The King of the NBA

China.

When the sixth game between the Timberwolves and the Rockets ended, countless fans couldn't help but sigh and feel sorry for the Timberwolves. They were only a little short, and they were finally dragged into the tiebreaker by the Rockets.

"such a pity."

"Hey, I didn't expect the Rockets to pull back two games in a row, and just dragged into the tiebreaker."

"The Timberwolves played well in these two games. Love scored more than 20 points in both games. The same is true for Ning Yi. He scored 21 points in one game and 25 points in the other game. It's just that Harden played too much in these two games. Well, with 42 points in one game and 37 points in one game, he almost saved the Rockets back by himself. I have to say, it’s really amazing.”

"yes."

"I don't know what the result of the tie-break will be. I'm a little worried. Harden played so well in these two games that he couldn't stop him. Rubio couldn't even limit him."

"Don't worry, the Timberwolves are not weak."

"I hope Love will explode."

"Why didn't Ning Yi explode?"

People are discussing, and there is a lot of noise.

Now the first round of the East and West playoffs is almost at the end, and some games have come to an end. For example, the Thunder has defeated the Warriors, the Clippers have also defeated the Trail Blazers, the Spurs and the Grizzlies scored 2:3, the Grizzlies Xiong has already won the match point, and his momentum is like a rainbow. It seems that he is really going to stage a dark horse.

On the eastern side, the Nets and Raptors also dragged into the tiebreaker. The Heat swept the Hornets 4:0, the Wizards eliminated the Bulls 4:1, the Pacers and the Eagles played 2:3, and the sixth game has not yet been played.

Now in the entire playoffs, the last thing to watch is the game between the Timberwolves and the Rockets. People are arguing about who will win the tiebreaker.

Some people think that if the Timberwolves failed to win the sixth game, they were destined to lose to the Rockets. The Rockets were able to comeback in the 1:3 situation. With Harden's performance of nearly 40+ per game in these two games, they are more optimistic about the Rockets.

There are also some people who support the Timberwolves. The Timberwolves are not weak in the lineup. Love, Ning Yi, Martin, Pekovic, Brewer, Mbah a Moute, and Rubio are not at a disadvantage against the Rockets.

United States, Minneapolis.

This is a coffee shop at the airport, Ning Yi and Yao Ming are sitting together.

"Unfortunately, I was still dragged into the tiebreaker." Ning Yi smiled wryly and shook his head, thinking about the sixth game, it was really a pity that he almost defeated the Rockets.

Yao Ming took a sip of his coffee and said with a smile: "You don't have to worry too much about it. It's okay to tie the seventh. I believe you can win. It doesn't make much difference whether you tie the seventh or not."

"Really?" Ning Yi looked at Yao Ming and smiled, "Brother Yao, why do you have so much confidence in us?"

"I don't have confidence in you, but I have confidence in you." Yao Ming put down his coffee cup, with a serious face, and said seriously: "Don't look at me like that, I'm serious. Although I only have confidence in the series between you and the Rockets I watched one live, but actually I watched every game of yours."

Ning Yi was taken aback and listened carefully.

Yao Ming said: "In the first game and the second game, you were at a disadvantage, but you won. Frankly speaking, I think there is some element of luck. But if you can win the third game, that is your strength. I think From the first game to the third game, your progress is very obvious."

"Especially you."

"You surprised me." Yao Ming showed a smile, a gratified smile, "Your adaptability is very strong, very strong. In just two games, you have almost completely adapted to the rhythm of the playoffs. By the third game During the game, you have completely let go. In the third game, Love felt bad. You stood up and carried the team. This is the proof. Haha, but you are a monster, this season has been from the beginning He has shown terrible adaptability, and it is not surprising that he can adapt to the playoffs so quickly."

"Monster?" Ning Yi smiled wryly, "Is this a compliment?"

There were people coming and going outside, and some people noticed Ning Yi and Yao Ming. A little girl came over and asked for Ning Yi's autograph. Ning Yi smiled and signed for the little girl. After it was over, the little girl didn't leave, she stared eagerly at Yao Ming with her big eyes.

Yao Ming was stunned, then smiled, took the pen and notebook, signed his name next to Ning Yi's signature, rubbed the little girl's head, and stuffed the notebook into her hand.

The little girl said "thank you" and went happily.

Only then did Yao Ming turn around and look at Ning Yi: "Of course it's a compliment, most people don't get such a high evaluation from me." Then, Yao Ming changed the subject, "In the seventh game with the Rockets, the Rockets occupy The advantage of the home court, plus this two consecutive wins, their confidence must have returned. But the most important thing is Harden."

"Yes." Ning Yi nodded, the most important thing is Harden.

This is the 13-14 season. The Rockets' lineup is not as gorgeous as it will be two or three years later, and they rely a lot on Harden.

It can be said that Harden's performance determines the outcome of the Rockets.

This point can be seen from the previous two playoff games. Harden almost averaged 40+ per game, which is indeed terrifying, and the Rockets also pulled back two games in a row.

"Harden has been explosive for two consecutive games, but I don't think he can continue to be so explosive." Yao Ming said with a smile: "The front was 1:3 behind, and he was forced to a dead end. He fought with his back, so he was forced to explode. But Harden is also a human being, not an iron fighter. In these two games, he played more than 40 minutes, took a lot of shots, and scored a lot, but it was very exhausting for him."

Ning Yi's eyes lit up: "You mean, go all out, then decline, and three times?"

"Not bad." Yao Ming praised: "That's what it means. These two games have consumed a lot of Harden, and he doesn't have much energy to support him. There is no need to wait until 'three exhaustion', it is 'failure again', That's enough for you guys. And in the tie-breaker, Harden may 'become bad again'."

Yao Ming added: "One more thing. In the first two games, the Rockets won two games by relying on Harden's performance, so this seventh game can only rely on Harden. This kind of play is very simple and has great disadvantages. , As long as Harden is guarded, the Rockets will be in trouble."

Ning Yi nodded and thought of a question: "Coach McHale must understand this too? In the seventh game, will he still rely on Harden so much?"

"He has no choice." Yao Ming said with a smile: "The Rockets have no choice. The situation is like this. If they rely on Harden, they still have a chance to win. If they don't rely on Harden and make a sudden change, the situation will only get worse .”

Ning Yi thought for a while, couldn't help nodding, and gave Yaoming a thumbs up.

Yao Ming smiled, looked at the time, got up and said, "I have to get on the plane, tie-break is not that scary, you don't have to put too much pressure on yourself, but you can't take it lightly."

"I understand." Ning Yi nodded, followed with a smile, "Brother Yao, I'll see you off."