The Godfather of Basketball

Because of Yao Ming's existence, Tang Tian's previous thinking was all on "how to launch the offense from Yao Ming's point".

But Thibodeau's unintentional sentence reminded him of some memories of his previous life.

In the previous life, the Spurs had excellent offensive and defensive capabilities, but they couldn't do much against the historic Warriors.

It's not that the Warriors exploded with three-pointers when they played against the Spurs. In fact, the Spurs did a very good job of restricting the Warriors' three-pointers.

This Spurs team has excellent offense and defense and is one of the strongest in history, but their only weakness is probably their age.

Unlimited air cuts may not necessarily win, but in addition to running more offensive opportunities, it can also consume a lot of physical strength on the defensive end of the Spurs' Big Three.

"Tom, go get the coaching staff back together, I'm going to have a regular meeting."

"Now?" Thibodeau looked puzzled, didn't he just hold a regular meeting this morning?

"It's now." Tang Tian said and stood up.

Seeing that Tang Tian was not joking, Thibodeau nodded, and immediately went out to call people.

After the regular meeting, Tang Tian non-stop called the players together and talked about the coaching staff's new tactics.

The next game is just two days away, and the team is going to change the tactics that have been used for a season at this time. After hearing this, the players feel a little unbelievable.

Thibodeau also smiled helplessly when he saw the reaction of the players. In fact, the coaching staff had the same reaction an hour ago.

Cole, on the other hand, seemed a little excited. This assistant coach who had just transferred from the commentary booth was particularly excited about new things.

"We have no choice." Tang Tian finally said.

After hearing Tang Tian's words, the Rockets members also knew that they couldn't win with the previous tactics, so they all accepted it.

After all, Tang Tian had already led them here, and trust became their instinct.

In two days, it is very difficult for the Rockets to master a new tactic immediately, but fortunately, this tactic itself is not complicated, and it is more a test of the team's physical strength and tacit understanding.

The good news is that the support tactics played by the Rockets this season did not have too many problems with the tacit understanding of the players. After two days of training, although they are far from proficient, they have at least found some ways.

Game 3 of the Rockets-Spurs series is in Houston.

Despite being behind by a big score, the enthusiasm of the Houston fans for the home team has not diminished in the slightest. Even because of the lag, many Chinese fans from across the ocean traveled thousands of miles to Houston to cheer for the home team.

A little different from Americans in terms of thinking is that the more Chinese fans fall behind, the stronger their support for the team is.

Not only the fans, but also the local media in Houston also carried out a lot of publicity before the game.

"Space City will never say never!"

"Strike back in desperate situation, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds!"

"Rockets go up tonight, shoot down the Spurs!"

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Even the Toyota Center Arena has made various activities. As long as the team wins tonight, a hamburger will be distributed to each audience, and the audience can also take away the T-shirts from the scene as a souvenir.

It can be said that the entire Houston fans are doing their best to cheer for the home team.

At the same time, Chinese fans from across the ocean gathered in front of the TV. Even if the entire United States gave up on the Rockets, they would not give up on their home team.

On this day, the streets of Houston were empty. As long as there is a broadcast screen, there will be fans gathering.

"Guys, we have no retreat. This is our last chance. I don't ask you to win this game, but the only request I ask of you is to work hard and don't leave regrets for yourself, understand?"

Tang Tian didn't speak bold words, but these words reached the hearts of all the team members.

Since they were not favored at the beginning of the season, how many people have they slapped in the face along the way, and now they have come to this day with great difficulty. Knowing that there is a gap in strength, the only thing they can do is to work hard like Tang Tian said. Do your best and leave no regrets.

"Team Rocket!"

Millsap yelled and held out his hand now.

The Rockets yelled one by one and folded their hands on it.

"victory!"

Everyone shouted, hysterical.

That night, the Toyota Center was full of excitement. The Rockets players were greeted with shouts like a tsunami just as they came out of the player tunnel.

"Gentlemen and ladies, let me hear your loudest cheers, this is the Toyota Center, this is the Houston Rockets, welcome."

"Point guard #25, Steve~Blake~!"

"Small forward No. 31, Sean~Battier!"

"No. 4 Power Forward, Paul Millsap!"

"No. 1 shooting guard, Tracy~~~McGrady!!"

"No. 11 center, our Yao~~~~~ Ming!!!!"

Accompanied by the host's more and more enthusiastic introduction, the fans' cheers became louder and louder. By the time Yao Ming made his final appearance, the entire arena was already in a state of ebullition.

Tonight's Toyota Center is destined to be a sleepless night.

Feeling the momentum of the Toyota Center, Spurs coach Popovich called the team's Big Three and whispered for a while. It can be seen that the pressure from the fans made the old coach feel the pressure.

The Spurs' starting lineup has not changed from before.

The outside line is a combination of Parker and Finley Sr., the striker is Bowen and Oberto, and the starting center is Tim Duncan.

"Hey, Kenny, do you think there is still hope for the Rockets in this game?" In the commentary, Barkley turned to look at his partner Kenny Smith.

"It's hard. Yao's system has advantages for most teams, but against the Spurs who are balanced inside and outside, they don't have much to do. In fact, this year's Spurs, most teams can't take it. Way." Smith said a little helplessly.

Although he didn't want to dampen the high emotions at the scene, he didn't want to tell lies either.

There was boos at the scene.

"Well, maybe Yao and T-mac can both score 40 points, or the Rockets can hit 20 three-pointers from the outside. I think there is still hope."

The boos at the scene were even worse, and there were even curses from many radical fans.

"Charles, be careful of being beaten, I don't want to suffer with you in the commentary booth." Smith said with a big laugh.

"Okay, okay, the Rockets have to change their style of play if they want to win, but this requirement is too harsh, let alone whether there is really another way of playing, even in such a short time, they are impossible Do it," Barkley said seriously.