high post.

Millsap received the ball and made a direct shot.

"boom!"

The ball was a bit too strong, the basketball hit the basket, and the rebound was grabbed by Krstic.

The offense of the Nets and Tang Tian's shrinking defense prevented Carter and Jefferson from getting too good a chance. After Kidd signaled to open up the space, he handed the ball to Kostic and asked him to sit in the low post. Hitting Millsap with his back.

After Millsap was pushed twice, he made a steal. Krstic took advantage of the opportunity and turned around to the basket to hit the rebound and score.

"It's too bad for the Rockets to use this rookie. They can't attack and defend. It seems that they can't adapt to the intensity of the game." In the commentary booth, ESPN commentator Matt Scott said with a smile.

"Yes, I don't know if Howard of the Rockets has suffered some kind of injury. It seems that their power forward will be in big trouble tonight." Scott's partner Fann Keith echoed.

The Rockets' offense, the same tactics, Millsap got the same shot, but the ball was still too strong, hitting the basket with a "bang" and bouncing high.

"Hey, man, you wasted two shots." Scott said with a laugh in the commentary booth.

The audience burst into laughter after hearing Scott's explanation.

Dawson, who was sitting in the middle, also sighed helplessly. It seems that he still has to find a way to persuade Van Gundy to come back.

Millsap missed consecutive shots, but fortunately this time Yao Ming grabbed the rebound from Collins's head, and the shot directly caused the latter's thug foul.

There was booing and booing at the scene, and Yao Ming shook his hands and walked to the free throw line.

At this moment, Tang Tian waved to Millsap on the field and called him to his side.

Millsap's mood was a little depressed, obviously very dissatisfied with his performance.

"Relax, play according to the method you are familiar with, don't think too much, I won't replace you in advance." Tang Tian said, patting Millsap on the shoulder.

After hearing what Tang Tian said, Millsap breathed a sigh of relief. On the one hand, he wanted to play well, but on the other hand, he was deeply afraid that he would be replaced if he couldn't play well.

"Hey, Vann, I just noticed that the coach of the Rockets, Jeff Van Gundy, doesn't seem to be here. He is directing their assistant coach over there. He, Tang Tian, ​​is the focus of recent discussions." Scott looked At this scene, he said as if he had discovered a new world.

"Yes, I noticed it a long time ago, and I also learned from the technical station just now that Howard is not injured. It seems that Tang Tian's decision to start this rookie is really a bad decision." Keith continued. Shake your head.

"It seems that this rookie named Millsap won a championship trophy for Don in the summer league. Maybe this is a kind of 'repayment'?" Scott said jokingly.

"Haha, summer league, man, it seems that the situation may be what you think." Keith also said with a laugh.

Yao Ming's two free throws were steady, and the Rockets finally scored.

The two teams tied 2-2.

After the Nets advanced to the front court, Kidd immediately signaled his teammates to pull away, and then handed the ball to Kostic again.

As a historical point guard, he immediately noticed that this matchup is the strength of the Nets.